[Press] – DISNEY ACQUIRES RADICAL’S OBLIVION

For Immediate Release

DISNEY ACQUIRES RADICAL’S OBLIVION

August 5th, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – Radical Publishing is proud to announce that Disney has acquired the film adaptation of OBLIVION, based on Radical Publishing’s illustrated novel created by Tron: Legacy director, Joseph Kosinski, written by Rex Mundi creator, Arvid Nelson, and with illustrations by Andrée Wallin. OBLIVION will be directed by Joseph Kosinki and will be produced by Radical’s President and Publisher, Barry Levine, and Kosinski. Radical Studios’ Executive Vice President Jesse Berger is signed on as Executive Producer. Kosinki is repped by Verve and Anonymous Content while Radical is repped by CAA and David Schiff.

In a future where the Earth’s surface has been irradiated beyond recognition, the remnants of humanity live above the clouds, safe from the brutal alien Scavengers that stalk the ruins. But when surface drone repairman Jak discovers a mysterious woman in a crash-landed pod, it sets off an unstoppable chain of events that will force him to question everything he knows.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Joe Kosinski on OBLIVION,” said Barry Levine, president of Radical Pictures. “Joe is one of the most creative forces in filmmaking today. From the moment he teamed with Radical to produce the book and film, he had such a clear vision of the OBLIVION landscape and universe. Add to that Joe’s successful partnership with Disney on Tron: Legacy, and you have all the ingredients for a phenomenal action/adventure film.”

OBLIVION, the 128-page illustrated novel, will be released in Summer 2011 and will feature prose, combined with over 40 fully painted landscape renderings. OBLIVION will be distributed worldwide through Random House.

Fans are encouraged to visit the Radical Publishing websites www.radicalpublishing.com

, www.facebook.com/radicalpublishing and www.twitter.com/radicalcomics for more information.

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, from prominent international talents such as Yoshitaka Amano, Keith Arem, Rain Beredo, Marc Bernardin, John Bolton, Darren Lynn Bousman, Ron L. Brinkerhoff, Bing Cansino, Matt Cirulnick, Tomm Coker, Clayton Crain, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Flint Dille, Marko Djurdjevic, Ian Edginton, Warren Ellis, James Farr, Adam Freeman, E. Max Frye, Antoine Fuqua, Justin Gray, Paul Gulacy, David Hine, Taka Ichise, Joseph Kosinski, Clint Langley, Adam Lawson, David Lapham, Richard Lee, Rob Levin, David Liss, Alex Maleev, Leonardo Manco, David Manpearl, Stephan Martinière, Francesco “Matt” Mattina, Peter Milligan, Steve Moore, Arvid Nelson, Wayne Nichols, Steve Niles, Jimmy Palmiotti, Nick Percival, Troy Peteri, Vincent Proce, Steve Pugh, Patrick Reilly, Rick Remender, Terry Rossio, Luis Royo, Nick Sagan, Kirsi Salonen, Sam Sarkar, Stjepan Sejic, M. Zachary Sherman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Wesley Snipes, Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, Patrick Tatopoulos, J.P. Targete, Greg Tocchini, Andree Wallin, Rich Wilkes, Dave Wilkins, Concept Art House, Haberlin Studios, Meduzarts Digital Environment Studio, Weta Workshop, Zombie Studios, and many more.
Currently, Radical Publishing 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.

Gianluca Glazer
Director of Marketing
Radical Publishing
(323) 874-4400
gianluca@radicalpublishing.com
www.radicalpublishing.com
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[Press] LEGENDARY MARVEL CREATOR ADDS HIS SUPPORT TO EAGLE INITIATIVE

PRESS RELEASE:

For immediate release: August 1, 2010

LEGENDARY MARVEL CREATOR ADDS HIS SUPPORT TO EAGLE INITIATIVE

BARRY Renshaw and Cassandra Conroy are delighted to announce that Stan Lee –
the celebrated co-creator of such enduring Marvel characters as Spider-Man,
the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and the X-Men – has agreed to become patron of
the Eagle Initiative.

