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VIZ Media Launches Free Sticky DOT Comics App for Kids

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stickyDOTcomics-FrVIZMedia-AppIconVIZ Media has announced the launch of sticky DOT comics, its new kids comics app for the Apple iPad and iPad mini.

Sticky DOT comics, a proprietary app developed by VIZ Media, brings the best all-ages comics to the iPad with content featuring fan-favorite characters both familiar and new. Fans can securely browse, download and read a diverse collection of popular manga and graphic novels including full volumes of Pokémon, Mameshiba, Mr. Men Little Miss, Redakai and Voltron Force.

sticky DOT comics is available for free download through the iTunes Store. Individual volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the application for a debut price of $2.99-$3.99 per volume. Readers are encouraged to check the app regularly, as new series and volumes, as well as free previews, will be added frequently.

sticky DOT comics Launch Week Titles Will Include:

  • PokÉmon Adventures
  • PokÉmon Adventures: DIAMOND AND PEARL/PLATINUM
  • PokÉmon Black and White
  • PokÉmon: DIAMOND AND PEARL ADVENTURE!
  • Mameshiba: On the Loose!
  • Little Miss Sunshine: here comes the sun!
  • Mr. Strong: Good Thing I Came Along!
  • Redakai
  • Voltron Force

The sticky DOT comics iPad app allows fans of any age can take their favorite family-friendly manga and graphic novels on the go. There’s something for everyone with this launch.

For more information on sticky DOT comics, you can check out the sticky DOT comics page on iTunes.stickyDOTcomics-FrVIZMedia-MainPage stickyDOTcomics-FrVIZMedia-VoltronForce stickyDOTcomics-FrVIZMedia-VoltronForce-Spread

VIZ Media Announces Kids Manga and Holiday Releases

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VIZ Media delivers a colorful collection of manga and other graphic novel selections that are sure to excite kids and younger fans and catch the attention of their gift-giving friends and family members this holiday season.

Published under VIZ Media’s VIZ Kids imprint, you can check out what you can expect this holiday season.

LITTLE MISS DAREDEVIL: The incredible Race · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN· Available Now! 

VIZ Media’s MR. MEN And LITTLE MISScollection features comic book versions of characters from the popular Mr. Men And Little Miss™series of children’s books, originally created by author Roger Hargreaves in 1971. LITTLE MISS DAREDEVIL: THE INCREDIBLE RACE takes readers along for a wild ride as this spunky LITTLE MISS scales the top of Mount Dillydale, takes a wrong turn and rockets into outer space, and proves that no thrill’s too thrilling for Little Miss D!

MAMESHIBA: WE COULD BE HEROES· Rated ‘A’ for All Ages ·

MSRP: $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN · Available Now!    

Are they beans? Are they dogs? Not quite either one – they’re Mameshiba! These cute friends are back for more laughs, more trivia, and more adventure! This time, the intrepid legumes travel to a magical land, combine to form a giant robot, and help a friend in love. Plus, Tiger Bean stars in three adorable shorts created by Lark Pien (Long Tail Kitty, Mr. Elephanter)!

POKÉMON ADVENTURES RED & BLUE Box set · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $49.99 U.S. / $56.99 CAN· Available Now! 

Capture the excitement of POKÉMON ADVENTURES with Volumes 1-7 of the series in a box set that also features a collectible poster! All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga adventure! Red doesn’t just want to train Pokémon, he wants to be their friend too. Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl seem game. But independent Pikachu won’t be so easy to win over! And watch out for Team Rocket, Red… They only want to be your enemy!

POKÉMON ADVENTURES GOLD & SILVER Box set · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $49.99 U.S. / $56.99 CAN· Available Now! 

The excitement continues! Complete your POKÉMON ADVENTURES collection with volumes 8-14 of the venerable series in this box set that also includes a collectible poster. Catch more exciting Pokémon adventures starring Gold and his rival Silver! First someone steals Gold’s backpack full of Poké Balls (and Pokémon!). Then someone steals Prof. Elm’s Totodile. Can Gold catch the thief – or thieves?! Keep an eye on Team Rocket, Gold… Could they be behind this crime wave?

POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE Box set · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $34.99 U.S. / $39.99 CAN· Available Now! 

Meet Pokémon Trainers Black and White in this box set of eight volumes! His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokémon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokédex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokémon. She dreams of making her Tepig Gigi a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey… What surprising new Pokémon – and people – will they meet next?!

REDAKAI Vol. 1· Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN· Available Now! 

