WPR’s Box Office Report: March 16
News Bytes: At the Disney annual shareholders meeting a few announcements were made. There will be a Frozen 2. This isn’t surprising considering how wildly successful the film was. Disney also made a few Star Wars announcements. Rian Johnson was confirmed as the writer and director for Star Wars: Episode VIII, with a release date […]
Geek Dad Report – Episode One!
We decided to try something new here at WatchPlayRead with our Geek Dad Report feature! Brian West and Myself have been talking about how hard it is to stay updated on all the top news of the week while being parents, having to work and being good spouses. Friends are always coming to us to […]
Sir Terry Pratchett Passes Away at Age 66
If you’ve never heard or read anything from the Discworld Series, the books there have made Sir Terry Pratchett the second most read author in Britain (behind J.K. Rowling). Sir Pratchett wrote more than 70 books during his career and completed his final book last summer (2014). Sadly, Sir Pratchett had been suffering from Alzheimers […]
It’s Here! Marvel’s new Daredevil on Netflix Trailer
Here is the trailer for season one of Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix, which will premiere with thirteen one-hour episodes on April 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM PT in all territories where Netflix is available. So, whoever doesn’t fit the territorial requirements but somehow can read WatchPlayRead…we’ll keep you informed. I’ll be honest that probably my […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of March 10, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Aniplex of America, Cinedigm, FUNimation Entertainment and Sentai Filmworks. Fairy Tail Part 15 Blu-ray/DVD Combo FUNimation Entertainment – Sub and Dub – MSRP: $54.98 The most epic magic tournament in history continues as Fairy Tail attempts to snatch victory from the strongest guilds in the Grand Magic Games. […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of March 10, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. 07-Ghost Vol. 15 by Yuki Amemiya VIZ Media – MSRP: $9.99 The identities of the two final Seven Ghosts, the identity of the Warmonger, and the twisted web of romance and blood relations that drew the Barsburg and Raggs empires […]
WPR’s Box Office Report: March 9
News Bytes: The Hollywood Reporter announced Jessie Usher has been cast, along with Liam Hemsworth, joining Jeff Goldbum for Independence Day 2. Variety reports that Ethan Hawk and Denzel Washington are teaming up again for a Magnificent Seven remake, along with Chris Pratt and Haley Bennett. Netflix has announce release dates for original series as follows: Bloodline (March 20), Inspector […]
The Walking Dead Companion Show gets Two Season Greenlight from AMC
Well, that must have been some impressive pilot episodes that the top brass at AMC got to see of the new (Un-Titled) The Walking Dead companion show. All we know right now is that the show will be set in Los Angeles and focused on new characters and storylines (duh). The show’s first season will […]
Hannibal Season 3 Returns June 4th
Shame on you if you’ve been missing Hannibal on NBC. It’s a great show and we at WPR are happy to hear that it will be returning in June for its third season. Also, a considerable positive is that the show is being moved from Fridays to Thursdays meaning there’s actual confidence in the series […]
VIZ Media Announces Two New Shojo Manga Licenses
VIZ Media has announced the acquisition of two new shojo manga series – Bloody Mary, by Akaza Samamiya, and Honey So Sweet, by Amu Meguro. Both titles will be published in English under the company’s Shojo Beat imprint. They will also be available digitally via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from […]
VIZ Media’s March 2015 Updates for Its Neon Alley Streaming Service
VIZ Media announces an update of new programming to be added on its Neon Alley anime streaming platform throughout March 2015. First up is the addition of the complete series of Blood Lad, both English dubbed or subtitled, to Neon Alley’s lineup. Sailor Moon fans will not want to miss the conclusion of Sailor Moon […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of March 3, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Aniplex of America, FUNimation Entertainment, Lucky Penny, NIS America, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. Chronicles of the Going Home Club Complete Series Blu-ray NIS America – Sub – MSRP: $64.99 It’s the beginning of a new year of high school, and school clubs are recruiting members to take […]
WPR’s Box Office Report: March 2
News Bytes: Deadline is reporting that Adventure Time is coming to the big screen. Warner Bros. has the project under development with producers Chris McKay and Roy Lee (producers of The LEGO Movie). This is fantastic news for Adventure Time fans. Netflix has announced, via press release, that they will premiere exclusively the new feature film, Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, starring Paul Reubens. Judd […]
Dark Horse Announces Omnibus Releases for Astro Boy
Dark Horse Comics has announced that Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy manga series is receiving an omnibus treatment that brings back this beloved character for a whole new generation to enjoy. Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 1 is scheduled to be released to stores in October 2015. According to Dark Horse, the first omnibus will include nearly […]
VIZ Media Announces Two Forthcoming Manga Box Sets
VIZ Media has announced two substantial forthcoming manga releases set for the Fourth Quarter that feature new complete box sets for Claymore and Rosario + Vampire. Both sets will be published under the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint and will arrive in time for the start of the 2015 Holiday shopping season. Each set will also […]