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Post by Talon Karrde on May 30, 2007 17:12:38 GMT -5
Meg Cabot Pens First Manga for TOKYOPOP and HarperCollins! AVALON HIGH: CORONATION #1: THE MERLIN PROPHECY --All New Manga Story Picks Up Where Best-Selling Novel Leaves Off-- --Manga Contains First Chapter of Cabot’s New Book: Pants on Fire-- Book Expo America, New York(May, 2007)— Meg Cabot's magical Arthurian epic continues...manga style! TOKYOPOP, the leader of the Global Manga Revolution and HarperCollins Publishers, one of the top English-language publishers in the world, are pleased to announce the July 2007 release of Avalon High: Coronation #1: The Merlin Prophecy, the first installment of a three part manga sequel to Avalon High. Written by critically acclaimed author Meg Cabot (The Princess Diaries, Avalon High, Mediator, All-American Girl, Teen Idol) with art by Jinky Coronado (Banzai Girl), Avalon High: Coronation #1: The Merlin Prophecy expands on Meg Cabot’s best-selling novel, replete with all the mythology and mysticism of Avalon High. As an added bonus for fans, the manga contains the first chapter of Cabot’s new book, Pants on Fire. According to Meg Cabot, "I had an idea for a sequel, but it wasn’t enough story for a whole book. I was thinking of doing a novella, but then TOKYOPOP came along with the manga offer, and I was like: Bingo! The idea I had for the Avalon High sequel was just the right length for a manga. And the manga looks great. More than great—better than I ever dreamed!" Amanda Maciel, Meg Cabot’s editor, HarperCollinsChildren’s Books, adds, "It's been an incredible experience working with Meg and TOKYOPOP, watching the characters of Avalon High come to life. Meg's exciting, action-packed story works perfectly with this genre, and everyone at HarperCollins is thrilled to bring Meg Cabot's storytelling talents to manga readers!" Says TOKYOPOP’s Senior Editor Julie Taylor, "I am so honored to be working with such a prolific, talented writer such as Meg Cabot. I'm a huge fan of her work. Connecting Meg and Jinky Coronado has been an absolute joy. Jinky is so talented, her work just continues to blow me away." Being a new student at Avalon High has been exciting for Ellie, to say the least--she's an honor student, a star on the track team, and, oh yeah, dating the super-hot class president, Will, who also happens to be the alleged reincarnation of King Arthur. Ellie couldn't be happier to have Will in her life, but she's also worried that his estrangement from his parents is tearing him apart. To make matters worse, Will's doubt that he really is King Arthur could prevent the Merlin Prophecy--an age of enlightenment--from occurring. Can Ellie convince Will to believe in something that even she isn't sure about? And more importantly, can she get him to give his parents another chance? Just in time for summer reading fun, Avalon High: Coronation #1: The Merlin Prophecy will be in stores in July, 2007.
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 31, 2007 17:33:32 GMT -5
KAPLAN PUBLISHING and TOKYOPOP INTRODUCE THE VOCABULARY-BUILDING MANGA SERIES Book Expo America, New York (May 31, 2007)— There are many students who struggle with the demands of reading and vocabulary lists to prepare for the SAT and ACT exams. However, find something that they actually enjoy reading, and watch them "stand and deliver." Kaplan has joined forces with TOKYOPOP to bring these students a unique and engaging way to study vocabulary with the Manga Series. As seen with the success of Kaplan's Frankenstein and other Score-Raising Classics, The Ring of McAllister, and the other original SAT Vocabulary novels, students are eager for engaging alternatives to lengthy word lists. Kaplan's unparalleled experience preparing students for the SAT and ACT for more than 60 years has enabled us to identify the most important and frequently seen vocabulary words that show up on the exams. Reading, combined with other test preparation, helps students achieve a better score on the critical reading portion of the exams. Maureen McMahon, Vice President and Publisher at Kaplan Publishing, says: "Students have come to expect results from Kaplan's test-taking strategies. Now we are going to encourage them to have fun too during the stressful time of SAT and ACT preparation. We are thrilled to partner with TOKYOPOP to offer students an entertaining and effective way to achieve their goals." This series is the newest trend in teen reading and the fastest growing segment in the publishing industry. Appealing to teens interested in a good read filled with exciting plots, the manga platform represents