For Immediate Release
IFC.COM TO PREMIERE ANIMATED WEB SERIES OF DASH SHAW’S NEW BOOK
THE UNCLOTHED MAN IN THE 35TH CENTURY A.D.
Five -Episode Series will Premiere Exclusively on IFC.com in Conjunction with Fantagraphics Books Release in November 2009
THE UNCLOTHED MAN IN THE 35th CENTURY A.D., by DASH SHAW, will be promoted at the 2009 Book Expo America in New York City, May 29-31, with an appearance by the author on Friday, May 29, at 1:00PM at the Fantagraphics Booth and 4:00PM in the Autographing Area.
New York, NY – May 27, 2009 – IFC.com announced today that it will premiere an original animated web series based on graphic novelist and comic book artist Dash Shaw’s latest book The Unclothed Man in the 35th Century A.D., set for release mid-November, 2009 with the web series following. Shaw’s animation has been widely praised for its eclectic style, innovative design and emotional depth.
Each short episode of this five-part web series chronicles Rebel X-6, a man who works for a well-funded anti-droid organization. The fifth episode will provide behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the series. The premiere on IFC.com marks Dash Shaw’s first animated series and will be based on a story line he has developed for several years. Seattle’s Fantagraphics Books is set to publish a book by the same name and characters.
“Dash Shaw is a known entity in the comic book realm with a cult following. We’re excited to bring him, his art and his fans to IFC.com, a platform that recognizes and broadens the reach of up-and-coming, independent content makers,” said Craig Parks, vice president of digital media at IFC. “Shaw’s work on IFC.com will offer a fresh and completely unique take on the animation genre; the type of approach that defines our brand."
The series features an animated hero, Rebel X-6, and his quest to bring out change in the 35th century A.D.. Rebel X-6 works for an anti-droid organization that opposes the use of droids in all sectors of modern society. An artist guild that opposes the use of droids in art class hires Rebel X-6. They believe living people should model for life drawings. Rebel X-6’s assignment is to enter Art School 46 posing as “Model-Droid #343.” Model droids appear life-like but do not laugh, cry, swear or exhibit other human shortcomings. His mission is to subvert the school’s ban on drawings of real humans by tricking the students into drawing him.
About the Creator
Dash Shaw (born April 6, 1983) is a U.S. (Brooklyn, NY) writer and artist of comic books. His comic short stories have appeared in many different anthologies, newspapers and magazines and his graphic novels have received critical acclaim. His breakthrough graphic novel was the Bottomless Belly Button which was named Publishers Weekly best graphic novel of 2008, one of Entertainment Weekly’s top ten books of 2008, and one of Amazon.com’s top ten graphic novels of the year among many other accolades. The Unclothed Man in the 35th Century A.D. will also collect his acclaimed short stories from Fantagraphics’ award-winning anthology MOME, and his next graphic novel, BodyWorld, will be published by Pantheon in Spring 2010.
About IFC
Operating under the mantra "always, uncut," IFC (The Independent Film Channel) recommends and creates genre-bending content that indulges the alternative culture obsessions of our influential audience and makes it available across multiple platforms: on-air, online and On Demand. In pursuit of what's new, next and relevant, IFC creates original non-traditional comedies like The Whitest Kids U' Know and Z Rock and irreverent non-fiction such as The IFC Media Project. IFC's original programming airs alongside a comprehensive independent film library of award-winning titles and cult classics, as well as content inspired by music, web, gaming, animation, news, culture and more. IFC broadens the audience for independent culture through its exclusive live coverage of notable film and music events like the Independent Spirit Awards and South by Southwest. The network's On Demand offering, IFC Free, gives audiences the opportunity to watch premieres of all of IFC's original series before they air on the linear network. IFC Media Lab Studios offers financing, professional development and distribution opportunities for aspiring film makers. IFC is a subsidiary of Rainbow Media Holdings LLC.
About Fantagraphics Books
Fantagraphics Books ( www.fantagraphics.com ) has been the world’s leading publisher of comics and graphic novels since 1976. The work of artists such as R. Crumb, Peter Bagge, Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, Daniel Clowes, Joe Sacco, Jason, Chris Ware, Dash Shaw and others has continued to gain commercial momentum and critical recognition over the last 20 years by combining the social relevance of the previous generation of underground comix artists, attention to personal and psychologal veracity, and formal experimentation and innovation.
Rainbow Media Holdings LLC
Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC). Rainbow Media is a leading producer of targeted, multi-platform content for global distribution, creating and managing some of the world's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands, including AMC, IFC, WE tv, Sundance Channel, Lifeskool, sportskool, and VOOM HD Networks. Through IFC Entertainment, Rainbow Media also owns and manages the following: IFC Films, a leading distribution company for independent film; IFC Productions, a feature film production company that provides financing for select independent film projects; and IFC Center, a three screen, state-of-the-art cinema in the heart of New York's Greenwich Village. Rainbow Media also operates Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation, its advertising sales company; Rainbow Network Communications, its full service network programming origination and distribution company; and 11 Penn TV, a company that manages Rainbow Media's NYC studios and post-production facilities.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
.S. PREMIERE OF DOCTOR WHO SPECIALS ON BBC AMERICA
- BBC AMERICA premieres five specials from TV’s longest running sci-fi series -
New York, NY – May 28, 2009 – BBC AMERICA today announced the acquisition of five new specials from Doctor Who, television’s longest running science fiction series and a global phenomenon. The deal gives the cable channel the exclusive first window to the Doctor Who 2009 Specials (4 x 60), the final four adventures of the tenth Time Lord played by David Tennant. As part of the same deal, BBC AMERICA acquired the 2008 Christmas Special, The Next Doctor featuring David Morrissey and Dervla Kirwan. It will air Saturday, June 27, 2009.
The first of the 2009 specials, Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, premieres in July. As a London red bus takes a detour to an alien world it forces the Doctor (Tennant) to work with the extraordinary Lady Christina (Michelle Ryan, Bionic Woman). But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets hidden in the sand and time is running out as the deadly Swarm gets closer.
“The outstanding quality of the Doctor Who scripts from Russell T Davies and the on-screen dynamic that David Tennant brings to the role are a magic combination for our viewers. Russell’s spin-off series Torchwood is already our highest rated show on the channel and I know the fans will follow these new specials with equal passion and support. We’re thrilled to bring this iconic show to BBC AMERICA, home of the best British sci-fi programming on television,” says President, BBC Worldwide America Garth Ancier.
Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars is the second special and along with the two additional untitled specials will premiere later in 2009 and early 2010.
Building off the successful Supernatural Saturdays programming block, Doctor Who will be leveraged across multiple platforms including Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, the first Doctor Who DVD to be released on Blu-ray, shortly after the U.S. broadcast premiere.
The writers are Russell T Davies and Gareth Roberts (The Sarah Jane Adventures) with Executive Producers Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner (Torchwood, Life on Mars). It is a BBC production and distributed by BBC Worldwide.
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 premieres five specials from TV’s longest running sci-fi series -
New York, NY – May 28, 2009 – BBC AMERICA today announced the acquisition of five new specials from Doctor Who, television’s longest running science fiction series and a global phenomenon. The deal gives the cable channel the exclusive first window to the Doctor Who 2009 Specials (4 x 60), the final four adventures of the tenth Time Lord played by David Tennant. As part of the same deal, BBC AMERICA acquired the 2008 Christmas Special, The Next Doctor featuring David Morrissey and Dervla Kirwan. It will air Saturday, June 27, 2009.
The first of the 2009 specials, Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, premieres in July. As a London red bus takes a detour to an alien world it forces the Doctor (Tennant) to work with the extraordinary Lady Christina (Michelle Ryan, Bionic Woman). But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets hidden in the sand and time is running out as the deadly Swarm gets closer.
“The outstanding quality of the Doctor Who scripts from Russell T Davies and the on-screen dynamic that David Tennant brings to the role are a magic combination for our viewers. Russell’s spin-off series Torchwood is already our highest rated show on the channel and I know the fans will follow these new specials with equal passion and support. We’re thrilled to bring this iconic show to BBC AMERICA, home of the best British sci-fi programming on television,” says President, BBC Worldwide America Garth Ancier.
Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars is the second special and along with the two additional untitled specials will premiere later in 2009 and early 2010.
Building off the successful Supernatural Saturdays programming block, Doctor Who will be leveraged across multiple platforms including Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, the first Doctor Who DVD to be released on Blu-ray, shortly after the U.S. broadcast premiere.
The writers are Russell T Davies and Gareth Roberts (The Sarah Jane Adventures) with Executive Producers Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner (Torchwood, Life on Mars). It is a BBC production and distributed by BBC Worldwide.
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.
Camilla d’Errico Releases Her First Plush – Kuro
Comic book artist and character creator Camilla d’Errico is releasing her first-ever plush fashioned after the cute yet evil character, Kuro, from her self-published book, Tanpopo.
Kuro, aka Poodle, is the willing and scheming companion who has promised Tanpopo love, happiness and human emotion. Don’t let his cuteness fool you; he is after Tanpopo’s soul!
The plush is 6” tall, his total darkness hidden by a naively white mask. Cute, cuddly, and with a most peculiar feature: a too-cute-to-believe booty that would make even J-Lo jealous, this little guy has received squeals of delight at recent conventions, where the prototype was displayed and promoted.
Make sure you also pick up the original storybook, Tanpopo, to get the lowdown on who Kuro is, what the saga of Tanpopo is all about, and join the huge group of fans who have discovered and fallen in love with the story and characters.
Plush and Tanpopo book now available. Suggested plush retail price $15 USD.
Tanpopo retail price $ 10.99 ISBN 978-0-9809966-2-3. The Plush has passed all required US ASTM Safety Tests.
For orders of the comic, Tanpopo, please contact cderricostore@gmail.com.
For wholesale orders of plush and plush/book combination please contact:
DKE Toys
Tel 818 765 3500 / Fax 818 765 3533 / Toll Free 877 DKE-TOYS
dkelemer@aol.com
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About Camilla:
Camilla d'Errico is an Italo-Canadian artist who has been making waves in the fine art and comic industries with her manga-influenced style. Ever the prolific artist, Camilla lives the double life of comic artist, character creator and painter. She has expanded her art into vinyl toys, plush, fashion, accessories, stationery and other merchandise. Camilla resides in Vancouver, BC, where she paints and draws comics, and more recently has been working with entertainment companies on feature films and videogames. She has distinguished herself through her ability to seamlessly weave comic art and manga with surrealist elements, wrapping it all together with an extensive emotional palette. Thanks to her relentless energy, dedication, and just enough sleep deprivation, she has followed her dream of successfully working creatively for a living. For more information about Camilla, visit www.camilladerrico.com. For inquiries and comments please email cderricoinfo@gmail.com.
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Comic book artist and character creator Camilla d’Errico is releasing her first-ever plush fashioned after the cute yet evil character, Kuro, from her self-published book, Tanpopo.
Kuro, aka Poodle, is the willing and scheming companion who has promised Tanpopo love, happiness and human emotion. Don’t let his cuteness fool you; he is after Tanpopo’s soul!
The plush is 6” tall, his total darkness hidden by a naively white mask. Cute, cuddly, and with a most peculiar feature: a too-cute-to-believe booty that would make even J-Lo jealous, this little guy has received squeals of delight at recent conventions, where the prototype was displayed and promoted.
Make sure you also pick up the original storybook, Tanpopo, to get the lowdown on who Kuro is, what the saga of Tanpopo is all about, and join the huge group of fans who have discovered and fallen in love with the story and characters.
Plush and Tanpopo book now available. Suggested plush retail price $15 USD.
Tanpopo retail price $ 10.99 ISBN 978-0-9809966-2-3. The Plush has passed all required US ASTM Safety Tests.
For orders of the comic, Tanpopo, please contact cderricostore@gmail.com.
For wholesale orders of plush and plush/book combination please contact:
DKE Toys
Tel 818 765 3500 / Fax 818 765 3533 / Toll Free 877 DKE-TOYS
dkelemer@aol.com
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About Camilla:
Camilla d'Errico is an Italo-Canadian artist who has been making waves in the fine art and comic industries with her manga-influenced style. Ever the prolific artist, Camilla lives the double life of comic artist, character creator and painter. She has expanded her art into vinyl toys, plush, fashion, accessories, stationery and other merchandise. Camilla resides in Vancouver, BC, where she paints and draws comics, and more recently has been working with entertainment companies on feature films and videogames. She has distinguished herself through her ability to seamlessly weave comic art and manga with surrealist elements, wrapping it all together with an extensive emotional palette. Thanks to her relentless energy, dedication, and just enough sleep deprivation, she has followed her dream of successfully working creatively for a living. For more information about Camilla, visit www.camilladerrico.com. For inquiries and comments please email cderricoinfo@gmail.com.
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THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2
SELLS OUT!
GOES TO SECOND PRINTING
ISSUE #2 OF FAN-FAVORITE SERIES SELLS OUT IN ONLY ONE WEEK!
LOS ANGELES - May 27th, 2009 - BOOM! Studios announced today that THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2, one of the premiere titles for their new BOOM! Kids imprint, has sold out in only one week! This follows on the heels of simultaneous pre-release sell outs for THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1 and THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1, as well as sell outs of CARS: THE ROOKIE #1 and THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #2.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comics Distributors is completely sold out, THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 first printing may still be found at a direct market retailer near you.
Diamond Comics Distributors is making the second printing of THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 available for retailers to order immediately and the second print will be featured in a forthcoming issue Diamond Dateline.
THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 second print (APR098203) features a brand new cover by interior artist Marcio Takara and will hit store shelves late-June.
THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 features all new INCREDIBLES stories written by legendary comic book scribe Mark Waid and drawn by Marcio Takara. The first printing of issue #2 of the fan-favorite series shipped with two variant covers, with cover A by Sean Galloway and cover B by Marcio Takara. The first printing of THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 also features a hard-to-find Kirby-inspired C cover from GODLAND artist Tom Scioli!
THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS has seen rave reviews from all quarters:
"Waid and Takara have done a really solid job with this series...The dialogue, pacing and action give it exactly the right feel." -- The Scoop
"THE INCREDIBLES is great as both an all-ages book, and a super hero tale." -- Project Fanboy
"This is a great book for younger readers. It stays true to the spirit of the movie, and Marcio Takara’s art is dynamic and alive on every single page" -- The Longbox Chronicles
"If you’re looking for a fun book that the kids and you can enjoy, or if you’re just a big Incredibles fan, this is definitely worth your time." -- read/RANT!
"The story’s a fast, easy read, with solid writing... The art is stellar and matches the Pixar animation of the movie in aces.... Overall, it’s good, clean fun for the whole family to enjoy and an outstanding title to use as a gateway into the world of comics for kids." -- Fandomania
BOOM! Studios announced the launch of their new imprint, “BOOM! Kids” in late March. BOOM! Kids serves as a child-appropriate home for BOOM!’s kid-friendly publishing content. The company’s new imprint includes its own website, www.boom-kids.com. The premiere books for this imprint include THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1, THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1, both released on March 25th, and CARS: THE ROOKIE #1 released April 1st.
All BOOM! Kids’ titles will be serialized as individual 24 page comic books in Direct Market comic book collector shops and newsstands, then each four issue complete story will be collected into graphic novel trade paperbacks available in the mass market via Borders, Barnes & Noble and the direct market as well.
Recently, BOOM! Studios announced a national newsstand distribution agreement with Kable Distribution Services, Inc. for the BOOM! Kids line of the monthly publication to the newsstand market.
For additional information, see www.boom-kids.com.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
SELLS OUT!
GOES TO SECOND PRINTING
ISSUE #2 OF FAN-FAVORITE SERIES SELLS OUT IN ONLY ONE WEEK!
LOS ANGELES - May 27th, 2009 - BOOM! Studios announced today that THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2, one of the premiere titles for their new BOOM! Kids imprint, has sold out in only one week! This follows on the heels of simultaneous pre-release sell outs for THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1 and THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1, as well as sell outs of CARS: THE ROOKIE #1 and THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #2.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comics Distributors is completely sold out, THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 first printing may still be found at a direct market retailer near you.
Diamond Comics Distributors is making the second printing of THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 available for retailers to order immediately and the second print will be featured in a forthcoming issue Diamond Dateline.
THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 second print (APR098203) features a brand new cover by interior artist Marcio Takara and will hit store shelves late-June.
THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 features all new INCREDIBLES stories written by legendary comic book scribe Mark Waid and drawn by Marcio Takara. The first printing of issue #2 of the fan-favorite series shipped with two variant covers, with cover A by Sean Galloway and cover B by Marcio Takara. The first printing of THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 also features a hard-to-find Kirby-inspired C cover from GODLAND artist Tom Scioli!
THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS has seen rave reviews from all quarters:
"Waid and Takara have done a really solid job with this series...The dialogue, pacing and action give it exactly the right feel." -- The Scoop
"THE INCREDIBLES is great as both an all-ages book, and a super hero tale." -- Project Fanboy
"This is a great book for younger readers. It stays true to the spirit of the movie, and Marcio Takara’s art is dynamic and alive on every single page" -- The Longbox Chronicles
"If you’re looking for a fun book that the kids and you can enjoy, or if you’re just a big Incredibles fan, this is definitely worth your time." -- read/RANT!
"The story’s a fast, easy read, with solid writing... The art is stellar and matches the Pixar animation of the movie in aces.... Overall, it’s good, clean fun for the whole family to enjoy and an outstanding title to use as a gateway into the world of comics for kids." -- Fandomania
BOOM! Studios announced the launch of their new imprint, “BOOM! Kids” in late March. BOOM! Kids serves as a child-appropriate home for BOOM!’s kid-friendly publishing content. The company’s new imprint includes its own website, www.boom-kids.com. The premiere books for this imprint include THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1, THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1, both released on March 25th, and CARS: THE ROOKIE #1 released April 1st.
All BOOM! Kids’ titles will be serialized as individual 24 page comic books in Direct Market comic book collector shops and newsstands, then each four issue complete story will be collected into graphic novel trade paperbacks available in the mass market via Borders, Barnes & Noble and the direct market as well.
Recently, BOOM! Studios announced a national newsstand distribution agreement with Kable Distribution Services, Inc. for the BOOM! Kids line of the monthly publication to the newsstand market.
For additional information, see www.boom-kids.com.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
BRANDISSIMO! STRENGTHENS PRODUCTION TEAM
Sean McKenzie Named Web Developer
Mat Segal Named Producer
Todd Schultz New Community Manager for NFLRUSH ZONE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ENCINO, Calif. – (May 27, 2009) – To meet the growing demand for the company’s online games and virtual worlds business, Brandissimo! is adding three new hires to its production team, it was announced by Executive Producer and Vice President of Content Josh Fisher.
Sean McKenzie joins the company as Web Developer, responsible for managing flash and Web programmers as well as designing and programming games. He comes to Brandissimo! from The Sean James Company, LLC., a boutique Flash games design and programming firm he owned and operated for the past three years. Sean James Company produced flash games and widgets for NFLRUSH Zone in addition to designing and producing new features for Brandissimo!’s ultra funky online social community and game site, Urbaniacs.com.
“For a guy who creates and plays games for a living, Sean takes his work very seriously. From Newgrounds to Kongregate, he is a student of the casual gaming industry and remains an active and well respected member of the gaming community. Having worked with Sean on a number of projects, I am thrilled to bring him on board, even if I can’t beat him at Disco Balls or any of the other games we’ve created together,” said Fisher.
Mat Segal joins Brandissimo! as Producer, with responsibility for managing the production of a yet-to-be-announced massively-multiplayer virtual game world. Most recently, Segal served as Web and server product manager at Juice Wireless, where he was responsible for the ongoing development of Web, WAP, CMS, Flash player and servers. Prior to Juice, he was senior coordinator of site policy and enforcement at MySpace/Fox Interactive Media.
“Mat has quickly established himself as a social networking expert. He’s not only active in the space, but constantly seeks new approaches to social networking with a keen eye for new applications and experiences in the social networking and kids space,” said Fisher.
Drafted from the throng of young gaming aficionados who graduated college this spring, Iowa University graduate Todd Schultz joins Brandissimo! as Community Manager of the NFLRUSH Zone virtual games world. Reporting to Fisher, Schultz is charged with making the hugely successful NFLRUSH Zone world even more engaging and fun for the site’s 1.5 million registered users, in addition to maintaining the spectacular growth in new users NFLRUSH Zone has experienced since its launch.
“Todd’s creativity, energy and enthusiasm for entertaining kids made him our top draft pick to bring NFLRUSH zone to the next level of virtual NFL excitement,” said Fisher.
ABOUT BRANDISSIMO!
Brandissimo! is quickly emerging as an industry leader in the creation of casual gaming and online experiences for kids. Boasting a management team of partners who have deep entertainment industry experience, Brandissimo! is a developer, creator and producer of award-winning content for kids and teens across all platforms. Brandissimo! helps broadcasters and brand owners access young audiences by rethinking brands from an online perspective and building relationships with kids through game play that ignites young imaginations, swells their minds and inspires creativity, self expression and esteem. Brandissimo! produces NFLRUSH.com and created the fast growing NFLRUSH Zone, a massive 32-team multiplayer game world for the National Football League. In addition to digital production, Brandissimo! executive produced the international hit TV franchise Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, created and produced the Emmy®-nominated Discovery Kids franchise Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks, and produces the multi-award winning musical series, Spectrum Connections' Bounce!, for PBS Sprout.
Sean McKenzie Named Web Developer
Mat Segal Named Producer
Todd Schultz New Community Manager for NFLRUSH ZONE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ENCINO, Calif. – (May 27, 2009) – To meet the growing demand for the company’s online games and virtual worlds business, Brandissimo! is adding three new hires to its production team, it was announced by Executive Producer and Vice President of Content Josh Fisher.
Sean McKenzie joins the company as Web Developer, responsible for managing flash and Web programmers as well as designing and programming games. He comes to Brandissimo! from The Sean James Company, LLC., a boutique Flash games design and programming firm he owned and operated for the past three years. Sean James Company produced flash games and widgets for NFLRUSH Zone in addition to designing and producing new features for Brandissimo!’s ultra funky online social community and game site, Urbaniacs.com.
“For a guy who creates and plays games for a living, Sean takes his work very seriously. From Newgrounds to Kongregate, he is a student of the casual gaming industry and remains an active and well respected member of the gaming community. Having worked with Sean on a number of projects, I am thrilled to bring him on board, even if I can’t beat him at Disco Balls or any of the other games we’ve created together,” said Fisher.
Mat Segal joins Brandissimo! as Producer, with responsibility for managing the production of a yet-to-be-announced massively-multiplayer virtual game world. Most recently, Segal served as Web and server product manager at Juice Wireless, where he was responsible for the ongoing development of Web, WAP, CMS, Flash player and servers. Prior to Juice, he was senior coordinator of site policy and enforcement at MySpace/Fox Interactive Media.
“Mat has quickly established himself as a social networking expert. He’s not only active in the space, but constantly seeks new approaches to social networking with a keen eye for new applications and experiences in the social networking and kids space,” said Fisher.
Drafted from the throng of young gaming aficionados who graduated college this spring, Iowa University graduate Todd Schultz joins Brandissimo! as Community Manager of the NFLRUSH Zone virtual games world. Reporting to Fisher, Schultz is charged with making the hugely successful NFLRUSH Zone world even more engaging and fun for the site’s 1.5 million registered users, in addition to maintaining the spectacular growth in new users NFLRUSH Zone has experienced since its launch.
“Todd’s creativity, energy and enthusiasm for entertaining kids made him our top draft pick to bring NFLRUSH zone to the next level of virtual NFL excitement,” said Fisher.
ABOUT BRANDISSIMO!
Brandissimo! is quickly emerging as an industry leader in the creation of casual gaming and online experiences for kids. Boasting a management team of partners who have deep entertainment industry experience, Brandissimo! is a developer, creator and producer of award-winning content for kids and teens across all platforms. Brandissimo! helps broadcasters and brand owners access young audiences by rethinking brands from an online perspective and building relationships with kids through game play that ignites young imaginations, swells their minds and inspires creativity, self expression and esteem. Brandissimo! produces NFLRUSH.com and created the fast growing NFLRUSH Zone, a massive 32-team multiplayer game world for the National Football League. In addition to digital production, Brandissimo! executive produced the international hit TV franchise Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, created and produced the Emmy®-nominated Discovery Kids franchise Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks, and produces the multi-award winning musical series, Spectrum Connections' Bounce!, for PBS Sprout.
‘LOGAN’S RUN’ BEGINS AT BLUEWATER THIS WINTER
Bluewater Productions proudly announces an exciting new partnership with bestselling author William F. Nolan. The Washington based comic book company has contracted to do three titles with Nolan including the iconic “Logan’s Run”. Bluewater’s new franchise will also include another of his timeless novels “Seven For Space”, and an exclusive new title that Nolan will create specifically for the publisher.
William F. Nolan’s masterpiece of dystopian future once again races into the 23rd Century with an all-new comic book adaptation of “Logan’s Run”. Working in collaboration with William F. Nolan himself, “Logan’s Run: Lastday” re-imagines the classic trilogy and continues forward with all new adventures. The new ongoing series written by Hollywood screenwriter Paul J. Salamoff with art by Daniel Gete is a terrifying look at a world gone mad. When Lastday comes, will you lie down and die…or run!
“I’m excited to be partnered with Bluewater on this latest trek with Logan,” said William Nolan “It has the potential to be a successful new chapter in the Logan saga. Logan lives!”
“Having been a lifelong fan of “Logan’s Run”, it’s a dream come true to not only be asked to re-launch and re-imagine the trilogy of classic books as Graphic Novels, but to collaborate with William F. Nolan himself.” Said writer Paul J. Salamoff.
“Logan’s Run: Lastday” is scheduled for a 2009 release. “Seven For Space” which features Nolan's futuristic private eye, Sam Space and the new untitled series are scheduled for 2010.
Bluewater Productions proudly announces an exciting new partnership with bestselling author William F. Nolan. The Washington based comic book company has contracted to do three titles with Nolan including the iconic “Logan’s Run”. Bluewater’s new franchise will also include another of his timeless novels “Seven For Space”, and an exclusive new title that Nolan will create specifically for the publisher.
William F. Nolan’s masterpiece of dystopian future once again races into the 23rd Century with an all-new comic book adaptation of “Logan’s Run”. Working in collaboration with William F. Nolan himself, “Logan’s Run: Lastday” re-imagines the classic trilogy and continues forward with all new adventures. The new ongoing series written by Hollywood screenwriter Paul J. Salamoff with art by Daniel Gete is a terrifying look at a world gone mad. When Lastday comes, will you lie down and die…or run!
“I’m excited to be partnered with Bluewater on this latest trek with Logan,” said William Nolan “It has the potential to be a successful new chapter in the Logan saga. Logan lives!”
“Having been a lifelong fan of “Logan’s Run”, it’s a dream come true to not only be asked to re-launch and re-imagine the trilogy of classic books as Graphic Novels, but to collaborate with William F. Nolan himself.” Said writer Paul J. Salamoff.
“Logan’s Run: Lastday” is scheduled for a 2009 release. “Seven For Space” which features Nolan's futuristic private eye, Sam Space and the new untitled series are scheduled for 2010.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
PRESS RELEASE - MIKE ALLRED AND THE GEAR END MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS THIS AUGUST!
Mike Allred ends his acclaimed series with big bang and a musical epilogue!
19 February 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS comes to an end this August as creator Mike Allred wraps up an entire series' worth of stories in a final blockbuster issue and his new album, THE GEAR: LEFT OF CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE, both featuring the return of characters from his highly praised hit RED ROCKET 7.
"MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS marks the end of an era, but definitely not the end of MADMAN at Image," Allred said. "MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS was a really fun time for me, Laura, Madman and friends. Working at Image gave us an unprecedented freedom with the book, allowing us to experiment like never before! I hope fans have enjoyed the trip thus far and will be back with us on the next leg once we get to it!"
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #17 wraps a nearly two year run for the series, the longest for Allred and MADMAN in terms of consecutive issues, seeing his beloved superhero series finish off stories in the making since its inception as well as experiment in ways it never has before. Allred's run produced some of the most acclaimed issues of his career, including his tribute to the entire history of comics wherein each panel featured a different style of a famous creator. The final issue will also tie in his RED ROCKET 7 series in continuity for the very first time, leading in to his second, long-awaited album, THE GEAR: LEFT OF CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE.
THE GEAR: LEFT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE amps up the psychedelic space rock influences hinted at on the first album and features special guest musicians including The Dandy Warhol's Courtney Taylor-Taylor. Furthermore, August's release is a limited edition Direct Market exclusive released well in advance of the mainstream edition and will include tracks not available anywhere else, including iTunes. MADMAN will return in a different form at Image Comics to be announced at a later date.
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #17, a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores August 19th, 2009. THE GEAR: LEFT OF CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE, a full-length audio CD for $12.99 with a signed edition available for $24.99, will be in stores August 12th, 2009. The RED ROCKET 7 collection (paperback -JUL082187, hardcover - JUL082188), a 209-page full color paperback for $16.99 and hardcover for $49.99, is available now.
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.
Mike Allred ends his acclaimed series with big bang and a musical epilogue!
19 February 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS comes to an end this August as creator Mike Allred wraps up an entire series' worth of stories in a final blockbuster issue and his new album, THE GEAR: LEFT OF CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE, both featuring the return of characters from his highly praised hit RED ROCKET 7.
"MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS marks the end of an era, but definitely not the end of MADMAN at Image," Allred said. "MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS was a really fun time for me, Laura, Madman and friends. Working at Image gave us an unprecedented freedom with the book, allowing us to experiment like never before! I hope fans have enjoyed the trip thus far and will be back with us on the next leg once we get to it!"
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #17 wraps a nearly two year run for the series, the longest for Allred and MADMAN in terms of consecutive issues, seeing his beloved superhero series finish off stories in the making since its inception as well as experiment in ways it never has before. Allred's run produced some of the most acclaimed issues of his career, including his tribute to the entire history of comics wherein each panel featured a different style of a famous creator. The final issue will also tie in his RED ROCKET 7 series in continuity for the very first time, leading in to his second, long-awaited album, THE GEAR: LEFT OF CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE.
THE GEAR: LEFT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE amps up the psychedelic space rock influences hinted at on the first album and features special guest musicians including The Dandy Warhol's Courtney Taylor-Taylor. Furthermore, August's release is a limited edition Direct Market exclusive released well in advance of the mainstream edition and will include tracks not available anywhere else, including iTunes. MADMAN will return in a different form at Image Comics to be announced at a later date.
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #17, a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores August 19th, 2009. THE GEAR: LEFT OF CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE, a full-length audio CD for $12.99 with a signed edition available for $24.99, will be in stores August 12th, 2009. The RED ROCKET 7 collection (paperback -JUL082187, hardcover - JUL082188), a 209-page full color paperback for $16.99 and hardcover for $49.99, is available now.
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.
SOME ROOMATES ARE SCARIER THAN OTHERS
–The U.S. premiere of co-production, Being Human–
Mixing the mythic with the commonplace, the farcical with the horrific and the domestic with the epic, Being Human, a 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. Russell Tovey (Doctor Who, The History Boys), Lenora Crichlow (Sugar Rush, Doctor Who) and Aidan Turner (The Clinic) star as housemates trying to live normal lives, despite their strange and dark secrets. Being Human premieres Saturday, July 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
George (Russell Tovey) and Mitchell (Aidan Turner) work in anonymous drudgery as hospital porters. They lead lives of quiet desperation under the burden of a terrible secret—Mitchell’s a vampire and George a werewolf. Deciding to start life afresh and leave behind the dark side, they move into a house, only to find that Annie, the ghost of a woman killed in mysterious circumstances, haunts it. As the monster threesome deals with the challenges of their new life together, they’re united in their desire to blend in with their human neighbors.
By all appearances, George is a mild-mannered and geeky guy - except for one night a month when he’s a flesh-hungry, predatory werewolf. Mitchell is good-looking, laid-back and, unlike George, has an easy confidence with the ladies. But he’s also suffering withdrawal from the blood he craves. Annie (Lenora Crichlow) is chatty, insecure and desperate for company and now that death has separated them, she longs for her fiancé, who owns the house she haunts.
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.
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.
WHAT THE BRITISH PRESS SAID
“This is dead good. Even supernatural beings aren't above romantic troubles in the increasingly engaging Bristolian Buffy.” The Sunday Times
“… it’s sharp, dead funny and sexy.” The Guardian
CAST AND PRODUCTION CREDITS
George Russell Tovey
Mitchell Aidan Turner
Annie Lenora Crichlow
Herrick Jason Watkins
Nina Sinead Keenan
Lauren Annabel Scholey
Owen Greg Chillin
Writer Toby Whithouse
Producer Matthew Bouch
Director Toby Haynes
Alex Pillai
Colin Teague
Executive Producers Rob Pursey (Touchpaper)
Being Human is a Touchpaper Television and BBC AMERICA co-production for the BBC.