Follow the adventures of Team Stax as they race against competitors searching the world for mystical Kairu energy, the primal power of the universe.  In the hands of good, Kairu is a living energy that guides the universe. But in the hands of evil, Kairu is the most destructive power in the world. Those who can harness it can eventually obtain the highest rank of Kairu warrior: Redakai. Ky, Maya and Boomer are Team Stax. Together they plan to conquer the Kairu!

WINX CLUB, Vol. 4: DRAGON’S FLAME · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN· Available Now! 

The WINX CLUB graphic novels follow the magical adventures of five best friends – Bloom, Stella, Musa, Tecna and Flora – at Alfea, a school for fairies in the amazing dimension of Magix. This group of beautiful fairies fights evil using their unique magical powers! As they battle scary monsters and troublemaking witches, the girls become stronger fairies and closer friends. In volume 4, after The Trix steal the power of the Dragon Flame from Bloom, they set out to seize control of the whole Magix dimension! As the Winx Club battles The Trix and Bloom tries to get her power back, some unexpected help comes from Aisha – the Fairy of Waves – and the magical Pixies!

VOLTRON FORCE®, Vol. 5: dragon dawn · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN· Available December 4th  

Years ago, Voltron mysteriously disappeared, and the five lions were scattered throughout the universe. Over time, the lions were recovered by the original Voltron Force: Lance, Pidge, Hunk, Princess Allura, and Commander Keith. Now, with the help of three new recruits, Voltron rises again, to defend the universe once more! In the latest volume, there’s a species of dragon on Planet Doom that hatches every hundred years. The eggs are just about to hatch, and Maahox orders the Drule army to collect them and ship them off to Planet Arus! Will the dragon dawn be too much for the Voltron Force?

NYCC 2012 – Voltron Panel

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Voltron heads to New York Comic Con as the Defenders of the Universe return for a panel hosted by Jeremy Corray that celebrates Voltron memories and includes some brand-new announcements!

Writer Brian “Smitty” Smith joins Artist Jacob Chabot on stage to talk about the creation of their Voltron Force comics from VIZ Media that are based on the hit Nicktoons animated TV show. The panel also features a preview of new issues of the Voltron comic lines, based on the classic series from Writer Brandon Thomas, artist N. Steven Harris and Russ Manning Award-nominated Artist Craig Cermak!

Updates on the live action movie produced by Atlas Entertainment, Relativity and Kickstart Productions will be announced, and Mattel’s Scott Neitlichwill raffle off a giant Voltron Classics Black Lion that YOU could win!

WHO: Super fans,artists, writers and producers from the entire Voltron universe. Panel speakers include:

  • From World Events Productions, Bob Koplar, Vice President, and Jeremy Corray, Creative Director
  • From VIZ Media, Traci Todd, Senior Editor, Children’s Publishing
  • For Mattel—Scott Neitlich, Marketing Manager
  • Brian “Smitty” Smith—Writer, Voltron Force comic
  • Jacob Chabot—Artist, Voltron Force comic

WHEN: Panel – Sunday, October 14th from 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EDT

WHERE: New York Comic Con, Room 1A21

SDCC 2012 – VIZ Media Invites Young Fans to Kids Day at San Diego Comic-Con

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VIZ Media welcomes younger fans and the young-at–heart on Sunday, July 15th for Kids Day at the company’s expansive booth 2813 at the San Diego Comic-Con. The day will celebrate the company’s VIZ Kids imprint with a free graphic novel sampler, Voltron Force and Winx Club lanyards, and special guest appearances to delight visitors of all ages.

Fans are invited to meet artist Ray-Anthony Height, from VIZ Media’s new original graphic novel series, Redakai, who will make an in-booth personal appearance at 12:30pm. This will be immediately followed with an appearance by fellow Redakai artist Dan Ciurczak at 1:30pm.

Visitors are also invited to meet Voltron Force Vol. 1 graphic novel artist Jacob Chabot, who will be on-hand to meet fans of the series at 2:30pm.

Voltron Force fans are encouraged to come learn the fun new Voltron Dance at 11am and 3:30pm. The first 30 fans who attend each session receive a free copy of the Voltron Force Vol. 1 graphic novel.

Winx Club fans will also want to catch a special appearance by the Winx fairies. Come and meet Bloom, Aisha and Stella at 11:30am and 4pm.

Voltron To Hold First-Ever Panel At Comic-Con!

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Official Press Release

ICONIC FRANCHISE VOLTRON®

TO HOLD ITS FIRST-EVER PANEL PRESENTATION AT COMIC-CON

CARRIE KEAGAN OF VH1, NO GOOD TV & G4 WILL MODERATE THE EVENT WITH PANELISTS FROM THQ, WORLD EVENTS PRODUCTIONS, NICKTOONS, MATTEL AND MORE

WHAT:           Voltron®, the franchise that began when the 1980s robot-themed television action series Voltron: Defender of the Universe® launched, will make its first-ever panel presentation at Comic-Con International. The panel will feature all-new and classic Voltron content including original graphic novels, the Voltron video game, Nicktoons’ Voltron Force™ television series, toys and merchandise, as well as exclusive sneak previews, never-before-seen material and big surprises for attendees.