a fun method of vocabulary review, allowing the reader to decipher the context of the word not only from the surrounding text on the page and the definitions in the margins, but also from the graphic element of the story. Rob Tokar, Editor-in-Chief at TOKYOPOP remembers: "When I was in seventh grade, I was shocked to discover that I could actually learn something useful from my favorite comic book. I've never forgotten that experience, and that's why I couldn't be more excited by this project. Though most adults tend to think comics only contain words like POW, BAM, and ZAP, TOKYOPOP is proud to publish a wide variety of material for a wide range of audiences. All of these books already contained words that are on Kaplan's list, and the rest of the words fit the stories very well." Features of each book are: · The complete graphic novel adventures – not abridged versions · More than 300 vocabulary words frequently tested on the SAT highlighted throughout the text · Definitions for each word highlighted on the same page · A word-pronunciation guide · An index for easy reference · Small, easy-to-carry trim size for backpacks The initial titles in the Kaplan SAT/ACT vocabulary-building Manga series are: * PSY-COMM, VOLUME 1: 978-1-4277-5496-7 * WARCRAFT, VOLUME 1: 978-1-4277-5495-0 * VAN VON HUNTER, VOLUME 1: 978-1-4277-5494-3 $9.99 each, paperback, 6x9, 216 pages. More titles will be introduced in the near future. Kaplan Publishing is one of the nation's leading publishers of academic and professional development resources. We produce more than 150 new titles annually, on topics such as general business, real estate, finance and investing, test preparation, college and graduate school admissions, academic and professional development. Kaplan Publishing is the number one provider of test prep materials for a variety of standard tests, including GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, MCAT, TOEFL, and more. Kaplan Publishing is a unit of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). The name Kaplan was once associated exclusively with test preparation. Today, Kaplan retains its leadership position in test prep but is equally recognized as a leader in online education, academic tutoring, solutions for schools, and English language learning. Our mission is to help individuals achieve their educational and career goals. We build futures one success story at a time. TOKYOPOP is hailed as an artistic vision that transcends countless platforms. From the introduction of the first-ever extensive manga publishing program in North America, to the development of its manga-originated intellectual properties into film, television and digital entertainment leading youth-oriented entertainment brand and an innovator of manga creation, with a revolutionary, TOKYOPOP has changed the way teens experience pop culture. The company’s global reach has expanded to Europe and Asia, with recent offices opening in the UK and Germany and partnerships in Australia and China, in addition to its original Los Angeles and Tokyo operations. With millions of fans logging onto the new social networking site www.TOKYOPOP.com, reading its books, and watching its DVDs and television programs, TOKYOPOP’s award-winning catalogue of licensed and original properties has made the company a visionary in an ever-growing teen entertainment marketplace. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information. 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Post by Talon Karrde on Jun 21, 2007 17:20:52 GMT -5
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA RELEASES TWO NEW ROMANTIC COMEDY GRAPHIC NOVELS Oath to Love and Passion 1 and Full House 5 to be available in July and to be priced at $9.99 SRP. NEW YORK, NY (June 20, 2007) - Central Park Media announced today that the OATH TO LOVE AND PASSION 1 graphic novel will be available in July. The debut of this romantic comedy focuses on the relationships of four teens and the trials and tribulations they face in finding happiness both within themselves and each other. FULL HOUSE 5 is also scheduled for release and is the basis for the highly rated Korean TV show by the same name. The story focuses on an arrogant movie star and an up and coming screenwriter who are forced to feign their engagement while sharing the same house. Both books are geared for a teenage audience and will retail for $9.99 SRP. Oath to Love and Passion 1Story and Art by Sook Ji Hwang A hilariously mean-spirited romantic comedy! When love comes to town, the lives of four teens are turned upside down when rotating attractions, comedic misunderstandings, and general chaos force them