The Game Bakers’ Casual RPG, SQUIDS, Now Available for PC Download
from Shakil, May 18th, 2012 3:00 pm | No Comments | Media

The Game Bakers’ Casual RPG, SQUIDS, Now Available for PC Download
Colorful characters, a comedic storyline, and creative gameplay make SQUIDS a rare aquatic treat

PARIS – May 16, 2012 – Independent developer The Game Bakers is announcing that their bestselling role-playing game, SQUIDS, can now be downloaded for PC. Originally released for iPhone and iPad, SQUIDS has already been enjoyed by more than one million players worldwide. The new PC download sells for USD$6.99 from a number of online stores, as well as directly from the developers: http://squidspc.thegamebakers.com

Developed by a team with years of experience working on AAA computer and console games, the lighthearted SQUIDS has diverse appeal thanks to its casual (yet very addictive!) gameplay, tactical RPG-inspired elements, whimsical cartoon art style, and humorous adventure storyline. The Squids’ lush underwater world is being threatened by insidious black ooze. Now it’s up to a ragtag team of Squid heroes to fend off the ooze-infected crustaceans and protect their homeland from certain destruction.

By choosing among four classes of Squids, each with unique abilities and equipment, players build a team of Squid heroes to engage in turn-based battles against rival crabs and shrimp. The billiards-like controls are easy to master: simply use the mouse to grab a Squid by the tentacles, take aim, and fling it across the battlefield. But success can be harder to achieve, requiring strategy and skill as players learn to use the environment, their party’s strengths, and the enemies’ weaknesses to the Squids’ advantage. A catchy soundtrack and comical animations complement the casual playing experience.

SQUIDS’ initial release on iOS was met with hundreds of positive reviews from players as well as gaming press. The game has consistently maintained a perfect 5-star player rating since its App Store debut last October. Eurogamer applauded its “gorgeously-drawn graphics” and “superb soundtrack,” calling SQUIDS “a sheer pleasure to play.” Wired’s GeekDad said, “The levels are gorgeous … with a top-down view of the action and tons of lovely details in the backgrounds.” And GameZebo awarded the game a perfect score, concluding: “SQUIDS is a rarer find than an all-natural Tahitian pearl. From the gameplay to the graphics to the sound, everything here is pitch-perfect.”

To purchase SQUIDS directly from The Game Bakers or view a list of online stores that carry the PC download, please visit the game’s official website: http://www.squidsthegame.com

SQUIDS assets, including high-res screenshots, can be found here: http://thegamebakers.com/vip

About The Game Bakers
The Game Bakers is an independent video game studio based in Paris and Montpellier, France. Founded and staffed by industry veterans whose credits include numerous AAA console games, The Game Bakers focuses on creative projects that combine traditional gaming values with the emerging opportunities afforded by digital distribution, touch devices, and the mobile market. Their first game, SQUIDS, is available now for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC. To learn more, visit the company’s website at http://thegamebakers.com. The Game Bakers are also on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/thegamebakers) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/thegamebakers).

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CELEBRATE DEADWEEK THIS AUGUST!
from Shakil, May 18th, 2012 1:00 pm | No Comments | comic book

Gary Reed’s DEADWORLD returns in a weekly miniseries!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Diego, CA (May 16, 2012) – This August, IDW Publishing is proud to announce the return of original co-creator Gary Reed’s classic zombie series Deadworld! When vicious masses of undead monsters have taken over the planet, desperate humans cling to hope while warring factions of uniquely sinister zombies conspire against each other. Deadworld is a zombie tale unlike any other and a horrific and thrilling world that is decades in the making and unique unto itself.

“It seems like everything with Deadworld over the years is culminating towards this storyline, yet at the same time, it is an opportunity to introduce new readers to the Deadworld saga. That’s why I’m so excited about this series, as it accomplishes both” said co-creator Reed.

Deadworld has seen a number of different formats and volumes over the years, but Reed’s collaboration with artist Sami Makkonen, Deadworld: War of the Dead will be hitting comic shop shelves in a particularly thrilling fashion this August. War of the Dead will be released weekly in every one of August’s five weeks!

