L.A. Comic Con 2018:VIP Passes Now Available!

IT'S TIME TO TREAT YO SELF WITH A VIP PASS! Sometimes you've got to do something nice for you. Maybe a nice facial, maybe upgrading to the special release of that video game you've been dying for, or maybe treating yourself to a VIP experience for this year's L.A. Comic Con. As a VIP guest, you’ll have access to the main floor 30 minutes BEFORE the show opens (just think about all you can do in 30 minutes!), a private lounge featuring themed cocktails,preferred viewing access to Main Stage panels, and special appearances by this year’s headlining guests!  Just look at all the perks you'll get! BUY NOW 3-Day Pass to L.A. Comic Con Access to the full event 30 minutes before general admission doors Access to private lounge, including: Private cash bar serving themed cocktails Video games and arcade games Comfortable seating and device charging stations One (1) LA Comic Con merchandise gift One (1) commemorative Super VIP laminate On-site experience concierge 3-Day Pass to L.A. Comic Con Reserved, elevated VIP viewing section at Main Stage panels Meet & Greet / Photo Opportunity with one of this year’s headlining special guests One (1) VIP pass to the official L.A. Comic Con Afterparty Access to the full event 30 minutes before general admission doors Access to private lounge (see details to the left) One (1) LA Comic Con merchandise gift One (1) commemorative Ultimate VIP laminate On-site experience concierge

REACH starring Garrett Clayton, Jordan Doww, Joey Bragg, and Johnny James Fiore on DigitalHD and in Theatres Oct. 19, 2018

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA ACQUIRES

'REACH' STARRING

GARRETT CLAYTON, JORDAN DOWW, AND JOEY BRAGG

FOR OCTOBER 19 RELEASE

DURING NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH

 

'REACH' WILL BE RELEASED THEATRICALLY DAY AND DATE

IN 10 MAJOR MARKETS BY VOLTAIRE MEDIA

 

The High-school Drama About Bullying, Suicide, and The Power of Kindness Was Written by Maria Capp, Johnny James Fiore, and Grant Harling

 

Los Angeles, CA - July 25, 2018 - Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios, has acquired North American digital rights for REACH, the high-school drama about bullying from the perspective of the bully, the bullied, and the bystanders. REACH will debut on VOD and will be available to rent and own on digital HD across North American cable, internet, and satellite platforms through Freestyle Digital Media on October 19, 2018. Christian Meoli's Voltaire Media will theatrically release REACH in 10 major markets, day and date, including his Los Angeles theatre Arena Cinelounge, in Hollywood.

 

"The serious topic of bullying resonates with so many children and families these days," said Freestyle Digital Media Acquisitions Director, Rachel Koehler. "With our acquisition of REACH, we at Freestyle are proud to be able to contribute to the conversation by giving the topic the exposure it so richly deserves."

 

REACH - FESTIVAL TRAILER

Festival Trailer: https://vimeo.com/268690360 New release trailer coming soon!

In REACH a socially awkward band geek, Steven Turano (Garrett Clayton), divulges to an online pro-suicide support group that he plans to kill himself. Although his first attempt is unsuccessful, he is determined to find a way to escape his suffering. Steven harbors a deep resentment towards his widowed father, Steve Turano (Bojesse Christopher), and he is constantly picked-on by former childhood best friend and high school bully, Nick Perkins (Jordan Doww). However, when Clarence West (Johnny James Fiore), the new quirky kid in school, befriends him, Steven's plans are side-tracked, and he begins to REACH out beyond his comfort zone to form stronger relationships with his father, friends (Joey Bragg, Steven Capp, Rio Mangini) and teacher, Mr. Tony (Grant Harling).

"October, being the National Bullying Prevention Month is the perfect opportunity to share the message of REACH: Kindness, even the smallest of gestures, may change someone's life forever," said Maria Capp. "Reach is about a bullied teen boy reaching for what is possible because of the kindness, friendship and affirmation of just ONE person. In making REACH, our desire was to create awareness, conversation and empathy surrounding the consequences of our actions, or inactions, as they relate to bullying," she added.

