“Scratch9: Cat of Nine Worlds” Sells Out at Comic-Con

New Original Graphic Novel Gone By Day 2 of San Diego Fest

(July 13, 2015) - Advance copies of the all-new, all-ages original graphic novel “Scratch9: Cat of Nine Worlds” have sold out at Comic-Con International, San Diego. Publisher Hermes Press offered this sequel to the Eisner-nominated “Scratch9” for the first time this weekend. By day two of the convention, all available copies were in the hands of eager readers. Coming in with over 175 pages of story and artwork, the epic-length cat tale is written by Eisner-nominated series creator Rob M. Worley and illustrated by the phenomenal Joshua Buchanan.

It features a foreword by Eisner-winner Mike Kunkel with additional art and pinups by Kevin Eastman, Francesco Francavilla, Rafael Albuquerque, Jay Fosgitt and Jenny Parks.

“We are floored by the fervor for this book,” said Worley of the sell-out. “From people who were just hearing about our cat for the first time, to folks who met us 5 years ago ago Comic-Con when the first issue debuted, people are excited about finding new Scratch9 comics.”

Fans who missed out at Comic-Con will want to ask their local comic shops to order the book from the Diamond Previews catalog (ordering code #MAR15 1391, ISBN: 978-1613450857). The book is slated to arrive in comic shops in late July and retail bookstores in August.

For more information about Scratch9 visit http://www.scratch9.com

For more information about Hermes Press visit http://www.hermespress.com

"Grey's Anatomy with uniforms and guns"

-- Robert Lloyd, The Los Angeles Times

NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME IN  "ROOKIE BLUE", ABC-TV's TOP-RATED PRIMETIME COP DRAMA, AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL LEADING DIGITAL PLATFORMS FROM ENTERTAINMENT ONE

All the Exploits of the 15 Division Officers Will Be Available

to Download or Stream the Day Following Broadcast

New York, NY/Toronto, Canada (July 13, 2015) - Five years ago, a group of green rookies fresh out of the Academy started their careers with 15 Division -- one of the most elite units in the city.  Now, as Andy McNally (Missy Peregrym) and her fellow officers enter their next year as seasoned pros, more resilient than ever, each day continues to bring new surprises and revelations.  The new season of ROOKIE BLUE, ABC-TV's fan favorite cop drama, returned on June 25th and Entertainment One (eOne) - also a ROOKIE BLUE producer - will begin to release each episode for purchase on all leading digital platforms the day after their premieres.

Last season the officers at 15 Division unearthed their sins of the past - dug through them, aired them out, and paved the way to move forward, though it ended with two bombs being dropped: an actual explosion in the evidence room, and the revelation that Sam's ex-girlfriend Marlo is pregnant with Sam's baby.  This upcoming season of ROOKIE BLUE promises to take the raucous rollercoaster ride of 15 Division to new heights with nail-biting storylines and a heavy dose of romance and heartbreak.  And it's during this season, that they'll have to learn to embrace living in the gray areas, because life is complicated and the best laid plans are just that. But sometimes it's the unpredictable things life throws our way that turn out to be exactly what we need.

Returning this season to ROOKIE BLUE  are stars Missy Peregrym ("Reaper", "Heroes"), Ben Bass ("Flashpoint", "Monk") as Sam Swarek, Gregory Smith ("Everwood", Dream House) as Dov Epstein, Travis Milne (Badge of Honor

) as Chris Diaz, Enuka Okuma ("NCIS: Los Angeles", "24") as Traci Nash, Charlotte Sullivan (The Colony, "The Kennedys"), Peter Mooney ("Heartland", "Camelot") and Priscilla Faia ("Psych", "Eleventh Victim").  The season also co-stars Oliver Becker ("Lost Girl", "Republic of Doyle", Crimson Peak) and Matthew Owen Murray ("Suits")

ROOKIE BLUE is executive produced by award-winning Tassie Cameron ("Flashpoint"), Ilana Frank ("The Eleventh Hour", "Would Be Kings"), David Wellington ("The Eleventh Hour", "Would Be Kings") and John Morayniss ("Rogue", "Haven").  The series is a production of ICF Films and leading independent studio eOne, who also distribute it internationally.

About Entertainment One

Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a leading international entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content.  The company's comprehensive network extends around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Spain, Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South Korea.  Through established Film and Television divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production, family programming, merchandising and licensing, and digital content. Its current rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 40,000 film and television titles, 4,500 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.

