We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.
Join the crew as we visit with Jeff Eddy (President) and Dale Trexel (Vice-President) of SolfWolf Press, Inc., home of the Hugo Award winning graphic novel Digger.
Episode 1 of ComicPop Visits with SofaWolf Press
SofaWolf Press, Inc’s webpage
Intro and Outro “Catch the Wolf” performed by JAB Just Another Band
This weeks AMV Spotlight is from YouTuber tehninjarox. This individual has taken “Safety Dance” performed by Men Without Hats and edited it to the anime Nichijou. It is listed as have won several awards:
Best Upbeat – Another Anime Con 2011
Best Upbeat – Anime USA 2011
Best Fun/Upbeat: Bakuretsu Con 2011
Best Upbeat: Youmacon 2011
Best Comedy: Anime Banzai 2011
Best Upbeat: Kurokirro Festival 2011
Otaku Award (Judge’s Award for ‘man you crazy’): Anime Banzai 2011
Judge’s Favorite: Anime Vegas 2011
Fan’s Choice: Anime Crossroads 2011
Since it has been recognized as one on the best AMV’s of 2011 with good reason. The editing is clean and the lip syncing is great. Set back and just enjoy, it will put a smile on your face. Check out the AMV on YouTube under “Safety Dance – Best Upbeat 2011” or right here:
Warner Bros. has released a new trailer of the Hobbit on it’s YouTube Channel so check it out, it’s looking good.
ABC and Marvel are teaming up for a third Storm title. However, instead of it being an original graphic novel like the first two titles, this will be a mini-series first and then I am positive it will be collected into a graphic novel. The mini-series is entitled, Castle: A Calm Before a Storm. Be sure to put this on your purchase list for when it is distributed as a GN.
Along with the premiere of Arrow, based on DC Comics Green Arrow, on October 10, DC Comics will be publishing an Arrow comic series. This is one that libraries might want to pick up in trade especially if the TV series gets a strong following.
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/23931.html
Let all your Pokemon fans know that the next Pokemon movie will be shown on Cartoon Network on December 8th. The movie is Pokemon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice. You will also want to put this on your purchasing list for when it comes out on DVD/Blu-Ray. Thanks to ICv2 and pokemon, through YouTube for the following trailer:
Here is one title your library might want to consider picking up for you video game collection. One Piece Pirate Warriors will be available for the PS3 platform in Europe, September 21 and in North America, September 25. One Piece is just one of those titles that everyone is still enjoying. Thanks to AnimeNews Network, NamcoBandaiGames EU through YouTube for the following trailer:
Dredd is back in theaters this weekend. This will be one that your library’s comic book fans will enjoy. Thanks to YahooMovies for the following trailer:
Another horror movie is out this weekend. This week it’s House at the End of the Street. Thanks to YahooMovies for the following trailer:
Lee Child’s new book, A Wanted Man, is now available for purchase. Thanks to rhpubgroup and YouTube for the following trailer: