PRESS RELEASE - IMAGE COMICS ESCAPES TO NEW YORK!Image Comics announces their plans for New York Comic Con 2009!
3 February 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - Image Comics will be returning to the New York Comic Con, February 6th to 7th, at booth #1403 and promises their biggest appearance in the Big Apple with exclusives, announcements and their largest roster of creators yet!
Throughout the convention the Image Comics booth will be home to signings galore, a convention exclusive cover of the superhero debut JERSEY GODS and an array of creators including Rob Liefeld (YOUNGBLOOD), Whilce Portacio (SPAWN), Frank Cho (LIBERTY MEADOWS), Richard Starkings (ELEPHANTMEN), Glen Brunswick (JERSEY GODS), Josh Williamson (JOHNNY MONSTER) and Vinny Navarette (DEAR DRACULA).
Special events will include Thursday's Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Welcome Party co-sponsored by Image Comics and Dark Horse, Saturday's Apes & Babes: The Frank Cho Spotlight & the iFanboy/ROLFThing/1Up/PopGun Meet-Up Party and Friday's The Image Comics Show: Breaking Into Comics on Friday, February 5th featuring Liefeld, Portacio, Joe Kelly (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS) and Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN, DARK IVORY) discussing the road they've taken to get to where they are now and where they're going from here! The Image Comics Show will also be the epicenter of announcements from Image Comics, including the big secret behind Robert Kirkman and Todd McFarlane's HAUNT!
Image Comics can be found at booth #1403 during the New York Comic Con, February 6-9th, 2009.
IMAGE COMICS NEW YORK COMIC CON 2009COMPLETE SCHEDULE
SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
IMAGE COMICS AND DARK HORSE PRESENT THE COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND WELCOME PARTY!7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Side Bar120 E. 15th Street (Near Union Square)
Enjoy drinks, free sliders for early arrivals, and door prizes! Admission will be $5 and up for CBLDF members, $10 and up for non-members. Attending artists will include: Colleen Doran, David Mack, Rantz Hoseley, Dean Haspiel, Mike Cavallero, Nikki Cook, Mahmud Asrar, Brahm Revel and many more!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
NEW YORK COMIC CON MEETUPHosted by iFanboy, ROFLThing, 1UP and Popgun7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.mStitch Bar & Lounge247 West 37th Street (Between 7th and 8th Avenue)
Revision3’s weekly comic book show iFanboy, ROFLThing, 1UP and Image Comics' Harvey award-winning anthology Popgun invite you mix and mingle with fellow fans, internet celebrities and many of your favorite Image creators including Scott Kurtz (PVP), Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5), Rantz Hoseley (COMIC BOOK TATTOO) and many, many more.
PANELS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6thIMAGE COMICS SHOW: BREAKING INTO COMICS6:00 - 7:00 PM – Room 1A06
It's the dream of nearly every comics' fan to break into the industry, but to most the task seems all too impossible! Sit down with some of your favorite Image Comics creators including Rob Liefeld (YOUNGBLOOD), Whilce Portacio (SPAWN), Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN, DARK IVORY), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS) and JOE KELLY (I KILL GIANTS) as they take a look at the road that turned them into superstars and what the future holds! Features announcements to rock the world of comics for the next year, including the secret behind Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman's HAUNT!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7thAPES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT!5:30-6:30 PM – Room 1A06
NYCC Special Guest Frank Cho, one of comics most celebrated comic book artists of the last decade, presents an unprecedented live retrospective on his entire career: from making his name on the Image Comics hit, LIBERTY MEADOWS, to taking superhero fandom by storm with SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL MIGHTY AVENGERS and the upcoming NEW ULTIMATES. Featuring rare art from April's APES & BABES: THE ART OF FRANK CHO BOOK ONE, published by Image Comics!
SIGNINGS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th1:00 - 2:00 PM: Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5)2:00 - 3:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Ryan Kelly, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Mark Sable, Andre Szymanowicz, Elizabeth Genco, Ivan Brandon, Nikki Cook and Neil Kleid3:00 - 4:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)4:00 - 5:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)5:00 - 6:00 PM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)6:00 - 7:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th10:00 - 11:00 AM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5) & Yildiray Cinar (NOBLE CAUSES)12:00 - 1:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)1:00 - 2:00 PM: Joe Kelly (BAD DOG, I KILL GIANTS), J.M Ken Niimura (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS)2:00 - 3:00 PM: Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN) & Eva Hopkins (DARK IVORY)3:00 - 4:00 PM: Joseph Weissman & Seth Lapeck (LILLIM)4:00 - 5:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring G. Willow Wilson, Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Ryan Kelly, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Mark Sable, Mike May, Elizabeth Genco, Jonathan Hickman, Adisakdi Tantimedh, Derek McCulloch and Kelly Sue DeConnick5:00 - 6:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8th10:00 - 11:00 AM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Colleen Doranm Sonia Leongm Emma Vicellim Mark Sablem Elizabeth Genco Andre Szymanowicz and Neil Kleid12:00 - 1:00 PM: Joe Kelly (I KILL GIANTS), J.M. Ken Niimura (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS)1:00 - 2:00 PM: Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN) & Eva Hopkins (DARK IVORY)2:00 - 3:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (A RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)3:00 - 4:00 PM: Jay Faerber & Mahmud Asar (DYNAMO 5)4:00 - 5:00 PM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
"MONSTER" DEAL FOR ZOMBIES
MONSTERFOOT PRODUCTIONS OPTIONS THE MINIONS OF KA
FIRST CHAPTER OF GRAPHIC NOVEL TO BE RELEASED ON-LINE
Los Angeles, CA – Zombie Omega, Inc. is pleased to announce The Minions of Ka has been optioned by Monsterfoot Productions. Producers Ahmet Zappa and Christian Beranek have acquired the rights to the critically acclaimed graphic novel with the intent of turning it into a feature film.
To commemorate this event, Zombie Omega, Inc. is releasing the entire first chapter of The Minions of Ka on-line at www.minionsofka.com.
"This is a very exciting moment for us," said co-Creator/Writer Michael Furno, "to have the opportunity to see your book made into a movie is about as cool as it gets."
Steeped in historical fiction, The Minions of Ka represents an exciting re-imagining of the entire zombie genre. In this bold new world, many of history's greatest disasters were actually results of attacks by the undead.
The Minions of Ka was created by Dave Wilbur, Michael Furno and Michael Ahearn and written by Michael Furno and Michael Ahearn. The book features interior art by Chris Moreno and Mario Boon and was edited by world-renowned horror author Jack Ketchum. The cover is a one-of-a-kind work of art produced exclusively for the project by legendary artist Ken Kelly.
The Minions of Ka was released in October of 2008 in a limited edition printing and is available now in stores and on-line. The book was produced by Silent Devil, published by Arcana Publishing and distributed by Diamond. A trailer for The Minion of Ka graphic novel is available on YouTube and ComicBookTrailers.com. Creators Michael Furno and Michael Ahearn will be signing copies of the book at the Arcana Studios table at New York Comic Con this weekend.
MONSTERFOOT PRODUCTIONS OPTIONS THE MINIONS OF KA
FIRST CHAPTER OF GRAPHIC NOVEL TO BE RELEASED ON-LINE
Los Angeles, CA – Zombie Omega, Inc. is pleased to announce The Minions of Ka has been optioned by Monsterfoot Productions. Producers Ahmet Zappa and Christian Beranek have acquired the rights to the critically acclaimed graphic novel with the intent of turning it into a feature film.
To commemorate this event, Zombie Omega, Inc. is releasing the entire first chapter of The Minions of Ka on-line at www.minionsofka.com.
"This is a very exciting moment for us," said co-Creator/Writer Michael Furno, "to have the opportunity to see your book made into a movie is about as cool as it gets."
Steeped in historical fiction, The Minions of Ka represents an exciting re-imagining of the entire zombie genre. In this bold new world, many of history's greatest disasters were actually results of attacks by the undead.
The Minions of Ka was created by Dave Wilbur, Michael Furno and Michael Ahearn and written by Michael Furno and Michael Ahearn. The book features interior art by Chris Moreno and Mario Boon and was edited by world-renowned horror author Jack Ketchum. The cover is a one-of-a-kind work of art produced exclusively for the project by legendary artist Ken Kelly.
The Minions of Ka was released in October of 2008 in a limited edition printing and is available now in stores and on-line. The book was produced by Silent Devil, published by Arcana Publishing and distributed by Diamond. A trailer for The Minion of Ka graphic novel is available on YouTube and ComicBookTrailers.com. Creators Michael Furno and Michael Ahearn will be signing copies of the book at the Arcana Studios table at New York Comic Con this weekend.
New from Papercutz in April 2009
NANCY DREW, BIONICLE, AND TALES FROM THE CRYPT
Thrills, Fantasy, and Scares for Young Readers
News for retailers, journalists and readers from Papercutz
NANCY DREW Graphic Novel # 17:
“Night of the Living Chatchke”
By Stefan Petrucha & Sarah Kinney and Sho Murase
Part one of a special two-part tale! When the Girl Detective finds that mysterious artifacts have been vanishing, she does some sleuthing that leads her into a surprise: the ruins of a long-forgotten city filled with priceless ancient treasures that certain people will do anything to get!
Full-color paperback, 5” x 7 ½”, 96 pages, $7.95, ISBN 978-1-59707-143-7
Also in collector’s hardcover: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-59707-144-4
BIONICLE® Graphic Novel #5:
“The Battle of Voya Nui”
By Greg Farshtey and Stuart Sayger
The best-selling BIONICLE graphic novel series based on the hot LEGO® toys begins a new chapter with an exciting new look by artist Stuart Sayger. The island of Voya Nui holds a treasure with unlimited power: the Mask of Life. When the ruthless Piraka arrive on the island and enslave its inhabitants, all appears lost until six heroic Toa wash ashore. Their missio n: to stop the Piraka from obtaining the Mask of Life. The epic battle -- written by Greg Farshtey, BIONICLE’s creator -- will decide the fate of the entire BIONICLE universe.
Full-color paperback, 5” x 7 ½”, 96 pages, $7.95, ISBN: 978-1-59707-145-1
Also in collector’s hardcover: $12.95, ISBN: 978-1-59707-146-8
TALES FROM THE CRYPT comic book #12
By David Gerrold, Rob Vollmar, Jim Salicrup, Robert Hack, Tim Smith 3, Rick Parker, and Steve Mannion
Scarier than TALES FROM THE CRYPT story is that real-life horror: the recession. So we’re proud to point out that every issue of TALES FROM THE CRYPT features 48 all-new, full-color pages, including TWO COMPLETE terror tales, for only $3.95! That’s right: for the same price that some comics publishers charge for only 22 to 24 pages of one piece of a continued story, Papercutz delivers over 40 pages of new comics! This issue features an all-new tale by famed Star Trek scribe David Gerrold -- “Sales of a Deathman,” the story of a new Grim Reaper -- that makes TALES FROM THE CRYPT your best horror comic value!
Full-color bi-monthly comic book, 48 pages, $3.95
SEE PREVIEWS AND MORE AT WWW.PAPERCUTZ.COM
You can order through NBM Publishing at 800-886-1223.
For previews and more, visit www.papercutz.com and http://www.myspace.com/papercutzcomics
NANCY DREW, BIONICLE, AND TALES FROM THE CRYPT
Thrills, Fantasy, and Scares for Young Readers
News for retailers, journalists and readers from Papercutz
NANCY DREW Graphic Novel # 17:
“Night of the Living Chatchke”
By Stefan Petrucha & Sarah Kinney and Sho Murase
Part one of a special two-part tale! When the Girl Detective finds that mysterious artifacts have been vanishing, she does some sleuthing that leads her into a surprise: the ruins of a long-forgotten city filled with priceless ancient treasures that certain people will do anything to get!
Full-color paperback, 5” x 7 ½”, 96 pages, $7.95, ISBN 978-1-59707-143-7
Also in collector’s hardcover: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-59707-144-4
BIONICLE® Graphic Novel #5:
“The Battle of Voya Nui”
By Greg Farshtey and Stuart Sayger
The best-selling BIONICLE graphic novel series based on the hot LEGO® toys begins a new chapter with an exciting new look by artist Stuart Sayger. The island of Voya Nui holds a treasure with unlimited power: the Mask of Life. When the ruthless Piraka arrive on the island and enslave its inhabitants, all appears lost until six heroic Toa wash ashore. Their missio n: to stop the Piraka from obtaining the Mask of Life. The epic battle -- written by Greg Farshtey, BIONICLE’s creator -- will decide the fate of the entire BIONICLE universe.
Full-color paperback, 5” x 7 ½”, 96 pages, $7.95, ISBN: 978-1-59707-145-1
Also in collector’s hardcover: $12.95, ISBN: 978-1-59707-146-8
TALES FROM THE CRYPT comic book #12
By David Gerrold, Rob Vollmar, Jim Salicrup, Robert Hack, Tim Smith 3, Rick Parker, and Steve Mannion
Scarier than TALES FROM THE CRYPT story is that real-life horror: the recession. So we’re proud to point out that every issue of TALES FROM THE CRYPT features 48 all-new, full-color pages, including TWO COMPLETE terror tales, for only $3.95! That’s right: for the same price that some comics publishers charge for only 22 to 24 pages of one piece of a continued story, Papercutz delivers over 40 pages of new comics! This issue features an all-new tale by famed Star Trek scribe David Gerrold -- “Sales of a Deathman,” the story of a new Grim Reaper -- that makes TALES FROM THE CRYPT your best horror comic value!
Full-color bi-monthly comic book, 48 pages, $3.95
SEE PREVIEWS AND MORE AT WWW.PAPERCUTZ.COM
You can order through NBM Publishing at 800-886-1223.
For previews and more, visit www.papercutz.com and http://www.myspace.com/papercutzcomics
WHAT IS MIJEONG?It’s a graphic novel you may never forget
News for retailers, journalists and readers from NBM Publishing
MIJEONG
By Byun Byung-Jun
Young people’s lives cross and spark in this new, remarkably drawn manhwa by the creator of Run, Bong-Gu, Run! From the girl who deals sensitively with a youth-obsessed man to the friends who find that one of them has committed suicide, the characters of MIJEONG (“pure beauty”) will transfix you and move you. See previews at http://www.nbmpub.com/comicslit/runbongrun/mijeongprev1.html.
Black-and-white trade paperback, 6” x 9”, 240 pages, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-554-2.
New From NBM’s Eurotica imprint:
4 GIRLFRIENDS, Volume 2
By Attilio Gambedotti
Four lascivious Spanish girls seem to be competing over who’ll be the most raunchy of the lot, but it’s a friendly competition that involves some edgy sexual adventure! Attilio Gambedotti is emerging as one of the best Spanish erotic artists of the day. His women are so juicy, disarmingly cute and willing as to be absolutely irresistible.
Full color trade paperback, 8½” x 11”, 48 pages, $10.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-557-3.
See previews and more at www.nbmpublishing.com.Visit our brand-new author/publisher blog at www.nbmpub.com/blog.Our authors have direct access to post their latest, including art in progress!For more information and to interact with us, visit www.nbmpub.com/comingup/comaug.html and our MySpace page, www.myspace.com/nbm_publishing.
News for retailers, journalists and readers from NBM Publishing
MIJEONG
By Byun Byung-Jun
Young people’s lives cross and spark in this new, remarkably drawn manhwa by the creator of Run, Bong-Gu, Run! From the girl who deals sensitively with a youth-obsessed man to the friends who find that one of them has committed suicide, the characters of MIJEONG (“pure beauty”) will transfix you and move you. See previews at http://www.nbmpub.com/comicslit/runbongrun/mijeongprev1.html.
Black-and-white trade paperback, 6” x 9”, 240 pages, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-554-2.
New From NBM’s Eurotica imprint:
4 GIRLFRIENDS, Volume 2
By Attilio Gambedotti
Four lascivious Spanish girls seem to be competing over who’ll be the most raunchy of the lot, but it’s a friendly competition that involves some edgy sexual adventure! Attilio Gambedotti is emerging as one of the best Spanish erotic artists of the day. His women are so juicy, disarmingly cute and willing as to be absolutely irresistible.
Full color trade paperback, 8½” x 11”, 48 pages, $10.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-557-3.
See previews and more at www.nbmpublishing.com.Visit our brand-new author/publisher blog at www.nbmpub.com/blog.Our authors have direct access to post their latest, including art in progress!For more information and to interact with us, visit www.nbmpub.com/comingup/comaug.html and our MySpace page, www.myspace.com/nbm_publishing.
Studio 407 Picks Up the Critically Acclaimed Smuggling Spirits.
February 4, 2009 - Studio 407 is thrilled to announce that they have acquired Ben Fisher and Michael Henderson’s Smuggling Spirits for publication. After it was announced last year that Ambrosia would be shutting down, Studio 407 jumped at the chance to have Smuggling Spirits be apart of their expanding catalog. Last month Studio 407 also finalized a deal with Argentina's Altercomics that will bring their most popular titles to North America.
Studio 407's managing director Alex Leung says "We picked up Smuggling Spirits from Ambrosia, and we thought it was an incredible book that went under the radar, and did not get the exposure it deserved when it was first released in single volumes. I think both Ben and Michael are incredible talents to watch for and their skills have meshed perfectly to produce an incredibly unique storytelling experience. We feel extremely fortunate to be involved with this book."
Preview Smuggling Spirits at: http://studio-407.com/spirits/preview.html
Leung continues. "The difference between this and the Ambrosia release is that it collects all the volumes of the original series into a handsome, full-sized hardcover book, that people will love to have on their coffee table. With the stark, red and black cover, it will definitely be eye-catching and compel people to pick it up. There are also 12 pages of additional artwork and a new ending as well that the creators felt was closer to what they originally envisioned, so you can easily call this the definitive, ‘director’s cut’ edition."
