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wow! This stock could be a life changer for people buying under .06
most are now projecting 200-300 million one claims the c&a movie could go into an elite club of more than 300 million only 36 flicks have hit this in recent years.
it's the trailer for Jon Favreau's "Cowboys & Aliens" that has everyone buzzing. From rival studios to fanboys, it's clear Universal might just have a big hit on their hands which would be welcome news for the struggling major.
2. "Cowboys & Aliens" (not ranked)
Wow. People really like that trailer. This could be the movie that turns Universal Studios' summer fortunes around and just in time for the Comcast merger!
We may have a huge hit here!!!!!!BUZZ ON THE NET EVERYwhere i go says people are loving the trailer and spielberg n howard wish they had directed it. of course they did exec. produce it.
heres the link
http://www.hitfix.com/articles/movie-power-rankings-tragedy-sadly-tops-buzz-over-cowboys-aliens
I predict. .17 by august first conservatively
That pump n dump ggri went from. O2 to. 16 with similar share structure.
More like .17 before the 29 th
C'mon fellas Lets get ahold of Ir about the six companies that r suing pdos and see if we can offer insight on it for new investors it could be preventing some from buying ,i know im not adding until i get some answers.
from wikipedia , im still not finding anything saying we will benefit from the movie revenues....this looks like maybe the movie deal was bought outright by universal and dreamwortks along time ago.
Platinum Studios Chairman & CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg created Cowboys & Aliens[6] in 1997. It was initially bought by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures based on a one-sheet of a cowboy being chased by a spaceship.[7] Platinum Studios published the graphic novel, written by Fred Van Lente and Andrew Foley in October 2006. In September 2009, it was reported that Jon Favreau would sign on to direct the film.[8] Transformers and Star Trek writers Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci are writing the script as well as producing along with Brian Grazer, and Ron Howard.
link,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platinum_Studios
WTF LAWSUITS GALORE, Ive been going through all the sec filings looking for an amt. or % of proceeds in regards to the movie and found these which is to say the least a little unsettling. I have seen alot of pinkies with potential get buried by this kind of crap. So I felt obligated to let everyone else know good bad or ugly here it is...this is pasted from the most recent 10Q and can be found at otcmarkets.com
The Company’s legal proceedings are as follows:
Transcontinental Printing v. Platinum. On or about July 2, 2009, Transcontinental Printing, a New York corporation, filed suit against the Company in Superior Court, County of Los Angeles (Case No. SC103801) alleging that the Company failed to pay for certain goods and services provided by Transcontinental in the total amount of $106,593. The Company settled the suit agreeing to pay $92,000 plus interest at 10% per annum with a payment schedule of $2,000 per month for five months and then increasing to $10,000 per month until paid in full. The company has made all scheduled payments to date. As of December 31, 2010, the accounts payable of the Company included a balance of $27,318 for this settlement. As of March 31, 2011, the accounts payable of the Company include a balance of $18,256 for this settlement.
Rustemagic v. Rosenberg & Platinum Studios . On or about June 30, 2009, Ervin Rustemagic filed suit against the Company and its President, Scott Rosenberg, in the California Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles (Case No. BC416936) alleging that the Company (and Mr. Rosenberg) breached an agreement with Mr. Rustemagic thereby causing damages totaling $125,000. According to the Complaint, Mr. Rustemagic was to receive 50% of producer fees paid in connection with the exploitation of certain comics-based properties. Rustemagic claims that he became entitled to such fees and was never paid. The matter was settled thru arbitration in April, 2011 with only minimal liability to the Company. Under the settlement agreement, the Company has guaranteed additional payments due by Scott Rosenberg in the amount of $77,000.
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Harrison Kordestani v. Platinum. Harrison Kordestani was a principal of Arclight Films, with whom the Company had entered into a film slate agreement. One of the properties that had been subject to the slate agreement was “Dead of Night.” Arclight fired Mr. Kordestani and subsequently released Dead of Night from the slate agreement. In late January 2009, Mr. Krodestani had an attorney contact the Company as well as its new partners who were on the verge of closing the financing for the “Dead of Night.” Mr. Kordestani, through his counsel, claimed he was entitled to reimbursement for certain monies invested in the film while it had been subject to the Arclight slate agreement. Mr. Krodestani’s claim was wholly without merit and an attempt to force an unwarranted settlement because he knew we were about to close a deal. We responded immediately through outside counsel and asserted that he was engaging in extortion and the company would pursue him vigorously if he continued to try and interfere with our deal. The company has not heard anything further from Mr. Kordestani but will vigorously defend any suit that Mr. Kordestani attempts to bring. The Company has not reserved any payable for this proceeding.
