STRANGE ATTRACTORS RETURNS IN COMPLETE VOLUME
Pirate Peg’s Rangerette Handbook Collects Entire Series
One of the leading independent comics from the 1990’s, Strange Attractors, will finally be collected into one complete volume to be released into the comic market for the first time. The Strange Attractors saga from Michael Cohen and Mark Sherman will be released from Transfuzion Publishing in December, 2010 It will collect all 17 issues and run nearly 400 pages and retail for $24.95.
The story centers on Sophie, curator of the Museum of Lost Things, who gets caught up in a war between science and magic in this light-hearted retro post-modern science fiction where the comics she loves are actually coded history and she becomes a magnet for all sorts of cosmic weirdness.
“When Michael contacted me about collecting the entire series, of course I was interested,” said Transfuzion publisher, Gary Reed. Caliber Comics, the previous publishing house ran by Reed, had published the last two issues of Strange Attractors. “I’ve always felt it was a vastly under-appreciated book,” he said, “even when it was a hit back in the day. It should’ve been even bigger.”
The decision to re-title the saga from simply Strange Attractors to Pirate Peg’s Rangerette Handbook was the idea of Cohen and Sherman. With the Strange Attractors Superman story as well as the episode of the superhero TV series, Heroes, Strange Attractors suddenly became a common name and the identity of the original comic series was diluted.
Reed added that he thought the book would capture some of the audience that had followed the original series. “Michael and Mark have been releasing it over the years on the web so it still has a following. Diamond Comic Distributors gave their full support to it and even spotlighted it in their Previews.” Pirate Peg’s Rangerette Handbook can be found in the latest issue of Previews on page 308, Order Code: OCT101148 with an ISBN of 978-0-9826549-4-1.
For more information on the collection and the publisher, Transfuzion, visit the website at www.transfuzion.biz where there are also preview pages.
REVIEWS
“Strange Attractors for me is possibly the most novelistic graphic story I know of with the possible exception of Watchmen and certainly the most novelistic series….Strange Attractors is that true rarity, an adult, amusing, multi-layered graphic SF novel.”
---Hugo and Nebula Award Winning Author, Norman Spinrad
“What creators Cohen and Sherman have undertaken is massive and what is more impressive is that they deliver!”
---Overstreet’s Fan
“This is not rave of the month stuff---this is rave of the year. Wow, what a story!”
---Comic Buyer’s Guide
“In a barren desert of derivative movie and TV science fiction comics, Strange Attractors is an sparkling oasis of originality.”
---Steve Bissette, Tyrant and Swamp Thing
“Opening an issue of Strange Attractors and starting to read it is comparable to walking into an environment that creates in us a pleasure sensation at all levels.”
---Dave Sim, Cerebus, Glamourpuss
“A sweet and pungent postmodern nostalgic trip! Strange Attractors brings butterflies to my stomach.”
---Rick Veitch, Brat Pack and Maximortal
“A compelling universe populated with the coolest female cast this side of Love and Rockets. Cohen and Sherman are the Lennon and McCartney of postmodern Sci-Fi comic books.”
---Jimmy Gownley, Amelia Rules
About Strange Attractors: The comic series appeared first in 1993 from RetroGrafix and ran for 17 issues. It was one of the often spotlight titles of the creator driven comics that propelled small and self publishers.
About Transfuzion Publishing: Transfuzion has published nearly 30 graphic novels, many of which are compilations of previous material although in 2010, they have begun producing original graphic novels. www.transfuzion.biz
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Radical Publishing is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Los Angeles’ premier horror bookstore Dark Delicacies and hosting a book signing for ABATTOIR from director Darren Lynn Bousman, alongside writers Rob Levin and Troy Peteri, on Thursday, October 28th, 2010 starting at 7:00 P.M.
From director Darren Lynn Bousman
(Saw franchise, Mother’s Day, Repo! The Genetic Opera) comes a chilling, supernatural tale set in the cold beauty of Middle America in the late 80s. After a brutal massacre takes place in a gorgeous house, real estate agent and family man Richard Ashwalt is assigned the impossible task of picking up the pieces and selling the property. As Richard inspects the blood-soaked grounds, a twisted old man arrives at the house with a sinister and terrifying purpose. Richard is about to be drawn into a web of shadows, murders and massacres that will shatter him to his very core!
ABATTOIR issue #1 autograph event will take place in Los Angeles at Dark Delicacies on October 28th, 2010 from 7-9PM at 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. For more information, please call 1-888-DARKDEL or (818)-556-6660.
About Dark Delicacies
Dark Delicacies (the Home of Horror) has been around since 1994 and is the only all-horror book and gift store in America. The store is owned and run by Bram Stoker Award winning editor Del Howison and his wife Sue. Both the living & the dead have touted Dark Delicacies as the nation's best horror boutique. Del was also a trustee on the board of the Horror Writers Association. Dark Delicacies is a member of the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association and a member of The Horror Writers Association.
About Radical Publishing
In a world of publishing where the market is always hungry for the next fresh property, one new publisher is looking to shake things up and is delivering exciting creative products with a bold new business approach. Aptly named, Radical Publishing is leveraging on its experienced leadership, dynamic crew and unique business infrastructure to create that vital connection throughout the media space.
Founded by Barry Levine and Jesse Berger, Radical Publishing is a manufacturer of the next generation of premium comic book products, with a focus on high-concept stories and artwork by marquee and newly discovered talent. In addition, the quality of the work ensures a longer shelf life for each property as a collective library of high concepts. For more information, visit www.radicalpublishing.com.
From director Darren Lynn Bousman
(Saw franchise, Mother’s Day, Repo! The Genetic Opera) comes a chilling, supernatural tale set in the cold beauty of Middle America in the late 80s. After a brutal massacre takes place in a gorgeous house, real estate agent and family man Richard Ashwalt is assigned the impossible task of picking up the pieces and selling the property. As Richard inspects the blood-soaked grounds, a twisted old man arrives at the house with a sinister and terrifying purpose. Richard is about to be drawn into a web of shadows, murders and massacres that will shatter him to his very core!ABATTOIR issue #1 autograph event will take place in Los Angeles at Dark Delicacies on October 28th, 2010 from 7-9PM at 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. For more information, please call 1-888-DARKDEL or (818)-556-6660.
About Dark Delicacies
Dark Delicacies (the Home of Horror) has been around since 1994 and is the only all-horror book and gift store in America. The store is owned and run by Bram Stoker Award winning editor Del Howison and his wife Sue. Both the living & the dead have touted Dark Delicacies as the nation's best horror boutique. Del was also a trustee on the board of the Horror Writers Association. Dark Delicacies is a member of the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association and a member of The Horror Writers Association.
About Radical Publishing
In a world of publishing where the market is always hungry for the next fresh property, one new publisher is looking to shake things up and is delivering exciting creative products with a bold new business approach. Aptly named, Radical Publishing is leveraging on its experienced leadership, dynamic crew and unique business infrastructure to create that vital connection throughout the media space.
Founded by Barry Levine and Jesse Berger, Radical Publishing is a manufacturer of the next generation of premium comic book products, with a focus on high-concept stories and artwork by marquee and newly discovered talent. In addition, the quality of the work ensures a longer shelf life for each property as a collective library of high concepts. For more information, visit www.radicalpublishing.com.
COMICS PIPELINE MAKES A SECOND SPLASH!
CHICAGO, IL - 21 October 2010 – One month after the initial splash page with exclusive artwork featured by Ben Templesmith
(Choker), Tyler Kirkham
(Green Lantern Corps), Talent Caldwell
(Batgirl) and Jimmie Robinson
(Bomb Queen), COMICS PIPELINE announces a second splash page with even more exclusive work from today's talented comics industry creators!
Grant Bond (Megamind), Juan Ferreyra (Rex Mundi, Falling Skies), Dan Leister (Hack/Slash), Chee Yang Ong (Dawn of the Dead, 5 Ways to Die), Jenny Frison (cover artist for IDW's Angel) and Newsarama columnist Dirk Manning (Nightmare World), in conjunction with artists Seth Damoose (Bomb Queen Presents: All Girl Comics, Fractured Fables) and Anthony Peruzzo (Popgun Vol. 4, Fractured Fables) are among the next talents to partner with comicspipeline.com
!
The creators assembled thus far are enthusiastic about stretching the boundaries of traditional comic book publishing, creating their own delivery methods for their "private" Pipeline sketch work as well as their exclusive story lines only found on this website. Artist Jenny Frison (Angel) "is excited to be a part of Comics Pipeline and is honored to be included alongside such talented creators." Tyler Kirkham (Green Lantern Corps) is one of those creators pushing his boundaries by offering a Comics Pipeline-only ongoing story, saying "I have some great talent helping out for an original story I'm looking forward to putting up exclusively on Comics Pipeline!" as well as Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Choker) who's "gearing up for an all-new webcomic that I'm creating specifically for Comics Pipeline fans!" Bomb Queen creator, Jimmie Robinson, caps it best by saying "November's going to be a pretty exciting month!"
COMICS PIPELINE launches in a few short weeks in November. However, fans that go to the site right now will be able to gain access for a taste of some of the exclusive artwork uploaded by all ten of these exciting creators that will be launching with Comics Pipeline in November!
COMICS PIPELINE provides a direct conduit between exclusive, never-before-seen artistry by today’s top industry creators and their fans! Instead of reprinting archived material that fans and readers already have, Comics Pipeline will contain original pieces and stories by the top-tier creators that drive this industry. Dirk Manning eloquently characterizes ComicsPipeline.com, saying "Comics Pipeline represents a huge step forward in the evolution of delivering online comic content to directly to readers, and I'm happy to be involved alongside so many other talented and forward-gazing creators who are also embracing this revolutionary new approach to delivery and creator/reader interaction!"
For more information, visit www.comicspipeline.com
CHICAGO, IL - 21 October 2010 – One month after the initial splash page with exclusive artwork featured by Ben Templesmith
(Choker), Tyler Kirkham (Green Lantern Corps), Talent Caldwell (Batgirl) and Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen), COMICS PIPELINE announces a second splash page with even more exclusive work from today's talented comics industry creators!Grant Bond (Megamind), Juan Ferreyra (Rex Mundi, Falling Skies), Dan Leister (Hack/Slash), Chee Yang Ong (Dawn of the Dead, 5 Ways to Die), Jenny Frison (cover artist for IDW's Angel) and Newsarama columnist Dirk Manning (Nightmare World), in conjunction with artists Seth Damoose (Bomb Queen Presents: All Girl Comics, Fractured Fables) and Anthony Peruzzo (Popgun Vol. 4, Fractured Fables) are among the next talents to partner with comicspipeline.com
!
The creators assembled thus far are enthusiastic about stretching the boundaries of traditional comic book publishing, creating their own delivery methods for their "private" Pipeline sketch work as well as their exclusive story lines only found on this website. Artist Jenny Frison (Angel) "is excited to be a part of Comics Pipeline and is honored to be included alongside such talented creators." Tyler Kirkham (Green Lantern Corps) is one of those creators pushing his boundaries by offering a Comics Pipeline-only ongoing story, saying "I have some great talent helping out for an original story I'm looking forward to putting up exclusively on Comics Pipeline!" as well as Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Choker) who's "gearing up for an all-new webcomic that I'm creating specifically for Comics Pipeline fans!" Bomb Queen creator, Jimmie Robinson, caps it best by saying "November's going to be a pretty exciting month!"
