SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON ANNOUNCEMENT:
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES HIGH-PROFILE
CREATOR AND MEDIA GUESTS FOR TWO PANELS:
"THE FEMININE PERSPECTIVE" AND "THE ART OF THE DEAL"
Guests Include Pierce Brown (Red Rising), Gail Simone (Red Sonja),
Ramona Fradon (Aquaman), Waco O'Guin and Roger Black (Brickleberry),
Craig Engler (Z Nation), Fred Chesnais (Atari), and Many More!
July 18, 2016, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce their appearance at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con, hosting panels on Thursday, July 21st, and Friday, July 22nd. The panel topics are "Dynamite Entertainment: The Art of the Deal" and "Dynamite Entertainment: The Feminine Perspective", respectively, and will include special guest panelists representing the finest in comic book writing and illustration, literature, TV animation and programming, and video game development.
The dates, times, locations, and focus of Dynamite's two panels are summarized below:
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT: THE ART OF THE DEAL
Thursday, 7/21/15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Room 8
In 2004, Dynamite Entertainment exploded into the world of licensed comics with the release of fan-favorite Army of Darkness. Since that time, the "little publisher that could" has grown into the leading publisher that does. Dynamite has become the industry leader in books based on film, television, video games, and more, with such diverse world-renowned brands as Atari, James Bond, Grumpy Cat, Bob's Burgers, and so many more! Discover the shape of comics to come, courtesy of Dynamite staff members and some of the entertainment industry's greatest creative minds, including:
- Amy Chu Writer of the upcoming Kiss comic book series, based on the legendary rock 'n roll band
- Craig Engler Co-Creator of SyFy's television hit, Z Nation, and writer of the upcoming Dynamite comic book series
- Fred Chesnais Chairman of the Board and CEO for ATARI, Dynamite's partner on the highly-anticipated Art of ATARI
- Luke Lieberman President of Red Sonja, LLC, and writer/licensor for one of Dynamite's longest-running series, Red Sonja
- Pierce Brown Author of Red Rising, the New York Times bestselling sci-fi trilogy, soon to be a Dynamite comic book series
- Roger Black Co-Creator of Comedy Central's Brickleberry, and currently co-writing the Dynamite comic book
- Waco O'Guin Co-Creator of Comedy Central's Brickleberry, and currently co-writing the Dynamite comic book
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT: THE FEMININE PERSPECTIVE
Friday, 7/22/15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Room 4
It is no secret that Dynamite Entertainment has published some of the most iconic female characters in comics, including such titles as Vampirella, Red Sonja, Dejah Thoris (of Warlord of Mars), and Xena: Warrior Princess. Now, as the industry reaches a turning point in both creative and readership, the publisher brings together some of the brightest stars in comics to discuss the changing role of women on and off the page! One of the most important discussions happening in the industry today continues, courtesy of the Dynamite staff and comics superstars:
- Caitlin Kittredge Author of Nocturne City and The Iron Codex novel series, and Dynamite's all-new Grimm comic book series
- Corinna Bechko Writer of Dynamite's Lords of the Jungle, Miss Fury, and Aliens / Vampirella comic books, as well as Star Wars
- Gail Simone Writer of Batgirl, Secret Six, Wonder Woman, Deadpool, and Dynamite's Red Sonja and Swords of Sorrow
- Ramona Fradon Industry legend, whose artistic accomplishments include Aquaman, Brenda Starr, and Art of Ramona Fradon
Dynamite wishes all attending fans, retailers, and partners an enjoyable San Diego Comic-Con 2016, and hopes to see you all at the show!.
About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.
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Pierce Brown Photo by Joan Allen
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