Publisher TOKYOPOP returns to Anime Expo this summer as it announces plans and show exclusives for Anime Expo 2024. Included for this year’s event will be a slate of some truly awesome panels, special guests, and special booth activities and premiums (so many specials!) that will be available during the convention.
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When a nostalgic toyline like Polly Pocket crosses over with the magic of the Harry Potter book series, fans of both will embark on a trip down memory lane. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and Polly Pocket are collaborating for an all-new Polly Pocket™ Harry Potter™ Compact.
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The interactivity at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is so much more than just Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge or Toadstool Cafe. There are also four interactive games guests can play to get four keys to defeat the mischievous Bowser Jr., who has stolen the Golden Mushroom! Now, at Universal Studios Hollywood scores with the debut of a new interactive wall, located within the Frosted Glacier area at Super Nintendo World.
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There’s something strange and weird happening at both Universal Resorts, so it’s time to call the Ghostbusters. The doors to an all-new haunted house inspired by Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire open at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 30, and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 5.
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With Inside Out 2 now in theaters (check out our reviews on the highly anticipated sequel), the Disneyland Resort is inviting guests to celebrate the sequel’s release with new experiences at the parks and Pixar Place Hotel, collectible merchandise, and delicious eats. And the timing couldn’t be any better as the Disneyland Resort is also celebrating Pixar Fest until August 4, 2024.
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Last year, Disney made a surprising announcement that their oceanic animated musical Moana would be developed into a live-action film. It would celebrate the islands, communities, and traditions of Pacific Islanders as seen through the eyes of a young woman eager to chart her own path by sailing the ocean.
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Screaming is customary when it comes to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. So trying not to scream in terror won’t be easy, especially when there’s a house inspired by Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II.
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This is truly exciting news for all you anime lovers (ESPECIALLY One Piece) out there! Legendary anime studio Toei Animation is planning to soft launch a new global One Piece English language YouTube channel!
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There is a day for everything. Even International Burger Day. So, Disneyland Resort is helping guests indulge in the most delicious of days with a variety of of burgers that are spread throughout Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney, and Disneyland Hotel.
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Fantasmic! — one of Disneyland Resort’s longest-running nighttime spectaculars — returns this Friday after taking a year-long hiatus when the Maleficent dragon caught fire. The show features new special effects, a return of an iconic maritime battle, and a reimagined battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent.
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Fostering and nurturing diverse voices in the arts in a meaningful way is still difficult to come by so when I see initiatives that does just that in a grand manner, I take notice. One particular initiative is from artEquity as they have invited over 100 Black playwrights from across the US to come together on Juneteenth in Los Angeles.
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When the Disneyland Resort opened the Pixar Place Hotel earlier this year, guests could relax in their Pixar-themed hotel rooms or lounge by the pool with Crush the sea turtle from Finding Nemo or Luca and Alberto from Luca. Now, the Creators Club, a new concierge lounge for club-level guests of Pixar Place Hotel, will open on May 24, 2024.
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I’ve done press coverage for the Hollywood Fringe Festival in the past before but rarely do I do press releases for upcoming performances. With Handala, an exception had to be made because not only is it a much needed celebration of Palestine but it is also a 2024 Hollywood Fringe Scholarship recipient that signifies the program’s goal of expanding and diversifying the body of work being presented at Fringe.
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Josephine Chang and I will be covering this year’s Anime Expo and to start it off, we’ll be sharing a ton of press releases for all the exciting events and guests that will be coming! Yesterday, AX announced the attendance of Ryoko Kui, the creator of the hit manga series Delicious in Dungeon as a guest of honor. Check out the press release after the jump!
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If it’s going to be May, then it’s time to get ready for Halloween. We are at the halfway point to Halloween, and as such, Disneyland Resort just shared new dates for their annual After Dark special, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party.
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Summer is just around the corner. That means schools are out, and families and friends are going on vacation. So what better way to spend the summer than at The Happiest Place on Earth? Disneyland Resort is celebrating summer and announcing a new, limited-time Three-Day Disneyland Ticket and hotel offer. These new offerings are a great way for guests to save and enjoy three days of magic at The Happiest Place on Earth.
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Nielsen — a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics — has released their latest Diverse Intelligence Series report to kick-off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The report titled, Reaching Asian American Audiences: Understanding Asian Influence and Media Consumption, highlights that Asian Americans are spending nearly equal time watching content on their TVs and smartphones. Check it out after the jump!
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Visual Communications (VC) has announced a new Special Presentation program is being added to the VC FILM FEST lineup: the Los Angeles Premiere of the Narrative Feature DÌDI (弟弟). Directed by Sean Wang, the narrative feature follows an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy who learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom. The film, which made its world premiere at Sundance, will be Wang’s fourth film at the fest.
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The Force is calling. And with the Season of the Force celebration at Disneyland Resort upon us, guests can experience limited-time offerings, plus new experiences to continue their Star Wars story at Disneyland Resort. So, just before the festivities can start, Disney has revealed some of the newest enhancements, including a new nighttime experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, along with food, merchandise and more!
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Since October 7, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have killed over 32,000 and injured over 70,000 Palestinians in their ongoing war on Gaza, under the pretext of eradicating Hamas after their attack on Israel that killed over 1,500 Israelis. The Israeli government has severely limited humanitarian aid coming in at the border crossings, leading northern Gaza to the brink of famine.
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Summertime at Disney World and the surrounding parks are about to get magical this year. Four new enhancements will launch, giving guests a more immersive experience while also celebrating cinematic milestones like the 30th anniversary release of The Lion King, and much more.
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The trip to the bayou just got a little more fun for Disneyland guests as Critter Country at the Disneyland Resort will be home to two new reimagined retail shops inspired by The Princess and The Frog. These new enhancements will be perfect for when “Tiana’s Adventure” opens later this year.
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Pixar Fest makes its return to the Disneyland Resort from April 26 to August 4, 2024. The event means that guests can celebrate the beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studio in all new ways.
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