COMICS PIPELINE launches in a few short weeks in November. However, fans that go to the site right now will be able to gain access for a taste of some of the exclusive artwork uploaded by all ten of these exciting creators that will be launching with Comics Pipeline in November!
COMICS PIPELINE provides a direct conduit between exclusive, never-before-seen artistry by today’s top industry creators and their fans! Instead of reprinting archived material that fans and readers already have, Comics Pipeline will contain original pieces and stories by the top-tier creators that drive this industry. Dirk Manning eloquently characterizes ComicsPipeline.com, saying "Comics Pipeline represents a huge step forward in the evolution of delivering online comic content to directly to readers, and I'm happy to be involved alongside so many other talented and forward-gazing creators who are also embracing this revolutionary new approach to delivery and creator/reader interaction!"
For more information, visit www.comicspipeline.com
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
THE RETURN OF WILLIAM CASTLE
FROM THE GRAVE: A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE “MASTER OF THE MACABRE” WILLIAM CASTLE
marquee_300px"Yes, I am fully aware that I died in 1977. But you didn't think a little thing like rigor-mortis would prevent me from attending the upcoming William Castle's Shockers retrospective in Los Angeles did you? Of course you didn't.
William Castle's Shockers, presented by the very undead folks from Cinefamily at Hollywood's iconic Silent Movie Theatre, has been running Saturday nights in October. But, of course, there's also a Halloween double feature on Sunday night, October 31st.
I'm looking forward to seeing my daughter Terry there that evening - we've been having a little trouble connecting these past few years. (She always loved my story about coming up with the idea for The Tingler while standing in line outside ... The Silent Movie Theatre!) Terry's got a few tricks of her own up her pretty sleeves. It's in the genes.
Maybe I'll see you there too.
You know, getting ready for Halloween was always one of my favorite things when I was alive. Still is. This year I decided to write a horror novel ... with a little help from 30 writer friends. I wrote Chapter One of Scare It Forward and posted it on October 1. Every day this frightful month one of my friends is posting a new, sequential chapter. The final chapter, 31, will be posted on Halloween night. I guarantee it will scare a corpse out of his own grave.
If you dare, you can read each day's installment of Scare It Forward at http://williamcastle.com/blog/scare-it-forward/
I made over forty B movies following a formula for box office success: low-budget chillers geared to the burgeoning boomers. The Tingler, House on Haunted Hill, Thirteen Ghosts, Macabre, Strait-Jacket (scripted by Psycho's Robert Bloch), and Homicidal – which TIME magazine liked better than Psycho.
But some called me a master of ballyhoo who shamelessly promoted his pictures with gimmicks like The Coward's Corner and Percepto seat buzzers.
Gimmicks!! What utter nonsense."
To read the latest messages from, leave a message for, or buy William Castle's recently re-released autobiography, Step Right Up! I’m Gonna Scare the Pants Off America:
http://www.williamcastle.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100001154126369
Twitter: @billcastle
William Castle's Shockers program info :
http://www.cinefamily.org/calendar/saturday_early.html#castle
The Silent Movie Theatre: 611 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90048
(323) 655-2520
FROM THE GRAVE: A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE “MASTER OF THE MACABRE” WILLIAM CASTLE
marquee_300px"Yes, I am fully aware that I died in 1977. But you didn't think a little thing like rigor-mortis would prevent me from attending the upcoming William Castle's Shockers retrospective in Los Angeles did you? Of course you didn't.
William Castle's Shockers, presented by the very undead folks from Cinefamily at Hollywood's iconic Silent Movie Theatre, has been running Saturday nights in October. But, of course, there's also a Halloween double feature on Sunday night, October 31st.
I'm looking forward to seeing my daughter Terry there that evening - we've been having a little trouble connecting these past few years. (She always loved my story about coming up with the idea for The Tingler while standing in line outside ... The Silent Movie Theatre!) Terry's got a few tricks of her own up her pretty sleeves. It's in the genes.
Maybe I'll see you there too.
You know, getting ready for Halloween was always one of my favorite things when I was alive. Still is. This year I decided to write a horror novel ... with a little help from 30 writer friends. I wrote Chapter One of Scare It Forward and posted it on October 1. Every day this frightful month one of my friends is posting a new, sequential chapter. The final chapter, 31, will be posted on Halloween night. I guarantee it will scare a corpse out of his own grave.
If you dare, you can read each day's installment of Scare It Forward at http://williamcastle.com/blog/scare-it-forward/
I made over forty B movies following a formula for box office success: low-budget chillers geared to the burgeoning boomers. The Tingler, House on Haunted Hill, Thirteen Ghosts, Macabre, Strait-Jacket (scripted by Psycho's Robert Bloch), and Homicidal – which TIME magazine liked better than Psycho.
But some called me a master of ballyhoo who shamelessly promoted his pictures with gimmicks like The Coward's Corner and Percepto seat buzzers.
Gimmicks!! What utter nonsense."
To read the latest messages from, leave a message for, or buy William Castle's recently re-released autobiography, Step Right Up! I’m Gonna Scare the Pants Off America:
http://www.williamcastle.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100001154126369
Twitter: @billcastle
William Castle's Shockers program info :
http://www.cinefamily.org/calendar/saturday_early.html#castle
The Silent Movie Theatre: 611 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90048
(323) 655-2520
GET PUBLISHED WITH RADICAL
Oct 20th, 2010, Los Angeles, CA –Looking to have your artwork published in a Radical comic? Well, now is your chance! Radical Publishing is pleased to announce a new contest to test your illustration skills. Simply draw your best version of the villainous Jebediah Crone, based on a scene from Radical’s newest horror miniseries, ABATTOIR. For each of the first five issues, Radical will select a winner to be featured on a per issue basis, with 5 winners in total. For a chance to be featured in Abattoir #2, upload and email a link of your Jebediah Crone artwork to promotions@radicalpublishing.com no later than November 10th, 2010. Your illustration MUST be based on a scene of Jebediah Crone as seen in the pages of ABATTOIR #1.
Winner #1 will be announced on November 17th with runner ups featured on Radical Publishing’s Facebook page. Each artist is limited to one illustration and all illustrations are judged exclusively by Radical Publishing’s Art Director, Jeremy Berger.
That’s not all. After the release of ABATTOIR #6, Radical will hold a contest for fans to pick the best entry amongst the five individual winners. The winning illustration will then be featured in the ABATTOIR trade paperback collection.
Created by director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw Franchise, Mother’s Day), written by Rob Levin and Troy Peteri and illustrated by Bing Cansino, ABATTOIR #1 goes on sale October 27th, 2010. Taking place shortly after a brutal massacre occurs in a gorgeous house, Real estate agent and family man Richard Ashwalt is assigned the impossible task of picking up the pieces and selling the property. As Richard inspects the blood-soaked grounds, a twisted old man journeys to the house with a sinister and terrifying purpose. Richard is about to be drawn into a web of shadows, murders and massacres that will shatter him to his very core!
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine (producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime, Legends, Damaged, Earp: Saints for Sinners and executive producer for the in-development Rex Mundi movie for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and entrepreneur Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime, Legends, Damaged and Earp: Saints for Sinners).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, Radical Publishing was granted 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 and currently has production deals with Spyglass Entertainment and Peter Berg’s Film 44 for Hercules, with Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil for Caliber, New Regency and Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions for Freedom Formula, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment for Legends, Dreamworks, Sam Raimi’s Star Road Entertainment and Mandeville Films for Earp: Saints for Sinners as well as Walt Disney Pictures for Oblivion. For more information, visit www.radicalpublishing.com.
Oct 20th, 2010, Los Angeles, CA –Looking to have your artwork published in a Radical comic? Well, now is your chance! Radical Publishing is pleased to announce a new contest to test your illustration skills. Simply draw your best version of the villainous Jebediah Crone, based on a scene from Radical’s newest horror miniseries, ABATTOIR. For each of the first five issues, Radical will select a winner to be featured on a per issue basis, with 5 winners in total. For a chance to be featured in Abattoir #2, upload and email a link of your Jebediah Crone artwork to promotions@radicalpublishing.com no later than November 10th, 2010. Your illustration MUST be based on a scene of Jebediah Crone as seen in the pages of ABATTOIR #1.
Winner #1 will be announced on November 17th with runner ups featured on Radical Publishing’s Facebook page. Each artist is limited to one illustration and all illustrations are judged exclusively by Radical Publishing’s Art Director, Jeremy Berger.
That’s not all. After the release of ABATTOIR #6, Radical will hold a contest for fans to pick the best entry amongst the five individual winners. The winning illustration will then be featured in the ABATTOIR trade paperback collection.
Created by director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw Franchise, Mother’s Day), written by Rob Levin and Troy Peteri and illustrated by Bing Cansino, ABATTOIR #1 goes on sale October 27th, 2010. Taking place shortly after a brutal massacre occurs in a gorgeous house, Real estate agent and family man Richard Ashwalt is assigned the impossible task of picking up the pieces and selling the property. As Richard inspects the blood-soaked grounds, a twisted old man journeys to the house with a sinister and terrifying purpose. Richard is about to be drawn into a web of shadows, murders and massacres that will shatter him to his very core!
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine (producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime, Legends, Damaged, Earp: Saints for Sinners and executive producer for the in-development Rex Mundi movie for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and entrepreneur Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime, Legends, Damaged and Earp: Saints for Sinners).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, Radical Publishing was granted 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 and currently has production deals with Spyglass Entertainment and Peter Berg’s Film 44 for Hercules, with Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil for Caliber, New Regency and Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions for Freedom Formula, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment for Legends, Dreamworks, Sam Raimi’s Star Road Entertainment and Mandeville Films for Earp: Saints for Sinners as well as Walt Disney Pictures for Oblivion. For more information, visit www.radicalpublishing.com.
I SPY
Image Comics launches new Nathan Edmondson
title WHO IS JAKE ELLIS? in January 2011
Berkeley, CA - 20 October 2010 - Writer Nathan Edmondson made people afraid to look into the light with THE LIGHT, a sell-out five-issue miniseries drawn by Brett Weldele (The Surrogates). Now, he brings new life to the spy genre with WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?, an all-new series from Image Comics.
The first issue of JAKE ELLIS will be in stores in January 2011. Tonci Zonjic (POPGUN, The Immortal Iron Fist, Daredevil) joins Edmondson on the book, producing action-packed art and covers for the series.
"Tonci and I are bringing the idea of psychological thriller to a whole new arena," says Edmondson. "One part mystery, one part friendship, one part James Bond and Jason Bourne lovechild, and one other part sci-fi spy. You'll be asking yourself the whole ride through -- just who is Jake Ellis?"
Jon Moore is the most sought after spy-for-hire in Europe's criminal world. This is because of Jake Ellis, a man who is invisible to everyone except Moore. When a deal goes bad, the only one who can protect Moore from Europe's most dangerous criminals is Jake Ellis. No one but Moore can see Jake Ellis. But Jake Ellis can see everything.
WHO IS JAKE ELLIS? #1 (NOV100403), a 32-page, full-color comic book from Image Comics, will be in stores January 5, 2011, for $2.99. THE LIGHT VOL. 1 TP (OCT100471), a 140-page full-color graphic novel for $16.99, will be in stores December 15, 2010.
For the latest updates, follow Nathan Edmondson on Twitter, www.twitter.com/nhedmondson, and check out the Jake Ellis website at www.whoisjakeellis.com.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Image Comics launches new Nathan Edmondson
title WHO IS JAKE ELLIS? in January 2011Berkeley, CA - 20 October 2010 - Writer Nathan Edmondson made people afraid to look into the light with THE LIGHT, a sell-out five-issue miniseries drawn by Brett Weldele (The Surrogates). Now, he brings new life to the spy genre with WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?, an all-new series from Image Comics.
