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Dynamite Entertainment opens the Stargate for comic fans

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Dynamite Entertainment, comic book publisher, announced a new agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) for a comics and series of graphic novels based on the long-running Stargateâ„¢ television franchise.

Based on the hit 1994 feature from MGM Pictures, the Emmy® nominated Stargate SG-1™ premiered in 1997 and spawned Stargate Atlantis™ in 2004. Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, are currently on air around the world and are watched by over millions each week.  Stargate Universe™, the latest series for the franchise debuts stateside on October 2nd.

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SDCC’09: Rockne S. O’Bannon signes Boom! exclusive

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FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon will be signing a one of a kind collector’s “Scorpius Edition” of the FARSCAPE Vol. 1 Hardcover that is exclusive to Comic-Con 2009 attendees. This exclusive hardcover edition will be limited to 500 copies and is priced at $50. This exclusive will only be available at the BOOM! Studios Booth (#2543) —where you can find Rockne S. O’Bannon signing Friday at 2pm and Saturday at 3:45pm!

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Fear Agent headed to theaters

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There’s rumor going about that Dark Horse and Universal Pictures may be teaming up to bring the comic book publisher’s Fear Agent to the big screen.

“Agent” centers on a colorful, borderline alcoholic astronaut named Heath Huston, a Texan who works as a so-called fear agent, the last of a dwindling breed of spacemen whose mission it is to fight threats to the planet Earth, which is partly destroyed during the course of the series.

It’s only an open writing deal write now (meaning they need to find a writer and like what they see) before anything proceeds.

via Risky Biz Blog

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American Original Promises New Content for Multiple Platforms

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LOS ANGELES, CA —- Studio executive, producer and comic book author Jeff Katz (X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, FREDDY VS. JASON, SNAKES ON A PLANE, BOOSTER GOLD) has launched American Original, a new entertainment company that will provide content across multiple platforms geared to the growing genre consumer base as well as provide services to genre creators themselves, it was announced today. The newly launched entity will consist of multiple divisions, including publishing and film & television production, all operating under the American Original banner.

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Boom! Studios, Italian Style

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Here’s some good news for our friends in Italy; Boom! Studios is coming your way in a magazine format to boot!  Check out the complete press release below.  (heh, I said boot when talking about Italy.)

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BOOM! Studios just concluded an agreement with Italycomics (www.italycomics.it), an Italian comic book publisher whose catalog is a virtual “best of the best indy publishers” translated into Italian, to form a new publication called BOOM! MAGAZINE.

This new publication sees Italycomics dedicating a whole anthology magazine to BOOM! Studios series.
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IDW Celebrates First Decade with Limited Edition Book

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Ten years ago this month, four young entrepreneurs launched a small creative services company. A decade later, IDW has grown to be the fourth-largest comic book and graphic novel publisher, with a diverse catalog of new and classic books, representing every major entertainment genre. To commemorate its tenth anniversary, the company will release the two-volume hardcover IDW: The First Decade in May, 2009. Volume 1 of IDW: The First Decade is currently available online at IDWPublishing.com.

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Marvel Suspends Open Submissions Policy

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Fans who have sent their works directly to the House of Ideas in hopes of breaking in to the world of comic books are going to be a little disappointed after this press release from Marvel, where it announces it is suspending its open submission policy.

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2008 GEM Award Winners Announced

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(BALTIMORE, MD) — (February 3, 2009) — Diamond Comic Distributors is proud to announce the winners of the 2008 Diamond Gem Awards, recognized within the comic book industry as the pinnacle of sales achievement for comic book artists, writers, publishers, and industry executives who work in one of America’s most unique art forms.

“Congratulations to the 2008 Gem Award winners, which embody the best our industry has to offer,” said Diamond President and CEO Steve Geppi. “Representing the finest in pop-culture merchandise, the “Gemmies” are the retailer’s way of lauding companies and products that created the most consumer excitement for their businesses and impacted their bottom line over the past year.”
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IDW Sale This Saturday

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(San Diego, December 3, 2008)  IDW Publishing is holding its first ever sale of comic books and graphic novels at its San Diego headquarters on Saturday, December 6, 10 am – 3 pm.  This is a fantastic opportunity for comic book collectors to scoop up some real bargains and hunt down some rare titles they may have missed, including some limited editions and signed copies – all at bargain prices.  There will be surprises and giveaways with every purchase.

A number of comic book creators will be on hand offering free autographs of their work, including Ben Templesmith (Wormwood, 30 Days of Night), Chris Ryall (Clive Barker’s The Great and Secret Show, Zombies vs. Robots), and Chris Mowry (Transformers).

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