On the 4th Day of “Mr. Robot,” USA Network Gave to Me… A Look Behind the Scenes! [PREVIEW]

Merry Robot-mas, friends! In case you weren’t aware, USA Network has so graciously gifted us with yet another advent treat leading up to the premiere of Mr. Robot October 6.

What’s that? You haven’t been keeping up? Okay!

USA Network

Start with Day “Eleven” and you’ll get “Silver Bells”.

Day “Ten”  shows Zhang and Mr. Price, who sounds like he’s in Hell.

Day “Nine” gives us cast photos, posters if you like.

Day “Eight” saw Dom interrogated, try as they might.

Day “Seven” was a holiday card, from F-Society.

Day “Six” presents trinkets, Funko POP! figures we all need.

Day “Five” is a sweater to keep you toasty while you’re hacking.

Day “Four” peeks behind the scenes, perspective we’ve been lacking.

That’s right, friends! Today’s treat is a three and a half minute behind-the-scenes look at the show and its trajectory from the time it started to when the cast read the final script for the first time.

We start with an interview with creator Sam Esmail, but then we go on to hear inside perspectives from nearly every member of our main cast.

Yes, including Rami Malek (who we all know you have a crush on). We also hear from Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Grace Gummer, Michael Cristofer, Martin Wallstrom, and BD Wong.

MR. ROBOT — “Unauthorized” Episode 401 — Pictured: (l-r) Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson, Christian Slater as Mr. Robot — (Photo by: Elizabeth Fisher/USA Network)

This reminds me a lot of the behind the scenes content you would find on a DVD circa mid-late 2000s and I love it. I know it’s not everybody’s jam, but as someone who was (and frankly, still is) obsessed with the mechanics behind the media, this is basically like heaven…hacker heaven?

Back on track, the cast talks about their favorite episodes and scenes to shoot, how the show has impacted them, and how it’s felt being a part of a show that became so big and such a comment on current political affairs so quickly.

I can’t wait until Sunday when we finally get the season premiere!

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Fantastic Four Funko Pops Have Been Announced!

The Fantastic Four is finally back in the building. I have been waiting for this line for a long time. Dr. Doom and the thing and The silver surfer were available back in the day. However, we have not seen a single Fantastic Four character since. In this lineup, we will be getting Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and The Thing. Some other notable Fantastic Four characters are getting their debut with the return of Dr. Doom and Silver Surfer. The Fantastic Four companion Herbie will also be making his appearance as well as villains such as Mole Man, Super Skrull and Galactus himself. The reveals don’t stop there though, we will also be getting some exclusive Fantastic Four Funko Pop figures. Johnny Storm will be getting two exclusives, one is a Hot Topic and the other is a glow-in-the-dark Specialty Series. The Invisible Woman will be getting a GameStop exclusive and The Thing in disguise will be a Barnes & Noble exclusive. We will also be getting a 10-inch thing exclusive to Target. Funko also did announce Fantastic Four Mystery Minis will be on the way. GameStop and Target will be getting exclusive Mystery Minis figures too. This is a reveal I am super excited about I can’t wait to on every single one of these. 

Fantastic Four Funko Pops and Mystery Minis have not been given a release dates just yet. Besides the exclusives, the commons should cost $11.99 and some pre-order links are already available online and located here. I hope we can see a release for these Funko Pops and Mystery Minis soon because my collection is calling their names!

“It’s Clobberin’ Time”

 

Coming Soon: Fantastic Four—Mystery Minis and Pop!

Bring a touch of the fantastic to your collection with a Mystery Mini series including Mister Fantastic, a stretched version of Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, Thing, Doctor Doom, Silver Surfer, Galactus, Mole Man, Namor, Super-Skrull and Terrax.

A Mystery Mini series available exclusively at Target includes Mister Fantastic, a stretched version of Mister Fantastic, Doctor Doom, Silver Surfer, Galactus, Mole Man, Namor, Super-Skrull, Terrax, Thing, Invisible Woman (in suit), and Human Torch.

A Mystery Mini series available exclusively at GameStop includes Silver Surfer in a new pose, Invisible Woman (transitional), and Doctor Doom in a new pose.

