We’ve chatted with Allison Baker multiple times on the Major Spoilers Podcast. She’s one-half of the brains behind Monkeybrain Comics, and I’m super happy to learn that Allison has just been hired as the Director of Operations at IDW Publishing.
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Press Release Valiant Entertainment today announced that Executive Editor Warren Simons has been promoted to the position of Editor-in-Chief. Since joining Valiant as Executive Editor in 2011, Simons has overseen the relaunch of the resurgent publisher’s comic book line with an array of best-selling, critically acclaimed series including X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Bloodshot, Archer & Armstrong, Unity, Rai, and more.
Press Release After the successful airing of the re-imagined special in January, Cartoon Network today announced the global return of one of its most beloved franchises, the Emmy®-winning, The Powerpuff Girls. Slated for a 2016 launch, this reboot will include an all-new television series produced by Cartoon Network Studios and a full licensing program that will roll out across all regions. The announcement was made today by Rob Sorcher, to kick off the 2014 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
Press Release Valiant Entertainment today announced a new partnership with New York’s premier coffee roaster, Oren’s Daily Roast, and leading New York comic book retail chain Midtown Comics for a three month-long celebration of Valiant’s flagship hero – the one and only X-O Manowar! Beginning on Friday, June 13th, head to any of Oren’s ten Manhattan beverage locations for a limited edition X-O Manowar Green Tea Blast – a deliciously cold combination of frozen matcha green tea and vanilla perfect for the height of summer.
Press Release Riding high atop a wave of successful, acclaimed new titles, awards, and opportunities, Oni Press is proud to announce the appointment of Tim Wiesch as Vice President of Business Development.
Press Release Dynamite Entertainment announced today their agreement with New York Times Bestselling author Dean Koontz to extend and expand upon their existing publishing contract with him.
Press Release Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. (ShoPro) has announced an agreement with their subsidiary, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, for DORAEMON merchandise rights for the Americas. VIZ Media will become the North & Latin American master merchandise licensee for the celebrated anime property, overseeing the licensing and development of a range of new products in all categories.
Press Release Diamond Comic Distributors is pleased to announce the newly signed distribution agreement with Face Value Comics, the first comic book that is specifically targeted to those with autism. Readers can learn about the characters’ adventures and emotions, while educators and parents can utilize this comic as a teaching tool. The first issue of the comic is available for pre-order in the June issue of PREVIEWS World and is set to release in comic book specialty shops in August, 2014.
Press Release Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the author to protect and maintain his literary creations, and one of the comics industry’s leaders, Publisher Dynamite Entertainment, announced today a comprehensive agreement that will see the return of Burroughs’ original “John Carter: Warlord of Mars” to the pages of comic books, comic strips and graphic novels. The agreement allows for the world-wide publication of the John Carter universe as well as “Lord of the Jungle” and ERB’s library of archival material.
Press Release Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) (the “Company”), leading provider of multiple Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across the world, today announced that the Company has released its first quarter 2014 financial results on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014.
Press Release Marvel Entertainment is excited to announce the exclusive agreement with The Legendary Star-Lord writer, Sam Humphries.
Press Release Recently announced this past weekend at C2E2 in Chicago, Marvel is proud to officially unveil the members of the All-New Young Guns, the next generation of Marvel artists and superstars in the making! These six artists are on the precipice of setting the comic industry ablaze with their bombastic art and blockbuster comics!
Press Release IDW Publishing is very pleased to announce that artist Gabriel Rodriguez, best known for his work on the Eisner award-winning series Locke & Key, has entered into an exclusive contract with the publisher.
Press Release Dynamite is honored to announce that Warren Ellis, one of the greatest and most respected comic book writers in comics, will be working with Dynamite for the very first time! Warren Ellis plans to take control of the Project Superpowers universe in late 2014, as Dynamite Entertainment continues to celebrate its 10th Anniversary.