Douglass Emmet v. Platinum Studios On August 20, 2009, Douglas Emmet 1995, LLC filed an Unlawful Detainer action against the Company with regard to the office space previously occupied by the Company. The suit was filed in the California Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, (Case No. SC104504) and alleged that the Company had failed to make certain lease payments to the Plaintiff and was, therefore, in default of its lease obligations. The Plaintiff prevailed on its claims at trial and, subsequently, on October 14, 2009 entered into a Forbearance Agreement with the Company pursuant to which Douglas Emmet agreed to forebear on moving forward with eviction until December 31, 2009, if the Company agreed to pay to Douglas Emmet 50% of three month’s rent, in advance, for the months of October, November and December 2009. As of January 1, 2010, the Company was required to pay to Douglas Emmet the sum of $466,752 to become current under the existing lease or face immediate eviction and judgment for that amount. Prior to January 1, 2010, Douglas Emmet agreed to a month-to-month situation where Platinum pays 50% of its rent at the beginning of the month and the landlord holds back on eviction and enforcement of judgment while they evaluated whether they will consider negotiating a new lease with the Company that would potentially demise some of the Company’s current office space back to the landlord as well as potentially forgive some of the past due rent. As of June 30, 2010, the Company has abandoned the leasehold and moved to new offices. In January, 2011, Douglas Emmett served the Company a new lawsuit to recover unpaid rent and damages. The Company has responded to the summons and requested a settlement conference. The accounts payable of the Company include a balance to Douglass Emmet sufficient to cover the liability, in managements’ assessment.
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With exception to the litigation disclosed above, we are not currently a party to, nor is any of our property currently the subject of, any additional pending legal proceeding that will have a material adverse effect on our business, nor are any of our directors, officers or affiliates involved in any proceedings adverse to our business or which have a material interest adverse to our business.
(10) Related party transactions
The Company has an exclusive option to enter licensing/acquisition of rights agreements for individual characters, subject to existing third party rights, within the RIP Awesome Library of RIP Media, Inc., a related entity in which Scott Rosenberg has an economic interest. Scott Mitchell Rosenberg also provides production consulting services to the Company’s customers (production companies) through Scott Mitchell Rosenberg Productions (another related entity) wholly owned by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. At the time the Company enters into a purchase agreement with a production company, a separate contract may be entered into between the related entity and the production company. In addition, consulting services regarding development of characters and storylines may also be provided to the Company by this related entity. Revenue would be paid directly to the related entity by the production company.
As consideration for the Amendment of secured convertible notes payable to the CEO, the Company must pay to such CEO 25% of all gross revenues derived from Co-Owned intellectual property, including the merchandising revenue received from the film, “Cowboys and Aliens”. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company incurred participation fees relating to this agreement of $3,750. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had unpaid fees relating to this agreement of $351,250.
In June 2010, the Company consummated a sale of its Drunkduck.com website to an affiliate of Brian Altounian, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. The sale includes all components of the website, all copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, trade names and all material contracts related to the website’s operations with a cost basis of $40,000. The selling price totaled $1,000,000 which was comprised of $500,000 in cash to be paid in installments through October 28, 2010 and $500,000 in future royalties. For accounting purposes, the Company determined recognition of this sale on the installment method was appropriate since the collection of the purchase price could not be assured. The Company has received $350,000, or 70% of the cash proceeds with the balance past due as of March 31, 2011. The Company will also receive payments equal to 10% of Net Revenues generated from the website until the $500,000 in royalties is received. The Company retains partial ownership until the total selling price has been received.
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had accrued payroll, included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, of $577,784 and $502,784, respectively, accrued interest, included in Accrued interest-related party notes payable, of $252,270 and $189,770, respectively, and accrued participation fees, included in Related party payable, of $351,250 and $347,500, respectively, due to Scott Rosenberg or entities in which he has an economic interest. Related party payable as of March 31, 2011 also includes a short term loan of $100,000 from an entity in which Scott Rosenberg has an economic interest.
Did u read the last 10 q? I will go through its entirety tonight or in morn. N post what I find
Where's the hard evidence of movie royalties? Im a shareholder n I've been looking to no avail. So far.
I wanna see the movie in IMAX on the release date!
EXACTLY HUGE BUYOUT POTENTIAL WITH THIS COMPANIES FIRST BIG BIG BLOCKBUSTER COMING OUT!!!
HUGE HUGE HUGE LET IT CHURN IM HOLDING FOR THE BIG $$$$
WE HAVE A FN VIDEO GAME DEAL ALREADY!!!!!
"FreePlay Labs understood the opportunity of uniting the cowboys and Indians to fight against the alien invasion and the cool gadgetry and combat play that it represents," said Platinum's Rosenberg. "I can't wait to play this game!"
herro 100 million in revenues easy w/out effort
STEVEN SPIELBERG
itsa dream chart on top of it
What do IronMan , IndianaJones, and JamesBond have incommon?
