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THE PHANTOM #23
Written by: Mike Bullock
Art: Silvestre Szilagyi
Colors: Bob Pedroza
Cover: Rick Leonardi, Terry Austin and Bob Pedroza
32pgs, color, $3.99
"Checkmate #3 (of 5)"
Bangalla Invaded!
The biggest arc in
Warring armies spill over into the Deep Woods while the Phantom tries to uncover an insidious plot
to overthrow the Bangallan Government.
This one is sure to end with a bang!
"Definitely worth checking out, whether you're a Phantom fan or not." – Scoop
"This book looks as good as anything coming out of the Big Two, and it reads better than most of it." – Comixtreme
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PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPLETED ON
DIRECTOR KEVIN WILLMOTT’S NEW FEATURE FILM
THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN
STARRING WES STUDI
PERIOD FILM WAS WRITTEN BY THOMAS L. CARMODY,
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY JAMES MCDANIEL
LAWRENCE, KANSAS (October 17, 2007) – Director Kevin Willmott (CSA: Confederate States of America) has completed principal photography on his new independent feature film THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN, starring Wes Studi (Last of the Mohicans, Avatar). The film was written by Thomas L. Carmody. Actor James McDaniel (NYPD Blue) is the executive producer.
In the film, Wes Studi portrays an early 1900’s era Cherokee bounty hunter hired to return an escapee from an Indian boarding school. Winter Fox Frank plays the teenaged student who is trying to get back to his family and the Kansas Kickapoo reservation in
The cast includes Paul Butler (Reign Over Me), Thirza Defoe (Pow Wow Dreams), Laura Kirk (Lisa Picard is Famous), Blake Robbins (Oz), Kevin Geer (The Contender), Christopher Wheatley (Raising Jeffrey Dahmer), Scott Allegrucci (The Feud), Kip Niven (Magnum Force), Delanna Studi (Edge of America), Queen Bey (Ninth Street) and David Midthunder (
THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN was shot in various
Kevin Willmott wrote and directed the highly acclaimed independent feature CSA: Confederate States of America, which premiered at The Sundance Film Festival,
Wes Studi’s celebrated acting career includes lead roles Geronimo: An American Legend, Dances With Wolves, Last of the Mohicans, Bury My Heart at
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CONTACT: Scott Richardson 785-865-3439 scottrichardson@sunflower.com
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Markosia Enterprises have signed a new four part mini series - “The Magpye” - from the critically acclaimed UK comic studio Monkeys with Machineguns.
Described by writer Chris Lynch as a “psychological supernatural super-hero-horror story”, The Magpye will be solicited in late 2008.
Markosia's Harry Markos has this to say on securing the deal: “I’ve been watching the guys at MWM for a while now and have been impressed with their vision. When Chris Lynch got in touch a while back I told him that we were looking for new titles for late 2008 – early 2009, which led to the pitch for The Magpye and a couple of other exciting ideas which we’ll be discussing at a later date. The Magpye is just the kind of exciting property which we want to be associated with, and to develop further. I explained to Chris what we have in mind for the future and things developed into a full blown negotiation. Everything happened quite quickly, and we decided that the Birmingham International Comic Show would be a great place to seal the deal, which we did. I’m looking
forward to seeing the story unfold; I think a lot of people are going to be surprised with what we’ll be putting out there!”
Established in 2005 by Chris Lynch and Stu.Art, Monkeys with Machineguns have become stalwarts of the UK independent press through their eponymous horror anthology; most recently described by Silver Bullet Comicbook's Regie Rigby as “a hugely entertaining, strangely haunting and dangerously thought provoking book”; as well as their 2005 charity anthology The Hammer of Time and their work for a range of other publishers both in the UK and America.
“We're delighted to be working with Markosia on The Magpye,” said Magpye co-creator and writer Chris Lynch. “They have all the tools to help us bring the story to as wide an audience as possible, and we're looking forward to a long and rewarding partnership”.