to reconsider everything they've ever known about relationships, trust, and the frailties of the human heart. Fortunately, none of them knew very much in the first place. Full House 5Story & Art by Soo Yon Won With a sudden change of heart, narcissistic movie star Ryder Bay decides to give Full House back to Alley, thereby dissolving their fictitious engagement. But now that she is finally free from the "engagement deal," Alley suddenly realizes something that she never wanted to admit: she has feelings for Ryder! Will she reveal her feelings to him before he leaves her forever? About Central Park MediaCentral Park Media is a 17-year-old Manhattan-based independent video and book publisher. Central Park Media has been a leading supplier of anime and Asian cult films in the United States since 1990, and a major publisher of manga (graphic novels) since 1994. The company currently manufactures and distributes animated video programming under several label names, including U.S. Manga Corps, Be Beautiful, Software Sculptors and Central Park Media. In addition, Central Park Media releases live-action Asian feature films under its Asia Pulp Cinema label and underground live-action programming under its Below The Radar label. With exclusive rights to hundreds of graphic novels, the company has become a leading North American publisher of Japanese manga and Korean manhwa. Among CPM's fan-favorite graphic novel titles are Lee Hyun Se's Nambul (the best-selling manhwa in Korean publishing history), and Kia Asamiya's Dark Angel. Under its Be Beautiful imprint, the company also publishes popular yaoi manga such as the best-selling Kizuna: Bonds of Love (the best-selling yaoi title in Japanese publishing history). Visit www.centralparkmedia.com, www.cpmpress.com and www.bebeautifulmanga.com for more information.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Aug 22, 2007 19:10:44 GMT -5
Nothing 'Dullsville' Here as Ellen Schreiber Pens First Manga for TOKYOPOP and HarperCollins! VAMPIRE KISSES: BLOOD RELATIVES Los Angeles, CA (August 21, 2007)- TOKYOPOP, the leader of the Global Manga Revolution and Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsChildren's Books, are pleased to announce the September 2007 release of Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, the first installment of a three-part manga series based on the wonderfully funny popular teen novels, Vampire Kisses. Written by critically acclaimed author Ellen Schreiber ( Teenage Mermaid, Comedy Girl, Vampire Kisses) with art by rem, who was also the first winner of TOKYOPOP's popular Rising Stars of Manga competition with her entry Devil's Candy, Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives expands on the endearing tales of teen angst and Goth romance in Schreiber's best-selling novels. According to author Ellen Schreiber, "I'm a big fan of manga and always wanted to write a graphic novel. When TOKYOPOP and HarperCollins approached me about turning Vampire Kisses into a manga, I was ecstatic. I had the best of both worlds--creating more stories with Raven and Alexander and seeing them come to life through breathtaking artwork. It was a dream come true!" Julie Lansky, Ellen Schreiber's HarperCollins editor, adds, "It's been very exciting collaborating with TOKYOPOP and Ellen Schreiber to transform the world of Vampire Kisses into a fully-illustrated manga. We're so delighted to be bringing all of the adventure, Goth romance, and one-of-a-kind characters of Ellen's popular series--a perfect match for manga--to a new audience!" Says TOKYOPOP editor Alexis Kirsch: "Ellen Schreiber's story about a Goth girl living in a small town while dating a vampire is exactly the kind of tale that I figured would attract manga fans. By teaming her with an amazing artist such as rem, this project has become the most visually beautiful book I've ever worked on. rem's uncanny knack for fashion has main character Raven wearing a unique outfit in every scene and really captures the Goth style perfectly." The absolute last thing Goth girl Raven and her vampire boyfriend Alexander need is another hitch in their night-time only romance-but dark trouble hovers on the horizon when Raven and Alexander discover four freshly dug graves filled with empty coffins. When a crew of dodgy vampires takes up residence in Dullsville's lonely graveyard, Alexander finds this motley bunch is led by his very own blood-sucking cousin, Claude Sterling. Claude and his creepy crew can only spell out more problems for the pair, especially when Raven finds them in daylight attending Dullsville High-shocking! What could Claude and his invaders be doing-or searching for-in Dullsville? Just in time for Halloween, Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives will be in stores in September, 2007.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Nov 2, 2007 11:25:26 GMT -5