The first issue of JAKE ELLIS will be in stores in January 2011. Tonci Zonjic (POPGUN, The Immortal Iron Fist, Daredevil) joins Edmondson on the book, producing action-packed art and covers for the series.
"Tonci and I are bringing the idea of psychological thriller to a whole new arena," says Edmondson. "One part mystery, one part friendship, one part James Bond and Jason Bourne lovechild, and one other part sci-fi spy. You'll be asking yourself the whole ride through -- just who is Jake Ellis?"
Jon Moore is the most sought after spy-for-hire in Europe's criminal world. This is because of Jake Ellis, a man who is invisible to everyone except Moore. When a deal goes bad, the only one who can protect Moore from Europe's most dangerous criminals is Jake Ellis. No one but Moore can see Jake Ellis. But Jake Ellis can see everything.
WHO IS JAKE ELLIS? #1 (NOV100403), a 32-page, full-color comic book from Image Comics, will be in stores January 5, 2011, for $2.99. THE LIGHT VOL. 1 TP (OCT100471), a 140-page full-color graphic novel for $16.99, will be in stores December 15, 2010.
For the latest updates, follow Nathan Edmondson on Twitter, www.twitter.com/nhedmondson, and check out the Jake Ellis website at www.whoisjakeellis.com.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
WITH OR WITHOUT VLAD
Tim Seeley
tells Vlad's origin story in HACK/SLASH
: ME WITHOUT YOU one-shot from Image Comics
Berkeley, CA - 20 October 2010 - Cassie Hack has taken out some of the most dangerous slashers in the world. But could she have done it without the help of her enormous sidekick, Vlad? In January 2011, HACK/SLASH fans will finally find out how Cassie and Vlad became an inseparable pair!
The follow-up to the smash hit HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC miniseries, HACK/SLASH: ME WITHOUT YOU reveals the origin of comicdom's favorite hulking sidekick. Before Vlad roamed the country, battling slashers with Cassie Hack, he haunted the alleyways of Chicago as the living urban legend, the Meat Man. But even a cleaver-wielding monster gets lonely, and Vlad's quest to find out who he really is will lead him on a bloody path!
"I was so pleased with how MY FIRST MANIAC turned out," says Hack/Slash writer and creator TIM SEELEY. "Because of that and the reaction from the readers, I decided to tell a story I've been wanting to tell for a long time: the secret origin of Vlad, Cassie's monstrous partner. As with MANIAC, it'll be an accessible story both to new and old readers, with lots of unexpected twists."
HACK/SLASH: ME WITHOUT YOU OS, a 32-page, full-color comic book written by Seeley and illustrated by Daniel Leister, with covers by Leister and Ross Campbell, will be in stores January 5, 2011, for $3.50.
Catch up with the adventures of Cassie and Vlad with the following spectacular collections: HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS Vol. 1 (APR100408, $29.99) and HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS Vol. 2 (MAY100447, $29.99). HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS Vol. 3 (JUN100415, $29.99) will be in stores November 10, 2010, and HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC (S/N HC: SEP100462, $29.99; TP: $9.99) will be in stores November 17, 2010.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Tim Seeley
tells Vlad's origin story in HACK/SLASH: ME WITHOUT YOU one-shot from Image ComicsBerkeley, CA - 20 October 2010 - Cassie Hack has taken out some of the most dangerous slashers in the world. But could she have done it without the help of her enormous sidekick, Vlad? In January 2011, HACK/SLASH fans will finally find out how Cassie and Vlad became an inseparable pair!
The follow-up to the smash hit HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC miniseries, HACK/SLASH: ME WITHOUT YOU reveals the origin of comicdom's favorite hulking sidekick. Before Vlad roamed the country, battling slashers with Cassie Hack, he haunted the alleyways of Chicago as the living urban legend, the Meat Man. But even a cleaver-wielding monster gets lonely, and Vlad's quest to find out who he really is will lead him on a bloody path!
"I was so pleased with how MY FIRST MANIAC turned out," says Hack/Slash writer and creator TIM SEELEY. "Because of that and the reaction from the readers, I decided to tell a story I've been wanting to tell for a long time: the secret origin of Vlad, Cassie's monstrous partner. As with MANIAC, it'll be an accessible story both to new and old readers, with lots of unexpected twists."
HACK/SLASH: ME WITHOUT YOU OS, a 32-page, full-color comic book written by Seeley and illustrated by Daniel Leister, with covers by Leister and Ross Campbell, will be in stores January 5, 2011, for $3.50.
Catch up with the adventures of Cassie and Vlad with the following spectacular collections: HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS Vol. 1 (APR100408, $29.99) and HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS Vol. 2 (MAY100447, $29.99). HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS Vol. 3 (JUN100415, $29.99) will be in stores November 10, 2010, and HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC (S/N HC: SEP100462, $29.99; TP: $9.99) will be in stores November 17, 2010.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
MEET DARREN LYNN BOUSMAN
,
DIRECTOR OF THE SAW
FRANCHISE FILMS AND MOTHER’S DAY
On October 27th, starting at 5:00 P.M., Golden Apple Comics will present an autograph signing with Darren Lynn Bousman, along with writers Rob Levin and Troy Peteri, for the release of the new comic book from Radical Publishing, ABATTOIR.
From director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw franchise, Mother’s Day, Repo! The Genetic Opera) comes a chilling, supernatural tale set in the cold beauty of Middle America in the late 80s. After a brutal massacre takes place in a gorgeous house, real estate agent and family man Richard Ashwalt is assigned the impossible task of picking up the pieces and selling the property. As Richard inspects the blood-soaked grounds, a twisted old man arrives at the house with a sinister and terrifying purpose. Richard is about to be drawn into a web of shadows, murders and massacres that will shatter him to his very core!
ABATTOIR issue #1 autograph event will take place in Los Angeles at Golden Apple Comics on October 27th, 2010 from 5-7 P.M. at 7018 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. For more information, please call 323-658-6047.
About Radical Publishing
In a world of publishing where the market is always hungry for the next fresh property, one new publisher is looking to shake things up and is delivering exciting creative products with a bold new business approach. Aptly named, Radical Publishing is leveraging on its experienced leadership, dynamic crew and unique business infrastructure to create that vital connection throughout the media space.
Founded by Barry Levine and Jesse Berger, Radical Publishing is a manufacturer of the next generation of premium comic book products, with a focus on high-concept stories and artwork by marquee and newly discovered talent. In addition, the quality of the work ensures a longer shelf life for each property as a collective library of high concepts. For more information, visit www.radicalpublishing.com.
About Golden Apple Comics
Golden Apple Comics has been the premier comic book & pop culture store in Los Angeles for over 30 years. Always cutting edge & proactive in the community, Golden Apple views this as a great opportunity to attract new readers to our thriving industry. A place in LA for anything groundbreaking in the comic world.
, DIRECTOR OF THE SAW
FRANCHISE FILMS AND MOTHER’S DAYOn October 27th, starting at 5:00 P.M., Golden Apple Comics will present an autograph signing with Darren Lynn Bousman, along with writers Rob Levin and Troy Peteri, for the release of the new comic book from Radical Publishing, ABATTOIR.
From director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw franchise, Mother’s Day, Repo! The Genetic Opera) comes a chilling, supernatural tale set in the cold beauty of Middle America in the late 80s. After a brutal massacre takes place in a gorgeous house, real estate agent and family man Richard Ashwalt is assigned the impossible task of picking up the pieces and selling the property. As Richard inspects the blood-soaked grounds, a twisted old man arrives at the house with a sinister and terrifying purpose. Richard is about to be drawn into a web of shadows, murders and massacres that will shatter him to his very core!
ABATTOIR issue #1 autograph event will take place in Los Angeles at Golden Apple Comics on October 27th, 2010 from 5-7 P.M. at 7018 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. For more information, please call 323-658-6047.
About Radical Publishing
In a world of publishing where the market is always hungry for the next fresh property, one new publisher is looking to shake things up and is delivering exciting creative products with a bold new business approach. Aptly named, Radical Publishing is leveraging on its experienced leadership, dynamic crew and unique business infrastructure to create that vital connection throughout the media space.
Founded by Barry Levine and Jesse Berger, Radical Publishing is a manufacturer of the next generation of premium comic book products, with a focus on high-concept stories and artwork by marquee and newly discovered talent. In addition, the quality of the work ensures a longer shelf life for each property as a collective library of high concepts. For more information, visit www.radicalpublishing.com.
About Golden Apple Comics
Golden Apple Comics has been the premier comic book & pop culture store in Los Angeles for over 30 years. Always cutting edge & proactive in the community, Golden Apple views this as a great opportunity to attract new readers to our thriving industry. A place in LA for anything groundbreaking in the comic world.
STAR WARS®: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES™ GALACTIC PASSPORT NOW AVAILABLE AT NORTH AMERICAN RETAILERS
More Than Two Million Fans Have Joined the Force Online and Players Can Now Purchase Exclusive Content Including a Yoda Bobblehead and an All-New Playable Race
SAN DIEGO and SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 19, 2010 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) and LucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Ltd., have announced that the Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures™ Galactic Passport is now available for purchase at major North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $19.99. The all-new retail package includes a 90-day premium Jedi Membership, 500 Station Cash™, the exclusive Togruta playable character species, a Yoda bobblehead monitor topper, additional digital content and more.
“With the launch of Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport at retail we are able to offer fans a mix of real-world and virtual world content to enjoy and enhance their gameplay,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “With the holiday season right around the corner, the Galactic Passport and Yoda bobblehead will make great stocking stuffers for Star Wars fans of all ages.”
Developed and published by SOE, creators of the critically acclaimed kids’ game, Free Realms™, and licensed by LucasArts, in conjunction with Lucasfilm Ltd., Clone Wars Adventures is an action-packed browser-played virtual world based on the characters and plot of the hit Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™ animated TV series on Cartoon Network™. Players can now experience fun minigames, daily activities, events, rewards, lively social environments and competition alongside their favorite Star Wars characters, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and Ahsoka Tano.
“Following new episodes, each week since launch Clone Wars Adventures has added a variety of wearables, items and fresh minigame content taken directly from the animated show,” said Mary Bihr, Global VP of Publishing, LucasArts. “With more than two million registered players to date, Clone Wars Adventures resonates with the series fans and adds a whole new dimension of fan immersion.”
Later this month, Clone Wars Adventures $10 Station Cash cards will also be available at major North American retailers. Each major retailer will have an exclusive virtual item set for players to collect, Anakin Skywalker, Commander Cody or Captain Argyus (four total items in each set) with the purchase of their respective Station Cash cards. One item in the collection will be granted each time a new card is redeemed in-game. These cards will be the only way to gain access to these armor and wearable sets.
In Clone Wars Adventures, players become the next great hero of the Republic by creating their own personal avatar with thousands of customization options. As members of the Republic, they will speed through space in a Starfighter, take out waves of battle droids in Tower Defense, and test their brains with challenging Droid™ programming puzzles. Players can also purchase legendary Star Wars outfits, items and accessories through micro-transactions using Station Cash, SOE’s virtual currency.
Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, the ultimate virtual destination for a new generation of Star Wars fans, is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up, with content descriptors for Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence.
To play Clone Wars Adventures now please visit: http://www.clonewarsadventures.com/.