Agreeing to give his backing to the innovative worldwide talent search, Lee
said, ‘Way back in 1976 mine was the first name enrolled on the Eagle Awards
Roll of Honour and I’m thrilled, lo these many years later, to be invited to
be a patron of this pioneering initiative which stems from such prestigious
and long-running prizes.

“Breaking into comic books has never been easy and I think it’s great that
Barry and Cassandra are devoting their energies to helping newcomers from
around the world get their foot on – and up – the ladder,” added the
venerated writer. “I’m delighted to add my name to the Eagle Initiative and
wish every contestant all the best, both with their entries and their
subsequent careers. Who knows, this ambitious project might lead to the
discovery of a 21st century Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko… or Stan Lee!”

Responding to the celebrated Marvel creator’s comments, Renshaw – who is
spearheading the project – said, “Having an industry legend like Stan Lee
not only support the Initiative but agree to be its patron is both
incredibly exciting and humbling at the same time. I certainly never
expected to receive the amount of interest and support from industry
professionals that we have done over just a few short months, and everyone
behind the scenes at the Initiative is absolutely dedicated to making sure
we live up to their faith in the endeavour.”

Now heading up the Eagle Awards, Cassandra Conroy added, “The Marvel
Universe had just had its 30th birthday when I came into this world but my
dad familarised me with those classic early stories throughout my formative
years. It is, therefore, a great honour to have Stan Lee not only support us
on the Initiative but also be so enthusiastic about what Barry is doing. I’m
sure his involvement will catapult the Initiative and the Eagle Awards
themselves into the wider public spotlight.”

Eagle Awards founder Mike Conroy is serving as a consultant and publicist to
the Initiative. He commented, “Things just keep getting better for Barry and
Cassandra. The industry has been behind them from the start but to get
backing from the living legend that is Stan Lee just turns things up to 11!”

For further details on the Initiative, a full list of judges and complete
submission guidelines, go to http://www.eaglesinitiative.com/. For press
enquiries, contact Mike Conroy: eagleawards@btconnect.com. For further
details on the Eagle Awards, contact Cassandra Conroy:
eagleawards@gmail.com.

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ABOUT THE EAGLES INITIATIVE:
Launched in May 2010, the Eagles Initiative provides a unique platform from
which the next generation of writers and artists can promote their
storytelling ability in an increasingly competitive market. The brainchild
of Barry Renshaw, the Initiative is an unprecedented global talent search,
entrants will be asked to submit an original self-contained illustrated
story. The winner will be awarded a £1,000 cash prize; the runner up will
win £500 with the third place submission being given £250. All three stories
are to be included in the Initiative Anthology, which will be released as a
print publication and in multiple languages across the digital media.

ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS:
Introduced in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry’s longest established
awards. Unique in that they reflect the people’s choice, they are awarded by
fans who vote for their favourite in each category of the awards. They are
named after the fondly remembered 1950′s British comic anthology Eagle, and
were originated by two British fans, Mike Conroy and Richard Burton. The
awards proved to be successful, with American publishers announcing their
victories with pride. They have relaunched in 2010 with a new look, a new
mandate and a new vision for the future.

ABOUT STAN LEE:

Stan Lee is the man whose co-created superheroes such as Spider-Man, the
X-Men, Iron Man and many others have been monster movie hits and helped make
Marvel Comics the dominant force in the comicbook industry.

Without question, Stan ‘the Man’ Lee has exerted more influence over
comicbooks than anyone in history. The numbers are staggering – more than 2
billion Marvel Comics have been published in 75 countries and in 25
languages. In Europe alone, Stan Lee’s name appears on over 35 million
comics annually.

He supervised such diverse animated series as X-Men, Spider-Man and The
Hulk. To date, Stan’s characters have populated over 24 separate television
series, all of which continue in syndication around the world.