Round out the collection with Pop! Mister Fantastic, Pop! Invisible Woman, Pop! Human Torch, Pop! Thing, Pop! Mole Man, Pop! Doctor Doom, Pop! Silver Surfer, Pop! H.E.R.B.I.E., Pop! Super-Skrull and Pop! Galactus.

Pop! Thing wearing a disguise is available as a Barnes and Noble exclusive, Pop! Invisible Woman is available as a GameStop exclusive, Pop! Human Torch Glow in the Dark is available as a Funko Specialty Series exclusive, Pop! Human Torch is available as a Hot Topic exclusive, and a 10” Pop! Thing is available as a Target exclusive.

 

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New Star Wars Funko Pops Coming to a Galaxy Near You

Star Wars Funko Pop fans rejoice because we will be getting a massive Star Wars Funko release. The first stop in our galactic voyage is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Star Wars Funko Pops. There are 13 figures in this release as well as a Pop Ride and a Movie Moment. We will be seeing some favorite characters like Rey, Finn, BB-8, Kylo Ren and some new characters like Sith Jet Trooper, Lando Calrissian and D-O. The next stop is the Outer Rim with new Star Wars Funko pops for The Mandalorian. There will be four figures in this line including the Mandalorian himself and IG Assassin droid. There are also two Star Wars Funko figures coming out for Jedi: Fallen Order. We will be getting both the main character Cal and the Second Sister Inquisitor. The train does not stop there as Walmart will be getting exclusive Star Wars Funko products. They will be getting three golden Star Wars Funko characters, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. Walmart will also be getting some Star Wars tees in novelty packaging for the original trilogy. Last but not least is my favorite announcement. Target will be getting a specialty series line of Boba Fett Star Wars Funko Pops. We will be seeing two Boba Fett 10 inches as well as a specialty designed Boba. We will also be getting some tees, hats and a backpack from the line too.

It is unclear on when these Star Wars Funko Pops will be released, some could hit stores on Triple Force Friday, October 4th. Other Star Wars Funko Pops will be up and available for pre-order this Friday, located here. All of the commons will be the normal price of $11.99, prices of the Pop Ride, Movie Moment and the tees are unsure at the moment. Designer Boba Fett is supposed to be priced at $17.99 and includes a pop stack. He should be available this Friday at Target for Triple Force Friday. 

 

May the Force be with You!

Coming Soon: Pop! Star Wars™—Star Wars™: The Rise of Skywalker! Bring home your favorite Movie Moment from Star Wars™: The Rise of Skywalker with First Order Tread Speeder™.

Bring home Pop! Sith Jet Trooper™, Pop! Rey™, Pop! Jannah™, Pop! Finn™, Pop! BB-8™, Pop! Kylo Ren™, Pop! Zorii Bliss™, Pop! First Order Jet Trooper™, Pop! Lieutenant Connix™, Pop! Poe Dameron™, Pop! Rose™, Pop! D-O, Pop! Lando Calrissian™ and Pop Deluxe! ™Supreme Leader Kylo Ren™.

Coming Soon: Pop! Star Wars™—The Mandalorian

Celebrate the most stellar fandom of them all with your favorite characters from space western web television series The Mandalorian. Bring home Pop! The Mandalorian™, Pop! Kuiil™, Pop! IG-11™ and Pop! Cara Dune™.

Coming Soon: Pop! Games—Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order

Celebrate the most stellar fandom of them all with your favorite Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order characters including Pop! Cal Kestis™ with BD-1 and Pop! Second Sister™.

Coming Soon: Gold Star Wars™ Pop! and Star Wars™ VHS Tees! Exclusively at Walmart! 

Coming Soon: Star Wars | Futura available exclusively at Target!

