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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