Additionally, many of Stan’s other creations, such as the Hulk, the
Fantastic Four and Daredevil have been major motion pictures with no end in
sight for the sequels, while Doct or Strange, the Mighty Thor, Avengers and
Silver Surfer, plus many others, are in development for motion pictures even
as you read these words.

Stan Lee’s admirers are not limited to the younger generation – his avowed
fans include Presidents (Ronald Reagan once said he started every day
reading Spider-Man comics and George Bush, in presenting Stan a Medal of the
Arts, praised him for encouraging and assisting “millions of young people to
broaden their own imaginations”) and even his competitors (“Most of my
generation of writers learned our craft from or through Stan Lee. He’s an
incredible part of the business,” said Paul Levitz of DC Comics).

Now, as he enters the 21st Century, Stan Lee is broadening his horizons.
Stan is currently developing entirely new franchise for film and television
with his own company POW! Entertainment while still proudly cherishing the
title of Chairman Emeritus of Marvel.

ABOUT BARRY RENSHAW:
Barry Renshaw has been an active creator in the UK independent comics
industry for over a decade, as publisher of his own Engine Comics imprint,
the award winning Redeye Magazine, and the popular How to Self Publish – A
Rough Guide, as well as running or appearing at various workshops, seminars
and panels over the years. He was asked to join the Eagle Awards committee
in 2009 to help reinvent the brand, and saw an opportunity for the Awards to
play a more progressive and proactive role in the comics industry. The
Initiative is the first part of that expanded role.

ABOUT CASSANDRA CONROY:

Cassandra Conroy has been a regular presence on the UK convention scene for
several years. In 2008 her father Mike Conroy handed over the running of the
Eagle Awards to Cassandra, who was then just 16-years old. She has worked on
Eaglemoss’s Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Super Hero
Collection.

ABOUT MIKE CONROY:

Formerly editor of Comics International, Europe’s trade paper, veteran
comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy is the founder of the Eagle
Awards. Established in 1976, they are one of the comics industry’s earliest
established and most coveted international prizes. Sought after to talk
about comics and movies on TV and radio, Mike has written extensively on
those subjects for various publishers and magazines. He is the author of 500
Great Comic Book Action Heroes its sequel 500 Comic Book Villains and War
Stories: A Graphic History as well as a major contributor to Comix: The
Underground Revolution. His former position on CI followed his 10-year reign
as the magazine’s news editor. For over 12 years, his monthly Frame to Frame
– the comics industry’s longest-running column discussing the interaction
between movies and comics – had been a feature in CI, which he had been
associated with since the magazine’s very beginnings in 1991. Contact him
at: demigod@btconnect.com.

[Press] Challengers Comics + Conversation is proud to present the Eating With Pictures Charity Cookout.

On Saturday, August 7th, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Challengers will be grilling hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs and selling them for $1
each as well as offering chips and sodas, also for $1.  100% of the money raised will go directly to Reading With Pictures, a Chicago-based non-profit
organization that advocates the use of comic books in the classroom to promote literacy and to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Also available will be the Reading With Pictures Anthology, a brand new, full-color 192 page graphic novel, designed to demonstrate the power comics have in bridging the gap between entertainment and education. All 192 of the anthology’s full-color pages are appropriate and accessible to the youngest of readers, yet still enjoyable and engaging for the oldest of them as well.  On hand will be six of the contributors to the anthology, including Jeffrey Brown, Gabe Bautista, Michael Moreci, Russell Lissau, Trevor Mueller and Josh Elder.

“Chicago has an extensive comic book community,” says Reading With Pictures Executive Director Josh Elder, “And better than the number of creators is how passionate they all are about literacy and education.  We are fortunate to align ourselves with like-minded creators who genuinely care for their readers.  And the folks at Challengers are no exception!”

“We’re strong advocates of comics as educational tools,” said Challengers Co-Owner Patrick Brower, “and of hot dogs and hamburgers being grilled, so we couldn’t be more excited to work with the good people of Reading With Pictures on a summer cookout that raises awareness in their activities.”