They all have an affiliation with Platinum Studios PDOS Summer Blockbuster Film "Cowboys and Aliens" being released to theaters on July 29th. Jon Favreau Director of Iron man 1 and 2, and stars Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig.
See the Trailer for Cowboys and Aliens here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJixNxFxhT4
Platinum Studios Inc., (OTCQB: PDOS) - Closed $0.0164 7/7/2011
Authorized Shares = 500,000,000
Outstanding Shares = 321,686,279 as of 5/6/2011
Free trading float = 160,000,000 approximately
Market Cap = $5,275,654 as of 7/7/2011
Book Value = $150,038,000 and growing!
PDOS has bounced from it's 5 year low of $.011 on 6/7/2011. It now looks to have the catalyst it needs positive momentum and gains, as we head closer to the summer blockbuster opening of their licensed property "Cowboys and Aliens" on July 29th, 2011. Not many know about this hidden gem. This is a unique opportunity to be involved on the ground floor near all time lows
Platinum Studios is an entertainment rights company that controls a library of more than 5,000 comic book characters. "Cowboys & Aliens" is just one of the properties Platinum Studios controls among their multi-universe library of over 5,000 comic characters. While other large comics-based libraries are already spoken for, Platinum Studios remains independent of major entertainment studio affiliation. Marvel was acquired by Disney for $4 Billion, and is the second major comic library to be acquired by a Hollywood studio after DC Comics, which is owned by Warner Bros.
The feature film version of the original "Cowboys & Aliens" graphic novel, starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, directed by Jon Favreau ("Iron Man 1 & 2"), executive produced by Steven Spielberg and produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Rosenberg will be released in North America on July 29, 2011 via DreamWorks and Universal Pictures with Paramount Pictures handling the international release of the picture. The company is currently in the process of licensing it's intellectual property rights of "Cowboys and Aliens" through other ventures as well such as merchandising and gaming. Platinum has licensed its top-selling "Cowboys & Aliens" graphic novel to Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, to produce the video game. Launching in July 2011, coinciding with the release of the new film by Paramount Pictures, the game will allow players to relive their favorite graphic novel adventure and fight against the alien invasion to protect the human race. It is believed licensing for toys may be next.
Merchandise Licensing Industry
Toy Industry approximately $21 billion dollars a year in revenue. A quarter of that revenue comes from licensed toys, based on movies, television, cartoon, and comic book characters According to the NRF Foundation, retail sales preliminarily rose 5.7 percent in November and December 2010 to $462 billion, surpassing the agency’s initial forecast of 3.3 percent, representing the best sales gain since 2004. Industry wide sales of entertainment-related toys have risen 38% since 2004, while regular toy sales fell 14%. Hasbro and rival Mattel control a combined 35% of the U.S toy market and are the only manufacturers with a large international footprint.
This is not CEO Scott Rosenberg's first rodeo either. Rosenberg started Malibu Comics before he sold the company to Marvel comics in 1994. Scott was the driving force behind the "Men In Black" franchise reaching the big screen. Men In Black was a Malibu Comics property.
Book Value
In June of 2008 Sanli Pastore & Hill, Inc., determined the fair market value and fair value of a 100% equity interest of the intellectual property held and controlled by Platinum Studios, Inc., That valuation report totaled $150,038,000 and is located here: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1410132/000114420408036070/v117862_ex99-1.htm
Platinum Platinum does have some debt on the books. However, $8,949,207 of that debt on the books is from their recently released movie Dead of Night which Platinum did not finance but did carry the subsidiary, thus that debt will be coming off the books as monies come in from distribution. From the 10Q - http://www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingHtml?FilingID=7953046
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, all of the investment in film library of $8,949,207 and $9,449,207, respectively, is related to the “Dead of Night” production, a completed film and is net of amortization of $500,000 and $0, respectively. The film was released theatrically in Italy on March 16, 2011 and in the US on April 29, 2011. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company recognized $500,000 of revenue upon the release of the film in one of the territories, and recognized a corresponding charge to cost of sales for the same amount. The balance of the remaining ultimate revenues are in foreign territories where the film has been made available and the exploitation period begins upon US theatrical release and therefore, the remaining unamortized cost of $8,949,207 should be principally amortized during 2011.
Here is the youtube link to the "Dylan Dog: Dead of Night" trailer that will be distributed world wide on DVD by 20th Century Fox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCeLIa02iy0
Platinum Studios is just now beginning to get their projects on the big screen after years of working to get them there. It is evidence by the current price per share and the current market cap of approximately $8 Million dollars which is miniscule compared to the valuation report on their properties from 2008. Their Intellectual Property library has grown since 2008 as well.
