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Platinum Studios, Inc. is a media company based in the United States. It controls a library of thousands of
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characters, which it seeks to adapt, produce, and license for all forms of media. The company has released films and/or television programming with Universal Studios,
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,
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, MGM,
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, and Lions Gate. Platinum has developed film or television with others, including Disney's
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, WarnerMedia's New Line Cinema and
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.


History

Platinum Studios was co-founded in January 1997 by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg and European rights agent
Ervin Rustemagić Ervin Rustemagić (born 1952) is a Bosnians, Bosnian comic book publisher, distributor, and rights agent, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and currently based in Slovenia. He is the founder of Strip Art Features (SAF) in Sarajevo, as well ...
.Press release
Scott Rosenberg Leaves Marvel; Acquires 50 Percent of Platinum Studios
''The Free Library'' (January 16, 1997).
As the former head of Malibu Comics, Rosenberg led comic spin-offs into toys, television, and feature films, including the 1.65 billion-dollar film and television franchise '' Men in Black'', based on the Marvel/Malibu comic '' The Men in Black'' by Lowell Cunningham. In 1992, Rosenberg brokered a deal in which seven top-selling artists defected from Marvel Comics to form
Image Comics Image Comics is an American comic book publisher and is the third largest comic book and graphic novel publisher in the industry in both unit and market share. It was founded in 1992 by several high-profile illustrators as a venue for creator-ow ...
. Rosenberg signed the artists to a label deal which made Malibu the publisher of record for the first comics from Image, which gave the upstart creator-run publisher access to the distribution channels. This subsequently led to Malibu breaking all sales records for independent comics. In 1992, Malibu grabbed almost 10% of the American comics market share, temporarily moving ahead of industry giant DC Comics. Platinum Studios acquired the film and television rights for '' Jeremiah'', which became the first European graphic novel series to be turned into a live action television series on U.S. television (Showtime). Platinum produces based on two categories: Those from the "Macroverse Bible," a multi-thousand page bible of interrelated comic characters created by Rosenberg, including titles such as ''
Cowboys & Aliens ''Cowboys & Aliens'' is a 2011 American science fiction Western action film directed by Jon Favreau and starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer. The film is based on the 2006 P ...
'', and properties acquired from other companies or creators such as '' Dylan Dog'' and ''Jeremiah'' (the latter two having been represented by Rustemagić for publishing rights only, with Platinum acquiring all other rights including film and television). Rustemagić left Platinum Studios in 2000. The company's comic publishing philosophy is for the original publishers or rights holders to continue publishing their comics with Platinum Studios handling all other rights and development. Comics have been published based on Platinum's properties, continuously since inception, whether by Platinum itself or the original rights holders. In May 1997, soon after forming Platinum Studios, Rosenberg licensed ''
Cowboys & Aliens ''Cowboys & Aliens'' is a 2011 American science fiction Western action film directed by Jon Favreau and starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer. The film is based on the 2006 P ...
'' to DreamWorks/ Universal StudiosFleming, Michael
"D'Works, U lasso 'Cowboys',"
''Variety'' (May 20, 1997).
based on film and comic treatments, storylines, artwork and an iconic
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of a cowboy on horseback shooting at an oncoming spaceship."'Cowboys & Aliens': Patience & Progress,"
'Variety''
The one sheet went on to become the graphic novel cover, and the graphic novel has appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List fourteen times for both hardcover and softcover. Platinum Studios Comics published the ''
Cowboys & Aliens ''Cowboys & Aliens'' is a 2011 American science fiction Western action film directed by Jon Favreau and starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer. The film is based on the 2006 P ...
'' graphic novel in various formats between mid-2006 through 2012: * Full graphic novel online a
DrunkDuck.com
for free * Regular edition to comic shops released through Top Cow Productions * Special editions to large comics-retailers and mail-order houses, with their own logos along with sales incentives and promotions * Special gold softback and Black hardback editions, many of which were Platinum Studios’ and Rosenberg's gifts to cast and crew of Cowboys & Aliens * '' New York Times'' Best Seller Hardback graphic album, released by HarperCollins * ''New York Times'' Best Seller softback "movie cover" released by HarperCollins *
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" Nook" Edition The ''Cowboys & Aliens''
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was released theatrically in 2011. Over the next ten years, Platinum Studios continued to increase the size of its portfolio through licensing, publishing, film, and television contracts with comic book creators. In 2005, Platinum hired former Time Warner executive Brian Altounian as its chief operating officer. Originally running for three years from 2006 to 2008, Platinum produced the Comic Book Challenge, an annual, televised competition among aspiring comic book creators. The first Challenge was broadcast on KNSD (the San Diego NBC affiliate) in conjunction with the San Diego Comic-Con, but outgrew NBC affiliate's venue. The following year it was hosted by AT&T. Platinum Studios posted net losses of $4.3 million in 2006 and $5.1 million in 2007.,"Business Update, and Outlook: Platinum Studios Reports Fiscal 2007 Financial Results,"
''Reuters'' (Apr. 1, 2008)
growing to a revenue of $10.5 million. In September 2006, Platinum Studios purchased the webcomics community site DrunkDuck.com, and in 2008 it acquired the digital media content site WOWIO. In 2009, Platinum sold WOWIO to Brian Altounian, a Platinum Studios board member and former Platinum COO. In 2010, WOWIO acquired the DrunkDuck community from Platinum Studios as well. In early 2012, Platinum Studios moved to new offices in West Los Angeles. In 2014, 27 million shares of Platinum were acquired by
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.


