Storm Hawks and League of Super Evil programming at Fan Expo Canada

Some updates regarding Nerd Corps, Storm Hawks and Fan Expo:

Presentations Saturday, Aug. 29 - Theatre & Time TBA

STORM HAWKS PANEL
Asaph Fipke – creator and Nerd Corps CEO
Andy Poon – series Art Director
Scott McNeil – voice of Stork
Ken Faier – Nerd Corps President

*catch it 12:50pm weekdays on YTV

LEAGUE OF SUPER EVIL PANEL
Asaph Fipke – creator and Nerd Corps CEO
Philippe Ivanusic – series co-creator and writer
Lee Tockar – voice of Dr. Frogg
Scott McNeil – voice of Voltar

*catch it on YTV
1:15pm,9pm Mondays
1:14pm Wednesdays
10:30am, 6:30 pm Saturdays
8:30 am Sundays

Crozonia, Storm Hawks and other news

First off, thanks to all of you who showed up to the The Watcher Storm Hawks Signing Event at the Beaches Jazz Fest. We had a great time! Thanks to Jaime Antonio, Marvin Law, Marvin Mariano, Marcio Takara, and Craig Yeung for sparing some of their precious time.

Some news:

- Unfortunately, I will not have Crozonia #4 ready for Fan Expo Canada (August 28-30). Between Storm Hawks production work, more Bakugan Freelance, and buying a house, I just couldn't get it done. I'm going to try to finish it up this year. Thanks to all the fans who have waited patiently for Crozonia #4.

- Storm Hawks / Nerd Corps Entertainment will be at Fan Expo Canada! More info to come shortly.

- I will be at Chicago Comic Con (Formerly Wizard World) August 6-8. I will be selling the Storm Hawks Special Edition, Crozonia, and The Art of ReBoot. I will also be sketching and taking on drawing commissions.

- This week is the deadline for ordering the Storm Hawks Special Edition through Diamond. Please go to your local comic book store and order!

- Beach CS and DMF Comics are working on another comic book to be released tentatively in September. To be revealed soon!

Comic Con Trailers

Here's a couple of trailers that I have been working on. Both were released this week at Comic Con International.

Whiteout Trailer

Hot Tub Time Machine Trailer

Storm Hawks Jazz Festival Comic Book Signing

Storm Hawks Comic Signing Event at The Watcher Comics, July 24-26 during the Beach Jazz Festival!
Jim Su (Crozonia, Bakugan), Marcio Takara (The Incredibles), Jaime Antonio (Superfuzz), Marvin Law (Slam!)
Just added: Craig Yeung (Runaways, X-Factor), Marvin Mariano (Transformers, Lung-Mei: Dragon Current)

Storm Hawks Special Edition Comic Book available to order in July

The Storm Hawks Special Edition comic book based on the hit Cartoon Netwoork and YTV animation series will be available for order this July. The books will arrive in comic book stores in September. Published by Beach Creative Studios and DMF Comics

http://www.prlog.org/10277709-storm-hawks-special-edition-comic-book-available-to-order-in-july.html

http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200907/1247184407.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 08, 2009 – The Storm Hawks are coming to a comic store near you! In July, Storm Hawks will be available for order through Diamond Comic Distributors and Haven Distributors for the direct comic book retail market. The books will arrive in comic book stores in September.
The order codes for the Storm Hawks Special Edition are: through Diamond JUL09083, through Haven STOHBEA001.

Fans will get a chance to purchase the book directly at major anime and comic book conventions this summer including: Baltimore Otakon (July 17-10) , Chicago Comic-Con (August 6-9) and Toronto Fan Expo Canada (August 28-30)

“We’re very excited see the adventures and the world of the Storm Hawks brought to life in print,” says Nerd Corps’ CEO Asaph Fipke. “DMF and Beach have done a great job capturing the action and humour of the show, as well as the unique art style, and we feel confident fans and newcomers alike will be drawn in.”

“We want to give fans the best comic book experience with Storm Hawks as well as reach new fans who haven’t seen the show.” says Jason Park, publisher of DMF Comics.

Storm Hawks has been seen in Canada through YTV and in the US through Cartoon Network. It first aired in 2007 and is currently in it’s second season.