GAKUEN ALICE Los Angeles, CA (November 2, 2007)¯TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution, is thrilled to announce the release of Japan's hugely popular shojo manga series, Gakuen Alice. From the same Japanese publisher that originally released TOKYOPOP's best-selling manga juggernaut Fruits Basket, Gakuen Alice, created by Tachibana Higuchi, has sold more than three million units in Japan alone. Now, for the first time ever, TOKYOPOP brings U.S. audiences the irresistible and adorable story of the magical adventures of Mikan and her "Alice" at the Alice Academy. Young Mikan runs away to Tokyo following her best friend, Hotaru, who has been enrolled in an exclusive, secretive private school for geniuses. But it turns out that Alice Academy is a lot more than meets the eye. If Mikan wants to stay by Hotaru's side, she has to pass the strange "entrance exam" AND face the even greater challenge of befriending her very odd new classmates. Whether it's Hotaru's gift for inventing gadgets, the cranky Natsume's fire-casting ability, or Professor Narumi's control of human pheromones, everyone at the school has some sort of special talent. But what ability, if any, does Mikan possess? Mikan is going to have to rely on her courage and spunk if she's going to stay in school, or even stay alive! According to TOKYOPOP Senior Editor, Lillian Diaz-Przybyl: "What's great about manga is that it can capture little bits of reality and reflect familiar and compelling aspects of human nature, even in bizarre, fantastic situations. On the surface, Gakuen Alice is a fun, charming school story about cute kids with special powers, but it's also full of bullies, angst-filled pasts and mysterious adults. Ranging from classroom torment to adorable giant animals to devoted friendship and loyalty, Gakuen Alice captures the joy and terror of school all in one brilliant and entertaining package!" Gakuen Alice will be supported by an aggressive marketing and promotional push that includes a highly interactive and innovative online campaign complimented by anime and comic convention promotions. Find your own Alice when the first of fourteen volumes of TOKYOPOP's much-anticipated Gakuen Alice manga series arrives in stores nationwide this December!
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Post by Talon Karrde on Feb 12, 2008 19:23:38 GMT -5
No Den-Ai-ing the Rumors! TOKYOPOP Proudly Presents ... PRINCESS AI: RUMORS FROM THE OTHER SIDE All-New Scandalous Manga Packed with Gossip, Innuendo and Lies About Princess Ai! Los Angeles, CA (February 12, 2008)¯ TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution, is thrilled to announce the release of Princess Ai: Rumors from the Other Side. Part of the growing Princess Ai universe of properties, co-created by D.J. Milky and Courtney Love, Princess Ai: Rumors from the Other Side is a collection of untrue stories, rumors, gossip and bald-faced lies about Princess Ai and her cast of characters. Brought to you by a group of TOKYOPOP's top manga creators, these 12 all-new spurious stories take a totally twisted view of Princess Ai and her friends! Who would dare print innuendo and blatant lies about international rock diva Princess Ai? TOKYOPOP would! And who would TOKYOPOP enlist to create such trashy rumors? A group of our hottest global manga creators, including Misaho Kujiradou (Princess Ai trilogy), Steve Buccellato (Battle of the Bands), Ashly Raiti and Irene Flores (Mark of the Succubus), Hans Steinbach (A Midnight Opera), Armand Villavert (Zapt!), Sara Winningham (Pride & Prejudice), Emma Viceli (Rising Stars of Manga UK), Mike Schwark and Ron Kaulfersch (Van Von Hunter), Erica Reis (Sea Princess Azuri), T Campbell and Amy Mebberson (Divalicious), Che Gilson, Brett Uher and Mara Aum (Dark Moon Diary), Pauro Izaki (Princess Ai of Ai-Land comic strips) and Kim Mi-Kyung (11th Cat for Ice Kunion). According to TOKYOPOP Editor-in-Chief Rob Tokar, "Princess Ai: Rumors from the Other Side is another manga first for TOKYOPOP, but considering that Princess Ai has always been a groundbreaking project, 'unique' should be expected! Since Ai is an outspoken, outrageous, controversial celebrity (with wings!), it wasn't hard to find incredible stories from people who love her, hate her and love to hate her." Verif-Ai the rumors when TOKYOPOP's much-anticipated Princess Ai: Rumors from the Other Side arrives in stores nationwide in March 2008!