EPISODE SYNOPSES
*** SPOILER ALERT***
Episode one
As the series begins, the three friends seem to be having a somewhat normal life. Ghost Annie is buoyed by the fact she’s finally starting to be seen by ordinary people, rather than just by her housemates. Vampire Mitchell has sworn off blood, determined to kick the habit. Even the neurotic and anxious George is in relatively good spirits, putting his monthly transformation into a rampaging werewolf to the back of his mind. But it’s not long before their supernatural conditions catch up with them. The vampire world won’t leave Mitchell alone, and George, who considers the house a sanctuary from his affliction promptly tears his new home to shreds on the first full moon. Annie is heart-broken all over again when their landlord, her fiancé Owen, pays a visit and reminds her of everything that she lost by dying.
Being Human premieres Saturday, July 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode two
George is shocked when he meets another werewolf, Tully (Dean Lennox Kelly, Shameless). Tully is the opposite of George—he’s perfectly content being a werewolf. He wants to teach George how to enjoy himself, but George just can’t accept what he’s become and is disgusted by Tully’s attitude. Unfortunately, Tully’s invited to stay at the house by Mitchell—a failed attempt on his part to embrace the world and be more human. Of course, he soon becomes the housemate from hell.
Episode two premieres Saturday, August 1, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode three
Annie meets another ghost, Gilbert, a Smiths fan who died in the mid-1980s. He loves being a ghost, and let’s Annie know she’s stuck in limbo because there is something unresolved about her death. Meanwhile, a nurse George works with is clearly interested in being more than friends, but he does not think, considering his situation, that he should be in a relationship. But as the full moon gets closer, and George’s animalistic tendencies take hold, he becomes more impulsive—and lusty.
Episode three premieres Saturday, August 8, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode four
Mitchell’s attempts to embrace humanity become even more intense when he befriends a 12-year-old boy, Bernie, and his divorced mom, Fleur, who live in the same street. The relationship reminds him of his own childhood, and what he’s become, and helps him to stay on the wagon. But things turn sour when Bernie is shocked to see a glimpse of Mitchell’s vampire existence. It’s not long before word gets around in the neighborhood, threatening to ruin the housemates’ desire for normality and acceptance. Meanwhile, Annie is traumatized by a shocking revelation about Owen. Her despair turns to anger when she learns Owen will be visiting the house to try and sort out the growing problems with the neighbors. Through her rage she discovers some powerful and uncontrollable skills. When confronted by Owen her fury develops into a lust for revenge.
Episode four premieres Saturday, August 15, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode five
The end of Mitchell’s friendship with Bernie has pushed him back towards the vampire fold.
He learns that the vampires are starting a mass conversion—they will only feed from people who want to be vampires themselves. But the truth is much darker than Mitchell could have ever dreamed. Meanwhile, George is trying to hide his identity from his now-girlfriend, and Annie is crumbling in her attempts to avenge Owen, who still has a firm hold on her emotions.
Episode five premieres Saturday, August 22, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode six
Vampire Mitchell is in the hospital following an almost-fatal attack on his doorstep. Mitchell does not want his friends involved in the inevitable showdown with his lethal attackers, but Annie bravely decides that she cannot just stand by without doing anything. But George is faced with a huge dilemma. Should he try to help Mitchell or should he flee and try to start a normal life with his girlfriend? He has to choose between his friend and his lover. He knows Mitchell will need all the help he can get, but the lure of a normal human life is so strong.
Episode six premieres Saturday, August 29, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
–The U.S. premiere of co-production, Being Human–
Mixing the mythic with the commonplace, the farcical with the horrific and the domestic with the epic, Being Human, a 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. Russell Tovey (Doctor Who, The History Boys), Lenora Crichlow (Sugar Rush, Doctor Who) and Aidan Turner (The Clinic) star as housemates trying to live normal lives, despite their strange and dark secrets. Being Human premieres Saturday, July 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
George (Russell Tovey) and Mitchell (Aidan Turner) work in anonymous drudgery as hospital porters. They lead lives of quiet desperation under the burden of a terrible secret—Mitchell’s a vampire and George a werewolf. Deciding to start life afresh and leave behind the dark side, they move into a house, only to find that Annie, the ghost of a woman killed in mysterious circumstances, haunts it. As the monster threesome deals with the challenges of their new life together, they’re united in their desire to blend in with their human neighbors.
By all appearances, George is a mild-mannered and geeky guy - except for one night a month when he’s a flesh-hungry, predatory werewolf. Mitchell is good-looking, laid-back and, unlike George, has an easy confidence with the ladies. But he’s also suffering withdrawal from the blood he craves. Annie (Lenora Crichlow) is chatty, insecure and desperate for company and now that death has separated them, she longs for her fiancé, who owns the house she haunts.
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.
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.
WHAT THE BRITISH PRESS SAID
“This is dead good. Even supernatural beings aren't above romantic troubles in the increasingly engaging Bristolian Buffy.” The Sunday Times
“… it’s sharp, dead funny and sexy.” The Guardian
CAST AND PRODUCTION CREDITS
George Russell Tovey
Mitchell Aidan Turner
Annie Lenora Crichlow
Herrick Jason Watkins
Nina Sinead Keenan
Lauren Annabel Scholey
Owen Greg Chillin
Writer Toby Whithouse
Producer Matthew Bouch
Director Toby Haynes
Alex Pillai
Colin Teague
Executive Producers Rob Pursey (Touchpaper)
Being Human is a Touchpaper Television and BBC AMERICA co-production for the BBC.
EPISODE SYNOPSES
*** SPOILER ALERT***
Episode one
As the series begins, the three friends seem to be having a somewhat normal life. Ghost Annie is buoyed by the fact she’s finally starting to be seen by ordinary people, rather than just by her housemates. Vampire Mitchell has sworn off blood, determined to kick the habit. Even the neurotic and anxious George is in relatively good spirits, putting his monthly transformation into a rampaging werewolf to the back of his mind. But it’s not long before their supernatural conditions catch up with them. The vampire world won’t leave Mitchell alone, and George, who considers the house a sanctuary from his affliction promptly tears his new home to shreds on the first full moon. Annie is heart-broken all over again when their landlord, her fiancé Owen, pays a visit and reminds her of everything that she lost by dying.
Being Human premieres Saturday, July 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode two
George is shocked when he meets another werewolf, Tully (Dean Lennox Kelly, Shameless). Tully is the opposite of George—he’s perfectly content being a werewolf. He wants to teach George how to enjoy himself, but George just can’t accept what he’s become and is disgusted by Tully’s attitude. Unfortunately, Tully’s invited to stay at the house by Mitchell—a failed attempt on his part to embrace the world and be more human. Of course, he soon becomes the housemate from hell.
Episode two premieres Saturday, August 1, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode three
Annie meets another ghost, Gilbert, a Smiths fan who died in the mid-1980s. He loves being a ghost, and let’s Annie know she’s stuck in limbo because there is something unresolved about her death. Meanwhile, a nurse George works with is clearly interested in being more than friends, but he does not think, considering his situation, that he should be in a relationship. But as the full moon gets closer, and George’s animalistic tendencies take hold, he becomes more impulsive—and lusty.
Episode three premieres Saturday, August 8, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode four
Mitchell’s attempts to embrace humanity become even more intense when he befriends a 12-year-old boy, Bernie, and his divorced mom, Fleur, who live in the same street. The relationship reminds him of his own childhood, and what he’s become, and helps him to stay on the wagon. But things turn sour when Bernie is shocked to see a glimpse of Mitchell’s vampire existence. It’s not long before word gets around in the neighborhood, threatening to ruin the housemates’ desire for normality and acceptance. Meanwhile, Annie is traumatized by a shocking revelation about Owen. Her despair turns to anger when she learns Owen will be visiting the house to try and sort out the growing problems with the neighbors. Through her rage she discovers some powerful and uncontrollable skills. When confronted by Owen her fury develops into a lust for revenge.
Episode four premieres Saturday, August 15, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode five
The end of Mitchell’s friendship with Bernie has pushed him back towards the vampire fold.
He learns that the vampires are starting a mass conversion—they will only feed from people who want to be vampires themselves. But the truth is much darker than Mitchell could have ever dreamed. Meanwhile, George is trying to hide his identity from his now-girlfriend, and Annie is crumbling in her attempts to avenge Owen, who still has a firm hold on her emotions.
Episode five premieres Saturday, August 22, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Episode six
Vampire Mitchell is in the hospital following an almost-fatal attack on his doorstep. Mitchell does not want his friends involved in the inevitable showdown with his lethal attackers, but Annie bravely decides that she cannot just stand by without doing anything. But George is faced with a huge dilemma. Should he try to help Mitchell or should he flee and try to start a normal life with his girlfriend? He has to choose between his friend and his lover. He knows Mitchell will need all the help he can get, but the lure of a normal human life is so strong.
Episode six premieres Saturday, August 29, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
IDW Announces New Star Trek® Series
Spock: Reflections
New four-issue miniseries begins in July
San Diego, CA (May 26, 2009) – Following the smash hit, Star Trek: Countdown, currently third on The New York Times Best Seller List, IDW is proud to announce its latest must-read Trek series, Spock: Reflections. The series sheds light on Spock’s life leading up to the new feature film, and offers key insights on this iconic character, as well as a startling revelation.
“The new movie offers so much new material for Star Trek fans that we knew we had to do more than just Countdown to help create as complete an experience as possible,” said Scott Dunbier, IDW’s Star Trek editor. “This series offers a candid and occasionally poignant look at Spock.”
In Spock: Reflections, writers Scott Tipton and David Tipton delve into the choices that led Spock to live on Romulus, where Countdown begins. Artist David Messina beautifully illustrates the flashbacks that shed light on Spock’s path. The four-issue miniseries will be available monthly, beginning in July.
“With a character as complex and well-known as Mr. Spock, there are the famous dramatic moments everyone remembers, and there’s still so much that lies undiscovered,” said Scott Tipton, the series’ co-writer. “In Reflections, we’re getting the opportunity here to take a look at some of the key moments between the famous moments, and really see what makes Spock’s character so – dare I say it – fascinating.”
Spock: Reflections is a licensed product of CBS Consumer Products.
Star Trek: Spock: Reflections #1 will be available in stores in July 2009.
® & © 2009 CBS Studios Inc. All rights reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc.
About IDW
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.
About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products, a unit of CBS Entertainment, manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS TV Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles. Additionally, the group oversees the CBS Retail Store and online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.CBS.com.
Spock: Reflections
New four-issue miniseries begins in July
San Diego, CA (May 26, 2009) – Following the smash hit, Star Trek: Countdown, currently third on The New York Times Best Seller List, IDW is proud to announce its latest must-read Trek series, Spock: Reflections. The series sheds light on Spock’s life leading up to the new feature film, and offers key insights on this iconic character, as well as a startling revelation.
“The new movie offers so much new material for Star Trek fans that we knew we had to do more than just Countdown to help create as complete an experience as possible,” said Scott Dunbier, IDW’s Star Trek editor. “This series offers a candid and occasionally poignant look at Spock.”
In Spock: Reflections, writers Scott Tipton and David Tipton delve into the choices that led Spock to live on Romulus, where Countdown begins. Artist David Messina beautifully illustrates the flashbacks that shed light on Spock’s path. The four-issue miniseries will be available monthly, beginning in July.
“With a character as complex and well-known as Mr. Spock, there are the famous dramatic moments everyone remembers, and there’s still so much that lies undiscovered,” said Scott Tipton, the series’ co-writer. “In Reflections, we’re getting the opportunity here to take a look at some of the key moments between the famous moments, and really see what makes Spock’s character so – dare I say it – fascinating.”
Spock: Reflections is a licensed product of CBS Consumer Products.
Star Trek: Spock: Reflections #1 will be available in stores in July 2009.
® & © 2009 CBS Studios Inc. All rights reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc.
About IDW
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.
About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products, a unit of CBS Entertainment, manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS TV Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles. Additionally, the group oversees the CBS Retail Store and online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.CBS.com.
MARVEL COMICS CREATORS COME TO BALTIMORE 2009!
2010 Dates Announced!
BALTIMORE, MD (May. 26, 2009) -- The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce that top creators of today's Marvel Universe will find themselves in Baltimore this October 10th and 11th as guests of the Baltimore Comic-Con. Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers), Frank Cho (Ultimates 4), David Finch (Ultimatum), Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men), and Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man) will all convene to help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Baltimore Comic-Con.
"This modern day Marvel bullpen, the writers and artists of today's Marvel Comics, will really help to make this year a great show. This will be the first time that Jason Aaron and Matt Fraction have joined us, and a great second year for Brian Michael Bendis. Brian made a special effort to speak with all of his fans last year, and was a guest that many of our fans requested come back," said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "We missed David Finch in 2008 due to the birth of his lovely daughter, and it is great to have him back. And of course, we are thrilled to welcome perennial fan favorites Frank Cho and Barry Kitson back to the halls of the Baltimore Convention Center."
As we continue to get ready for the show on October 10-11, 2009, we would also like to announce the Baltimore Comic-Con's 2010 dates: August 27-28, 2010. "We have spent 10 years putting on great comic book-centric shows, and I am proud to start on a second great decade. The fans come to our shows to meet and greet with their favorite artists and writers, and we plan to continue that tradition well into the future," remarked Nathan. "While it may be early for some, we want our partners, guests, exhibitors, and fans to know our plans so that they join us in 2010."
In coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found at our website, Facebook, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org
2010 Dates Announced!
BALTIMORE, MD (May. 26, 2009) -- The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce that top creators of today's Marvel Universe will find themselves in Baltimore this October 10th and 11th as guests of the Baltimore Comic-Con. Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers), Frank Cho (Ultimates 4), David Finch (Ultimatum), Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men), and Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man) will all convene to help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Baltimore Comic-Con.
"This modern day Marvel bullpen, the writers and artists of today's Marvel Comics, will really help to make this year a great show. This will be the first time that Jason Aaron and Matt Fraction have joined us, and a great second year for Brian Michael Bendis. Brian made a special effort to speak with all of his fans last year, and was a guest that many of our fans requested come back," said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "We missed David Finch in 2008 due to the birth of his lovely daughter, and it is great to have him back. And of course, we are thrilled to welcome perennial fan favorites Frank Cho and Barry Kitson back to the halls of the Baltimore Convention Center."
As we continue to get ready for the show on October 10-11, 2009, we would also like to announce the Baltimore Comic-Con's 2010 dates: August 27-28, 2010. "We have spent 10 years putting on great comic book-centric shows, and I am proud to start on a second great decade. The fans come to our shows to meet and greet with their favorite artists and writers, and we plan to continue that tradition well into the future," remarked Nathan. "While it may be early for some, we want our partners, guests, exhibitors, and fans to know our plans so that they join us in 2010."
In coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found at our website, Facebook, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org
Mark your calendar for two spectacular events in June from our talented artists!
1) FOCUS: Filmstrips and Musical Performance by Brian Dewan
As a rare treat, Brian will be in Los Angeles for a special performance at the Cinefamily at The Silent Movie Theatre. He is bringing his projector and showing originals of his fabulous (including his latest, "Williams Meadow") as well as performing on the accordion and autoharp. Brian will sign copies of his DVD, while we enjoy homemade lemonade (both spiked and virgin) and special summertime snacks.
When: Tuesday, June 2nd at 8pm
Where: Cinefamily and the Silent Movie Theater
Address: 611 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-655-2510
***
2) GET ANIMATED! signing with Tim Maloney
If you've ever wanted to make a cartoon, this is the book for you!
Former Disney Director and Animator (of such favorites like "Mrs. Munger's Class" and "Cat-Heat Theatre"),
Tim Maloney will be signing copies of his brand spankin' new book:
GET ANIMATED! Creating Professional Cartoon Animation on Your Home Computer(which includes a fabulous CD/DVD Rom)
When: Saturday, June 6th at 6pm
Where: Meltdown Comics
Address: 7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-851-7223
There will be milk and homemade cookies and an animation demo, too!
***
p.s. If you can't make it, you can get Brian Dewan's filmstrips here:
http://www.brightredrocket.com/focus/index.html
and get a copy of Tim Maloney's book here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823099210?ie=UTF8&tag=eatingkorean-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0823099210
1) FOCUS: Filmstrips and Musical Performance by Brian Dewan
As a rare treat, Brian will be in Los Angeles for a special performance at the Cinefamily at The Silent Movie Theatre. He is bringing his projector and showing originals of his fabulous (including his latest, "Williams Meadow") as well as performing on the accordion and autoharp. Brian will sign copies of his DVD, while we enjoy homemade lemonade (both spiked and virgin) and special summertime snacks.
When: Tuesday, June 2nd at 8pm
Where: Cinefamily and the Silent Movie Theater
Address: 611 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-655-2510
***
2) GET ANIMATED! signing with Tim Maloney
If you've ever wanted to make a cartoon, this is the book for you!