 

REACH stars Garrett Clayton (Disney's Teen Beach Movies, Hairspray Live!),Jordan Doww (HollyWEIRD), and Joey Bragg (Father of the Year, Disney's Liv and Maddie), and Johnny James Fiore. Bojesse Christopher (Point Break), Kevin Sizemore (Miracles From Heaven), Concetta Tomei, Corbin Bernsen, Steven Thomas Capp (Fat Camp), Raffaela Capp, Grant Harling, Rio Mangini (Everything Sucks!, Bitch), Natasha Capp, Brent Tarnol, Michelle Danner, Chelsea Cook, Tiffany Phillips, Jully Lee, and Wren Barnes round out the ensemble cast. Casting by Dea Vise (Case for Christ).

(LtoR) Garrett Clayton as 'Steven' and Johnny James Fiore as 'Clarence' in REACH.

 

REACH was produced by Maria Capp, p.g.a., Charles Box, p.g.a., Cappricielli Productions, Inc., Autumn Bailey, Grant Harling, and Jeffrey Alan Jones.

 

"Music is such an integral part of being a teenager, and as such, it plays an extremely important role in REACH. The music and songs beautifully mesh with the film and its message. We hired an accomplished teen composer, and have songs from some young, up-and-coming recording artists who really speak to today's teens and young adults," said Maria Capp.

 

The score was composed by 15-year old actor and composer Rio Mangini, who also has a cameo in the film, in collaboration with award winning sound designer and film composer Jeffery Alan Jones (Bitch, Most Beautiful Island), with additional music provided by Academy-award winning sound designer (Mad Max) Mark Mangini, and Marty Attridge.

 

Songs in REACH include the single "COMPASS" from the Boy Band, Forever In Your Mind/FIYM (Emery Kelly, Ricky Garcia, and Liam Attridge of Emmy Nominated Alexa and Katie), and the original songs "Breathin'" and "Hello Darlin," by indie rock band, Still Rebel. REACH also features songs from several InRage Entertainment artists, including "I Love Me" and "Enemy" by RAFFAELA, "Cherry Bomb" performed by James Barmore, and "Elephant in The Room" from SOTO AND THE KRASH. 

 

REACH was acquired for U.S. distribution from Dances With Films, where it had its World Premiere in June. Freestyle Digital Media Acquisitions Director, Rachel Koehler and Christian Meoli of Voltaire Media negotiated the deals forREACH directly with Maria Capp.

 

"The importance of independent films comes from their relevancy to audiences who yearn for important topics and issues of the day to be addressed in movies. I don't think there is a more relevant movie for today than REACH, which covers bullying from the bully's perspective, the bullied person's angle, and the point of view of those who witness bullying," said Christian Meoli, Voltaire Media.

L.A. Comic Con 2018:1-Day Early Bird Passes Now Available!

1-DAY EARLY BIRD PASSES ON SALE NOW! The lowest price you'll see on 1-Day Passes -- and that's guaranteed! You don't always get to pick what you want, be it Hogwarts houses or the director of the next Star Wars film, but we're putting the choice firmly in your hands to choose the days you spend at L.A. Comic Con. And we're letting you choose it with an Early Bird discount!   Buy now and save up to 20% on your 1-Day Pass! GET YOUR 1-DAY PASS NOW ⇨ Like selecting a holy grail, choose wisely and enjoy a day (or several) of comics,gaming, sci-fi, horror, anime, and pop-culture fun!

L.A. Comic Con 2018: 1-Day Early Bird Tickets Launch Tuesday!

1-DAY EARLY BIRD PASSES ON SALE TUESDAY! The lowest price you'll see on 1-Day passes starts July 24th! We know that schedules are busy and not everyone can attend all three days of a convention, no matter how fun. (And we promise it's going to be fun!) So starting next Tuesday we're offering 1-Day passes at a special Early Bird rate! You'll get up to 20% off each 1-Day pass you buy.   Mark your calendars and get ready to save! Great guests, panels, entertainment, activations and fun every single day - take your pick! 3-Day Passes Available Now ⇨ This special, a la carte pricing won't last forever and we've got a whole sensory feast of comics, sci-fi, gaming, horror, anime, and pop-culture in store that you won't want to miss!

Oscar winners Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis Celebrate 30 years of Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc.

SAN DIEGO COMC-CON PANEL

OSCAR-WINNING VFX ARTISTS

TOM WOODRUFF, JR. & ALEC GILLIS OF

studioADI CELEBRATE

30 YEARS OF MAKING PRACTICAL MONSTERS

FROM 'TREMORS' TO 'WELLWOOD'

 

Tom and Alec will be joined by 'Wellwood' producers/stars

Keisha Castle-Hughes (Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead),

Camille Balsamo, and  

Reid Collums 

 (also the screenwriter), 

as well as the film's director, Eliza Hooper.

