ICv2 is reporting thatArmie Hammer has been tapped to play the Lone Ranger in the modernization of this character. Disney is backing this film and would like to see Johnny Depp play opposite Armie as Tonto. Link over to ICv2 for the full article.
Smallville Coming to a Close
Don’t forget that this is Smallville’s last season. The final episode is only a couple of weeks away. The CW will be airing it on May 13 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.
TokyoPop Garage Sale
Libraries in California let your anime and manga fans know that TokyoPop, which is closing it’s North American headquarters, is having a “Garage Sale” in mid-May. No specific date yet. Anyone can attend the public sale, if you want to travel to California for the sale go for it. The company is also having a contest on Facebook were ten fans will be chosen to get a pre-sale goody bag and be allowed to attend the Private Sale on May 4. The only catch is that you have to be able to go to their headquarters to claim the prize. To enter you have to post fan art, costumes, videos and the like on their Facebook page by May 1. Follow the link to AnimeNews Network for more details.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-04-28/tokyopop-to-hold-garage-sale-in-los-angeles
Avengers Assemble!
Marvel’s site has announced that production has begun on next year’s Avengers Movie. If your comic fans don’t already know this you can be the first to inform them. Linked below is the full article.
http://marvel.com/news/story/15733/marvels_the_avengers_begins_production
Gears of War Clix
ICv2 has more gaming news with WizKids coming out with Gears of War 3 HeroClix. The gaming figures will be $2.99 per figure. WizKids is planning for an August 17th release date. Click on over to the full article and see more images of some of the gaming figures.
15th Expansion for WOW
Cryptozoic Entertainment is planning on releasing the 15th World of Warcraft Trading Card Game expansion set for July. The set will be entitled “Twilight of the Dragons”. Be sure to pass along this information to your patrons that are into gaming. Link below to ICv2’s article.
Win the Art of Alice & Lithograph
Librarians let all your gamers know about this contest. Dark Horse is having another contest where two winners will win a signed copies of the Art of Alice book and lithograph. EA Games is helping co-sponsor this contest. Contestants will have to submit fan art by May 10th to be entered in the contest. Below is the link that will let them know the official rules on Dark Horse’s site.
http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/365/win-copy-art-alice-madness-returns-and-signed-lith
23rd James Bond Announced
ICv2’s site is reporting that Sony and MGM are financing a 23rd James Bond film. Daniel Craig will be James Bond again and along with him Judi Dench will be M. James Bond fans will rejoice. This character is enough of an action “super” hero that your library’s comic book fans will more than likely be interested in this news. Link below to the full article.
HeroClix Gets in a Street Fight
Librarians that have gamers that come in can use this as talking points. HeroClix by WizKids have added the Street Fighter license to their HeroClix line. There will be a starter pack of six characters, for $19.99, and/or gamers can purchase individual packed figures, for $2.99. The single packaged figures are a new marketing strategy for WizKids which usually packages their gaming pieces four to a box. The line is slated to be available August 10, 2011. Follow the link, to ICv2, for the complete story.
Dark Horse Star Wars Contest
Librarians let your patrons know that Dark Horse’s site is having another contest. This one is a Star Wars: Crimson Empire III related contest were the person that enters just has to put text to the above panel. Entries have to be posted on Dark Horse’s site by April 29. This will appeal to your comic book patrons and the patrons that enjoy Star Wars. Linked below is the contest page.
http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/363/star-wars-friday-4-22-11-write-crimson-empire-iii