The Special Edition Comic Book will feature three Storm Hawks stories including the origins of the Dark Ace. An all star gallery of pin-ups from some of the best talent in the animation and comic book industry features: Mike Kunkel (Hero Bear and the Kid), Sean ‘Cheeks’ Galloway (Spectacular Spider Man), Marcio Takara (The Incredibles), Sanford Greene (Marvel Adventures Spider-Man), Marcus To (Fathom), Randy Green (X-Men) and more!

www.stormhawkscomics.com

About DMF Comics, Inc.
Established for over 9 years, DMF Comics is a Canadian publishing company that produces books and related merchandise from comic creators around the world. www.dmfcomics.com

About Beach Creative Studios, Inc
A creative services studio and publishing company, Beach CS has been producing artwork for brands such as Bakugan, Matchbox, Marvel Super Hero Squad, Indiana Jones and Transformers. Beach CS is the producer of The Art of ReBoot and publisher of Jim Su's Crozonia. www.beach-studios.com

About Nerd Corps Entertainment Inc.

Nerd Corps Entertainment is a privately-held full service property development and animation studio based out of Vancouver, Canada. The company’s mandate is to produce stylistically innovative projects based on a solid foundation of creative and storytelling. Working in a state of the art studio with highly skilled artists and production staff, the company is equipped with creative input, expertise and execution on all aspects of property creation and management, all the way from production to distribution, marketing, interactive development and licensing. The studio’s stable of productions includes award-winning series Storm Hawks and League of Super Evil, as well as Dragon Booster for Alliance Atlantis and Hot Wheels®: Battle Force 5 for Nelvana and Mattel, Inc. For more information, please go to: www.nerdcorps.com

Bakugan Vandarus Revealed!

Spin Master has released this image of Vandarus at Bakugan.com! Beach CS created many images for Bakugan this past spring. This is the first image released! Illustrated and colored by Marvin Mariano.

Storm Hawks Special Edition #1 : Order now in PREVIEWS Catalogue

There are a few ways you can order the book:
Through our site: www.stormhawkscomics.com
Through Amazon, or if you don't want to pay shipping, you can buy it at your local comic book store in September. Make sure your store orders it in July.

The order codes are:
From Diamond Preview now: JUL090839 (Most stores use Diamond)
From Haven Distributors: STOHBEA001

Arriving in stores in September!

You can find a store in your area by going to
www.comicshoplocator.com/
Just type in your zip/postal code.



You can order from Diamond Preview now: JUL090839
Also available through Haven Distributors: STOHBEA001

Georgina Poularakis Storm Hawks Pin Up

I met Georgina at Anime North and got her to draw this beautiful pin up of Stork and Radarr! We will be publishing this pin up in the upcoming Storm Hawks: Age of Heroes comic.

Storm Hawks@Anime Evolution confirmed Programme

Here are the definitive times, and locations:

- Be the first ones to buy the Storm Hawks Special Edition Comic at DMF Comics Booth 202 in the Dealer's Room.

- The confirmed Storm Hawks Q&A Panel and Screening - Saturday 11:30-1:30. Panel Room 1
Panelists include: Andy Poon (Art Director), Rav Grewal (Director), Sam Vincent (Aerrow, Dark Ace), Cathy Weseluck (Ravess), and Brian Drummond (Carver). Maybe Scott McNeil (Stork)...we shall see.

- Get your Storm Hawks books signed! Autograph Session Saturday 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Room 220

It's going to be a great show at the brand new Vancouver Convention Centre!

Back to Vancouver!

I'm going to be visiting Vancouver for four days this upcoming weekend, and exhibiting at Anime Evolution. I can't believe it's been more than five years since I left Vancity and returned home to Toronto. I haven't been able to make it back since. Going to sell Storm Hawks, The Art of ReBoot, and break out Crozonia for the good folks. Can't wait.
And have some sushi.

Back from Licensing Expo '09

This week I traveled to Las Vegas for the Licensing Expo. A great trip, renewed some contacts I have been working on since last year's Expo. I also met some new people at great companies I would like to work with. I'm confident that something will come from this show.

Some thoughts and impressions:
The show was noticeably smaller than when it was in New York at the Javits. Certain company booths were also half the size as they were last year. The larger companies such as Dream Works, Sony Pictures, Hasbro etc... still occupy gigantic 1000+ square foot booths. but the industry as a whole is down. The licensing industry is a perfect microcosm of the global economy.