 

San Diego, CA (July 18, 2018) For 30 years, Los Angeles based Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. (studioADI) has been the premier Creature Effects studio in the motion picture business. studioADI was co-founded by the Academy Award winning duo of Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. in 1988. The team has been responsible for three decades of iconic Creature Characters from the Alien and Predator franchises to the recent smash hit horror film IT, and their upcoming production Wellwood.

 

San Diego Comic-Con Panel:

Thursday July 19, 2018 5:30pm - 6:30pm, in Room 24ABChttp://sched.co/FQoR

 

Oscar winners Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis will host a panel discussion on their three decades as owners of Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc., one of the top Character Effects studios in the world. They will show a retrospective of their past work (the ALIEN franchise, XMEN: FIRST CLASS, STARSHIP TROOPERS) as well as their recent work (IT, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, BRIGHT). Plus COMIC-CON sneak peeks at upcoming projects including studioADI's WELLWOOD, a science fiction feature starring GAME OF THRONES' Keisha Castle-Hughes, Lance Nichols, Camille Balsamo and Reid Collums. Directed by Eliza Hooper. Written by Reid Collums.

 

 

(L to R)  Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr.

In-person INTERVIEWS are available at COMIC-CON, and phone interviews are available during and after COMIC-CON with Tom and Alec regarding the 30th Anniversary of studioADI.

Please contact david@robersonpr.com 310-925-8786

 

Official website: www.studioADI.com

studioADI Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/studioADl

studioADI YouTube Channel (242,305 subscribers):  

https://www.youtube.com/user/studioADI

studioADI Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thestudioadi/

 

About studioADI

We are Academy Award winning creators of special characters and character effects. Calling upon a diverse range of talents and techniques, we create prosthetic make-ups, animatronic puppets, actor duplicates and replica animals. With over twenty-five years of professional experience, we bring "real" character effects to the set to interact with actors, lighting, and practical atmosphere. We pride ourselves on working with the industry's leading cgi companies to find the right balance of digital and practical effects. We continue to provide film-makers with realistic and economical character effects that best serve the story and the production.

ComiXology Originals Reveals Details on Next Wave of Exclusive Creator-Owned Comics at Comic-Con International San Diego 2018

ComiXology Originals Reveals Details on the Next Wave of Exclusive Creator-Owned Comics

at Comic-Con International San Diego 2018

 

Launching Titles are Free to Read Today for Members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, and comiXology Unlimited Members

Also Exclusively Available for Purchase Today on Kindle and comiXology

 

