The Mortal Instruments Party in New York City

I have to say, right now I'm very jealous! Whilst I'm posting this up on my blog, there are a bunch of shadowhunters/industry peeps partying it up with Cassandra Clare at The Mortal Instruments Party being held at the Angel Orensanz Foundation of Contemporary Art, New York (It is the oldest surviving Synagogue in NY - there's some trivia for ya!).

Check out the photo's from the event so far (Click on the photo for a better look!):

THE INVITATION

VENUE SHOTS

PROPS FROM THE MOVIE ON EXHIBIT

 The Tarot Cards used in the movie & Witchlights

                             The Book of Runes                         The Morgenstern ring

                             (The Grey Book)

 (Isabelle Lightwood's Ruby Pendant, Whip & Serpent Bracelet)

 Isabelle's Stele (via @FYMI_t)

The Mortal Cup + Cassie Clare checking it out :)

Thank you to the following who shared their experience/photo's on twitter with us:
@PageToPremiere (great photo's)
@MundieMoms
@TMI_Source
@SSEdLib
@Kelseydickson
@SimonSchusterCA
@indigogreenroom
@FYMI_t

MTV's Video Interview with Jamie Campbell Bower about Jace

It's 1:29min of Jamie Campbell Bower goodness. He is being interviewed by MTV's Joshua Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) who asks him about playing Jace.

It's funny that he describes Jace as being a 'Douchebag' and then shortly after, we see/hear the lovely Cassie Clare say that Jamie "personality wise, is exactly like Jace" so really, Jamie is calling himself a Douchebag lol

Last thing to say is: Jamie is Jace. Period.

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Thanks to @TMI_HUN for letting me know the video is up (Gotta love the TMIFamily!)

Here is the YouTube version if you're having trouble trying to view the above:

Aussie's guide to all TMI: City of Bones movie merchandise

@TMI_Source posted up a fantastic guide to all The Mortal Instruments mechandise that is currently available and will be coming out soon as we continue to countdown to the City of Bones release.

I've checked all that is/will be available and broken it down for Aussie's.
(I found Fishpond.com.au to be the cheapest for most things)

The Mortal Instruments inspired cosmetics by NYX

Description from the website: The NYX Parallel Worlds Box is Dark, Mysterious, and Dangerous. Venture into this new collection inspired by The Mortal Instruments. Includes a 6 color smokey palette, the perfect pink blush, a neutral pink matte lip cream, black liquid liner, a vibrant jumbo eye pencil, and volumizing mascara. Everything you need to create an innocent day look inspired by Clary or a sultry night look inspired by Isabel.

Available Now
Where to buy: Ulta.com
Price: $29.95 USD w/o shipping
Do they ship to Australia: No (Bugger!)


2014 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Wall Calendar

 

I've already blogged about it in my last post but what does it mean for aussies?
 
Pre-Order (Available from 1st June 2013)
Where to buy: Calendars.com & Barnes & Noble (Mini version available too)
Price: Around $13 - 15 USD (Mini is $6-7) w/o shipping
Do they ship to Australia: Yes to both! (Check the websites for details)


The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Official Illustrated Movie Companion

Description: Don't miss The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters August 2013.Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones movie with this official companion book. This fan favorite features full-color photos from the set, designers' sketches, interviews with the cast and crew, and more! From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the director's vision, this definitive book is a must-have for fans of the blockbuster film!

Pre-Order (Available from 9th July 2013)
Where to buy: From the major US online bookstores and locally, from Booktopia.com.au, Bookworld.com.au, Angus & Robertson.com.au, and fishpond.com.au (the CHEAPEST!). It's worth mentioning that total cost (book + shipping) is $22.19 USD to Australia from Amazon.
Price: Around $18 - $29 AUD w/o shipping
Do they ship to Australia: (Check the websites for details. Some have free shipping)


The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Official Movie Tie-In Book

 Available in paperback or hardcover (more expensive)

Description:
Don't miss The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters August 2013.

