We finally got to watch Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Listen to what Richard, Michelle, Logan and April thought about the latest Transformers movie. Also find out why Puff the Magic Dragon is mentioned!?
New Yu-Gi-Oh Set
Here is what some of your gamers will be talking about shortly. Scheduled for release tomorrow, Tuesday, is the new booster packs Yu-Gi-Oh Generation Force. The set will contain 100 cards, which will include two of the most powerful XYZ Monsters “Tiras Keeper of Genesis” and “Adreus Keeper of Armageddon”. Let your gamers know your keeping up with the hobby by mentioning the new set to them. Make a jump over to ICv2 for more information.
Redline Wins a Race
AnimeNews Network has reported that the anime movie Redline won the award, “Audience Award for Best Animated Film” at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal.
Toei Studios is Expanding Theme Park
Toei Kyoto Studio Park has been expanding it’s theme park to include a ukioye art gallery, ninja residence, and an anime museum. The museum will be a history on Toei Animation. Within the museum there will be interactive displays for One Piece, Precure and Kamen Rider. The park’s expanded sections are scheduled to open on September 15. So if you happen to be in the area or are planning a trip to Japan you might want to add this to your list of activities.
Marvel in the Mouse’s House
Marvel’s site has announced that our friends in California might want to schedule some dates on their calendars. On August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center will be the location for Disney’s D23 2011. On Saturday of that weekend, 20th, the stage will be given over to Marvel Studio’s President, Production Kevin Feige and some cast members of the Avengers movie. Joe Quesada, Marvel Chief Creative Officer, will also be in attendance.
http://marvel.com/news/story/16445/marvel_and_the_avengers_assemble_at_d23_2011
AMV of the Week
This weeks AMV comes from YouTuber dragonfire84724. The music is from the song “Hey Juliet” performed by LMNT and the images are from clips of Skip Beat. I thought dragonfire84724 did a good job with the editing to fit the words of the song and the song is just a catchy tune, once you hear it you can’t get it out of your head. You can find it under the tag “Skip Beat – Hey Juliet” or watch it below.
Redakai Booster Packs
Another story for the gaming crowd. It has been announced by ICv2 that Redakai: Conquer the Kairu TCG is getting a “Metacharged” expansion set. It will have 75 new monsters and have a ratio of out of 11 cards there will be one rare and one super rare card per pack. There will also be Gold Packs that will only have 6 cards, which will have the same rare and super rare cards, but will also have a Gold Pack rare card. The expansion packs are due out this October.
Tournament Numbers Up
Here is some interesting numbers for libraries that have gaming fans. ICv2 spoke with Yumi Hoashi, VP of Konami Digital Entertainment, and she reports that Yu-Gi-Oh tournament participant numbers are up for 2011. The Regional Qualifiers was up 27% and the Championship Series was up 17%. This might be something to consider and possibly make libraries think about hosting game play for the different trading card games as events.
Talk About Opposites
Here are two movies that will attract some of your patrons for very different reasons. The movies are from opposite ends of the spectrum. For your patrons that like music you have the popular Glee television show hitting as Glee: The 3D Concert Movie. For your patrons that like dark fantasy and horror they can go to the other end of the theater and watch Final Destination 5. Thanks to YahooMovies for the trailers below.
Time to Say Goodbye
ICv2 is reporting that the SyFy network has canceled season six of Eureka. This has been one of the funniest SciFi shows that I have watched. It’s sad to see that it is going. Let’s just hope that all of the story lines will be tied up since they know season five is the last season. The last part of season five will air in 2012.