Film and television production

Platinum has licensed film and television rights to several Hollywood studios. In addition to the finished films ''
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'' and '' Dylan Dog: Dead of Night'', Platinum is developing a slate of feature films based on Platinum Studio's portfolio, including: * ''Atlantis Rising'' — with producer
Mark Canton Mark Canton (born June 19, 1949) is an American film producer and executive. Life and early career Canton was born to a Jewish family in Queens, New York, the son of Shirley and Arthur Canton, who worked in the film industry on marketing and publ ...
* ''Red Mantis'' (''Mal Chance'') — with producer Tony KrantzMichael, Fleming
"Platinum, Krantz to take a 'Chance': Graphic novel set for live-action adaptation,"
''Variety'' (September 23, 2009).
* ''Unique'' — with producer
David Heyman David Jonathan Heyman (born 26 July 1961) is a British film producer and the founder of Heyday Films. Heyman secured the rights to the ''Harry Potter'' film series in 1999 and went on to produce all eight installments of the franchise. He als ...
/ Walt Disney Pictures * ''The Weapon'' — with TV star David Henrie attachedFernandez, Jay A
"Waverly" star Henrie joins "Weapon" adaptation,"
''Reuters'' (Sep. 16, 2009).
In addition to '' Jeremiah'', Platinum licensed the television rights to a number of projects, including: * ''Indestructible Man'' — an as-yet unreleased Platinum Studios Comics title, with Fox 21 * '' Gunplay'' — Fox 21Andreeva, Nellie
"Fox21, Platinum load 'Gunplay' for TV: Graphic novel adaptation centers on buffalo soldier,"
''Hollywood Reporter'' (Nov. 1, 2009).


''Cowboys & Aliens''

Platinum Studios Chairman & CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg spearheaded the creation of ''
Cowboys & Aliens ''Cowboys & Aliens'' is a 2011 American science fiction Western action film directed by Jon Favreau and starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer. The film is based on the 2006 P ...
'' in 1997. It was licensed by
DreamWorks DreamWorks may refer to: * DreamWorks Pictures, an American film production company of Amblin ** DreamWorks Television, an American television production company and division of the film studio ** DreamWorks Records, an American record label and f ...
and Universal Studios in May 1997, based on a
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of a cowboy being chased by a spaceship. By the mid-2000s, the film project rights were returned to Platinum.Johnston. Rich. "The Secret Story Behind Cowboys And Aliens," ''Bleeding Cool'' (July 29, 2011). Rosenberg commissioned an ''Cowboys & Aliens'' original graphic novel.
Jon Favreau Jonathan Kolia Favreau (; born October 19, 1966) is an American actor and filmmaker. As an actor, Favreau has appeared in films such as ''Rudy (film), Rudy'' (1993), ''PCU (film), PCU'' (1994), ''Swingers (1996 film), Swingers'' (1996), ''Very ...
directed the screen adaptation of the comic, ''Cowboys & Aliens'' premiered at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International and was released theatrically in the United States and Canada on , 2011.