Smuggling Spirits is described as: Set in a nightmarish vision of the past where deadly monstrosities called “darklings” roam the shadows of Prohibition-Era America, Al Stone is a bootlegger who finds himself on the run when he inadvertently stumbles upon the bloody secret of the creatures’ survival. As the beasts close in to take back what’s theirs, Al and his young ward, Nathan, must make their final stand. Smuggling Spirits is a pulse pounding, thrill ride that blends the action noir of Sin City with the horror and suspense of Hellboy. Read what Rue Morgue calls “a shot of white lightning.”
****Chosen as a Staff Pick in the February Previews*****
Comics Bulletin says Smuggling Spirits is “For any fan of the horror genre…harsh, humorous and all together weird.”
Ain’t It Cool News calls it “Road to Perdition with monsters…I really liked this one.”
You can pre-order Smuggling Spirits now by using the Diamond order code: DCD item # FEB094452
Smuggling Spirits
Written by: Ben Fisher
Illustrated by: Mike Henderson
130 pgs, B&W
$20.99 Hard Cover
ISBN # 1-935385-03-8
In stores April 29, 2009.
For more information on Studio 407, visit them online a www.Studio-407.com or check them out in your local comic book shop!
About Studio 407
Studio 407 brings together the imagination and creative talents of writers and artists from North America and Asia to generate a flow of distinct and kinetic East-meets-West entertainment. A writer driven studio that blends innovation with tradition, Studio 407 is dedicated to publishing the highest quality in comics and manga, across a wide variety of genres. From capes to kung fu, giant robots to vampires, and secret agents to mad scientists; at Studio 407, we sweat the details. www.Studio-407.com
February 4, 2009 - Studio 407 is thrilled to announce that they have acquired Ben Fisher and Michael Henderson’s Smuggling Spirits for publication. After it was announced last year that Ambrosia would be shutting down, Studio 407 jumped at the chance to have Smuggling Spirits be apart of their expanding catalog. Last month Studio 407 also finalized a deal with Argentina's Altercomics that will bring their most popular titles to North America.
Studio 407's managing director Alex Leung says "We picked up Smuggling Spirits from Ambrosia, and we thought it was an incredible book that went under the radar, and did not get the exposure it deserved when it was first released in single volumes. I think both Ben and Michael are incredible talents to watch for and their skills have meshed perfectly to produce an incredibly unique storytelling experience. We feel extremely fortunate to be involved with this book."
Preview Smuggling Spirits at: http://studio-407.com/spirits/preview.html
Leung continues. "The difference between this and the Ambrosia release is that it collects all the volumes of the original series into a handsome, full-sized hardcover book, that people will love to have on their coffee table. With the stark, red and black cover, it will definitely be eye-catching and compel people to pick it up. There are also 12 pages of additional artwork and a new ending as well that the creators felt was closer to what they originally envisioned, so you can easily call this the definitive, ‘director’s cut’ edition."
Smuggling Spirits is described as: Set in a nightmarish vision of the past where deadly monstrosities called “darklings” roam the shadows of Prohibition-Era America, Al Stone is a bootlegger who finds himself on the run when he inadvertently stumbles upon the bloody secret of the creatures’ survival. As the beasts close in to take back what’s theirs, Al and his young ward, Nathan, must make their final stand. Smuggling Spirits is a pulse pounding, thrill ride that blends the action noir of Sin City with the horror and suspense of Hellboy. Read what Rue Morgue calls “a shot of white lightning.”
****Chosen as a Staff Pick in the February Previews*****
Comics Bulletin says Smuggling Spirits is “For any fan of the horror genre…harsh, humorous and all together weird.”
Ain’t It Cool News calls it “Road to Perdition with monsters…I really liked this one.”
You can pre-order Smuggling Spirits now by using the Diamond order code: DCD item # FEB094452
Smuggling Spirits
Written by: Ben Fisher
Illustrated by: Mike Henderson
130 pgs, B&W
$20.99 Hard Cover
ISBN # 1-935385-03-8
In stores April 29, 2009.
For more information on Studio 407, visit them online a www.Studio-407.com or check them out in your local comic book shop!
About Studio 407
Studio 407 brings together the imagination and creative talents of writers and artists from North America and Asia to generate a flow of distinct and kinetic East-meets-West entertainment. A writer driven studio that blends innovation with tradition, Studio 407 is dedicated to publishing the highest quality in comics and manga, across a wide variety of genres. From capes to kung fu, giant robots to vampires, and secret agents to mad scientists; at Studio 407, we sweat the details. www.Studio-407.com
Rick Remender masterminds the Last Days of American Crime for Radical Publishing
February 5th, 2009 – What if the U.S. government perfected a broadcast signal that could extinguish criminal thoughts? If you were a grifter with only 10 days before the signal went live, you’d find the crime of the century that you’d been planning suddenly transformed into the last crime in American history—if you can pull it off.
Radical Publishing is proud to announce its newest title for 2009, The Last Days of American Crime. Created and written by fan-favorite comics scribe Rick Remender, the series represents Radical’s first foray into the crime genre. Issue #1 hits the stands later this year, with illustrations by new breakout artist Greg Tocchini.
"The Last Days of American Crime is a story I've been itching to scratch for a few years now,” Remender says. “Fans of my creator-owned books Fear Agent or XXXombies will be right at home with this one. And Greg Tocchini is a powerhouse, one of the best artists I've ever worked with, a true future superstar. Radical is a perfect home for the project, so I'm having a blast."
Radical President and Publisher Barry Levine added, “As a longtime fan of the crime genre, I’m really excited by this. Rick presented me a premise that is so full of suspense and great action that I jumped on board immediately. Besides an amazing story, Greg’s art is just incredible—he’s exactly the kind of great young artist that I love discovering for our books.”
More details on The Last Days of American Crime will be revealed at Radical Publishing’s New York Comic-Con panel on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 5:15 p.m. in Room 1A07.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by BARRY LEVINE (Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER, FREEDOM FORMULA and Executive Producer for the in-development REX MUNDI movie from Warner Bros., written by JIM UHLS and starring JOHNNY DEPP); his protege JESSE BERGER (Executive Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER and FREEDOM FORMULA); and longtime writer/publisher DAVID ELLIOTT (Atomeka Press and Tundra Publishing).
Winner of the Diamond Comics Distribution's Gem Award for Best New Publisher of the Year, Radical brings the best writing, storytelling and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as YOSHITAKA AMANO, JOHN BOLTON, LUIS ROYO, JIM STERANKO, STEVE PUGH, WARREN ELLIS, ARTHUR SUYDAM, STEVE NILES, MARKO DJURDJEVIC, IAN EDGINTON, DAVID HINE, RICK REMENDER, JOSEPH KOSINSKI, NICK PERCIVAL, STEVE MOORE, SAM SARKAR, STJEPAN SEJIC, DAVE WILKINS, TOMM COKER, CLAYTON CRAIN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, NICK SAGAN, CLINT LANGLEY, NICK SIMMONS, PATRICK REILLY, WETA WORKSHOP, ZOMBIE STUDIOS and many more.
Radical Publishing currently has production deals with Universal Studios, Spyglass Entertainment, PETER BERG's Film 44 and Radical Pictures for HERCULES; JOHN WOO's Lion Rock Productions, JOHNNY DEPP's Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures for CALIBER; and BRYAN SINGER's Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures for FREEDOM FORMULA.
February 5th, 2009 – What if the U.S. government perfected a broadcast signal that could extinguish criminal thoughts? If you were a grifter with only 10 days before the signal went live, you’d find the crime of the century that you’d been planning suddenly transformed into the last crime in American history—if you can pull it off.
Radical Publishing is proud to announce its newest title for 2009, The Last Days of American Crime. Created and written by fan-favorite comics scribe Rick Remender, the series represents Radical’s first foray into the crime genre. Issue #1 hits the stands later this year, with illustrations by new breakout artist Greg Tocchini.
"The Last Days of American Crime is a story I've been itching to scratch for a few years now,” Remender says. “Fans of my creator-owned books Fear Agent or XXXombies will be right at home with this one. And Greg Tocchini is a powerhouse, one of the best artists I've ever worked with, a true future superstar. Radical is a perfect home for the project, so I'm having a blast."
Radical President and Publisher Barry Levine added, “As a longtime fan of the crime genre, I’m really excited by this. Rick presented me a premise that is so full of suspense and great action that I jumped on board immediately. Besides an amazing story, Greg’s art is just incredible—he’s exactly the kind of great young artist that I love discovering for our books.”
More details on The Last Days of American Crime will be revealed at Radical Publishing’s New York Comic-Con panel on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 5:15 p.m. in Room 1A07.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by BARRY LEVINE (Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER, FREEDOM FORMULA and Executive Producer for the in-development REX MUNDI movie from Warner Bros., written by JIM UHLS and starring JOHNNY DEPP); his protege JESSE BERGER (Executive Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER and FREEDOM FORMULA); and longtime writer/publisher DAVID ELLIOTT (Atomeka Press and Tundra Publishing).
Winner of the Diamond Comics Distribution's Gem Award for Best New Publisher of the Year, Radical brings the best writing, storytelling and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as YOSHITAKA AMANO, JOHN BOLTON, LUIS ROYO, JIM STERANKO, STEVE PUGH, WARREN ELLIS, ARTHUR SUYDAM, STEVE NILES, MARKO DJURDJEVIC, IAN EDGINTON, DAVID HINE, RICK REMENDER, JOSEPH KOSINSKI, NICK PERCIVAL, STEVE MOORE, SAM SARKAR, STJEPAN SEJIC, DAVE WILKINS, TOMM COKER, CLAYTON CRAIN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, NICK SAGAN, CLINT LANGLEY, NICK SIMMONS, PATRICK REILLY, WETA WORKSHOP, ZOMBIE STUDIOS and many more.
Radical Publishing currently has production deals with Universal Studios, Spyglass Entertainment, PETER BERG's Film 44 and Radical Pictures for HERCULES; JOHN WOO's Lion Rock Productions, JOHNNY DEPP's Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures for CALIBER; and BRYAN SINGER's Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures for FREEDOM FORMULA.
FORRY ACKERMAN ESTATE TO HIGHLIGHT MONSTROUS PROFILES IN HISTORY SPRING AUCTION
Bela Lugosi's Dracula Ring, Cape, Costume From The Raven; Bram Stoker / Lugosi Signed First Edition Dracula Book; Fritz Lang's Monocle from Metropolis Among The Most Important Collection Of Horror-Related Items Ever Available For Auction
Calabasas, CA, February 4, 2009 - Forry Ackerman's massive horror and Sci-Fi collection, highlighted by Bela Lugosi's Dracula ring and cape, along with Lugosi's costume from The Raven; a signed, first edition of Brom Stoker's Dracula signed by Stoker and Lugosi among others, and Fritz Lang's monocle from Metropolis are among the first confirmed items available at Profiles in History's 36th auction of Hollywood memorabilia, taking place the last week of April, 2009. This will be the most important sale of horror-related items ever assembled and available for auction. Worldwide bids can be placed either in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the internet via Live Auctioneers.com (HYPERLINK "http://www.LiveAuctioneers.com" www.LiveAuctioneers.com).
"The Bela Lugosi Dracula ring, the cape he wore from the 30's stage performances of Dracula and the robe he wore in The Raven are the most significant Universal horror items to ever come to public auction," said Joe Maddalena, President and CEO of Profiles in History.
Forrest J Ackerman (Please note: There is NO period after the "J") who recently passed away, was an American collector of science fiction books and movie memorabilia and a science fiction fan. Ackerman, known as "Forry" or "The Ackermonster" or "4e" or "4SJ" or "Forjak" was influential in the formation, organization, and spread of science fiction fandom in its early years, and served as a key figure in the wider cultural perception of science fiction as a literary, art and film genre. Ackerman is also remembered as the editor-writer of the magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland, as well as for being an occasional author, actor, producer (Vampirella), and literary agent.
Ackerman was noted for having amassed an extremely large and complete collection of science fiction, fantasy and horror film memorabilia, which was, until 2002, maintained in a remarkable home/museum known as the 18-room "Ackermansion" in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles, filled with 300,000 books and pieces of movie memorabilia. He was credited with nurturing and even inspiring the careers of several early contemporaries like Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen, Charles Beaumont, Marion Zimmer Bradley and L. Ron Hubbard. He was Ed Wood's "illiterary" agent and represented over 200 authors of science fiction and fantasy.
Through his magazine, Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958-1983), Ackerman introduced the history of the science fiction, fantasy and horror film genres to a generation of young readers. At a time when most movie-related publications glorified the stars in front of the camera, "Uncle Forry", as he was referred to by many of his fans, promoted the behind-the-scenes artists involved in the magic of movies. In this way Ackerman provided inspiration to many who would later become successful artists, including Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Stephen King, Penn & Teller, Billy Bob Thornton, Gene Simmons (of the band Kiss), Rick Baker, George Lucas, Danny Elfman, Frank Darabont, John Landis and countless other writers, directors, artists and craftsmen.
A life-long fan of science fiction "B-movies", Ackerman had cameos in over 210 films, including bit parts in many monster movies including The Howling, Innocent Blood, Return of the Living Dead Part II, Amazon Women on the Moon, as well as an appearance in Michael Jackson's Thriller video.
Details of Highlighted items along with estimated sale prices:
· Dracula ring worn by Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula. It's the single most important Lugosi / Dracula screen worn piece to EVER come to auction. ($20,000-$30,000).
· Bela Lugosi's robe from The Raven is the most important 1930's horror costume to EVER come to auction. ($15,000-$20,000)
· A cape made for Bela Lugosi in 1932 and used many times for his stage portrayal of Dracula. Lugosi then wore the costume in Plan 9 from Outer Space. ($15,000-$20,000).
· A first edition of the book, Dracula signed by Bram Stoker and inscribed by Bela Lugosi to Forry Ackerman (also signed by a host of other Dracula-related personalities). ($6,000-8,000).
· Fritz Lang's monocle, which he wore when he directed Metropolis. This was given to Forry by Lang: ($3,000-$5,000)
Photos of all items are available upon request.
Prior Profiles in History Hollywood auctions highlights include the "Cowardly Lion" costume from The Wizard of Oz ($805,000); A full-scale model T-800 Endoskeleton from Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($488,750); a King Kong six-sheet movie poster ($345,000); the Command Chair from the "U.S.S. Enterprise" ($304,750); the original "Robot" from Lost in Space ($264,500); the Black Beauty car from The Green Hornet ($192,000); George Reeves' Superman costume from The Adventures of Superman ($126,500); the H.R. Giger designed Alien creature suit from Alien ($126,500); a full-scale T-Rex head from Jurassic Park ($126,500), the Leaping Alien Warrior figure from Aliens ($126,500), a Christopher Reeve's 'Superman' costume from Superman: The Movie ($115,000), The Wizard of Oz 'Winkie' Guard Costume ($115,000); a "Ming the Merciless" cape from Flash Gordon ($115,000) and the Hydraulic screen-used Velociraptor from The Lost World: Jurassic Park II. ($115,000).
About Profiles in History:
Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the nation's leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts. Profiles in History has held some of the most prestigious and successful auctions of Hollywood memorabilia. Their auctions include costumes, props and set pieces from both vintage and contemporary film, television, and rock 'n roll. Profiles in History's location in Calabasas Hills, CA- virtually a stone's throw away from every major Hollywood studio - ensures a constant flow of fantastic and rare collectibles. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and institutions, they are proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history. For more information about Profiles in History, please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.profilesinhistory.com" www.profilesinhistory.com.
Bela Lugosi's Dracula Ring, Cape, Costume From The Raven; Bram Stoker / Lugosi Signed First Edition Dracula Book; Fritz Lang's Monocle from Metropolis Among The Most Important Collection Of Horror-Related Items Ever Available For Auction
Calabasas, CA, February 4, 2009 - Forry Ackerman's massive horror and Sci-Fi collection, highlighted by Bela Lugosi's Dracula ring and cape, along with Lugosi's costume from The Raven; a signed, first edition of Brom Stoker's Dracula signed by Stoker and Lugosi among others, and Fritz Lang's monocle from Metropolis are among the first confirmed items available at Profiles in History's 36th auction of Hollywood memorabilia, taking place the last week of April, 2009. This will be the most important sale of horror-related items ever assembled and available for auction. Worldwide bids can be placed either in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the internet via Live Auctioneers.com (HYPERLINK "http://www.LiveAuctioneers.com" www.LiveAuctioneers.com).
"The Bela Lugosi Dracula ring, the cape he wore from the 30's stage performances of Dracula and the robe he wore in The Raven are the most significant Universal horror items to ever come to public auction," said Joe Maddalena, President and CEO of Profiles in History.
Forrest J Ackerman (Please note: There is NO period after the "J") who recently passed away, was an American collector of science fiction books and movie memorabilia and a science fiction fan. Ackerman, known as "Forry" or "The Ackermonster" or "4e" or "4SJ" or "Forjak" was influential in the formation, organization, and spread of science fiction fandom in its early years, and served as a key figure in the wider cultural perception of science fiction as a literary, art and film genre. Ackerman is also remembered as the editor-writer of the magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland, as well as for being an occasional author, actor, producer (Vampirella), and literary agent.
Ackerman was noted for having amassed an extremely large and complete collection of science fiction, fantasy and horror film memorabilia, which was, until 2002, maintained in a remarkable home/museum known as the 18-room "Ackermansion" in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles, filled with 300,000 books and pieces of movie memorabilia. He was credited with nurturing and even inspiring the careers of several early contemporaries like Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen, Charles Beaumont, Marion Zimmer Bradley and L. Ron Hubbard. He was Ed Wood's "illiterary" agent and represented over 200 authors of science fiction and fantasy.