 

 

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Activision Blizzard Returns to Brand Licensing Europe 2019

ACTIVISION BLIZZARD CONSUMER PRODUCTS GROUP HIGHLIGHTS RAPID INTERNATIONAL GROWTH THROUGH ICONIC FRANCHISE PORTFOLIO, ECOMMERCE EXPANSION AND TAILORED MERCHANDISE PROGRAMS

 

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain amongst others top list of fast budding European markets, in addition to China, for consumer products

 

 

LONDON – Oct. 1, 2019 – Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group (ABCPG) returns to Brand Licensing Europe 2019 (BLE) showcasing its strong international growth within key consumer video game markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France and Italy, as well as China, amongst others. With each of these key markets capturing a large community of video game fans, Activision Blizzard continues to expand its consumer products offerings tied to the company’s iconic franchise portfolio through tailored and localized brand collaborations and partnerships. ABCPG consumer products will be featured at Booth #D300 of the ExCeL London.

 

“With Activision Blizzard continuing to expand its global reach through content in areas of mobile and esports, additional opportunities are opening up for us to deliver product programs that bring our games to life in the real world,” stated Steve Young, President of Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group. “With Europe being an already mature market for our games, consumer products’ expansion in key territories like the UK, France or Germany is a natural extension for all of our franchises. China also presents a massive opportunity for growth, with fans who are incredibly passionate and engaged with our titles. Our communities are global and, with that in mind, we are dedicated to delighting our players around the world with customized, culturally relevant merchandise programs to extend the core game experience.”

 

Through the continued expansion of the company’s international reach, ABCPG is working with best-in-class, global and regional retailers and licensees through diverse distribution channels across consumer product categories, such as specialty, mass, grocery, homeware, beauty and fashion. Sample partners and collaborators include Rubber Road’s apparel, fashion accessories and home goods; Paladone’s homewares; Gaya’s apparel and home products; AOC’s branded monitors; HLA’s apparel; and language-based specialists Panini’s novels, amongst many others.

 

Adapting an “Always-on” Approach for Call of Duty

 

The definitive first-person, action game franchise Call of Duty also continues to build on an expansive previous year with new relationships and offerings in 2019 centered on a 360-degree strategy – evolving from a cyclical to an “always-on” approach creating new consumer touchpoints that extend the franchise beyond the core game experience.

 

Today’s launch of Call of Duty: Mobile offers expanded opportunities globally to fans and new ways to connect with the brand. The accessibility of the game on mobile allows ABCPG to fully embrace the possibilities with consumer products around the globe as Activision Publishing continues with new releases for fans throughout 2019 and into 2020.

With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare releasing on Oct. 25, ABCPG will continue to expand the brand into new categories in the lifestyle space. In collaboration with Activision Publishing, international streetwear brand DRKN will launch a high-end Call of Duty capsule collection, which will be available in Fall 2019. Newly appointed Pan-European apparel and fashion accessory partner Fashion UK will also launch with a range of products across a wide selection of retailers for Call of Duty fans worldwide. McFarlane will also kickoff the McFarlane Call of Duty line with the release of the Captain Price McFarlane Collectible. Additional Call of Duty products will also return from existing partners Astro, KontrolFreek, New Era and Pyramid International.

 

The upcoming professionalized 2020 Call of Duty esports league season with 12 franchise teams will feature a major professional esports league with city-based teams. The next iteration of Call of Duty esports begins in 2020 and will feature games played in each team’s home market. ABCPG is exploring consumer product opportunities for the new format and season.

 

Diversifying the Overwatch^® Consumer Products Portfolio and Disrupting the Esports Space through the Overwatch League

 

Product offerings for Blizzard Entertainment’s team-based first-person shooter Overwatch continues to diversify and expand throughout 2019. The Overwatch League continues to break new ground following the launch of its new ecommerce platform with partner Fanatics and the epic conclusion to the 2019 season. The 2020 Overwatch League season will be filled with homecomings for fans as matches are leaving the Blizzard Arena Los Angeles for local venues across the globe. With matches in 19 cities around the world, such as New York, Vancouver, Paris, Shanghai and Seoul, there will be many chances for global fans to purchase the gear of their favorite teams and players at homestand events and local retail stores throughout the season.

Hasbro and the LEGO Group continue to lead the charge with the successful launches of Hasbro’s Overwatch Ultimates action figures and new Nerf Rivals blasters, and the latest LEGO Overwatch additions. The franchise also continues to build its publishing portfolio. Working with Insight Editions, global Overwatch fans and foodies can also get their hands on the newly released Overwatch: The Official Cookbook filled with more than 100 recipes inspired by the heroes of Blizzard Entertainment’s hit game. New Overwatch product licensees include home and bedding licensee Character World, UK fashion and apparel licensee Level Up Wear, and Paladone who will be releasing Overwatch gifts and accessories.