Former Disney Director and Animator (of such favorites like "Mrs. Munger's Class" and "Cat-Heat Theatre"),
Tim Maloney will be signing copies of his brand spankin' new book:
GET ANIMATED! Creating Professional Cartoon Animation on Your Home Computer(which includes a fabulous CD/DVD Rom)
When: Saturday, June 6th at 6pm
Where: Meltdown Comics
Address: 7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-851-7223
There will be milk and homemade cookies and an animation demo, too!
***
p.s. If you can't make it, you can get Brian Dewan's filmstrips here:
http://www.brightredrocket.com/focus/index.html
and get a copy of Tim Maloney's book here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823099210?ie=UTF8&tag=eatingkorean-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0823099210
Monday, May 25, 2009
Friends-
Issue 34 of Comics Waiting Room is here! Check out what we’ve got for you this time!
Vince Moore examines ethnic diversity in superhero comics and comes up with some surprising numbers.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince35.html
Marc Mason asks if we’re better off without “new comic day”.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason34.html
Matt Maxwell watches STAR TREK and ponders how reboots should handle continuity.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed42.html
Elliott Serrano brings in guest columnist Variant Girl and her essay “Fangirls: Fact or Fiction?”
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw28.html
Brandon Jerwa takes a poke at TV executives who prematurely cancel shows and showrunners who can’t tell a story in 22 hours.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jerwa20.html
Jess Blackshear reviews the hot new memoir JOKER ONE.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jess19.html
Plus: an advanced review of the first two issues of CHEW and more!
http://reviews.comicswaitingroom.com
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Issue 34 of Comics Waiting Room is here! Check out what we’ve got for you this time!
Vince Moore examines ethnic diversity in superhero comics and comes up with some surprising numbers.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince35.html
Marc Mason asks if we’re better off without “new comic day”.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason34.html
Matt Maxwell watches STAR TREK and ponders how reboots should handle continuity.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed42.html
Elliott Serrano brings in guest columnist Variant Girl and her essay “Fangirls: Fact or Fiction?”
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw28.html
Brandon Jerwa takes a poke at TV executives who prematurely cancel shows and showrunners who can’t tell a story in 22 hours.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jerwa20.html
Jess Blackshear reviews the hot new memoir JOKER ONE.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jess19.html
Plus: an advanced review of the first two issues of CHEW and more!
http://reviews.comicswaitingroom.com
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Friday, May 22, 2009
IT'S LIVE!
THE TERMINATOR GAME LANDS IN THE ITUNES APP STORE.
MILWAUKIE, OR, MAY 22– Dark Horse Comics and Big Head Games are delighted to say The Terminator is live. As announced on May 14th The Terminator is an officially licensed, all action two part shooter, based on the ground breaking original movie now celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. Once again it’s man versus the machine.
The Terminator for iPhone and iPod Touch is currently available for $.99 for the next 72 hours only. After that, the price will return to $3.99
App Store link:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=316085211&mt=8
YouTube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxiXTyat9NA
About Dark Horse Comics
Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, and Serenity. Today Dark Horse Comics is the third largest comic-book publisher in the U.S. and is recognized as one of the world's leading publisher of licensed comics material.
About Big Head Games
Formed in 2008 by the three directors of 8bit Games Ltd., to focus directly on iPhone gaming. During the 5 years of 8bit Games they created some 30+ mobile titles for the world´s largest publishers, nominated for best handheld studio in the 2004 Develop awards. In 2008 8bit and BHG developed Elefunk for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, an original game designed for the PS3 PSN.
T1, THE TERMINATOR, ENDOSKELETON, and any depiction of Endoskeleton are trademarks of StudioCanal. ©2008 StudioCanal. All Rights Reserved.
THE TERMINATOR GAME LANDS IN THE ITUNES APP STORE.
MILWAUKIE, OR, MAY 22– Dark Horse Comics and Big Head Games are delighted to say The Terminator is live. As announced on May 14th The Terminator is an officially licensed, all action two part shooter, based on the ground breaking original movie now celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. Once again it’s man versus the machine.
The Terminator for iPhone and iPod Touch is currently available for $.99 for the next 72 hours only. After that, the price will return to $3.99
App Store link:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=316085211&mt=8
YouTube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxiXTyat9NA
About Dark Horse Comics
Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, and Serenity. Today Dark Horse Comics is the third largest comic-book publisher in the U.S. and is recognized as one of the world's leading publisher of licensed comics material.
About Big Head Games
Formed in 2008 by the three directors of 8bit Games Ltd., to focus directly on iPhone gaming. During the 5 years of 8bit Games they created some 30+ mobile titles for the world´s largest publishers, nominated for best handheld studio in the 2004 Develop awards. In 2008 8bit and BHG developed Elefunk for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, an original game designed for the PS3 PSN.
T1, THE TERMINATOR, ENDOSKELETON, and any depiction of Endoskeleton are trademarks of StudioCanal. ©2008 StudioCanal. All Rights Reserved.
MARK WAID’S
THE UNKNOWN #1
SELLS OUT IN ONE WEEK!
2ND PRINTING TO BE IN STORES SOON
May 21st, 2009, Los Angeles – Mark Waid’s THE UNKNOWN #1 has sold out -- in only one week! Since hitting store shelves on May 13th, 2009 the tremendous buzz from great reviews have resulted in a blow out of the initial print run of the latest series from Mark Waid and BOOM! Studios. BOOM! will be immediately sending THE UNKNOWN #1 back to the presses for a second print to meet demand.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comics Distributors is completely sold out, first printings of THE UNKNOWN #1 may still be available at direct market retailers across the country.
BOOM! Studios and Diamond Comics Distributors are making the second printing of THE UNKNOWN #1 available for retailers to order immediately, as they did with Waid's IRREDEEMABLE.
THE UNKNOWN second print (APR098087) features a black-and-white variant of Paul Pope's cover for issue #1, and will hit store shelves late-June.
Since the release of THE UNKNOWN #1, critics across the internet have raved:
"If you like stories in the same vein as FRINGE, this is definitely a comic worth picking up. This is another great start to an engaging mini-series." -- Fandomania
"For those of you who remember RUSE, which was sort of a Sherlock Holmes character in the Victorian age, this might be the book for you." -- iFanboy
"This is a nifty comic, and we can probably trust Waid to do a good job with it. I’m looking forward to the rest of it." -- Comics Should Be Good
"...there's a lot to recommend this issue, not least of all Waid's snarky dialogue and wonderfully atmospheric art by Minck Oosterveer." -- io9.com
"This is another winner from BOOM... A fast paced adventure that starts at page one and leaves you looking for page 1 in issue #2" -- Comics And...
"Dutch artist Mink Oosterveer has a creative and exciting artistic style... This is another great new book from BOOM! Studios, so check it out." -- Trash Cookies
"THE UNKNOWN marks another good first issue for a new series for the publisher... Definitely give this book a shot..." -- The Quarter Bin
"... a solid start that ends with an intriguing mystery..." -- CBR
“The reaction to THE UNKNOWN has been incredible,” said BOOM! Studios Marketing and Sales Director Chip Mosher, "It's refreshing to see the market can support a non super-hero book in this fasion. If you haven't gotten on board for this mini-series yet, you are missing out!"
In THE UNKNOWN Waid brings us the smartest person alive, Catherine Allingham, the world's most famous private investigator. Follow her adventures as she sets out to solve the one mystery she's never been able to crack! THE UNKNOWN is a new original mini-series in the vein of RUSE with international superstar Minck Oosterveer. THE UNKNOWN issue #1 sports covers by Paul Pope and Erik Jones.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
THE UNKNOWN #1
SELLS OUT IN ONE WEEK!
2ND PRINTING TO BE IN STORES SOON
May 21st, 2009, Los Angeles – Mark Waid’s THE UNKNOWN #1 has sold out -- in only one week! Since hitting store shelves on May 13th, 2009 the tremendous buzz from great reviews have resulted in a blow out of the initial print run of the latest series from Mark Waid and BOOM! Studios. BOOM! will be immediately sending THE UNKNOWN #1 back to the presses for a second print to meet demand.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comics Distributors is completely sold out, first printings of THE UNKNOWN #1 may still be available at direct market retailers across the country.
BOOM! Studios and Diamond Comics Distributors are making the second printing of THE UNKNOWN #1 available for retailers to order immediately, as they did with Waid's IRREDEEMABLE.
THE UNKNOWN second print (APR098087) features a black-and-white variant of Paul Pope's cover for issue #1, and will hit store shelves late-June.
Since the release of THE UNKNOWN #1, critics across the internet have raved:
"If you like stories in the same vein as FRINGE, this is definitely a comic worth picking up. This is another great start to an engaging mini-series." -- Fandomania
"For those of you who remember RUSE, which was sort of a Sherlock Holmes character in the Victorian age, this might be the book for you." -- iFanboy
"This is a nifty comic, and we can probably trust Waid to do a good job with it. I’m looking forward to the rest of it." -- Comics Should Be Good
"...there's a lot to recommend this issue, not least of all Waid's snarky dialogue and wonderfully atmospheric art by Minck Oosterveer." -- io9.com
"This is another winner from BOOM... A fast paced adventure that starts at page one and leaves you looking for page 1 in issue #2" -- Comics And...
"Dutch artist Mink Oosterveer has a creative and exciting artistic style... This is another great new book from BOOM! Studios, so check it out." -- Trash Cookies
"THE UNKNOWN marks another good first issue for a new series for the publisher... Definitely give this book a shot..." -- The Quarter Bin
"... a solid start that ends with an intriguing mystery..." -- CBR
“The reaction to THE UNKNOWN has been incredible,” said BOOM! Studios Marketing and Sales Director Chip Mosher, "It's refreshing to see the market can support a non super-hero book in this fasion. If you haven't gotten on board for this mini-series yet, you are missing out!"
In THE UNKNOWN Waid brings us the smartest person alive, Catherine Allingham, the world's most famous private investigator. Follow her adventures as she sets out to solve the one mystery she's never been able to crack! THE UNKNOWN is a new original mini-series in the vein of RUSE with international superstar Minck Oosterveer. THE UNKNOWN issue #1 sports covers by Paul Pope and Erik Jones.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
Digital Comic Books NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE iPHONE AND ipod touch FROM WARNER BROS. DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
The previous version contained incorrect links.
“Terminator Salvation” Digital Graphic Novel Debuts; Fans Can Read the Prequel to One of the Most Anticipated Films on Their iPhone and iPod touch in Rich Detail
Burbank, Calif., May 21, 2009 – Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the availability of the division’s first digital comic book “Terminator Salvation” for the iPhone and iPod touch. Published by IDW, written by Dara Naraghi (“Lifelike”) and art by Alan Robinson, this must-read multi-part graphic novel details a series of events that have transpired since Judgment Day and culminates with the story found in “Terminator Salvation” from Warner Bros. Pictures. The digital graphic novel is now available on the Apple App Store (www.itunes.com / http://tinyurl.com/ogv8n2 ) for $0.99 for each of five episodes or $3.99 for the full collection.
Created by leading app developer Genus, the “Terminator Salvation” prequel uses the powerful Kamikaze: Le Edition engine. This technology allows comic book images to be scaled down without loss of resolution or fidelity. It also provides comic book fans with the ability to easily flip through pages by shaking their wrist and zoom in and out by “pinching” the screen.
“We see digital comics as an exciting new growth category,” said Thomas Gewecke, president, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. “Consumers want to extend the print experience to their handheld media devices and the iPhone and iPod touch are ideal platforms for delivering rich, immersive, visual experiences. We expect the “Terminator Salvation” prequel to be the first of many digital comic releases over the coming year.”
The “Terminator Salvation” prequel, which includes a comic adaptation of the film’s opening scene, is the first of many digital comics that will be launched on the Apple App store from Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. Future series will include classic cartoons as well as well-known action titles.
About “Terminator Salvation: The Prequel”
The year is 2018. With John Connor as the voice of the resistance, the scattered remnants of humanity find themselves united against their common enemy: Skynet and its Terminators. Through a patchwork system of radio transmitters, hacked satellite phones, and encrypted computer networks, resistance leader Elena Maric in Detroit, and Nigerian mining engineer Bem Aworuwa, have formed an unlikely friendship and drawn up battle plans to take the fight to the Terminators!
Five action-packed issues are now available:
Terminator Salvation #1 (http://tinyurl.com/r9j2kr )
The year is 2018. With John Connor as the voice of the resistance, the scattered remnants
of humanity find themselves united against their common enemy—Skynet and its
Terminators. Through a patchwork system of radio transmitters, hacked satellite phones,
and encrypted computer networks, resistance leader Elena Maric in Detroit and Nigerian
mining engineer Bem Aworuwa have formed an unlikely friendship and drawn up battle
plans to take the fight to the Terminators!
Terminator Salvation #2 (http://tinyurl.com/p4ltm3 )
In the African country of Niger, tempers flare between Bem, Yusuf, and Lysette, as the
ragtag group of refugees finalize their plans for an assault on the Skynet uranium mine.
Meanwhile, in Detroit, survivalist Jackson Parker’s suicide run against a T-600 is interrupted
by the Resistance. Plus, more revelations about Commander Elena Maric’s past history with
John Connor.
Terminator Salvation #3 (http://tinyurl.com/qn88mh )
Back in Niger, Bem's plan to take out the uranium mine depends on the
outcome of his face-off against a lone T-600. In Detroit, Michigan, Resistance leader Elena
Maric's forces launch their all-out assault on the Terminator factories. But Skynet is not
without its resources, and even the mysterious package airdropped in the middle of the
desert may not be enough to turn the tide of operation “Sand in the Gears” in favor of the
humans.
Terminator Salvation #4 (http://tinyurl.com/rxu7dr )
Operation "Sand in the Gears" is underway! In Detroit, the Resistance has engaged Skynet
at the Terminator factory, but with Resistance bombers already in the air, time is running out
for Elena's team to disable the plant's security grid. Some may die while others live, but as
long as one human draws breath, the Resistance will carry on.
Terminator Salvation #5 (http://tinyurl.com/p94cnv )
The year is 2018, and the fight against Skynet enters its latest phase, post-Judgment Day. After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor struggle to keep the machines from finishing the job. Get a first look at the new movie in this official adaptation teaser!
About Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) manages Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group’s electronic distribution streams over existing, new and emerging digital platforms, including pay-per-view, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand, wireless and more. WBDD also oversees the WBHEG’s worldwide digital strategy, partnerships in digital services and emerging new clients and business activities in the digital space.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.
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.
The previous version contained incorrect links.
“Terminator Salvation” Digital Graphic Novel Debuts; Fans Can Read the Prequel to One of the Most Anticipated Films on Their iPhone and iPod touch in Rich Detail
Burbank, Calif., May 21, 2009 – Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the availability of the division’s first digital comic book “Terminator Salvation” for the iPhone and iPod touch. Published by IDW, written by Dara Naraghi (“Lifelike”) and art by Alan Robinson, this must-read multi-part graphic novel details a series of events that have transpired since Judgment Day and culminates with the story found in “Terminator Salvation” from Warner Bros. Pictures. The digital graphic novel is now available on the Apple App Store (www.itunes.com / http://tinyurl.com/ogv8n2 ) for $0.99 for each of five episodes or $3.99 for the full collection.
Created by leading app developer Genus, the “Terminator Salvation” prequel uses the powerful Kamikaze: Le Edition engine. This technology allows comic book images to be scaled down without loss of resolution or fidelity. It also provides comic book fans with the ability to easily flip through pages by shaking their wrist and zoom in and out by “pinching” the screen.
“We see digital comics as an exciting new growth category,” said Thomas Gewecke, president, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. “Consumers want to extend the print experience to their handheld media devices and the iPhone and iPod touch are ideal platforms for delivering rich, immersive, visual experiences. We expect the “Terminator Salvation” prequel to be the first of many digital comic releases over the coming year.”
The “Terminator Salvation” prequel, which includes a comic adaptation of the film’s opening scene, is the first of many digital comics that will be launched on the Apple App store from Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. Future series will include classic cartoons as well as well-known action titles.
About “Terminator Salvation: The Prequel”
The year is 2018. With John Connor as the voice of the resistance, the scattered remnants of humanity find themselves united against their common enemy: Skynet and its Terminators. Through a patchwork system of radio transmitters, hacked satellite phones, and encrypted computer networks, resistance leader Elena Maric in Detroit, and Nigerian mining engineer Bem Aworuwa, have formed an unlikely friendship and drawn up battle plans to take the fight to the Terminators!
Five action-packed issues are now available:
Terminator Salvation #1 (http://tinyurl.com/r9j2kr )
The year is 2018. With John Connor as the voice of the resistance, the scattered remnants
of humanity find themselves united against their common enemy—Skynet and its
Terminators. Through a patchwork system of radio transmitters, hacked satellite phones,
and encrypted computer networks, resistance leader Elena Maric in Detroit and Nigerian
mining engineer Bem Aworuwa have formed an unlikely friendship and drawn up battle
plans to take the fight to the Terminators!