Through his magazine, Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958-1983), Ackerman introduced the history of the science fiction, fantasy and horror film genres to a generation of young readers. At a time when most movie-related publications glorified the stars in front of the camera, "Uncle Forry", as he was referred to by many of his fans, promoted the behind-the-scenes artists involved in the magic of movies. In this way Ackerman provided inspiration to many who would later become successful artists, including Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Stephen King, Penn & Teller, Billy Bob Thornton, Gene Simmons (of the band Kiss), Rick Baker, George Lucas, Danny Elfman, Frank Darabont, John Landis and countless other writers, directors, artists and craftsmen.
A life-long fan of science fiction "B-movies", Ackerman had cameos in over 210 films, including bit parts in many monster movies including The Howling, Innocent Blood, Return of the Living Dead Part II, Amazon Women on the Moon, as well as an appearance in Michael Jackson's Thriller video.
Details of Highlighted items along with estimated sale prices:
· Dracula ring worn by Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula. It's the single most important Lugosi / Dracula screen worn piece to EVER come to auction. ($20,000-$30,000).
· Bela Lugosi's robe from The Raven is the most important 1930's horror costume to EVER come to auction. ($15,000-$20,000)
· A cape made for Bela Lugosi in 1932 and used many times for his stage portrayal of Dracula. Lugosi then wore the costume in Plan 9 from Outer Space. ($15,000-$20,000).
· A first edition of the book, Dracula signed by Bram Stoker and inscribed by Bela Lugosi to Forry Ackerman (also signed by a host of other Dracula-related personalities). ($6,000-8,000).
· Fritz Lang's monocle, which he wore when he directed Metropolis. This was given to Forry by Lang: ($3,000-$5,000)
Photos of all items are available upon request.
Prior Profiles in History Hollywood auctions highlights include the "Cowardly Lion" costume from The Wizard of Oz ($805,000); A full-scale model T-800 Endoskeleton from Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($488,750); a King Kong six-sheet movie poster ($345,000); the Command Chair from the "U.S.S. Enterprise" ($304,750); the original "Robot" from Lost in Space ($264,500); the Black Beauty car from The Green Hornet ($192,000); George Reeves' Superman costume from The Adventures of Superman ($126,500); the H.R. Giger designed Alien creature suit from Alien ($126,500); a full-scale T-Rex head from Jurassic Park ($126,500), the Leaping Alien Warrior figure from Aliens ($126,500), a Christopher Reeve's 'Superman' costume from Superman: The Movie ($115,000), The Wizard of Oz 'Winkie' Guard Costume ($115,000); a "Ming the Merciless" cape from Flash Gordon ($115,000) and the Hydraulic screen-used Velociraptor from The Lost World: Jurassic Park II. ($115,000).
About Profiles in History:
Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the nation's leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts. Profiles in History has held some of the most prestigious and successful auctions of Hollywood memorabilia. Their auctions include costumes, props and set pieces from both vintage and contemporary film, television, and rock 'n roll. Profiles in History's location in Calabasas Hills, CA- virtually a stone's throw away from every major Hollywood studio - ensures a constant flow of fantastic and rare collectibles. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and institutions, they are proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history. For more information about Profiles in History, please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.profilesinhistory.com" www.profilesinhistory.com.
IDW Releases 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: JUAREZ TPB
From fan favorite creators Matt Fraction and Ben Templesmith
(San Diego, CA; Feb 5) – For girls living in Juarez, Mexico, life can be brief, brutal, and tends to end bloody. Some say up to 200 are “missing”… others less optimistic say 400 or more. Someone or something has made killing them a sport, and the authorities are less than motivated when it comes to solving the crimes. Girls have gone “missing” in Juarez for as long as anyone can remember, and like the hellish drudgery of the factories most of them work in, it’s become a way of life. And besides, what are a few more dead girls in a place like this?
Enter Lex Nova, a former private detective and free-range madmen, and the best chance the people of Juarez have of ridding themselves of this plague of murder and death. But corruption runs far deeper in this hole-in-the-wall town than anyone suspects, where death is something of a business, and the stakes have just been raised.
But before Lex finally figures out who’s behind it all things are about get to much, much worse, for him and the girls of Juarez…
From fan favorite writer Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man, Casanova) and Eisner and International Horror Guild Award-Nominated artist and 30 Days of Night co-creator Ben Templesmith, comes this disturbing and gruesome addition to the 30 Days of Night world of the undead.
Originally published in the monthly series 30 Days of Night: Blood Sucker Tales, this 8-issue arc is collected for the first time in one sleek volume. In addition to the main story 30 Days of Night: Juarez includes an art gallery by Templesmith.
30 Days of Night: Juarez TPB • FC • 104 • $17.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-405-3
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
From fan favorite creators Matt Fraction and Ben Templesmith
(San Diego, CA; Feb 5) – For girls living in Juarez, Mexico, life can be brief, brutal, and tends to end bloody. Some say up to 200 are “missing”… others less optimistic say 400 or more. Someone or something has made killing them a sport, and the authorities are less than motivated when it comes to solving the crimes. Girls have gone “missing” in Juarez for as long as anyone can remember, and like the hellish drudgery of the factories most of them work in, it’s become a way of life. And besides, what are a few more dead girls in a place like this?
Enter Lex Nova, a former private detective and free-range madmen, and the best chance the people of Juarez have of ridding themselves of this plague of murder and death. But corruption runs far deeper in this hole-in-the-wall town than anyone suspects, where death is something of a business, and the stakes have just been raised.
But before Lex finally figures out who’s behind it all things are about get to much, much worse, for him and the girls of Juarez…
From fan favorite writer Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man, Casanova) and Eisner and International Horror Guild Award-Nominated artist and 30 Days of Night co-creator Ben Templesmith, comes this disturbing and gruesome addition to the 30 Days of Night world of the undead.
Originally published in the monthly series 30 Days of Night: Blood Sucker Tales, this 8-issue arc is collected for the first time in one sleek volume. In addition to the main story 30 Days of Night: Juarez includes an art gallery by Templesmith.
30 Days of Night: Juarez TPB • FC • 104 • $17.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-405-3
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
BLOOM COUNTY LIBRARY TO COLLECT ENTIRE RUN
OF CLASSIC AMERICAN COMIC STRIP
(San Diego, February 6, 2009) IDW Publishing is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of The Bloom County Library. Beginning in October 2009, each of the five volumes will collect nearly two years worth of daily and Sunday strips, in chronological order. This will be the very first time that many of these comic strips have been collected, and the first time in a beautifully designed, hardcover format. The books will be part of IDW’s Library of American Comics imprint, and designed by Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney.
"Fans have pestered me for years,” said Berkeley Breathed, “for this ultimate Bloom County collection in that polite, respectful badgering way that only fans can manage. Thank God I can now tell them something better than just 'please remove your tent from my lawn.' I can say, 'It's coming!"
Berkeley Breathed’s Bloom County is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed newspaper strips of modern times. Premiering on December 8th, 1980 — a month after the election of Ronald Reagan as President — the strip brought to the comics pages a unique amalgam of contemporary politics and fantasy, all told with hilarious humor and wit.
The beloved and quirky denizens of Bloom County include Opus, Steve Dallas, Bill the Cat, Milo Bloom, Michael Binkley, and Cutter John. Breathed was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1987 for his work on Bloom County. The strip was published in an astounding 1200 newspapers.
The phenomenon that was Bloom County spawned a merchandizing bonanza, as well as two spin-off strips, Outland and Opus. The first paperback collection of the strip, Loose Tails, sold over one million copies. Bloom County paperbacks cumulatively sold over six million copies. At the height of the strip’s popularity, Breathed walked away on August 6th, 1989.
IDW Publishing Special Projects Editor Scott Dunbier conceived the series. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be editing the Bloom County Library,” said Dunbier. “This is a series that I can’t wait to hold in my hands.”
The Bloom County Library will also contain a series of “Context Pages” sprinkled throughout the volumes. These pages will provide perspective for the reader, presenting a variety of real-life events and personalities that were contemporary at the time of original publication.
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
OF CLASSIC AMERICAN COMIC STRIP
(San Diego, February 6, 2009) IDW Publishing is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of The Bloom County Library. Beginning in October 2009, each of the five volumes will collect nearly two years worth of daily and Sunday strips, in chronological order. This will be the very first time that many of these comic strips have been collected, and the first time in a beautifully designed, hardcover format. The books will be part of IDW’s Library of American Comics imprint, and designed by Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney.
"Fans have pestered me for years,” said Berkeley Breathed, “for this ultimate Bloom County collection in that polite, respectful badgering way that only fans can manage. Thank God I can now tell them something better than just 'please remove your tent from my lawn.' I can say, 'It's coming!"
Berkeley Breathed’s Bloom County is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed newspaper strips of modern times. Premiering on December 8th, 1980 — a month after the election of Ronald Reagan as President — the strip brought to the comics pages a unique amalgam of contemporary politics and fantasy, all told with hilarious humor and wit.
The beloved and quirky denizens of Bloom County include Opus, Steve Dallas, Bill the Cat, Milo Bloom, Michael Binkley, and Cutter John. Breathed was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1987 for his work on Bloom County. The strip was published in an astounding 1200 newspapers.
The phenomenon that was Bloom County spawned a merchandizing bonanza, as well as two spin-off strips, Outland and Opus. The first paperback collection of the strip, Loose Tails, sold over one million copies. Bloom County paperbacks cumulatively sold over six million copies. At the height of the strip’s popularity, Breathed walked away on August 6th, 1989.
IDW Publishing Special Projects Editor Scott Dunbier conceived the series. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be editing the Bloom County Library,” said Dunbier. “This is a series that I can’t wait to hold in my hands.”
The Bloom County Library will also contain a series of “Context Pages” sprinkled throughout the volumes. These pages will provide perspective for the reader, presenting a variety of real-life events and personalities that were contemporary at the time of original publication.
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
Today marks the IFC movies on-demand release of THE OBJECTIVE, the supernatural thriller by “The Blair Witch Project” co-director Daniel Myrick.
The Film will also have Exclusive Midnight Theatrical engagements at IFC Center in New York City this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 06 and 07, at 12:20am (following day), and will open at LA’s Laemmle Sunset 5 on March 13.
IFC’s “In Theaters” reaches 50 million US homes with independent films made available simultaneously in theaters and on demand, bringing specialty films to an audience that might never have has access otherwise.
IFC on demand includes “IFC Festival Direct” which offers six titles a month from major international film festivals like Cannes, Toronto, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, SXSW and AFI, and “IFC Midnight”, which has the latest in international genre cinema: horror, sci-fi, thriller, erotic arthouse, action and more. IFC also just made a deal with SXSW to release 5 films on-demand simultaneous to their premiere at the festival, bringing the festival home to on-demand viewers.
Operators that carry IFC Movies On Demand:
* Bright House (Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters),
* CableVision (Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters) or Ch. 508,
* Charter (Ch. 1 /Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters)
* Comcast (Ch. 1 /Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters)
* Cox (Ch. 1 /Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters)
* Insight (Ch. 1 /Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters)
* Time Warner (Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters).
The Film will also have Exclusive Midnight Theatrical engagements at IFC Center in New York City this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 06 and 07, at 12:20am (following day), and will open at LA’s Laemmle Sunset 5 on March 13.
IFC’s “In Theaters” reaches 50 million US homes with independent films made available simultaneously in theaters and on demand, bringing specialty films to an audience that might never have has access otherwise.
IFC on demand includes “IFC Festival Direct” which offers six titles a month from major international film festivals like Cannes, Toronto, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, SXSW and AFI, and “IFC Midnight”, which has the latest in international genre cinema: horror, sci-fi, thriller, erotic arthouse, action and more. IFC also just made a deal with SXSW to release 5 films on-demand simultaneous to their premiere at the festival, bringing the festival home to on-demand viewers.
Operators that carry IFC Movies On Demand:
* Bright House (Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters),
* CableVision (Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters) or Ch. 508,
* Charter (Ch. 1 /Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters)
* Comcast (Ch. 1 /Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters)
* Cox (Ch. 1 /Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters)
* Insight (Ch. 1 /Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters)
* Time Warner (Movies On Demand/IFC In Theaters).
Captain Rex and Commander Cody must find the traitor in their ranks in “Hidden Enemy,” an all-new episode of the hit animated series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, premiering at 9 p.m. ET/PT Friday, Feb. 6, on Cartoon Network.
In the episode, the clones discover evidence that one of their brothers is leaking information to the enemy. Faced with the betrayal, Cody and Rex must uncover the spy before he is able to thwart the Republic’s efforts to liberate Christophsis from a Separatist siege.
Director Steward Lee and writer Drew Greenberg were both drawn to the chance to look at the first break in the ranks of the clones – an ominous sign of things to come.
“I thought it was interesting because the clone’s logic is understandable,” Lee says. “He no longer wants to be just a slave to the Jedi, and wants to try and break that infrastructure. He thinks he’s doing the right thing for all the clones and that the sacrifice is worth it.”
“It’s all about the brotherhood, and how far those boundaries stretch,” Greenberg adds. “Even the guy who turns out to be the bad guy makes the case that he was doing it for his brothers. This is about what it means to be a clone and what it means to be part of that brotherhood.”
“If one Clone can break from his brothers, and what he is bred for as a soldier of the Republic, and act on his own," Lee says, " how many more would do the same? This creates an interesting beginning of something to come.”
In the episode, the clones discover evidence that one of their brothers is leaking information to the enemy. Faced with the betrayal, Cody and Rex must uncover the spy before he is able to thwart the Republic’s efforts to liberate Christophsis from a Separatist siege.
Director Steward Lee and writer Drew Greenberg were both drawn to the chance to look at the first break in the ranks of the clones – an ominous sign of things to come.
“I thought it was interesting because the clone’s logic is understandable,” Lee says. “He no longer wants to be just a slave to the Jedi, and wants to try and break that infrastructure. He thinks he’s doing the right thing for all the clones and that the sacrifice is worth it.”
“It’s all about the brotherhood, and how far those boundaries stretch,” Greenberg adds. “Even the guy who turns out to be the bad guy makes the case that he was doing it for his brothers. This is about what it means to be a clone and what it means to be part of that brotherhood.”
“If one Clone can break from his brothers, and what he is bred for as a soldier of the Republic, and act on his own," Lee says, " how many more would do the same? This creates an interesting beginning of something to come.”
Telltale announces Xbox Live® Arcade debut with episodic Wallace & Gromit series
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures brings all-new stories, characters, and contraptions to Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PC this spring
SAN RAFAEL, CA, February 4, 2009 - Interactive entertainment pioneer Telltale, Inc. today announced that their highly-anticipated episodic series, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, will lead the company's expansion to Xbox LIVE Arcade this spring. Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures will also be available for PC.
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures will deliver all of the humor and charm of the duo's popular animated films, with a monthly series of brand new interactive stories in Telltale's unique episodic format. Alternating between the roles of quirky inventor Wallace and his faithful canine companion Gromit, players embark on their own style of entrepreneurial business ventures, tinker with creative contraptions, and interact with an ever-expanding cast of fun and endearing characters in each episode.
"Our episodic series focus on story, character, humor, and cinematic presentation—very much like a television or film production. This all makes for a great living room experience through the gaming console," says Telltale CEO Dan Connors. "We're looking forward to expanding our catalog onto Xbox LIVE Arcade."
The series' launch follows the record-setting Christmas Day premiere of Aardman's new Wallace & Gromit short film, "A Matter of Loaf and Death," the most watched TV program in the United Kingdom on Christmas Day with 14.3 million viewers. The film also recently won an Annie Award for Best Animated Short and secured a BAFTA Award nomination in the same category.
Showcasing visuals modeled closely after franchise originator Aardman Animations' clay creations, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures is Telltale's most cinematic series to date, immersing fans in the stories and interactions with the colorful personalities of West Wallaby Street. The game also features a new direct control scheme for gamepads, designed specifically for Xbox.
Telltale has become the industry leader in regularly delivered episodic games, with the release of two award-winning Sam & Max series and most recently, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. The Strong Bad series became the first monthly episodic set for a connected console, with the finale episode releasing in December on WiiWare and PC. Telltale plans to announce additional titles for Xbox Live Arcade in the coming months. For more details about Telltale's games and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, please visit http://www.telltalegames.com.
About Wallace & Gromit
Wallace
An endearing and affable inventor. Ever enthusiastic, Wallace's hair-brained, over-ambitious, yet well intentioned ideas consistently get him and his faithful hound into trouble. A definite penchant for cheese and crackers, not to mention fashionable knitwear!
Gromit
Wallace's long-suffering loyal pooch. Gromit cares greatly for Wallace even though he's often railroaded into his master's mad-cap plans. Though cultured and sensitive, preferring order and the quiet life, Gromit displays amazing courage and heroism when it comes to getting his master out of self-made scrapes. Always showing astonishing initiative, Gromit is definitely the intelligent one of the pair.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a pioneer of new forms of interactive entertainment that build upon strong foundations in traditional and new media. Founded in 2004 by video game industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become the leading online episodic gaming publisher and developer, delivering award-winning interactive experiences that showcase engaging stories, compelling characters, and rich worlds. Telltale has created a regular, ongoing schedule of established online episodic series across all major gaming and entertainment platforms and channels.
Telltale's games include the award-winning Sam & Max episodic series; Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, the first episodic series for WiiWare based on the Homestarrunner.com Flash cartoons; and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, coming soon to Xbox Live Arcade and PC. Telltale also has created games based on television's popular CSI series in partnership with Ubisoft, and on Jeff Smith's epic Bone graphic novels. Telltale has built a robust digital distribution channel at www.telltalegames.com, and also publishes its games with select partners.