Five issues of grim and terrifying zombie action in one month? What could be better?

Oh, that’s right, five issues of Deadworld in horrifying, skull-crushing full-color! For the first time!

As a bonus salvo in IDW’s August Deadworld onslaught, Deadworld Classic Volume 1 and Volume 2 will be offered again; as well as the hit Deadworld: Last Siesta TPB!

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Help Us Protect and Maintain Japan Society’s Landmarked Home!
from Shakil, May 18th, 2012 6:00 am | No Comments | Japan

 

 

 

 

Completed in 1971, Japan Society’s 333 East 47th Street building, designed by Junzo Yoshimura and George G. Shimamoto, received an exceptional recognition—a landmark status by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. As a guardian of our historic home, we are responsible for protecting and maintaining this legacy for generations to come.

Help us care for 333 East 47th Street and organize exciting and critical cultural, business, policy and education and family programs with a tax-deductible contribution! In addition, your gift will help us continue to play an important role in the recovery of Japan through the administration of the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

DONATE TODAY!

Japan Society is now one of 40 landmarked buildings in New York City competing for restoration grants from Partners in Preservation sponsored by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Help Japan Society win a grant by voting for us once daily from April 26—May 21, 2012!

VOTE NOW!

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Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo partners with Legendary Horror Icon Elvira Mistress of the Dark
from Shakil, May 17th, 2012 10:06 pm | No Comments | comic book

Stan Lee’s Comikaze to be the only place you can MEET Elvira

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beverly Hills, Calif.(May 2012) – Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo Presented by POW! Entertainment, the largest multimedia pop culture, comic book, horror and gaming convention in Los Angeles, has set the date for its 2nd annual show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

After rebranding and joining forces with Stan Lee and Pow! Entertainment, Comikaze Expo has brought in a great new partner- Cassandra Peterson, best known for her character, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Like Stan Lee, Cassandra Peterson was a Guest of Honor at 2011′s inaugural Comikaze Expo. Impressed by Comikaze’s success (as well as Stan Lee’s role), Peterson wanted to be involved. The Elvira creator is taking a very active role in the planning of the largest pop-culture expo in Los Angeles.
Peterson and Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo plan on creating interactive content unlike any other convention.

“I’m thrilled to join forces with the great Stan Lee in becoming a part of Comikaze Expo! Finally, a first class pop culture convention in my hometown of Los Angeles! ” says Peterson. Stan Lee’s Comikaze CEO Regina Carpinelli stated, “Elvira is part of our pop culture history. Not only is Cassandra Peterson a pretty face, but she is also brings so much to the table. She’s one of the most brilliant businesswomen of our time, and has some fantastic ideas. I am so proud to call her our Partner. I like to think of her as Mistress of the Board” Peterson, who retired from appearing at Conventions as Elvira. Will be dressing as her famous character for Stan Lee’s Comikaze. “Stan Lee’s Comikaze, is the only convention in North America where you can get a photo or meet with Elvira. How cool is that?” says Carpinelli.
Peterson and the Stan Lee’s Comikaze team are launching an interactive webseries/film festival for the show taking place September 15-16th. Elvira and Peaches Christ’s Horror Hunt will be akin to American Idol-and Mystery Science Theater 3000. Aspiring and amateur filmmakers will submit their videos to Comikaze. A team of judges will evaluate them, and the top 10 will be picked-or panned by Elvira and her co-host, Peaches Christ on the hilarious new web series, Horror Hunt. A final winner will be chosen and flown out to LA. The winner will also receive a red carpet premier at the historic Vista Theater, as well as an official screening at Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo. They will also be featured as a guest at Comikaze.
Elvira and Peaches Christ’s Horror Hunt will revolutionize the way film festivals are seen.
In conjunction with Horror Hunt, Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo has also launched The Search for the Next SuperHero and Villainous Villain, an art contest promoting creativity and budding artists. They have also announced a partnership with Star City Games, Americas largest Magic The Gathering tournament company. Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo will hold a Magic The Gathering tournament, with over $20,000 in cash prizes. All contests and competitions are open to the general public and more info can be found at www.comikazeexpo.com
Renowned comic creator, Todd McFarlane has also been announced as a Guest of Honor. The Spawn creator will be signing books and taking part in select programming. As well as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic voice actress Tara Strong.

