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Announcing Skybound Galactic!

Really big news today as we announce the launch of SKYBOUND GALACTIC! This is a huge deal that we’ve been working on for quite a while so I asked the man himself, Rick Jacobs—who’s heading up Galactic—to say a few words about it. Here’s Rick:

FAQ – What is Skybound Galactic? Why do you guys keep coming up with all of these names? Is Robert going to space?

Unfortunately, we aren’t sending Robert to space… yet. But what I can say is that, as much as we like to come up with names for things, Skybound Galactic is a really unique opportunity to transform the way we make Television. Quite simply, at Skybound we have a long-standing vision to own the projects we make and to share the benefits of that ownership with the talented individuals (creators, writers, artists) who we work with to make them. We do it in comics, and with all of our toys and t-shirts and other merchandise, and we are now doing it in games with the launch of Skybound Stories.

Skybound Galactic will be our first chance at owning, or co-owning, our shows. We are hoping we get a chance to make a lot of them, and hoping that by providing financing as well as great projects, we can help make the kind of shows that we all love. Wish us luck and please tune in!

There you have it, direct from the source. Expect a lot of news in the coming months, including some really interesting bits starting RIGHT NOW in our press release! Check it out:

 

SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT AND SONY PICTURES ANNOUNCE TELEVISION VENTURE SKYBOUND GALACTIC

 

October 10, 2018 (Los Angeles, CA) – Skybound Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television today announced Skybound Galactic, a new venture formed and led by Rick Jacobs (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, Mr. Right) that will finance the development and production of scripted television series. Sony Pictures Television is an investor in Galactic and will sell international rights for projects from the venture.

 

Skybound Galactic’s current development includes Thief of Thieves, based on the comic book series created by Robert Kirkman, with Evan Endicott and Josh Stoddard (Warrior) adapting and Assaf Bernstein (Fauda) directing. Galactic is also developing an adaptation of the Image Comic Nailbiter, created by Josh Williamson and Mike Henderson. Scott Kosar (Bates Motel) is adapting the series and Oz Perkins is directing. Overseeing both projects on behalf of Skybound are Film & Television Co-Presidents Sean and Bryan Furst, who will continue to expand the company’s slate while producing projects for Galactic.

 

Galactic has also landed a first-look deal with Top Cow, a partner studio of Image Comics. Top Cow titles already in development include The Darkness and Think Tank, with Top Cow partners Marc Silvestri and Matt Hawkins serving as executive producers for series developed under the deal.

 

Galactic will continue to pursue projects in the genre space and look to build co-productions with international partners.

 

“Combining the multi-platform capabilities of Skybound and Top Cow’s extensive library of IP with the best worldwide distribution in Sony is an unbelievable opportunity,” said CEO of Skybound Galactic Rick Jacobs. “I’m looking forward to continuing Skybound’s mission to help creators expand their content into new markets.”

 

Skybound Entertainment’s Chairman Robert Kirkman, CEO David Alpert, and Managing Partner Jon Goldman will be among the board members of Skybound Galactic, along with Rick Jacobs.

 

Keith Le Goy, President Worldwide Distribution at Sony Pictures Entertainment said, “The team at Skybound already has a stellar track record in creating successful genre properties, and like us, are committed to creating undeniable viewing experiences for audiences around the world. We look forward to many successful collaborations through our new venture.”

 

Evolution Media acted as investment advisors on behalf of Skybound Galactic. Skybound Galactic was also represented in the deal by Katz, Golden and Wolf, Rifkin.

 

About Skybound Entertainment: 

Founded in 2010, Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform entertainment company managed by partners Robert Kirkman, David Alpert and Jon Goldman. Skybound houses projects ranging from television, film, emerging platforms, comics, interactive gaming, live events, and more. In 2016, the company expanded to Vancouver with the opening of their Skybound North office, working to expand Skybound’s footprint into the animation and children’s space with top Canadian talent. In 2018, Skybound opened GammaRay, a video-content brand focused on pop culture, and expanded Skybound Games into a venture focused on publishing independently developed games.