Terminator Salvation #2 (http://tinyurl.com/p4ltm3 )
In the African country of Niger, tempers flare between Bem, Yusuf, and Lysette, as the
ragtag group of refugees finalize their plans for an assault on the Skynet uranium mine.
Meanwhile, in Detroit, survivalist Jackson Parker’s suicide run against a T-600 is interrupted
by the Resistance. Plus, more revelations about Commander Elena Maric’s past history with
John Connor.
Terminator Salvation #3 (http://tinyurl.com/qn88mh )
Back in Niger, Bem's plan to take out the uranium mine depends on the
outcome of his face-off against a lone T-600. In Detroit, Michigan, Resistance leader Elena
Maric's forces launch their all-out assault on the Terminator factories. But Skynet is not
without its resources, and even the mysterious package airdropped in the middle of the
desert may not be enough to turn the tide of operation “Sand in the Gears” in favor of the
humans.
Terminator Salvation #4 (http://tinyurl.com/rxu7dr )
Operation "Sand in the Gears" is underway! In Detroit, the Resistance has engaged Skynet
at the Terminator factory, but with Resistance bombers already in the air, time is running out
for Elena's team to disable the plant's security grid. Some may die while others live, but as
long as one human draws breath, the Resistance will carry on.
Terminator Salvation #5 (http://tinyurl.com/p94cnv )
The year is 2018, and the fight against Skynet enters its latest phase, post-Judgment Day. After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor struggle to keep the machines from finishing the job. Get a first look at the new movie in this official adaptation teaser!
About Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) manages Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group’s electronic distribution streams over existing, new and emerging digital platforms, including pay-per-view, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand, wireless and more. WBDD also oversees the WBHEG’s worldwide digital strategy, partnerships in digital services and emerging new clients and business activities in the digital space.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.
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 Dave Kopecki
JOSH MEDORS BENEFIT AUCTION GOES LIVE ON EBAY!
The benefit auctions for artist Josh Medors are now live and on Ebay!
Starting at 9am PST, a new auction will list every minute until they are all
up. They will all start at $9.99 or less starting bids, and almost all without
reserves.
You can see them all as they list at:
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/madman1138
Contributing artists include Frank Frazetta, Nat Jones, Tim Seeley, Mike
Allred, Josh Medors (of course), Ben Templesmith, Steve Kurth, Nick Bradshaw, Mark
Kidwell, Andrew Mangum, Ryan Winn, Richard Moore, Randy Kintz, Ken Haeser,
Buz Hassen, Colleen Doran, Phil Hester, John Stinsman, Russ Maheras, Matt
Martin, Rob Doria, and many more.
Because of the collectors who donated art, we also have great pieces by
artists who weren't able to contribute themselves, like Dave Finch, Tyler Kirkham,
Khoi Pham, Jason Howard, John Romita Jr, Ethan Van Sciver,Georges Jeanty, Scott
Clark, Steve McNiven, and so many more! Plus, there was a huge number of largely
unknown and/or amateur artists who donated some great work, so there should
be great art for every price range! And with how much we'll be listing, you
may get an unheard of deal on some of these goodies, on top of helping a good
cause.
Please take a look at the auctions on Ebay running all this week, and maybe
throw down a bid or two. The cause is noble, the art and selection is great, and
together we can make a difference!
Thanks for your time,
Dave Kopecki
madman1138@yahoo.com
JOSH MEDORS BENEFIT AUCTION GOES LIVE ON EBAY!
The benefit auctions for artist Josh Medors are now live and on Ebay!
Starting at 9am PST, a new auction will list every minute until they are all
up. They will all start at $9.99 or less starting bids, and almost all without
reserves.
You can see them all as they list at:
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/madman1138
Contributing artists include Frank Frazetta, Nat Jones, Tim Seeley, Mike
Allred, Josh Medors (of course), Ben Templesmith, Steve Kurth, Nick Bradshaw, Mark
Kidwell, Andrew Mangum, Ryan Winn, Richard Moore, Randy Kintz, Ken Haeser,
Buz Hassen, Colleen Doran, Phil Hester, John Stinsman, Russ Maheras, Matt
Martin, Rob Doria, and many more.
Because of the collectors who donated art, we also have great pieces by
artists who weren't able to contribute themselves, like Dave Finch, Tyler Kirkham,
Khoi Pham, Jason Howard, John Romita Jr, Ethan Van Sciver,Georges Jeanty, Scott
Clark, Steve McNiven, and so many more! Plus, there was a huge number of largely
unknown and/or amateur artists who donated some great work, so there should
be great art for every price range! And with how much we'll be listing, you
may get an unheard of deal on some of these goodies, on top of helping a good
cause.
Please take a look at the auctions on Ebay running all this week, and maybe
throw down a bid or two. The cause is noble, the art and selection is great, and
together we can make a difference!
Thanks for your time,
Dave Kopecki
madman1138@yahoo.com
Lots of great new things have been happening as of late. I have a new mini-comic "Polynothing #1" out, a select design for Threadless.com available, and have completely re-designed my website after learning more about web-programming.
So, if you have the time, check it out: www.joshuakemble.com
I'm currently available to do any freelance work, and am always open to fitting in new projects and clients, so if you've got any illustration, design, or web design work that needs doing, please feel free to contact me at joshkemble@gmail.com. Thanks again for your time, and if anyone would like to be removed from this mailing list, please e-mail me at joshkemble@gmail.com with "remove from list" as the subject header. I'm planning on frequently sending updates as they come! Thanks!
-Joshua Kemble
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Joshua Kemble Illustrations
So, if you have the time, check it out: www.joshuakemble.com
I'm currently available to do any freelance work, and am always open to fitting in new projects and clients, so if you've got any illustration, design, or web design work that needs doing, please feel free to contact me at joshkemble@gmail.com. Thanks again for your time, and if anyone would like to be removed from this mailing list, please e-mail me at joshkemble@gmail.com with "remove from list" as the subject header. I'm planning on frequently sending updates as they come! Thanks!
-Joshua Kemble
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Joshua Kemble Illustrations
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Summer of Super Real
This summer the reality TV/comic book superhero mash-up, Super Real, returns to comic book shops with a new special issue series climax, and complete series graphic novel collection.
First appearing in November 2005, Super Real saw five issues released with raves from folks like Newsarama, Ain’t It Cool News, and Comics Buyer’s Guide, and featured guest creators including Jim Mahfood, and Josh Howard during it’s just over two year run. Now, this summer will see the release of both a new double-sized special issue, Super Real: Cast Change; the oversized series conclusion, and the 220 page graphic novel collection of the entire series; which includes the five previously released issues as well as the new special issue. For fans of the series, they can pick up the Super Real Cast Change special - a solid stand alone read that also happens to wrap up the book’s first storyline - via comic book shops and Haven Distribution (or directly from Super Real Graphics, both in print, and digitally). While new fans can pick up the complete 6 book run under one cover with the Super Real graphic novel - collecting the entire genetically enhanced, nipple twisting, lethal middle finger flipping, over-the-top mix of comic book fiction, pop culture, politics, and ultra-violence - via comic book shops and Diamond Distribution. Each book is listed in the respective May catalogs from the distributors.
In today’s ever changing independent comic book landscape, Super Real is a self published success story, that’s found critical favor, showcased independent talent, and told a unique and subversive story, from start to finish, all on comic shop racks… a feat that may not soon be repeated. Take a look at what the book has to offer today, either in the May Diamond Previews catalog, the May Haven Comics! Catalog, or at the book’s website, superrealgraphics.com, where you’ll find the complete first issue, previews from the graphic novel/individual issues, and much more.
Product information:
SUPER REAL: CAST CHANGE SPECIAL - July
48 pages, B&W, mature readers, $6.99
Our reality show cast were promised million dollar payouts for participation, but now a bold change to the show’s format via a controversial new cast member has them reeling... If their fifteen minutes of fame, and cash reward are cut short, will anyone survive?!?
It’s all out war in this brand new super-sized conclusion to the popular independent series that mashes-up pop culture with comic book mayhem, and features a character inspired by the most popular man on Earth - Barack Obama, who completes the book’s trinity of Presidential likenesses (with Bush and Cheney already in place as the show’s producers)!
This is not a marketing stunt dear readers, this is the only conclusion our tale could possibly have!! Don’t miss it!!!
May 2009 Comics! Catalog (www.havendistro.com)
HAVEN ORDER CODE: SUPRSUP101
SUPER REAL GRAPHIC NOVEL - August
220 pages, Full Color, mature readers, $18.99
Collects the complete independent series recommended by Newsarama, Aint It Cool News, Comics Buyers Guide and many more. Super Real follows five people who sign million dollar contracts to get genetically enhanced for a reality show based on comic book superheroes. An over the top mash-up of reality TV and comic book fiction, that’s like Survivor with superpowers, or The Real World meets The X-Men!
Find out what happens when our cast goes beyond reality.
Contains all six issues of the series, and features guest artwork from Jim Mahfood, Josh Howard, and more.
May 2009 Previews catalog
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: MAY09 1018
Super Real Graphics
Innovative - quality - creator-owned comics
http://superrealgraphics.com/
This summer the reality TV/comic book superhero mash-up, Super Real, returns to comic book shops with a new special issue series climax, and complete series graphic novel collection.
First appearing in November 2005, Super Real saw five issues released with raves from folks like Newsarama, Ain’t It Cool News, and Comics Buyer’s Guide, and featured guest creators including Jim Mahfood, and Josh Howard during it’s just over two year run. Now, this summer will see the release of both a new double-sized special issue, Super Real: Cast Change; the oversized series conclusion, and the 220 page graphic novel collection of the entire series; which includes the five previously released issues as well as the new special issue. For fans of the series, they can pick up the Super Real Cast Change special - a solid stand alone read that also happens to wrap up the book’s first storyline - via comic book shops and Haven Distribution (or directly from Super Real Graphics, both in print, and digitally). While new fans can pick up the complete 6 book run under one cover with the Super Real graphic novel - collecting the entire genetically enhanced, nipple twisting, lethal middle finger flipping, over-the-top mix of comic book fiction, pop culture, politics, and ultra-violence - via comic book shops and Diamond Distribution. Each book is listed in the respective May catalogs from the distributors.
In today’s ever changing independent comic book landscape, Super Real is a self published success story, that’s found critical favor, showcased independent talent, and told a unique and subversive story, from start to finish, all on comic shop racks… a feat that may not soon be repeated. Take a look at what the book has to offer today, either in the May Diamond Previews catalog, the May Haven Comics! Catalog, or at the book’s website, superrealgraphics.com, where you’ll find the complete first issue, previews from the graphic novel/individual issues, and much more.
Product information:
SUPER REAL: CAST CHANGE SPECIAL - July
48 pages, B&W, mature readers, $6.99
Our reality show cast were promised million dollar payouts for participation, but now a bold change to the show’s format via a controversial new cast member has them reeling... If their fifteen minutes of fame, and cash reward are cut short, will anyone survive?!?
It’s all out war in this brand new super-sized conclusion to the popular independent series that mashes-up pop culture with comic book mayhem, and features a character inspired by the most popular man on Earth - Barack Obama, who completes the book’s trinity of Presidential likenesses (with Bush and Cheney already in place as the show’s producers)!
This is not a marketing stunt dear readers, this is the only conclusion our tale could possibly have!! Don’t miss it!!!
May 2009 Comics! Catalog (www.havendistro.com)
HAVEN ORDER CODE: SUPRSUP101
SUPER REAL GRAPHIC NOVEL - August
220 pages, Full Color, mature readers, $18.99
Collects the complete independent series recommended by Newsarama, Aint It Cool News, Comics Buyers Guide and many more. Super Real follows five people who sign million dollar contracts to get genetically enhanced for a reality show based on comic book superheroes. An over the top mash-up of reality TV and comic book fiction, that’s like Survivor with superpowers, or The Real World meets The X-Men!
Find out what happens when our cast goes beyond reality.
Contains all six issues of the series, and features guest artwork from Jim Mahfood, Josh Howard, and more.
May 2009 Previews catalog
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: MAY09 1018
Super Real Graphics
Innovative - quality - creator-owned comics
http://superrealgraphics.com/
Digital Comic Books NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE iPHONE AND ipod touch FROM WARNER BROS. DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
“Terminator Salvation” Digital Graphic Novel Debuts; Fans Can Read the Prequel to One of the Most Anticipated Films on Their iPhone and iPod touch in Rich Detail
Burbank, Calif., May 21, 2009 – Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the availability of the division’s first digital comic book “Terminator Salvation” for the iPhone and iPod touch. Published by IDW, written by Dara Naraghi (“Lifelike”) and art by Alan Robinson, this must-read multi-part graphic novel details a series of events that have transpired since Judgment Day and culminates with the story found in “Terminator Salvation” from Warner Bros. Pictures. The digital graphic novel is now available on the Apple App Store (www.itunes.com / http://tinyurl.com/ogv8n2) for $0.99 for each of five episodes or $3.99 for the full collection.
Created by leading app developer Genus, the “Terminator Salvation” prequel uses the powerful Kamikaze: Le Edition engine. This technology allows comic book images to be scaled down without loss of resolution or fidelity. It also provides comic book fans with the ability to easily flip through pages by shaking their wrist and zoom in and out by “pinching” the screen.
“We see digital comics as an exciting new growth category,” said Thomas Gewecke, president, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. “Consumers want to extend the print experience to their handheld media devices and the iPhone and iPod touch are ideal platforms for delivering rich, immersive, visual experiences. We expect the “Terminator Salvation” prequel to be the first of many digital comic releases over the coming year.”
The “Terminator Salvation” prequel, which includes a comic adaptation of the film’s opening scene, is the first of many digital comics that will be launched on the Apple App store from Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. Future series will include classic cartoons as well as well-known action titles.
About “Terminator Salvation: The Prequel”
The year is 2018. With John Connor as the voice of the resistance, the scattered remnants of humanity find themselves united against their common enemy: Skynet and its Terminators. Through a patchwork system of radio transmitters, hacked satellite phones, and encrypted computer networks, resistance leader Elena Maric in Detroit, and Nigerian mining engineer Bem Aworuwa, have formed an unlikely friendship and drawn up battle plans to take the fight to the Terminators!
Five action-packed issues are now available:
Terminator Salvation #1 (http://tinyurl.com/r9j2kr)
The year is 2018. With John Connor as the voice of the resistance, the scattered remnants
of humanity find themselves united against their common enemy—Skynet and its
Terminators. Through a patchwork system of radio transmitters, hacked satellite phones,
and encrypted computer networks, resistance leader Elena Maric in Detroit and Nigerian
mining engineer Bem Aworuwa have formed an unlikely friendship and drawn up battle
plans to take the fight to the Terminators!
Terminator Salvation #2 (http://tinyurl.com/p4ltm3)
In the African country of Niger, tempers flare between Bem, Yusuf, and Lysette, as the
ragtag group of refugees finalize their plans for an assault on the Skynet uranium mine.
Meanwhile, in Detroit, survivalist Jackson Parker’s suicide run against a T-600 is interrupted
by the Resistance. Plus, more revelations about Commander Elena Maric’s past history with
John Connor.
Terminator Salvation #3 (http://tinyurl.com/qn88mh)
Back in Niger, Bem's plan to take out the uranium mine depends on the
outcome of his face-off against a lone T-600. In Detroit, Michigan, Resistance leader Elena
Maric's forces launch their all-out assault on the Terminator factories. But Skynet is not
without its resources, and even the mysterious package airdropped in the middle of the
desert may not be enough to turn the tide of operation “Sand in the Gears” in favor of the
humans.
Terminator Salvation #4 (http://tinyurl.com/rxu7dr)
Operation "Sand in the Gears" is underway! In Detroit, the Resistance has engaged Skynet
at the Terminator factory, but with Resistance bombers already in the air, time is running out
for Elena's team to disable the plant's security grid. Some may die while others live, but as
long as one human draws breath, the Resistance will carry on.
Terminator Salvation #5 (http://tinyurl.com/p94cnv)
The year is 2018, and the fight against Skynet enters its latest phase, post-Judgment Day. After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor struggle to keep the machines from finishing the job. Get a first look at the new movie in this official adaptation teaser!
About Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) manages Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group’s electronic distribution streams over existing, new and emerging digital platforms, including pay-per-view, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand, wireless and more. WBDD also oversees the WBHEG’s worldwide digital strategy, partnerships in digital services and emerging new clients and business activities in the digital space.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.
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.
“Terminator Salvation” Digital Graphic Novel Debuts; Fans Can Read the Prequel to One of the Most Anticipated Films on Their iPhone and iPod touch in Rich Detail
Burbank, Calif., May 21, 2009 – Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the availability of the division’s first digital comic book “Terminator Salvation” for the iPhone and iPod touch. Published by IDW, written by Dara Naraghi (“Lifelike”) and art by Alan Robinson, this must-read multi-part graphic novel details a series of events that have transpired since Judgment Day and culminates with the story found in “Terminator Salvation” from Warner Bros. Pictures. The digital graphic novel is now available on the Apple App Store (www.itunes.com / http://tinyurl.com/ogv8n2) for $0.99 for each of five episodes or $3.99 for the full collection.