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Post by Talon Karrde on Mar 5, 2008 19:24:41 GMT -5
TOKYOPOP Signs Korea's Top Female Manga Creator, Hee Jung Park, to Multi-Book Publishing Deal Los Angeles, CA (March 5, 2008)¯TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution, is thrilled to announce a multi-book publishing deal with Korea's hottest female manga creator, Hee Jung Park. In 2008, TOKYOPOP will release Fever (March), Hotel Africa (April), Martin and John (July) and Too Long (August). The company will premiere each of these stunning new series on its web site (www.TOKYOPOP.com) as well as on its MySpace profile (www.Myspace.com/TOKYOPOP). The free previews are part of a year-long effort--which will also include contests and giveaways, convention promotions, and online features--to promote the luscious artwork and sophisticated storytelling of this innovative global manga creator. According to TOKYOPOP Editor-in-Chief Rob Tokar, "Hee Jung Park is a phenomenal talent as well as a manga superstar. Along with her bestselling sequential art, her work has been collected in art books and gallery shows around the world. "Inventive", "unusual" and "sophisticated" are words that often arise in discussions about Ms. Park's manga classics and we are both excited and proud to publish them." About the Books: Fever: (March) High school student Hyung-in has never been the same since her friend committed suicide. Fed up with her prestigious school and the expectations of her family, she just wants out. And, when she meets an orphan and a strange country-boy on the bus, she begins an unexpected journey into the unknown, at a mysterious place called "Fever." Hotel Africa: (April) Alone, in the middle of the Utah desert, lies the Hotel Africa, where anything is possible. A world of joy, heartache, and friendship has traveled through its doors. Follow along with Elvis, our narrator, as he brings the history of this desolate hotel to life, weaving tales of his widowed mother, an unlikely pair of vagabonds, and a strange hotel guest... Martin and John: (July) Three different stories about three different men named Martin and three different men named John...Confused? So are they...about love, relationships and especially their feelings. This collection of stories take place in different places, in different times--all about a man named Martin and a man named John, and the struggle for love between them. Too Long: (August) A girl who seems to attract suicide victims, a shy record store customer in love with a female employee, the star of a band who's in love with an average girl--these are just a few of the characters encountered in this collection of poignant short stories!
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Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 20, 2008 18:15:24 GMT -5
Manga Giant Extends Publishing Portfolio with Launch of Colorful New Line of International Books New York Comic-Con, New York (April 19, 2008)¯ Leading manga publisher and youth-oriented brand TOKYOPOP is pleased to unveil the latest addition to its rapidly growing publishing family - TOKYOPOP Graphic Novels. For years, European and Asian publishers have produced captivating, inspiring, and stunning full-color graphic novels that have not found a home on North American shores—until now. Beginning in February 2009, TOKYOPOP will cross the color barrier to publish a truly unique selection of rich, inventive, and stunningly original full-color graphic novels from some of the world’s most talented artists and writers. According to TOKYOPOP Publisher Mike Kiley, "The new TOKYOPOP Graphic Novels line represents a natural evolution for us as we continue to offer the coolest stuff on the planet to readers around the world. Our launch titles have been selected to build a bridge between the manga and graphic novel audiences. This is a major initiative for us and we will not only be announcing more acquisitions in the near future but will also have some very exciting news about original TOKYOPOP projects that will appear in this new oversized format." In a word from TOKYOPOP Senior Editor Bryce Coleman, "There has been a wealth of truly amazing stuff published around the world, and I think people are going to be amazed at the diverse line up we're coming out with in these graphic novels. From the gorgeous, painterly work of up-and-coming star, Benjamin, to the rich, animation-like epic world of Luuna, these books will all be as stunning to look at as they will be satisfying to read." About the Launch Titles: ORANGE (February 2009) By: Benjamin Licensed from Xiao Pan (China) $14.99; 1 volume; 128 pp; 7.228" x 10" A heartbreaking tale of a young woman attempting to understand the bewildering