 

Skybound Entertainment is responsible for television hits including The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Outcast, Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics, and currently holds a first-look television deal with Amazon Studios. Skybound Galactic will have an opportunity to develop Skybound’s scripted television projects following Amazon. On the film side, Skybound has a first-look deal with Universal. Robert Kirkman’s second-longest running comic series Invincible will be developed for film at Universal and as an animated series for Amazon. The interactive gaming slate includes partnerships with Starbreeze, Skydance, Scopely, and more. Skybound is currently publishing comic book titles The Walking Dead, Oblivion Song, Die!Die!Die!, Outcast, Redneck, Gasolina, Crude, and more.

 

About Sony Pictures Television:

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing and distributing programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global production business operating 21 wholly-owned or joint venture production companies in 12 countries around the world. Sony Pictures Television is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company.

 

About Top Cow Comics: 

Top Cow Productions, Inc. (http://www.topcow.com/), a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The TNT TV series Witchblade, the Japanese anime Witchblade and the two The Darkness video games for XBOX 360 and PS3 are all based on Top Cow properties.  The company has also successfully licensed and merchandised its franchises into toys, statues, clothing, lithographs, puppets, posters, magnets, shot glasses, lighters, lunch pails, wall scrolls, mouse pads, die-cast cars, calendars, Christmas ornaments, Halloween masks, trading cards, standees, video games, and roleplaying games.

Press Contact: Shauna Wynne, Skybound Entertainment; swynne@skybound.com; 310.746.1443

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Exclusive Music Track for Murder Falcon #1!!!

It’s almost here! MURDER FALCON #1 hits stores tomorrow, and we couldn’t be more excited. Or at least we thought we couldn’t. In addition to providing music for the MURDER FALCON trailer, creator Daniel Warren Johnson is also blessing us with custom tracks for each issue!

For issue #1 we have the track “Zombie Trial,” a 3 minute, 20 second nugget of face shredding. Download it with the link below so you’re ready when the debut issue drops tomorrow!!!

 

DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON – ZOMBIE TRIAL

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This Week’s Comics:

We’ve got another huge week of Skybound comics so let’s get to it! This week we’ve got new MURDER FALCON, BIRTHRIGHT, OBLIVION SONG & OUTPOST ZERO! It’s a huge week of fantasy, sci-fi and METAL!!!! Check out our previews of the issues below and don’t forget to grab them at your local comic shop this Wednesday. Oh, and, of course, don’t miss out on our first ever WALKING DEAD day happening October 13th at a comic shop near you. Check out our guide with everything you need to know about this awesome event!

BIRTHRIGHT #32

STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON

ART/COVER: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUAS

OCTOBER 10

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

As the search for Brennan and Kallista begins, Mikey still has much to atone for. Can he become Earth’s greatest protector, or have his actions already doomed his brother?

MURDER FALCON #1

 

STORY/ART: DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON

COLOR: MIKE SPICER

OCTOBER 10

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99

It’s time to SHRED!!! From Daniel Warren Johnson—creator of the Eisner-nominated EXTREMITY—comes MURDER FALCON!!!

The world is under attack by monsters, and Jake’s life is falling apart: no band, no girl, no future…until he meets MURDER FALCON. He was sent from The Heavy to destroy all evil, but he can’t do it without Jake shredding up a storm. Now, with every chord Jake plays on his guitar, the power of metal fuels Murder Falcon into all-out kungfu fury on those that seek to conquer Earth!

  

 

OBLIVION SONG BY KIRKMAN & DE FELICI #8

STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN

ART: LORENZO DE FELICI & ANNALISA LEONI

COVER: LORENZO DE FELICI

OCTOBER 10

28 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

Nathan Cole is reminded, once and for all, that actions have consequences.

