Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More 2029 – A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of “The Puppet Master,” a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together, with her fellow agents from Section 9, they embark on a high-tech race against …
Read More »Sailor Moon R: The Movie Makes U.S. Theatrical Premiere
Toei Animation and VIZ Media team with ELEVEN ARTS, to present the U.S. premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE in a series of special limited engagements in late January at more than 300 theaters across the U.S. The exclusive event also features the North American theatrical debut of the original …
Read More »‘Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary’ Comes To U.S. Cinemas
Enter an enchanted world of witches, dragons and spirits in “Spirited Away,” director Hayao Miyazaki’s, critically acclaimed story that became a worldwide phenomenon, cementing Studio Ghibli’s legacy as one of the foremost animation studios in the world. “Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary” celebrates the anniversary of the Academy Award-winning animated film and the …
Read More »Bandai Namco Launches Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America announces the launch of DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, the most expansive Dragon Ball videogame experience to-date. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is available for purchase now in the Americas for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with the STEAM for PC version launching on October 27, 2016. Taking place a few years …
Read More »Beyblade Comes To Disney XD
SUNRIGHTS has teamed up with Disney XD in the U.S. to telecast the newest animated series of the BEYBLADE franchise, BEYBLADE BURST consisting of 51 half-hour episodes that will premiere in December 2016. BEYBLADE BURST is the third generation of the global BEYBLADE phenomenon and follows the adventurous story of …
Read More »Death Note Anime Series Arrives On Blu-ray
VIZ Media announces a new release of one of the anime genre’s greatest series with the debut of DEATH NOTE COMPLETE SERIES on Blu-ray on March 1st. The edgy supernatural crime thriller is based in the groundbreaking DEATH NOTE manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata (and …
Read More »Funimation Entertainment Acquires Rights To “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time”
Funimation Entertainment announced its acquisition of “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” – the 2006 film and first, non-franchise theatrical release from acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda. Funimation has secured the exclusive North American rights to home entertainment, video on demand and broadcast distribution of the film as part of its …
Read More »FUNimation Reveals Plans For New Cable Channel
FUNimation announced that it is ending its content and brand partnership with Olympusat on December 31, 2015, to distribute the FUNimation Channel. After that time, Olympusat will no longer be broadcasting FUNimation titles. FUNimation confirmed that it will be relaunching the FUNimation Channel in 2016 with a renewed focus on delivering fans the …
Read More »FUNimation Entertainment Acquires U.S. Rights To Mamoru Hosoda’s “The Boy And The Beast”
FUNimation Entertainment announced its acquisition of U.S. rights to Mamoru Hosoda’s new Japanese animated film “The Boy and The Beast.” As part of its agreement with Gaumont International, FUNimation has secured exclusive rights to theatrical, digital and home video distribution of the film. “We’re excited to bring The Boy and The Beast …
Read More »FUNimation Entertainment Launches On Playstation 4
Anime fans got some big news recently, when FUNimation Entertainment, the leading source of Japanese anime, released the new PS4 app for its streaming service in the US and Canada. Now fans can check out all their favorite anime, including the new spring simulcast shows, on the free FUNimation PS4 app! …
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