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ROOKIE BLUE

Digital street date(s): Available Now   

Running time: Episodes approx. 60 mins. each

Genre: Drama

Rated: TV-MA

For Immediate Release: Dark Horse Comics Announces Fight Club 2 Scratch-and-Sniff Bookmark Contest

July 11 -- San Diego, CA -- At San Diego Comic Con International, Dark Horse Comics announced today a scratch-and-sniff bookmark contest in support of the acclaimed FIGHT CLUB 2 mini-series, which is written by Chuck Palahniuk, illustrated by Cameron Stewart and colored by Dave Stewart, with covers by David Mack. Dark Horse Comics has provided 10,000 scratch-and-sniff bookmarks, numbered to correspond to a clue in the same-numbered FIGHT CLUB 2 issue, to select comic shops around the United States. Readers who correctly identify the scents on all five bookmarks are eligible to win the grand prize: every FIGHT CLUB 2 comic including variants, FIGHT CLUB 2 swag, an autographed collector’s edition of the FIGHT CLUB novel, and the hardcover FIGHT CLUB 2 graphic novel (available June 2016). Ten additional winners will receive copies of the FIGHT CLUB 2 graphic novel, and comics retailers chosen by winners will receive matching prizes. Fans present for the FIGHT CLUB 2 panel during which the contest was announced were encouraged to attend dressed as Tyler Durden and Marla Singer. The scratch-and-sniff bookmark contest comes on the heels of Dark Horse Comics’ guerilla marketing efforts on behalf of FIGHT CLUB 2, including encouraging fans to contribute to the series’ mayhem with a guerilla marketing campaign utilizing the phrases "Tyler Durden Lives" and "Rize or Die" in order to win Easton Press limited, leather-bound editions of Palahniuk’s novels BEAUTIFUL YOU, FIGHT CLUB and SURVIVOR. Dark Horse will also be making a handful of bookmarks available to Diamond registered retailers who simply need to email Bookmark@DarkHorse.com with their name, store name, and Diamond account number to be entered into the contest. Winners will be selected at random and will be notified by Friday, July 17, 2015. For more details on the Dark Horse Comics FIGHT CLUB 2 scratch-and-sniff bookmark contest, to enter the contest, or to find a comics retailer who has been sent bookmarks by Dark Horse, please visit http://joinProjectMayhem.com/Contest/. About Dark Horse Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, 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, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

WGN AMERICA’S SPELLBINDING ORIGINAL DRAMA

‘SALEM’ RENEWED FOR THIRD SEASON

Announcement Made Today at Comic-Con International: San Diego Panel,

Featuring Series Stars Shane West, Janet Montgomery, Seth Gabel,

Ashley Madekwe, Elise Eberle and Iddo Goldberg, with

Creators Brannon Braga and Adam Simon

Season Three of WGN America's Breakout Hit Series from Fox 21 Television Studios

to Premiere in 2016

SAN DIEGO – JULY 11, 2015 – The magic continues for WGN America’s original, breakout hit series “Salem,” with the announcement made today at Comic-Con International: San Diego by the cast and creative team that the supernatural thriller has been renewed for a third season.  The captivating one-hour drama, from Fox 21 Television Studios and creators and writers Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, boldly reimagines the infamous 17^th century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts in a world where witches are real, but they are not who or what they seem to be.  The third season will begin production in Shreveport, LA later this year for a 2016 debut. 

“Salem” season two averaged over 1.1 million Total Viewers and 545,000 Adults 18-49 on a Live + 7 basis on Sunday nights.  During its season two run, the highly sought-after series more than doubled its Live + 7 performance among Total Viewers, vaulting +117% over Live + Same Day and ranking among the top five time-shifted original dramas on cable this season in percentage lift. 

This year’s Comic-Con was invaded by the Witch War as stars Shane West, Janet Montgomery, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Elise Eberle and Iddo Goldberg, along with creators, writers and executive producers Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, treated fans to a panel discussion and Q&A and shared spellbinding footage from the show’s second season, which finished its season two run June 28. 