More Than Two Million Fans Have Joined the Force Online and Players Can Now Purchase Exclusive Content Including a Yoda Bobblehead and an All-New Playable Race
SAN DIEGO and SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 19, 2010 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) and LucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Ltd., have announced that the Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures™ Galactic Passport is now available for purchase at major North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $19.99. The all-new retail package includes a 90-day premium Jedi Membership, 500 Station Cash™, the exclusive Togruta playable character species, a Yoda bobblehead monitor topper, additional digital content and more.
“With the launch of Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport at retail we are able to offer fans a mix of real-world and virtual world content to enjoy and enhance their gameplay,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “With the holiday season right around the corner, the Galactic Passport and Yoda bobblehead will make great stocking stuffers for Star Wars fans of all ages.”
Developed and published by SOE, creators of the critically acclaimed kids’ game, Free Realms™, and licensed by LucasArts, in conjunction with Lucasfilm Ltd., Clone Wars Adventures is an action-packed browser-played virtual world based on the characters and plot of the hit Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™ animated TV series on Cartoon Network™. Players can now experience fun minigames, daily activities, events, rewards, lively social environments and competition alongside their favorite Star Wars characters, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and Ahsoka Tano.
“Following new episodes, each week since launch Clone Wars Adventures has added a variety of wearables, items and fresh minigame content taken directly from the animated show,” said Mary Bihr, Global VP of Publishing, LucasArts. “With more than two million registered players to date, Clone Wars Adventures resonates with the series fans and adds a whole new dimension of fan immersion.”
Later this month, Clone Wars Adventures $10 Station Cash cards will also be available at major North American retailers. Each major retailer will have an exclusive virtual item set for players to collect, Anakin Skywalker, Commander Cody or Captain Argyus (four total items in each set) with the purchase of their respective Station Cash cards. One item in the collection will be granted each time a new card is redeemed in-game. These cards will be the only way to gain access to these armor and wearable sets.
In Clone Wars Adventures, players become the next great hero of the Republic by creating their own personal avatar with thousands of customization options. As members of the Republic, they will speed through space in a Starfighter, take out waves of battle droids in Tower Defense, and test their brains with challenging Droid™ programming puzzles. Players can also purchase legendary Star Wars outfits, items and accessories through micro-transactions using Station Cash, SOE’s virtual currency.
Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, the ultimate virtual destination for a new generation of Star Wars fans, is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up, with content descriptors for Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence.
To play Clone Wars Adventures now please visit: http://www.clonewarsadventures.com/.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: eigoMANGA Publishes "Alpha League" Super-hero Children's Book
(San Francisco, CA) -- eigoMANGA proudly announces the publication of "Alpha League" (Diamond Order Code OCT101282), a children's book created by David Karrow and Joseph Butts.
"Alpha League" is a big world, big adventure, big vocabulary super-hero children's book. The advanced vocabulary and geographical elements give children a variety of focal points for learning. "Alpha League" features child-heroes from all over the world, and incorporates realms of science-fiction and fantasy.
"Alpha League" is available for pre-order now and ships on December 29, 2010.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Alpha League
By: David Karrow, Joseph Butts
Type: Book (Educational)
Publisher: eigoMANGA
Release Date: December 29, 2010
Distributor: Diamond Distributors
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95
UPC: 580004574878451995
Product ID: OCT101282 F ALPHA LEAGUE
About eigoMANGA
eigoMANGA is a comic book publishing company that specializes in creating original Japanese-influenced comic books and media productions. Visit http://www.eigoMANGA.com
(San Francisco, CA) -- eigoMANGA proudly announces the publication of "Alpha League" (Diamond Order Code OCT101282), a children's book created by David Karrow and Joseph Butts.
"Alpha League" is a big world, big adventure, big vocabulary super-hero children's book. The advanced vocabulary and geographical elements give children a variety of focal points for learning. "Alpha League" features child-heroes from all over the world, and incorporates realms of science-fiction and fantasy.
"Alpha League" is available for pre-order now and ships on December 29, 2010.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Alpha League
By: David Karrow, Joseph Butts
Type: Book (Educational)
Publisher: eigoMANGA
Release Date: December 29, 2010
Distributor: Diamond Distributors
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95
UPC: 580004574878451995
Product ID: OCT101282 F ALPHA LEAGUE
About eigoMANGA
eigoMANGA is a comic book publishing company that specializes in creating original Japanese-influenced comic books and media productions. Visit http://www.eigoMANGA.com
Comicpalooza National Comic Book Live Art Fest to Benefit Hero Initiative
Houston, TX – Oct. 7, 2010– The Comicpalooza National Live Art Fest is a charity event in which comic book and manga artists across the nation will flash their mad art skills to the whole world by drawing, sketching, and painting while the public watches. The gathered comic and anime fans can bid on their favorite pieces of art as they are finished. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Hero Initiative.
The ‘Fest will take place simultaneously in all participating cities on January 22, 2011. These events will be held with the cooperation of arts organizations in each community. Currently, confirmed cities include Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Baton Rouge. Organizations that wish to participate in the Comcipalooza National Live Art Fest may request more information by sending an email to LiveArt@comicpalooza.com. Comicpalooza will accept additional arts organizations as partners in cities until Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.
The Comicpalooza National Live Art Fest is sponsored in part by Blue Line Pro, one of the largest manufacturers of professional comic art supplies.
The Hero Initiative is a publicly supported not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation created to provide assistance to yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Comicpalooza (Trademark pending) is an annual multi-genre convention held in Houston, Texas, and features comics, sci-fi, anime, horror, steampunk, New Media, film, and celebrities. The next Comicpalooza will be held March 26-28, 2010 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Sponsors for Comicpalooza include the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, FUNimation, and the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP).
Startling Events, LLC is the organizing events company for Comicpalooza. Startling Events, LLC is incorporated in Katy, Texas, a suburb of Houston, Texas.
Comicpalooza National Live Art Fest to Benefit Hero Initiative
Event name: Comicpalooza
Event date: Jan 22, 2011
Convention date: May 27-29, 2011
www.comicpalooza.com
www.twitter.com/comicpalooza
www.facebook.com/comicpalooza
Houston, TX – Oct. 7, 2010– The Comicpalooza National Live Art Fest is a charity event in which comic book and manga artists across the nation will flash their mad art skills to the whole world by drawing, sketching, and painting while the public watches. The gathered comic and anime fans can bid on their favorite pieces of art as they are finished. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Hero Initiative.
The ‘Fest will take place simultaneously in all participating cities on January 22, 2011. These events will be held with the cooperation of arts organizations in each community. Currently, confirmed cities include Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Baton Rouge. Organizations that wish to participate in the Comcipalooza National Live Art Fest may request more information by sending an email to LiveArt@comicpalooza.com. Comicpalooza will accept additional arts organizations as partners in cities until Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.
The Comicpalooza National Live Art Fest is sponsored in part by Blue Line Pro, one of the largest manufacturers of professional comic art supplies.
The Hero Initiative is a publicly supported not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation created to provide assistance to yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Comicpalooza (Trademark pending) is an annual multi-genre convention held in Houston, Texas, and features comics, sci-fi, anime, horror, steampunk, New Media, film, and celebrities. The next Comicpalooza will be held March 26-28, 2010 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Sponsors for Comicpalooza include the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, FUNimation, and the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP).
Startling Events, LLC is the organizing events company for Comicpalooza. Startling Events, LLC is incorporated in Katy, Texas, a suburb of Houston, Texas.
Comicpalooza National Live Art Fest to Benefit Hero Initiative
Event name: Comicpalooza
Event date: Jan 22, 2011
Convention date: May 27-29, 2011
www.comicpalooza.com
www.twitter.com/comicpalooza
www.facebook.com/comicpalooza
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Syfy is debuting a new reality series called "Hollywood Treasure" on Wednesday, October 27 featuring Joe Maddalena, the world's leading authority on entertainment memorabilia. Joe hunts down the memorabilia items, and auctions them off for top-dollar to pop culture collectors. Recent finds include the Wicked Witch's Hat from The Wizard of Oz, Jeannie's Bottle from I Dream of Jeannie, and the Magic Carpet Bag from Mary Poppins.
On November 6 at the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios, he'll be holding another auction to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Back to the Future. This auction will be open to the public, and people are also able to make bids on items online at HYPERLINK "http://www.icollector.com/" \o "blocked::http://www.icollector.com/http://www.icollector.com/"; www.icollector.com and HYPERLINK "http://www.profilesinhistory.com/" \o "blocked::http://www.profilesinhistory.com/http://www.profilesinhistory.com/"; www.profilesinhistory.com. All proceeds from the auction will go to benefit Michael J. Fox's foundation.
In addition, the auction will feature general memorabilia items for bid, including:
· The original Superman comics No. 1 1939 valued at $100,000 -$200,000;
· A screen used Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory valued at $8,000 - $12,000;
· Michael Jackson's stage-worn Victory Tour sunglasses, which he gave to Corey Feldman as a gift, valued at $10,000 - $15,000.
Joe is also hunting down the lost Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz, which were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, MN in 2005. He's putting up a $10,000 reward to anyone who can help his hunt. He is working with an investigator and has some solid leads which he can share with you.
Below is a brief description on the series. Joe is very well-spoken, incredibly knowledgeable, filled with priceless stories, and is fun and easy to talk to.
Please let me know if you'd like to do a story in advance of the October 27 premiere of his new show, and to also alert people about this cool auction happening Nov. 6.
If you are interested in a viewing copy of the first two episodes of "Hollywood Treasure," please let me know.
HOLLYWOOD TREASURE
Two back-to-back half hour episodes
Wednesdays (10:00 - 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Syfy
Starting October 27
Syfy's new reality series, Hollywood Treasure, featuring Joe Maddalena, will premiere Wednesday, October 27 with two back-to-back half-hour episodes at 10:00pm and 10:30pm.
Hollywood Treasure is a weekly documentary-reality series that delves into the intricate world of collecting of showbiz and pop culture memorabilia, including science fiction and fantasy props and costumes. The series follows Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History and the world's largest auctioneer of original movie, television and pop culture collectibles.
Each episode follows Joe and his crew as they travel the globe searching for the most compelling, rare, and sought-after Hollywood memorabilia. Sometimes combing through basements and attics to uncover lost Hollywood treasure, and other times meeting with celebrities to view their personal keepsakes, Joe tracks leads and does whatever it takes to seal the deal for a piece of Hollywood history. From the Wicked Witch of the West hat to the vintage Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car to the Mary Poppins carpet bag, Maddalena will stop at nothing to hunt down some of Hollywood's most legendary and mythical items. Episodes culminate with Joe presiding over a world-class auction, where all of the collectibles are sold to fans and collectors from around the world.
Hollywood Treasure is produced by Shevick*Zupon Entertainment. Jerry Shevick, Mark Zupon and Bruce Toms are Executive Producers, and Co-Executive Producer is Steve Longo.
On November 6 at the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios, he'll be holding another auction to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Back to the Future. This auction will be open to the public, and people are also able to make bids on items online at HYPERLINK "http://www.icollector.com/" \o "blocked::http://www.icollector.com/http://www.icollector.com/"; www.icollector.com and HYPERLINK "http://www.profilesinhistory.com/" \o "blocked::http://www.profilesinhistory.com/http://www.profilesinhistory.com/"; www.profilesinhistory.com. All proceeds from the auction will go to benefit Michael J. Fox's foundation.