Further announcements around Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo 2012 will be revealed leading up to the convention. Tickets are now available through pre-sale at $15 . Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo presented by POW! is also offering a unique ticket that enlists fans into the Stan Lee’s Comikaze Army. This interactive ticket includes a weekend pass, armband, dog tag, military ID for discounts on merchandise and select vendors as well as collector’s edition posters (children under 12 are free) through www.comikazeexpo.com/.
For more information, please visit comikazeexpo.com, facebook.com/comikazeexpo or twitter.com/stanleecomikaze.
About Comikaze
Comikaze Expo is the largest multimedia pop culture convention in Los Angeles. The brainchild of Southern Californian Regina Carpinelli and her siblings, this unique event brings together the best in comics, gaming, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, anime and all other cult programming.
In 2012, Carpinelli partnered with comic book legend Stan Lee and horror icon Cassandra Peterson to rebrand as Stan Lee’s Comikaze Presented by POW! Entertainment.
Comikaze takes place September 15-16, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and offers a slate of innovative programming, panels, contests and other activities that provide fans access to their favorite artists and creators in this adventure-packed weekend.
For more info, visit www.ComikazeExpo.com.
About POW! Entertainment
POW! Entertainment, Inc., (OTCQB: POWN), a multi-media and entertainment company, was founded by noted comic book and entertainment figure Stan Lee, together with award-winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman. POW!’s principals have extensive backgrounds in the entertainment industry encompassing the creation, production and licensing of original intellectual properties, including some of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. POW! is capitalizing on this combined expertise to create and develop both the legacy and digital media components of the entertainment industry. This includes animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, multi-media, merchandising and related ancillary markets. POW! has established partnerships across the entertainment industry, including studios and networks, for the creation, licensing and distribution of new POW! character franchises. For further information visit www.powentertainment.com
About Cassandra Peterson
WHEN YOU HEAR THE NAME ELVIRA, ONLY ONE PERSON COMES TO MIND – Halloween icon and quintessential symbol of all things spooky, the one and only Mistress of the Dark.
Elvira was the first horror host ever to be syndicated throughout the US on national TV. She produced, wrote and starred in the feature films Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira’s Haunted Hills. Her most recent projects include the reality series Search for the Next Elvira, the 2010-2011 return of Movie Macabre and the new web series Elvira’s Horror Hunt.
Played by actress-writer Cassandra Peterson, she has spent over three decades solidifying the Elvira brand and has carved out a niche in popular American culture that is sure to endure for decades to come.

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IDW Brings The Love This August
from Shakil, May 17th, 2012 10:00 pm | No Comments | comic book

Thom Zahler returns with new Love and Capes series

Exclusive variant releasing at San Diego Comic-Con

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Diego, CA (May 17, 2012) – IDW Publishing is excited to announce LOVE AND CAPES: WHAT TO EXPECT, the fourth installment of the Harvey Award-nominated comic book series. The fan-favorite “heroically super” romantic comedy by creator Thom Zahler is back with an addition to the cast, a super baby!

Mark and Abby are expecting, but they’re not telling anyone yet. Will they be able to keep the secret from Darkblade, the world’s best detective? Plus, Mark has a secret of his own.

“I’m thrilled to be able to tell another chapter in Mark and Abby’s adventures. And there’s no greater adventure than parenthood,” said Zahler. “Except, of course, for a fight for existence itself against an all-consuming galactic threat, and this book isn’t about that. Well, probably not. Fifty-fifty, tops.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first issue will be in stores in August, but a special “Baby Name” cover variant will be released in July during San Diego Comic-Con. The exclusive variant is drawn by Zahler and features Mark and Abby exchanging baby names. Fans will have a chance for Zahler to draw their name into Abby’s notepad, as another baby name idea for the couple. LOVE AND CAPES: WHAT TO EXPECT will contain special guest inkers for the covers throughout the series including Sean Tiffany, Jerry Ordway, Mike Manley, Chris Bailey, and Rich Faber.