Enter the world of the Shadowhunters in this special edition of the New York Times bestselling City of Bones, complete with gorgeous cover art from the movie.

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder-much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. And she's more than a little startled when the body disappears into thin air. Soon Clary is introduced to the world of the Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of warriors dedicated to driving demons out of our world and back to their own. And Clary is introduced with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a grotesque monster. How could a mere human survive such an attack and kill a demon? The Shadowhunters would like to know 

Pre-Order (Available from 9th July 2013)
Where to buy: From the major US online bookstores and locally, from Booktopia.com.au, Bookworld.com.au, Angus & Robertson.com.au (hardcover only), and fishpond.com.au (the CHEAPEST!).
Price: Hardback- around $25.50 - $31 AUD (Paperback is cheaper) w/o shipping
Do they ship to Australia: (Check the websites for details. Some have free shipping) 

Also available in Audio CD and MP3 (Booktopia.com.au has both formats)


The Shadowhunter's Codex

Description: Delve into the details of all things Shadowhunter with this illustrated guide to the knowledge and lore of the Shadowhunter world.

Since the thirteenth century, the Shadowhunter's Codex has been the one and only manual for Shadowhunters looking to brush up on their demon languages, learn proper stele use, and discover just what exactly a pyxis is. Featured in both The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices, this guide is a necessity for any young Nephilim on their journey to becoming a Shadowhunter. Beautifully illustrated, the Codex contains images of the famous Shadowhunter homeland of Idris, as well as depictions of demons and other Downworlders.

But this isn't just any copy of The Shadowhunter's Codex. It's Clary's copy, and as an artist herself, she's sketched pictures of her friends and family in the book, and scrawled helpful advice in the margins. Of course, she couldn't exactly stop Jace or Simon from adding their thoughts either. Part encyclopedia, part history, part training manual-complete with commentary from Shadowhunters who have seen it all-this beautiful guide is a perfect supplement to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Pre-Order (Available from 29th October 2013)
Please note: There is the normal and special edition
(The special edition comes in a beautiful slipcase with luxurious detailing that matches its historic importance. It’s as much a work of art as a training manual)
Where to buy: From the major US online bookstores and locally, from Booktopia.com.au, Bookworld.com.au, Angus & Robertson.com.au, and fishpond.com.au.
Price: Around $17 - 30 AUD for the normal edition and $27 - 58 for the special edition (both prices are w/o shipping)
Do they ship to Australia: (Check the websites for details. Some have free shipping)

City of Bones, Shadowhunters and the Sight - The Unauthorized The Mortal Instruments Companion

(Click for to get a better look ;)

Description from Amazon:
Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Twilight Companion and The Hunger Games Companion, the book takes fans deeper into the world of the Shadowhunters created by Cassandra Clare—a gritty urban fantasy world full of demon hunters into which Clary Fray, a Brooklynite previously unaware of the magical world, is suddenly and inexplicably pulled.

The Mortal Instruments Companion includes fascinating background facts about the action in all seven books, a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the series’ major themes and features—from the nature of evil and the Downworlders, to the power of the Sight, to the Mortal Instruments themselves. It’s everything fans have been hungering for since the very first book! This book is not authorized by Cassandra Clare, Margaret K. McElderry Books, or anyone involved in the City of Bones movie.

Pre-Order (Available from 18th June 2013)
Where to buy: From the major US online bookstores and locally, from Booktopia.com.au, Bookworld.com.au, Angus & Robertson.com.au, and fishpond.com.au
Price: Around $15 - 21 AUD w/o shipping
Do they ship to Australia: (Check the websites for details. Some have free shipping)


Navigating the Shadow World (Includes The Infernal Devices series)

(Click for to get a better look ;)