See Platinum Studios Chart below:
Platinum Studios has additional properties that are currently in development by various entities for Film/TV Projects:
VICE:
Producer Andrew Lazar, Top Cow Productions, Inc. and Platinum Studios, Inc have partnered to bring Top Cow's comic book series VICE to the big screen. VICE tells the story of a group of hard-core teenage felons who get a shot at clearing their records by joining the FBI's Critical Response Unit (CRU). But with bad attitudes and formidable powers, the CRU might be just as dangerous as the bad guys they're after. The comic book series, first published in 2005, was created by Matt Hawkins, President of Top Cow Productions, Inc. Lazar will produce with Platinum Studios' Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Former Universal Pictures senior executive Randy Greenberg of The Greenberg Group, who negotiated the deal, would be an executive producer as would Hawkins and Top Cow's Marc Silversti.
VICE is a great foundation with which to build a great film," said Lazar. "The landscape is rich with characters, events and opportunities to show off young talent and fantastic visual effects."
"Andrew Lazar understands how to blend live action and CGI into great story telling," said Platinum's Rosenberg. "The world of VICE is in great hands!"
"VICE has always been a passion project of mine and when Platinum and ICM connected us with Andrew Lazar -- the rare alignment of the right person for the right project happened!" said Hawkins.
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/02/03/vice-comic-book-series-to-get-a-feature-film-adaptation/
METADOCS
Syfy Orders Script Development of " Metadocs" Drama based on Platinum Studios Comic Book Series. Syfy is developing the drama script "Metadocs," with co-producing partners Universal Cable Productions and FremantleMedia ("American Idol," "America's Got Talent").The project will be produced by Landscape Films (Bob Cooper/"Three Inches") and Platinum Studios (Scott Mitchell Rosenberg/"Cowboys & Aliens"), and written by Michael Chernuchin ("Law & Order," "L&O: Criminal Intent"). Based on the Antarctic Press comic book series created by Joe Dunn and Rod Espinoza and controlled by Platinum Studios, follows a team of specialists tasked with treating a small percentage of the world's population who have become 'afflicted' with extraordinary abilities -- how do you perform surgery on a man with unbreakable skin? The hypothetical becomes the actual as great powers now also come with great medical complications. "Metadocs" treats these patients when and where no other hospital can, using real world science and medicine. "Metadocs" follows the recent partnership announcement between Syfy, Universal Cable Productions and Fremantle Media to co-produce the new series "Ball & Chain," currently in development. Also produced by Landscape Films, both projects are a result of the first look deal FremantleMedia share with Bob Cooper.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118018892?refCatId=14
MEET THE HAUNTEDS
Steve Carr and Rumpus Entertainment and Platinum Studios, Inc. have partnered to bring Platinum Studios' graphic novel "Meet the Haunteds" to the big screen. "Meet the Haunteds" tells the story of a white family that moves in to a house haunted by black ghosts that have been there since the 1970s. The "Meet the Haunteds" graphic novel is scheduled to be published in 2011. Carr and his partner Jason Taragan will produce the film with Platinum Studios' Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Former Universal Pictures senior executive Randy Greenberg of The Greenberg Group, who negotiated the deal, would be an executive producer.
"'Meet the Haunteds' is a perfect set up for social commentary on everything from race issues to family problems," said Carr. "This is another wonderful property from Platinum Studios which is turning itself into the go-to independent comic book company."
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37329/platinum-studios-meet-haunteds-headed-big-screen
BLOOD NATION
Alexandra Milchan's EMJAG Productions and Platinum Studios, Inc. have partnered to bring Platinum Studios' comic book series "Blood Nation" to the big screen. Set in the not-too-distant-future, "Blood Nation" tells the story of a country overrun by vampires and walled off from the rest of the world. Decades later, rumors that these creatures have found a way to escape their isolation force a small group of humans to pierce into the heart of the nation on a desperate mission to save humanity. But what they find there may not be the wasteland they expect. Milchan will produce with Platinum Studios' Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Former Universal Pictures senior executive Randy Greenberg of The Greenberg Group, who negotiated the deal, would be an executive producer.
'Blood Nation' is a world war movie set in the future where the humans and the vampires have divided up the planet but not yet made peace with each other," said Milchan. "Platinum Studios' story is a fantastic starting point and bringing this world to life will be exciting and fun."
"Alexandra brings a great deal of enthusiasm and creativity to everything she does," said Rosenberg. "We are thrilled to be working with her on this project."