Fans looking to catch up on the series will be pleased to learn that the first three collections of Love and Capes will be reprinted and offered again in August. Also, the entire Love and Capes series is now available digitally from IDW and ComiXology. In addition, last February, Zahler offered a free digital six-page Love and Capes Valentine’s Day story that has never been printed. For those who missed it, click here to download the comic!

LOVE AND CAPES: WHAT TO EXPECT #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in August. Diamond order code JUNE12 0384.

LOVE AND CAPES, VOL. 1: DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? ($5.99) is now available in ComiXology here: http://bit.ly/LuvCapes1.

LOVE AND CAPES, VOL. 2: GOING TO THE CHAPEL ($7.99) is now available in ComiXology here: http://bit.ly/LuvCapes2.

LOVE AND CAPES, VOL. 3: WAKE UP WHERE YOU ARE ($7.99) is now available in ComiXology here: http://bit.ly/LuvCapes3.

About IDW Publishing

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Toho’s Godzilla; Wizards of the Coasts Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons; and the Eisner-Award winning Locke & Key series, created by best-selling author Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints, and Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio.

IDW’s critically- and fan-acclaimed series are continually moving into new mediums. Currently, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Disney are creating a feature film based on World War Robot, while Michael Bay‘s Platinum Dunes and Sony are bringing Zombies vs. Robots to film.

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IDW: The Crow Comic Book flies again
from Shakil, May 17th, 2012 7:45 pm | No Comments | comic book

 

IDW Brings back James O’Barr’s iconic anti-hero this summer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Diego, CA (May 17, 2012) – Proving that the spirit of vengeance is timeless, Bram Stoker Award-winning author and co-screenwriter of the original The Crow film, John Shirley, has teamed with Eisner Award-nominated, Fishtown artist Kevin Colden, to bring the dark spirit back to comics. Concurrently, the film’s producer Edward R. Pressman, in conjunction with Relativity Media and Dimension Films, is in pre-production on a gritty reinvention of the 1994 cult classic to be directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez (Before the Fall) and written by Jesse Wigutow.

The comic book, which explores its own unique storyline from the film, is set in Tokyo, Japan where the Crow returns in the guise of a foreign exchange student named Jamie Osterberg. When Haruko, the love of his life, is stolen away from him, Jamie must search for answers–ones that turn deadly, and transform him into the spirit of vengeance, the Crow! With a sword that seeks truth, the Crow hunts down those responsible for this crime, discovering a web of horror that may lead him to kill his one true love.

“I was thrilled to help bring James O’Barr’s The Crow to the screen, and am equally thrilled to rediscover the character in this new incarnation of The Crow for IDW—it’s as if he’s come back from the grave all over again,” said Shirley. “It feels like The Crow is taking me on the journey into some very dark realms. All I can do is come along and hope to survive the trip. It helps to have a great talent like Kevin Colden along.”

“I’m very happy to be able to bring back The Crow with such esteemed creators,” said Chris Ryall, IDW’s Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief. “To be able to lead off with John Shirley and Kevin Colden in a story that takes the concept of James O’Barr’s The Crow in very unexpected ways is as thrilling to me as it hopefully will be to fans.”

Also featuring covers from Kyle Hotz and Ashley Wood, the vibrant, exotic setting and rich mythology of Japan should prove a thrilling and intriguing environment for Shirley and Colden’s fresh take on the beloved hero. The first of the monthly five-issue series will be released in print and digital in July, with more series to follow. Plans have also been announced for The Crow original creator James O’Barr to return with his own new series.

THE CROW #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in July. Diamond order code MAY12 0349.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books. IDW can also be found at http://www.facebook.com/#!/idwpublishing and http://tumblr.idwpublishing.com/ and on Twitter at @idwpublishing.