About Aardman
Aardman, based in Bristol (UK), co-founded and run by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is a world leader in animation. It produces feature films, television series and television commercials for both the domestic and international market. The studio has won over 400 international awards including 4 Oscars®.
Aardman's multi-award winning productions are novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm that reflects the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the very special people who make up the Aardman team. The studio's work is often imitated and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning and amusing independent and commercial productions. www.aardman.com
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures brings all-new stories, characters, and contraptions to Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PC this spring
SAN RAFAEL, CA, February 4, 2009 - Interactive entertainment pioneer Telltale, Inc. today announced that their highly-anticipated episodic series, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, will lead the company's expansion to Xbox LIVE Arcade this spring. Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures will also be available for PC.
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures will deliver all of the humor and charm of the duo's popular animated films, with a monthly series of brand new interactive stories in Telltale's unique episodic format. Alternating between the roles of quirky inventor Wallace and his faithful canine companion Gromit, players embark on their own style of entrepreneurial business ventures, tinker with creative contraptions, and interact with an ever-expanding cast of fun and endearing characters in each episode.
"Our episodic series focus on story, character, humor, and cinematic presentation—very much like a television or film production. This all makes for a great living room experience through the gaming console," says Telltale CEO Dan Connors. "We're looking forward to expanding our catalog onto Xbox LIVE Arcade."
The series' launch follows the record-setting Christmas Day premiere of Aardman's new Wallace & Gromit short film, "A Matter of Loaf and Death," the most watched TV program in the United Kingdom on Christmas Day with 14.3 million viewers. The film also recently won an Annie Award for Best Animated Short and secured a BAFTA Award nomination in the same category.
Showcasing visuals modeled closely after franchise originator Aardman Animations' clay creations, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures is Telltale's most cinematic series to date, immersing fans in the stories and interactions with the colorful personalities of West Wallaby Street. The game also features a new direct control scheme for gamepads, designed specifically for Xbox.
Telltale has become the industry leader in regularly delivered episodic games, with the release of two award-winning Sam & Max series and most recently, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. The Strong Bad series became the first monthly episodic set for a connected console, with the finale episode releasing in December on WiiWare and PC. Telltale plans to announce additional titles for Xbox Live Arcade in the coming months. For more details about Telltale's games and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, please visit http://www.telltalegames.com.
About Wallace & Gromit
Wallace
An endearing and affable inventor. Ever enthusiastic, Wallace's hair-brained, over-ambitious, yet well intentioned ideas consistently get him and his faithful hound into trouble. A definite penchant for cheese and crackers, not to mention fashionable knitwear!
Gromit
Wallace's long-suffering loyal pooch. Gromit cares greatly for Wallace even though he's often railroaded into his master's mad-cap plans. Though cultured and sensitive, preferring order and the quiet life, Gromit displays amazing courage and heroism when it comes to getting his master out of self-made scrapes. Always showing astonishing initiative, Gromit is definitely the intelligent one of the pair.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a pioneer of new forms of interactive entertainment that build upon strong foundations in traditional and new media. Founded in 2004 by video game industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become the leading online episodic gaming publisher and developer, delivering award-winning interactive experiences that showcase engaging stories, compelling characters, and rich worlds. Telltale has created a regular, ongoing schedule of established online episodic series across all major gaming and entertainment platforms and channels.
Telltale's games include the award-winning Sam & Max episodic series; Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, the first episodic series for WiiWare based on the Homestarrunner.com Flash cartoons; and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, coming soon to Xbox Live Arcade and PC. Telltale also has created games based on television's popular CSI series in partnership with Ubisoft, and on Jeff Smith's epic Bone graphic novels. Telltale has built a robust digital distribution channel at www.telltalegames.com, and also publishes its games with select partners.
About Aardman
Aardman, based in Bristol (UK), co-founded and run by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is a world leader in animation. It produces feature films, television series and television commercials for both the domestic and international market. The studio has won over 400 international awards including 4 Oscars®.
Aardman's multi-award winning productions are novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm that reflects the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the very special people who make up the Aardman team. The studio's work is often imitated and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning and amusing independent and commercial productions. www.aardman.com
BBC AMERICA ANNOUNCES THREE SCI FI DRAMAS –BEING HUMAN, SURVIVORS AND A NEW SEASON OF PRIMEVAL
BBC AMERICA today announced three highly anticipated sci-fi dramas: BBC AMERICA co-production Being Human and the acquisitions of Survivors and a new season of Primeval. All three shows will premiere later in 2009.
BEING HUMAN - U.S. PREMIERE
Mixing the mythic with the commonplace, the farcical with the horrific and the domestic with the epic, this BBC AMERICA co-production is a witty and extraordinary look into the lives of three twenty-somethings and their secret double-lives – as a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost. The trio do their best to live their lives as normally as possible, despite their strange and dark secrets. But with unwelcome intruders into their world, a threatened revolution from the vampire underworld and constant threats of exposure – on top of the day-to-day issues faced by young people – the only thing they may be able to rely on in their heightened world, is each other.
SURVIVORS - U.S. PREMIERE
The chilling new apocalyptic drama, Survivors, focuses on the world in the aftermath of a virus that has wiped out 99% of the human race. The lonely few who remain struggle to start over in a devastated world where everything that was once safe and familiar is now strange and dangerous. At the center of the story is a bewildered but resilient group of survivors led by Abby Grant (Julie Graham), a woman whose strength comes from a burning need to find out if her young son is still alive. This brave new world brings an opportunity for new beginnings, but also terrible dangers – not just the daily struggle for food and water, but a deadly threat from other survivors.
PRIMEVAL - U.S. PREMIERE
Sci-fi thriller Primeval roars back onto BBC AMERICA. When evolutionary zoologist Nick Cutter (Douglas Henshall) discovers prehistoric creatures alive and well in the present day, the natural world is turned on its head and humanity faces a threat to its very existence. Unexplained anomalies are ripping holes in the fabric of time, allowing creatures to roam the modern world. In the new season Cutter struggles with the death of his assistant and his wife’s betrayal, while the cloak of secrecy behind which they’ve been working is beginning to slip.
BBC AMERICA brings audiences a new generation of award-winning television featuring news with a uniquely global perspective, provocative dramas, razor-sharp comedies and life-changing makeovers. BBC AMERICA pushes the boundaries to deliver high quality, highly addictive and eminently watchable programming to viewers who demand more. BBC AMERICA is distributed by Discovery Networks. It is available on digital cable and satellite TV in more than 64 million homes.
BBC AMERICA today announced three highly anticipated sci-fi dramas: BBC AMERICA co-production Being Human and the acquisitions of Survivors and a new season of Primeval. All three shows will premiere later in 2009.
BEING HUMAN - U.S. PREMIERE
Mixing the mythic with the commonplace, the farcical with the horrific and the domestic with the epic, this BBC AMERICA co-production is a witty and extraordinary look into the lives of three twenty-somethings and their secret double-lives – as a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost. The trio do their best to live their lives as normally as possible, despite their strange and dark secrets. But with unwelcome intruders into their world, a threatened revolution from the vampire underworld and constant threats of exposure – on top of the day-to-day issues faced by young people – the only thing they may be able to rely on in their heightened world, is each other.
SURVIVORS - U.S. PREMIERE
The chilling new apocalyptic drama, Survivors, focuses on the world in the aftermath of a virus that has wiped out 99% of the human race. The lonely few who remain struggle to start over in a devastated world where everything that was once safe and familiar is now strange and dangerous. At the center of the story is a bewildered but resilient group of survivors led by Abby Grant (Julie Graham), a woman whose strength comes from a burning need to find out if her young son is still alive. This brave new world brings an opportunity for new beginnings, but also terrible dangers – not just the daily struggle for food and water, but a deadly threat from other survivors.
PRIMEVAL - U.S. PREMIERE
Sci-fi thriller Primeval roars back onto BBC AMERICA. When evolutionary zoologist Nick Cutter (Douglas Henshall) discovers prehistoric creatures alive and well in the present day, the natural world is turned on its head and humanity faces a threat to its very existence. Unexplained anomalies are ripping holes in the fabric of time, allowing creatures to roam the modern world. In the new season Cutter struggles with the death of his assistant and his wife’s betrayal, while the cloak of secrecy behind which they’ve been working is beginning to slip.
BBC AMERICA brings audiences a new generation of award-winning television featuring news with a uniquely global perspective, provocative dramas, razor-sharp comedies and life-changing makeovers. BBC AMERICA pushes the boundaries to deliver high quality, highly addictive and eminently watchable programming to viewers who demand more. BBC AMERICA is distributed by Discovery Networks. It is available on digital cable and satellite TV in more than 64 million homes.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Hello -
Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer's Edition is hitting shelves and in it are special sections devoted solely to some great superhero and comic
book based video game records. We thought you and your readers might want
to give this a look.
A couple of records featured in the new book include:
- First Superhero Game of All-Time - 1979 Atari introduced Superman
- Most Marvel Characters in a Spider-Man Game - The 2000 PlayStation
Spider-Man featured 15 heroes and villains
- First Superhero First-Person Shooter - X-Men: Ravages of Apocalypse
released for the PC in 1997 was the firs officially licensed superhero entry
in the first-person shooter genre
The first edition of Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition was published in February 2008, and received critical accolade from gaming industry
reviewers. PC World said: "if you truly want to prove your mettle in the
gaming arena...your name in the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition is the
only way to go about it," while critics from Popular Science praised: "If
you care about gaming, something here is going to fascinate you."
The latest book is available everywhere books are sold on February 4th for $21.95.
Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer's Edition is hitting shelves and in it are special sections devoted solely to some great superhero and comic
book based video game records. We thought you and your readers might want
to give this a look.
A couple of records featured in the new book include:
- First Superhero Game of All-Time - 1979 Atari introduced Superman
- Most Marvel Characters in a Spider-Man Game - The 2000 PlayStation
Spider-Man featured 15 heroes and villains
- First Superhero First-Person Shooter - X-Men: Ravages of Apocalypse
released for the PC in 1997 was the firs officially licensed superhero entry
in the first-person shooter genre
The first edition of Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition was published in February 2008, and received critical accolade from gaming industry
reviewers. PC World said: "if you truly want to prove your mettle in the
gaming arena...your name in the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition is the
only way to go about it," while critics from Popular Science praised: "If
you care about gaming, something here is going to fascinate you."
The latest book is available everywhere books are sold on February 4th for $21.95.
Radical wins Diamond’s Gem Award for Best New Publisher
February 3rd, 2009 – Radical Publishing is proud to announce that they have been awarded New Comic Book Publisher of the Year for 2008 by Diamond Comics Distribution, the major comic book distributor in North America. Voted on by the comic book store retailers, based on overall impact on the industry, sales performance, quality and creativity, the Gem Awards represent Diamond's annual recognition of outstanding suppliers in the comic book specialty market.
“To say that I am extremely proud of this award is an understatement,” said Radical’s President and Publisher Barry Levine. “It validates all the hard work and long hours that everyone involved with the company has put in for both launching and running Radical.”
The 19th annual awards recognized Radical for its publications of Hercules: The Thracian Wars and Caliber: First Canon of Justice, the company’s two flagship titles that debuted in May to sellout performances; along with the follow-up titles Freedom Formula: Ghost of the Wasteland and City of Dust: A Philip Khrome Story, both of which garnered rave reviews, and the deluxe hardcover publication Mateki: The Magic Flute, from international storytelling sensation Yoshitaka Amano.
Both Hercules: The Thracian Wars and Caliber: First Canon of Justice have already been collected into hardcover omnibus editions; a City of Dust: A Philip Khrome Story collected edition, from celebrated horror writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), has already been scheduled, as has a sequel to the hit Hercules series, once again from veteran scribe Steve Moore and art contributions by comics legend Jim Steranko. All of Radical’s titles have featured painted artwork on deluxe, glossy paper, with some of the highest production values in the industry. Many of Radical’s titles have already garnered the interest of Hollywood, with noted directors and producers such as John Woo, Peter Berg, and Bryan Singer attached.
“I started Radical Publishing with the commitment to releasing only the best books in terms of both story and illustration,” Levine said. “Given that we were only in business for eight months for 2008 with just five titles, we definitely achieved that, and will continue to do so for this year and beyond. I want to thank all the retailers not only for their votes, but also for their overall support for this relatively new company. I would also like to thank the press for their write-ups for all of our books and to the comic fans who purchase and read them.”
Current series from Radical include Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising, a space opera that has received uniformly stellar reviews in both the industry and mainstream press, as well as Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead, from fan-favorite creators Steve Pugh and Warren Ellis, which the Philadelphia Daily News just hailed as “lightning in a bottle” and received its “highest possible recommendation.”
Upcoming titles include Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost, a dark and epic retelling of the famous fable with art by Radical’s exclusive artist Patrick Reilly and story by Ian Edginton; FVZA: Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency, being written by David Hine; and The Last Days of American Crime created and written by Rick Remender.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by BARRY LEVINE (Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER, FREEDOM FORMULA and Executive Producer for the in-development REX MUNDI movie from Warner Bros., written by JIM UHLS and starring JOHNNY DEPP); his protege JESSE BERGER (Executive Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER and FREEDOM FORMULA); and longtime writer/publisher DAVID ELLIOTT (Atomeka Press and Tundra Publishing).
Radical Publishing brings the best writing, storytelling and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as YOSHITAKA AMANO, JOHN BOLTON, LUIS ROYO, JIM STERANKO, STEVE PUGH, WARREN ELLIS, ARTHUR SUYDAM, STEVE NILES, MARKO DJURDJEVIC, IAN EDGINTON, DAVID HINE, RICK REMENDER, JOSEPH KOSINSKI, NICK PERCIVAL, STEVE MOORE, SAM SARKAR, STJEPAN SEJIC, DAVE WILKINS, TOMM COKER, CLAYTON CRAIN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, NICK SAGAN, CLINT LANGLEY, NICK SIMMONS, PATRICK REILLY, WETA WORKSHOP, ZOMBIE STUDIOS and many more.
Radical Publishing currently has production deals with Universal Studios, Spyglass Entertainment, PETER BERG's Film 44 and Radical Pictures for HERCULES; JOHN WOO's Lion Rock Productions, JOHNNY DEPP's Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures for CALIBER; and BRYAN SINGER's Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures for FREEDOM FORMULA.
February 3rd, 2009 – Radical Publishing is proud to announce that they have been awarded New Comic Book Publisher of the Year for 2008 by Diamond Comics Distribution, the major comic book distributor in North America. Voted on by the comic book store retailers, based on overall impact on the industry, sales performance, quality and creativity, the Gem Awards represent Diamond's annual recognition of outstanding suppliers in the comic book specialty market.
“To say that I am extremely proud of this award is an understatement,” said Radical’s President and Publisher Barry Levine. “It validates all the hard work and long hours that everyone involved with the company has put in for both launching and running Radical.”
The 19th annual awards recognized Radical for its publications of Hercules: The Thracian Wars and Caliber: First Canon of Justice, the company’s two flagship titles that debuted in May to sellout performances; along with the follow-up titles Freedom Formula: Ghost of the Wasteland and City of Dust: A Philip Khrome Story, both of which garnered rave reviews, and the deluxe hardcover publication Mateki: The Magic Flute, from international storytelling sensation Yoshitaka Amano.
Both Hercules: The Thracian Wars and Caliber: First Canon of Justice have already been collected into hardcover omnibus editions; a City of Dust: A Philip Khrome Story collected edition, from celebrated horror writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), has already been scheduled, as has a sequel to the hit Hercules series, once again from veteran scribe Steve Moore and art contributions by comics legend Jim Steranko. All of Radical’s titles have featured painted artwork on deluxe, glossy paper, with some of the highest production values in the industry. Many of Radical’s titles have already garnered the interest of Hollywood, with noted directors and producers such as John Woo, Peter Berg, and Bryan Singer attached.
“I started Radical Publishing with the commitment to releasing only the best books in terms of both story and illustration,” Levine said. “Given that we were only in business for eight months for 2008 with just five titles, we definitely achieved that, and will continue to do so for this year and beyond. I want to thank all the retailers not only for their votes, but also for their overall support for this relatively new company. I would also like to thank the press for their write-ups for all of our books and to the comic fans who purchase and read them.”
Current series from Radical include Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising, a space opera that has received uniformly stellar reviews in both the industry and mainstream press, as well as Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead, from fan-favorite creators Steve Pugh and Warren Ellis, which the Philadelphia Daily News just hailed as “lightning in a bottle” and received its “highest possible recommendation.”
Upcoming titles include Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost, a dark and epic retelling of the famous fable with art by Radical’s exclusive artist Patrick Reilly and story by Ian Edginton; FVZA: Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency, being written by David Hine; and The Last Days of American Crime created and written by Rick Remender.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by BARRY LEVINE (Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER, FREEDOM FORMULA and Executive Producer for the in-development REX MUNDI movie from Warner Bros., written by JIM UHLS and starring JOHNNY DEPP); his protege JESSE BERGER (Executive Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER and FREEDOM FORMULA); and longtime writer/publisher DAVID ELLIOTT (Atomeka Press and Tundra Publishing).
Radical Publishing brings the best writing, storytelling and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as YOSHITAKA AMANO, JOHN BOLTON, LUIS ROYO, JIM STERANKO, STEVE PUGH, WARREN ELLIS, ARTHUR SUYDAM, STEVE NILES, MARKO DJURDJEVIC, IAN EDGINTON, DAVID HINE, RICK REMENDER, JOSEPH KOSINSKI, NICK PERCIVAL, STEVE MOORE, SAM SARKAR, STJEPAN SEJIC, DAVE WILKINS, TOMM COKER, CLAYTON CRAIN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, NICK SAGAN, CLINT LANGLEY, NICK SIMMONS, PATRICK REILLY, WETA WORKSHOP, ZOMBIE STUDIOS and many more.