Description: An exploration as well as a literary celebration of the fascinating young adult fantasy series, this companion guide takes readers deep into the rich universe of Cassandra Clare's "New York Times"-bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles franchise. With intelligent yet accessible dissections of each volume of both the Mortal Instruments series and the Infernal Devices series, Liv Spencer delivers the next best thing to a Shadowhunter's codex with commentary on the books as well as their references to folklore, legends, and literature. The guide also recounts Cassandra Clare's publishing story, from journalist and fan fiction writer to bestselling author; explores the cast and crew who brought the first book to life in the film "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," premiering in August 2013; and delves into the franchise's fans, a passionate community that is anything but mundane. From the Clave to Chairman Meow and demon pox to dastardly ducks, "Navigating the Shadow World" is both an insightful introduction to the world of Cassandra Clare and a satisfying companion book for fans.

About the Author: Liv Spencer is the author of "Love Bites: The Unofficial Saga of Twilight," "The Miranda Cosgrove and iCarly Spectacular: ""Unofficial and Unstoppable," and "Rosewood Confidential: The Unofficial Companion to Pretty Little Liars." She lives in Toronto.

Pre-Order (Available from 11th July 2013)
Where to buy: From the major US online bookstores and locally, from Booktopia.com.au, Bookworld.com.au, Angus & Robertson.com.au, and fishpond.com.au
Price: Around $15 - 21 AUD w/o shipping
Do they ship to Australia: (Check the websites for details. Some have free shipping)


Shadowhunter's Guide: City of Bones

Description: Delve deep into the world of the Shadowhunters with this ultimate guide that's based on The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones movie. This comprehensive book features full-color photographic portraits and profiles of the film characters, quotes from the script, detailed information on downworlders, Shadowhunters, the Clave, and more. Fans of the movie won't want to miss this must-have guide to the realm of the blockbuster City of Bones movie! 

Pre-Order (Available from 9th July 2013)
Where to buy: From the major US online bookstores and locally, from Booktopia.com.au, Bookworld.com.au, Angus & Robertson.com.au, and fishpond.com.au (the CHEAPEST!).
Price: Around $10 - 12 AUD w/o shipping
Do they ship to Australia: (Check the websites for details. Some have free shipping)


The Mortal Instruments: Stationery

(Click for original size & read the info, including RRP)

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Mini Kit

Description: Follow Clary Fray’s journey to the darkest corners of the Downworld with this collectible kit featuring an Angelic Power rune pendant, 10 temporary rune tattoos, 2 full-color magnets, and a 32-page mini book that captures some of the best moments from the film The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. I check all the usual online bookstores and they all have different dates. Officially, the USA release date is 30th July 2013. Fishpond.com.au has the cheapest by far and it says it ships from 1st July (might be a typo, best check with them first...)

TMI Clothing from Hot Topic

Hot topic will be selling TMI inspired clothing but us aussies will only be able order it all online (there are not Hot Topic retail stores in Australia). Bookmark their website: http://www.hottopic.com

Coming Soon to an online/retail store near you:
(More details to come)

• The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones soundtrack (20th August)
• The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones score (August sometime)
• Jewelry Line from My Flash Trash (To be announced)

Pre-Order The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones 2014 Wall Calendar

Pre-order your copy from Calendars.Com here

(Released 29th July 2013)

Here is a sneak peak of what it looks like - 2014 never looked so good :)

The secret ‘Mortal Instruments’ project revealed - Jamie is Jace video tribute!

I had to write a blog post about this because this is special... I am amazed at how passionate, loyal and super supportive the global TMI fandom is and how proud I am to be part of it.

The 'secret' project came about in response to Jamie Campbell Bower's honest admission that the initial negative fan reaction got to him: "It's deeply hurtful" he said, in a interview with Collider.com (read the interview transcript here). From what I've read and seen, they could've cast a more perfect Jace. You can see how dedicated and committed he is to the whole project, it's almost palpable... like juicy mango (sorry, couldn't help referencing the Mango :P). My heart went out to him and it seems I wasn't the only one who felt this way...

