Attention All Veronica Mars Fans

The fans have spoken.  Warner Bros. that owns the Veronica Mars property made a deal with show creator Rob Thomas that if he could get a $2 Million backing off of KickStarter then a Veronica Mars movie could be made.  The KickStarter was a success and has raised above the $2 Million dollar amount.  Therefore, plans are in the works to start movie production this summer and be ready for airing in 2014.  This shows that with KickStarter fans have another outlet to keep a series alive other than a writing campaign to the studios.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/25254.html

Beautiful Creatures Graphic Novel

Yen Press is continuing its relationship with Young Adult authors with its upcoming release of Beautiful Creatures graphic novel.  Beautiful Creatures is also coming out this week as a feature film from Warner Bros.  Thanks to ENTV for the following trailer:

Shownotes for Episode 27 of ComicPop Library: I Need to Grok

 

1. Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert Heinlein, Ace Trade, 1991.  ISBN: 978-0441788385, $18.00.

2. Six60, Six60, Massive Entertainment, 2011.  ASIN: B007Q33GR8, $39.24.

http://www.heinleinsociety.org/ – Website dedicated to Robert Heinlein

https://www.six60.co.nz/default.aspx – Six60′s Website

http://www.facebook.com/Six60?ref=ts&fref=ts – Like Six60 on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – Like ComicPop Library on Facebook

Also mentioned was: Mars; Superman; Dan Brown; Da Vinci Code; Puss in Boots; Jedi Church; Native Americans; Water Ritual; Star Trek; Doctor Who; Batman; Martian Manhunter; Water Boy; Warner Bros.; Christianity; Muslim; Bible; Religion; Maroon 5; “Moves Like Jagger”; “Young and Wild and Free”; “Don’t Forget Your Roots”; “Rise Up 2.0”; “Lost”; Soundtracks; “Forever”; Indy 500; “Free Bird”; Meat Loaf; “Hotel California”‘; Bat Out of Hell; “Anything for Love”; Uglies; Daemon; & New Zealand.

Superman Trailer for next Year

Hopefully Man of Steel will get the Superman franchise back up and running.  Scheduled release date in theaters is June 13, 2013.  Thanks to ICv2 and Yahoo for the following trailer:

Rurouni Kenshin Trailer Released

Here is one movie libraries will want to make sure they pick up, for their anime fans, when it becomes available to purchase.  The movie is the live action adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki’s manga Rurouni Kenshin.  Yahoo! Japan movie section released the trailer for the upcoming movie, which is slated for release to theaters in Japan August 25.  With Warner Bros. being involved and the popularity of the title this movie, the DVD, will definitely be distributed world wide.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network for the following trailer:

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

Another Zombie Themed Game

Warner Bros. is bring the world of gaming Lollipop Zombie later this year.  This game is definitely not for children.  However, for your older gamers (16 and up) will probably get a kick out of this game.  It is reminiscent of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie.  It has the cheerleader aspect, but with zombies not vampires.  While it is a horror game it is full of funny dialogue.  Thanks to YouTuber “gamespot” for the trailer below.

Be warned though this trailer contains some language, partial nudity and gory situations.

 

DC stays with Mattel

ICv2 is reporting that Warner Bros./DC Comics has extended, an unspecified, multi-year deal with Mattel to be DC’s master toy licensee.  This license includes Mattel being able to use DC properties throughout it’s core brands which include: Hot Wheels; Matchbox; Barbie; Fisher-Price; and Mattel Games.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/21395.html

Justice League: Doom Trailer

Warner Bros. has released the trailer for the upcoming Justice League: Doom DVD.  Thanks to IGNentertainment through YouTube for the trailer below. Remember to tell your purchasing department you want this for your library’s animation collection.