In addition, the auction will feature general memorabilia items for bid, including:
· The original Superman comics No. 1 1939 valued at $100,000 -$200,000;
· A screen used Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory valued at $8,000 - $12,000;
· Michael Jackson's stage-worn Victory Tour sunglasses, which he gave to Corey Feldman as a gift, valued at $10,000 - $15,000.
Joe is also hunting down the lost Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz, which were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, MN in 2005. He's putting up a $10,000 reward to anyone who can help his hunt. He is working with an investigator and has some solid leads which he can share with you.
Below is a brief description on the series. Joe is very well-spoken, incredibly knowledgeable, filled with priceless stories, and is fun and easy to talk to.
Please let me know if you'd like to do a story in advance of the October 27 premiere of his new show, and to also alert people about this cool auction happening Nov. 6.
If you are interested in a viewing copy of the first two episodes of "Hollywood Treasure," please let me know.
HOLLYWOOD TREASURE
Two back-to-back half hour episodes
Wednesdays (10:00 - 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Syfy
Starting October 27
Syfy's new reality series, Hollywood Treasure, featuring Joe Maddalena, will premiere Wednesday, October 27 with two back-to-back half-hour episodes at 10:00pm and 10:30pm.
Hollywood Treasure is a weekly documentary-reality series that delves into the intricate world of collecting of showbiz and pop culture memorabilia, including science fiction and fantasy props and costumes. The series follows Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History and the world's largest auctioneer of original movie, television and pop culture collectibles.
Each episode follows Joe and his crew as they travel the globe searching for the most compelling, rare, and sought-after Hollywood memorabilia. Sometimes combing through basements and attics to uncover lost Hollywood treasure, and other times meeting with celebrities to view their personal keepsakes, Joe tracks leads and does whatever it takes to seal the deal for a piece of Hollywood history. From the Wicked Witch of the West hat to the vintage Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car to the Mary Poppins carpet bag, Maddalena will stop at nothing to hunt down some of Hollywood's most legendary and mythical items. Episodes culminate with Joe presiding over a world-class auction, where all of the collectibles are sold to fans and collectors from around the world.
Hollywood Treasure is produced by Shevick*Zupon Entertainment. Jerry Shevick, Mark Zupon and Bruce Toms are Executive Producers, and Co-Executive Producer is Steve Longo.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Destroy All Movies!!! Hits The Shelves And The Road
Destroy All Movies
!!!: The Complete Guide To Punks On Film is a wildly comprehensive release featuring A-to-Z coverage of over 1100 films from around the world, as well as dozens of exclusive interviews with the cast/creators of crucial titles like Repo Man, Return of the Living Dead, The Decline of Western Civilization and Valley Girl. Editors Zack Carlson and Bryan Connolly reviewed countless prime examples of straight-to-VHS slasher trash, Brooklyn skid row masterpieces, Filipino breakdancing fairytales, no-budget apocalyptic epics and movies that shouldn't even have been released, many of which have never been written about. Plus hundreds of eyeball-smashing stills and posters, many in full color!
This hot pink-infused tome nails down decades of insanity with superhuman research, vicious precision and electrically charged stills and images, and is the first and final definitive armchair roadmap to punk and new wave on celluloid. After over 5 years and 20,000 movies researched, this pulse-bursting monument to lowbrow cultural obsession is a must for all film fanatics, music maniacs, anti-fashion mutants, '80s nostalgists, sleazoids, cop-killers and spazzmatics!
DAM!!! also features tons of exclusive interviews with music/big screen luminaries including Ian MacKaye, Richard Hell, Penelope Spheeris, Nick Zedd, John Doe & Exene Cervenka, Alex Cox, Martha Coolidge, Lee Ving, Keith Morris, Mary Woronov and many more!
Destroy All Movies!!!: The Complete Guide To Punks On Film is slated to be released November 2010 just in time for Carlson and Connolly to hit the road on a movie screening and book signing tour. These two cinemasochists will pack a van full of books and 33mm film prints, doing 17 events in 8 cities in 14 days. Bookstore shows will incorporate the occasional live hardcore band or pile of free doughnuts, while ultra-rare 35mm theatrical screenings will include:
CLASS OF 1984 (1982) - Punk teen maniacs live the chaos in director Mark Lester's rabid ode to juvenile delinquency. The most violent punk classic of all boils over into mayhem as teachers take on new wave students in a battle to the DEATH!!
TIMES SQUARE (1980) - Two teenage girls set New York on fire in the ultimate street punk battle cry. This film was thought lost -- even by the studio that released it -- but we've found a one-of-a-kind 35mm print!
URGH!: A MUSIC WAR (1981) - The crucial on-stage document of the then-rampaging punk and new wave explosion. Earth-shaking performances from countless bands including Devo! Dead Kennedys! Klaus Nomi! Gary Numan! The Go-Go's! The Cramps! X! Gang of Four! Must be seen to be believed.
VALLEY GIRL (1983) - This '80s teen masterpiece is the first, last and most hilarious word in punk heartbreak. Nicolas Cage stars as an LA new waver who gets his guts tangled up over an all-American high school princess. Unstoppable.
…all these plus punk classics like LADIES & GENTLEMEN - THE FABULOUS STAINS, GET CRAZY, the afterschool special THE DAY MY KID WENT PUNK and many more!
Fantagraphics Books & The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Present:
THE DESTROY ALL MOVIES!!! TOUR
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PUNKS ON FILM
Meet authors Zack Carlson & Bryan Connolly plus special guests!
MOVIES, BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE! ALL MOVIES SCREENED IN 35MM!
PunksOnFilm.com
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Tues, Nov 9 • 7PM
Film Screening: VALLEY GIRL & TIMES SQUARE
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-1848
www.guildcinema.com
SEATTLE, WA
Fri, Nov 12 • 5PM
Book Signing: Scarecrow Video
5030 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8554
www.scarecrow.com
Fri, Nov 12 • 7PM
Film Screening: VALLEY GIRL, GET CRAZY, CLASS OF 1984, URGH!
The Grand Illusion Cinema
1403 NE 50th St.
Seattle, WA 98105 - (206) 523-3935
www.grandillusioncinema.org
Sat, Nov 13 • 2PM
Book Signing: Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 South Vale St (at Airport Way S.)
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 658-0110
www.fantagraphics.com
OLYMPIA, WA
Sat, Nov 13 • 6PM
Film Screening: THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION PARTS 1 & 3
With Special Guest Penelope Spheeris
Capitol Theatre
206 5th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-6670
www.olympiafilmfestival.org
OLYMPIA, WA (cont)
Sun, Nov 14 • 1PM
Book Signing: Orca Books
509 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 352-1456
www.orcabooks.com
Sun, Nov 14 • 7PM
Film Screening: LADIES & GENTLEMEN -- THE FABULOUS STAINS and TIMES SQUARE
Capitol Theatre
206 5th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-6670
www.olympiafilmfestival.org
Mon, Nov 15 • 8PM
Book Signing w/ live music by White Boss
Olympia Timberland Library downtown
313 8th Ave Southeast
Olympia, WAn 98501
(360) 352-0595
www.trlib.org
PORTLAND, OR
Tues, Nov 16 • 6:30PM
Book Signing with DJ HWY 7
Reading Frenzy
921 SW Oak St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 274-1449
www.readingfrenzy.com
Tues, Nov 16 • 9PM
Film Screening: ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
EUGENE, OR
Wed, Nov 17 • 6PM
Film Screening: ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL & URGH!
Bijou Art Cinema
492 E 13th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 686-2458
www.bijou-cinemas.com
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Thurs, Nov 18 • 9:45PM
Film Screening: CLASS OF 1984
Del Mar Theater
1124 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 469-3220
www.thenick.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fri, Nov 19 • 3PM
Book Signing: Needles & Pens
3253 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 255-1534
www.needles-pens.com
Fri, Nov 19 • 7PM
Film Screening: SURF II & TIMES SQUARE
Destroy All Movies
!!!: The Complete Guide To Punks On Film is a wildly comprehensive release featuring A-to-Z coverage of over 1100 films from around the world, as well as dozens of exclusive interviews with the cast/creators of crucial titles like Repo Man, Return of the Living Dead, The Decline of Western Civilization and Valley Girl. Editors Zack Carlson and Bryan Connolly reviewed countless prime examples of straight-to-VHS slasher trash, Brooklyn skid row masterpieces, Filipino breakdancing fairytales, no-budget apocalyptic epics and movies that shouldn't even have been released, many of which have never been written about. Plus hundreds of eyeball-smashing stills and posters, many in full color!This hot pink-infused tome nails down decades of insanity with superhuman research, vicious precision and electrically charged stills and images, and is the first and final definitive armchair roadmap to punk and new wave on celluloid. After over 5 years and 20,000 movies researched, this pulse-bursting monument to lowbrow cultural obsession is a must for all film fanatics, music maniacs, anti-fashion mutants, '80s nostalgists, sleazoids, cop-killers and spazzmatics!
DAM!!! also features tons of exclusive interviews with music/big screen luminaries including Ian MacKaye, Richard Hell, Penelope Spheeris, Nick Zedd, John Doe & Exene Cervenka, Alex Cox, Martha Coolidge, Lee Ving, Keith Morris, Mary Woronov and many more!
Destroy All Movies!!!: The Complete Guide To Punks On Film is slated to be released November 2010 just in time for Carlson and Connolly to hit the road on a movie screening and book signing tour. These two cinemasochists will pack a van full of books and 33mm film prints, doing 17 events in 8 cities in 14 days. Bookstore shows will incorporate the occasional live hardcore band or pile of free doughnuts, while ultra-rare 35mm theatrical screenings will include:
CLASS OF 1984 (1982) - Punk teen maniacs live the chaos in director Mark Lester's rabid ode to juvenile delinquency. The most violent punk classic of all boils over into mayhem as teachers take on new wave students in a battle to the DEATH!!
TIMES SQUARE (1980) - Two teenage girls set New York on fire in the ultimate street punk battle cry. This film was thought lost -- even by the studio that released it -- but we've found a one-of-a-kind 35mm print!
URGH!: A MUSIC WAR (1981) - The crucial on-stage document of the then-rampaging punk and new wave explosion. Earth-shaking performances from countless bands including Devo! Dead Kennedys! Klaus Nomi! Gary Numan! The Go-Go's! The Cramps! X! Gang of Four! Must be seen to be believed.
VALLEY GIRL (1983) - This '80s teen masterpiece is the first, last and most hilarious word in punk heartbreak. Nicolas Cage stars as an LA new waver who gets his guts tangled up over an all-American high school princess. Unstoppable.
…all these plus punk classics like LADIES & GENTLEMEN - THE FABULOUS STAINS, GET CRAZY, the afterschool special THE DAY MY KID WENT PUNK and many more!
Fantagraphics Books & The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Present:
THE DESTROY ALL MOVIES!!! TOUR
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PUNKS ON FILM
Meet authors Zack Carlson & Bryan Connolly plus special guests!
MOVIES, BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE! ALL MOVIES SCREENED IN 35MM!
PunksOnFilm.com
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Tues, Nov 9 • 7PM
Film Screening: VALLEY GIRL & TIMES SQUARE
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-1848
www.guildcinema.com
SEATTLE, WA
Fri, Nov 12 • 5PM
Book Signing: Scarecrow Video
5030 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8554
www.scarecrow.com
Fri, Nov 12 • 7PM
Film Screening: VALLEY GIRL, GET CRAZY, CLASS OF 1984, URGH!