Radical Publishing currently has production deals with Universal Studios, Spyglass Entertainment, PETER BERG's Film 44 and Radical Pictures for HERCULES; JOHN WOO's Lion Rock Productions, JOHNNY DEPP's Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures for CALIBER; and BRYAN SINGER's Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures for FREEDOM FORMULA.
Friends-
Issue 26 of CWR is here, and it’s packed with comics goodness. Here’s what we have for you this time!
Josh Medors interviewed! Marc Mason caught up with the artist at Phoenix Comicon and got a health update, a look at his upcoming artistic projects, and his feelings on how the comics community has rallied behind him:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/joshmedors2.html
Jimmy Palmiotti interviewed! Comics’ renaissance man talks to Avril Brown about what’s wrong with superheroes, his work in translating Euro comics, and the future of Painkiller Jane on-screen:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jimmypalmiotti2.html
5 Questions with Warren Ellis: Elliott Serrano chats with The Most Powerful Man on the Internet about his new book, IGNITION CITY:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/warrenellis.html
SHRAPNEL, HERO SQUARED, NEVER AS BAD AS YOU THINK, WHY I KILLED PETER and more:
http://reviews.comicswaitingroom.com
Marc Mason recaps the goings on at Phoenix Comicon:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason26.html
Matt Maxwell notes the passing of the monthly comic and is kind enough to perform the eulogy:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed34.html
Saurav Mohapatra discusses storytelling tropes and how to subvert them to make better fiction:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ninepanelgrid9.html
Jocelyn Saddler takes a look at FINAL CRISIS 7 and, well…:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/bb5.html
Jess Blackshear returns with an update on her recovery and what she’s got coming up:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jess16.html
Remember: If you read something at CWR that you like, pass it on to friends and blogs. Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Issue 26 of CWR is here, and it’s packed with comics goodness. Here’s what we have for you this time!
Josh Medors interviewed! Marc Mason caught up with the artist at Phoenix Comicon and got a health update, a look at his upcoming artistic projects, and his feelings on how the comics community has rallied behind him:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/joshmedors2.html
Jimmy Palmiotti interviewed! Comics’ renaissance man talks to Avril Brown about what’s wrong with superheroes, his work in translating Euro comics, and the future of Painkiller Jane on-screen:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jimmypalmiotti2.html
5 Questions with Warren Ellis: Elliott Serrano chats with The Most Powerful Man on the Internet about his new book, IGNITION CITY:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/warrenellis.html
SHRAPNEL, HERO SQUARED, NEVER AS BAD AS YOU THINK, WHY I KILLED PETER and more:
http://reviews.comicswaitingroom.com
Marc Mason recaps the goings on at Phoenix Comicon:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason26.html
Matt Maxwell notes the passing of the monthly comic and is kind enough to perform the eulogy:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed34.html
Saurav Mohapatra discusses storytelling tropes and how to subvert them to make better fiction:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ninepanelgrid9.html
Jocelyn Saddler takes a look at FINAL CRISIS 7 and, well…:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/bb5.html
Jess Blackshear returns with an update on her recovery and what she’s got coming up:
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jess16.html
Remember: If you read something at CWR that you like, pass it on to friends and blogs. Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Dracula vs. King Arthur, the popular series published by Silent Devil, has found a new home on the web via Lead Pipe Entertainment and Eagle One Media. The entire saga will be released weekly in 8 chapters available at $1.99 each. In the story, Vlad Tepes of the Dracul Order and his empire are about to be overrun by the Turkish Army. He will certainly be killed, unless he makes a deal with Lucifer himself. Vlad will become Dracula, the first vampire, and be sent back to the time of Camelot to destroy King Arthur.
The series received universal acclaim upon its release, with Ain't It Cool News saying they "[hadn't] had this much fun reading a comic in a good long while." Copies of the single issues quickly sold out, just like the collected edition a year later. No new print editions have been planned for the immediate future, so your chance to read what everyone is talking about is here: http://www.eagleonemedia.com/comicdownloadstore_IndyPub_LeadPipe.php
Dracula vs. King Arthur is in development as a feature film with Ahmet Zappa's Monsterfoot Productions attached to produce. Series co-creator Christian Beranek has been tapped to pen the script. Says Beranek about the deal with Eagle One: "Our story is one of the most pirated indie comics ever made. This led us to believe there was a market for a web version of the book. Eagle One Media gives readers a chance to get the definitive version of the title in a legitimate format, with series artist Chris Moreno providing additional, never before seen cover artwork."
For more information about Eagle One Media please visit http://www.eagleonemedia.com
Lead Pipe Entertainment is a Los Angeles based production company run by Christian Beranek and Thomas Mauer. The company has a first look film/tv deal with Disney/ABC and is currently hard at work launching the Kingdom Comics line of books. In addition, it provides consulting and freelance services to a multitude of multi-media entities. The crew at Lead Pipe are never late for dinner.
The series received universal acclaim upon its release, with Ain't It Cool News saying they "[hadn't] had this much fun reading a comic in a good long while." Copies of the single issues quickly sold out, just like the collected edition a year later. No new print editions have been planned for the immediate future, so your chance to read what everyone is talking about is here: http://www.eagleonemedia.com/comicdownloadstore_IndyPub_LeadPipe.php
Dracula vs. King Arthur is in development as a feature film with Ahmet Zappa's Monsterfoot Productions attached to produce. Series co-creator Christian Beranek has been tapped to pen the script. Says Beranek about the deal with Eagle One: "Our story is one of the most pirated indie comics ever made. This led us to believe there was a market for a web version of the book. Eagle One Media gives readers a chance to get the definitive version of the title in a legitimate format, with series artist Chris Moreno providing additional, never before seen cover artwork."
For more information about Eagle One Media please visit http://www.eagleonemedia.com
Lead Pipe Entertainment is a Los Angeles based production company run by Christian Beranek and Thomas Mauer. The company has a first look film/tv deal with Disney/ABC and is currently hard at work launching the Kingdom Comics line of books. In addition, it provides consulting and freelance services to a multitude of multi-media entities. The crew at Lead Pipe are never late for dinner.
VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS GOES TO THE MOVIES AND GETS NEW BLOOD.
Bluewater's popular gothic horror series "Vincent Price Presents" has been featured in “Fangoria”, “Horror Hound” and “Rue Morgue”. The comic series will now include Price’s iconic movie roles such as "DR Phibes," "The Tingler" and "House of Usher".
"What most people do not realize about this series is these stories are one shots,” said Publisher Darren G. Davis "Each of the 24-page comics is set up like an episode of the “Twilight Zone”. It makes every issue a great place for new readers to jump into the series”.
Bluewater's series “Vincent Price Presents” is described as: One of classic Hollywood's most famous scary men, Vincent Price made a name for himself in classic mysteries and thrillers throughout the 1940's, 50's and 60's. Now Vincent Price Presents comes to Bluewater Productions as their 1st ongoing monthly series. The series will feature some of Price’s films as well as developing new frightening ones with his estate. Welcome back to the macabre world of Vincent Price.
Pat Broderick is penciling new issues of “Vincent Price Presents”. Broderick is best known for his work on the Mirconauts. Broderick also penciled the four-part Batman: Year 3 story line, written by Marv Wolfman, which detailed the first meeting of Batman & Tim Drake. Also has penciled for other DC Comics titles “The Fury of Firestorm” and “Captain Atom”.
“Being a 55 year old adult I grew up with Vincent Price”. Said artist Pat Broderick, “His tremendous body of work entertained a young man who was lucky enough to be aloud to stay up past midnight to watch all of his classic horror movies. Those were the best, no hacking, no guts in your face. When Bluewater offered me this I knew that it would be fun. I approached the storytelling in a wide screen story boarding format, which is perfect for this story”
Mark L. Miller who will be writing “The Tingler” has been reviewing comics for “Ain't It Cool News.com” under the penname Ambush Bug. Mark's short comic fiction has been published in Cream City Comics “Muscles and Fights 3” and it's spin-off Muscles and Frights”.
Mel Smith & Clark Castillo who are the creative team behind Image Comics
"Dead Ahead" series has developed one of the two sequels featuring the cult character “DR. Phibes”. Adriano, who developed a graphic novel featuring Baron Münchausen, created the other “DR Phibes” comic.
“Vincent Price Presents” #5 will be in stores this month with a cover by Joel Robinson. In April, “Vincent Price Presents: Gallery of Terror” one-shot which features images of classic gothic horror icon Vincent Price.
About Bluewater Productions:
Bluewater Productions, Inc., is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers 10th MUSE, VSS and THE LEGEND OF ISIS. Bluewater publishes comic books with legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen and soon will launch a series in conjunction with sci-fi icon William Shatner. Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry’s top artists and writers. For more information, visit www.bluewateprod.com.
Bluewater's popular gothic horror series "Vincent Price Presents" has been featured in “Fangoria”, “Horror Hound” and “Rue Morgue”. The comic series will now include Price’s iconic movie roles such as "DR Phibes," "The Tingler" and "House of Usher".
"What most people do not realize about this series is these stories are one shots,” said Publisher Darren G. Davis "Each of the 24-page comics is set up like an episode of the “Twilight Zone”. It makes every issue a great place for new readers to jump into the series”.
Bluewater's series “Vincent Price Presents” is described as: One of classic Hollywood's most famous scary men, Vincent Price made a name for himself in classic mysteries and thrillers throughout the 1940's, 50's and 60's. Now Vincent Price Presents comes to Bluewater Productions as their 1st ongoing monthly series. The series will feature some of Price’s films as well as developing new frightening ones with his estate. Welcome back to the macabre world of Vincent Price.
Pat Broderick is penciling new issues of “Vincent Price Presents”. Broderick is best known for his work on the Mirconauts. Broderick also penciled the four-part Batman: Year 3 story line, written by Marv Wolfman, which detailed the first meeting of Batman & Tim Drake. Also has penciled for other DC Comics titles “The Fury of Firestorm” and “Captain Atom”.
“Being a 55 year old adult I grew up with Vincent Price”. Said artist Pat Broderick, “His tremendous body of work entertained a young man who was lucky enough to be aloud to stay up past midnight to watch all of his classic horror movies. Those were the best, no hacking, no guts in your face. When Bluewater offered me this I knew that it would be fun. I approached the storytelling in a wide screen story boarding format, which is perfect for this story”
Mark L. Miller who will be writing “The Tingler” has been reviewing comics for “Ain't It Cool News.com” under the penname Ambush Bug. Mark's short comic fiction has been published in Cream City Comics “Muscles and Fights 3” and it's spin-off Muscles and Frights”.
Mel Smith & Clark Castillo who are the creative team behind Image Comics
"Dead Ahead" series has developed one of the two sequels featuring the cult character “DR. Phibes”. Adriano, who developed a graphic novel featuring Baron Münchausen, created the other “DR Phibes” comic.
“Vincent Price Presents” #5 will be in stores this month with a cover by Joel Robinson. In April, “Vincent Price Presents: Gallery of Terror” one-shot which features images of classic gothic horror icon Vincent Price.
About Bluewater Productions:
Bluewater Productions, Inc., is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers 10th MUSE, VSS and THE LEGEND OF ISIS. Bluewater publishes comic books with legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen and soon will launch a series in conjunction with sci-fi icon William Shatner. Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry’s top artists and writers. For more information, visit www.bluewateprod.com.
Fresh Ink Online With Gerard Way
Special guest host Gerard Way, My Chemical Romance frontman and creator of Dark Horse’s The Umbrella Academy, fills in for Blair Butler on this week’s Fresh Ink Online. Gerard takes us through some of his all-time favorite comics, including Kill Your Boyfriend, The New Frontier, and Zombie World: Champion of the Worm. But it’s when he unearths rarities No. 5 and The Biologic Show that things get really trippy.
Stay tuned for Blair’s upcoming one-on-one interview with Gerard about Umbrella Academy and the upcoming My Chemical Romance album. Enjoy!
url:
http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/692850/Fresh-Ink-Online-With-Gerard-Way.html
Special guest host Gerard Way, My Chemical Romance frontman and creator of Dark Horse’s The Umbrella Academy, fills in for Blair Butler on this week’s Fresh Ink Online. Gerard takes us through some of his all-time favorite comics, including Kill Your Boyfriend, The New Frontier, and Zombie World: Champion of the Worm. But it’s when he unearths rarities No. 5 and The Biologic Show that things get really trippy.
Stay tuned for Blair’s upcoming one-on-one interview with Gerard about Umbrella Academy and the upcoming My Chemical Romance album. Enjoy!
url:
http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/692850/Fresh-Ink-Online-With-Gerard-Way.html
BOOM@NYCC 2009
BOOTH #1313
YOU FIRST SAW THAT MARK WAID IS EVIL
YOU THEN DISCOVERED THAT MARK WAID IS IRREDEEMABLE
NOW AT THE BOOM! STUDIOS PANEL YOU WILL LEARN WHAT IS NEXT FROM MARK WAID AND BOOM!
WITH A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM COMIC BOOK RESOURCES
(MARK WAID IS EVIL T-shirts available in limited quantities!)
Stephen Baldwin, J.M. DeMatteis, Keith R.A. DeCandido and others also signing at the booth!
Here is the current schedule of events:
NYCC BOOM! STUDIOS SIGNINGS:
Please check the BOOM! Studios booth #1313 for signing times for the following guests:
*Keith R.A. DeCandido and Will Sliney will be signing FARSCAPE #1 NYCC Holofoil Exclusive - Limited to 500 copies!
*Stephen Baldwin and Caleb Monroe will be signing THE REMNANT #1 and #2
*Michael Alan Nelson will be signing HEXED #1 and FALL OF CTHULHU
*J.M. DeMatteis will be signing HERO SQUARED: LOVE AND DEATH #1
*Brendan Hay wll be signing EUREKA #1
*Mark Dos Santos will be signing FALL OF CTHULHU: GODWAR
*Rahsan Ekedal will be signing WARHAMMER: FORGE OF WAR and WARHAMMER: CONDEMNED BY FIRE
*Kevin Church will be signing COVER GIRL
*Chip Mosher will be signing LEFT ON MISSION
NYCC BOOM! STUDIOS PANEL:
WHEN: February 6th, Friday, 2008 at 2:15pm-3:15pm
WHERE: ROOM: 1 (1A06)
DESCRIPTION: BIG! BOLD! BOOM! Join Ross Richie and Chip Mosher as they run down the most exciting new projects at BOOM! Including a special announcement by Mark Waid that is sure to make your head explode!
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents. In its inaugural year, Wizard Magazine named BOOM! "Best New Publisher." Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
BOOTH #1313
YOU FIRST SAW THAT MARK WAID IS EVIL
YOU THEN DISCOVERED THAT MARK WAID IS IRREDEEMABLE
NOW AT THE BOOM! STUDIOS PANEL YOU WILL LEARN WHAT IS NEXT FROM MARK WAID AND BOOM!
WITH A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM COMIC BOOK RESOURCES
(MARK WAID IS EVIL T-shirts available in limited quantities!)
Stephen Baldwin, J.M. DeMatteis, Keith R.A. DeCandido and others also signing at the booth!
Here is the current schedule of events:
NYCC BOOM! STUDIOS SIGNINGS:
Please check the BOOM! Studios booth #1313 for signing times for the following guests:
*Keith R.A. DeCandido and Will Sliney will be signing FARSCAPE #1 NYCC Holofoil Exclusive - Limited to 500 copies!
*Stephen Baldwin and Caleb Monroe will be signing THE REMNANT #1 and #2
*Michael Alan Nelson will be signing HEXED #1 and FALL OF CTHULHU
*J.M. DeMatteis will be signing HERO SQUARED: LOVE AND DEATH #1
*Brendan Hay wll be signing EUREKA #1
*Mark Dos Santos will be signing FALL OF CTHULHU: GODWAR
*Rahsan Ekedal will be signing WARHAMMER: FORGE OF WAR and WARHAMMER: CONDEMNED BY FIRE
*Kevin Church will be signing COVER GIRL
*Chip Mosher will be signing LEFT ON MISSION
NYCC BOOM! STUDIOS PANEL:
WHEN: February 6th, Friday, 2008 at 2:15pm-3:15pm
WHERE: ROOM: 1 (1A06)
DESCRIPTION: BIG! BOLD! BOOM! Join Ross Richie and Chip Mosher as they run down the most exciting new projects at BOOM! Including a special announcement by Mark Waid that is sure to make your head explode!
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents. In its inaugural year, Wizard Magazine named BOOM! "Best New Publisher." Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
Monday, February 02, 2009
PRESS RELEASE - THE NEW YORK COMIC CON SPOTLIGHTS THE APES AND BABES OF LIBERTY MEADOWS CREATOR FRANK CHO!New York Comic Con Special Guest Frank Cho to be subject of a live interview and retrospective for a one-time-only event!
2 February 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - LIBERTY MEADOWS creator and NEW ULTIMATES illustrator Frank Cho will be the subject of a live interview and retrospective of his entire career at The New York Comic Con during the APES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT, Saturday, February 7th at 5:30 PM in Room 1A06.
"This panel will be everything about me you were ever afraid to ask," Frank Cho said. "From my college strips to getting LIBERTY MEADOWS picked up at Image all the way up to working on ULTIMATES 4 to everything in between, if you love my stuff - and I know you do - you gotta come on over!"
APES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT presents an unprecedented live retrospective on one of comics most celebrated comic book artists of the last decade. From the days making his name on the Image Comics hit, LIBERTY MEADOWS, to taking superhero fandom by storm with SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL MIGHTY AVENGERS and the upcoming NEW ULTIMATES. The panel will also feature previews and rare art from April's APES & BABES: THE ART OF FRANK CHO BOOK ONE HC and the first word on all-new LIBERTY MEADOWS!