world around her… The luscious art of Benjamin heightens the intensity of this profoundly moving tale of sorrow and loss. PIXIE (February 2009) By: Mathieu Mariolle and Aurore Licensed from Delcourt (France). $12.99; 3 volumes, 112 pp; 7.228" x 10" Pixie embarks on captivating adventures far and wide in this ethereal and mesmerizing fantastic voyage that stretches the limits of imagination. LUUNA (March 2009) By: Didier Crisse, Nicolas Keramidas Licensed from Soleil (France). $12.99; 3 volumes, 112 pp; 7.228" x 10 On the night of her initiation into her North American Indian tribe, young Luuna discovers she must confront an ancient curse that will change her forever. This haunting coming-of-age story is filled with deep pathos and stunning artwork that brings an unforgettable legend to life.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 20, 2008 18:16:31 GMT -5
TOKYOPOP and Spacedog Entertainment Join Forces to Develop Manga Entertainment Properties for Multi-Media Distribution New York Comic-Con, New York (April 17, 2008)¯ TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution and leading entertainment brand, Spacedog Entertainment, are proud to announce a multi-project development deal to create original intellectual property for multi-media distribution including publishing, film, television, digital, merchandising, and game development. The first manga series produced by the partnership is eV. Created by television, film and comics writer James Farr (Xombie: The Animated Series; My Pet Robot, Shadows of Oz) and Alfa Robbi (Boneka Kematian, Go-Go F5) eV tells the story of Evie, a high school girl who receives a nanotech upgrade and becomes Earth's representative in an alien parliament. According to Spacedog Entertainment President and CEO, Roger Mincheff, “Over the course of decades, walls have been built that govern how the traditional comic business runs. TOKYOPOP and manga are tearing down those walls and redefining what this art form means, who is consuming this content and when and how they see it. Spacedog likes to think of itself as an innovator… TOKYOPOP was the logical home for us.” TOKYOPOP Editor-in-Chief Rob Tokar adds, “TOKYOPOP is excited to find a partner who is as passionate about creating exciting, innovative new stories as we are. Working with Roger Mincheff and his team has been a creative, collaborative and fun experience, and I think that comes through on every page of eV.” Tokar continues, “Like the main character in the book, Spacedog stepped into a larger world with this manga and really made its mark on it! We are excited to join forces with Spacedog as we further develop the TOKYOPOP brand worldwide.” Story Synopsis: Earth's preeminent nanotechnology scientist must create physical and mental enhancements for whomever is chosen to represent Earth in the alien parliament. But when his daughter is mortally injured in a car crash, he uses the one dose of enhancement serum on her--which means she has to go to the alien parliament! Humor and action ensue as she makes several unusual alien friends and helps thwart a plot to free a hugely powerful alien death god trapped inside a black hole. eV arrives in stores nationwide April 2008.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 20, 2008 18:17:16 GMT -5
TOKYOPOP and Blizzard Entertainment® Announce Three-Year Publishing Plan New York Comic-Con, New York (April 17, 2008)¯On the heels of the critically acclaimed international hit manga series Warcraft®: The Sunwell Trilogy, TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution, and Blizzard Entertainment®, creator of some of the world’s most popular game series, are proud to announce their three-year publishing plan. Over the next 36 months, the companies intend to release twenty-two all-new never-before-told adventures set in the richly detailed Warcraft and StarCraft® universes. According to TOKYOPOP Editor-in-Chief Rob Tokar, "After several fantastic years of working with Blizzard Entertainment on Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy, it is both a pleasure and an honor to extend our relationship in such a grand fashion. The entire TOKYOPOP team is incredibly excited to help expand the Warcraft and StarCraft universes through manga. Blizzard has been a terrific partner and, by incorporating original characters from Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy into their incredible massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft®, they have again shown that their game universe is a vast, rich, immersive phenomenon that transcends any one medium." "We’re pleased to continue working with TOKYOPOP to bring our game universes to an entirely new audience," said Paul Sams, chief operating officer of Blizzard