Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Production has begun on Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures Animation’s live-action/computer animated hybrid 3D family comedy The Smurfs 2, the sequel to the 2011 worldwide hit that took in over $560 million at the worldwide box office. Returning from the first film for an all-new adventure that takes the Smurfs to Europe are Director Raja Gosnell, Producer …
Read More »Runic Games Launches Preorders for Torchlight II
Runic Games’ upcoming PC APRG title Torchlight II is now available for preorder. The highly-anticipated sequel is available for pre-order through two platforms, Steam, and Perfect World Entertainment, and retails for just $19.99 (£14.99, €18.99). Players who pre-order through Steam will receive an added bonus, a free download code for the …
Read More »Star Wars: The Old Republic Expands to New Countries
BioWare and LucasArts announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic has officially launched in 38 additional countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. Fans in those regions are able to purchase the critically-acclaimed massively multiplayer online game and enjoy the story-driven experience that has captivated critics and fans since the …
Read More »Avengers Assemble in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online
Avengers assemble in the latest update to the free-to-play massively multiplayer Marvel kids game Super Hero Squad Online from Gazillion Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment. Kids of all ages can now hero up their squads with Hero costumes and characters directly from the upcoming theatrical launch of “Marvel’s The Avengers”. Marvel …
Read More »Hasbro Unveils the 18th Annual Transformers Convention
Thousands of TRANSFORMERS fans from around the world will celebrate the iconic brand from Hasbro in Dallas as the TRANSFORMERS fan convention known as “BOTCON” serves up a Texas-sized helping of AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS from April 27-29. Hasbro and the TRANSFORMERS Collectors’ Club, will be offering opportunities to engage in …
Read More »Uglydoll Announces Licensing Program
Uglydoll announced its licensing partnerships with companies in a variety of categories. These exciting new partnerships and the expansion of the licensing program will broaden the distribution and extend the consumer fan base across all retail channels. For the past decade, Uglydoll has entertained fans with its unique esthetic and positive …
Read More »Nintendo Keeps Fans Smiling with New Mario Adventure and Kirby Anniversary Collection
Nintendo fans will have no shortage of reasons to celebrate this year, thanks to a wealth of upcoming games and content for both the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system and the Wii console. Nintendo revealed plans to launch New Super Mario Bros. 2, a new side-scrolling Mario adventure for Nintendo 3DS, …
Read More »Masters Of The Universe Prepare For 30th Anniversary
Mattel and Classic Media have signed new consumer product partners for the Masters of the Universe in celebration of the property’s 30th anniversary. New licenses include DC Comics, which will debut an all-new comic series, “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” at San Diego Comic-Con in July. New Era …
Read More »BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment & Games and 6waves Announce Game Publishing Deal
BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment & Games and 6waves announced they are joining forces to bring a multitude of new interactive games to Facebook through the 6waves publishing platform, some of which will be based on the BBC’s biggest brands. One of the first games to launch, Top Gear: Speed World, marks the …
Read More »Funzio Launches Strategic Fantasy Action RPG Kingdom Age
Funzio announced its newest game, Kingdom Age, is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The game is optimized for the Retina display on both iPhone and the new iPad. “With the successful launches of Crime City and Modern War, it was only natural for us to bring our …
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