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The 2015 J-Pop Summit Announces Day Two Programming
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, has announced key live programming and artists that highlight Day Two of the festival. The 2015 J-Pop Summit takes place Saturday and Sunday Aug. 8 and 9, 2015 at the historic Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina district. Tickets and […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Augments Its Interactive Pavilion
The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, augments its just-announced “Interactive Pavilion,” with a special series of technology-focused keynotes, panel discussions, “idea-thons,” and pitch events focusing on the burgeoning “Maker Movement” and the evolving Internet of Things (IoT) to be led by several notable technology luminaries from San […]
Review: A LEGO BRICKumentary Is Interesting And Funny For All Ages
Title: A LEGO BRICKumentay Director: Kief Davidson and Daniel Junge Screenwriter: David Coombe (written by), Kief Davidson (written by), and Daniel Junge (written by) Principal Cast: Jason Bateman (narrator) Summary: A look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys. One of the first invites I got invited to as a member […]
Review: X-Men: Days Of Future Past – Rogue Cut Doesn’t Change Anything Significant
Title: X-Men: Days of Future Fast – Rogue Cut Director: Bryan Singer Screenwriter: Simon Kinberg (screenplay), Jane Gioldman (story), Simon Kinberg (story), and Matthew Vaughn (story) Principal Cast: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen Summary: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of July 14, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from FUNimation Entertainment, NIS America, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” is VIZ Media’s release of Sailor Moon R Set 1. Sailor Moon R Set 1 DVD | Blu-ray/DVD Combo VIZ Media – Sub and Dub – MSRP: $44.82 | $69.99 After their epic battle, […]
Anime Review: Bleach Set 25
Bleach Set 25 includes episodes 343-354 of the series on two DVDs. Audio options include the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and the English dub. Bleach Set 25 English Publisher: VIZ Media Format: DVD Release Date: June 23, 2015 Set 25 picks the canon storyline back up after a 17-month time skip. In the […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of July 7, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from FUNimation Entertainment, Lucky Penny, New Video, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” is Sentai Filmworks’ release of One Week Friends Complete Collection. One Week Friends Complete Collection DVD | Blu-ray Sentai Filmworks – Sub – MSRP: $49.98 | $59.98 Every lifetime is composed of […]
VIZ Media and Partners Announce Multi-Territory Media Rights for One-Punch Man Anime
VIZ Media has teamed with VIZ Media Europe and Anime Consortium Japan to jointly announce the acquisition of the multi-territory distribution rights for the anime series, One-Punch Man. Announced earlier this year, the One-Punch Man anime is based on a bestselling manga series, created by writer ONE and artist Yusuke Murata, about an average-guy-turned-superhero who […]
Review: Terminator Genisys Doesn’t Hold Up During A Strong Summer
TItle: Terminator Genisys Director: Alan Taylor Screenwriter: Laeta Kalogridis (written by), Patrick Lussier (written by), James Cameron (characters), and Gale Anne Hurd (characters) Principal Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, J.K. Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi, and Matt Smith Summary: John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when […]
Review: Magic Mike XXL Unabashedly Appeals To The Female Gaze
Title: Magic Mike XXL Director: Gregory Jacobs Screenwriter: Reid Carolin (written by and characters) Principal Cast Channing Tatum, Juan Piedrahita, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Matt Bomer, Amber Heard, and Jada Pinkett Smith Summary: Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of […]
The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco Announces Films for the 2015 J-Pop Summit
The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF) has announced a schedule of screenings and special guest appearances taking place during the weekend of the 2015 J-Pop Summit. Opening in conjunction with the 2015 J-Pop Summit on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 and running thru Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, the 2015 Japan Film Festival of […]
FUNimation Announces Summer 2015 Simulcast Lineup
FUNimation Entertainment has announced the details of its Summer 2015 simulcast season. It has assembled a lineup for 20 titles – a mix of fan favorites as well as brand new titles. Each and every week, subscribers will be able to enjoy new episodes of each series in commercial-free 1080p. “Fans are in for the […]
The 2015 J-Pop Summit Introduces Interactive Pavilion
The 2015 J-Pop Summit presents a brand new addition to the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, CA with the “Interactive Pavilion,” a first-of-its-kind showcase of cutting edge Japanese technology, consumer product design and innovation. The 2015 J-Pop Summit takes place Saturday and Sunday Aug. 8 and 9, 2015 at the historic […]
PONY CANYON Announces Anime Expo Plans
Audio-visual entertainment company PONY CANYON will be making an appearance at Anime Expo and selling AX exclusive goods this year at Booth #201. Con goers will also receive an AX exclusive special present with select purchases at the PONY CANYON booth. AX exclusive gifts include: Yuki Yuna Is a Hero Blu-ray and DVD Combo Set: […]