For more information please contact Markosia Enterprises via:
http://www.markosia.co.uk/contact.php
For more information on Monkeys with Machineguns please visit:
http://www.monkeyswithmachineguns.com
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JSM Music and WoozyFly Partner for Breakthrough Online Video Series and Showcase Indie Musicians for the Advertising Industry 'The Set at JSM Music' to Debut on WoozyFly.com in October NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2007 -- JSM Music ( In addition, WoozyFly and JSM Music have entered into an agreement to represent select indie artists and present them in a cutting edge way to the advertising community for inclusion in television, radio and multimedia advertisements in the multi-billion-dollar advertising industry. The Set at JSM is the premiere video series on WoozyFly.com and will debut on in October with the launch of the site. At launch, there will be more than 30 episodes of the program featuring such bands as Kittie, Spottiswoode, Dolly Rots, Zack Hillyard, Devante, and Hysterics performing live sets from JSM Studios. JSM Music founder and President Joel Simon, a 2007 honoree of the coveted "Crain's Business 40 Under 40," who has also been appointed to the Board of WoozyFly, is excited about this new venture: "As the music industry shake out continues to dissipate the antiquated record company model for artist development, distribution, and marketing, WoozyFly's model and our partnership is a unique breakthrough and blueprint for unified success for all involved." JSM Music is the largest commercial music production company in America producing music for some of the world's best-known advertisements. Joel Simon and JSM have been featured in Billboard, Crain's New York Business, Creativity, New York Post, Adweek, Advertising Age, New York Times, and countless others. The company and its talent pool have garnered countless gold and platinum records, Grammys, Emmys and every advertising award imaginable. Their recent advertising campaigns include projects featuring Mary J. Blige, TI, Kelly Clarkson, Fat Joe, LL Cool J, and Eve. WoozyFly is an online music media company devoted to independent music that has deconstructed the traditional model and is introducing a completely new approach to music. With the launch of its website, Woozyfly.com, the company will enable fans to find great new music and for indie musicians to connect with fans and reach new heights in popularity. With more than 1000 bands representing 14 musical genres, Woozyfly.com is a multimedia network where artists, fans and EJs (Electronic Jockeys) can dynamically interact together on one site using the latest intuitive technology. Fans, Artists and EJs can create their own music shows, share videos and tracks, view WoozyFly's very own produced programs featuring the hottest artists on the site, as well as keep in touch with the latest news from some of the world's finest independent artists. JSM Media Info: Rob Goldstone or David Wilson Oui 2 Public Relations 212 541 5698 WoozyFly Info: Robert Zimmerman Middleberg Communications 646 237 0579 # # #
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OnSite Network to Broadcast Original Yahoo! Sports Content Venues Across the Country to Serve Real-Time Sports News CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2007 -- OnSite Network (OSN), the Out-of-Home Network reaching over 1.5 million monthly viewers, is set to begin broadcasting content from Yahoo! Sports, the leading sports destination on the Internet. OSN will deliver Yahoo! Sports content, including fantasy sports information, statistics, columns by top-flight writers, and updated news. "As a new Network, we have always recognized that it is still true that 'Content is King,'" said Allen Marrinson, President of OSN. "Having access to Yahoo! Sports content, which we consider the most complete and best sports content available, will greatly assist us as we continue to provide content to our viewers which is up-to-date, accurate and interesting." OnSite Network's proprietary technology permits commercial TV and OSN's Internet-driven network to be concurrently displayed on screens in the most popular venues across the country. OSN systems garner 3 million viewer impressions every month, and are now installed in over 60 top-rated sports bars in Chicago, New York City, St. Louis, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Orlando. The company has several hundred more install agreements with venues throughout the United States, and recently agreed to install in over 20 locations of a major national restaurant chain. "We have worked hard to get our Network underway. We now have over 1.5 million people a month viewing the Network in our Chicago affiliates alone," said Marrinson. "And we've accomplished all that since our first installation in January 2007, just ten months ago. We have made great progress. And this is just the beginning. We are projecting well over 5 million viewers by mid-2008, and 10 million viewers by the end of 2008." OSN's proprietary technology permits it to provide content designed specifically for the viewers in each Venue Affiliate. Advertisers can custom-design their message for a single Affiliate, the entire Network, or anything in between. This unique ability lets OSN build its content and message for a micro-segmented mass market. So, OSN provides the big bang of mass market reach, while at the same time targeting viewers almost individually. And this all comes at a price substantially lower than competing traditional or digital media. To learn more about the company, visit Press contact: Katie Sebby 312-475-9674 ksebby@osn.net
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New website offers collectors an easier alternative for buying graphic novels
There’s a place on the internet where consumers can now go to get their fix for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, or any other type of graphic novel they want at prices lower than retail, all from the comfort of their own home.
That place is called Graphic Novel Depot.
The site is the brainchild of former comic book and graphic novel publisher Mike Gagnon, and has earned a growing customer base since its launch in March of 2007.
Pop culture fans from all over the world can come to the site and select from one of the largest and most comprehensive inventories of graphic novels, essentially large comic books, in the world. The site also offers books related to the comic industry and a huge inventory of hot collectibles such as character busts, action figures, posters and more.
This website is important to consumers within the comic book community because it provides fans with an affordable alternative source for filling out their graphic novel collections. All website transactions are protected with the latest and most up-to-date encryption technology, so all of your online purchases with the site are safe. There is also a strict privacy policy in place, so none of your personal
Gagnon has a particular interest in serving graphic novel fans that live in rural communities that may not have a local comic retailer. The owner explains: “When I moved from
Gagnon added: “The site has helped to fill a demand in the industry for collectors who don’t have a retailer in their local area. New customers who have tried the site have been happy with their experiences and we find most people who give it a try keep coming back for their future purchases.”