Digital publishing

Platinum Studios’ digital publishing works in three areas: web comics publishing, mobile content, and comic news and resources.


Drunk Duck and WOWIO

In September 2006, Platinum Studios purchased the webcomics community site DrunkDuck.com (created by Dylan Squires) for an undisclosed sum. Drunk Duck was at the time a community of mostly amateur webcomics artists. Platinum Studios signed several option agreements with Drunk Duck community members after the purchase, which caused some discord in the community. Some felt it would help the site's popularity and the community would only get bigger and better; others were concerned Platinum was going to "take over" and claim the rights to people's comics. After the purchase, the site featured a mixture of Platinum Studios-owned professional comics and independently owned amateur comics. Platinum never claimed ownership of any comic that it had not entered into legal documentation with. The Drunk Duck community grew to 95,000 subscribed users in mid-2010. In June 2008, Platinum Studios announced that it had begun talks to acquire WOWIO, a Los Angeles-based online destination that provides users the ability to share and consume digital media content, such as e-comics and E-books, while providing revenue-generating opportunities for creators and publishers through advertising and merchandising programs. Platinum hoped to make WOWIO a "major cornerstone" of "a global digital publishing distribution initiative." The companies projected that the acquisition would be concluded early in the third quarter of 2008, but issues related to Wowio's non-payment of quarterly earnings delayed the sale. In June 2009, WOWIO was purchased outright by Brian Altounian (formerly Platinum Studios' COO, and still a Platinum Studios board member); leaving Platinum Studios with no ownership stake or percentage.Reid, Calvin
"New Owners, New Business Model at Wowio.com,"
''Publishers Weekly'' (Oct. 25, 2010).
(Third quarter earnings for the year, calculated on a new formula more favorable to WOWIO, were eventually paid.)"Turning the Page"
'' Los Angeles Business Journal'' (08 March 2010). Retrieved on 2010-08-08.
In June 2010, WOWIO acquired DrunkDuck.com from Platinum Studios.Tartakoff, Joseph
"Wowio Buys Webcomics Community DrunkDuck "
''Gigaom'' (08 June 2010). Retrieved on Feb. 19, 2014.


Platinum Studios Comics

Platinum Studios Comics are distributed both online and in print. Online releases start before in-store print release. In addition, some Platinum Studios Comics titles are developed for film, television, and other media such as app games for mobile devices. Platinum Studios Comics' first print project was the ''
Cowboys & Aliens ''Cowboys & Aliens'' is a 2011 American science fiction Western action film directed by Jon Favreau and starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer. The film is based on the 2006 P ...
'' original graphic novel, created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Fred Van Lente and Andrew Foley, and illustrated by Dennis Calero and
Luciano Lima Luciano is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese given name and surname. It is derived from Latin ''Lucianus'', patronymic of ''Lucius'' ("Light"). The French form is ''Lucien'', while the Basque form is ''Luken''. Single name * Luciano (rapper) ...
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Titles published


