Boys over Flowers Epilogue Due Soon

Press release from VIZ Media:

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE CAPTIVATING EPILOGUE TO BOYS OVER FLOWERS MANGA

Acclaimed Series that Helped Define the Shojo Manga Genre Concludes with a New Release that Contains Two Short Stories

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, delights fans of shojo manga (graphic novels for girls) with the announcement of the upcoming release of BOYS OVER FLOWERS: JEWELRY BOX on October 13th. The new volume is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

BOYS OVER FLOWERS: JEWELRY BOX is a collection of two new short stories by Yoko Kamio, the creator of the acclaimed BOYS OVER FLOWERS series. The new epilogue takes place one year after the end of the original BOYS OVER FLOWERS story, which concluded with Volume 36. It also contains a section with some of the important events in the series that show the characters maturing, plus a special bonus strip!

“Yoko Kamio, one of the most beloved shojo manga creators of all time, just couldn't stay away from some of her favorite characters and we’re proud to announce the publication of BOYS OVER FLOWERS: JEWELRY BOX,” says Candice Uyloan, Product Marketing Director, VIZ Media “This volume serves as a fitting conclusion to a series that helped to establish the shojo manga genre in the U.S. and fans won’t want to miss this chance to get reacquainted with main character Tsukushi.”

Creator Yoko Kamio made her manga debut in 1986 with WAITING UNTIL 20 and her other notable manga series includes I REALLY REALLY LIKE YOU and MARY’S LAMB. Her seminal title BOYS OVER FLOWERS (published in the US by VIZ Media), followed the romantic and social dramas of a girl in high school, broke sales records selling over 35 million copies and went on to become the best-selling shojo manga in Japan. The series went on to win the 1996 Shogakukan Comic Award in the shojo category. BOYS OVER FLOWERS was also adapted into a successful animated series and live action film.

For more information on this title as well as other shojo titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.viz.com.

VIZ Media to Publish "Boys over Flowers" Epilogue

Press release from VIZ Media:

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE CAPTIVATING EPILOGUE TO BOYS OVER FLOWERS MANGA

Acclaimed Series that Helped Define the Shojo Manga Genre Concludes with a New Release that Contains Two Short Stories

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, delights fans of shojo manga (graphic novels for girls) with the announcement of the upcoming release of BOYS OVER FLOWERS: JEWELRY BOX on October 13th. The new volume is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

BOYS OVER FLOWERS: JEWELRY BOX is a collection of two new short stories by Yoko Kamio, the creator of the acclaimed BOYS OVER FLOWERS series. The new epilogue takes place one year after the end of the original BOYS OVER FLOWERS story, which concluded with Volume 36. It also contains a section with some of the important events in the series that show the characters maturing, plus a special bonus strip!

“Yoko Kamio, one of the most beloved shojo manga creators of all time, just couldn't stay away from some of her favorite characters and we’re proud to announce the publication of BOYS OVER FLOWERS: JEWELRY BOX,” says Candice Uyloan, Product Marketing Director, VIZ Media “This volume serves as a fitting conclusion to a series that helped to establish the shojo manga genre in the U.S. and fans won’t want to miss this chance to get reacquainted with main character Tsukushi.”

Creator Yoko Kamio made her manga debut in 1986 with WAITING UNTIL 20 and her other notable manga series includes I REALLY REALLY LIKE YOU and MARY’S LAMB. Her seminal title BOYS OVER FLOWERS (published in the US by VIZ Media), followed the romantic and social dramas of a girl in high school, broke sales records selling over 35 million copies and went on to become the best-selling shojo manga in Japan. The series went on to win the 1996 Shogakukan Comic Award in the shojo category. BOYS OVER FLOWERS was also adapted into a successful animated series and live action film.

For more information on this title as well as other shojo titles from VIZ Media, please visit http://www.viz.com/.

Hot for Teacher, Yaoi Style

I finished the yaoi manga Cause of My Teacher

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is a short story collection from Temari Matsumoto, the creator of Just My Luck. Here, just about all these stories should have been longer because there were good ideas and drama behind them.

Star Trek Exhibition Begins Friday

Press release from Business Wire:

STAR TREK® THE EXHIBITION Beams into Hollywood & Highland October 10

Exhibition to Feature Props and Costumes from 2009 Blockbuster Film

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION will open October 10 for an interactive, hands-on limited engagement at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, Calif. Presented by the Event Agency, under license from CBS Consumer Products, the 10,000 square foot touring exhibition contains the world’s most comprehensive collection of authentic Star Trek ships, set recreations, costumes and props from five television series and 11 films spanning more than 40 years. This exhibit includes props and costumes from the 2009 J.J. Abrams directed film Star Trek.