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/100701-milchan-platinum-developing-blood-nation-movie
NIGHTFALL
William Stuart's Aurora Productions and Platinum Studios, Inc. have partnered to bring Platinum Studios' graphic novel "Nightfall" to the big screen. "Nightfall" tells the story of a man who finds out just how bad life can get when he discovers that the prison he just entered is controlled by vampires. William Stuart will produce with Platinum Studios' Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Former Universal Pictures senior executive Randy Greenberg of The Greenberg Group, who helped negotiate the deal, would be an executive producer. "Nightfall is an extraordinary opportunity to make a fantastic horror/thriller in a genre which is unbelievably hot right now," said Stuart. "Platinum Studios has wonderful creative depth and a proven ability to make things happen.
"Nightfall is an extraordinary opportunity to make a fantastic horror/thriller in a genre which is unbelievably hot right now," said Stuart. "Platinum Studios has wonderful creative depth and a proven ability to make things happen."
"Bill brings a great, hands-on producing style to 'Nightfall' that will make the feature film visually exciting," said Rosenberg. "We are thrilled to be working with him on this project."
http://www.movieweb.com/news/aurora-prods-and-platinum-studios-team-for-nightfall
GUNPLAY
Following on the heels of the recently announced development of "Indestructible Man," 20th Century Fox Television production entity, FOX 21, and Platinum Studios, Inc. have announced that they will develop the Platinum Studios graphic novel and winner of the Comic Book Challenge "Gunplay." "Final Destination" writer-producer Glen Morgan is on board to adapt the novel, created and written by Jorge Vega. "Gunplay" tells the haunting story of Abner Meeks, a Buffalo Soldier condemned to roam the Old West with a hellish curse slung at his waist -- a demonic shooting iron that forces him to kill once a day or suffer soul-searing pain. "Gunplay" is an original property that hails from Platinum Studios' large multi-universe library that rivals the size of Marvel's superhero universe. Platinum Studios, Inc. Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg ("Dead of Night") would serve as executive producer.
Fox21 president Chris Carlisle, "It is a unique story of an ordinary man who must live with an extraordinary curse."
"Gunplay' is one of those rare combinations of fantastically created characters and wonderfully told narrative, which creates an inventive canvas from which to play," Platinum Studios chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg said.
http://www.twotalkingmonkeys.com/tv-shows/gunplay-television-series-in-development/
INDESTRUCTABLE MAN
20th Century Fox Television production entity FOX 21 and Platinum Studios, Inc, an entertainment company that controls an international library of comic book and graphic novel properties which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media, have partnered to develop for TV the upcoming Platinum Studios comic book series "Indestructible Man." "Indestructible Man," which tells the story of Nick Rabel, an elite secret agent who can't be killed and discovers the hard way the difference between "indestructible" and "unbreakable," is an original property that hails from Platinum Studios' large multi-universe library of comic characters. Randy Greenberg of The Greenberg Group helped to negotiate this TV deal with Creative Artists Agency and Rigberg Entertainment Group. Platinum Studios, Inc. Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg ("Dead of Night") would serve as executive producer.
"This is a fun comic story where our indestructible lead character has major issues," said Fox21 president Chris Carlisle, who called the tale "a unique combination of superpowers and humor."
Platinum Studios chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, who is executive producing the project, said Fox21 brass "really understood this character and the world he inhabits from the very first meeting."
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=60176
THE WEAPON
Platinum Studios, Inc has partnered with Disney Channel star David Henrie to star in the theatrical adaptation of the Platinum Studios' comic book "The Weapon. Henrie will play martial arts enthusiast and inventor Tommy Zhou, who has developed a ground-breaking portable innovation. But is Tommy's invention manufactured or an ancient mystical technique. An evil order wants it and will stop at nothing to get it. "The comic book-to feature film adaptation will be produced by its creator, Platinum Studios Inc. chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Producer Jim Henrie ("The Beautiful & The Damned," "The Good Life," "Fake") will also serve as producer, and former Universal Pictures senior executive Randy Greenberg of The Greenberg Group, who brought the parties together, will serve as an executive producer.
David said about the film, "'The Weapon' is so awesome, and my Disney audience will enjoy the empowerment and action-filled journey my character experiences. I'm a huge fan and student of MMA (mixed martial arts), and I hope to bring that to the character of Tommy."
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/SuperGamer/news/?a=10136
APRODITE IX
Threshold Entertainment, Platinum Studios and Top Cow Prods. have joined forces to adapt the Top Cow comic "Aphrodite IX" into a 3-D feature film. The comic centers on a cyborg assassin who achieves self-awareness and begins searching for her origins. Threshold's Larry Kasanoff and Platinum chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg are producing. Top Cow CEO Marc Silvestri and former Universal Pictures exec Randy Greenberg of the Greenberg Group are executive producers. Top Cow president Matt Hawkins and Platinum's Rich Marincic are co-producing.