I went there not only to find licensed properties to publish by try to develop some IPs for companies that I want to work with. A couple spec artwork here and there could potentially lead to great things. Normally I wouldn't offer free artwork, but it's the recession. Hustle, work hard, pick the partners you want to work with. Foster relationships with these partners during the hard times, and hopefully when the economy picks up, you emerge as a major creative services/licensing partner.

Storm Hawks Comic website now online!

The Storm Hawks Comic website is now up and running at www.stormhawkscomics.com.
Have a look! The Storm Hawks ashcan is now on sale! And the Comic Special is also available for pre-order.

Licensing Expo

The Licensing Expo is this week in Las Vegas. I will be there walking around, seeing what properties could be the next great Beach CS project. Could be a comic book, and artbook, posters....who knows?!!!

Beach CS works with Spin Master on top selling brand Bakugan

Over the last few months, we have been providing package artwork for Bakugan, the leading CCG (Collectible Card Game) brand in the market today. Bakugan leads Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, World of Warcraft, and Chaotic. We have provided artwork in no less than 10 products in such a short span of time. We're looking forward to seeing those products on the market, and showcasing them on our site! Stay tuned.

Order Crozonia at Haven Distributors

Crozonia is now out in the May Catalogue from Haven Distributors.


Available for order are the first three issues:
CROZBEA001
CROZBEA002
CROZBEA003

Go to http://www.havendistro.com/ for more info or call 1-877-HAVEN-50 to speak to a representive.

Storm Hawks Comics coming this Summer!

Here is the press release:
http://www.prlog.org/10232157-storm-hawks-comics-coming-this-summer.html

Storm Hawks Comic Special - Rounding Third!

We're going to press with the Storm Hawks Comic Book Special, and there are a host of creators that have contributed to this amazing body of work.

- The cover is a collaboration between Andy Poon (Storm Hawks Art Director), myself and DMF colorist Peter Kostka.
-Peter, Jason Park of DMF Comics and myself have worked on the short stories - Phoenix Crystal, Origins, and reworked The Escape (originally by creator Asaph Fipke and Andy Poon).
- Contributing artists to our ALL STAR pinup gallery include: Randy Green (X-Men, Witchblade), Marcus To (Fathom, Black Panther), Mike Kunkel (Hero Bear and the Kid), Sean 'Cheeks' Galloway (Teen Titans Go!), Marcio Takara (The Incredibles), Sanford Greene (Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man), Rob Ruffolo (Transformers), Jim Su (Bakugan, Crozonia), J. Antonio (Superfuzz), Peter Kostka (Superfuzz, Crozonia), Lamin Martin, Craig Yeung (X-Factor, Runaways), Marvin Mariano (Bakugan, Lung Mei: Dragon Current), Marvin Law (Conquer Entertainment), and graphic designers Gavin Soares and Ken Wright.

Look for it at www.stormhawkscomics.com, at conventions this summer, and finally in stores in September.

Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo SOLD OUT!

Just wanted to thank the organizers of the Calgary Expo for a superbly run convention! Gavin and I were treated really well. I recommend all artists and fans make plans for the Calgary Expo next year! We shipped 5 boxes of The Art of ReBoot and sold out on Sunday afternoon with a couple hours remaining. All of the ReBoot posters were sold out as well. ReBoot is alive and well in fandom. Hope Rainmaker notices. The Storm Hawks ashcans were sold out, and Crozonia #2 and #3 were sold out! I brought home just two remaining copies of Crozonia #1!
One of the best shows I have ever attended. AND got killer sketches from Sergio Aragones, Mike Kunkel and Bryan Lee O' Malley. Go Canada, and go Calgary!

Storm Hawks Calgary Pin Up

This pin up will appear on the back cover of the Calgary Exclusive Storm Hawks Ashcan!
Drawn by me, colored by Marvin Mariano.
On sale this weekend!

ReBoot Reunion at Anime Evolution

There is going to be a super cool ReBoot event in Vancouver this summer!
Anime Evolution, is being held at the brand new Vancouver Convention Centre, June 12-14 2009.
ReBoot Co-Creator Gavin Blair will be the headline guest. Other guests confirmed guests include Michael Benyaer (voice actor for original Bob) and Gary Chalk (voice actor for Turbo and Slash). There are more ReBoot related guests to be announced! Stay Tuned.

Anime Evolution Website