The Grand Illusion Cinema
1403 NE 50th St.
Seattle, WA 98105 - (206) 523-3935
www.grandillusioncinema.org
Sat, Nov 13 • 2PM
Book Signing: Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 South Vale St (at Airport Way S.)
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 658-0110
www.fantagraphics.com
OLYMPIA, WA
Sat, Nov 13 • 6PM
Film Screening: THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION PARTS 1 & 3
With Special Guest Penelope Spheeris
Capitol Theatre
206 5th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-6670
www.olympiafilmfestival.org
OLYMPIA, WA (cont)
Sun, Nov 14 • 1PM
Book Signing: Orca Books
509 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 352-1456
www.orcabooks.com
Sun, Nov 14 • 7PM
Film Screening: LADIES & GENTLEMEN -- THE FABULOUS STAINS and TIMES SQUARE
Capitol Theatre
206 5th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-6670
www.olympiafilmfestival.org
Mon, Nov 15 • 8PM
Book Signing w/ live music by White Boss
Olympia Timberland Library downtown
313 8th Ave Southeast
Olympia, WAn 98501
(360) 352-0595
www.trlib.org
PORTLAND, OR
Tues, Nov 16 • 6:30PM
Book Signing with DJ HWY 7
Reading Frenzy
921 SW Oak St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 274-1449
www.readingfrenzy.com
Tues, Nov 16 • 9PM
Film Screening: ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
EUGENE, OR
Wed, Nov 17 • 6PM
Film Screening: ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL & URGH!
Bijou Art Cinema
492 E 13th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 686-2458
www.bijou-cinemas.com
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Thurs, Nov 18 • 9:45PM
Film Screening: CLASS OF 1984
Del Mar Theater
1124 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 469-3220
www.thenick.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fri, Nov 19 • 3PM
Book Signing: Needles & Pens
3253 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 255-1534
www.needles-pens.com
Fri, Nov 19 • 7PM
Film Screening: SURF II & TIMES SQUARE
The Hurley )( Gallery Space presents an exhibition featuring a 36 foot mural collaboration with renowned artists Nathan Ota and 'RISK' entitled
"Good Times"
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 6:00pm - 10:00pm
(Costa Mesa, CA - October 11, 2010) - The Hurley )(SPACE Gallery is excited to present a mural collaboration with celebrated artists Nathan Ota and graffiti artist 'RISK' (Kelly Graval), a member of the legendary Seventh Letter Crew. In addition to the 36 ft. mural collaboration, the galley will feature some of Ota's smaller illustration works.
This exhibit opening will also mark the debut of Nathan Ota's vinyl figure collectible "Midnight Crooner"; a collaborative project with toy pioneers Three Zero and Strange Co., collectively called "Double Super". "Midnight Crooner" is based on an original painting by Nathan Ota from 2008 and features special tailored clothing including an actual working lamp. Ota has also hand painted a number of limited addition cases for the figures as well, which will be available for purchase at the exhibit.
Starting with a fascination in the art of graffiti Nathan Ota made his way into the world of illustration, working in almost every arena of art and media including; newspapers, magazines, recording companies, background art for the gaming industry, and gallery. In addition to his numerous gallery exhibitions and achievements as an illustrator Ota teaches drawing, painting and design to the bright young minds at the Otis College of Art and Design as well as Santa Monica College.
In a career spanning 27 years, RISK has impacted the evolution of graffiti as an art form in Los Angeles and worldwide. RISK gained major notoriety for his unique style and pushed the limits of graffiti further than any writer in L.A. had before: He was one of the first writers in Southern California to paint freight trains, and he pioneered writing on "heavens," or freeway overpasses. At the peak of his career he took graffiti from the streets and into the gallery with the launch of the Third Rail series of art shows, and later parlayed the name into the first authentic line of graffiti-inspired clothing.
Nathan Ota and RISK collaborated together over 25 years ago when they were classmates in high school. After high school they went their separate ways but reconnected once again through their mutual friends in the artist community.
"We did a collaboration piece for an in-store artist signing and were just amazed on how our work looked together and we both just looked at each other and I think we both knew we had to do more. This piece we did for Hurley is just that. Two friends that used to do graffiti over 2 decades ago coming together again with newfound skills and maturity doing it again!" - Nathan Ota
WHAT: Nathan Ota featuring a collaboration with Seventh Letter Crew's RISK
WHEN: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
WHERE: Hurley's )(SPACE Gallery
1945 Placentia Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
The event will be catered by Long Board Ice Cream and Kogi Food Truck. Surprise musical guest to be announced. "Midnight Crooner" figures will be available for purchase at this exhibit and is also available for pre-order on their website, http://www.strangeco.com/Retail_item.php?id=3037&cat=90
About Hurley
Founded in 1999, Hurley is an authentic "Microphone for Youth" brand rooted in surf,
skate, art, music and beach cultures. Driven by creativity and freedom of expression,
Hurley develops world-class products for guys, girls and kids, including sportswear,
footwear, eyewear, accessories, loungewear, swimwear and wetsuits. A wholly owned,
independently run subsidiary of Nike, Inc., Hurley's corporate headquarters are
located in Costa Mesa, CA, with international offices in Tokyo, Sydney, Barcelona and
Bali. www.hurley.com
"Good Times"
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 6:00pm - 10:00pm
(Costa Mesa, CA - October 11, 2010) - The Hurley )(SPACE Gallery is excited to present a mural collaboration with celebrated artists Nathan Ota and graffiti artist 'RISK' (Kelly Graval), a member of the legendary Seventh Letter Crew. In addition to the 36 ft. mural collaboration, the galley will feature some of Ota's smaller illustration works.
This exhibit opening will also mark the debut of Nathan Ota's vinyl figure collectible "Midnight Crooner"; a collaborative project with toy pioneers Three Zero and Strange Co., collectively called "Double Super". "Midnight Crooner" is based on an original painting by Nathan Ota from 2008 and features special tailored clothing including an actual working lamp. Ota has also hand painted a number of limited addition cases for the figures as well, which will be available for purchase at the exhibit.
Starting with a fascination in the art of graffiti Nathan Ota made his way into the world of illustration, working in almost every arena of art and media including; newspapers, magazines, recording companies, background art for the gaming industry, and gallery. In addition to his numerous gallery exhibitions and achievements as an illustrator Ota teaches drawing, painting and design to the bright young minds at the Otis College of Art and Design as well as Santa Monica College.
In a career spanning 27 years, RISK has impacted the evolution of graffiti as an art form in Los Angeles and worldwide. RISK gained major notoriety for his unique style and pushed the limits of graffiti further than any writer in L.A. had before: He was one of the first writers in Southern California to paint freight trains, and he pioneered writing on "heavens," or freeway overpasses. At the peak of his career he took graffiti from the streets and into the gallery with the launch of the Third Rail series of art shows, and later parlayed the name into the first authentic line of graffiti-inspired clothing.
Nathan Ota and RISK collaborated together over 25 years ago when they were classmates in high school. After high school they went their separate ways but reconnected once again through their mutual friends in the artist community.
"We did a collaboration piece for an in-store artist signing and were just amazed on how our work looked together and we both just looked at each other and I think we both knew we had to do more. This piece we did for Hurley is just that. Two friends that used to do graffiti over 2 decades ago coming together again with newfound skills and maturity doing it again!" - Nathan Ota
WHAT: Nathan Ota featuring a collaboration with Seventh Letter Crew's RISK
WHEN: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
WHERE: Hurley's )(SPACE Gallery
1945 Placentia Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
The event will be catered by Long Board Ice Cream and Kogi Food Truck. Surprise musical guest to be announced. "Midnight Crooner" figures will be available for purchase at this exhibit and is also available for pre-order on their website, http://www.strangeco.com/Retail_item.php?id=3037&cat=90
About Hurley
Founded in 1999, Hurley is an authentic "Microphone for Youth" brand rooted in surf,
skate, art, music and beach cultures. Driven by creativity and freedom of expression,
Hurley develops world-class products for guys, girls and kids, including sportswear,
footwear, eyewear, accessories, loungewear, swimwear and wetsuits. A wholly owned,
independently run subsidiary of Nike, Inc., Hurley's corporate headquarters are
located in Costa Mesa, CA, with international offices in Tokyo, Sydney, Barcelona and
Bali. www.hurley.com
COREY FELDMAN
ANNOUNCES
“THE LOST BOYS
BALL” HOUSE OF BLUES TOUR
WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES
BY TRUTH MOVEMENT
Four City Tour Kicks Off on October 21
Los Angeles, CA/October 11, 2010/positivePR -In what is sure to be a ground-breaking live event, Corey Feldman and his band Truth Movement announce, “The Lost Boys Ball,” a four city House of Blues tour kicking off in San Diego, CA, on October 21, followed by Las Vegas, NV (October 23); Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, CA (October 24); and Anaheim, CA (October 28). Each tour date will feature a screening of the classic Lost Boys film, clips from Lost Boys: The Thirst (releasing on Warner Home Video, October 12), and a performance by Feldman’s band, Truth Movement.
Tickets can be purchased at LiveNation.com.
The events are being billed as “happenings” where other “Lost Boys” fans get to hang out. The evening will feature costume contests, themed dinners, live Q&A sessions with Feldman and on certain dates - other surprise guests. There will be an elaborate light and laser show along with special VIP packages offering post-parties and photo opportunities with Feldman.
“We are creating a new medium in the touring industry, and I am thrilled to be a part of it,” commented Feldman. “I am also so excited that Lost Boys fans and fans of Truth Movement can now share a live experience that truly is history in the making.”
To learn more about Truth Movement and Corey Feldman, please visit www.coreyfeldman.net, or www.myspace.com/technologyanalogy. For additional ticket and tour information visit LiveNation.com.
About Truth Movement: Fronted by singer /songwriter Corey Feldman, Truth Movement is a Pink Floyd-inspired homage to classic rock and is made up of a group of young and very talented Los Angeles musicians who have been playing together for several years. Their namesake is a tribute to Corey's desire to write and perform with honesty and a goal to advocate the truth.
ANNOUNCES“THE LOST BOYS
BALL” HOUSE OF BLUES TOURWITH LIVE PERFORMANCES
BY TRUTH MOVEMENT
Four City Tour Kicks Off on October 21
Los Angeles, CA/October 11, 2010/positivePR -In what is sure to be a ground-breaking live event, Corey Feldman and his band Truth Movement announce, “The Lost Boys Ball,” a four city House of Blues tour kicking off in San Diego, CA, on October 21, followed by Las Vegas, NV (October 23); Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, CA (October 24); and Anaheim, CA (October 28). Each tour date will feature a screening of the classic Lost Boys film, clips from Lost Boys: The Thirst (releasing on Warner Home Video, October 12), and a performance by Feldman’s band, Truth Movement.
Tickets can be purchased at LiveNation.com.
The events are being billed as “happenings” where other “Lost Boys” fans get to hang out. The evening will feature costume contests, themed dinners, live Q&A sessions with Feldman and on certain dates - other surprise guests. There will be an elaborate light and laser show along with special VIP packages offering post-parties and photo opportunities with Feldman.
“We are creating a new medium in the touring industry, and I am thrilled to be a part of it,” commented Feldman. “I am also so excited that Lost Boys fans and fans of Truth Movement can now share a live experience that truly is history in the making.”
To learn more about Truth Movement and Corey Feldman, please visit www.coreyfeldman.net, or www.myspace.com/technologyanalogy. For additional ticket and tour information visit LiveNation.com.