What: READING WITH PICTURES CHARITY COOKOUT
Why: Celebrate the release of the READING WITH PICTURES ANTHOLOGY
Where: Challengers Comics + Conversation, 1845 N. Western Ave. 2R Chicago, IL
60647

[Press] The Titans Return and Clash in All New Wrath of the Titans DVD!

The Titans Return and Clash in All New Wrath of the Titans DVD!

A Sequel Story Inspired by the 80’s classic Clash of the Titans motion
picture!

July 19, 2010. Eagle One Media is proud to announce the upcoming release of
Wrath of the Titans – Special Edition on DVD July 20, 2010. With a story
developed under the guidance of legendary SFX artist Ray Harryhausen and
presented as an animation-style film, fans of the original motion picture can
immerse themselves in the further adventures of hero Perseus and his winged
horse Pegasus in anticipation of the upcoming Warner Bros. DVD of Clash of the
Titans on July 27, 2010. The Wrath of the Titans Special Edition DVD shall also
include a bonus 28 page comic book with a unique tie-in story.

Five years have passed since the legendary Perseus defeated the evil Gorgon
Medusa, killed the Kraken and assumed the crown of Argos. Things seemed idyllic
throughout the kingdom. Yet lurking in the shadows is the one being simmering
with hate and discontent. Calibus, once though dead, looks to take his revenge.
Perseus stole his bride, stole his position, stole Zeus’ favor, and now
Calibus looks to take it back. And with news that a baby boy was born to Perseus
and Andromeda, he is chilling that dish of revenge…

The Wrath of the Titans Special Edition DVD utilizes Bluewater Productions
bestselling comic book series of the same name and with the addition of
animation, voice-over, special, music, creates a fast paced video adaptation
that takes viewers back to Greek mythological times where the Gods battled
amongst themselves and heroes fought unimaginable creatures. This DVD is
available to pre-order at all major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Barnes &
Noble, Target, and FYE

A preview of the first 4+ minutes can be viewed on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcVOJplUms4

About Eagle One Media

Eagle One Media, Inc. (www.eagleonemedia.com) produces animated comic
adaptations based on globally licensed properties for the retail market. The
company has produced such video for DVD and through digital download based on
CAPCOM’s video games Street Fighter, television series Voltron: Defender of the
Universe, and blockbuster The Terminator. Eagle One Media’s Street Fighter and
Voltron productions were recently broadcast over several weeks on the popular
Syfy Channel.

About Bluewater Productions

Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of
comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Visit www.bluewaterprod.com

For additional information contact:
Eagle One Media
info (at) eagleonemedia.com

[Press] – VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT INCREASES PAGES, ADDS EXTRAS TO ARCHER & ARMSTRONG HARDCOVER, PRICE REMAINS

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT INCREASES PAGE COUNT AND ADDS EXTRA MATERIAL TO ARCHER & ARMSTRONG HARDCOVER WITHOUT INCREASING PRICE

Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions Now Contains 16 Pages of New Content
Including a Revealing Jim Shooter Interview

Contact: Ian Feller

Valiant Entertainment

ianf@valiantentertainment.com

July 31, 2008, New York, NY – Valiant Entertainment’s latest in a series of
deluxe hardcover editions, Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions, will now
contain 184 pages of content for the same solicited cover price of $24.95.
The book was originally planned to contain 168 pages, but Valiant
Entertainment has decided to add exclusive new material and increase the
page count while keeping the cover price the same as an added incentive to
fans and retailers.

