Drawing from the success of its interactive storytelling products, Disney Publishing Worldwide today announced the launch of “Star Wars Journeys,” a new episodic series of apps featuring the stories, heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away. With immersive story content and fast-paced activities and game play, “Star Wars …
Read More »Activision Unleashes The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Video Game
Activision is set to release The Amazing Spider-Man 2, an all-new single-player, third-person action-adventure video game based on Marvel’s beloved Spider-Man character and inspired by the upcoming film of the same name from Sony Pictures Entertainment. This original title, available now from development studio Beenox, brings the energy and excitement of …
Read More »‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Swings To The Top Of The Box Office
Sony’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” kicked off the summer box office in style, earning $92 million in its debut. The superhero sequel didn’t break any records in North America but is off to a strong start around the globe, already earning nearly $370 million. The film follows the record setting “Captain America: …
Read More »Disney and Marvel Team Up for Super-Powered Sequel – Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
Disney Interactive and Marvel Entertainment confirmed that the world’s most iconic Super Heroes are assembling for Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes – the 2.0 edition of the #1 best-selling new hybrid toy / video game of 2013, according to the NPD Group’s video games retail sales data. Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes features …
Read More »Hero Complex Film Festival Set to Stun
Los Angeles Times’ Hero Complex Film Festival takes off into its fifth year with a phenomenal lineup of genre-defining fan favorites. The screenings and live Q&As with the film’s creators and stars will be hosted by The Times’ Hero Complex editor Gina McIntyre May 30-June 1 at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatres. Fri. May 30: A …
Read More »‘The Other Woman’ Wins At The BoX Office
In the last weekend before the summer blockbuster season officially starts, Fox’s comedy “The Other Woman” took the top spot at the box office, laughing its way to a $24.7 million debut. Captain America 2 placed No. 2 in its fourth weekend, grossing $16 million from 3,620 locations for a domestic total of …
Read More »Warner Bros. Unveils Godzilla Merchandise
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced a slate of new partners signed on to support Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ highly anticipated film Godzilla with product inspired by the epic action adventure. Led by master toy partner Bandai America Incorporated, alongside JAKKS Pacific, Inc., Rubie’s Costume Co., NECA, Sideshow Collectibles and …
Read More »Dark Horse To Publish The Art Of The Venture Bros.
As rumored at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, Dark Horse Books proudly announces it will publish The Art of The Venture Bros.. This massive coffee table book includes original artwork, character designs, storyboards, painted backgrounds, and props from every episode of The Venture Bros. to date, with accompanying commentary on the development of the …
Read More »Matt Smith and Karen Gillan To Attend Wizard World Minneapolis
Matt Smith, who recently completed an acclaimed four-year run as the 11th incarnation of the Doctor in the landmark British television series “Doctor Who,” and Karen Gillan, who portrayed “Amy Pond,” will appear at the inaugural Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con. Gillan will attend on Saturday, May 3, and the …
Read More »Captain America Holds Top Spot At Box Office
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” wins the Easter weekend race overall as it nears $600 million worldwide. While there were high hopes for “Transcendence” the film failed to deliver. “Transcendence” marks the third big-budget bomb in a row forJohnny Depp after The “Lone Ranger” and “Dark Shadows” (both of those movies opened to roughly $29 million, …
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