Month: September 2018

Digimon Adventure tri.: Future English Dub Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

Over the weekend, Shout! Factory posted an English dub trailer for Digimon Adventure tri: Future on their official Youtube channel. For those who are not aware, the film is the sixth and final film of the Digimon Adventure tri film series. The film first premiered in Japanese theaters on September 15, 2016 and was simulcast to Crunchyroll. The English dub for the film was released in North American theaters by Fathom Events on September 20. THE ADVENTURE CONCLUDES… In this climactic finale, the DigiDestined have suffered: Friends are lost, there is a new threat from a mysterious and newly…

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New Pokémon Discovered: Introducing Meltan!

Pak Hanu

The official Pokémon Youtube channel has updated with a video featuring a look at the new Pokémon species, which has recently been appearing within Pokémon Go. For those who are not aware recently Pokémon GO players have been encountering this mysterious Pokémon, however most actually turn into a Ditto once they are captured.  The new Pokémon species is known as Meltan, who is stated to be an ancient Pokémon. Meltan is said to be a Steel type and classified as the Hex Nut Pokémon. Meltan will be featured in Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Let’s Go, Eevee!, however it is unknown what role it will play in the game…

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Bumblebee Movie Trailer #2 Streamed

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The official Bumblebee movie Facebook trailer has updated with the second official trailer for the film. The latest trailer features another look at the setting of the film and takes a look at several of the characters including some pretty cool G1 styled Transformers. The Bumblebee movie will premiere in theaters on December 21.  The official movie Bumblebee website provided a description for the film. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her…

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TGS 2018: Dragon Quest XI Switch Port Announced

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

During the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix announced that they are producing a Dragon Quest XI port for the Nintendo Switch. This version of the game currently titled Dragon Quest XI S, and may feature some platform exclusive content.   Square Enix describes the game: A young man, about to participate in his village’s coming of age ceremony, heads off to the top of the local lookout point alongside his childhood friend. After a series of unexpected events, this intrepid adventurer learns he is the reincarnation of a legendary hero…

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Funimation Entertainment Licenses Japanese Live-Action Death Note Films

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Yesterday, Funimation Entertainment announced at Anime Weekend Atlanta that it licensed three of the four live-action Japanese Death Note films: Death Note, Death Note: The Last Name, and Death Note: Light Up the NEW World. Funimation will release the films on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital combo packs on January 22, 2019. The first two films which premiered in Japanese theaters in 2006 will be bundled together. However, all films will be subtitle-only releases.   Death Note and Death Note: The Last Name were based on Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi…

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Bandai Namco Acquires Bluefin; Bandai Namco Collectibles is Born

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Interesting news has broke online regarding Bluefin Corp, otherwise referred to as Bluefin Tamashii, the Japanese toy distributor. On Wednesday, Bandai Namco Holdings announced that they acquired an 80% controlling stake in Nippon Imports, LLC, the company that owns and operates Bluefin. Now, with this transaction Bandai Namco will establish a new subsidiary, Bandai Namco Collectibles in October that will continue operations under Bluefin. However, Bandai Namco Collectibles will effectively commence operations in January 2019.   Nippon Imports, LLC founder and CEO Steve Fujimura will serve as Bandai Namco Collectibles’…

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Marvel Female Superhero Project in the Works at ABC

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Several news outlets have reported that a new project in the works at ABC based on super-heroines within the Marvel universe. While the exact characters have not been mentioned at this time, Deadline, who first broke the news stated that the series will be focusing on lesser known female superheroes.   The series will be produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios. Allan Heinberg will be the head writer for the project; DC fans should recognize him as the screenplay writer for the DCEU Wonder Woman film. Jeph Loeb will be working alongside Heinberg as the executive producers on the project. No other details are confirmed…

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Ralph Breaks the Internet Official Trailer 2 Streamed

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Disney has updated their official YouTube channel with a new trailer for Ralph Breaks the Internet. The latest trailer features a closer look at the film’s setting. The trailer also features some new cameo appearances that were not present in the previous trailers including Bay Max from Big Hero 6 and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, just to name a few. Ralph Breaks the Internet will premiere in theaters on November 21.  Watch the official trailer for Ralph Breaks the Internet, and see the film in theatres November 21! “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” leaves Litwak’s video arcade behind,…

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Brec Bassinger Cast as Stargirl in DC Universe Series

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Several news outlets have reported that Brec Bassinger has been cast as Stargirl in the upcoming live-action Stargirl series, which will available exclusively on DC Universe. For those who are not aware, the series was first announced at San Diego Comic Con 2018.   Geoff Johns, writer and executive producer for the series, had this to say about the project. “There is no other character in comic books more special to me than Stargirl, and after searching far and wide I can say there is no other actor on the planet that embodies her more than Brec Bassinger,”…

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TGS 2018: Jump Force Trailers Streamed

Pak Hanu

Bandai Namco Entertainment has updated their official YouTube channel with two new trailers for Jump Force. The first trailer was first unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2018. The trailer reveals several new characters that will be joining the roster for the upcoming fighting game, as well as revealing a new stage based the Himeji Castle in Japan. “The name’s Yusuke Urameshi and you just picked a fight with the wrong guy.” Hold on to your seats folks because Yusuke is coming to JUMP FORCE! Are you ready to fight alongside him to defeat the ruthless…

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