Michael Kogge’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Dean & Son) has ascended into the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, selling 62,104 copies through Nielsen BookScan’s TCM. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
It’s easy to read Michael Moreci’s debut novel “Black Star Renegades” and compare it to “Star Wars.” After all, the story was inspired by that epic saga. But to characterize it as a retelling or a ripoff wouldn’t do justice to this complex, self-aware and fun romp through space. “Black Star... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ahead of the theatrical release of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ on Dec. 15, the founder of the U.K.-based Church of Jediism discusses the challenges and appeal of the Jedi-based faith in his book, ‘Becoming the Force.’ Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Star Wars and the Marvel comic book movies will join Disney's upcoming streaming service, potentially giving it broader appeal beyond families with young children. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Matt Forbeck’s Star Wars: Rogue One (Egmont) has knocked Lee Child’s Night School (Bantam) off the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, shifting a stellar 57,949 copies according to Nielsen BookScan’s Total Consumer Market. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Star Wars, Harry Potter or indeed the almost century-old comic book legends Batman and Superman may have sprung from a rich creative well, but in a stunning twist all of them have been banished to the box office naughty step. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2017-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Derek Thompson unravels the mystery of Fifty Shades’ mega-salesThere are no doubt plenty of people - but probably not as many as read the book - who simply can’t fathom how EL James can have sold more than 125m copies of Fifty Shades of Grey. Derek Thompson is here to help. The reason, it... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
We look at the books that ruled the last week of the holiday shopping season, including Bruce Springsteen’s memoir, a novel that expands the ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ universe, and a raft of coloring books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
DK is attending MCM London Comic Con this weekend to showcase its collection of Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics and LEGO titles - and, as the official sponsor of the Kid Zone, will be offering children the chance to take part in LEGO activities and challenges. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
As ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ dominates the box office following its December 18 premiere, the book tie-in by Alan Dean Foster came it at #1 in the iBooks bestseller list for the week ended December 20. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
A koala and a clumsy CG cat have defeated the Force, at least temporarily.Ladies and gentlemen, meet superstar koala joey Imogen! With 24 million views already for her videos from Australia.com and Symbio Wildlife Park, actually, it's likely that you have done so already. Her charisma and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2015-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Facebook has added 360-degree videos to its news feed, an immersive feature the Menlo Park-based social media platform said will capitalize on a growing number of video publishers using the format. And to pique the interest of users, The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and Lucasfilm have published... Continue reading >> [ Source: Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Quirk Books's 'Home Alone' picture book, new Star Wars Little Golden Books, Chronicle's bestsellers-to-brands initiative, Dynamite's expanding roster of licenses, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Egmont Books’ marketing director Mike Richards has left the company following a reorganisation of the marketing team. Richards has been in marketing at Egmont for 15 years, promoting authors and brands such as Michael Grant, Lemony Snicket, Jim Smith, Winnie-the-Pooh and Star Wars. He would... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
'Star Wars' and 'Lord of the Rings' had a baby, it died badly, and this book is its reanimated remains. The post We Review a Self-Published E-Book About a Lady Clone War appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2015-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Foyles is planning a "Summer of Fun" children’s festival, featuring events with favourite characters such as Alice in Wonderland, Star Wars and Aardman’s Shaun the Sheep. The festival will take place during 25th July-30th August at Foyles stores across London and Bristol. Themes of art,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Everything about this is perfect—even the weird new lightsaber.There are a huge number of things that make Star Wars unique in terms of how movies are marketed—but one that doesn't get discussed much is the fact that the series' posters and one-sheets, rather than being photoshopped assemblages... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2014-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Pan Macmillan has acquired actor Brian Blessed’s autobiography. Editorial director Ingrid Connell bought UK and Commonwealth rights from Tim Bates at Pollinger Ltd. Blessed has been acting for more than 50 years and has appeared in more than 200 films and TV programmes, including "Star Wars:... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Specs Who Albert Tsai Age 9 Accomplishments Stars as Bert on ABC’s Trophy Wife (Tuesdays at 9:30/8:30c) Base Los Angeles I’ve read that you take all of your classes online. What’s that like? Yeah, I’m homeschooled. When I’m on set, there’s a studio teacher who helps me with my work. I like it,... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Thrill to the sight of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker raising a toast in honor of Sir Alec Guiness's birthday!Today in vaguely surreal photographs: Peter Mayhew, the 7'3" actor and mainstay of the traveling sci-fi/comic book convention circuit whose claim to fame is being the man inside the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2014-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]