About Truth Movement: Fronted by singer /songwriter Corey Feldman, Truth Movement is a Pink Floyd-inspired homage to classic rock and is made up of a group of young and very talented Los Angeles musicians who have been playing together for several years. Their namesake is a tribute to Corey's desire to write and perform with honesty and a goal to advocate the truth.
Ape Entertainment To Publish Strawberry Shortcake
™
Loveable 80s icon set to return to comic books
October 09, 2010: As part of its New York Comic Con announcements, Ape Entertainment has revealed today that it will publish comic books based on the immensely popular property Strawberry Shortcake. Owned by American Greetings Properties, the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM), Strawberry Shortcake shot to fame in the early 1980s and has been a beloved staple of both children and adults ever since.
“The great thing about Strawberry Shortcake is that it crosses generations and brings parents and kids together,” says founder and co-publisher David Hedgecock. “Unlike a lot of comics found on the shelves today, this is a property that the entire family can enjoy. It’s both nostalgic and new, all at the same time.”
Published under the company’s all-ages imprint, Kizoic, Strawberry Shortcake comic books will reach stores in early 2011 with exclusive scratch & sniff covers.
Now celebrating 30 sweet years, Strawberry Shortcake has been a favorite with little girls and moms alike, teaching wholesome values, going on fantasy adventures and proving that little girls can do big things. For more information about Strawberry Shortcake and her magical fruit-filled world visit www.strawberryshortcake.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/strawberryshortcake.
For more information on Ape Entertainment, visit www.ape-entertainment.com.
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™Loveable 80s icon set to return to comic books
October 09, 2010: As part of its New York Comic Con announcements, Ape Entertainment has revealed today that it will publish comic books based on the immensely popular property Strawberry Shortcake. Owned by American Greetings Properties, the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM), Strawberry Shortcake shot to fame in the early 1980s and has been a beloved staple of both children and adults ever since.
“The great thing about Strawberry Shortcake is that it crosses generations and brings parents and kids together,” says founder and co-publisher David Hedgecock. “Unlike a lot of comics found on the shelves today, this is a property that the entire family can enjoy. It’s both nostalgic and new, all at the same time.”
Published under the company’s all-ages imprint, Kizoic, Strawberry Shortcake comic books will reach stores in early 2011 with exclusive scratch & sniff covers.
Now celebrating 30 sweet years, Strawberry Shortcake has been a favorite with little girls and moms alike, teaching wholesome values, going on fantasy adventures and proving that little girls can do big things. For more information about Strawberry Shortcake and her magical fruit-filled world visit www.strawberryshortcake.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/strawberryshortcake.
For more information on Ape Entertainment, visit www.ape-entertainment.com.
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For Immediate Release:
Ape Entertainment Gets Rich
Richie Rich
® set to receive comic book revamp
NEW YORK COMIC CON (October 9, 2010)—At New York Comic Con today, Ape Entertainment and Classic Media announced that Ape Entertainment will reimagine the classic cartoon and comic book character Richie Rich® for a modern-day audience in an all-new comic series that will turn the world’s richest kid into a globetrotting adventurer who uses his limitless wealth for good.
“Everyone inside the Ape HQ grew up a Richie Rich fan,” says Ape Entertainment founder and co-publisher Brent E. Erwin. “What we’re hoping to do with the property now is update it with a contemporary spin and bring even more action and intrigue to the original stories we all grew up on.”
Part James Bond, Jr., and part Indiana Jones with Donald Trump’s bank account, Richie Rich is an altruistic adventurer who travels the world helping the less fortunate. With his close-knit team of friends, including an updated I rona and a butt-kicking Cadbury, Richie is a hero for a new generation, acting as the voice for the underprivileged while putting his wallet and exceptional character to good use, spending some, but helping many.
“While there will be plenty of adventure, there will also be plenty of fun,” continues Erwin. “Ape is by no means reinventing the wheel, just adding another spoke. And in the words of Richie Rich, you can take that to the bank!”
“We are excited to partner with Ape Entertainment for a reimagining of Richie Rich,” said Karyn Schneider, VP, Licensing, Classic Media. “Richie is a long-standing star of the comic book world and we look forward to adding new adventures to his story.”
Published under the company’s all-ages imprint, KiZoic, Richie Rich will reach stores in early 2011.
For more information on Ape Entertainment, visit http://www.ape-entertainment.com.
Ape Entertainment Gets Rich
Richie Rich
® set to receive comic book revampNEW YORK COMIC CON (October 9, 2010)—At New York Comic Con today, Ape Entertainment and Classic Media announced that Ape Entertainment will reimagine the classic cartoon and comic book character Richie Rich® for a modern-day audience in an all-new comic series that will turn the world’s richest kid into a globetrotting adventurer who uses his limitless wealth for good.
“Everyone inside the Ape HQ grew up a Richie Rich fan,” says Ape Entertainment founder and co-publisher Brent E. Erwin. “What we’re hoping to do with the property now is update it with a contemporary spin and bring even more action and intrigue to the original stories we all grew up on.”
Part James Bond, Jr., and part Indiana Jones with Donald Trump’s bank account, Richie Rich is an altruistic adventurer who travels the world helping the less fortunate. With his close-knit team of friends, including an updated I rona and a butt-kicking Cadbury, Richie is a hero for a new generation, acting as the voice for the underprivileged while putting his wallet and exceptional character to good use, spending some, but helping many.
“While there will be plenty of adventure, there will also be plenty of fun,” continues Erwin. “Ape is by no means reinventing the wheel, just adding another spoke. And in the words of Richie Rich, you can take that to the bank!”
“We are excited to partner with Ape Entertainment for a reimagining of Richie Rich,” said Karyn Schneider, VP, Licensing, Classic Media. “Richie is a long-standing star of the comic book world and we look forward to adding new adventures to his story.”
Published under the company’s all-ages imprint, KiZoic, Richie Rich will reach stores in early 2011.
For more information on Ape Entertainment, visit http://www.ape-entertainment.com.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
Image Comics heads east for New York Comic-Con, October 8-10, 2010
Berkeley, CA - 6 October 2010 - Image Comics is taking the show on the road this weekend, making its way across the country for New York Comic-Con 2010! Come by booth 1647 to pick up your favorite Image trades and exclusive merchandise for THE WALKING DEAD!
Visit Image Comics at booth 1647 to see your favorite Image creators! ROBERT KIRKMAN (Invincible, The Walking Dead, Haunt) and TODD McFARLANE (Spawn, Haunt) head up an all-star lineup that also includes ERIK LARSEN (Savage Dragon), DAVID HINE (The Bulletproof Coffin), JIM ZUBKAVICH (Skullkickers), ANDY KUHN and PHIL HESTER (Firebreather), BRYAN JL GLASS (The Mice Templar), TOMM COKER (Undying Love), and DAVE ELLIOTT (Benaroya Publishing)!
Line up to get autographs from KIRKMAN, McFARLANE, GREG CAPULLO (Spawn, Haunt), BEN McCOOL and BEN TEMPLESMITH (Choker), NICK SPENCER (Morning Glories), TIM SEELEY (Hack/Slash), MACON BLAIR and JOE FLOOD (Hellcity), RUFUS DAYGLO (Tank Girl), KIERON GILLEN and JAMIE McKELVIE (Phonogram), the creative team behind DAOMU, JOSH WAGNER and CAMILLA D'ERRICO (Sky Pirates of Neo Terra), JOE CASEY (Godland, Officer Downe), JOE KELLY (I Kill Giants), DUNCAN ROULEAU (The Great Unknown), STEVEN T. SEAGLE (The Crusades), and more!
Other Image creators attending NYCC include JIM VALENTINO (ShadowHawk), RON MARZ (Firebreather vs. Dragon Prince), RYAN BODENHEIM (Red Mass for Mars), AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI (The Pro), WHILCE PORTACIO (Darkness), CHRIS GIARRUSSO (G-Man), RICK REMENDER (Sea of Red), IVAN BRANDON (Viking), GREG HORN (The Art of Greg Horn), JOSH HOWARD (Dead@17), DAVID MACK (Kabuki), JIM MAHFOOD (Stupid Comics), Michael Broussard (Artifacts, The Darkness), and Nelson Blake II (Magdalena)!
PANELS
Friday
4:30-5:30pm, Room 1A14
Image Comics: The Writers
Some of Image Comics' favorite writers get together to describe the writing process for their books, from inception to publication. Join juggernauts Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Nick Spencer (Morning Glories), Ron Marz (Firebreather vs. Dragon Prince), and Steven T. Seagle (The Crusades) for a discussion about writing, followed by Q&A.
Saturday
12:15-1:15pm, Room 1A22
The Image Comics Show
Join Image Comics for exclusive announcements about upcoming projects, updates about ongoing projects, and a Q&A session with some of Image's best creators. Don't miss your chance to find out about what we're up to before anyone else does, get exclusive give-aways, and ask questions of your favorite creators! Panelists include Ron Marz (Firebreather vs. Dragon Prince), Nick Spencer (Morning Glories), Tomm Coker (Undying Love), Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants), Ben McCool (Choker), and James Zhang (Daomu).
Sunday
12:00-1:00pm, Room 1A24
Creating Comics the Image Comics Way
How do Image Creators make the best books in the business? Join us for a roundtable discussion of creator-owned comics, with an insider's perspective on how ownership makes the creative process more fulfilling. Jim Valentino (ShadowHawk), Greg Capullo (Haunt), Marc Guggenheim (Halcyon), Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash), Joe Casey (Officer Downe), and Ben Templesmith (Choker) share their thoughts on publishing with Image Comics.
AUTOGRAPHS
Friday
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo (Spawn)*
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)*
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ben McCool & Ben Templesmith (Choker)
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash)
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Macon Blair and Joe Flood (Hellcity)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)*
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Rufus Dayglo (Tank Girl)
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie (Phonogram)
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Greg Capullo
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)*
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Daomu
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Josh Wagner & Camilla D'Errico (Sky Pirates of Neo Terra)
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)*
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Greg Capullo
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, & Steven T. Seagle
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rufus Dayglo (Tank Girl)
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Nick Spencer (Morning Glories)
*Ticketed signings: Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the beginning of each day.
PARTIES
NYCC Welcome Party, benefiting the CBLDF!
Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m., Village Pourhouse (366 W. 46th St)
Come support Free Expression, the 2010 LIBERTY ANNUAL, and mingle with the greatest talents in comics at the CBLDF's NYCC Welcome Party, presented by Image Comics and The Beat! We'll have special gifts, copies of the Liberty Annual and special open bar bracelets!
Starting at 8 p.m., this event is free and open to everyone! With a suggested donation of $10 or more, you will receive a special gift bag, full of goodies from Image Comics & CBLDF! In addition to great gifts, an open bar will be available for donations of $30 and $50. Preordering bracelets is strongly encouraged, as we'll have a very small quantity of them at the door. For information on Open Bar bracelets, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/38rgblr.
Start your New York Comic Con off right by celebrating with the CBLDF, Image Comics, and The Beat. The CBLDF's NYCC Welcome Party will feature surprise guest artists from the pages of CBLDF's LIBERTY ANNUAL 2010, as well as a chance to meet comics' best creators, insiders, and fellow fans, in a star-spangled festival of good comics and free speech!
Don't miss Image Comics at New York Comic-Con 2010, October 8-10, at booth 1647!