Created by leading app developer Genus, the “Terminator Salvation” prequel uses the powerful Kamikaze: Le Edition engine. This technology allows comic book images to be scaled down without loss of resolution or fidelity. It also provides comic book fans with the ability to easily flip through pages by shaking their wrist and zoom in and out by “pinching” the screen.
“We see digital comics as an exciting new growth category,” said Thomas Gewecke, president, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. “Consumers want to extend the print experience to their handheld media devices and the iPhone and iPod touch are ideal platforms for delivering rich, immersive, visual experiences. We expect the “Terminator Salvation” prequel to be the first of many digital comic releases over the coming year.”
The “Terminator Salvation” prequel, which includes a comic adaptation of the film’s opening scene, is the first of many digital comics that will be launched on the Apple App store from Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. Future series will include classic cartoons as well as well-known action titles.
About “Terminator Salvation: The Prequel”
The year is 2018. With John Connor as the voice of the resistance, the scattered remnants of humanity find themselves united against their common enemy: Skynet and its Terminators. Through a patchwork system of radio transmitters, hacked satellite phones, and encrypted computer networks, resistance leader Elena Maric in Detroit, and Nigerian mining engineer Bem Aworuwa, have formed an unlikely friendship and drawn up battle plans to take the fight to the Terminators!
Five action-packed issues are now available:
Terminator Salvation #1 (http://tinyurl.com/r9j2kr)
The year is 2018. With John Connor as the voice of the resistance, the scattered remnants
of humanity find themselves united against their common enemy—Skynet and its
Terminators. Through a patchwork system of radio transmitters, hacked satellite phones,
and encrypted computer networks, resistance leader Elena Maric in Detroit and Nigerian
mining engineer Bem Aworuwa have formed an unlikely friendship and drawn up battle
plans to take the fight to the Terminators!
Terminator Salvation #2 (http://tinyurl.com/p4ltm3)
In the African country of Niger, tempers flare between Bem, Yusuf, and Lysette, as the
ragtag group of refugees finalize their plans for an assault on the Skynet uranium mine.
Meanwhile, in Detroit, survivalist Jackson Parker’s suicide run against a T-600 is interrupted
by the Resistance. Plus, more revelations about Commander Elena Maric’s past history with
John Connor.
Terminator Salvation #3 (http://tinyurl.com/qn88mh)
Back in Niger, Bem's plan to take out the uranium mine depends on the
outcome of his face-off against a lone T-600. In Detroit, Michigan, Resistance leader Elena
Maric's forces launch their all-out assault on the Terminator factories. But Skynet is not
without its resources, and even the mysterious package airdropped in the middle of the
desert may not be enough to turn the tide of operation “Sand in the Gears” in favor of the
humans.
Terminator Salvation #4 (http://tinyurl.com/rxu7dr)
Operation "Sand in the Gears" is underway! In Detroit, the Resistance has engaged Skynet
at the Terminator factory, but with Resistance bombers already in the air, time is running out
for Elena's team to disable the plant's security grid. Some may die while others live, but as
long as one human draws breath, the Resistance will carry on.
Terminator Salvation #5 (http://tinyurl.com/p94cnv)
The year is 2018, and the fight against Skynet enters its latest phase, post-Judgment Day. After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor struggle to keep the machines from finishing the job. Get a first look at the new movie in this official adaptation teaser!
About Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) manages Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group’s electronic distribution streams over existing, new and emerging digital platforms, including pay-per-view, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand, wireless and more. WBDD also oversees the WBHEG’s worldwide digital strategy, partnerships in digital services and emerging new clients and business activities in the digital space.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.
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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
For Immediate Release
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF THIS SIDE OF JORDAN, A NOVEL BY MONTE SCHULZ
THIS SIDE OF JORDAN, by MONTE SCHULZ, will be unveiled at the 2009 Book Expo America in New York City, May 29-31, with an appearance by the author on Saturday, May 30, at 2:30PM in the Autographing Area.
SEATTLE, WA, MAY 20, 2009 --- This September, Fantagraphics Books is proud to publish This Side of Jordan, by Monte Schulz, only the second original prose novel (following 2007’s Laura Warholic by Alexander Theroux) in the company’s 33-year history.
This Side of Jordan is a tapestry of American life in the summer before the economic crash of 1929, and a quintessential novel of the rural Midwest offered unexpectedly as a crime thriller. Full of American landscapes and totems, images and notions, foibles and fables, beasts and the blessed, it follows the experiences of 19-year-old tubercular farm boy Alvin Pendergast. The novel begins with an ill-fated dance marathon and a chance encounter with a slick con artist and gangster named Chester Burke. Fearing relapse of his consumption and a return to the sanitarium that had already stolen a year of his life, Alvin imprudently follows Chester across the Mississippi River only to enter a vortex of criminal violence and deceit.
With Alvin in tow, Chester’s insouciant disregard for life serves him well during a series of bank robberies and senseless murders, the sociopathic gangster assuming the role of a dark angel on Judgment Day, cleansing the scrolls of those whose sad fortune draws them across his path. Too ill to flee, too morally weak to object, Alvin resigns himself to what seems like certain doom. Fortunately, Alvin finds another companion on the road, a lonely, eccentric, and grandiloquent dwarf named Rascal, whose own infirmity binds their destinies together. Eventually, the young farm boy must make a decision: stick with Chester, who will surely kill him at the slightest hint of betrayal, or muster the courage to stake his life on faith in Rascal’s clever plan to save them both.
Monte Schulz is the son of Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts, and in This Side of Jordan one of his ambitions was to recreate the time of his mother’s and father’s Jazz Age childhood, when America was making the irresistible transition from rural to urban life.
“When I was in my early twenties, and Dad saw that I was developing an interest in writing, he showed me some of the beautiful passages of Thomas Wolfe and John Steinbeck, and lent me his copies of Complete Poems by Carl Sandburg and Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology, and Joan Didion’s Slouching Towards Bethlehem. He told me the writer’s gift is to be able to express for people certain ideas and emotions they cannot express for themselves,” says Schulz.
Told in the voice of a lost generation hurtling toward the Great Depression, This Side of Jordan evokes crowded Main Streets and tourist camps, miles of cornfields, rural churches and musty parlors, with the momentum of a freight train, but delivered in the seductive, rhythmic tradition of Southern lyricism reminiscent of Flannery O’Connor and Truman Capote.
Fantagraphics publisher Gary Groth said he was leery when Schulz asked him to read the novel “because, after all, how does the publisher of The Complete Peanuts reject a novel by Charles Schulz’s son?” After reading it, however, he was “bowled over by the beauty of the prose and Monte’s command over every aspect of the form. It isn’t hyperbolic to say that Monte is as good a writer as his father is a cartoonist. That’s why we wanted to publish it.”
This Side of Jordan is Schulz’s second novel. His first, Down by the River, was published by Viking in 1991. Library Journal raved that it compared to Stand by Me and Twin Peaks, and seemed "ready-made for Hollywood." He spent ten years writing Crossing Eden, from which This Side Of Jordan is drawn as the first of three interconnected novels; the second and third, Fields of Eden and The Big Town, will be published in 2010 and 2011. This Side of Jordan will be published as a jacketed hardcover this September by Fantagraphics Books, with a painted cover by noted cartoonist Al Columbia. Schulz will make his first public appearance promoting the novel at the 2009 Book Expo America, signing galleys on Saturday, May 30, at 2:30PM in the convention’s autographing area. A West Coast tour will follow in the Fall (dates and locations t.b.a.).
Schulz received his M.A. in American Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He lives in Northern California.
Fantagraphics Books ( www.fantagraphics.com ) has been the world’s leading publisher of comics and graphic novels since 1976, with titles including The Complete Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. In 2007, the company launched its prose division, beginning with novels by Alexander Theroux (Laura Warholic) and Jules Feiffer (a reissue of the noted artist’s 1963 novel, Harry, the Rat with Women).
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF THIS SIDE OF JORDAN, A NOVEL BY MONTE SCHULZ
THIS SIDE OF JORDAN, by MONTE SCHULZ, will be unveiled at the 2009 Book Expo America in New York City, May 29-31, with an appearance by the author on Saturday, May 30, at 2:30PM in the Autographing Area.
SEATTLE, WA, MAY 20, 2009 --- This September, Fantagraphics Books is proud to publish This Side of Jordan, by Monte Schulz, only the second original prose novel (following 2007’s Laura Warholic by Alexander Theroux) in the company’s 33-year history.
This Side of Jordan is a tapestry of American life in the summer before the economic crash of 1929, and a quintessential novel of the rural Midwest offered unexpectedly as a crime thriller. Full of American landscapes and totems, images and notions, foibles and fables, beasts and the blessed, it follows the experiences of 19-year-old tubercular farm boy Alvin Pendergast. The novel begins with an ill-fated dance marathon and a chance encounter with a slick con artist and gangster named Chester Burke. Fearing relapse of his consumption and a return to the sanitarium that had already stolen a year of his life, Alvin imprudently follows Chester across the Mississippi River only to enter a vortex of criminal violence and deceit.
With Alvin in tow, Chester’s insouciant disregard for life serves him well during a series of bank robberies and senseless murders, the sociopathic gangster assuming the role of a dark angel on Judgment Day, cleansing the scrolls of those whose sad fortune draws them across his path. Too ill to flee, too morally weak to object, Alvin resigns himself to what seems like certain doom. Fortunately, Alvin finds another companion on the road, a lonely, eccentric, and grandiloquent dwarf named Rascal, whose own infirmity binds their destinies together. Eventually, the young farm boy must make a decision: stick with Chester, who will surely kill him at the slightest hint of betrayal, or muster the courage to stake his life on faith in Rascal’s clever plan to save them both.
Monte Schulz is the son of Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts, and in This Side of Jordan one of his ambitions was to recreate the time of his mother’s and father’s Jazz Age childhood, when America was making the irresistible transition from rural to urban life.
“When I was in my early twenties, and Dad saw that I was developing an interest in writing, he showed me some of the beautiful passages of Thomas Wolfe and John Steinbeck, and lent me his copies of Complete Poems by Carl Sandburg and Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology, and Joan Didion’s Slouching Towards Bethlehem. He told me the writer’s gift is to be able to express for people certain ideas and emotions they cannot express for themselves,” says Schulz.
Told in the voice of a lost generation hurtling toward the Great Depression, This Side of Jordan evokes crowded Main Streets and tourist camps, miles of cornfields, rural churches and musty parlors, with the momentum of a freight train, but delivered in the seductive, rhythmic tradition of Southern lyricism reminiscent of Flannery O’Connor and Truman Capote.
Fantagraphics publisher Gary Groth said he was leery when Schulz asked him to read the novel “because, after all, how does the publisher of The Complete Peanuts reject a novel by Charles Schulz’s son?” After reading it, however, he was “bowled over by the beauty of the prose and Monte’s command over every aspect of the form. It isn’t hyperbolic to say that Monte is as good a writer as his father is a cartoonist. That’s why we wanted to publish it.”
This Side of Jordan is Schulz’s second novel. His first, Down by the River, was published by Viking in 1991. Library Journal raved that it compared to Stand by Me and Twin Peaks, and seemed "ready-made for Hollywood." He spent ten years writing Crossing Eden, from which This Side Of Jordan is drawn as the first of three interconnected novels; the second and third, Fields of Eden and The Big Town, will be published in 2010 and 2011. This Side of Jordan will be published as a jacketed hardcover this September by Fantagraphics Books, with a painted cover by noted cartoonist Al Columbia. Schulz will make his first public appearance promoting the novel at the 2009 Book Expo America, signing galleys on Saturday, May 30, at 2:30PM in the convention’s autographing area. A West Coast tour will follow in the Fall (dates and locations t.b.a.).
Schulz received his M.A. in American Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He lives in Northern California.
Fantagraphics Books ( www.fantagraphics.com ) has been the world’s leading publisher of comics and graphic novels since 1976, with titles including The Complete Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. In 2007, the company launched its prose division, beginning with novels by Alexander Theroux (Laura Warholic) and Jules Feiffer (a reissue of the noted artist’s 1963 novel, Harry, the Rat with Women).
Guillermo Del Toro Premieres his new book THE STRAIN
at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles
An After Midnight World Premiere Event
Del Toro Flying Directly From New Zealand Exclusively for Meltdown Premiere
WHAT: GUILLERMO DEL TORO SIGNS THE STRAIN - THE NEW NOVEL BY GUILLERMO DEL TORO & CHUCK HOGAN
REALLY? And it's a Meltdown Event Exclusive Edition to boot! Deluxe Hardcover, Limited to only 500 units with signed, tipped-in plate
PRICE: $26.99
WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 MIDNIGHT
WHERE: 7522 W SUNSET BLVD LA CA 90046 www.meltcomics.com
What else do I need to know? Line up starts Monday, June 1st. the line will be allowed into the store at 11:59PM. Books go on sale 2 minutes later Tuesday, June 2nd 12:01AM.
NOTE: If attending the event, walk-in preorders will be held for you to get signed and dedicated. Please do bring a printout of your confirmation. If you would like the book shipped, it will go out the afternoon of June, 2nd
Preorder Book here: Meltdown Comics
Official Book site: http://www.thestraintrilogy.com/
About Meltdown Comics:
Meltdown Comics is the largest comic book shop on the West Coast, located in the heart of Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Meltdown opened in 1993 and has since become one the most respected comic book store in the world. With a sophisticated approach to merchandise and operations - and a reputation for hosting successful events in their Melt Gallery - Meltdown is a must-see pop culture destination.
at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles
An After Midnight World Premiere Event
Del Toro Flying Directly From New Zealand Exclusively for Meltdown Premiere
WHAT: GUILLERMO DEL TORO SIGNS THE STRAIN - THE NEW NOVEL BY GUILLERMO DEL TORO & CHUCK HOGAN
REALLY? And it's a Meltdown Event Exclusive Edition to boot! Deluxe Hardcover, Limited to only 500 units with signed, tipped-in plate
PRICE: $26.99
WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 MIDNIGHT
WHERE: 7522 W SUNSET BLVD LA CA 90046 www.meltcomics.com
What else do I need to know? Line up starts Monday, June 1st. the line will be allowed into the store at 11:59PM. Books go on sale 2 minutes later Tuesday, June 2nd 12:01AM.
NOTE: If attending the event, walk-in preorders will be held for you to get signed and dedicated. Please do bring a printout of your confirmation. If you would like the book shipped, it will go out the afternoon of June, 2nd
Preorder Book here: Meltdown Comics
Official Book site: http://www.thestraintrilogy.com/
About Meltdown Comics:
Meltdown Comics is the largest comic book shop on the West Coast, located in the heart of Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Meltdown opened in 1993 and has since become one the most respected comic book store in the world. With a sophisticated approach to merchandise and operations - and a reputation for hosting successful events in their Melt Gallery - Meltdown is a must-see pop culture destination.
