Wizards of the Coast announced today that the rumors about Zendikar are official. The next block is called "Zendikar."

Read the Official Announcement from Wizards.

Release Date: Friday, October 2, 2009

Prerelease Events: September 26-27, 2009

Launch Parties: October 2-4, 2009

Previews start on magicthegathering.com: September 7, 2009