"This is just the kind of franchise we love: a visually stunning world, amazing effects, a great story and a hot, kick-ass babe in the lead," Kasanoff said. "What could be better?"
http://io9.com/#!5161685/aphrodite-ix-may-be-the-greatest-movie-ever
YOUNGBLOOD
Looks like yet another comic book property may be heading for the multiplex soon, as the news today is that Rob Liefeld's signature series, "Youngblood," has been acquired by a partnership consisting of Reliance Big Entertainment, Rat Entertainment, and Julia Roberts' Red Om Films for the feature film treatment. Youngblood" chronicled the adventures of a government-sanctioned team of superheroes who operated in the public eye while fighting super-powered threats and dealing with superhero-sized drama. The Last Stand" director Brett Ratner is also attached. According to Liefeld, the "Youngblood" movie is currently being scripted by the writing duo of J.P. Lavin and Chad Damiani, who are also working on another adaptation of a Liefeld comic.
Platinum Studios owns the rights to these characters and are involved somehow. More details as we more closer into production.
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/02/09/brett-ratner-to-direct-youngblood-adaptation-based-on-rob-liefeld-comic-book-series/
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/05/12/exclusive-rob-liefeld-reveals-youngblood-movie-writers-plot-details-no-badrock/
SONY PICTURES ANIMATIONS
Sony Pictures Animation has set a deal with Platinum Studios, to develop an unnamed animated feature. It was announced today by Bob Osher, president of Sony Pictures Digital Productions and Hannah Minghella, president of production for Sony Pictures Animation. No word yet as to what it is. However, it is rumored to be a hybrid film, a cross of animation and live action. Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) most recently produced "Open Season," "Surf's Up," and "Open Season 2." Upcoming projects for SPA include, "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," "Hotel Transylvania" and "The Smurfs." The company recently announced a first-look deal with The Gotham Group as SPA continues to build its slate of upcoming productions. This marks another collaboration between Sony and Platinum Studios CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, following the billion dollar franchise "Men In Black," which is one of the most successful comic book to film adaptations of all time.
"I have known and respected Scott Rosenberg for many years as a great resource of characters, stories and ideas," said Bob Osher. "We're looking forward to working with him and Platinum Studios to develop a feature from their library of stories and characters."
"It is great to be working with Bob and Sony again," said Rosenberg. "And Hannah has the perfect energy and creative tenacity to drive us into a fantastic feature world."
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=52565
MAGDALENA
Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures and Platinum Studios have attached Jenna Dewan and Luke Goss to star in the feature film "Magdalena" based on Top Cow's comic book character. Jenna Dewan is set to play Patience, a young woman who discovers that she is a part of the lineage of female warriors descended from Mary Magdalene who fights Supernatural Evil. Luke Goss is set to play Kristof, an agent sent by the ultra secret organization that has been the guardian of the lineage of Magdalena. Gale Anne Hurd and Platinum Studios Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg are set to produce. Screenwriter Holly Brix and Director Ryuhei Kitamura are officially signed on for the "Magdalena" feature film.
"We are delighted to have found such terrific leads in Jenna Dewan and Luke Goss to bring the characters in Magdalena to life," said Hurd. "It is exactly the kind of project we love: strong female and male lead characters, a story with rich mythology and compelling characters," added Hurd.
"In my opinion, Gale is one of the most formidable producers in the business and I believe that she is the perfect match to bring the characters and the world of Magdalena to life," said Rosenberg.
"Magdalena is part of the pantheon on Top Cow characters, just as important as Witchblade and The Darkness," said Silvestri. "I love these characters and believe that we have found the right creative mix to bring them to life and the right actors to embody them."
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/09/02/magdalena-week-begins-actress-jenna-dewan-finds-religion-with-supernatural-hero/
ILLEGAL ALIENS aka CHUPACABRAS
Vanguard Animation and Platinum Studios have partnered to form "Vanguard Comics", an imprint designed to develop properties that can simultaneously be launched as comicbooks or graphic novels as well as feature films. To kick off this venture they are going to begin with Kevin MacDougall's (2007 CBC entry) "Illegal Aliens".The comic is about a skeptical tabloid reporter sent to a Texas border town to investigate cattle mutilations. The reporter uncovers stories of the chupacabra monster. They will simultaneously release this as a comic book and a feature film.
"When Scott asked me to be a part of The Comic Book Challenge(TM), I thought that it would be a great way to hear story concepts," said Williams. "Scott and I both immediately agreed that 'Illegal Aliens', which is a full throttle horror thriller in the spirit of Aliens and Predator, had franchise potential." Added Vanguard's Williams: "Out of that enthusiasm, was born Vanguard Comics, where fantastical worlds are grounded in great character based dramatic-action story telling."