Jeff Soto's second fine art book, "Storm Clouds," features 148 full color pages celebrating paintings from the exhibitions: "Supernova," "Cold Ice Age," "Storm Clouds" and every show in between : "Storm Clouds" is a high-quality hard bound volume that features a highly spirited introduction by David Choe and the Riverside Art Museum : For a limited time, "Storm Clouds" will ship with Jeff's "No Hope" mini zine : For the collector in you, receive $50 off of the "Storm Clouds Limited Edition" box set that features 4 signed and numbered lithographs that feature emboss and certificate of authenticity, as well as a one-of-a-kind box, "No Hope" mini zine and signed "Storm Clouds" :
+++ Comic-Con : Booth 4833 : July 22 - July 26
The 2009 San Diego Comic-Con celebration will be here before you know it, mark it in your calendars and stop by and say hello. Jeff Soto will be on hand all day July 23 for one day only, Bob Dob all day July 24 and artist guests Kelsey Brookes, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Martha Rich, Matt Stallings and many others will be on hand to sign books and mini zines : New tShirts will be on hand, as well as new mini zines and the full Murphy Fine Art Book selection : See you there :
+++ INSPIRE by Adobe Featuring Guest Blogger Mark Murphy
Adobe has recently launched a new creative website, "INSPIRE," featuring their FLEX programming technologies : I was invited to write about eBooks, well let's just say this week's daily article entries took a turn. "...we all need to take the "e" out of eBooks and ePublishing and replace it with "we." wePublishing is community based content that focuses our collective efforts on educating, mentoring and inspiring." Read about a new concept in publishing all week at https://xd.adobe.com : Let me know what you think :
+++ Scribble08 Film Premier and Art Exhibition : Thursday : July 23 :
Scribble08 is a documentary art film featuring : Soto, the Claytons, Martha Rich, Kevin Christy, Biskup, Garcia, Kelsey Brookes, Sorren will premier Thursday, July 23 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm : The night will prove special, as 25 master paintings (18" x 18") will be on display and available for acquisition featuring: Kent Williams, James Jean, Tony Fitzpatrick, Chris Mars and many other amazing artists. The event is sponsored by Planet Illogica and free with an RSVP, featuring movie screening, exhibit catalogue, art exhibition, artist guests, food and bar : Event held at the Wonderhaus Building : 171 14th Street : SD
+++ Planet Illogica Launch Party : Friday : July 24 :
PlanetIllogica.com invites you to a mind dazzling display of performance art, fine art exhibition, special musical guests (to be announced, but not to be missed), 4 bars, video gaming and the Hollywood jet set on Friday from 6:30pm to 12:30am in San Diego : This is a once in a lifetime party that will inspire on every level : Mark it in your calendar and be the first to sign up on the new artist-based community website at www.planetillogica.com : Event held at the Wonderhaus Building : 171 14th Street : SD
+++ Kelsey Brookes : Sink or Swim Silk Screen Set : Now Available : Limited Edition
San Diego based artist, former biochemist, Kelsey Brookes is an amazing painter who paints intricate, yet masterful assemblages about the clash between ancient philosophy and ultra-modern ideals. He has currently released a new, limited-edition, multi colored silk-screen print set : You can learn more at www.kelseybrookes.com :
+++ Nathan Spoor : The Glass Menagerie : Solo Exhibition : June 6th
Nathan Spoor is preparing a large body of masterful paintings that invite you within the work, taunting you with dream like riddles : Thankfully, Nathan has left an assortment of visual clues along the way that guide us through his imaginative and well constructed world : Nathan will be featured at Copro Nason on June 6th, mark it down and check out the blog for a full interview, as Nathan introduces you to his painting process :
+++ Ray Caesar Fine Art Book : Volume One : Now Shipping
The new Ray Caesar book features a stunning collection and high-quality reproduction over 168 full color pages, limited edition shelf cards and priority shipping to your door in a sturdy mailing box : Check it out today :
+++ Murphy Blog
New and interviews featuring Jeff Soto, Brandi Milne, Nathan Spoor, Tony Fitzpatrick, Kelsey Brookes, Jason Limon, and many more at http://murphydesign1.blogspot.com/. Check often, as we will be hitting the streets and posting often.
+++ Comic-Con : Booth 4833 : July 22 - July 26
The 2009 San Diego Comic-Con celebration will be here before you know it, mark it in your calendars and stop by and say hello. Jeff Soto will be on hand all day July 23 for one day only, Bob Dob all day July 24 and artist guests Kelsey Brookes, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Martha Rich, Matt Stallings and many others will be on hand to sign books and mini zines : New tShirts will be on hand, as well as new mini zines and the full Murphy Fine Art Book selection : See you there :
+++ INSPIRE by Adobe Featuring Guest Blogger Mark Murphy
Adobe has recently launched a new creative website, "INSPIRE," featuring their FLEX programming technologies : I was invited to write about eBooks, well let's just say this week's daily article entries took a turn. "...we all need to take the "e" out of eBooks and ePublishing and replace it with "we." wePublishing is community based content that focuses our collective efforts on educating, mentoring and inspiring." Read about a new concept in publishing all week at https://xd.adobe.com : Let me know what you think :
+++ Scribble08 Film Premier and Art Exhibition : Thursday : July 23 :
Scribble08 is a documentary art film featuring : Soto, the Claytons, Martha Rich, Kevin Christy, Biskup, Garcia, Kelsey Brookes, Sorren will premier Thursday, July 23 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm : The night will prove special, as 25 master paintings (18" x 18") will be on display and available for acquisition featuring: Kent Williams, James Jean, Tony Fitzpatrick, Chris Mars and many other amazing artists. The event is sponsored by Planet Illogica and free with an RSVP, featuring movie screening, exhibit catalogue, art exhibition, artist guests, food and bar : Event held at the Wonderhaus Building : 171 14th Street : SD
+++ Planet Illogica Launch Party : Friday : July 24 :
PlanetIllogica.com invites you to a mind dazzling display of performance art, fine art exhibition, special musical guests (to be announced, but not to be missed), 4 bars, video gaming and the Hollywood jet set on Friday from 6:30pm to 12:30am in San Diego : This is a once in a lifetime party that will inspire on every level : Mark it in your calendar and be the first to sign up on the new artist-based community website at www.planetillogica.com : Event held at the Wonderhaus Building : 171 14th Street : SD
+++ Kelsey Brookes : Sink or Swim Silk Screen Set : Now Available : Limited Edition
San Diego based artist, former biochemist, Kelsey Brookes is an amazing painter who paints intricate, yet masterful assemblages about the clash between ancient philosophy and ultra-modern ideals. He has currently released a new, limited-edition, multi colored silk-screen print set : You can learn more at www.kelseybrookes.com :
+++ Nathan Spoor : The Glass Menagerie : Solo Exhibition : June 6th
Nathan Spoor is preparing a large body of masterful paintings that invite you within the work, taunting you with dream like riddles : Thankfully, Nathan has left an assortment of visual clues along the way that guide us through his imaginative and well constructed world : Nathan will be featured at Copro Nason on June 6th, mark it down and check out the blog for a full interview, as Nathan introduces you to his painting process :
+++ Ray Caesar Fine Art Book : Volume One : Now Shipping
The new Ray Caesar book features a stunning collection and high-quality reproduction over 168 full color pages, limited edition shelf cards and priority shipping to your door in a sturdy mailing box : Check it out today :
+++ Murphy Blog
New and interviews featuring Jeff Soto, Brandi Milne, Nathan Spoor, Tony Fitzpatrick, Kelsey Brookes, Jason Limon, and many more at http://murphydesign1.blogspot.com/. Check often, as we will be hitting the streets and posting often.
ZOMBIE TALES 2061
COMES BACK TO LIFE THIS JULY
ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED WRITER KIM KRIZAN'S
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
EPIC ZOMBIE SAGA
COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME
May 19th, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA - The living dead walk among us! Zombies have taken over the planet! Humans only exist as novelty attractions… or worse. But today is the day of revolution and soon the tide will turn on undead supremacy! Enter the world of ZOMBIE TALES 2061. From Academy Award-nomintated writer Kim Krizan (BEFORE SUNRISE, BEFORE SUNSET) comes an epic saga ripped from the pages of the critically acclaimed ZOMBIE TALES anthology and collected in one volume for the first time!
Best known for writing the generation definining romance movies BEFORE SUNRISE and BEFORE SUNSET, Krizan jumped into the horror genre with both feet, delivering a unique new vision of the zombie apocalypse for Zombie Tales: The Series #1. Originally planned as just an 8 pager and slotted between stories from more seasoned horror vets Steve Niles and Joe R. Lansdale, critics and fans spotlighted Krizan's freshman horror venture and clamored for a sequel. Krizan immediately expanded her Zombie universe into a triptych, finally collected in one easy reading volume with ZOMBIE TALES 2061.
"When horror tastemaker RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE begs for a sequel, you know you have a hit on your hands," said Publisher Ross Richie. "I really don't think people have seen as an original take on Zombies since Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. That is how blown away I was by this book."
"It was great fun for me to write '2061' and it's an honor to have it collected," said ZOMBIE TALES writer Kim Krizan. "Though it seemed on the surface to be a light, fun project, it really gets to the heart of what I believe about our species. For me, zombie dominance is now!"
Outside garnering an Academy Award nomination for BEFORE SUNSET, Krizan also acted in the cult films SLACKER, DAZED AND CONFUSED and WAKING LIFE. Her turn as high school teacher Ginny Stroud in DAZED AND CONFUSED led her to speak the immortal lines "...this summer when you're being inundated with all this American bicentennial Fourth Of July brouhaha, don't forget what you're celebrating, and that's the fact that a bunch of slave-owning, aristocratic, white males didn't want to pay their taxes."
When asked about the rumor of a Zombified follow-up to the BEFORE SUNRISE franchise, Krizan had no comment.
ZOMBIE TALES 2061 features 24 pages of interior art by newcomer Jon Reed and a cover by Patrick McEvoy. SRP: $3.99, Diamond Order Code: MAY090726
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
COMES BACK TO LIFE THIS JULY
ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED WRITER KIM KRIZAN'S
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
EPIC ZOMBIE SAGA
COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME
May 19th, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA - The living dead walk among us! Zombies have taken over the planet! Humans only exist as novelty attractions… or worse. But today is the day of revolution and soon the tide will turn on undead supremacy! Enter the world of ZOMBIE TALES 2061. From Academy Award-nomintated writer Kim Krizan (BEFORE SUNRISE, BEFORE SUNSET) comes an epic saga ripped from the pages of the critically acclaimed ZOMBIE TALES anthology and collected in one volume for the first time!
Best known for writing the generation definining romance movies BEFORE SUNRISE and BEFORE SUNSET, Krizan jumped into the horror genre with both feet, delivering a unique new vision of the zombie apocalypse for Zombie Tales: The Series #1. Originally planned as just an 8 pager and slotted between stories from more seasoned horror vets Steve Niles and Joe R. Lansdale, critics and fans spotlighted Krizan's freshman horror venture and clamored for a sequel. Krizan immediately expanded her Zombie universe into a triptych, finally collected in one easy reading volume with ZOMBIE TALES 2061.
"When horror tastemaker RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE begs for a sequel, you know you have a hit on your hands," said Publisher Ross Richie. "I really don't think people have seen as an original take on Zombies since Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. That is how blown away I was by this book."
"It was great fun for me to write '2061' and it's an honor to have it collected," said ZOMBIE TALES writer Kim Krizan. "Though it seemed on the surface to be a light, fun project, it really gets to the heart of what I believe about our species. For me, zombie dominance is now!"
Outside garnering an Academy Award nomination for BEFORE SUNSET, Krizan also acted in the cult films SLACKER, DAZED AND CONFUSED and WAKING LIFE. Her turn as high school teacher Ginny Stroud in DAZED AND CONFUSED led her to speak the immortal lines "...this summer when you're being inundated with all this American bicentennial Fourth Of July brouhaha, don't forget what you're celebrating, and that's the fact that a bunch of slave-owning, aristocratic, white males didn't want to pay their taxes."
When asked about the rumor of a Zombified follow-up to the BEFORE SUNRISE franchise, Krizan had no comment.
ZOMBIE TALES 2061 features 24 pages of interior art by newcomer Jon Reed and a cover by Patrick McEvoy. SRP: $3.99, Diamond Order Code: MAY090726
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
NANCY DREW GRAPHIC NOVEL WINS MEDIA AWARD
“Tiger Counter” named one of the “Excellent Products of 2009”
iParenting.com, a leading source of advice for parents, has given a 2009 iParenting Media Award to NANCY DREW graphic novel #15. The book, titled “Tiger Counter,” is available through Papercutz’s website, www.papercutz.com.
In “Tiger Counter,” by writers Stefan Petrucha & Sarah Kinney and artist Sho Murase, Nancy and her BFFs Bess and George encounter lions, tigers, and scares -- oh, my! -- as they explore the mystery of a missing cat. When the authorities learn exactly how many cats eccentric old Mrs. Eartha keeps in her house, health code violations force the cats to be removed -- but Hell hath no fury like a cat-woman scorned! That’s when Nancy, Bess, and George run into escaped lions and tigers in the woods, and a deadly cat-and-mouse game ensues. The book is a full-color, 96-page trade paperback cover-priced at $7.95 ( ISBN: 978-1-59707-118-5). It’s also available as a collector’s hardcover for $12.95 (ISBN: 978-1-59707-119-2). For more information, visit the book’s web page, http://www.papercutz.com/nd/nd_novel15.html.
The iParenting Media Awards program “provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products and recognizes those products with our iParenting Media Award,” according to its website, www.iparentingmediaawards.com. “We are dedicated to informing, inspiring and uniting the parenting community we serve via our multiple media platforms of the Internet, syndicated newspaper column, radio show and video.” The iParenting Media Awards honor products such as toys, videos, software, and, of course, books. A news release from the organization says, “Products were thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by a variety of sources including experts and families.”
NANCY DREW’s award comes on the heels of recognition by ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY that Nancy is one of the “20 All-Time Coolest Heroes in Pop Culture.” (She even outranks Batman.) “The first female hero embraced by most little girls, Drew lived in an endless summer of never-ending adventures and unlimited potential,” says her entry, which you can find at http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20268279_3,00.html.
Currently on sale is NANCY DREW Graphic Novel # 17, “Night of the Living Chatchke,” by Petrucha, Kinney, and Murase. 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). For more information, visit the book’s web page: http://www.papercutz.com/nd/nd_novel17.html.
Papercutz is a leading publisher of comic books and graphic novels for kids. In addition to NANCY DREW, Papercutz publishes series such as BIONICLE, CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED, TALES FROM THE CRYPT, and THE HARDY BOYS.
SEE PREVIEWS AND MORE AT WWW.PAPERCUTZ.COM
You can order through NBM Publishing at 800-886-1223.
For previews and more, visit Papercutz’s web site (http://www.papercutz.com),
the company’s blog (http://papercutz.com/blog/)
and its MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/papercutzcomics).
“Tiger Counter” named one of the “Excellent Products of 2009”
iParenting.com, a leading source of advice for parents, has given a 2009 iParenting Media Award to NANCY DREW graphic novel #15. The book, titled “Tiger Counter,” is available through Papercutz’s website, www.papercutz.com.
In “Tiger Counter,” by writers Stefan Petrucha & Sarah Kinney and artist Sho Murase, Nancy and her BFFs Bess and George encounter lions, tigers, and scares -- oh, my! -- as they explore the mystery of a missing cat. When the authorities learn exactly how many cats eccentric old Mrs. Eartha keeps in her house, health code violations force the cats to be removed -- but Hell hath no fury like a cat-woman scorned! That’s when Nancy, Bess, and George run into escaped lions and tigers in the woods, and a deadly cat-and-mouse game ensues. The book is a full-color, 96-page trade paperback cover-priced at $7.95 ( ISBN: 978-1-59707-118-5). It’s also available as a collector’s hardcover for $12.95 (ISBN: 978-1-59707-119-2). For more information, visit the book’s web page, http://www.papercutz.com/nd/nd_novel15.html.
The iParenting Media Awards program “provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products and recognizes those products with our iParenting Media Award,” according to its website, www.iparentingmediaawards.com. “We are dedicated to informing, inspiring and uniting the parenting community we serve via our multiple media platforms of the Internet, syndicated newspaper column, radio show and video.” The iParenting Media Awards honor products such as toys, videos, software, and, of course, books. A news release from the organization says, “Products were thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by a variety of sources including experts and families.”
NANCY DREW’s award comes on the heels of recognition by ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY that Nancy is one of the “20 All-Time Coolest Heroes in Pop Culture.” (She even outranks Batman.) “The first female hero embraced by most little girls, Drew lived in an endless summer of never-ending adventures and unlimited potential,” says her entry, which you can find at http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20268279_3,00.html.
Currently on sale is NANCY DREW Graphic Novel # 17, “Night of the Living Chatchke,” by Petrucha, Kinney, and Murase. 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). For more information, visit the book’s web page: http://www.papercutz.com/nd/nd_novel17.html.
Papercutz is a leading publisher of comic books and graphic novels for kids. In addition to NANCY DREW, Papercutz publishes series such as BIONICLE, CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED, TALES FROM THE CRYPT, and THE HARDY BOYS.
SEE PREVIEWS AND MORE AT WWW.PAPERCUTZ.COM
You can order through NBM Publishing at 800-886-1223.
For previews and more, visit Papercutz’s web site (http://www.papercutz.com),
the company’s blog (http://papercutz.com/blog/)
and its MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/papercutzcomics).
Bankshot Comics offers a free Dose
Bankshot Comics will release the humor anthology DOSE in its entirety, one page a day. Debuting one page a day on the publisher’s website www.indeliblecomics.com, DOSE will also be available for order.
Readers can also get a free copy of DOSE by inviting ten friends to read one of the Bankshot titles: Dose, Heist, Hannibal Goes to Rome or Invisible, Inc. Simply use the ShareThis button at the bottom of each entry to invite others to read. Make sure to CC Brendan@indeliblecomics.com on the email with your mailing address.
Interviews and exclusive material are available. DOSE updates Wednesday through Sunday at www.indeliblecomics.com.
Bankshot Comics will release the humor anthology DOSE in its entirety, one page a day. Debuting one page a day on the publisher’s website www.indeliblecomics.com, DOSE will also be available for order.