 

Activision Blizzard Anniversaries at the Forefront

 

With three milestone anniversaries – the 40^th anniversary of Activision Publishing, the 25^th anniversary of Blizzard’s Warcraft^® franchise, and the 15^th anniversary of World of Warcraft – celebrating the rich history of its iconic brands, ABCPG is leaning further into consumer interests and demand through expanded world-class partnerships to deliver engaging, relevant and innovative consumer products.

 

This year is the 40^th anniversary of Activision Publishing and its rich history helping to support and define the standard for innovation within the video game industry. Looking into Activision’s past, present and future, ABCPG wants to celebrate gamers – across generations – by leaning into the strong consumer demand for retro properties with the reemergence of iconic characters from Crash Bandicoot and Spyro. ABCPG is dedicated to fully embracing the possibilities with consumer products as the company continues with new releases for fans throughout 2019, with products such as the Crash Bandicoot POP! Figures and Crash Team Racing vinyl figures from Funko, Spyro Big Box Exclusive Merchandise Crates and Cable Guys from Exquisite Gaming, and Crash Bandicoot homeware from Pyramid International, among a number of others.

 

This year, Blizzard Entertainment is also celebrating the 25^th anniversary of its Warcraft franchise and the 15^th anniversary for World of Warcraft. At BLE, fans will be able to have the first look at the World of Warcraft fine art print collection from Cook & Becker, a new board game from Asmodee, and the upcoming World of Warcraft novel World of Warcraft: Traveler from Scholastic, in addition to expanded offerings from new licensees.

 

BLE Gaming & Esports Activation Zone

 

In conjunction with the Activision and Blizzard anniversary celebrations, Activision Blizzard’s iconic franchises will be featured in PowerStation Studios’ new Gaming & Esports Activation (Booth #D280) for the first time ever, which will be located in the Character & Entertainment Zone at BLE. The Gaming & Esports Activation will offer a colorful, innovative and interactive gaming experience for visitors, including a 14-meter long Character Mural and Gaming Timeline bringing to life beloved gaming brands and icons from the last 40 years. Activision Blizzard properties will be featured in two areas within the gaming activation zone, including the following:

• An elaborate mural of gaming history featuring some of Activision and Blizzard’s most memorable IPs, including:

o   Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Pitfall, Spyro, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft

• The lifestyle Activision booth, where attendees will take a look into ABCPG’s license products creative development process. Featured properties include Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro and Activision Classics

 

More information on the new PowerStation Studios’ Gaming & Esports Activation can be found on the BLE website here.

 

Later this month, ABCPG will also attend the 2019 China Licensing Expo to showcase its range of upcoming and available consumer products, Asian partnerships and collaborations to drive further growth within the Chinese market.

 

About Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group

Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company and a leading standalone interactive entertainment company. Building on the existing consumer products businesses, the Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group encompasses Activision, Blizzard and King’s franchises. The division is passionate about working with best-in-class licensees around the world to create high quality and deeply relevant merchandise that gives fans new ways to play, display, wear and live the brands they love. Activision Blizzard is home to iconic and beloved entertainment franchises, including Activision’s Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Skylanders®; Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft®, and Overwatch®; and King Digital Entertainment’s Candy Crush.

 

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®, Hearthstone, Overwatch®, the Warcraft, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, and the multifranchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes twenty-two #1 games^* and numerous Game of the Year awards. The company’s online gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest online-gaming services in the world, with millions of active players.

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On the 5th Day of “Mr. Robot,” USA Network Gave to Me… 5 Creepy Christmas Sweaters! [PREVIEW]

Happy Holidays, friends! Er, well I suppose it’s just one holiday, and that one is the Mr. Robot season 4 premiere on October 6… which so happens to be one week from today.

What better way to celebrate than with an advent calander? Well, we can think of a few ways, but luckily USA Network picked up on that and granted our wishes! (Most of them, at least. I’m still waiting for Rami Malek to pop out of a cake and announce a prequel series, but I may be waiting awhile for that one to come true.)