About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Toho’s Godzilla; Wizards of the Coasts Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons; and the Eisner-Award winning Locke & Key series, created by best-selling author Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints, and Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio.

IDW’s critically- and fan-acclaimed series are continually moving into new mediums. Currently, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Disney are creating a feature film based on World War Robot, while Michael Bay‘s Platinum Dunes and Sony are bringing Zombies vs. Robots to film.

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Valen the Outcast #6
from Shakil, May 15th, 2012 10:31 pm | No Comments | Comic Book Reviews

4 Stars

There has been a dramatic and welcome barrage of fantasy comics flooding into the market of late.  While fantasy stories have always been a part of comics, the recent influx is both noticeable and exciting.  Valen the Outcast is a perfect example of exciting – and needs to be noticed. Valen may not stand at the top of the current offerings of fantasy comics but this issue will go a long way in getting him there.

If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, specifically its engaging and brutal amounts of violence, then Valen the Outcast will certainly be to your liking.  This particular issue pits Valen, and his merger crew, against a group of women warriors that would make the Amazons look like a bunch of schoolgirls playing hopscotch.  It takes the combined talents of the group to merely survive the encounter, with plenty of the fore mentioned exciting brutality.

But what is going to help Valen climb to the top of the stack of fantasy series is the strength of character and sheer compassion demonstrated in this issue.  Amid the chaos and carnage of battle emerged strong character moments and the growth of Valen’s group, all centered on a young girl.  Fiona, a young girl who betrayed her ‘sisters’ to save Zjanna’s life, has no choice but to now travel with Valen, Zjanna and Cordovan.  The bond between Zjanna and Fiona is instant and immediately carries much heart and emotion, a welcome surprise in a series like this.

As a series Valen the Outcast has expanded beyond what I might’ve initially considered it to be.  So much more than a simple hack and slash fantasy tale of revenge, Valen and his outcasts – especially new addition Fiona (I’m setting myself up for disaster, aren’t I?) have carried this series to unexpected heights that is not far from claiming the top spot in today’s diverse comic fantasy offerings.

Valen the Outcast #6 will hit stores Wednesday, May 16th and retails for $3.99.

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Planet of the Apes #14
from Shakil, May 15th, 2012 10:29 pm | No Comments | Comic Book Reviews

5 Stars – BOOM! Pick of the Week!

Man against ape.

Seems like a simple concept and for decades it has been the driving force behind the groundbreaking science fiction franchise, The Planet of the Apes.  But while that dichotomy has always provided a wealth of allegories and storytelling opportunities, the lines have now become blurred.  The division between man and ape is becoming harder to define through the actions of leaders on each side and the desperate alliances each side will forge to maintain control.

For reasons I wish I could explain, and now wish I could change, I fell out of the habit of reading BOOM! Studios’ Planet of the Apes series.  And upon my return this is the world, described above, that I was reintroduced to.  Ten years have passed since the events I last read and enjoyed and the world, or perhaps ‘planet’, has changed dramatically.  Ten years of relative peace have been maintained though the apes preserve a strong upper hand in this new age.

But what about those blurred lines and desperate alliances?  I’m getting there, trust me.

Skintown, the former refuge town for humans, is once again under ape control and is once again referred to as it proper title, Southtown.  Driving home the conflict between man and ape many locations are referred to by both their ape name as well as the human name in the comic’s captions, for instance: The Great Sea (Ape nomenclature)/Atlantic Ocean (human nomenclature).  A fantastic addition by the writer, Daryl Gregory, to take the reader even further into the division between man and ape in this time of alleged peace.

Now, to those blurred lines and compromises.

In the heart of the ape capital city the Lawgiver, the ape leader, raises a human child as if it were her own flesh and blood.  And stranger still, the leaders of the humans find an unexpected ally in the Great Khan, the self appointed King of the Apes, who shaves himself to reflect a more human appearance and his queen is a human.

See what I mean?