“Salem” stars Janet Montgomery (“Human Target,” “Made in Jersey”), Shane West (“Nikita,” “ER”), Seth Gabel (“Arrow,” “Fringe”), Ashley Madekwe (“Revenge”), Tamzin Merchant (“Jane Eyre”), Elise Eberle (“The Astronaut Farmer”) and Iddo Goldberg (“Mob City”).  Joining the series in season two were Lucy Lawless (“Xena: Warrior Princess”, “Spartacus”), Stuart Townsend (“Betrayal,” “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”), Joe Doyle (“Raw”) and Oliver Bell (“The Saint”). 

“Salem” is executive produced by Brannon Braga, Adam Simon, Josh Barry and Jeff Kwatinez for Prospect Park, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson.  Nick Copus directs and serves as co-executive producer.  The series is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios.

Follow “Salem” on Twitter and YouTube @SalemWGNA.  “Like” the series on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SalemWGNA.

Follow the “SALEM” Cast on Twitter:

·                Janet Montgomery: @jayrmonty

·                Shane West: @ShaneWest

·                Seth Gabel:@sethgabel

·                Ashley Madekwe: @smashleybell

·                Tamzin Merchant: @tamzinmerchant

·                Elise Eberle: @eliseeberle

·                Iddo Goldberg: @IddoG

·                Lucy Lawless: @reallucylawless

·                Stuart Townsend: @stu_townsend

·                Joe Doyle: @royal_doyle

Co-Creator:

·           Brannon Braga: @BrannonBraga

·           Adam Simon: @adamsimonx

[Source: Nielsen Media Research, Live + 7]

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WGN America and Tribune Studios

WGN America, the flagship entertainment network of Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO), is nationally distributed in 73 million homes via cable, satellite and telco, with high-quality entertainment programming including the breakout hit series “Salem," critically acclaimed drama “Manhattan," and upcoming scripted dramas “Underground,” “Outsiders” and “Ten Commandments."  The network also brings its audience a strong slate of popular first-run syndicated series and blockbuster movies.  Through Tribune Studios, the creative development arm of Tribune Media Company, original content is produced for WGN America and Tribune local stations nationwide.  Follow the network on Twitter @wgnamerica.  For additional information, please visit www.wgnamerica.com.

Fox 21 Television Studios

The newly formed Fox 21 Television Studios is a production unit housed within Fox Television Group devoted to making creatively ambitious scripted and unscripted series for all distribution platforms. Fox 21 Television Studios currently produces the Emmy and Golden Globe winning Homeland starring Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin, the critically acclaimed The Americans (with FX Productions) starring Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell, Kurt Sutter’s smash hit Sons of Anarchy (with FX Productions), Brannon Braga and Adam Simon’s supernatural hit Salem, Veena Sud’s The Killing, Howard Gordon’s Tyrant, Legends from Howard Gordon and Jonathan Levin, and The Comedians (with FX Productions) from Larry Charles, Matt Nix and Ben Wexler, starring Billy Crystal and Josh Gad. In addition to American Crime Story: The People V. O.J. Simpson, this spring, the studio begins production on The Bastard Executioner (with FX productions) from Brian Grazer, Kurt Sutter, and Paris Barclay.

IDW Publishing Brings Home Three Eisner Awards At The 2015 Ceremony!   San Diego, CA (July 11, 2015) – The annual award ceremony held during San Diego Comic-Con International wrapped its 2015 celebration on Friday night honoring IDW with three awards! With 11 nominations, IDW, The Library of American Comics, and Top Shelf Productions would like to thank the judges and the voters of this year’s Awards. Winning the award for Best Limited Series was the captivating series Little Nemo: Return To Slumberland from Eric Shanower and Gabriel Rodriguez. This marks Rodriguez’s first, much-deserved Eisner Award. For the fifth year in a row IDW’s landmark Artist’s Edition series was awarded the Best Archival Collection/ Project – Comic Books Eisner Award for the Steranko Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Artist’s Edition. Spearheaded by IDW Special Projects Director, Scott Dunbier this groundbreaking format continues to highlight acclaimed creators’ original artwork. Rounding out the Genius trilogy of in-depth looks into the life and work of Alex Toth, Genius Animated: The Cartoon Art of Alex Toth edited by Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell, won Best Comics-Related Book! “We’re once again honored and thrilled by the Eisner Award recognition,” said Chris Ryall, IDW's Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief. “As with every year, our books are nominated against many other worthy contenders and anything like the Eisner Awards puts so much more attention on the great books being produced across all levels of comics, as well as the inventive, talented creators who make those books, is a great thing.” The Eisner Awards judges selected six individuals to be inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame for 2015, one of which was John Byrne. “Just as John Byrne was honored to be admitted to the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, I was similarly honored to accept on his behalf," said Ryall. "John’s four decades in comics has inspired both storylines of immensely popular movies as well as legions of comic readers and creators, and I look forward to him continuing his creative with IDW." Thank you once again, to the judges and congratulations to all of the nominees and winners at this year’s awards!