Goliath Girls Available in Japanese Same Day in Japan and Worldwide

  July 18, 2018 – San Diego, CA / New York, NY – ComiXology, Amazon’s premiere digital comics service, announced today the creative teams and titles for the next wave of comiXology Originals creator-owned comic books and graphic novels, during a press event today at Comic-Con International San Diego 2018. The comiXology Originals debuting today include: Goliath Girls by writer Sam Humphries and artist Alti Firmansyah, Grave Danger by writer Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire by writer and artist Megan Kearney, along with over a dozen webcomics superstars and editor, Hope Nicholson, andTeenage Wasteland by writer Magdalene Visaggio and artist Jen Vaughn. Readers can dive in immediately: the books are free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, and comiXology Unlimited and are also available for purchase on Kindle and comiXology. Also unveiled at Comic-Con International were future comiXology Original titles to be released in the coming months including: The Dark by writer Mark Sable and artist Kristian Donaldson, Delver by co-writers C. Spike Trotman and MK Reed with art by Tish Doolin, and The Stone King by writer Kel McDonald and artist Tyler Crook. Alongside today’s content announcements comiXology debuted a convention exclusive comiXology Originals 2018 Preview Book, featuring story pages, creator bios and behind the scenes process sketches from current and upcoming comiXology Originals creator-owned series. The comiXology Originals 2018 Preview Book will be given away at comiXology’s panels and during creator signings at booth #2547 throughout Comic-Con International, which takes place at the San Diego Convention Center July 18-22 in San Diego, CA. At the booth fans can also receive a limited edition comiXology Originals enamel pin, free – small quantities of the pin will be available at the start of each day, first-come-first-served. ComiXology will also be hosting 10 panels at this year’s convention and during every panel limited quantities of signed Savage Game Print-On-Demand (POD) books along with other giveaways will be given out to attendees. For the full panel and signing schedule check out comiXology’s social media and Tumblr. “When we debuted the first wave of creator owned comiXology Original titles, we launched all five issues of the Superfreaks series in one day so readers could binge read the series at once. No one had ever done that before, and that’s just the tip of what we have planned,” said comiXology’s Head of Content Chip Mosher. “Today we are making history again with Goliath Girls which is releasing simultaneously in English and Japanese. Going forward we’ll continue to push the envelope with new ways to connect with readers. It’s great to be able to offer the over 100 million Prime members worldwide the opportunity to experience these great books.” More about the comiXology Originals titles available now can be found below: Goliath GirlsWritten by Sam Humphries with art by Alti FirmansyahMonsters will rise, cities will fall...but best friends are forever! Zelda, Eunice, and Juliet are three best friends: orphans of the Kaiju Generation, and adoptive mothers to their own baby Goliath! For years they’ve searched for the elusive King of All Goliaths, the one fabled to bring the Forever War to an end. But they’re not the only ones on his trail.·          5-issue miniseries – available monthly – $2.99 per issue on Kindle and comiXology·          An industry first: simultaneously available in Japanese same day in Japan through Amazon.jp, and worldwide·          Free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited and comiXology Unlimited·          Print collected edition will be available via Print-on-Demand exclusively on Amazon.com Grave DangerWritten by Tim Seeley with art by Mike NortonShe is Grave Danger, agent of Headstone, a joint clandestine espionage organization that handles all unspeakable crime! [Unspeakable Crime- Illegal acts committed by paranormal entities such as vampires, witches, demons, and Frankensteins.] Agent Danger leaps into action from the suborbital Mourning Angel base, afraid of nothing! [Except getting her sneakers dirty. And heights.] [Also, her past.]. The first release from Daniel Alter and Jeff Forsyth’s new company Comix AF.·          5-issue miniseries – available monthly – $2.99 per issue on Kindle and comiXology·          Free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited and comiXology Unlimited·          Print collected edition will be available via Print-on-Demand exclusively on Amazon.com  Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught FireWritten and illustrated by Megan Kearney, edited by Hope NicholsonHit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire showcases the viral sensations of the webcomics world and the true stories behind their creators. Follow the ups and downs of internet fame, from IP theft to book deals, and all the trials of becoming an overnight sensation after gaining 10,000 reblogs in a single night. Learn about the origins behind the hit comic strips "This is Fine", "All Houses Matter", "No Take, Only Throw", and frequently-viral webcomics such as Owlturd, Cyanide and Happiness, False Knees, and Poorly Drawn Lines. Each of the twenty artists featured includes a biographical intro by award-winning comic artist Megan Kearney (Disney Princess, The Secret Loves of Geek Girls).

Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire includes comics by webcomic superstars: Anelien, Joshua Barkman, Rob Denbleyker, Adam Ellis, Reza Farazmand, Nick Franco, Craig Froehle, KC Green, Ryan Harby, Maya Kern, Fran Krause, Dami Lee, David Malki!, Dave Mcelfatrick, Alex Norris, Branson Reese, Nick Seluk, Katie Shanahan, Brandon Sheffield, Shen, Kris Straub, and Zach Weinersmith, Kris Wilson. Edited by Hope Nicholson of the multi Eisner-award nominated publisher Bedside Press.
Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire includes comics by webcomic superstars: Anelien, Joshua Barkman, Rob Denbleyker, Adam Ellis, Reza Farazmand, Nick Franco, Craig Froehle, KC Green, Ryan Harby, Maya Kern, Fran Krause, Dami Lee, David Malki!, Dave Mcelfatrick, Alex Norris, Branson Reese, Nick Seluk, Katie Shanahan, Brandon Sheffield, Shen, Kris Straub, and Zach Weinersmith, Kris Wilson. Edited by Hope Nicholson of the multi Eisner-award nominated publisher Bedside Press.Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire includes comics by webcomic superstars: Anelien, Joshua Barkman, Rob Denbleyker, Adam Ellis, Reza Farazmand, Nick Franco, Craig Froehle, KC Green, Ryan Harby, Maya Kern, Fran Krause, Dami Lee, David Malki!, Dave Mcelfatrick, Alex Norris, Branson Reese, Nick Seluk, Katie Shanahan, Brandon Sheffield, Shen, Kris Straub, and Zach Weinersmith, Kris Wilson. Edited by Hope Nicholson of the multi Eisner-award nominated publisher Bedside Press.·          Collection 120pg – $6.99 on Kindle and comiXology·          Free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited and comiXology Unlimited·          Available for pre-order in print for $9.99 as a Print-on-Demand graphic novel exclusively on Amazon.com Teenage WastelandWritten by Magdalene Visaggio with art by Jen VaughnSmart-mouthed Ellie Tweed is the jerkhole new girl in school who falls in with the wrong crowd, who happen to have an explosive secret: they aren’t just jerkhole teenage girls with attitude, they are the Earth’s secret defenders! And Ellie’s their newest recruit. From the creative duo of Magdalene Vissaggio (Kim & Kim) and Jen Vaughn (Betty & Veronica: Vixens) comes this action-packed series where after school activities include transforming into superheroes and fighting monsters!·          5-issue miniseries – available monthly – $2.99 per issue on Kindle and comiXology·          Free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited and comiXology Unlimited·          Print collected edition will be available via Print-on-Demand exclusively on Amazon.com Titles arriving in the coming months: The DarkWritten by Mark Sable with art by Kristian DonaldsonAfter a worldwide cyberwar ends technology as we know it, a former super-soldier teams up with a biopunk to fight the rise of a biological internet forcing humanity to connect to it—whether they want to or not.·          Original Graphic Novel available on Kindle and comiXology·          Free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited and comiXology Unlimited·          Available in print as Print-on-Demand exclusively on Amazon.com DelverWritten by C. Spike Trotman and MK Reed with art by Tish DoolinWhen the door to a living dungeon surfaces in the tiny hamlet of Oddgoat, village girl Temerity Aster has two choices: abandon the only home she’s ever known to carpet baggers and sellswords, or carve out a place for herself and her family in the new and dangerous world of delving.·          5-issue miniseries available on Kindle and comiXology·          Free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited and comiXology Unlimited·          Print collected edition will be available via Print-on-Demand exclusively on Amazon.com The Stone KingWritten by Kel McDonald with art by Tyler CrookA young adult fantasy adventure about finding who you are through taking responsibility for your mistakes, The Stone King explores the life of a teen girl thief, working to determine her future path but instead provokes a giant.·          4-issue miniseries available on Kindle and comiXology·          Free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited and comiXology Unlimited·          Print collected edition will be available via Print-on-Demand exclusively on Amazon.co These titles join Savage Game an original graphic novel created by NFL player Ryan Kalil, written by Shawn Kittelsen, with art by Chris B. Murray, Elephantmen 2261: The Death of Shorty issues #1-2 from writer Richard Starkings, and artists Axel Medellin and Boo Cook; and Ask For Mercy issues #1-2 from writer Starkings and newcomer artist Abigail Jill Harding. In addition, Superfreaks, a debut series from co-writers Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet, and newcomer artist Margaux Saltel with all 5 issues released at once for bingeable reading, is available today as a digital collected edition. Customers can enjoy comiXology Originals releases on a variety of Amazon’s membership services. Prime Reading offers Amazon Prime members a rotating selection of over a thousand top Kindle books, magazines, short works, comic books, children’s books, and more – all at no additional cost. Kindle Unlimited offers over 1 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and select current issues of popular magazines for just $9.99 a month with a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/kindleunlimited. ComiXology Unlimited now offers over 15,000 comics, graphic novels and manga for just $5.99 a month with a 30-day free trial at comixology.com/unlimited. All titles are also available as individual purchases on Kindle and comiXology. For more updates on comiXology Originals, check out http://comixologyoriginals.com and follow comiXology on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. About comiXologyComiXology, an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is a revolutionary, cloud-based digital comics service. With content from over 125 publishers as well as thousands of independent creators from around the world, comiXology provides an unrivaled library of comic books, graphic novels, manga and bandes dessinées. The company’s first-in-class innovations include the exclusive Guided View technology which provides an immersive and cinematic reading experience and a new monthly subscription service. ComiXology is based in New York City, with operations in Seattle and Los Angeles. 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