Despite the dramatic nature of these proceedings, they are much more than gimmicks and Planet of the Apes has lost none of its drama and potency thanks to Gregory’s writing and the still impressive artwork by Carlos Magno.  And below the surface, hidden behind the dramatic, are more secrets and more betrayals.  The ten years of peace is nearly at its end, but this time when the fighting starts it will not be as simple as man against ape.

Planet of the Apes #14 will hit stores Wednesday, May 16th and retails for $3.99.

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Japan, the United Nations & the Trans-Pacific Partnership
from Shakil, May 15th, 2012 10:00 am | No Comments | Japan

Coming up: Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Tsuneo Nishida, explores where the United Nations is headed, and Japan’s role within the UN system on May 16; and Jagdish Bhagwati, University Professor, Columbia University, discusses the pros and the cons of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative on May 17. Please be sure to visit our spring exhibition, Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920–1945.

May 10—17, 2012
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Japan & the United Nations

Wednesday, May 16, 6 PM

Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Tsuneo Nishida, discusses where the United Nations is headed, and Japan’s role within the UN system.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership: Pros & Cons

Thursday, May 17, 6 PM

Jagdish Bhagwati, University Professor, Columbia University, will discuss both the pros and the cons of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative.
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Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945

Through Sunday, June 10

Showcasing the spectacular craftsmanship and sophisticated design associated with both Japan and Art Deco style, this exhibition is the first in the U.S. to explore a little-known brand of pre-WWII modernism borne of competitive ingenuity and vivacious cosmopolitanism.

Upcoming Events
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Japan After 3.11 – Recovery & Healing

Tuesday, June 5, 6 PM

 
OFFSITE EVENT at SUNY Global Center
116 East 55th Street (between Park & Lexington Avenues)
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Japan Society 2012 Annual Dinner

Thursday, June 7, 6:30 PM

Japan Society’s 2012 Annual Dinner will feature a special dialogue between David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder & Managing Director of The Carlyle Group, and Gillian Tett will follow the keynote speech. 
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The French Connection: The Changing Role of Japanese Women Ceramists

Friday, June 8, 6:30 PM

Five of Japan’s leading female ceramic artists, spanning two generations, discuss the impact of French culture on their artistic training and how it has affected their careers at home and abroad. 
RSVP
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Let’s Enka! with JERO

Saturday, June 9, 7:30 PM

With his smooth voice and hip-hop stylings, JERO has breathed new life into this sentimental Japanese music genre often associated with themes of one’s hometown, lost loves and sake. 
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Dark Horse Works With THQ on Exclusive DARKSIDERS II Prequel Comic!
from Shakil, May 14th, 2012 11:00 pm | No Comments | comic book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 14, MILWAUKIE, OR—As announced through Best Buy, fans eagerly awaiting Darksiders® II can get an exclusive Darksiders prequel comic from Dark Horse Comics when they preorder the Best Buy exclusive Darksiders II: Angel of Death edition for Xbox 360 ® or PlayStation® 3!

With a stunning cover from game creator Joe Madureira, this Best Buy exclusive print issue takes place before the events of Darksiders II, as Death travels to Earth to hunt down and confront a rogue demon!
Written by Andrew Kreisberg (Batman Confidential, Green Arrow and Black Canary, FOX’s Fringe) and drawn by Roger Robinson (Batman: Arkham City, Azrael), Darksiders II: Death’s Door reveals essential secrets from the world of the upcoming game!
Preorder your copy of Darksiders II today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Darksiders II
Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen embarks on a quest to redeem his brother’s name. Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape.
The original Darksiders®, released in January 2010, received critical acclaim including the Best Fantasy Game 2010 award from IGN. Darksiders followed the story of WAR, wrongly accused of starting the apocalypse, on a quest to reclaim lost honor and take revenge on those who wronged him.
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. THQ, Darksiders, Vigil Games and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

About Dark Horse Comics
Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and best-selling prose author Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and the Occultist. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan the Barbarian, Mass Effect, Serenity, and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the United States and is recognized as both an innovator in the cause of creator rights and the comics industry’s leading publisher of licensed material.

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