About IDW Publishing IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE and MY LITTLE PONY; Disney’s classic characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Uncle Scrooge; Paramount/CBS’s Star Trek; Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Zombies vs Robots by Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood; Ragnarök from Eisner Award-winner Walter Simonson; and Little Nemo from the award-winning duo of Eric Shanower and Gabriel Rodriguez. IDW is also home to acclaimed imprints such as the Library of American Comics, which publishes classic comic reprints, Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio, IDW Artist’s Editions, and Top Shelf Productions. IDW’s critically- and fan-acclaimed series are continually moving into new mediums. Currently, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Disney are creating a feature film based on World War Robot; Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Warner Brothers are producing a film based on Ashley Wood's Lore; Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes and Sony are bringing Zombies vs. Robots to film, and Alex Kurtzman is producing a movie based on Locke & Key at Universal.  IDW Entertainment was started in 2014 to fund, develop, and oversee brand extensions across IDW Publishing’s portfolio of comics and graphic novels for the global television market. IDW Entertainment is currently in development with a slate of properties for television including the chilling and realistic vampire thriller, V Wars, by New York Times Best Seller Jonathan Maberry with writer/executive producer Tim Schlattmann (Dexter, Smallville); Douglas Adams' Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, with writer/executive producer Max Landis (Chronicle); and many others.

IDW GAMES TO ADAPT TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES INTO BIG BOX ADVENTURE BOARD GAME! TMNT CO-CREATOR KEVIN EASTMAN AND DESIGNER KEVIN WILSON ON BOARD FOR LANDMARK GAME   San Diego, CA (July 11, 2015) – Today, IDW Games announced a big box Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles adventure game complete with sculpted miniatures that is going to shell shock gamers. Debuting in early 2016, the game will let players step into the roles of their favorite Turtle or ultimate villain, Shredder. Designed by Kevin Wilson with input from IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creative team, franchise co-creator Kevin Eastman, Bobby Curnow, and Tom Waltz, the game will be available in a standard and special limited-edition format, featuring artwork by Eastman. “I'm so excited to participate in this game!” said TMNT co-creator, Kevin Eastman. “Working with IDW on their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics has been amazing, and now to get the chance to go even deeper into the story and have fans play out key moments from the series for themselves is something that's really going to blow people away." Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past will be a scenario-driven campaign game that features story content from the hit ongoing IDW comic. Two to five players will battle their way through a series of 60-90 minute missions where players develop their characters strengths, fighting styles, and equipment along the way to create a lasting story arc. Fan-favorite characters like Casey Jones and Alopex will appear throughout the missions, as the Turtles call on their closest allies for help in battling their deadliest foes. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has 30 years of history, and we plan on tapping into all of it with this game,” said IDW's Director of Business Development, Jerry Bennington. “Whether you've been a fan since the beginning or you're just starting to realize how special these characters are, this game is a great way to dive into the sewers and start exploring!” Expect to see plenty of overlap between the ongoing comic and the board game as game previews and exclusive content begin to show up in the back of the hit ongoing series. Contributions from the creative staff of IDW’s hit TMNT comic will make this board game come alive in ways not seen in past adventuring games. From expansions based on different micro-series and ongoing events, to character expansions featuring IDW's awesome line-up of heroes, mutants, and miscreants, the turtles have never been more ready for adventure! For a more in-depth preview visit http://www.idwgames.com/TMNT, “like” facebook.com/idwgames and follow @idwgames for more updates and spoilers.