This unparalleled experience enables the public to step inside the Star Trek universe and become active participants in the legacy that has captivated imaginations for generations. Whether it’s sitting on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise or traveling through space on motion simulators, STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION fully immerses visitors in the legendary adventure that has become synonymous with scientific innovation and ingenuity.

“STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION is the ultimate voyage through a legendary piece of history, giving visitors a first-hand look at the scientific endeavors of the Enterprise crew,” states Brian Bouquet, president of The Event Agency. “This opportunity will go a long way to inspire the next generation to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and motivate everyone to boldly go where no one has gone before.”

Highlights of STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION include:
Props and costumes from the J.J. Abrams directed film, Star Trek.

Capt. Kirk’s chair with a visitor photo opportunity using green screen technology

Recreation of the Engineering Room from the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D

Shinzon’s throne featured in the film Star Trek: Nemesis

Recreation of the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, featured in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Visitors can sit in Jean-Luc Picard’s Captain’s Chair.

A replica of the sickbay from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The ship’s sickbay was the setting for many of the show’s most important scenes.

Recreation of Quark’s Bar from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine featuring live music and special event entertainment.

Tickets for STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION range from $10.50 to $16.50 and can be purchased at the box office or in advance at www.ticketweb.com. The exhibit is open seven days a week: Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, text “Hollywood” to 75309 or call 866-940-3976. The address for the exhibit is 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028.

Visit the STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION fan page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollywood-CA/Star-Trek-The-Exhibition-in-Hollywood/143005187981?ref=ts. And follow the exhibition on Twitter @StarTrekhwood

STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION is produced by The Event Agency and licensed from CBS Consumer Products. The Event Agency, Inc. is a Southern California entertainment marketing firm specializing in the marketing promotion of touring events. It serves as a one stop shop for clients including: Bodies… The Exhibition, Titanic The Artifact Exhibition, Motor Trend Auto Shows and AMP Live Events. The Event Agency independently produces and tours over 60 events nationally and internationally every year.

Two-Book Inio Asano Set Coming Soon

Press release from VIZ Media:

VIZ MEDIA TO PUBLISH THE POIGNANT NEW MANGA SERIES WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

Series Offers A Powerful Collection Of Realistic Vignettes That Explore The Angst-Ridden Lives Of Young People On The Brink Of Adulthood

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, expands its notable VIZ Signature manga imprint with the publication of Inio Asano’s WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD! on October 20th. The 2-volume series (each sold separately but launch simultaneously) is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN.

A poignant collection of intersecting vignettes depicting twenty-something angst, WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD! explores the various ways that modern life can be at once ridiculous and sublime, terrible and precious, wasted and celebrated. In Volume 1, what begins with a college dropout bored of her mediocre routine soon becomes a fantastic series of stories about the unexpected ways that different lives intersect. Filled with magical realism in the face of the cold reality of daily modern life, at their core these stories are about young people discovering something precious amidst the chaos of existence. Volume 2 explores similar themes including the cruelty of childhood, the delusion of adulthood, the permanence of death, and how people find a way to remain resolute and laugh in the face of reality.

“Inio Asano masterfully captures the essence of youth, and WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD! depicts both the exhilaration and frustration felt by a diverse group of twenty-somethings trying to find their place amidst the impersonal urban sprawl of Tokyo,” says Candice Uyloan, Director, Brand Management for VIZ Media. “Fans of everything from Catcher in the Rye to Reality Bites will find this series an impressive and heartfelt read. Asano’s realistic story is ultimately a commentary on how modern life and the choices one makes impact the struggle to grow up and fit in and we look forward to readers discovering this thought-provoking new title.”

Creator Inio Asano drew initial attention for his short story HELLO FROM OUTER SPACE, which won the 1st Sunday GX rookie prize in 2001. WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD also appeared in the pages of Sunday GX. Asano’s other works include CITY OF LIGHT, OYASUMI PUN PUN and the acclaimed SOLANIN (which is published in North America by VIZ Media and was nominated for a Will Eisner Comic Industry Award).
For more information on this titles, and others from VIZ Media, please visit www.viz.com.

Boys over Coda

I finished Boys Over Flowers: Jewelry Box (Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango)

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is a stand alone volume with two stories set a year after the end of the original series in Vol. 36.

The New Girl

I finished Strawberry 100%, Volume 10 (Strawberry 100 %)

I posted the review at the Comic Book Bin. Manga-ka Mizuki Kawashita introduces another hottie, Chinami, who is sure to make Junpei's life hell.