APES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT will take place Saturday, February 7th at 5:30 PM in Room 1A06. Additionally, APES & BABES: BOOK ONE HC (FEB092387), a 144-page full-color hardcover for $29.99, will be in stores April, 22nd 2009.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
2 February 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - LIBERTY MEADOWS creator and NEW ULTIMATES illustrator Frank Cho will be the subject of a live interview and retrospective of his entire career at The New York Comic Con during the APES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT, Saturday, February 7th at 5:30 PM in Room 1A06.
"This panel will be everything about me you were ever afraid to ask," Frank Cho said. "From my college strips to getting LIBERTY MEADOWS picked up at Image all the way up to working on ULTIMATES 4 to everything in between, if you love my stuff - and I know you do - you gotta come on over!"
APES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT presents an unprecedented live retrospective on one of comics most celebrated comic book artists of the last decade. From the days making his name on the Image Comics hit, LIBERTY MEADOWS, to taking superhero fandom by storm with SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL MIGHTY AVENGERS and the upcoming NEW ULTIMATES. The panel will also feature previews and rare art from April's APES & BABES: THE ART OF FRANK CHO BOOK ONE HC and the first word on all-new LIBERTY MEADOWS!
APES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT will take place Saturday, February 7th at 5:30 PM in Room 1A06. Additionally, APES & BABES: BOOK ONE HC (FEB092387), a 144-page full-color hardcover for $29.99, will be in stores April, 22nd 2009.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
DARK HORSE SALUTES THE DARK ANGEL, BETTIE PAGE
FEBRUARY 2, MILWAUKIE, OR — In December 2008, the world bid a sad farewell to one of the most celebrated and imitated glamour icons in history. Throughout the 1950s, Bettie Page carved her own niche in the popular pinup photography industry by seamlessly melding her college-coed, southern-belle charm with some of the most risqué themes and poses of the day. Her trademark bangs became the unofficial badge of honor for girls in the rockabilly revival movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s, and her style still resonates throughout the world today.
Dark Horse Comics has paid homage to Bettie and her good-girl-gone-bad persona for the better part of the past decade, producing over one hundred licensed products for Bettie Page collectors to enjoy. Continuing the tradition, this spring will see the addition of two new items to their extensive list of collectibles for the Bettie Page fan. Dark Horse attempts to bring the same sense of fun that Bettie herself brought to her photo sessions with two new coffee mugs, both featuring a photograph taken by world-famous model-turned-photog Bunny Yeager. The first mug depicts Bettie looking sultry as ever in her infamous leopard bikini with a background of tan leopard spots. The second mug features a variant of the same photo, with a twist. Bettie is wearing a black bikini against a background of blue leopard spots; when filled with a hot beverage, the spots fade to a solid blue background as the bikini fades to reveal a topless Bettie Page!
“It has been a real thrill to work with Bettie over the years,” Product Development head David Scroggy recalled. “While we have always had fun with her image, as Bettie herself did, we have also always treated her with respect and affection. Everything we have done to date has been officially licensed as well, as are these new mugs. I hope everyone who winds up with one of these mugs likes their coffee extra hot!”
Both mugs will be available at retail stores in May, with a suggested price of $12.99 (non-changing) and $14.99 (heat-sensitive).
FEBRUARY 2, MILWAUKIE, OR — In December 2008, the world bid a sad farewell to one of the most celebrated and imitated glamour icons in history. Throughout the 1950s, Bettie Page carved her own niche in the popular pinup photography industry by seamlessly melding her college-coed, southern-belle charm with some of the most risqué themes and poses of the day. Her trademark bangs became the unofficial badge of honor for girls in the rockabilly revival movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s, and her style still resonates throughout the world today.
Dark Horse Comics has paid homage to Bettie and her good-girl-gone-bad persona for the better part of the past decade, producing over one hundred licensed products for Bettie Page collectors to enjoy. Continuing the tradition, this spring will see the addition of two new items to their extensive list of collectibles for the Bettie Page fan. Dark Horse attempts to bring the same sense of fun that Bettie herself brought to her photo sessions with two new coffee mugs, both featuring a photograph taken by world-famous model-turned-photog Bunny Yeager. The first mug depicts Bettie looking sultry as ever in her infamous leopard bikini with a background of tan leopard spots. The second mug features a variant of the same photo, with a twist. Bettie is wearing a black bikini against a background of blue leopard spots; when filled with a hot beverage, the spots fade to a solid blue background as the bikini fades to reveal a topless Bettie Page!
“It has been a real thrill to work with Bettie over the years,” Product Development head David Scroggy recalled. “While we have always had fun with her image, as Bettie herself did, we have also always treated her with respect and affection. Everything we have done to date has been officially licensed as well, as are these new mugs. I hope everyone who winds up with one of these mugs likes their coffee extra hot!”
Both mugs will be available at retail stores in May, with a suggested price of $12.99 (non-changing) and $14.99 (heat-sensitive).
Radical offers limited edition 3-D cover at NYCC panel
February 2nd, 2009 – Radical Publishing will give away a special limited and numbered 3-D edition of its New York Comic-Con ashcan to convention-goers who attend its all-star preview panel at the show. Featuring a special 3-D cover and glasses, this rare edition, limited to 300 copies, is only available as a FREE gift to attendees of the panel, hosted by Rick Marshall of MTV Splash Page, on Saturday, February 7th at 5:15 p.m. in room 1A07.
In addition, guests who receive this book and stay through the panel also have a chance to win in a special drawing just after the panel. Winners will receive one of a number of framed, one-of-a-kind posters from HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH, signed by Jim Steranko; CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP: CENTER CITY, signed by Arthur Suydam; FVZA: FEDERAL ZOMBIE AND VAMPIRE AGENCY, signed by David Hine; CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY, signed by Steve Niles; ALADDIN: LEGACY OF THE LOST, signed by Ian Edginton; THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME, signed by Rick Remender; HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD, signed by Steve Pugh; or CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE, signed by Sam Sarkar. Each poster is limited to one printing, making them highly valuable collector's items.
“I can’t stress how big of an event this panel will be,” said Radical’s President and Publisher Barry Levine. “I’m making a very special announcement that will take a lot of people by surprise, so make sure to be there.”
The New York Comic-Con runs Feb. 6-8 at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City. The full lineup of Radical Publishing's events for the show can be found below.
SIGNINGS & EVENTS, RADICAL PUBLISHING BOOTH #1415:
Visit the Radical Publishing booth throughout the convention for surprise announcements of additional creator signings.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6th
11 a.m. to 12 noon (professionals only)
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
5 p.m. sharp
Special raffle giving away signed comics and Radical Creation clothing.
5 to 6 p.m.
JIM STERANKO will be signing special limited-edition copies of HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS issues #1 and #2 along with the Radical Publishing preview book.
ARTHUR SUYDAM will be signing copies of HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS #5, CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7th
11 a.m. to 12 noon
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
JIM STERANKO will be signing special-edition copies of HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS issues #1 and #2 along with the Radical Publishing preview book.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book, promoting his upcoming title FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY.
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book, promoting his upcoming title FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY.
EDMUND SHERN will be signing copies of FREEDOM FORMULA: GHOST OF THE WASTELAND.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
JIM STERANKO will be signing special-edition copies of HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS issues #1 and #2 along with the Radical Publishing preview book.
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
RICK REMENDER will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book.
5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. (Room 1A07)
THE 2009 RADICAL PUBLISHING PANEL AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
SUNDAY, FEB. 8th
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
RICK REMENDER will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book, promoting his upcoming title FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY.
Just before 5 p.m.
Special raffle giving away signed comics and Radical Creation clothing.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by BARRY LEVINE (Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER, FREEDOM FORMULA and Executive Producer for the in-development REX MUNDI movie from Warner Bros., written by JIM UHLS and starring JOHNNY DEPP); his protege JESSE BERGER (Executive Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER and FREEDOM FORMULA); and longtime writer/publisher DAVID ELLIOTT (Atomeka Press and Tundra Publishing).
Radical Publishing brings the best writing, storytelling and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as YOSHITAKA AMANO, JOHN BOLTON, LUIS ROYO, JIM STERANKO, STEVE PUGH, WARREN ELLIS, ARTHUR SUYDAM, STEVE NILES, MARKO DJURDJEVIC, IAN EDGINTON, DAVID HINE, RICK REMENDER, JOSEPH KOSINSKI, NICK PERCIVAL, STEVE MOORE, SAM SARKAR, STJEPAN SEJIC, DAVE WILKINS, TOMM COKER, CLAYTON CRAIN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, NICK SAGAN, CLINT LANGLEY, NICK SIMMONS, PATRICK REILLY, WETA WORKSHOP, ZOMBIE STUDIOS and many more.
Radical Publishing currently has production deals with Universal Studios, Spyglass Entertainment, PETER BERG's Film 44 and Radical Pictures for HERCULES; JOHN WOO's Lion Rock Productions, JOHNNY DEPP's Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures for CALIBER; and BRYAN SINGER's Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures for FREEDOM FORMULA.
February 2nd, 2009 – Radical Publishing will give away a special limited and numbered 3-D edition of its New York Comic-Con ashcan to convention-goers who attend its all-star preview panel at the show. Featuring a special 3-D cover and glasses, this rare edition, limited to 300 copies, is only available as a FREE gift to attendees of the panel, hosted by Rick Marshall of MTV Splash Page, on Saturday, February 7th at 5:15 p.m. in room 1A07.
In addition, guests who receive this book and stay through the panel also have a chance to win in a special drawing just after the panel. Winners will receive one of a number of framed, one-of-a-kind posters from HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH, signed by Jim Steranko; CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP: CENTER CITY, signed by Arthur Suydam; FVZA: FEDERAL ZOMBIE AND VAMPIRE AGENCY, signed by David Hine; CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY, signed by Steve Niles; ALADDIN: LEGACY OF THE LOST, signed by Ian Edginton; THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME, signed by Rick Remender; HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD, signed by Steve Pugh; or CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE, signed by Sam Sarkar. Each poster is limited to one printing, making them highly valuable collector's items.
“I can’t stress how big of an event this panel will be,” said Radical’s President and Publisher Barry Levine. “I’m making a very special announcement that will take a lot of people by surprise, so make sure to be there.”
The New York Comic-Con runs Feb. 6-8 at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City. The full lineup of Radical Publishing's events for the show can be found below.
SIGNINGS & EVENTS, RADICAL PUBLISHING BOOTH #1415:
Visit the Radical Publishing booth throughout the convention for surprise announcements of additional creator signings.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6th
11 a.m. to 12 noon (professionals only)
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
5 p.m. sharp
Special raffle giving away signed comics and Radical Creation clothing.
5 to 6 p.m.
JIM STERANKO will be signing special limited-edition copies of HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS issues #1 and #2 along with the Radical Publishing preview book.
ARTHUR SUYDAM will be signing copies of HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS #5, CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7th
11 a.m. to 12 noon
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
JIM STERANKO will be signing special-edition copies of HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS issues #1 and #2 along with the Radical Publishing preview book.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book, promoting his upcoming title FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY.
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book, promoting his upcoming title FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY.
EDMUND SHERN will be signing copies of FREEDOM FORMULA: GHOST OF THE WASTELAND.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
JIM STERANKO will be signing special-edition copies of HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS issues #1 and #2 along with the Radical Publishing preview book.
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
RICK REMENDER will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book.
5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. (Room 1A07)
THE 2009 RADICAL PUBLISHING PANEL AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
SUNDAY, FEB. 8th
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #1 and the Radical Publishing preview book.
RICK REMENDER will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY and the Radical Publishing preview book.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the Radical Publishing preview book, promoting his upcoming title FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY.
Just before 5 p.m.
Special raffle giving away signed comics and Radical Creation clothing.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by BARRY LEVINE (Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER, FREEDOM FORMULA and Executive Producer for the in-development REX MUNDI movie from Warner Bros., written by JIM UHLS and starring JOHNNY DEPP); his protege JESSE BERGER (Executive Producer for HERCULES, CALIBER and FREEDOM FORMULA); and longtime writer/publisher DAVID ELLIOTT (Atomeka Press and Tundra Publishing).
Radical Publishing brings the best writing, storytelling and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as YOSHITAKA AMANO, JOHN BOLTON, LUIS ROYO, JIM STERANKO, STEVE PUGH, WARREN ELLIS, ARTHUR SUYDAM, STEVE NILES, MARKO DJURDJEVIC, IAN EDGINTON, DAVID HINE, RICK REMENDER, JOSEPH KOSINSKI, NICK PERCIVAL, STEVE MOORE, SAM SARKAR, STJEPAN SEJIC, DAVE WILKINS, TOMM COKER, CLAYTON CRAIN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, NICK SAGAN, CLINT LANGLEY, NICK SIMMONS, PATRICK REILLY, WETA WORKSHOP, ZOMBIE STUDIOS and many more.
Radical Publishing currently has production deals with Universal Studios, Spyglass Entertainment, PETER BERG's Film 44 and Radical Pictures for HERCULES; JOHN WOO's Lion Rock Productions, JOHNNY DEPP's Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures for CALIBER; and BRYAN SINGER's Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures for FREEDOM FORMULA.
PHILIP MORRIS AND DEKKER DREYER PRESENT NEW SERIES, “EMISSARY”
NEW YORK, NY – February 3rd, 2009 –All those attending New York Comic Con are invited to a special panel presentation of “Emissary” the new series starring Philip Morris. The panel takes place Friday, February 6th at 6pm and will include the first look at Emissary’s teaser footage and a Q&A with the stars.
Emissary is the story of anthropologist Campbell Essex discovering his destiny as the latest in a line of “Emissaries” or peak humans. Constantly pursued by ancient enemies who seek his power, Campbell struggles to overcome his own limitations before it’s too late.
The series, created by Philip Morris and Dekker Dreyer, spans several hundred years and touches on serious issues of what it means to be human while bringing a new level of brutal realism to the sci-fi / fantasy genre.
“As an actor, I have had wonderful experiences in the sci-fi / action-adventure world. With "Emissary", I get a chance to bring my own sense of expression to this vital genre, as an actor, producer, and writer. I also get the chance to use skills that the audience may not know that I truly possess, like the martial arts. In meeting Dekker Dreyer and collaborating with him, it has all come together, and I'm very grateful. I am excited to bring this to the fans, and hope that they appreciate what we're doing. Being a comic book geek myself, it's important to me to honor the fans with this material. We're a picky bunch, and if they like it, I will be happy.” – Philip Morris, co-creator.
With New York City being the primary backdrop for the first leg of the series, the creative team hopes to craft a rich bed to the action.
“I live in NYC and there are plenty of strange things that happen there every day. We wanted danger to be around every corner. Old buildings, old mysteries… strange people, those things excite me. At its core Emissary is a fantastic story and it’s easy for a show to stretch too far from a believable, grounded universe. Phil and I are both big fans of hiding the extraordinary inside the everyday. Here we have elements of a dark real-world story, but ultimately it’s a hopeful fantasy.” – Dekker Dreyer, co-creator.
The Emissary cast includes Philip Morris (Smallville), Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica), Brian Thompson (X-File, Star Trek: Enterprise) and Emmy nominee Thaao Penghlis with additional cast members Yuri Lowenthal and J LaRose in attendance at the NYCC panel.
The series, produced by Mnemosyne LLC and the Emissary Partners, is scheduled to begin production in late 2009 currently slated for IPTV distribution.
ABOUT MNEMOSYNE: Mnemosyne develops and manages products for fans of genre entertainment. Founded in 2004, Mnemosyne runs the massively-multiplayer game "Rubies of Eventide", and builds geek-chic brands and intellectual properties.
NEW YORK, NY – February 3rd, 2009 –All those attending New York Comic Con are invited to a special panel presentation of “Emissary” the new series starring Philip Morris. The panel takes place Friday, February 6th at 6pm and will include the first look at Emissary’s teaser footage and a Q&A with the stars.
Emissary is the story of anthropologist Campbell Essex discovering his destiny as the latest in a line of “Emissaries” or peak humans. Constantly pursued by ancient enemies who seek his power, Campbell struggles to overcome his own limitations before it’s too late.
The series, created by Philip Morris and Dekker Dreyer, spans several hundred years and touches on serious issues of what it means to be human while bringing a new level of brutal realism to the sci-fi / fantasy genre.
“As an actor, I have had wonderful experiences in the sci-fi / action-adventure world. With "Emissary", I get a chance to bring my own sense of expression to this vital genre, as an actor, producer, and writer. I also get the chance to use skills that the audience may not know that I truly possess, like the martial arts. In meeting Dekker Dreyer and collaborating with him, it has all come together, and I'm very grateful. I am excited to bring this to the fans, and hope that they appreciate what we're doing. Being a comic book geek myself, it's important to me to honor the fans with this material. We're a picky bunch, and if they like it, I will be happy.” – Philip Morris, co-creator.
With New York City being the primary backdrop for the first leg of the series, the creative team hopes to craft a rich bed to the action.
“I live in NYC and there are plenty of strange things that happen there every day. We wanted danger to be around every corner. Old buildings, old mysteries… strange people, those things excite me. At its core Emissary is a fantastic story and it’s easy for a show to stretch too far from a believable, grounded universe. Phil and I are both big fans of hiding the extraordinary inside the everyday. Here we have elements of a dark real-world story, but ultimately it’s a hopeful fantasy.” – Dekker Dreyer, co-creator.
The Emissary cast includes Philip Morris (Smallville), Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica), Brian Thompson (X-File, Star Trek: Enterprise) and Emmy nominee Thaao Penghlis with additional cast members Yuri Lowenthal and J LaRose in attendance at the NYCC panel.
