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Cartoon Art Museum presents: The Art of Stan Sakai, 25 years of Usagi Yojimbo 2009
Mar 6th
Stan Sakai Usagi Yojimbo Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Art Museum latest exhibit “The Art of Stan Sakai: Celebrating 25 Years of Usagi Yojiimbo”, featuring over 60 pieces of original artwork by critically-acclaimed artist Stan Sakai NOW until July 5th, 2009. More >
The Japan Society, KRAZY! Manga Entertainment, Cosplay Party, March 28th, 2009
Mar 4th
The Japan Society, KRAZY! Manga Entertainment, Cosplay Party
In conjunction with the exhibition KRAZY! on March 28th, 2009 The Japan Society will hold its first-ever “Cosplay Party” inviting fans to bring out the best in cosplay costume characters for in love of anime/manga and video games. More >
Capcom, Street Fighter:The Legend of Chun-Li, ストリートファイタ
Feb 27th
Street Fighter Chun-LI
STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI is stated as 4th in a series, based off the hit video-game by Capcom Co., Ltd. This Friday (2/27/09) the SF live-action film is guaranteed to bring tons of new exciting fight sequences based of the beloved Street Fighter characters. More >
Madeline and the cats of Rome book by John Bemelmans Marciano
Feb 17th
John Marciano Bemelmans carries on the tradition of his late grandfather’s Ludwig Bemelmans marvelous works, with the latest installment of the Madeline series “Madeline and the Cats of Rome”. More >
Bemelmans Madeline book signing, cloth toy by Madame Alexander 2009 Toy Fair NYC
Feb 16th
The children book Madeline written by American author Ludwig Bemelmans. Madeline was published in 1939 and later the books were adapted into a television series and then a feature film. All feature Madeline’s daily adventures in late 1930s France. More >
Toy2R at 2009 Toy Fair sneakpeak Spring/Summer vinyl DIY Qee
Feb 16th
DIY (DO-IT-YOURSELF ) custom Qee Designer vinyl toys by Toy2R. Toy2R = “Toy to Raymond” founded by Raymond Choy is vamping it self up with a new a website, various collaborations a long with new eye catching packaging! Everything looks promising for Hong Kong based toy company with so many designer toys waiting to makes it premier this year. More >
NYCC 2009 Frist Day Photos early New York comic con coverage
Feb 7th
This years New York Comic Con is probably is not one of the best NYCC the Javis Center has ever seen. First day at NYCC as always was packed, the lines where ridiculously long even for those who paid in advance. Illustrators, game developers, novelty shops, comic book buy, sell, and traders plus the FANS!!! all under one roof to support their love of comics. More >
New Sherlock Holmes Photo reveled featuring Robert Downey Jr.
Feb 4th
New release photo featuring Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. on set of new Sherlock Holmes film. The photo features Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams produced by Warner Bros. Also co-stars Mark Strong, Kelly Reilly and Eddie Marsan., Film is due out November 13, 2009. A new portrayal by Guy Ritchie of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country. via superherohype and usatoday
Jim Henson, The Diva Code: Miss Piggy on Life, Love, and the 10,000 Idiotic Things Men Frogs Do
Jan 31st
Jim Henson was one of the most influential founding fathers for puppeteering. He single handedly created puppet characters that will and have been with most of us for a life time. One of Jim’s most notable characters the beloved or hated Miss Piggy has empowered woman for years with her sassy attitude and obsessive relationship with her man kermit. More >
New York Comic Con celebrates 50 years of the Twilight Zone featuring Arlen Schumer
Jan 26th
This years New York Comic Con has a huge list of special guest appearance by so many influential contributors in the comic/art scene. This years special guest, Arlen Schumer will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Twilight Zone, with an exclusive multimedia presentation on his own book: “Twilight Zone Forever” will be featured, February 6th, 2009 at 7pm in the Javits center during the NYCC. More >