Along with collecting for the first time issues #0-6 of the original
blockbuster series co-created by legends Jim Shooter and Barry Windsor-Smith
that sold over 4 million copies, Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions
includes an all-new story, “Formation of The Sect,” by Jim Shooter and
artists Sal Velluto and Bob Almond, and features a new Michael Golden cover
which can be seen at http://valiantentertainment.com/anahc.jpg. Archer &
Armstrong: First Impressions now also features:

* An exclusive in-depth interview with Jim Shooter
* An expanded all-new “Formation of The Sect” story
* Jim Shooter’s full script for the all-new “Formation of the Sect”
story including an alternate ending
* A detailed look into the creation of the new cover by Michael Golden
from sketch to printed cover

The highlight of the extra materials is the exclusive interview with series
co-creator, Jim Shooter. In the interview, Shooter offers new insights into
the origins of the series and characters, and background on the early days
at Valiant.

“As we were putting the package together for the hardcover, we decided that
we could make it even better by adding some additional material,” said
Walter J. Black, Senior VP & Publisher of Valiant Entertainment. “As
solicited, the book would have been a great treat for readers, but now, with
all the additions, especially the interview with Jim Shooter, it’s a must
have. And because our main responsibility is to make sure we please our
fans, we decided not to raise the cover price.”

Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions is set for release on September 24 and
is still available for order. Found in the July issue of Diamond Previews,
out now, use Diamond order number: JUL084301 to get your copy.

For more information on the Valiant Universe and titles, please log on to
their website at www.ValiantEntertainment.com
<http://www.valiantentertainment.com/> . While you’re there, be sure to join
the mailing list to receive future updates in your inbox. Or come visit them
on ComicSpace at www.comicspace.com/ValiantEntertainment.

About Valiant Entertainment:

Valiant Entertainment is a character-based entertainment company that owns
and manages some of the most popular comic characters ever created across
all media, including feature films, television, video games, new media,
publishing, and consumer products. Since their creation in 1990, Valiant
characters have sold over 80 million comic books, 8 million video games, and
Valiant became one of the three leading comic character-based companies
globally. In addition, the “Valiant characters are often called the most
important characters created since the Marvel revolution of the 1960s”
(Sequart). VALIANTT characters include X-O MANOWARR, BLOODSHOTR, HARBINGERT,
ETERNAL WARRIORT, DOCTOR MIRAGET, NINJAKT, SHADOWMANR, RAIT, and QUANTUM &
WOODYT, among many others. Visit www.ValiantEntertainment.com
<http://www.valiantentertainment.com/> for more information.

PRESS RELEASE: EVE: VAMPIRE DIVA media blitz!

EVE: VAMPIRE DIVA media blitz!

New City, NY (October 6, 2007) Eve: Vampire Diva, is slashing her way into
comic shops this December courtesy of writer, Frank LaPerch and artist Ash
Jackson.

The series, published by Arcana Comics, recently received the “Spotlight
On” honor in Diamond Previews, and has excited retailers with the help of some
fantastic trailers which are now running on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/user/evevampirediva

Comic journalists have already taken notice of our favorite pop star, vampire
diva. Currently, there are interviews with series writer, Frank LaPerch, at the
following sites:

Fire Fox news:
http://firefox.org/news/articles/700/1/On-the-Eve-of-breaking-in/Page1.html

Jazma online:
http://www.jazmaonline.com/interviews/interviews2007.asp?intID=636

Newsarama: http://blog.newsarama.com/

The series is about Eve, a pop star whose secret life as a vampire is kept from
her adoring public. Eve’s adventures are brilliantly illustrated by artist,
Ash Jackson.

“His pencil is the elixir of life for this story! Nuff’ said?” said LaPerch
“Seriously though, Ash’s work is a marvel and I was really lucky to have come
in contact with him. There’s an energy to his drawing that is reminiscent of
high quality animation. It’s a really fun & stylized look that pops these pages
and raises the bar for the whole project.”

For more information on Eve, please visit: www.vampirediva.blogspot.com.
For more information on other Arcana comics please visit: www.arcanacomics.com

EVE: Vampire Diva
Issue 1 of 4 shipping December
$3.95 – Full Color (28 pages of story!)
DIAMOND ORDER CODE OCT07 3255