Enter Fangirlish with Page to Premiere, TMI Source, Mundie Moms and Hypable who all came together with one purpose - let's show him the TMI fandom support him 100% and agree that #JamieIsJace! They all rallied the fandom and asked fans to send in photo's of themselves holding a sign, showing their support.

They received hundreds and hundreds of submissions! The first 300 or so were included in a video tribute which you can check out below. The rest of the photo's can be found here: http://mortalinstrumentslove.com/

Fangirlish will be putting together a photo album to be given to Jamie at ComicCon in July.

What a beautiful idea from a wonderful fandom to a well deserving actor :P

Here is the fantastic video tribute - Project Jamie is Jace:

Cassie Clare Reveals the cover of The Runaway Queen (The Bane Chronicles - Book #2)

At 9:46am, 17th May 2013 (Australian Eastern Standard Time), @cassieclaire tweeted the new cover of The Runaway Queen which is book 2 in the Bane Chronicles series. It will be available from Tuesday, 21st May 2013 (US time)

(click for original size)

The blurb from Goodreads:
Magnus Bane has a royal role in the French Revolution—if the angry mobs don’t spoil his spells. One of ten adventures in The Bane Chronicles.

While in France, immortal warlock Magnus Bane finds himself attempting to rescue the royal family from the horrors of the French Revolution—after being roped into this mess by a most attractive count. Naturally, the daring escape calls for invisible air balloons…

This standalone e-only short story illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality populates the pages of the #1New York Times bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices series. 
This story in The Bane Chronicles, The Runaway Queen, is written by Maureen Johnson and Cassandra Clare

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones producer tweets preview of movie merchandise

@mmoszkowicz posted a pic on twitter of a movie merchandise on a table like a tasty buffet! The presentation right of the photo gives us a clue where and when our fellow United States showdowhunter will be able to get their hands on some TMI merch! (from what I can see, so far CVS and Walmart will stock these items). For us Aussies, I think our only option would be to buy online or the ever reliable eBay.

(Click to enlarge for a closer look :P)

Update: @mmoszkowicz retweeted one of my tweets! Here is the screenshot... (Glad he has a sense of humour :)

 

Lily & Jamie - Getting Ready for the Met (Vogue photoshoot)

I don't really need to do an introduction for this post because the HD photo's speak for themselves! G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S! (Click on the photo for original size)

Source

Follow Clary Fray on Pinterest

@MortalMovie is really utilizing social media to promote the new The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones movie. So far they have launched BecomeAShadowhunter.com, Simon Lewis Tumblr and City of Memes. 

Now it's Clary's turn in their social media spotlight! She's been given her own page on Pinterest (claryfrayart). I think it's a brilliant idea! Pinterest is great for creative/ visually-oriented minds that like to collect and curate ideas and also showcase their own work - it's perfect for our artistic/creative Clary :P

So far, she has six boards: My Art, Art Supplies, Quotes, Hair Ideas, Fashion and Lifestyle. Follow her page here:

Happy Mundie Momday!

@MortalMovie tweeted a special message to all Mundie Mums (or moms if you're in the USA) to commemorate Mother's Day (Sunday, 12th May 2013). We were all treated to a tweet which had only four words "Love knows no bounds" and a pic of Jocelyn (Lena Headey) and Clary (Lily Collins):

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Love knows no bounds indeed :) 

Happy Mundie Momday to all the wonderful mums in the world!

Magnus Bane - Official City of Bones Character Poster

This was the poster I was waiting for...

As with the Valentine movie poster reveal, @MortalMovie has done it again! Eventually revealing (after a series of tweets) to be the glitter loving, sexy warlock Magnus Bane.

Here is how it all went down (each pic was a tweeted roughly 1 hour apart):

 

The final tweet reveals the magnificent High Warlock of Brooklyn - Magnus Bane

From the movie stills and video clips I've seen, Godfrey Gao is perfectly cast to play our favourite warlock! Those smouldering eyes, the tone of his voice *fans self* I don't think he will dissapoint :)