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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Image Comics heads east for New York Comic-Con, October 8-10, 2010
Berkeley, CA - 6 October 2010 - Image Comics is taking the show on the road this weekend, making its way across the country for New York Comic-Con 2010! Come by booth 1647 to pick up your favorite Image trades and exclusive merchandise for THE WALKING DEAD!
Visit Image Comics at booth 1647 to see your favorite Image creators! ROBERT KIRKMAN (Invincible, The Walking Dead, Haunt) and TODD McFARLANE (Spawn, Haunt) head up an all-star lineup that also includes ERIK LARSEN (Savage Dragon), DAVID HINE (The Bulletproof Coffin), JIM ZUBKAVICH (Skullkickers), ANDY KUHN and PHIL HESTER (Firebreather), BRYAN JL GLASS (The Mice Templar), TOMM COKER (Undying Love), and DAVE ELLIOTT (Benaroya Publishing)!
Line up to get autographs from KIRKMAN, McFARLANE, GREG CAPULLO (Spawn, Haunt), BEN McCOOL and BEN TEMPLESMITH (Choker), NICK SPENCER (Morning Glories), TIM SEELEY (Hack/Slash), MACON BLAIR and JOE FLOOD (Hellcity), RUFUS DAYGLO (Tank Girl), KIERON GILLEN and JAMIE McKELVIE (Phonogram), the creative team behind DAOMU, JOSH WAGNER and CAMILLA D'ERRICO (Sky Pirates of Neo Terra), JOE CASEY (Godland, Officer Downe), JOE KELLY (I Kill Giants), DUNCAN ROULEAU (The Great Unknown), STEVEN T. SEAGLE (The Crusades), and more!
Other Image creators attending NYCC include JIM VALENTINO (ShadowHawk), RON MARZ (Firebreather vs. Dragon Prince), RYAN BODENHEIM (Red Mass for Mars), AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI (The Pro), WHILCE PORTACIO (Darkness), CHRIS GIARRUSSO (G-Man), RICK REMENDER (Sea of Red), IVAN BRANDON (Viking), GREG HORN (The Art of Greg Horn), JOSH HOWARD (Dead@17), DAVID MACK (Kabuki), JIM MAHFOOD (Stupid Comics), Michael Broussard (Artifacts, The Darkness), and Nelson Blake II (Magdalena)!
PANELS
Friday
4:30-5:30pm, Room 1A14
Image Comics: The Writers
Some of Image Comics' favorite writers get together to describe the writing process for their books, from inception to publication. Join juggernauts Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Nick Spencer (Morning Glories), Ron Marz (Firebreather vs. Dragon Prince), and Steven T. Seagle (The Crusades) for a discussion about writing, followed by Q&A.
Saturday
12:15-1:15pm, Room 1A22
The Image Comics Show
Join Image Comics for exclusive announcements about upcoming projects, updates about ongoing projects, and a Q&A session with some of Image's best creators. Don't miss your chance to find out about what we're up to before anyone else does, get exclusive give-aways, and ask questions of your favorite creators! Panelists include Ron Marz (Firebreather vs. Dragon Prince), Nick Spencer (Morning Glories), Tomm Coker (Undying Love), Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants), Ben McCool (Choker), and James Zhang (Daomu).
Sunday
12:00-1:00pm, Room 1A24
Creating Comics the Image Comics Way
How do Image Creators make the best books in the business? Join us for a roundtable discussion of creator-owned comics, with an insider's perspective on how ownership makes the creative process more fulfilling. Jim Valentino (ShadowHawk), Greg Capullo (Haunt), Marc Guggenheim (Halcyon), Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash), Joe Casey (Officer Downe), and Ben Templesmith (Choker) share their thoughts on publishing with Image Comics.
AUTOGRAPHS
Friday
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo (Spawn)*
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)*
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ben McCool & Ben Templesmith (Choker)
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash)
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Macon Blair and Joe Flood (Hellcity)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)*
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Rufus Dayglo (Tank Girl)
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie (Phonogram)
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Greg Capullo
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)*
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Daomu
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Josh Wagner & Camilla D'Errico (Sky Pirates of Neo Terra)
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)*
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Greg Capullo
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, & Steven T. Seagle
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rufus Dayglo (Tank Girl)
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Nick Spencer (Morning Glories)
*Ticketed signings: Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the beginning of each day.
PARTIES
NYCC Welcome Party, benefiting the CBLDF!
Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m., Village Pourhouse (366 W. 46th St)
Come support Free Expression, the 2010 LIBERTY ANNUAL, and mingle with the greatest talents in comics at the CBLDF's NYCC Welcome Party, presented by Image Comics and The Beat! We'll have special gifts, copies of the Liberty Annual and special open bar bracelets!
Starting at 8 p.m., this event is free and open to everyone! With a suggested donation of $10 or more, you will receive a special gift bag, full of goodies from Image Comics & CBLDF! In addition to great gifts, an open bar will be available for donations of $30 and $50. Preordering bracelets is strongly encouraged, as we'll have a very small quantity of them at the door. For information on Open Bar bracelets, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/38rgblr.
Start your New York Comic Con off right by celebrating with the CBLDF, Image Comics, and The Beat. The CBLDF's NYCC Welcome Party will feature surprise guest artists from the pages of CBLDF's LIBERTY ANNUAL 2010, as well as a chance to meet comics' best creators, insiders, and fellow fans, in a star-spangled festival of good comics and free speech!
Don't miss Image Comics at New York Comic-Con 2010, October 8-10, at booth 1647!
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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Norman PhartEphant® Enters Digital Realm:
iPhone app in Development
(October 5, 2010, New York, NY) Fierce Fun Toys, LLC announces that Norman PhartEphant's tales are going into I-aps via collaboration with iVerse Media. “Now kids and parents will have the opportunity to enjoy ‘phart’ humor and Norman’s adventures on the go!” says Fierce Fun Toys’ Chief Story Teller, Angela Larson. “I can envision kids reading the book on the train, bus, or backseat as a great way to add fun to travel.”
Steve May from iVerse said, “We believe there is a great growth opportunity for I-aps among younger children, ages 2-10, as a tool for teaching and also to provide kids and busy parents a much needed 5 minutes of focused time at a critical moment during the day.”
Fierce Fun Toys – Toys with a Tale - creates 10-inch plush animals that make a silly sound with a squeeze of their tail. The toys als o have story-tales that tell the tale of how the animal acquired its sound. Norman PhartEphant was their lead product, and has the distinction of being their only farting toy. See, Norman is an African Elephant adopted by a US zoo and the change in diet has created combustion. His book series follows his adventures around the zoo, learning to make friends, a bit about other cultures and geography. Despite his gas, his adventures are a blast!
To see Norman PhartEphant toy and purchase the soft cover book, please visitwww.FierceFunToys.com for retailers or visit Booth #3016 at New York Comic Con this weekend (October 8-10th).
To see a quick flip through of the first Norman PhartEphant tale, visit;http://www.fiercefuntoys.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/normanbookflip.mov
About Fierce Fun Toys, LLC:
Fierce Fun Toys, LLC is a philanthropic for-profit company with a portion of sales supporting children's charities. For additional information on the Norman PhartEphant® or Fierce Fun Toys, LLC, retail and wholesale information, and a list of current retailers, please visithttp://www.FierceFunToys.com
iPhone app in Development
(October 5, 2010, New York, NY) Fierce Fun Toys, LLC announces that Norman PhartEphant's tales are going into I-aps via collaboration with iVerse Media. “Now kids and parents will have the opportunity to enjoy ‘phart’ humor and Norman’s adventures on the go!” says Fierce Fun Toys’ Chief Story Teller, Angela Larson. “I can envision kids reading the book on the train, bus, or backseat as a great way to add fun to travel.”
Steve May from iVerse said, “We believe there is a great growth opportunity for I-aps among younger children, ages 2-10, as a tool for teaching and also to provide kids and busy parents a much needed 5 minutes of focused time at a critical moment during the day.”
Fierce Fun Toys – Toys with a Tale - creates 10-inch plush animals that make a silly sound with a squeeze of their tail. The toys als o have story-tales that tell the tale of how the animal acquired its sound. Norman PhartEphant was their lead product, and has the distinction of being their only farting toy. See, Norman is an African Elephant adopted by a US zoo and the change in diet has created combustion. His book series follows his adventures around the zoo, learning to make friends, a bit about other cultures and geography. Despite his gas, his adventures are a blast!
To see Norman PhartEphant toy and purchase the soft cover book, please visitwww.FierceFunToys.com for retailers or visit Booth #3016 at New York Comic Con this weekend (October 8-10th).
To see a quick flip through of the first Norman PhartEphant tale, visit;http://www.fiercefuntoys.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/normanbookflip.mov
About Fierce Fun Toys, LLC:
Fierce Fun Toys, LLC is a philanthropic for-profit company with a portion of sales supporting children's charities. For additional information on the Norman PhartEphant® or Fierce Fun Toys, LLC, retail and wholesale information, and a list of current retailers, please visithttp://www.FierceFunToys.com
LAW & ORDER SVU Star To Sign At Ape Entertainment Booth
Christopher Meloni
on hand at NY Comic Con to support upcoming comic
October 6th, 2010: Christopher Meloni, star of Law & Order: SVU, OZ, and the Harold and Kumar movies, will be signing limited edition posters of his upcoming comic book, AvaTom, at the Ape Entertainment booth (#2105) on Saturday October 9th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Writer Jason M. Burns will also be on hand.
Due in 2011, AvaTom is a dark and edgy thriller about a young software developer who creates a lifelike avatar system, only to realize that the avatar he created has made the conscious (and deadly) decision to take over the developer’s life. The series is written by Burns and drawn by Ramon Espinoza.
Check out the Limited Edition Poster at www.sphinxgroup.com in the downloads section!
For more information on Ape Entertainment, visit www.ape-entertainment.com.
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Founded in 2003, Ape Entertainment is the brainchild of lifelong comic book devotees David Hedgecock, and Brent E Erwin. Home to such popular titles as GO-GO GORILLA AND THE JUNGLE CREW, SUPERHUMAN RESOURCES, BLACK COAT, ATHENA VOLTAIRE, and WHITE PICKET FENCES, it is also publisher of the smash hit POCKET GOD, as well as comic books for DreamWorks Animation licensed properties SHREK, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, MEGAMIND, and KUNG FU PANDA.
Christopher Meloni
on hand at NY Comic Con to support upcoming comicOctober 6th, 2010: Christopher Meloni, star of Law & Order: SVU, OZ, and the Harold and Kumar movies, will be signing limited edition posters of his upcoming comic book, AvaTom, at the Ape Entertainment booth (#2105) on Saturday October 9th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Writer Jason M. Burns will also be on hand.
Due in 2011, AvaTom is a dark and edgy thriller about a young software developer who creates a lifelike avatar system, only to realize that the avatar he created has made the conscious (and deadly) decision to take over the developer’s life. The series is written by Burns and drawn by Ramon Espinoza.
Check out the Limited Edition Poster at www.sphinxgroup.com in the downloads section!
For more information on Ape Entertainment, visit www.ape-entertainment.com.
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Founded in 2003, Ape Entertainment is the brainchild of lifelong comic book devotees David Hedgecock, and Brent E Erwin. Home to such popular titles as GO-GO GORILLA AND THE JUNGLE CREW, SUPERHUMAN RESOURCES, BLACK COAT, ATHENA VOLTAIRE, and WHITE PICKET FENCES, it is also publisher of the smash hit POCKET GOD, as well as comic books for DreamWorks Animation licensed properties SHREK, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, MEGAMIND, and KUNG FU PANDA.
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