Before I get too off track, let me explain what’s going on. Mr. Robot has set up a website featuring a “Tree of Materalisim” that grants us a new virtual present each day leading up to the premiere of their fourth and final season.

Oh, this countdown is news to you? Well, you’re familiar with an advent calendar, right? The thing with one treat every day up until Christmas? This is pretty much the exact same thing – except for Mr. Robot. Granted, there’s also a distinct lack of chocolates… but that’s neither here nor there.

USA Network

 

Yes, it’s just an image of a sweater print – but I give it one hour until it’s up on the internet, being sold as a real sweater / sweatshirt. For bonus points, I give it a day until “Cease and Desist” orders get slapped on those sellers – and by the end of the week, USA will likely have this up as official merch.

So here’s where we are…

Start with Day “Eleven” and you’ll get “Silver Bells”.

Day “Ten”  shows Zhang and Mr. Price, who sounds like he’s in Hell.

Day “Nine” was a series of cast photos, posters if you like.

Day “Eight” saw Dom interrogated, try as they might.

Day “Seven” was a holiday card, from F-Society.

Day “Six” presents trinkets, Funko POP! figures we all need.

Day “Five” delivers a festive sweater; will you use it to brave the weather?

It is a pretty dope design, but that’s really not the best part about today’s countdown.

USA gave us a sneak unlisted trailer, so only those in the know and with the link get to see (as least while we were writing this). Wanna see?

We get some new images, a “give ’em hell” attitude from Elliot (who’s ready to finish this and take “them” down), and of course, the lingering question, “are you ready to finish this?”

Yes, Elliot, we are so ready. Is it Sunday yet?

So what will tomorrow bring, all wrapped up with a big, shiny bow?

Keep checking here – otherwise you might not know!

Mr. Robot returns on October 6 and not a day before,

Be sure to catch Elliot and friends with antics for sure.

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On the 6th Day of “Mr Robot,” USA Network Gave to Me… A Funko POP! Giveaway? [PREVIEW]

Happy Holidays, friends! Er, well I suppose it’s just one holiday, and that one is the Mr. Robot season 4 premiere on October 6… which so happens to be one week from today.

What better way to celebrate than with an advent calander? Well, we can think of a few ways, but luckily USA Network picked up on that and granted our wishes! (Most of them, at least. I’m still waiting for Rami Malek to pop out of a cake and announce a prequel series, but I may be waiting awhile for that one to come true.)

Before I get too off track, let me explain what’s going on. Mr. Robot has set up a website featuring a “Tree of Materalisim” that grants us a new virtual present each day leading up to the premiere of their fourth and final season.

USA Network/Funko

Today’s gift waiting under the Mr. Robot tree is a giveaway to win a complete set of Mr. Robot Funko POP! figures.

Simply click on Darlene’s heart-shaped sunglasses labeled “6” and you’ll be taken to an entry form that asks the basics – address, email, the box you tick when you haven’t read the terms and conditions – and there you have it! You’re entered for a chance to win the tiny likeness of your favorite characters.

They have been releasing trailers and clips outside of the countdown website, so I wonder if we’ll get a new clip today… USA Network, please?

USA Network

So here’s where we are…

Start with Day “Eleven” and you’ll get “Silver Bells”.

Day “Ten”  shows Zhang and Mr. Price, who sounds like he’s in hell.

Day “Nine” was a series of cast photos, posters if you like.

Day “Eight” saw Dom interrogated, try as they might.

Day “Seven” was a holiday card, from F-Society.

Day “Six” presents trinkets, Funko POP! figures we all need.

So what will tomorrow bring, all wrapped up with a big, shiny bow?

Keep checking here – otherwise you might not know!

Mr. Robot returns on October 6 and not a day before,

Be sure to catch Elliot and friends with antics for sure.

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Coming Soon from Funko: Pop! Football – Paris Saint-Germain

COMING SOON: POP! FOOTBALL – PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

Whether you know it as football, soccer or fútbol, indulge your love of the greatest sport of them all with Pops! including Paris Saint-Germain’s forward Kylian Mbappé with his away kit and third kit.

