KLASKY CSUPO IS BACK WITH A SLATE OF DIGITAL PROPERTIES PREMIERING AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Iconic Animation Studio Behind Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys and Rocket Power Set
To Give Fans an Exclusive Look at the Company’s Past, Present and
Future During a Special Panel Discussion on Thursday July 12 at 5:30pm,
Hall 24ABC
Hollywood, CA July 3, Klasky Csupo (www.klaskycsupo.com) is a leading independent animation studio. The creators and producers of such iconic properties that include Rugrats, Aaahh! Real Monsters, Rocket Power and The Wild Thornberrys to name a few, are headed to San Diego Comic-Con (July 12-15) to unveil a broad transmedia vision for the studio. Klasky Csupo will release two new projects, Ollie Mongo and Splaat! These properties will be premiered during the Klasky Csupo: We’re back! panel session, which takes place on Thursday, July 12 at 5:30pm in exhibit hall #24ABC.
The
panel will give fans a behind the scenes look into the company, that
has brought us era-defining cartoons, while also showcasing never before
seen projects past and present.
Company
co-founder Arlene Klasky remarked, “Comic-Con presents a unique
opportunity to speak directly with fans that have supported us
throughout the years and have grown up with our animation. I’m very
excited to share our new characters and digital vision with them.”
The two all-new digital properties debuting at the panel include: Ollie Mongo Adventures in The Apocalypse, a digital comic book featuring a blue skateboarding zombie, and Splaat!,
a multi-platform release featuring the quips and social commentary of
an animated 16 year old urban philosopher who lives on the Internet.
Craig Singer, Filmmaker and Co-creator of Ollie Mongo said,
“In preparing to launch Ollie Mongo, the ability to bring this story to
life as a digital comic book created an opportunity for us to remain
connected to the traditional storytelling of comics while using new
technology to directly reach our audience. Ollie was created as a true
transmedia property.”
The Klasky Csupo panel will feature Arlene Klasky, Craig Singer (Dark Ride), Charlie Adler (Transformers), Greg Cipes (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
and Transmedia Strategist and Producer Tyler Malin (Idea Farmer). The
session will be moderated by Digital Media and Entertainment Attorney
Phil Daniels of Ginsburg Daniels LLP, and will feature special giveaways
for fans, including a signed first issue of the limited edition printed
Ollie Mongo comic book. Fans can also win an iPad 3 loaded with
the first full digital version of the comic book and Splaat’s first
music video.
Klasky Csupo fans can “Like” the Ollie Mongo and Splaat! Facebook pages for up to the minute information and exclusive news.
About Klasky Csupo
Klasky
Csupo was formed by Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo. The multi-media
enterprise has been at the forefront of entertainment with divisions
devoted to music, film, TV, video, the internet, publishing and
commercials. Klasky Csupo created, developed, animated and produced
globally renowned television programming including The Simpsons, Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power, All Grown Up and Aaahh! Real Monsters.
The company also produced four animated feature films for Paramount.
Klasky Csupo has received numerous accolades for their works including 8
Emmy Awards, 2 Cable Ace Awards, 3 Humanitas Awards, 11 Kids Choice
Awards, A British Academy Award Nomination, A Genesis Award and a Rugrats Star on Hollywood Blvd.
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