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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The staff here at ComicPop Library want to wish the family of Whitney Houston our condolences. She touched some many people with her music and she will be missed.
You might want to alert your purchasing department to be on the look out for Gintama: The Movie so you can add it to your anime collection. Sentai Filmworks announced that it has acquired the license for the Gintama: The Movie. The company is planning on releasing the movie later this year on DVD and Blu-Ray.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-09/sentai-filmworks-licenses-gintama-the-movie
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.
Nicktoons will be debuting Monsuno on February 23. So tell you anime and gaming fans in the library to check their local listings for the time. If you remember the reason gamers will be interested is because it will be supported by a CCG that Topps Cards will be distributing so the gamers will want to check out their local card show and the cards will more than likely be in department stores as well.
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/22101.html
For gamers in the Atlanta, Georgia area get ready to duel. The Yu-Gi-Oh Championship Series is coming to your area for it’s first tournament of 2012, February 18-19. It will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center. Be sure to let your gaming patrons know and it might be an opportunity for your library to hold a local tournament event, for the one’s that can’t go to this big event.