Original graphic novels

* ''Alien at Large'' (2008), created by Bob Keenan and
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* ''The Big Amoeba'' (2008), created, written and illustrated by Art Baltazar *''
Cowboys & Aliens ''Cowboys & Aliens'' is a 2011 American science fiction Western action film directed by Jon Favreau and starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer. The film is based on the 2006 P ...
'' (2006), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Fred Van Lente and Andrew Foley, illustrated by Dennis Calero and
Luciano Lima Luciano is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese given name and surname. It is derived from Latin ''Lucianus'', patronymic of ''Lucius'' ("Light"). The French form is ''Lucien'', while the Basque form is ''Luken''. Single name * Luciano (rapper) ...
*'' Gunplay'' (2008), created and written by Jorge Vega, illustrated by
Dominic Vivona Dominic is a name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans as a male given name. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master". Variations include: Domini ...
* ''Hot Shot & Mighty Girl'' (2008), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Fred van Lente, illustrated by Billy Penn * ''Love Bytes'' (2007), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Josh Elder, illustrated by Gigi * ''Nightfall'' (2007), created and written by
Scott O. Brown Scott O. Brown (born 1975) is an American writer, letterer, publisher, editor, and production manager. Brown has been responsible for publishing top-tier creators like Amin Amat, Mal Jones, Drew Gilbert, Antony Johnston, Steven Grant, and Ja ...
, illustrated by
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* ''Red Mantis'' (2007), created, written and illustrated by
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and David Morancho — translated from a Spanish comic called ''Mal Chance: Lola''; film rights sold to producer Tony Krantz in 2009 * ''Super Larry'' (2008), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Andy Mangels, illustrated by Dan Thompson * ''Watchdogs'' (Feb. 2007), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Fred Van Lente and illustrated by
Brian Churilla Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Celtic languages, Old ...


Limited series/ongoing series

* ''The Adventures of Tymm: Alien Circus'' (3 volumes, 2008–2011), created by
Dave Roman Dave Roman (born May 26, 1977) is an American writer and artist of webcomics and comics. Career Roman attended the School of Visual Arts in New York. He started working in comics as an intern at DC Comics, then got a full-time job at Nickelodeon M ...
and L. Frank Weber * ''Atlantis Rising'' (5 issues, Oct. 2007-Apr. 2008), created by
Scott O. Brown Scott O. Brown (born 1975) is an American writer, letterer, publisher, editor, and production manager. Brown has been responsible for publishing top-tier creators like Amin Amat, Mal Jones, Drew Gilbert, Antony Johnston, Steven Grant, and Ja ...
and Tim Irwin — film rights sold to producer
Mark Canton Mark Canton (born June 19, 1949) is an American film producer and executive. Life and early career Canton was born to a Jewish family in Queens, New York, the son of Shirley and Arthur Canton, who worked in the film industry on marketing and publ ...
in 2012 * ''Big Badz'' (4 issues, 2008), created by
Rob Moran Rob Moran (born May 12, 1963) is an actor and producer. He has appeared in the Farrelly brothers' films ''Dumb and Dumber'', '' Kingpin'', ''There's Something About Mary'', ''Shallow Hal'', and ''Hall Pass''. Moran also played the Carlin family p ...
, written by
Chuck Dixon Charles Dixon (born April 14, 1954) is an American comic book writer, best known for his work on the Marvel Comics character the Punisher and on the DC Comics characters Batman, Nightwing, and Robin in the 1990s and early 2000s. Early life D ...
, illustrated by
Enrique Villagrán Enrique () is the Spanish variant of the given name Heinrich of Germanic origin. Equivalents in other languages are Henry (English), Enric (Catalan), Enrico (Italian), Henrik (Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian), Heinrich (German), Hendrik, Henk (Dut ...
* '' Blood Nation'' (4 issues, Feb.–May 2007), created and written by
Rob Moran Rob Moran (born May 12, 1963) is an actor and producer. He has appeared in the Farrelly brothers' films ''Dumb and Dumber'', '' Kingpin'', ''There's Something About Mary'', ''Shallow Hal'', and ''Hall Pass''. Moran also played the Carlin family p ...
, illustrated by James Devlin * ''Consumed'' (4 issues, July–Oct. 2007) * ''Ghosting'' (5 issues, Aug.-Dec. 2007), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Fred Van Lente, illustrated Charles Carvalho and Carlos Ferreira — co-published with Top Cow Productions * ''Hero by Night'', created, written and illustrated by D. J. Coffman, colored by
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** Limited series (4 issues, Mar.-June 2007) ** Ongoing series (3 issues, Dec. 2007–2008) ** ''Hero By Night Free Comic Book Day Edition'' (1 issue, 2008) * '' I Was Kidnapped By Lesbian Pirates From Outer Space'' (6 issues, May 2008 – 2009), created, written and illustrated by Megan Rose Gedris * ''Incursion'' (4 issues, Nov. 2007-Feb. 2008), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by
Jay Busbee Jay Busbee (born Howard James Busbee Jr. on December 13, 1968, in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American journalist, novelist, sportswriter and writer of comic books. Early life and education Busbee was raised in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Ri ...
, illustrated by
Axel Medellin Machain Axel may refer to: People * Axel (name), all persons with the name Places * Axel, Netherlands, a town ** Capture of Axel, a battle at Axel in 1586 Arts, entertainment, media * ''Axel'', a 1988 short film by Nigel Wingrove * ''Axel'', a Cirque ...
* '' Kiss 4K'' (6 issues, May 2007-Apr. 2008), written by Ricky Sprague, illustrated by Kevin Crossley and Thomas Ruppert * ''Unique'' (3 issues, Mar.-May 2007), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Dean Motter, illustrated by Dennis Calero — film rights licensed to Walt Disney Pictures in 2009 * '' The Weapon'' (4 issues, June–September 2007), created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, written by Fred Van Lente, illustrated by
Scott Koblish Scott Koblish ( ) was born on May 28, 1970, in upstate New York, and has hundreds of comics credits at both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Education Scott Koblish attended The Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Art when he was nine years old. ...
— film rights sold in 2009


