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The Simpsons 25th Anniversary Wave 5 Action Figures Revealed!

Hillside, NJ – February 18, 2015 – The National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), an entertainment conglomerate and global leader in licensed consumer goods, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, announced today the next line-up of celebrities as part of THE SIMPSONS exclusive "25 of the Greatest Guest Stars" program. The fifth installment of talent in this limited-edition boutique collection includes Matt Groening, Lenny Kravitz, Adam West, Stan Lee and Tom Petty. In addition, the fourth wave of celebrity figures and merchandise featuring Buzz Aldrin, Tom Jones, Elvis Costello, Weird Al and Aerosmith is now available at various retailers, including Toys"R"Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com, as well as Hastings.

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo and Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. Announce New Strategic Partnership

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., the world's largest distributor of English-language comic books, graphic novels and related pop-culture products, announced today that it will partner with Comikaze Entertainment Inc. and Advanstar Communications in a strategic alliance that focuses on expanding the growth of Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo LA's comic and pop culture convention.

To be held November 1-3, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo promises an incredible experience for fans of comics, gaming, horror, sci-fi, fantasy and anime. This year's event will feature an amazing line-up of attractions from vendors and exhibitors, interactive contests, celebrity autograph signings, screenings, renowned panel sessions and gaming tournaments.

Stan Lee's Pow! Entertainment's First Mobile Game, Verticus Is Available Now On The App Store

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2012 -- The wait is finally over for Stan Lee fans around the world. Today Moonshark, Inc. (http://www.moonshark.com) in partnership with Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment, Inc. announced the launch of Verticus, Lee's first game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, now available on the App Store.

Developed by Dallas-based Controlled Chaos Media, Verticus puts players in control of a superhero that must save the Earth from destruction at the hands of an evil alien race known as the Obliterators. Equipped with a high-tech jumpsuit, players must free fall through space while avoiding treacherous obstacles and alien attacks. Along the way players can collect special materials to enhance their suits and weaponry with dozens of upgrades.

Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment And Moonshark Partner On Verticus, Lee's First Mobile Game

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2012 -- COMIKAZE EXPO —– Known the world over for his thrilling and genre-defining comic book characters, Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment, Inc. have partnered with mobile entertainment start-up Moonshark (http://www.moonshark.com) to create Verticus, an all-new action adventure mobile game. A sneak peek trailer of the game (http://bit.ly/R1FWvh) along with other information will be revealed exclusively today at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The game will be available for download to mobile devices later this fall.

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo Takes Over Los Angeles Convention Center September 15-16

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2012 --

WHAT:
Tens of thousands of comic, horror, gaming, sci-fi and pop-culture enthusiasts from all over Southern California will fill up the Los Angeles Convention Center for an up-close look at Los Angeles' largest pop-culture convention owned by comic legend Stan Lee and horror icon Elvira. Fans will enjoy panel discussions, hundreds of vendors, celebrity appearances, interactive zombie obstacle course, Harry Potter-style Quidditch Tournament, movie screenings and more.

• Celebrity Appearances – Stan Lee, Elvira, Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), Adam West, Burt Ward & Julie Newmar, Linda Blair, Thomas Jane, Lou Ferrigno, Todd McFarlane and many more will greet fans and pose for photos throughout the weekend
• Quidditch Tournament – Local college students will compete in this unique sport made famous by Harry Potter
• Comikaze Zombie Apocalypse – a 75,000 square foot survival course infested with zombies. Participants will be chased through a large obstacle course – where they must crawl, climb, and slide to safety

Todd McFarlane to Make His First Appearance at Stan Lee's Comikaze Comic-con

Joined by Creative Team Member and Artist Collaborators

Tempe, Ariz., Sept. 4, 2012 - When comic book legend Stan Lee throws a party, everyone wants to attend. And lucky for us, we are all invited! Stan Lee's Comikaze, Los Angeles' largest pop-culture convention, opens on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Stan has invited his old friend, comic superstar, Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn and the force behind McFarlane Toys to join him. Bring your favorite comic or action figure and get a FREE autograph from Todd. You will NOT want to miss the Todd and Stan panel, the funniest comic book panel on earth. McFarlane has created a special program cover, featuring Stan, which will only be available at the show. You know we are dying to show it to you, but it's top secret, so you'll have to wait a little longer. Look for the reveal over on our Facebook and Twitter sites soon.

Comic Book Legend Stan Lee & POW! Entertainment launch new Comic Convention with Comikaze Entertainment Inc.

Los Angeles' Only Comic Convention Comikaze to rebrand as Stan Lee's Comikaze presented by Pow! With This Year's Much Anticipated Annual Event in the Fall.

Beverly Hills, Calif. (April 12, 2012) – Comikaze Entertainment Inc., the operator behind the largest multimedia pop culture, comic book, horror, anime and gaming convention in Greater Los Angeles, has announced a strategic partnership with world renowned pop culture icon Stan Lee and his company POW! Entertainment. With a staggering 40,000 attendee turnout and over 300 exhibitors during its 2011 debut, this one-of-a-kind-expo was promptly recognized and embraced by attendees, the comic convention industry, and the greater LA area. In fact, LA Weekly named Comikaze Expo the "Best New Convention".

A SQUARED ELXSI ANNOUNCES 'STAN LEE AND THE MIGHTY 7' DEAL

International kid's entertainment company to produce animated and live action content for legendary comic book creator's new project

(April 2nd, 2012 – Beverly Hills, CA) – Today A Squared Elxsi Entertainment LLC (A2E2), a joint venture between A Squared Entertainment and Tata Elxsi Ltd, announces it is developing stories across multiple platforms and formats based on the brand new 'Stan Lee's Mighty 7' comic series which has just hit stores around the world.

'Stan Lee and the Mighty 7' introduces Lee's new group of extra terrestrial super heroes and also sees the creator of Spider-Man and the X-Men, appear alongside his new creations. The deal will see the development of transmedia content based on the new characters who include Strongarm, Laser Lord, High Rise and others, whose powers range from super strength to shrinking ability.

EPIX Celebrates Superheroes and the Legendary Stan Lee With Marvel Heroes Weekend April 27-29

Hosted by Lee, Event Features World Television Premieres of Captain America: The First Avenger & EPIX Original Documentary With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

NEW YORK, March 19, 2012 -- EPIX, the multiplatform premium entertainment service, will present Marvel Heroes Weekend, April 27 – 29, a marathon of superhero movies including Iron Man 2, Thor, the world television premiere of Captain America: The First Avenger and the EPIX Original Documentary With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story. Hosted by legendary comic book creator Stan Lee, the marathon also includes EPIX Extra: Mighty Movie Superheroes, examining the origins and fan following of the mighty team. The weekend celebration of Marvel's famed superheroes and their creator features the movies that have led up to the highly anticipated theatrical release of The Avengers on May 4.