Month: February 2012

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World Cosplaying

This year’s preliminary for the American Region for the World Cosplay Summit was held at Katsucon.  This year’s winners and the American Region Representatives to the World Cosplay Summit is the team known as “Coconut Bubble Sex Cosplay”.  They performed a skit from Princess Tutu for their win.  As being representatives to the Summit they get a free trip to Japan for the finals and other awards.  Congratulations on the win and good luck to you and all of the other regions representatives during the finals which is this Saturday.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-cosplay/2012-02-19/world-cosplay-summit-2012-team-usa-chosen

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The Next Step Forward

It has nearly been a year since the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami struck the Tohoku coastal region of Japan.  Stu Levy, the founder of TokyoPop, has been living in Japan to help with relief and filming a documentary of the disaster and recovery efforts.  On March 14 at 7:00 p.m. AMC theaters will be screening his finished documentary, Pray For Japan.  Tickets are available at Fandango website, linked below.  All proceeds of the screening will be going to the rebuilding efforts taking place in Tohoku.  Thanks to YouTube and “PrayforJapanFilm” for the trailer below.

http://www.fandango.com/prayforjapan_152463/movietimes

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AMV of the Week

This weeks AMV comes from YouTuber Pugmasterjack.  Pugmasterjack takes the song “Here We Go” by Jason Gochin and edits images from Air Gear to it.  The song is a great catchy song and the editing cuts between scenes is well done.  All in all a nice AMV that doesn’t have that many views.  So check it out on YouTube under the tag “Here We Go Air Gear AMV” or below.

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Convention showing Ace Attorney

Anaheim, California, is the host city of AM2 convention.  The convention will be June 15-17 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton.  The library’s in the area might want to advertise the convention and spotlight the convention.  Why spotlight the convention?  Well first to let your anime fans now it’s coming, but also because the convention will be having two showings of the live action film Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-02-15/california-am2-to-host-ace-attorney-film-us-premiere

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Next DC Animated Movie

The next Warner Bros. Animation DC movie will be Superman vs. The Elite.  This movie is based on Joe Kelly’s story from Action Comics #775, “What’s so Funny About Truthj, Justice, and the American Way”.  Pauley Perrette, pictured above, will voice Lois Lane and George Newbern will voice Superman.  The movie is expected to be available during the Summer months.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/22158.html

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Come into our Secret World

This is one for the whole family.  Disney is releasing The Secret World of Arrietty.  The anime is based on the novel The Borrowers, by Mary Norton.  When you visit with your patrons remember this will appeal to your Japanese Anime fans since it originates from Studio Ghibli in Japan.  Thanks to YahooMovies for the following trailer.

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Vengeance Rides Again

Marvel is letting loose with another movie from their vast array of characters.  This time it is the second Ghost Rider film, Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance.  This is one to have fun with.  Thanks to YahooMovies for the following trailer.

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A New Vampire Hunter is on the Scene

Seth Grahame-Smith splashed onto the scene with his novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and followed it up with Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter.  Now his second book Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter is going to transition from novel to the big screen.  The director attached to the film is Tim Burton.  Therefore, this movie will be reminiscent of Sleepy Hollow in tone and everything else this director touches.  Thanks to YahooMovies for the teaser trailer below.

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Episode 12 Shownotes

 

Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Eric Shawnower, Adapter, Sep. 22, 2010,Marvel Entertainment.  ISBN: 978-0785145905 pbk., $19.99.

Cowboys and Aliens, Jon Favreau, Director, Dec. 6, 2011, Universal Pictures.  ASIN: Boo4EPYZSU DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack, $34.98.

Intro and Outro: “Train of Thought” by Andrew Lubman – linked below

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a0b7f6596422c80c407910fbc5f717e7

Other mentions were: Harrison Ford; Daniel Craig; Olivia Wilde; Toto; “Africa”; Hatter M; L. Frank Baum; George M. Hill Company; Judy Garland; “Light My Fire”; Ozma of Oz; Bonanza; Avatar; John Wayne; Stargate SG-1; Roswell; Firefly; Serenity; Hangover 2; Mike Tyson; Copyright; Tattoos; Steve John Busty; Beerfest; Strange Brew; & Comedy Central.