Part of the reason for so much repeat business has been an emphasis on customer service and support, which Gagnon states is one of the number one priorities of the business. Gagnon personally oversees that every transaction results in customer satisfaction.
Website visitors who send in opinions on how to improve the site or point out something missing in the collection also get their name entered into a random monthly draw for free products from the website.
You can find the website for Graphic Novel Depot at www.graphicnoveldepot.com and explore the expansive database of graphic novels and collectibles at your own leisure from the comfort of your own home.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Add a Little Piracy to Your Music Collection KAYSVILLE, Utah, May 17, 2007 -- With the release of the record breaking Pirates of the Caribbean movies, it's no surprise that fans have been left wanting more. A Salt Lake City-based music group has answered the call with their new album, Last Voyage of the Black Betty. Rust Monster, an all-original pirate music group, has picked up their cutlasses, flintlocks and guitars to create a one-of-a-kind pirate musical experience. "We're living out our childhood dreams," says Larry Nybo, drummer. "I think everyone has a little pirate in them; it's our job to reach into our fans' souls and draw him out." Rust Monster's debut album, Last Voyage of the Black Betty, tells the story of Captain Stark, a fictional 18th-century pirate, as he sails his ship, The Black Betty, from port to port, looting the open seas. The story climaxes when Stark meets his old nemesis, Captain Henry Ramos, plucky pirate hunter, and they battle to the death ship-to-ship.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2007
Official Press Release
Contact:
Nick Defina; President
Septagon Studios, Inc.
defina8953@rogers.com
SEPTAGON STUDIOS WANTS TO KNOW: ARE YOU READY?
Septagon Studios announces a new level for imagination and creativity.
TORONTO, ONTARIO (May 7, 2007) -- Septagon Studios is launching a new ad campaign that reflects the future of its publications.
The advertisement, dubbed "Taking Imagination and Creativity to a New Level," debuts on various Internet media outlets, print media and magazine sources, and at local conventions. The campaign was designed by Septagon Studios, Inc. Vice President and Art Director, Philip Defina.
posted by: lightning at 08:27 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2007
Official Press Release
Contact:
Nick Defina; President
Septagon Studios, Inc.
defina8953@rogers.com
SEPTAGON STUDIOS ANNOUNCES “SHOW YOUR STUFF” CONTEST
Winners receive Scorn prize package, and be displayed at Paradise Comicon in Toronto!
TORONTO, ONTARIO (April 29, 2007) -- Septagon Studios, Inc. announces the June 2007 Paradise Comicon “SHOW YOUR STUFF” Contest, offering creators a chance to have their artwork displayed and viewed by comic book fans and professionals at the best comic show in Toronto!
Septagon Studios is anxiously awaiting your best cover illustrations or sequential. We want to bring artwork of various styles to the largest celebration of comics in Toronto: the Paradise Comicon on June 8-10 at Exhibition Place.
posted by: lightning at 08:25 |
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CLASH #2 (of 5)
Story: Greg Karras
Art: Cory Hamscher
Colors: Barry Williams, Lori Johnsen
Cover A: Cory Hamscher,
Cover B: Ron Frenz,
32pgs, color, $3.50, 2-covers 50-50 split
For years, the super-humans of the Protectorate have turned a blind eye to the veiled activities of C.L.A.S.H.
But no longer…Back-to-back acts of terrorism, committed by former C.L.A.S.H member Wrath rouse the Protectorate’s fury. Wrongfully blaming C.L.A.S.H., they unleash the monstrous, homicidal Mutants upon an unsuspecting public.
Now C.L.A.S.H. must not only stop Wrath’s latest terror attack, but also find a way to end the Mutant’s murderous rampage.
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Russians Rule Bodog Fight: Clash of the Nations MMA Pay Per View
In the most anticipated pay-per-view event of the year, BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko vs Matt Lindland, Clash of the Nations, the Russians ruled.
St. Petersburg, Russia (PRWeb) April 16, 2007 -- The Russian Red Devils capitalized on their comrades' support to emerge victorious from Russia's ICE Palace Arena on Saturday, in the most anticipated pay-per-view event of the year, BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko vs Matt Lindland, Clash of the Nations.
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Spider-Man 3's Tobey Maguire and Catch and Release Star Jennifer Garner Sign YogaForce A-Line Mats to Benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation
YogaForce announces May auctions on eBay with Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Garner to benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- Annie Appleby, founder and licensor of YogaForce (www.yogaforce.com), announced today that YogaForce will be participating in a few eBay Celebrity Auctions to benefit the Skin Cancer Foundation starting May 1, 2007.