Coming Soon!

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Daniel Pickett

Today, Forbidden Planet Cardiff Celebrates Thirty Years – Sponsored by Funko

Clearly it’s down to the presence of Torchwood in the town, constantly popping in and buying comics, books, CDs and DVDs to keep an eye on what the Doctor is up to. But today Forbidden Planet Cardiff is celebrating its 30th birthday with giveaways, cosplay competitions and raffle prizes.

Sitting proud on 5 Duke Street in Cardiff city centre, Forbidden Planet Cardiff first opened its doors in 1989. Like its 14 sister shops around the country, it occupies a hallowed place in the hearts of local fans: although the scene might be a little more crowded today, at that time shops specialising in imported American comics and merchandise were few and far between in the UK. Through their high street presence, Forbidden Planet helped shift what was once geek culture merchandise firmly into the mainstream.

They’ve got over 200 goodie bags to hand out to customers as they arrive, and prizes for best cosplay in adult and child categories. Spending over £10 gets a tombola ticket to win prizes including a premium Hot Toys figurine worth hundreds of pounds. And have partnered up with US licensing giant Funko, the company behind those ubiquitous Pop! Vinyl figurines, to offer a raffle with 30 Funko prizes to win, for those who spend over £30 on Funko products to for a chance to grab one of those.

They’ll also have guest appearances from local artists Chris Philips (Candleman) and Dan Harris (Druid Investigations, Lou Scannon), and face painting on site.

“We’re immensely proud to have served fellow fans for so long, but it’s also fantastic to see new young faces light up as they discover us for the first time,” said Lucy Beese, Cardiff branch manager. “We’re looking forward to celebrating with all the people, young and less-young, who’ve made the shop what it is.”

Their doors open in half an hour…

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Coming Soon from Funko: Pop! Movies – Abominable

COMING SOON: POP! MOVIES – ABOMINABLE

Add this adorable Yeti to your Pop! Collection!

Coming Soon!

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Daniel Pickett

#HARLEYQUINN STORMS GOTHAM CITY FOR #NYCC 2019!

FROM HUDSON YARDS TO JAVITS CENTER…

HARLEY QUINN DESCENDS ON NEW YORK COMIC CON

DC & Warner Bros. to celebrate Harley’s upcoming adventures on the big and small screens with a crazy array of events across the city, including a movie costumes display, an immersive Harley Quinn Art Gallery … and more!

 

BURBANK, CA – SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – New York Comic-Con is about to get sassy as DC and Warner Bros. bring Harley Quinn to Gotham City in a big way!

 

In celebration of the much-anticipated release of the new DC UNIVERSE original animated series Harley Quinn,as well as her upcoming feature in which she teams up with a gang of absolutely kickass DC girls, Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), fans will have multiple opportunities to interact with this beloved character from comics, TV and film, including a mix of fun activations, stunts…and a surprise or two!

 

BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN)

The DC booth (#SC4001) opens on Thursday with the reveal of several never-before-seen Birds of Prey character costumes from the film, including Harley Quinn, Black Canary, Huntress, Renee Montoya and Cassandra Cain. Fans can take part in photo opportunities, giveaways and cosplay meet-ups, as well as be the first to see new lifestyle products inspired by the film. In addition to Funko’s collectible Pop! figures, Harley devotees can look for exclusive fashion collections from premier brands and retailers! In addition, on Saturday and Sunday, the DC booth will transform into the ultimate Harley playground with – because, of course, with Harley you should expect the unexpected – special surprises.

 

Outside the convention center, and all across the city, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Birds of Prey… will tantalize fans with eye-popping, psychedelic, Harley-ized billboards popping up everywhere. So be on the lookout – meaning, look up!

 

HARLEY QUINN POP-UP GALLERY

The mayhem continues on Friday, October 4 at DC Universe’s Headquarters(#DCUHQ) at the Hudson Yards Loft with the debut of “The Fantabulous Evolution of One Harley Quinn Gallery”, an immersive pop-up installation.