"When I asked John to be a part of last year's Comic Book Challenge(TM), I was hoping that something like this would come out of it," said Platinum Studio's Scott Rosenberg.
http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/platinum-vanguard-prep-illegal-aliens
FINAL ORBIT
Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures and Platinum Studios announced a deal to co-develop and produce a feature film based on the soon-to-be-published action thriller comic book "Final Orbit". Russell Gewirtz ("Inside Man") will write the script. "Final Orbit," which will be published by Platinum Studios Comics. Final Orbit tells the story of a lottery that gives thrill-seekers a chance to vacation aboard a newly completed International Space Station. But the trips turns nightmarish after the station is damaged, trapping tourists in a crippled module with no trained astronauts to help them. Hurd and Platinum Studios Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg are set to produce. Randy Greenberg will exec produce and Valhalla's Gary Ventimiglia will co-produce.
"Final Orbit has all of the classic cat-and-mouse, edge-of-your-seat elements to be a fantastic white-knuckle thriller," said Hurd, Chairman of Valhalla Motion Pictures. "Being able to develop the motion picture alongside the comic book allows for the cross pollination of creative ideas that benefit both avenues."
"I believe that Gale has the unique sensibility to pull out the core essence of these comic characters and events to make an extremely satisfying and entertaining motion picture," said Platinum Studios' Rosenberg.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/BrentSprecher/news/?a=4631
http://www.slashfilm.com/john-moore-to-direct-final-orbit/
WITCHBLADE
Platinum Studios has partnered with Top Cow Productions and film sales company Arclight Films on the adaptation of Top Cow's fantasy thriller comic book franchise "Witchblade". Plot details are being kept under wraps although what is known that the property centres on a jewel-encrusted gauntlet that grants superpowers to its female bearer. Arclight CEO Gary Hamilton and head of production operations Nigel Odell will produce with Platinum Studios CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg and Steve Squillante of Havenwood Media. Top Cow CEO Marc Silvestri and president Matt Hawkins will serve as executive producers with Platinum's Rich Marincic and Randy Greenberg of the Greenberg Group and Platinum's general counsel Helene Pretsky, both of whom negotiated the deal. Shooting is expected to begin with Australia as possible location.
"Witchblade is one of the premier comic book titles in the world," Hamilton said. "This property is the cornerstone of our upcoming production and sales slate."
"In my opinion, Witchblade is one of the finest comic book properties yet to be made into a full-length feature film," Rosenberg said. "I believe that Witchblade's fantastic origin, intriguing mystery and wonderful story should satisfy the core audience while giving all moviegoers an amazing ride."
"We have been looking for the right opportunity to bring Witchblade to the big screen," Silvestri added. "We are fortunate to have production partners who value the story and the characters so much and have a shared vision."
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/witchblade/news/?a=4516
ATLANTIS RISING
DreamWorks has optioned the rights to Platinum Studios comic book "Atlantis Rising" for a live-action feature adaptation. In "Atlantis Rising," seismic disturbances at sea force world militaries to investigate the deepest part of our ocean, where an underground civilization emerges to do war with planet earth.Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, who brought the project to the studio, will produce through their DreamWorks based company. Platinum Studios' Chairman and CEO, Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, will also produce. The Greenberg Group CEO and former Universal Pictures senior executive Randy Greenberg will executive produce and Platinum Studios Rich Marincic will co-produce.
"'Atlantis Rising' is a provocative sci-fi thriller that at its core, echoes the global debate on our impact to the environment," said Rosenberg. "To again be working with the creative duo of DreamWorks and Kurtzman/Orci, I believe will give the project a bold and enthralling take on this classic myth."
"We are excited about bringing audiences into the vast mysterious world of the ocean's depths for what we hope will be an edge-of-your seat experience," said Adam Goodman, DreamWorks' President of Production. "Our team at DreamWorks looks forward to this new association with Platinum Studios, and Kurtzman and Orci."
"No sea horses or tridents here," said producers Kurtzman and Orci, "The comic brings a fresh, techno-thriller approach to a story that holds all the tenets of a classic us-versus-them alien invasion movie."
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16013
UNIQUE
Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today that Villard Books will publish a graphic novel based on Platinum Studios "Unique" series for worldwide distribution. Platinum Studios is also currently partnered with Walt Disney Pictures to develop "Unique" into a full-length feature film, while the graphic novel was recently named a finalist in ForeWord Magazine's 2007 Book of the Year Awards. Unique is the second graphic novel out of the Platinum Studios library set for worldwide distribution. In January 2008, the company announced a worldwide publishing deal for Cowboys & Aliens with HarperCollins. Created by Platinum Studios CEO, Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, and scripted by Dean Motter (Mister X, Terminal City, Batman: Nine Lives) with illustrations by Dennis Calero (X-Factor), "Unique" centers around the extraordinary life of Jon Geoffries. Convinced all his life that he was schizophrenic because of strange visions of another world, Geoffries learns that he is actually seeing the Earth's twin, a parallel world in another dimension, and that he is Unique; one of few people with no doppelganger in the other world... and the power to move between them at will.