Entertainment. "Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy proved to be a top-quality adaptation of Warcraft to the manga format, and we look forward to matching that quality with the upcoming StarCraft and Warcraft books." In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Blizzard Entertainment’s bestselling StarCraft real-time strategy game, this August TOKYOPOP will publish the first volume of the new manga series, StarCraft: Frontline, a collection of four stories set in the dark and gritty StarCraft universe. StarCraft: Frontline includes "Thundergod," by renowned writer Richard A. Knaak (Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy) and Naohiro Washio, and focuses on the new Thor heavy combat walker unit that will be appearing in Blizzard Entertainment’s upcoming sequel, StarCraft II. Other artists and writers featured in this collection include Simon Furman (Transformers), Paul Benjamin (Pantheon High), Joshua Elder (Mail Order Ninja), and Ramanda Kamarga (Psy-Comm). August also hails the debut of the first volume of the all-new manga series Warcraft: Legends. Some of the world's best manga creators join together to bring the world of Warcraft to life as never before! Warcraft vets Richard A. Knaak and Jae-Hwan Kim (Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy) team up again for "Fallen," which is the first of a three-part tale. Other global talent for Warcraft: Legends includes Dan Jolley (Warriors; JSA Liberty Files), Carlos Oliveros and Mi-Young No (Threads of Time). StarCraft: Frontline and Warcraft: Legends are the first two of more than twenty releases set in the StarCraft and Warcraft universes that TOKYOPOP and Blizzard Entertainment will collaborate on and publish over the course of three years. Stay tuned for more details about other books in this historic publishing program.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 20, 2008 18:17:52 GMT -5
TOKYOPOP and GoComics Announce Exclusive Mobile Manga Partnership Los Angeles, CA and Kansas City, MO (April 17, 2008) – America's most prolific and fan-friendly manga publisher, TOKYOPOP, has announced an exclusive agreement with longtime mobile partner GoComics, a leader in digital entertainment. The new agreement, which strengthens the partnership between the two companies, will bring a host of new TOKYOPOP titles to mobile phones in the coming months. TOKYOPOP will be featured in the new expanded GoComics mobile comics and manga offering – available through the mobile Internet or in the new GoComics Mobile Manga + Comics application. There will also be a stand-alone TOKYOPOP mobile Internet deck. With these new platforms, GoComics reaches every comic fan with a mobile phone, including iPhones and smart phones. Comics and manga can be read for free with ads, or they can be purchased individually using points-based subscriptions. “Our Mobile Manga is a great user experience and satisfies discriminating creators, editors and fans alike. A major reason for this is GoComics’ commitment to quality, simplicity, and an artistic adaptation that preserves the manga pacing while converting pages into a panel-by-panel format,” said TOKYOPOP Director of New Product Development Jeremy Ross. “We look forward to building on the success of our initial mobile manga anthology with GoComics’ “freedom of choice” offering — fans can now select their favorites from a wide catalog of titles.” “We’ve always enjoyed a fantastic relationship with TOKYOPOP. They have been the first manga publisher to be deeply committed to mobile publishing,” said Jeff Webber, Vice President of Product Development for GoComics. “This expanded partnership is exciting for us, but it’s also great news for manga fans, as it means we’ll be launching lots of new titles. It’s a big win for fans of mobile manga!” For more information, visit www.gocomics.com/manga/.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jun 1, 2008 17:33:01 GMT -5
TOKYOPOP and HarperCollins Publishers Let the Cats Out of the Bag with Launch of All New Manga Series! Warriors: Tigerstar and Sasha Warriors: The Rise of Scourge Bad Kitty: Catnipped Book Expo America - Los Angeles, CA (May 29, 2008)¯No cat’s got our tongue as TOKYOPOP and HarperCollins Publishers announce their 2008 new series release slate of co-branded manga. The fe-line-up begins this June with the release of Bad Kitty: Catnipped, the story of aspiring detective Jasmine Callihan, created by novelist Michelle Jaffe (Bad Girl, Loverboy). Come July, see what else the cat dragged in with Warriors: The Rise of Scourge, a single-volume story set in the super-popular Warriors novel world. In September, audiences will grin like Cheshire Cats with the release of the first volume of an all-new