Readers can also get a free copy of DOSE by inviting ten friends to read one of the Bankshot titles: Dose, Heist, Hannibal Goes to Rome or Invisible, Inc. Simply use the ShareThis button at the bottom of each entry to invite others to read. Make sure to CC Brendan@indeliblecomics.com on the email with your mailing address.
Interviews and exclusive material are available. DOSE updates Wednesday through Sunday at www.indeliblecomics.com.
Monday, May 18, 2009
David Wohl joins Radical as new Editor-In-Chief
May 18th, 2009, LOS ANGELES – In a bold new shift in direction, Radical Comics has brought on former Top Cow President and Editor-In-Chief David Wohl as their new Editor-In-Chief. Wohl replaces former Radical Editor-In-Chief Dave Elliott, who will continue at Radical in the new position of Special Projects Editor.
With over twenty years of experience in the industry, David Wohl was responsible for bringing numerous fan-favorite Top Cow titles to the shelves, co-creating and writing The Darkness, Aphrodite IX as well as the critically acclaimed Witchblade franchise, even serving as the producer of the Witchblade television series. “Ever since Radical burst on the scene, I was instantly impressed by their talent roster, the consistent high level of quality and their commitment to putting out great comics. When the opportunity arose to come onboard, I didn’t even need to give it a second thought. From top to bottom, Radical Publishing is the class of the industry, and I’m proud to be part of the team.” stated Wohl.
Wohl’s enthusiasm for joining the Radical family was echoed by the company’s President and Publisher Barry Levine. “David brings a wealth of experience in the industry to our relatively new company and everyone here is very excited to have him on board,” remarked Levine. “With our recent Gem Award for ‘Best New Publisher’ and a lineup of upcoming titles featuring the likes of Rick Remender, David Hine and Nick Simmons for the year, David is the guy to help take Radical to that next level.”
As Wohl helps to continue Radical’s success by assuming the responsibilities of Editor-In-Chief, former Radical Editor-In-Chief Dave Elliott will be taking on the new position of Radical’s Special Projects editor. This integral new position will have Elliott applying his vast publishing experience and love of comics to both finding and developing new projects for Radical while working closely with existing key talent on current projects such as Steve Niles’ follow-up to City of Dust and the second chapter of Sam Sarkar’s Caliber.
"With Radical growing in leaps and bounds, I just couldn't continue doing the job from New York any longer. We needed our man in Havana and I'm really happy it's David,” says Elliott. “My focus will be to continue to bring in the best talent out there while also allowing me to get back to my creative roots. I'll be co-writing CALIBER and the next PHILIP KHROME story with Sam Sarkar and Steve Niles. These are two worlds that I have gotten to know very well and am extremely happy to be allowed to further contribute to them."
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 for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and his protégé Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber and Freedom Formula).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, retailers voted Radical Publishing the Gem Award for “Best New Publisher of the Year” from Diamond Comic Distributors. 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, Jimmy Palmiotti, Flint Dille, 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; Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures for Caliber; and New Regency, Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures for Freedom Formula.
May 18th, 2009, LOS ANGELES – In a bold new shift in direction, Radical Comics has brought on former Top Cow President and Editor-In-Chief David Wohl as their new Editor-In-Chief. Wohl replaces former Radical Editor-In-Chief Dave Elliott, who will continue at Radical in the new position of Special Projects Editor.
With over twenty years of experience in the industry, David Wohl was responsible for bringing numerous fan-favorite Top Cow titles to the shelves, co-creating and writing The Darkness, Aphrodite IX as well as the critically acclaimed Witchblade franchise, even serving as the producer of the Witchblade television series. “Ever since Radical burst on the scene, I was instantly impressed by their talent roster, the consistent high level of quality and their commitment to putting out great comics. When the opportunity arose to come onboard, I didn’t even need to give it a second thought. From top to bottom, Radical Publishing is the class of the industry, and I’m proud to be part of the team.” stated Wohl.
Wohl’s enthusiasm for joining the Radical family was echoed by the company’s President and Publisher Barry Levine. “David brings a wealth of experience in the industry to our relatively new company and everyone here is very excited to have him on board,” remarked Levine. “With our recent Gem Award for ‘Best New Publisher’ and a lineup of upcoming titles featuring the likes of Rick Remender, David Hine and Nick Simmons for the year, David is the guy to help take Radical to that next level.”
As Wohl helps to continue Radical’s success by assuming the responsibilities of Editor-In-Chief, former Radical Editor-In-Chief Dave Elliott will be taking on the new position of Radical’s Special Projects editor. This integral new position will have Elliott applying his vast publishing experience and love of comics to both finding and developing new projects for Radical while working closely with existing key talent on current projects such as Steve Niles’ follow-up to City of Dust and the second chapter of Sam Sarkar’s Caliber.
"With Radical growing in leaps and bounds, I just couldn't continue doing the job from New York any longer. We needed our man in Havana and I'm really happy it's David,” says Elliott. “My focus will be to continue to bring in the best talent out there while also allowing me to get back to my creative roots. I'll be co-writing CALIBER and the next PHILIP KHROME story with Sam Sarkar and Steve Niles. These are two worlds that I have gotten to know very well and am extremely happy to be allowed to further contribute to them."
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 for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and his protégé Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber and Freedom Formula).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, retailers voted Radical Publishing the Gem Award for “Best New Publisher of the Year” from Diamond Comic Distributors. 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, Jimmy Palmiotti, Flint Dille, 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; Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures for Caliber; and New Regency, Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures for Freedom Formula.
WHITE HOUSE LEADERS OBAMA, BIDEN AND BO FEATURED IN COMIC BOOK SERIES
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and First Dog Bo Obama will be the next subjects featured in comic books from Bluewater Productions.
President Obama and Vice President Biden will be the newest additions to the “Political Power” biographical series that showcases influential people in politics. Bo will star in his own comic book written for children.
“Political Power: Barack Obama” was painted by award-winning artist Azim Akberali and written by Chris Ward. The book will be available in August featuring two different covers. Barack Obama’s story inspired a nation, but you’ve never seen it told like this.
“Political Power: Joe Biden” was written by Wey-Yuih Loh and drawn by Jonathan Rector. The cover was drawn by Vinnie Tartamella. It will be released in September. “Political Power: Joe Biden” takes a close look at one of the toughest journeys in American politics, exploring his earlier years as a US senator and the emotional rollercoaster he faced in becoming America's youngest member of congress.
Also scheduled for release in September is “Puppy Power: Bo Obama,” written by Paul J. Salamoff and drawn by Emmy Award winning Disney and Warner Brothers artist Keith Tucker. In his book, Bo gives children an insider’s look at the White House. Readers will discover who is the real “top dog” in Washington. There will also be two covers for the “Puppy Power: Bo Obama” comic by “Female Force: Michelle Obama” artist Joshua Labello and Keith Tucker.
Popular demand for the first two comic books in Bluewater’s “Female Force” series, featuring Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, sent both titles into a third printing. The latest installment, about Michelle Obama, also headed for a second printing.
The biographical comic series has drawn a firestorm of media attention in the past month, including features on “Live with Regis and Kelly,” CNN, MSNBC and Fox News, and in People magazine, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands of blogs and other media outlets.
Two more political biographies, featuring Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice, are in production and scheduled for release in the coming months.
To find a comic book store near you, go to the comic shop locator, www.comicshoplocator.com. “Political Power” and “Puppy Power” books are also available on Amazon.com, where the former has been ranked among the site’s top 300 titles. The suggested retail price is $3.99.
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 “Female Force”, “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis.” Bluewater publishes comic books with legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen and soon will launch a series in partnership 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.
Following its commitment to green publishing, Bluewater comic books are printed on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper. FSC certification guarantees that the paper used in Bluewater books contains fiber from well-managed and responsibility harvested forests that meet strict environmental and socioeconomic standards.
For more information, visit www.bluewaterprod.com.
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and First Dog Bo Obama will be the next subjects featured in comic books from Bluewater Productions.
President Obama and Vice President Biden will be the newest additions to the “Political Power” biographical series that showcases influential people in politics. Bo will star in his own comic book written for children.
“Political Power: Barack Obama” was painted by award-winning artist Azim Akberali and written by Chris Ward. The book will be available in August featuring two different covers. Barack Obama’s story inspired a nation, but you’ve never seen it told like this.
“Political Power: Joe Biden” was written by Wey-Yuih Loh and drawn by Jonathan Rector. The cover was drawn by Vinnie Tartamella. It will be released in September. “Political Power: Joe Biden” takes a close look at one of the toughest journeys in American politics, exploring his earlier years as a US senator and the emotional rollercoaster he faced in becoming America's youngest member of congress.
Also scheduled for release in September is “Puppy Power: Bo Obama,” written by Paul J. Salamoff and drawn by Emmy Award winning Disney and Warner Brothers artist Keith Tucker. In his book, Bo gives children an insider’s look at the White House. Readers will discover who is the real “top dog” in Washington. There will also be two covers for the “Puppy Power: Bo Obama” comic by “Female Force: Michelle Obama” artist Joshua Labello and Keith Tucker.
Popular demand for the first two comic books in Bluewater’s “Female Force” series, featuring Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, sent both titles into a third printing. The latest installment, about Michelle Obama, also headed for a second printing.
The biographical comic series has drawn a firestorm of media attention in the past month, including features on “Live with Regis and Kelly,” CNN, MSNBC and Fox News, and in People magazine, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands of blogs and other media outlets.
Two more political biographies, featuring Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice, are in production and scheduled for release in the coming months.
To find a comic book store near you, go to the comic shop locator, www.comicshoplocator.com. “Political Power” and “Puppy Power” books are also available on Amazon.com, where the former has been ranked among the site’s top 300 titles. The suggested retail price is $3.99.
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 “Female Force”, “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis.” Bluewater publishes comic books with legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen and soon will launch a series in partnership 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.
Following its commitment to green publishing, Bluewater comic books are printed on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper. FSC certification guarantees that the paper used in Bluewater books contains fiber from well-managed and responsibility harvested forests that meet strict environmental and socioeconomic standards.
For more information, visit www.bluewaterprod.com.
VISIONS OF THE FUTURE, ILLUSTRATED!
Eureka Productions is pleased to announce the publication of SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICS: Graphic Classics Volume Seventeen. This is the first full-color volume in the GRAPHIC CLASSICS® series of comics adaptations of great literature.
SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICS presents comics adaptations of stories from the original creators of science fiction including "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells and "A Martian Odyssey" by Stanley G. Weinbaum. Also featured are "In the Year 2889" a rare short story by Jules Verne, and "The Disintegration Machine", starring Arthur Conan Doyle's Professor Challenger. Plus E.M. Forster's only SF tale, the poignant "The Machine Stops", and shorts by Lord Dunsany and Hans Christian Anderson.
GRAPHIC CLASSICS are available in bookstores, comics shops, or direct from the publisher at http: ⁄ ⁄ www.graphicclassics.com.
“These are handsomely-crafted books presenting terrific stories.’”
— Tony Isabella, Comics Buyer's Guide
“A splendidly inventive series.”
— Malcolm Jones, Newsweek
“In short, every volume is highly recommended.’”
— Paul Buhle, Rain Taxi
______________________
SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICS: Graphic Classics Volume Seventeen
Edited by Tom Pomplun
Published May 2009, Eureka Productions
Distributed by Diamond Book Distributors
(ISBN 978-0-9787919-7-1)
144 pgs, 7 x 10", paperback, full color, 4c cover, $17.95
Eureka Productions is pleased to announce the publication of SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICS: Graphic Classics Volume Seventeen. This is the first full-color volume in the GRAPHIC CLASSICS® series of comics adaptations of great literature.
SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICS presents comics adaptations of stories from the original creators of science fiction including "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells and "A Martian Odyssey" by Stanley G. Weinbaum. Also featured are "In the Year 2889" a rare short story by Jules Verne, and "The Disintegration Machine", starring Arthur Conan Doyle's Professor Challenger. Plus E.M. Forster's only SF tale, the poignant "The Machine Stops", and shorts by Lord Dunsany and Hans Christian Anderson.
GRAPHIC CLASSICS are available in bookstores, comics shops, or direct from the publisher at http: ⁄ ⁄ www.graphicclassics.com.
“These are handsomely-crafted books presenting terrific stories.’”
— Tony Isabella, Comics Buyer's Guide
“A splendidly inventive series.”
— Malcolm Jones, Newsweek
“In short, every volume is highly recommended.’”
— Paul Buhle, Rain Taxi
______________________
SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICS: Graphic Classics Volume Seventeen
Edited by Tom Pomplun
Published May 2009, Eureka Productions
Distributed by Diamond Book Distributors
(ISBN 978-0-9787919-7-1)
144 pgs, 7 x 10", paperback, full color, 4c cover, $17.95
CREATED HORROR.
FIND OUT HOW HORROR CREATED HIM.
THE SECRET BEHIND "POE" WILL BE REVEALED THIS JULY.
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before."
- Edgar Allan Poe
May 18th, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA - Many know Edgar Allen Poe as not only the father of modern horror, but also the creator of the detective genre. But did you know he was a detective himself? Enter the world of new BOOM! Studios series POE and follow the famous author of darkness as he tracks a supernatural killer ravaging the streets of Baltimore!
Written by skilled newcomer J. Barton Mitchell, POE #1 features art by fan-favorite Dean Kotz and sports two variant covers by superstars Declan Shalvey -- artist on the Eagle award-winning HERO KILLERS -- and IRREDEEMABLE cover artist Jeffery Spokes!
"This is one of the most unique ideas I've seen cross my table" said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid. "There's always so much about our classic writers we don't know, and examining their works and their history can reveal new information, but that's hardly any fun! POE is alternate history with a horror twist, and is perfect for fans of mysteries."
BOOM!'s new four issue mini-series reveals Poe's relationship with famous characters and stories from his body of work -- like The Raven, the Mask of the Red Death, and many more! Similar to the way SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE showed how William Shakespeare was inspired by his own life events to create some of his creative masterworks, POE takes Edgar Allen Poe on a supernatural adventure that proves to be the fodder for his life's greatest accomplishments in literature.
"Poe's Dupin predates Sherlock Holmes, who many attribute to be the first great detective," said POE writer J. Barton Mitchell. "But Holmes borrows from Poe's formula, a man trapped by a system of man and murder, and trying to rationalize his way out. I think POE gives us the perfect opportunity to look not only at our pulpy genres, but also take a look in the mirror."
"Whatever you are thinking, think again," Marketing and Sales Director Chip Mosher. "This book will grab you by the throat, shake you around and toss you across the room. It is that good. "
POE #1 is written by J. Barton Mitchell, features art by Dean Kotz features two variant covers by Declan Shalvey and Jeffery Spokes, Diamond Order Code: MAY090723
About BOOM! Studios BOOM! Studios (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, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary
FIND OUT HOW HORROR CREATED HIM.
THE SECRET BEHIND "POE" WILL BE REVEALED THIS JULY.
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before."
- Edgar Allan Poe
May 18th, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA - Many know Edgar Allen Poe as not only the father of modern horror, but also the creator of the detective genre. But did you know he was a detective himself? Enter the world of new BOOM! Studios series POE and follow the famous author of darkness as he tracks a supernatural killer ravaging the streets of Baltimore!
Written by skilled newcomer J. Barton Mitchell, POE #1 features art by fan-favorite Dean Kotz and sports two variant covers by superstars Declan Shalvey -- artist on the Eagle award-winning HERO KILLERS -- and IRREDEEMABLE cover artist Jeffery Spokes!
"This is one of the most unique ideas I've seen cross my table" said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid. "There's always so much about our classic writers we don't know, and examining their works and their history can reveal new information, but that's hardly any fun! POE is alternate history with a horror twist, and is perfect for fans of mysteries."
BOOM!'s new four issue mini-series reveals Poe's relationship with famous characters and stories from his body of work -- like The Raven, the Mask of the Red Death, and many more! Similar to the way SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE showed how William Shakespeare was inspired by his own life events to create some of his creative masterworks, POE takes Edgar Allen Poe on a supernatural adventure that proves to be the fodder for his life's greatest accomplishments in literature.
"Poe's Dupin predates Sherlock Holmes, who many attribute to be the first great detective," said POE writer J. Barton Mitchell. "But Holmes borrows from Poe's formula, a man trapped by a system of man and murder, and trying to rationalize his way out. I think POE gives us the perfect opportunity to look not only at our pulpy genres, but also take a look in the mirror."
"Whatever you are thinking, think again," Marketing and Sales Director Chip Mosher. "This book will grab you by the throat, shake you around and toss you across the room. It is that good. "
POE #1 is written by J. Barton Mitchell, features art by Dean Kotz features two variant covers by Declan Shalvey and Jeffery Spokes, Diamond Order Code: MAY090723
About BOOM! Studios BOOM! Studios (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, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary
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