The series, produced by Mnemosyne LLC and the Emissary Partners, is scheduled to begin production in late 2009 currently slated for IPTV distribution.
ABOUT MNEMOSYNE: Mnemosyne develops and manages products for fans of genre entertainment. Founded in 2004, Mnemosyne runs the massively-multiplayer game "Rubies of Eventide", and builds geek-chic brands and intellectual properties.
Annenberg Space for Photography
Internationally Renowned Artists Come Together for Inaugural Exhibit
"L8S ANG3LES"
Features 8 LA-based Master Photographers Plus 3 From LA Times
(February 2, 2009, Los Angeles, CA) The Annenberg Foundation announced today the opening exhibit for the Annenberg Space for Photography, a community space dedicated to both digital images and print photography in Los Angeles, California to open Friday, March 27, 2009.
The premiere show, entitled "L8S ANG3LES" will comprise of images from eight Los Angeles-based photographers in the genres of fine art, architecture, documentary, fashion, photojournalism and celebrity portraits. The artists contributing to the group show, are among the most respected in their fields; John Baldessari, Catherine Opie, Greg Gorman, Douglas Kirkland, Tim Street-Porter, Julius Shulman, Lauren Greenfield, and Carolyn Cole. The exhibit will also include work from Los Angeles Times staff photographers depicting life in this city; Lawrence Ho, Genaro Molina, and Kirk McKoy. Following a Gala premiere on March 25, the exhibit will open to the public on Friday, March 27 and close on June 20, 2009.
Located on the former site of the Shubert Theater, the Photography Space is a 10,000 square foot facility. The dynamic exhibition space will feature, along with a traditional print gallery, a state-of-the-art digital presentation system capable of sharing an unprecedented number of photographs with the public in large and high-resolution format. This system can also simultaneously show adjacent video of the photographers discussing their work.
The selected work of the artists, though greatly contrasting in style and tone, all speak to the mission of the Photography Space, which is to celebrate photography as an art form and present images focused on the human condition. Anne Wilkes Tucker, Gus and Lyndall Wortham Curator of Photography from the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, served as Special Advisor for the opening installation. Of the artists featured in "L8S ANG3LES" Ms. Tucker comments, "The vision of these photographers reflects the vast talent and energy that have made Los Angeles into a world class city in less than a century."
Annenberg Foundation Vice President, Wallis Annenberg, commented, "I have a passion for photography and a great pride in the fine city of Los Angeles. I am thrilled that artists of this magnitude are taking part in our inaugural show and know that through their brilliance they will bring great inspiration to the visitors of this new space which we are creating and operating as a gift to the community."
The exhibit will include work from:
· John Baldassari (www.baldessari.com) John Baldassari is one of the most sought after artists of our time. He is a recipient of the Americans for the Arts lifetime achievement award and the Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in Visual Arts in California. He has shown his work in over 200 solo exhibitions, and taken part in more than 750 group shows. Employing humor and irony to convey his thoughts, he takes his own photographs or appropriates images from popular culture to make large scale artworks.
· Carolyn Cole is a staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 2004, for her coverage of the siege of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. Ms. Cole has specialized in photographs of children living in war torn areas such as Israel, Liberia and Iraq, but her newest coverage has ranged from the Israeli war with Gaza to the recent inauguration of Barack Obama. She has repeatedly placed herself in situations of danger around the world in order to report on issues that she believes should be covered.
· Greg Gorman (www.greggormanphotography.com) Greg Gorman began his career in 1968 when he photographed a Jimi Hendrix concert, which led to coverage of the sixties rock movement. Over the decades, he has captured famous people in film, music, sports and the art world, ranging from Bette Davis and Leonardo DiCaprio to David Hockney and Philip Johnson. Working in a high key, black and white style, he developed a distinctive look for his images, which he later brought to his photographs of nudes. He has also produced music videos.
· Lauren Greenfield (www.laurengreenfield.com) Lauren Greenfield's work features the dark side of the idealized world of stardom and celebrity. Her work focuses on issues relating to youth culture, gender identity, body image, eating disorders, money and the influence of popular culture on how we live. Ms. Greenfield has published several books and has directed a feature-length documentary entitled Thin, as well as the follow-up short film kids + money for HBO.
· Douglas Kirkland (www.douglaskirkland.com) Douglas Kirkland became famous for his photographs of Marilyn Monroe in 1961 and has since photographed generations of actors, ranging from those of the Golden Age to today. He is also known for his work as a set photographer having work on more than one hundred films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Sound of Music, Out of Africa, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Titanic and most recently Australia. He began his career as a staff photographer for Look and Life magazines and has continued to freelance for major publications.
· Catherine Opie came to art-world prominence in the mid-1990s as an artist specializing in issues within portraiture and documentary photography. Throughout her work she has investigated aspects of social culture, taking portraits of many groups including the gay and lesbian community, surfers, and most recently high school football players. Ms. Opie has also focused on the cultural and literal landscapes in and around various cities in the United States, including Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Pittsburg where she's explored how identities are projected by our architecture.
· Julius Shulman For over 72-years Julius Shulman has played a major role in crafting the images of the Los Angeles and Southern California lifestyle as they came to be perceived by the world. He is best known for his iconic photographs of landmark buildings such as the Kaufman House in Palm Springs, "Case Study House #22" and the Stahl House designed by Pierre Koenig, where he used people to humanize the cool international style. He continues to photograph today.
· Timothy Street-Porter (www.timstreet-porter.com) Tim Street-Porter has documented architecture for nearly 30 years. Through his lens visitors can see a Los Angeles that no longer exists, as well as new buildings such as the Disney Center and the restorations of historical modern and vernacular architectural treasures. He was inspired by the city's unique quality of light, which he has used to great effect over the years with his eloquent photographs.
The Photography Space will also offer the public programs, which will include lectures and workshops related to "L8S ANG3LES." Additional dates will be announced as available. Online registration for all events, unless otherwise noted, will begin March 27, 2009 at www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org.
"Iris Nights" Lecture Series
Conducted on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8pm, these sessions will be free but will require advance reservations. Confirmed thus far are:
Douglas Kirkland A FIFTY YEAR LOVE AFFAIR WITH PHOTOGRAPHY April 2, 2009
Presented by Canon's Explorer's of Light program
Greg Gorman CELEBRITY PORTRAITURE April 16, 2009
Carolyn Cole April 30, 2009
Catherine Opie May 7, 2009
Julius Shulman and Wim de Wit (Head of the Department of Architecture May 14, 2009
and Design The Getty Research Institute)
Lauren Greenfield May 21, 2009
Patrick Ecclesine FACES OF SUNSET BOULEVARD June 4, 2009
Workshops
Greg Gorman DIGITAL WORKSHOP Saturday, April 18, 2009
This session includes a fee. More information and registration is at www.greggormanphotography.com and www.gormanworkshops.com.
The Annenberg Space for Photography General Information:
2000 Avenue of the Stars,
Century City, CA. 90067
General admission is free.
Operating hours Wednesday through Sundays are 11am to 6pm. The Photography Space is closed Monday and Tuesday. Underground self-parking is available and can be accessed via Constellation Boulevard. Validation for reduced parking fees will be provided.
The Annenberg Space for Photography future exhibit schedule includes July 2009 to October 2009: "PICTURES OF THE YEAR," the winning photographs from the country's premiere photojournalism contest; and Early November 2009 to March 2010: WALTER IOOSS and NEIL LEIFER, work by two eminent sports photographers.
Background
The Annenberg Space for Photography was conceived by the collective Board of Trustees of the Foundation- Wallis Annenberg, Lauren Bon, Charles Annenberg Weingarten and Gregory Annenberg Weingarten. The original inspiration behind the Photography Space was sparked by Wallis Annenberg's personal devotion to photography. Wallis and the Foundation Trustees sought to create a new paradigm for experiencing photography that would compliment the landscape of the Los Angeles and national photography community, and build on the longstanding tradition of the Foundation to support the arts.
About the Annenberg Foundation
Established in 1989 by Walter H. Annenberg, the Annenberg Foundation provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally through its headquarters in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and offices in Los Angeles, California and Washington, D.C. Its major program areas are education and youth development; arts, culture and humanities; civic and community life; health and human services; and animal services and the environment. In addition, the Foundation operates a number of initiatives which expand and complement these program areas. The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication. As the principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.
Internationally Renowned Artists Come Together for Inaugural Exhibit
"L8S ANG3LES"
Features 8 LA-based Master Photographers Plus 3 From LA Times
(February 2, 2009, Los Angeles, CA) The Annenberg Foundation announced today the opening exhibit for the Annenberg Space for Photography, a community space dedicated to both digital images and print photography in Los Angeles, California to open Friday, March 27, 2009.
The premiere show, entitled "L8S ANG3LES" will comprise of images from eight Los Angeles-based photographers in the genres of fine art, architecture, documentary, fashion, photojournalism and celebrity portraits. The artists contributing to the group show, are among the most respected in their fields; John Baldessari, Catherine Opie, Greg Gorman, Douglas Kirkland, Tim Street-Porter, Julius Shulman, Lauren Greenfield, and Carolyn Cole. The exhibit will also include work from Los Angeles Times staff photographers depicting life in this city; Lawrence Ho, Genaro Molina, and Kirk McKoy. Following a Gala premiere on March 25, the exhibit will open to the public on Friday, March 27 and close on June 20, 2009.
Located on the former site of the Shubert Theater, the Photography Space is a 10,000 square foot facility. The dynamic exhibition space will feature, along with a traditional print gallery, a state-of-the-art digital presentation system capable of sharing an unprecedented number of photographs with the public in large and high-resolution format. This system can also simultaneously show adjacent video of the photographers discussing their work.
The selected work of the artists, though greatly contrasting in style and tone, all speak to the mission of the Photography Space, which is to celebrate photography as an art form and present images focused on the human condition. Anne Wilkes Tucker, Gus and Lyndall Wortham Curator of Photography from the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, served as Special Advisor for the opening installation. Of the artists featured in "L8S ANG3LES" Ms. Tucker comments, "The vision of these photographers reflects the vast talent and energy that have made Los Angeles into a world class city in less than a century."
Annenberg Foundation Vice President, Wallis Annenberg, commented, "I have a passion for photography and a great pride in the fine city of Los Angeles. I am thrilled that artists of this magnitude are taking part in our inaugural show and know that through their brilliance they will bring great inspiration to the visitors of this new space which we are creating and operating as a gift to the community."
The exhibit will include work from:
· John Baldassari (www.baldessari.com) John Baldassari is one of the most sought after artists of our time. He is a recipient of the Americans for the Arts lifetime achievement award and the Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in Visual Arts in California. He has shown his work in over 200 solo exhibitions, and taken part in more than 750 group shows. Employing humor and irony to convey his thoughts, he takes his own photographs or appropriates images from popular culture to make large scale artworks.
· Carolyn Cole is a staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 2004, for her coverage of the siege of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. Ms. Cole has specialized in photographs of children living in war torn areas such as Israel, Liberia and Iraq, but her newest coverage has ranged from the Israeli war with Gaza to the recent inauguration of Barack Obama. She has repeatedly placed herself in situations of danger around the world in order to report on issues that she believes should be covered.
· Greg Gorman (www.greggormanphotography.com) Greg Gorman began his career in 1968 when he photographed a Jimi Hendrix concert, which led to coverage of the sixties rock movement. Over the decades, he has captured famous people in film, music, sports and the art world, ranging from Bette Davis and Leonardo DiCaprio to David Hockney and Philip Johnson. Working in a high key, black and white style, he developed a distinctive look for his images, which he later brought to his photographs of nudes. He has also produced music videos.
· Lauren Greenfield (www.laurengreenfield.com) Lauren Greenfield's work features the dark side of the idealized world of stardom and celebrity. Her work focuses on issues relating to youth culture, gender identity, body image, eating disorders, money and the influence of popular culture on how we live. Ms. Greenfield has published several books and has directed a feature-length documentary entitled Thin, as well as the follow-up short film kids + money for HBO.
· Douglas Kirkland (www.douglaskirkland.com) Douglas Kirkland became famous for his photographs of Marilyn Monroe in 1961 and has since photographed generations of actors, ranging from those of the Golden Age to today. He is also known for his work as a set photographer having work on more than one hundred films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Sound of Music, Out of Africa, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Titanic and most recently Australia. He began his career as a staff photographer for Look and Life magazines and has continued to freelance for major publications.
· Catherine Opie came to art-world prominence in the mid-1990s as an artist specializing in issues within portraiture and documentary photography. Throughout her work she has investigated aspects of social culture, taking portraits of many groups including the gay and lesbian community, surfers, and most recently high school football players. Ms. Opie has also focused on the cultural and literal landscapes in and around various cities in the United States, including Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Pittsburg where she's explored how identities are projected by our architecture.
· Julius Shulman For over 72-years Julius Shulman has played a major role in crafting the images of the Los Angeles and Southern California lifestyle as they came to be perceived by the world. He is best known for his iconic photographs of landmark buildings such as the Kaufman House in Palm Springs, "Case Study House #22" and the Stahl House designed by Pierre Koenig, where he used people to humanize the cool international style. He continues to photograph today.
· Timothy Street-Porter (www.timstreet-porter.com) Tim Street-Porter has documented architecture for nearly 30 years. Through his lens visitors can see a Los Angeles that no longer exists, as well as new buildings such as the Disney Center and the restorations of historical modern and vernacular architectural treasures. He was inspired by the city's unique quality of light, which he has used to great effect over the years with his eloquent photographs.
The Photography Space will also offer the public programs, which will include lectures and workshops related to "L8S ANG3LES." Additional dates will be announced as available. Online registration for all events, unless otherwise noted, will begin March 27, 2009 at www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org.
"Iris Nights" Lecture Series
Conducted on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8pm, these sessions will be free but will require advance reservations. Confirmed thus far are:
Douglas Kirkland A FIFTY YEAR LOVE AFFAIR WITH PHOTOGRAPHY April 2, 2009
Presented by Canon's Explorer's of Light program
Greg Gorman CELEBRITY PORTRAITURE April 16, 2009
Carolyn Cole April 30, 2009
Catherine Opie May 7, 2009
Julius Shulman and Wim de Wit (Head of the Department of Architecture May 14, 2009
and Design The Getty Research Institute)
Lauren Greenfield May 21, 2009
Patrick Ecclesine FACES OF SUNSET BOULEVARD June 4, 2009
Workshops
Greg Gorman DIGITAL WORKSHOP Saturday, April 18, 2009
This session includes a fee. More information and registration is at www.greggormanphotography.com and www.gormanworkshops.com.
The Annenberg Space for Photography General Information:
2000 Avenue of the Stars,
Century City, CA. 90067
General admission is free.
Operating hours Wednesday through Sundays are 11am to 6pm. The Photography Space is closed Monday and Tuesday. Underground self-parking is available and can be accessed via Constellation Boulevard. Validation for reduced parking fees will be provided.
The Annenberg Space for Photography future exhibit schedule includes July 2009 to October 2009: "PICTURES OF THE YEAR," the winning photographs from the country's premiere photojournalism contest; and Early November 2009 to March 2010: WALTER IOOSS and NEIL LEIFER, work by two eminent sports photographers.
Background
The Annenberg Space for Photography was conceived by the collective Board of Trustees of the Foundation- Wallis Annenberg, Lauren Bon, Charles Annenberg Weingarten and Gregory Annenberg Weingarten. The original inspiration behind the Photography Space was sparked by Wallis Annenberg's personal devotion to photography. Wallis and the Foundation Trustees sought to create a new paradigm for experiencing photography that would compliment the landscape of the Los Angeles and national photography community, and build on the longstanding tradition of the Foundation to support the arts.
About the Annenberg Foundation
Established in 1989 by Walter H. Annenberg, the Annenberg Foundation provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally through its headquarters in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and offices in Los Angeles, California and Washington, D.C. Its major program areas are education and youth development; arts, culture and humanities; civic and community life; health and human services; and animal services and the environment. In addition, the Foundation operates a number of initiatives which expand and complement these program areas. The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication. As the principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.
HERE ARE THE BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS TITLES FOR MAY 2009. NEXT MONTH START THE WILLIAM SHATNER PRESENTS AS WELL AS THE FEMALE FORCE CAROLINE KENNEDY.
Vincent Price Presents #9
Writer: Chad Helder
Pencils: Derliz Santacruz & Joel Robinson
Cover Artist(s): cover: Joel Robinson
This one shot features, A high school English class studies Edgar Allan Poe's macabre masterpiece, "Murders in the Rue Morgue." Inspired by the horrific tale of a razor-blade-wielding orangutan, the brightest and most insane student in the class uses his secret psychic power to carry out a hideous and unimaginable revenge against his classmates.
Lionsgate Pictures Presents: Leprechaun #1
Writer: Zach Hunchar
Pencils: Kris Carter
Cover Artist(s): cover: 1) Photo cover 2,) Kris Carter 3) Josh Medors
From the cult film from Lionsgate. This is the tale of Lubdan, the king and sole survivor of the Leprechaun. The last of the Leprechauns! A treasure dealer stumbles across his pot of gold and steals it. In this modern age, he finds buyers all over the planet through on-line auctions. Lubdan finds the thief after the gold is shipped to humans across the globe. Lubdan’s quest takes him all over the planet, across time and space. Battling greed, the genocidal Cluracan and new mystical adversaries, Lubdan must save all life to save himself...but not without taking lives!
Legend of Isis #1
Writer: Aaron Stueve & Derek Ruiz
Pencils: Ivan Barriga
Cover Artist(s): cover: Rove and Phibbz
Isis is back!! The popular series that started off at IMAGE COMICS comes to Bluewater. In the first issue of the new ongoing series Isis life is getting back to normal when a mysterious package arrives at her doorstep, leading her toward a battle with the gruesome Scarab Queen! Legend of Isis has been optioned by Paramount Pictures and soon to be a feature film!
