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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Apr 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Legendary comic
book creator Stan Lee and his POW! Entertainment Inc. (Pink Sheets: POWN), along
with Brighton Partners, have joined forces with Rainmaker Entertainment to
launch the new superhero property "Legion of 5," it was announced today by
Warren Franklin, CEO of Rainmaker. Rainmaker, a leading CG animation producer,
will develop and produce the feature length film properties.
From the mind of Stan Lee, famed creator of "X-Men," "Spiderman," "The Fantastic
Four" and "The Hulk," comes an exciting new animated superhero franchise
entitled "Legion of 5." The property, owned jointly by Rainmaker, POW! and
Brighton, will initially be launched through a series of CG animated films,
supported by traditional and electronic comics, games, merchandising, and online
and mobile releases.
"What a kick to be partnered with the top CG animation company in the biz! I
can't wait to have Rainmaker take my newest set of superheroes and work their
animated magic on them. Between Rainmaker and POW! we hope to offer the public a
visually exciting, thrill-a-minute, new type of entertainment that'll knock the
viewers' socks off!" said Stan Lee, Chairman of POW! Entertainment.
"We are thrilled to be partnered with Stan Lee, POW! and Brighton on the 'Legion
of 5' property," says Warren Franklin. "These superheroes will reach incredible
heights both creatively and visually."
The partnership was arranged by Rainmaker's Aaron L. Gilbert, who will serve as
an Executive Producer on the property alongside Rainmaker's Executive Vice
President Paul Gertz; Stan Lee, Gill Champion of POW!; and Cord Beatty of
Brighton Partners.
"The partners at Brighton are extremely pleased to be working with the legendary
Stan Lee, POW!, and the incredible talent at Rainmaker. These companies coming
together bring strength and credibility to an exciting new property in 'Legion
of 5,'" said Cord Beatty, Brighton's Managing Partner.
The three companies will be together at this weekend's New York Comic Con where
Stan Lee will receive the inaugural "New York Comics Legend Award" at a special
VIP party at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square.
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