Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More The box-office bounced back in a big way as the romantic drama “The Vow” opened to a blockbuster $41.7 million, followed closely by Denzel Washington–Ryan Reynolds action-thriller “Safe House” with $39.3 million. Both films vastly overperformed, driving the weekend up more than 30 percent from last year. The rerelease of “Phantom Menace” in 3D opened in …
Read More »Hasbro Brings Star Trek Back To Toy Shelves
Hasbro announced will bring Star Trek back to toy store shelves with a variety of products based on the Star Trek property beginning in 2013. The toy line will launch in support of the Star Trek movie sequel from Paramount Pictures, which will open May 17, 2013. Leading the product offering from …
Read More »Mattel Unveils 2012 Toy Portfolio
At the 2012 New York International Toy Fair, leading toymaker Mattel showcased its newest toys. “Families want toys that fulfill a fun play experience while also expanding children’s imaginations in clever and exciting ways,” says Chuck Scothon, SVP, Marketing, Mattel’s North America Division. “Our iconic brands not only transcend generations, …
Read More »LEGO Unveils Toys From Marvel, DC, Star Wars and More
LEGO Systems unveils its largest collection of build and play toys ever–more than 200 new products for children of all ages and interests–at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. Boys and girls will be inspired to build with open-ended LEGO building sets or with themes such as city, …
Read More »Rosario Dawson and Brian Cox Headline ‘Syndicate’ Voice Cast
Electronic Arts and Starbreeze Studios (The Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness) announced that celebrated actors Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Men in Black II) and Brian Cox (The Bourne Identity) will headline the Hollywood cast ofSyndicate™, a re-imagining of EA’s cult classic from 1993. The stars take on the role of cutthroat executives working for …
Read More »Official Marvel Colognes and Perfume to Launch at Toy Fair
Marvel’s The Avengers may not hit theaters untilMay 4, but thanks to JADS International, fans can get an exclusive “whiff” of the much anticipated film. JADS, a company producing fine fragrances worldwide, is debuting their line of Marvel prestige colognes and perfumes at the Toy Industry Association’s (TIA) Toy Fair this weekend …
Read More »Dark Horse Deluxe Debuts Camilla d’Errico Statuette
Artist and designer Camilla d’Errico is exploding across the pop-culture landscape. Her paintings, comics, apparel, toys, and licensed merchandise items are found in trendsetting venues worldwide, and her unique art style sets these items apart from the crowd. Dark Horse Deluxe, a division of Dark Horse Comics, announces the latest …
Read More »Dynamite Presents The Art of Ramona Fradon
Long time fans of Metamorpho, Aquaman, Aqualad, Plastic Man, The Fantastic Four and Super Friends are quite familiar with the work of legendary artist, Ramona Fradon, but not until now will they know the whole story of Ramona’s incredible career in comics, as Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce the …
Read More »Return Of The Trolls
The Good Luck Trolls became one of America’s biggest toy fads in the early 1960s, and again in revivals over the years. In 2003, the Toy Industry Association commemorated them as one of the hundred most creative toys of the twentieth century. History repeats itself like never before in 2012, when Dark Horse Deluxe …
Read More »Square Enix Goes Undercover With Sleeping Dogs
Square Enix announced Sleeping Dogs , a gritty open-world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Developed by United Front Games in collaboration with Square Enix London Studios, Sleeping Dogs will be available in the second half of 2012 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows …
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