Lionsgate Pictures Presents: Warlock #3
Author(s): Nick Lyons
Artist(s) Jacob Bear
Cover Artist(s): cover by Matt Bellisle
All hell breaks loose as the seven Warlocks wreak havoc upon the city. Can a mysterious man help Tom and Rachael defeat the Warlocks or is the world doomed?
Power of the Valkyrie #4
Writer: Chris Studabaker
Pencils: Mannix
Cover Artist(s): Mannix
The philosophical Norse adventure comes to a close as the Valkyrie—and soon, the world—finally meets her fate. The Valkyrie and the prophesying demi-god Kostr at last battle beneath the great tree at the center of all worlds. Suzanne finally begins to understand the way in which gods and men understand their fate, and the fabric of the future will be shaken.
10TH MUSE 800 #4
Writer: Adam Gragg
Pencils: Roman Morales III
Cover Artist(s): cover: Carl Riley
The Muse is angry! She hasn't been back ten minutes when gorgons, furies and now, the first of the Titans have attacked her! It's just not her day! In the fourth chapter of 10th Muse 800, Lxandra goes up against none other the Chronus, the mightiest of all the Titans. However, the Titans soon prove to be the least of Lxandra's worries as an old enemy returns from the past and a new enemy is born...and don't ask about the crabby new police captain! Check out the 10th Muse's most exciting and biggest battle yet.
Vincent Price Presents #9
Writer: Chad Helder
Pencils: Derliz Santacruz & Joel Robinson
Cover Artist(s): cover: Joel Robinson
This one shot features, A high school English class studies Edgar Allan Poe's macabre masterpiece, "Murders in the Rue Morgue." Inspired by the horrific tale of a razor-blade-wielding orangutan, the brightest and most insane student in the class uses his secret psychic power to carry out a hideous and unimaginable revenge against his classmates.
Lionsgate Pictures Presents: Leprechaun #1
Writer: Zach Hunchar
Pencils: Kris Carter
Cover Artist(s): cover: 1) Photo cover 2,) Kris Carter 3) Josh Medors
From the cult film from Lionsgate. This is the tale of Lubdan, the king and sole survivor of the Leprechaun. The last of the Leprechauns! A treasure dealer stumbles across his pot of gold and steals it. In this modern age, he finds buyers all over the planet through on-line auctions. Lubdan finds the thief after the gold is shipped to humans across the globe. Lubdan’s quest takes him all over the planet, across time and space. Battling greed, the genocidal Cluracan and new mystical adversaries, Lubdan must save all life to save himself...but not without taking lives!
Legend of Isis #1
Writer: Aaron Stueve & Derek Ruiz
Pencils: Ivan Barriga
Cover Artist(s): cover: Rove and Phibbz
Isis is back!! The popular series that started off at IMAGE COMICS comes to Bluewater. In the first issue of the new ongoing series Isis life is getting back to normal when a mysterious package arrives at her doorstep, leading her toward a battle with the gruesome Scarab Queen! Legend of Isis has been optioned by Paramount Pictures and soon to be a feature film!
Lionsgate Pictures Presents: Warlock #3
Author(s): Nick Lyons
Artist(s) Jacob Bear
Cover Artist(s): cover by Matt Bellisle
All hell breaks loose as the seven Warlocks wreak havoc upon the city. Can a mysterious man help Tom and Rachael defeat the Warlocks or is the world doomed?
Power of the Valkyrie #4
Writer: Chris Studabaker
Pencils: Mannix
Cover Artist(s): Mannix
The philosophical Norse adventure comes to a close as the Valkyrie—and soon, the world—finally meets her fate. The Valkyrie and the prophesying demi-god Kostr at last battle beneath the great tree at the center of all worlds. Suzanne finally begins to understand the way in which gods and men understand their fate, and the fabric of the future will be shaken.
10TH MUSE 800 #4
Writer: Adam Gragg
Pencils: Roman Morales III
Cover Artist(s): cover: Carl Riley
The Muse is angry! She hasn't been back ten minutes when gorgons, furies and now, the first of the Titans have attacked her! It's just not her day! In the fourth chapter of 10th Muse 800, Lxandra goes up against none other the Chronus, the mightiest of all the Titans. However, the Titans soon prove to be the least of Lxandra's worries as an old enemy returns from the past and a new enemy is born...and don't ask about the crabby new police captain! Check out the 10th Muse's most exciting and biggest battle yet.
PRESS RELEASE:
Are you a fan of the X-Men storylines that led to the blockbuster movie trilogy?
Mutant Cinema: The X-Men Trilogy from Comics to Screen examines the history of X-Men comics and how they were adapted and changed for the screen. The book is written by Thomas J. McLean (Variety, Newsarama), a life-long X-Men fan as well as a Hollywood insider.
Published by Sequart Research & Literacy Organization, Mutant Cinema is now available exclusively from Diamond Comic Distributors and the Previews catalog (order code FEB094600). Also, it sports a cover by award-winning artist Kevin Colden (Fishtown).
The book is the definitive unauthorized study of the popular movie saga, including:
• The history of X-Men comic books;
• Detailed scene-by-scene examinations of each film and the comic book stories that infuse every aspect of the movies;
• The development process for each film, including behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with the screenwriters, and details on omitted scenes and storylines;
• Previous adaptations, including early cartoon appearances, the successful 1990s animated series, and initial attempts to bring the mutants to the big screen;
• Critical and fan receptions of each film, plus box-office performances; and
• What the future may hold for the franchise.
"The films gave Tom a great reason to examine some of Marvel's best-known comics," says editor Mike Phillips. "He didn't disappoint. Almost every scene in the trilogy was spawned by some classic storyline, and Tom brings all of those connections to light."
Not only is Mutant Cinema (softcover, 6x9 in, 320 pgs, B&W) accessible to comics and movie fans alike, it's the essential guide to the films for both die-hard fans and newcomers.
Again, the book is available only through Diamond Comic Distributors and the Previews catalog (order code FEB094600). Any comic book store can order one for you, but don't assume that your store will order a copy unless you ask.
Legal Disclaimer: X-Men and related characters are trademarks of Marvel Comics. This book is not endorsed by either Marvel Comics or 20th Century Fox.
About the Publisher: Sequart Research & Literacy Organization is a non-profit devoted to the study and promotion of comic books as a legitimate art.
Are you a fan of the X-Men storylines that led to the blockbuster movie trilogy?
Mutant Cinema: The X-Men Trilogy from Comics to Screen examines the history of X-Men comics and how they were adapted and changed for the screen. The book is written by Thomas J. McLean (Variety, Newsarama), a life-long X-Men fan as well as a Hollywood insider.
Published by Sequart Research & Literacy Organization, Mutant Cinema is now available exclusively from Diamond Comic Distributors and the Previews catalog (order code FEB094600). Also, it sports a cover by award-winning artist Kevin Colden (Fishtown).
The book is the definitive unauthorized study of the popular movie saga, including:
• The history of X-Men comic books;
• Detailed scene-by-scene examinations of each film and the comic book stories that infuse every aspect of the movies;
• The development process for each film, including behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with the screenwriters, and details on omitted scenes and storylines;
• Previous adaptations, including early cartoon appearances, the successful 1990s animated series, and initial attempts to bring the mutants to the big screen;
• Critical and fan receptions of each film, plus box-office performances; and
• What the future may hold for the franchise.
"The films gave Tom a great reason to examine some of Marvel's best-known comics," says editor Mike Phillips. "He didn't disappoint. Almost every scene in the trilogy was spawned by some classic storyline, and Tom brings all of those connections to light."
Not only is Mutant Cinema (softcover, 6x9 in, 320 pgs, B&W) accessible to comics and movie fans alike, it's the essential guide to the films for both die-hard fans and newcomers.
Again, the book is available only through Diamond Comic Distributors and the Previews catalog (order code FEB094600). Any comic book store can order one for you, but don't assume that your store will order a copy unless you ask.
Legal Disclaimer: X-Men and related characters are trademarks of Marvel Comics. This book is not endorsed by either Marvel Comics or 20th Century Fox.
About the Publisher: Sequart Research & Literacy Organization is a non-profit devoted to the study and promotion of comic books as a legitimate art.
Hey gang,
Heading out in a couple days for the ice cold tundra known as New York. Why they haven't had that new fangled California sun installed to keep it warm all year, I'll never know.
In any event, here's my signings and panels for the weekend, hope to see y'all there.
Friday Feb 6th
2 - 3 Signing - Harris Comics Signing
3:30 - 4:30 - Dark-Hunter Panel
4:30 - 5:30 - Top Cow Productions Signing
Saturday Feb 7th
10 - 11:30 - Top Cow Productions Signing
2 - 3 - Harris Comics Signing
Sunday Feb 8th
3 - 4 - Harris Comics Signing
I may be adding some stuff, but that's what I got for right now.
Also, while I have you, I'm going to be hosting a bunch of panels at Gallifrey One, better known as the U.S.A.'s only Doctor Who convention. All kinds of awesome Doctor Who related special guests (and even pal-o-mine Tony Lee!), and a whole lot of fun guaranteed. More info available here: http://www.gallifreyone.com/gallifrey.php
And that's that. See you guys next week!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
Heading out in a couple days for the ice cold tundra known as New York. Why they haven't had that new fangled California sun installed to keep it warm all year, I'll never know.
In any event, here's my signings and panels for the weekend, hope to see y'all there.
Friday Feb 6th
2 - 3 Signing - Harris Comics Signing
3:30 - 4:30 - Dark-Hunter Panel
4:30 - 5:30 - Top Cow Productions Signing
Saturday Feb 7th
10 - 11:30 - Top Cow Productions Signing
2 - 3 - Harris Comics Signing
Sunday Feb 8th
3 - 4 - Harris Comics Signing
I may be adding some stuff, but that's what I got for right now.
Also, while I have you, I'm going to be hosting a bunch of panels at Gallifrey One, better known as the U.S.A.'s only Doctor Who convention. All kinds of awesome Doctor Who related special guests (and even pal-o-mine Tony Lee!), and a whole lot of fun guaranteed. More info available here: http://www.gallifreyone.com/gallifrey.php
And that's that. See you guys next week!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
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THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (VOL III):
CENTURY #1 ("1910")
by Alan Moore & Kevin O'Neill
Co-Published By Top Shelf Productions & Knockabout
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog.php?type=12&title=583
-- DIAMOND ORDER CODE: FEB09 4465
-- ISBN: 978-1-60309-000-1
-- Format: 6 5/8" x 10 1/8" graphic novel, full-color
-- Page Count / Binding: 80 pages, perfect-bound softcover
-- Audience: Mature readers (16+)
-- Retail Price: $7.95 (US)
At last! The League returns, better than ever! It's a new age,
a new publisher, and an all-new adventure, packed with even
more metafictional fisticuffs and diachronic derring-do!
Top Shelf is proud to announce the all-new chapter in the
breathtaking series by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill.
In The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol III):
Century #1 ("1910"), our familiar cast of Victorian literary
characters (or what's left of them) enters the brave new world
of the 20th century!
The present installment is set against a backdrop of London,
1910, twelve years after the failed Martian invasion and nine
years since England put a man upon the moon. In the bowels of
the British Museum, Carnacki the ghost-finder is plagued by
visions of a shadowy occult order who are attempting to create
something called a Moonchild, while on London's dockside the
most notorious serial murderer of the previous century has
returned to carry on his grisly trade. Working for Mycroft
Holmes' British Intelligence alongside a rejuvenated Allan
Quatermain, the reformed thief Anthony Raffles and the eternal
warrior Orlando, Miss Murray is drawn into a vile opera acted
out upon the waterfront by players that include the furiously
angry Pirate Jenny and the charismatic butcher known as Mac the
Knife. Sounds like a ripping good tale, eh?
This book will be the first of three deluxe, 80-page,
full-color, perfect-bound graphic novellas, by the original
League of Extraordinary Creators: Alan Moore, Kevin O'Neill,
Ben Dimagmaliw (colors), and Todd Klein (lettering). Each
self-contained narrative takes place in three distinct eras,
building to an apocalyptic conclusion occurring in our own
twenty-first century!
IN PREVIEWS NOW!
*******************************************************
LOST GIRLS (the new single-volume hardcover edition)
by Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie
Published By Top Shelf Productions
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog.php?type=12&title=219
-- DIAMOND ORDER CODE: FEB09 4466
-- ISBN: 978-1-60309-044-5
-- Format: 9" x 12" full-color graphic novel in dust jacket
-- Page Count/Binding: 320 pages, cloth-bound hardcover
-- Retail Price: $45.00 (US)
-- Audience: ADULTS ONLY (18+, shrink wrapped)
Previously available as a three-volume box set, Lost Girls now
returns as a single deluxe hardcover!
For more than a century, Alice, Wendy and Dorothy have been our
guides through the Wonderland, Neverland and Land of Oz of our
childhoods. Now like us, these three lost girls have grown up
and are ready to guide us again, this time through the realms of
our sexual awakening and fulfillment. Through their familiar
fairytales they share with us their most intimate revelations
of desire in its many forms, revelations that shine out
radiantly through the dark clouds of war gathering around a
luxury Austrian hotel. Drawing on the rich heritage of erotica,
Lost Girls is the rediscovery of the power of ecstatic writing
and art in a sublime union that only the medium of comics can
achieve. Exquisite, thoughtful, and human, Lost Girls is a work
of breathtaking scope that challenges the very notion of art
fettered by convention. This is erotic fiction at its finest.
IN PREVIEWS NOW!
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And don't forget:
FROM HELL
by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
Published By Top Shelf Productions
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog.php?type=3&title=226
-- DIAMOND ORDER CODE: STAR16789
-- ISBN 978-0-9585783-4-9
-- Retail Price: $35.00 (US)
BACK IN PRINT & IN PREVIEWS NOW!
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Your friend thru comics,
Chris Staros
Top Shelf Productions
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (VOL III):
CENTURY #1 ("1910")
by Alan Moore & Kevin O'Neill
Co-Published By Top Shelf Productions & Knockabout
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog.php?type=12&title=583
-- DIAMOND ORDER CODE: FEB09 4465
-- ISBN: 978-1-60309-000-1
-- Format: 6 5/8" x 10 1/8" graphic novel, full-color
-- Page Count / Binding: 80 pages, perfect-bound softcover
-- Audience: Mature readers (16+)
-- Retail Price: $7.95 (US)
At last! The League returns, better than ever! It's a new age,
a new publisher, and an all-new adventure, packed with even
more metafictional fisticuffs and diachronic derring-do!
Top Shelf is proud to announce the all-new chapter in the
breathtaking series by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill.
In The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol III):
Century #1 ("1910"), our familiar cast of Victorian literary
characters (or what's left of them) enters the brave new world
of the 20th century!
The present installment is set against a backdrop of London,
1910, twelve years after the failed Martian invasion and nine
years since England put a man upon the moon. In the bowels of
the British Museum, Carnacki the ghost-finder is plagued by
visions of a shadowy occult order who are attempting to create
something called a Moonchild, while on London's dockside the
most notorious serial murderer of the previous century has
returned to carry on his grisly trade. Working for Mycroft
Holmes' British Intelligence alongside a rejuvenated Allan
Quatermain, the reformed thief Anthony Raffles and the eternal
warrior Orlando, Miss Murray is drawn into a vile opera acted
out upon the waterfront by players that include the furiously
angry Pirate Jenny and the charismatic butcher known as Mac the
Knife. Sounds like a ripping good tale, eh?
This book will be the first of three deluxe, 80-page,
full-color, perfect-bound graphic novellas, by the original
League of Extraordinary Creators: Alan Moore, Kevin O'Neill,
Ben Dimagmaliw (colors), and Todd Klein (lettering). Each
self-contained narrative takes place in three distinct eras,
building to an apocalyptic conclusion occurring in our own
twenty-first century!
IN PREVIEWS NOW!
*******************************************************
LOST GIRLS (the new single-volume hardcover edition)
by Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie
Published By Top Shelf Productions
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog.php?type=12&title=219
-- DIAMOND ORDER CODE: FEB09 4466
-- ISBN: 978-1-60309-044-5
-- Format: 9" x 12" full-color graphic novel in dust jacket
-- Page Count/Binding: 320 pages, cloth-bound hardcover
-- Retail Price: $45.00 (US)
-- Audience: ADULTS ONLY (18+, shrink wrapped)
Previously available as a three-volume box set, Lost Girls now
returns as a single deluxe hardcover!
For more than a century, Alice, Wendy and Dorothy have been our
guides through the Wonderland, Neverland and Land of Oz of our
childhoods. Now like us, these three lost girls have grown up
and are ready to guide us again, this time through the realms of
our sexual awakening and fulfillment. Through their familiar
fairytales they share with us their most intimate revelations
of desire in its many forms, revelations that shine out
radiantly through the dark clouds of war gathering around a
luxury Austrian hotel. Drawing on the rich heritage of erotica,
Lost Girls is the rediscovery of the power of ecstatic writing
and art in a sublime union that only the medium of comics can
achieve. Exquisite, thoughtful, and human, Lost Girls is a work
of breathtaking scope that challenges the very notion of art
fettered by convention. This is erotic fiction at its finest.
IN PREVIEWS NOW!
*******************************************************
And don't forget:
FROM HELL
by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
Published By Top Shelf Productions
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog.php?type=3&title=226
-- DIAMOND ORDER CODE: STAR16789
-- ISBN 978-0-9585783-4-9
-- Retail Price: $35.00 (US)
BACK IN PRINT & IN PREVIEWS NOW!
*******************************************************
*******************************************************
Your friend thru comics,
Chris Staros
Top Shelf Productions
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