Platinum Studios is the source for comic-related content for feature film and television development. Our extensive andrapidly growing library of characters and stories crosses all genres (teen, action, horror, adventure, science fiction,romance, war, comedy, and of course super heroes)—something for every mainstream audience.Platinum Studios has film and television projects established at every major Hollywood studio, including Disney, DreamWorksSKG, MGM, Miramax, New Line Cinema, Sony, and Universal.Unlike those other guys (traditional print publishers), we control the multi-media rights to everything in our huge libraryof comic characters unfettered by prior intellectual property (IP) licensing agreements. We can and do develop, distribute,and license across the full spectrum of media (film, TV, games, eComics, Internet, merchandising, etc.)
FilmedEntertainment:
Platinum's core business is comics-to-film: bringing comic book projects to feature film and television. We serve as thegateway between independent comic book content creators and the Hollywood community.Partnerships
The Platinum Studios Filmed Entertainment Group and our CEO founder, Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, are consistently at theforefront of turning comic-related material into successful feature film and television projects. Scott first published anddistributed the original Men in Black comic series at Malibu Comics, and later brought the deal to Columbia/Sony, where ithas become a billion-dollar franchise. We have had film and television projects established at every major Hollywood studio,including Disney, DreamWorks SKG, MGM, Miramax, New Line Cinema, Sony, and Universal. Because we are independent, we can workwith anyone.An Immense Library
Platinum Studios has the world's largest independent library of comics and graphic novel content. Many of the comic series inour library have been around for over 50 years, and have sold more than 50 million copies with proven audience appeal. Ourgrowing stable of more than 3,800 characters and stories includes all genres (teen, action, horror, adventure, sciencefiction, romance, war, comedy, and, of course, superheroes), each of which can become a lucrative entertainment franchise.Unique Position
Platinum Studios is in a unique position as a content producer and distributor. Unlike many of the traditional print comicpublishers, our huge library of comic characters is largely unfettered by prior licensing agreements. Through directownership or contract, we fully control the film and television rights to all of our characters, and are free to producefilms or license those rights in whatever way is needed to make the deal.
DigitalPublishing:
There is a digital dimension to virtually all publishing today. Beyond the wide array of electronic media - the music,television, movies and games, the increasingly indispensable Web, even the eBooks that most of us will take for granted in afew years - almost everything we read, even on paper, was produced digitally. This rich and rapidly changing environmentoffers a steadily increasing number of entertainment choices. The current technology driven revolution, driven by broadbandconnectivity, web enabled mobile devices and the convergence of the PC and the TV, looks to completely change the way that wecommunicate, the way that we do business, and perhaps most importantly for publishers, the way that we are entertained andsocialize.Platinum Studios is embracing the continued evolution of media distribution channels and digital content through its DigitalPublishing Group. Overseeing all things in the digital realm, the company maintains a strong presence in three key areas: webcomics publishing, comic news and resources, and mobile content.Drunk DuckWith more than 5,400 comics online - some with close to 1,000 pages - and new members signing up everyday, Drunk Duck is oneof the leading web comic communities. Not just a static hosting site, this is an active community and home to more than 4,700comic artists, writers, and fans, who gather daily to read, discuss and create comics. There are comics of every genre onDrunk Duck, from romance to horror, science fiction to political humor. Creators post comics and can interact with theirfans; they along with the fans comment on other comics, and gather in the forums daily to discus comics, news about comics,collaborating on comics, movies, politics, you name it.A host to nearly every comic style, format and media, Drunk Duck is the ideal community for any level of comic creator orfan. Just go to the browse comics section, and click the boxes of the genres you're interested in, and start exploring theworld of webcomics!Broken FrontierA renowned and trusted source for comic book news, Broken Frontier serves enthusiasts, creators and publishers withcontinuously updated coverage on what's happening on the comics market. Broken Frontier offers insightful views andcommentary on the world of comics and entertainment, featuring the latest headlines, press releases, insightful opinions,articles and columns, and a community where readers can share their thoughts on all things comics and pop culture.What makes Broken Frontier unique as an online outlet for comics news is how it successfully walks the tightrope betweenmainstream and independent/small press coverage, while also featuring content devoted to web comics and digital publishing,comics-to-film & T.V., and the European comics market.Platinum Studios Mobile
- Accessible from your mobile device at http://comics.wap.comMobile devices provide a great opportunity for comic fans to consume their favorite content where ever and when ever they want. Platinum Studios launched a mobile content delivery platform to support efforts from both online publishing and our print publishing divisions. Accessible via the web and WAP protocol, comic fans can download wallpapers, animated screensavers, ringtones and mobile games, featuring comic art and characters from the vast Platinum Studios library alongside up-and-coming artists and creators. This is high end mobile content never seen before on phones. The evolution of mobile content and the advancements in handset functionality and delivery systems provides Platinum Studios with a tremendous opportunity to be a pioneer in the comic entertainment field.The emergence of new web-based media delivery technologies such as IPTV - digital television service delivered via Internet Protocol over a broadband connection - and the continued penetration of broadband connectivity in the home provides Platinum Studios with an ever increasing audience for its digital entertainment. With content created uniquely for this medium alongside existing franchises further forged via online entertainment, digital publishing provides a virtual stage to further expand Platinum Studios global presence.
Comic Books& Graphic Novels:
Platinum Studios Comics 2007 releases include a wide variety of material, including KISS 4K, produced in conjunction with the mega-popular rockers KISS, and Hero By Night from 2006 Comic Book Challenge winner D.J. Coffman. Most all Platinum Studios Comics will be distributed both online and in print, in association with DrunkDuck.com. Online release will be slated to start before in-store print release, increasing reader and retail awareness to boost print sales. In addition, all Platinum Studios Comics titles are being developed for film, television, and other media, and images and content from all comics will also be available for cell phones and mobile devices via Platinum's mobile storefront.