WHO:            Carrie Keagan, current host of VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live, lead anchor on No Good TV and known for her appearances on G4’s Attack of the Show, will moderate the hour-long event, which includes artists, producers and designers from the entire Voltron universe:

  • From THQ, Adam Affrunti, producer;
  • From World Events Productions, Jeremy Corray, Voltron Force supervising producer, and Todd Garfield, Voltron Force story editor;
  • From Nicktoons, Keith Dawkins, senior vice president and general manager of Nicktoons;
  • From Mattel, Steed Sun, entertainment brands design director, Michael Montalvo, entertainment brands design manager, and Brandon Sopinsky, entertainment brands designer;
  • From Dynamite Entertainment, Joe Rybandt, editor, and Brandon Thomas, Voltron comic book writer;
  • From VIZ Media, Traci Todd, senior editor, and Jacob Chabot, cartoonist and illustrator for VIZ Media graphic novels

WHEN:           Media Room – Thursday, July 21 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Panel – Thursday, July 21 from 6p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

WHERE:         Comic-Con International

Indigo Ballroom at the Bayfront Hilton hotel
1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA. 92101

 

VOLTRON SCAVENGER HUNT:

In addition to the panel, Voltron fans can participate in the interactive adventure, “The Hunt to Form Voltron.” The scavenger hunt will take place July 21 to July 23 in the area surrounding the convention center.  Participants will play using their smartphones on a mission to find the five Voltron lion standees and their corresponding QR codes. At each standee, players will receive an exclusive button and a chance to win a variety of collectible prizes from THQ, Mattel, WEP, Viz Media and Classic Media including: a 92-inch flat screen Mitsubishi television, an Xbox 360 console, classic Voltron action figures, Voltron retro t-shirts, DVDs and more.

SDCC 2011 – Voltron Panel

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Official Press Release

ICONIC FRANCHISE VOLTRON®

TO HOLD ITS FIRST-EVER PANEL PRESENTATION AT COMIC-CON

CARRIE KEAGAN OF VH1, NO GOOD TV & G4 WILL MODERATE THE EVENT WITH PANELISTS FROM THQ, WORLD EVENTS PRODUCTIONS, NICKTOONS, MATTEL AND MORE

WHAT: Voltron®, the franchise that began when the 1980s robot-themed television action series Voltron: Defender of the Universe® launched, will make its first-ever panel presentation at Comic-Con International. The panel will feature all-new and classic Voltron content including original graphic novels, the Voltron video game, Nicktoons’ Voltron Force™ television series, toys and merchandise, as well as exclusive sneak previews, never-before-seen material and big surprises for attendees.

WHO: Carrie Keagan, current host of VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live, lead anchor on No Good TV and known for her appearances on G4’s Attack of the Show, will moderate the hour-long event, which includes artists, producers and designers from the entire Voltron universe:

  • From THQ, Adam Affrunti, producer;
  • From World Events Productions, Jeremy Corray, Voltron Force supervising producer, and Todd Garfield, Voltron Force story editor;
  • From Nicktoons, Keith Dawkins, senior vice president and general manager of Nicktoons;
  • From Mattel, Steed Sun, entertainment brands design director, Michael Montalvo, entertainment brands design manager, and Brandon Sopinsky, entertainment brands designer;
  • From Dynamite Entertainment, Joe Rybandt, editor, and Brandon Thomas, Voltron comic book writer;
  • From VIZ Media, Traci Todd, senior editor, and Jacob Chabot, cartoonist and illustrator for VIZ Media graphic novels

WHEN: Media Room – Thursday, July 21 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Panel – Thursday, July 21 from 6p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE:Comic-Con International

Indigo Ballroom at the Bayfront Hilton hotel
1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA. 92101

VOLTRON SCAVENGER HUNT:

In addition to the panel, Voltron fans can participate in the interactive adventure, “The Hunt to Form Voltron.” The scavenger hunt will take place July 21 to July 23 in the area surrounding the convention center.  Participants will play using their smartphones on a mission to find the five Voltron lion standees and their corresponding QR codes. At each standee, players will receive an exclusive button and a chance to win a variety of collectible prizes from THQ, Mattel, WEP, Viz Media and Classic Media including: a 92-inch flat screen Mitsubishi television, an Xbox 360 console, classic Voltron action figures, Voltron retro t-shirts, DVDs and more.