About IDW Games IDW Games publishes both creator-owned and licensed tabletop games. The division was launched in 2014 and has quickly found success with one of the top-selling card games of the year with the Japanese import card game Machi Koro. IDW Games offers a mix of popular licensed games such as The X-Files and CHEW as well as strategic hobby games such as Tammany Hall and Yedo. About IDW Publishing IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE and MY LITTLE PONY; Disney’s classic characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Uncle Scrooge; Paramount/CBS’s Star Trek; Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Zombies vs Robots by Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood; Ragnarök from Eisner Award-winner Walter Simonson; and Little Nemo from the award-winning duo of Eric Shanower and Gabriel Rodriguez. IDW is also home to acclaimed imprints such as the Library of American Comics, which publishes classic comic reprints, Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio, IDW Artist’s Editions, and Top Shelf Productions. IDW’s critically- and fan-acclaimed series are continually moving into new mediums. Currently, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Disney are creating a feature film based on World War Robot; Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Warner Brothers are producing a film based on Ashley Wood's Lore; Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes and Sony are bringing Zombies vs. Robots to film, Alex Kurtzman is producing a movie based on Locke & Key at Universal.  IDW Entertainment was started in 2014 to fund, develop, and oversee brand extensions across IDW Publishing’s portfolio of comics and graphic novels for the global television market. IDW Entertainment is currently in development with a slate of properties for television including the chilling and realistic vampire thriller, V Wars, by New York Times Best Seller Jonathan Maberry with writer/executive producer Tim Schlattmann (Dexter, Smallville); Douglas Adams' Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, with writer/executive producer Max Landis (Chronicle); and many others.

The COBRA WORLD ORDER Starts This October For G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero  The Master Plan Is Set San Diego, CA (July 11, 2015) – This October, it’s zero hour for A Real American Hero! G.I. JOE has been fighting the evil forces of COBRA for decades, but now COBRA is ready to unleash its master plan on an unsuspecting G.I. JOE! Written by the man who started it all, G.I. JOE comics legend Larry Hama, this table-setter leads into a mammoth 8-part bi-weekly event, kicking off with G.I. JOE: ARAH #219 and #220! Art duties for this arc will be in the very capable hands of S.L. Gallant who has become a fan-favorite for his attention to detail and accurate portrayals of classic G.I. JOE vehicles and characters. “What we have seen of Cobra’s plans in G.I. JOE: ARAH to date is just the tip of the iceberg,” said series writer, Hama. “Other players in the Cobra periphery—like Destro and Zartan—are making their moves so as to be in on whatever benefits accrue from Cobra Commander’s master plot. Meanwhile, Hawk leads an international team around the globe to uncover the details of this sinister conspiracy.” The Prelude issue will boast covers by some of the hottest artists working in the industry today; with Paul Pope leading the charge on the standard cover and variant covers by Francesco Francavilla and Phil Jimenez. And it doesn’t end there; this issue is also part of IDW’s celebrated Artist’s Edition Month with a variant by Stephen Mooney as well as a Blank Sketch variant. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to this world, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero: COBRA WORLD ORDER Prelude is the prefect jumping on point for all. “After the Death of Snake Eyes, I didn’t think Larry would come up with something that could top a story like that… but the more we talked about COBRA WORLD ORDER and the more details he gave me about COBRA’s momentous scheme, the more I saw this as a perfect event: something accessible to new readers that still pays off years of worldbuilding and storytelling in G.I. JOE: ARAH. Fans—new and old alike—are gonna be blown away!” said IDW editor, Carlos Guzman. The 8-part COBRA WORLD ORDER starts here and will continue in the following months’ now bi-weekly G.I. JOE: ARAH! Don’t miss it!

About IDW Publishing IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE and MY LITTLE PONY; Disney’s classic characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Uncle Scrooge; Paramount/CBS’s Star Trek; Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Zombies vs Robots by Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood; Ragnarök from Eisner Award-winner Walter Simonson; and Little Nemo from the award-winning duo of Eric Shanower and Gabriel Rodriguez. IDW is also home to acclaimed imprints such as the Library of American Comics, which publishes classic comic reprints, Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio, IDW Artist’s Editions, and Top Shelf Productions. IDW’s critically- and fan-acclaimed series are continually moving into new mediums. Currently, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Disney are creating a feature film based on World War Robot; Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Warner Brothers are producing a film based on Ashley Wood's Lore; Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes and Sony are bringing Zombies vs. Robots to film, and Alex Kurtzman is producing a movie based on Locke & Key at Universal.  IDW Entertainment was started in 2014 to fund, develop, and oversee brand extensions across IDW Publishing’s portfolio of comics and graphic novels for the global television market. IDW Entertainment is currently in development with a slate of properties for television including the chilling and realistic vampire thriller, V Wars, by New York Times Best Seller Jonathan Maberry with writer/executive producer Tim Schlattmann (Dexter, Smallville); Douglas Adams' Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, with writer/executive producer Max Landis (Chronicle); and many others.