Comic Book Challenge

From 2006 to 2008, Platinum produced the Comic Book Challenge, an annual, televised competition among aspiring comic book creators. The Comic Book Challenge was originally presented by AT&T. Over one million applicants were judged on the quality of the art and writing of their submissions. After hearing all the pitches, judges narrowed the talent pool and turned over the final decision to the voting public. The Challenge was broadcast on KNSD (the San Diego NBC affiliate) in conjunction with the San Diego Comic-Con. Winners received prizes from software to graphics tablets and new PCs, while competing for the first-prize award of publishing their comic with Platinum Studios (as well as other possible media ventures). The winner of the 2006 Comic Book Challenge was D. J. Coffman's ''
Hero by Night D.J. Coffman (born January 17, 1976) is an American cartoonist. He is best known as the creator of the ''Hero by Night'' comic book series and the webcomic ''Yirmumah''. Coffman also has done work on the Monkey Man comic series with writer Brian L ...
'', which was subsequently published as a limited series and an ongoing series by Platinum Studios Comics. '' I Was Kidnapped By Lesbian Pirates From Outer Space'' by Megan Rose Gedris made the final round of the 2006 Comic Book Challenge, and was also subsequently published by Platinum Studios Comics and taken offline by Gedris in 2012. The 2007 judge's panel consisted of ''
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'' regular Donald Faison, '' Shrek'' producer John H. Williams, and Platinum Studios Chairman Scott Mitchell Rosenberg.Ball, Ryan
"Platinum’s Comic Book Challenge Returns,"
''Animation Magazine'' (March 19, 2007).
The 2007 winner was Jorge Vega's '' Gunplay'', which was published as an original graphic novel by Platinum Studios Comics in 2008. Actor Brandon Routh was a judge for the 2008 Comic Book Challenge which was won by Carlos Weiser's The Armageddon Chronicles. Due to the economic U.S.crisis at the time, Platinum Studios was unable to publish Weiser's book and the event was discontinued after that. In 2007–2008, Platinum Studios Comics released a large slate of comic book titles and original graphic novels, including '' KISS 4K'', produced in conjunction with the rock band Kiss; and comics by the winners of its Comic Book Challenge talent contest, including ''Hero by Night'' by
D.J. Coffman D.J. Coffman (born January 17, 1976) is an American cartoonist. He is best known as the creator of the ''Hero by Night'' comic book series and the webcomic ''Yirmumah''. Coffman also has done work on the Monkey Man comic series with writer Brian L ...
.


Notes


References

* * * MacDonald, Heidi
"Breaking: Work for Hire is Bad!!!"
''The Beat'' (June 20, 2007).


External links

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The Comic Book Challenge on Facebook
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