"In my experience, the Random House Publishing Group is one of the consummate distributors of books worldwide," said Sean O'Reilly, who oversees publishing and animation at Platinum Studios. "Our partnership further demonstrates our ability to market our titles to a global audience."
"We're pleased to be publishing Unique," said Villard acquiring editor Dallas Middaugh. Motter and Calero have created an exciting piece of work, and we're thrilled to be able to help get it to a wider audience."
http://dev.comixology.net/news/11/Villard-Nabs-Platinum-Studios-Unique-
KILLING DEMONS
Atmosphere Entertainment MM and Platinum Studios To Produce Killing Demons Live-Action Film. Producers Mark Canton, chairman and chief executive officer of Atmosphere Entertainment MM, and Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, chairman of Platinum Studios, an entertainment company that controls the world's largest independent library of comic book characters, announced today that they will develop Platinum's graphic novel "Killing Demons" as a feature film. In "Killing Demons" a man, whose family was slain by supernatural creatures when he was a child, devotes his life to hunting down the demonic creatures that prey on humanity. Canton and Rosenberg will produce the Atmosphere Entertainment MM and Platinum Studios production. Atmosphere MM's head of production, Steve Barnett will be Executive Producer and Platinum Studios' Director of Development Aaron Severson and Director of Production Jay Burns will be Co-Producing.
Killing Demons is the kind of movie I really like making," said Canton. "It's in the vein of Men In Black - an exciting, heroic big-screen adventure with comedic moments, lots of action and franchise potential. It will be a great addition to Atmosphere's slate of upcoming films and I'm looking forward to producing it with Scott, Steve and the Platinum team."
Men In Black was a huge success and we hope to raise Killing Demons to the same level," said Rosenberg. "It is great to have the opportunity to work with Mark again, especially with such a unique and intriguing project as Killing Demons.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/killing_demons/news/?a=2563
http://www.enginepress.com/
ALIEN AT LARGE
Practical Pictures, producer of the "American Pie" and "Final Destination" franchises, announced today that they are jointly developing the Platinum Studios graphic novel "Alien At Large" as a feature film.
Platinum's Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg produced this summer's tentpole feature, "Cowboys & Aliens." Practical Pictures -- comprised of partners Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor -- is currently in production for Universal Pictures on "American Reunion," a new theatrical chapter of the "American Pie" franchise featuring the original cast. Practical Pictures also produced this summer's "Final Destination 5," to be released on August 12th, 2011 via Warner Bros. and New Line.
"Alien At Large" tells the story of Earth's first interstellar ambassador, who is not the brightest star in the galaxy. Although he means well, he has the uncanny ability to turn a harmless situation into utter catastrophe. Yet his bumbling might just save our planet, as his arrival unwittingly disrupts a nefarious alienconspiracy. The graphic novel was created and written by Bob Keenan.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/cowboys-aliens-producer-platinum-studios-teams-up-with-american-pie-producer-practical-otcbb-pdos-1521916.htm
PDOS steven spielberg movie cowboys and aliens harrison ford set to debut end of month imax pr'ed it today that it will be released in imax. Oh, did i mention daniel craig and ron howard produced!!!Life changer in the works still low pps
PDOS steven spielberg movie cowboys and aliens harrison ford set to debut end of month imax pr'ed it today that it will be released in imax. Oh, did i mention daniel craig and ron howard produced!!!Life changer in the works still low pps
and no pr from PDOS yet!!!!
alot of churning lets hope the new hands holding are strong!!!!
you would be silly to sell below 52 week high of .14 with this blockbuster on the verge of being released in theatres!!!!
No doubt about it very exciting month ahead!
This movie is the real deal i love it bought 200k today im all in
they need to get the filings done!
ty and glta on this one it does look like a good play
so the os has doubled almost , then that explais the price ndrop until tehres word on the true value of sunlogics, they completed merger one day after the 10Q filing strange! wonder whats in the next 10Q? ill wait till she comes down!
any info. on current share structure?
i will get in as well if she comes down just a lil bit
is the current share structure still approx. 26 mil. os
has anyone contacted the transfer agent?
I live eight miles from this charging station and fifteen miles from where the volt engine is built. heres a local article...
http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2011/06/in_the_margins_local_car_charg.html
im not talking about bryn resources at all at this point i want u to know that.
im a day trader thats it, its not my job to fix its my job too know after all its my money
Just ride the waves and take yur profit
Reality is all promoters scalp and no penny stocks move without promotion. That's all.
all of them do
3.9 million o/s amazing low share structure restarting DD here any help would be appreciated.
did the split alraedy go thru im not seeing a pr about the split please help