Warriors manga trilogy, Warriors: Tigerstar and Sasha, a continuation of the popular children's book with nearly 2 million copies in print According to TOKYOPOP Senior Editor, Lillian Diaz-Przybyl, "We've had the pleasure of working with HarperCollins Publishers for two years now, and it's been an incredibly exciting relationship. I am lucky enough to be involved in the Warriors manga franchise, which keeps exceeding all expectations with each successive volume, and it's been great working with my talented and caring editorial counterparts in New York to figure out new ways to bring popular novels series into the dynamic world of manga. They have really given us new insight into the market and how best to get kids excited about reading!" About the Books Bad Kitty: Catnipped, by Michelle Jaffe – (June) All aspiring detective Jas wants to do is hang out with her pals and her superfantastico boyfriend (but don't tell The Thwarter--aka, her dad--who's trying to keep her under permanent lockdown). But her simple, straightforward plans will have to wait as a schoolmate's lost purse, a jewelry store heist, the wrongly accused man, and the clueless cops put a lot more than brunch on Jas’s plate! Now it's up to her and her mega-cool crew to catch the thief. Warriors: The Rise of Scourge, by Dan Jolley (Warriors: The Lost Warrior), Erin Hunter (Warriors) and Bettina Kurkoski (My Cat Loki) – (July) Learn the terrifying truth behind the cat who would become the greatest enemy ThunderClan has ever faced! What made Scourge into the monster who took down Tigerstar and almost fought Firestar to a stand-still? From his own roots as a runty kittypet to the fearsome leader of BloodClan, the band of rogues from Twolegplace who threaten the very existence of the forest cats, Scourge has presented a fascinating enigma to Warriors fans worldwide--and now his life story will finally be revealed! Warriors: Tigerstar and Sasha, by Dan Jolley (Warriors: The Lost Warrior), Erin Hunter (Warriors) and Don Hudson (Star Trek) – (September) In this first volume of the all-new Warriors manga trilogy, Sasha lives the life of a contented kittypet, knowing nothing of the Clans that lives in the forest…until one day when her elderly twolegs leave their comfortable home, and she is left on her own. Searching for a companion to share a life with her, she meets the charismatic and dangerous leader of ShadowClan, the fearsome Tigerstar. But her attraction to him is counterbalanced by his hatred of all kittypets. How can he pursue his plans of Clan domination and still love an outsider like her?
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jun 1, 2008 17:34:07 GMT -5
Going in for the Kill This Halloween, TOKYOPOP Acquires Book Publishing Rights to…
GOTH: A Novel of Horror
Novel And Manga To Be Unleashed Unto The World This Fall
Feature Film In Development At Fox Atomic
Book Expo America - Los Angeles, CA (May 29, 2008) ¯ A refrigerator packed with severed hands... a pit of decaying dogs... a voice recorded moments before a grisly death… a serial killer who becomes the talk of a stunned nation. This October, just in time for Halloween, TOKYOPOP will publish Otsuichi's award-winning GOTH: A Novel of Horror, the story of two teenagers linked by a caustic fascination with murder and torture. GOTH: A Novel of Horror, winner of Japan’s Honkaku Mystery Prize, is a literary journey of mystery, obsession, and sheer terror all balled up into a spine-tingling read.
Additionally, in September, TOKYOPOP will release the one-volume manga adaptation by Kendi Ohishi (Welcome to the N.H.K., Calling You)–a truly graphic novel deluged with blood, guts, and awe–loosely based on the novel.
Fox Atomic has optioned the hit novel for feature film development, with horror director and videogame scribe J.T. Petty set to write and direct.
According to TOKYOPOP Senior Editor Jenna Winterberg, “Mastermind Otsuichi’s page-turner about two high school sociopaths and half a dozen murder cases will leave you breathless. And if the suspense doesn’t get you, the gore surely will.” Winterberg continues: “GOTH goes for the jugular. But it isn’t a B-movie blood bath: The psychological profiles are real and vivid, and the twists are guaranteed to blow your mind, turning perception on its head time and time again.”
This genre-defying novel will be supported by an elaborate online marketing plan that will feature a macabre alternate reality game and viral campaigns across key social networking sites. GOTH: A Novel of Horror will appeal to fans of Japanese classics such as The Grudge and The Ring, and like all depraved, disturbing serial killings, will no doubt become the talk of the nation this fall.
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