Electric Zombie's summer line pays tribute to Ninja Turtles & more

On sale now: electriczombie.merchline.com

Nostalgic clothing company Electric Zombie has launched its Summer 2015 line of apparel and accessories. With everything from horror films to childhood favorites represented, there is something for every pop culture fiend.

The eclectic line includes 10 T-shirts, 2 dye sublimation shirts, 3 enamel pins and a custom hoodie. Designs pay tribute to horror icons, Gremlins, Teen Wolf, RoboCop, Bart vs. the Space Mutants, Return of the Living Dead, Street Sharks, pizza and more.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans are in for a treat with the line. Not only are there multiple shirts based on everyone's favorite heroes in a half shell, but Electric Zombie has created a custom hoodie inspired by the character Bebop. Limited to only 25 pieces, each hoodie has been hand-altered to be unique. The sleeves are cut off and the material is textured and distressed. It features several nods to the TMNT franchise, including a Foot Clan back patch, 3 buttons and an enamel pin.

"I wanted to make sure that the release has a mash-up of everything Electric Zombie really is," explains Electric Zombie owner Kyle Crawford. "It's the perfect mix of all the things that make me, me, released in a summery fashion. I'm not just another horror brand, or a wrestling brand, or a Ninja Turtle brand. I'm a pop culture brand. "

Electric Zombie's summer line in the newly-designed online store. All orders come with a free, limited edition postcard featuring the horror icon beach party design (while supplies last).

Nathan Fillion, Ian Somerhalder, William Shatner, Jewel Staite Among Top Celebrities Scheduled To Attend Inaugural Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh, September 11-13

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WWE® Superstar Dean Ambrose™ and Diva Paige™, Colm Meaney, Ernie Hudson, Adam Baldwin, Dean Cain, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lou Ferrigno, Jason David Frank Also Headline Guest Roster; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At David L. Lawrence Convention Center

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PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2015 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2015 schedule with its inaugural trip to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh, September 11-13. Nathan Fillion (“Firefly,” “Castle”), Ian Somerhalder (“The Vampire Diaries”), William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Jewel Staite (“Firefly,” “Stargate: Atlantis”), Colm Meaney (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”), WWE® Superstar Dean Ambrose™ and Diva Paige™, Ernie Hudson ( Ghostbusters, “Oz”), Adam Baldwin (Full Metal Jacket, Serenity ), Dean Cain (God’s Not Dead , “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”) and Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk,” “The King of Queens”) headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture extravaganza.

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Fillion, Somerhalder and Paige will appear on Saturday, Sept. 12, only; Shatner will appear on Friday evening and Saturday, Sept. 11-12; Ambrose will attend on Friday only; Meaney and Staite are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept 12-13; the others above will attend all three days.

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Other well-known Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh guests include the Boondock Saints duo of Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco , Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”), James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Caprica”), Eddie McClintock (“Warehouse 13,” “Bones”), Steve Gonsalves (“Ghost Hunters”), Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”) and the Boondock Saints tandem of Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco

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Wizard World is also the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley at Comic Con Pittsburgh will feature Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Billy Martin (“TMNT New Animated Adventures,” also lead guitarist/keyboardist, Good Charlotte), Clinton Hobart (Disney fine artist), Ron Frenz (“Action Comics,” “Captain America”), Tom DeFalco (former editor-in-chief, MARVEL Comics), Jeff Shultz (“Betty & Veronica,” “Archie”), Thom Pratt (“Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck,” “Shadowbringers”), D.J. Coffman (“Hero by Night”) and many others.

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In addition, all full-price Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh attendees will receive a limited edition exclusive variant cover “The Walking Dead” comic, drawn by one of Wizard World's talented artist guests (to be announced shortly). Comics will be issued at registration while supplies last and VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version.

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Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 17th of 25 events currently scheduled on the 2015 Wizard World calendar, Pittsburgh show hours are Friday, September 11, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, September 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.

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For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-pittsburgh.html .

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About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (http://www.wizardworld.com) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™, a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

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The 2015 Wizard World Comic Con schedule is available at: www.wizardworld.com/wizcon.html .