The Fantabulous Evolution of One Harley Quinn Gallery, just steps from the Javits Center, and open to the public, Harley will reign from the original concept sketch for Batman: The Animated Series through the theatrical release of Birds of Prey cover art.

No Badge Required! This fun, interactive exhibit will invite fans to experience the evolution of DC’s most delightfully deranged Super-Villain. From her first comic book appearance to her upcoming animated series and her next big-screen adventure, get a sneak peek at all things Harley Quinn including special edition cover art, original and exclusive art from the new animated series as well as model sheets, sketches, collectibles, props, costumes and more.  The exhibit will feature art by Amanda Conner, Jim Lee and Bruce Timm, among others. No badges, tickets or reservations required!

“Harley is allowed to be human, just like the rest of us. She can have fun, make mistakes, throw tantrums… you have a lot of characters that have to be perfect, but she can be imperfect. And what’s really fun is she gets to do all the mischievous and fiendish things that the rest of us can only fantasize about doing,” said Amanda Conner, legendary comic book artist and concept artist on the Harley Quinn animated series on DCU.

 

HARLEY QUINN ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES ONLY ON DCU

Fans will also get a chance to catch an early look at DC UNIVERSE’s adult animated action-comedy series Harley Quinn on Sunday, October 6 at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden at 1:05 pm. (NYCC badge required.)

 

PANEL: HARLEY QUINN IN COMICS

Harley Quinn continues to have an important role in the DC Publishing line. She’ll be celebrated at the convention with a panel, hosted by Damian Holbrook, and featuring writers and artists currently working on the following titles that will be promoted at NYCC on Saturday, October 5th from 5:15-6:15 (Room 1A21).

 

• Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass – Written by Mariko Tamaki, with art by Steve Pugh. A young adult graphic novel on sale now!

• Harley Quinn monthly series – Written by Sam Humphries, with art by Sami Basri; Issue #66 on sale October

• Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity – Written by Kami Garcia; art by Mico Suayan and Mike Mayhew; Issue #1 on sale October 9

• Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year – Written by Mark Russell; issue #1 on sale December 18

• Birds of Prey  – Written by Brian Azzarello; Art by Emanuela Lupacchino and Ray McCarthy; Issue #1 on sale in February 2020

To keep up with all the Harley activities during NYCC, get the latest updates on the DC and DC UNIVERSE social channels including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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ABOUT BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN)

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) stars Margot Robbie in the title role. Directed by Cathy Yan, the film also stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress; Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary; Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya; Chris Messina as Victor Zsasz; and Ewan McGregor as Roman Sionis.  Newcomer Ella Jay Basco also stars as Cassandra “Cass” Cain in her feature film debut.

 

Yan directed from a script by Christina Hodson, based on characters from DC.  Robbie also produced, alongside Bryan Unkeless and Sue Kroll. The film’s executive producers are Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman, Geoff Johns, David Ayer and Hans Ritter.

 

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, a LuckyChap/Clubhouse Production, a Kroll & Co. Entertainment Production, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).  Opening in theaters and IMAX nationwide on February 7, 2020, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

 

ABOUT HARLEY QUINN ANIMATED SERIES

Exclusive to DC UNIVERSE, Harley Quinn puts everyone’s favorite Gotham villainess front and center as Harley has finally broken things off with the Joker and attempts to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City. Voicing the title role of Harley Quinn, Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) leads an all-star comedic voice cast which includes Lake Bell (Bless This Mess), Alan Tudyk (Doom Patrol), Tony Hale (Veep), Ron Funches (Powerless), JB Smoove (Spiderman: Far From Home), Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Diedrich Bader (Veep), Chris Meloni (Happy!), Jim Rash (Community), Wanda Sykes (Black-ish) and so many more. Harley Quinn is produced by Ehsugadee Productions in association with Warner Bros. Animation, with executive producers Kaley Cuoco, Sam Register, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey. Check out DC UNIVERSE at https://www.dcuniverse.com/join.

 

ABOUT DC UNIVERSE

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ABOUT DC

DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics and graphic novels in the world and home to some of the most iconic and recognizable characters ever created. As a creative unit of WarnerMedia, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games and the DC Universe subscription streaming service. For more information visit dccomics.com.

 

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