OUTPOST ZERO #4

STORY: SEAN KELLEY MCKEEVER

ART/COVER: ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI & JEAN-FRANCOIS BEAULIEU

OCTOBER 10

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99

END OF ARC

With one friend dead, Alea confronts Sam about what really happened out there on the Frost … and the fallout will shake the Outpost’s very foundation.

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This Week’s Comics: Murder Falcon #1, Birthright #32, Oblivion Song #8 & Outpost Zero #4

We’ve got another huge week of Skybound comics so let’s get to it! This week we’ve got new MURDER FALCON, BIRTHRIGHT, OBLIVION SONG & OUTPOST ZERO! It’s a huge week of fantasy, sci-fi and METAL!!!! Check out our previews of the issues below and don’t forget to grab them at your local comic shop this Wednesday. Oh, and, of course, don’t miss out on our first ever WALKING DEAD day happening October 13th at a comic shop near you. Check out our guide with everything you need to know about this awesome event!

BIRTHRIGHT #32

STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON

ART/COVER: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUAS

OCTOBER 10

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

As the search for Brennan and Kallista begins, Mikey still has much to atone for. Can he become Earth’s greatest protector, or have his actions already doomed his brother?

MURDER FALCON #1

 

STORY/ART: DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON

COLOR: MIKE SPICER

OCTOBER 10

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99

It’s time to SHRED!!! From Daniel Warren Johnson—creator of the Eisner-nominated EXTREMITY—comes MURDER FALCON!!!

The world is under attack by monsters, and Jake’s life is falling apart: no band, no girl, no future…until he meets MURDER FALCON. He was sent from The Heavy to destroy all evil, but he can’t do it without Jake shredding up a storm. Now, with every chord Jake plays on his guitar, the power of metal fuels Murder Falcon into all-out kungfu fury on those that seek to conquer Earth!

  

 

OBLIVION SONG BY KIRKMAN & DE FELICI #8

STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN

ART: LORENZO DE FELICI & ANNALISA LEONI

COVER: LORENZO DE FELICI

OCTOBER 10

28 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

Nathan Cole is reminded, once and for all, that actions have consequences.

OUTPOST ZERO #4

STORY: SEAN KELLEY MCKEEVER

ART/COVER: ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI & JEAN-FRANCOIS BEAULIEU

OCTOBER 10

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99

END OF ARC

With one friend dead, Alea confronts Sam about what really happened out there on the Frost … and the fallout will shake the Outpost’s very foundation.

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DIE!DIE!DIE! #3 Out Now!

DIE!DIE!DIE! #3

STORY: ROBERT KIKRMAN & SCOTT GIMPLE

ART: CHRIST BURNHAM & NATHAN FAIRBAIRN

OCTOBER 3

28 PAGES | FULL COLOR | MATURE | $3.99

Nate Lipshitz was a decorated soldier specializing in explosives and munitions. Now, as an assassin for a secret cabal, he’s always the first to throw himself into the fray for God and Country, showing that he’s more than willing to DIE!DIE!DIE!

 

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This Week’s Comics: Die!Die!Die!, Manifest Destiny, Thief of Thieves & The Walking Dead

Your friendly neighborhood Skybound team is headed out to New York Comic Con this week but we want to make sure you don’t miss out on all the new comics coming your way this Wednesday! We’ve got DIE!DIE!DIE!, MANIFEST DESTINY, THIEF OF THIEVES & THE WALKING DEAD all headed to your local comic shop and online. Check out previews of THIEF OF THIEVES and THE WALKING DEAD below and make sure to pick up your copies this week!

DIE!DIE!DIE! #3

STORY: ROBERT KIKRMAN & SCOTT GIMPLE

ART: CHRIST BURNHAM & NATHAN FAIRBAIRN

OCTOBER 3

28 PAGES | FULL COLOR | MATURE | $3.99

Nate Lipshitz was a decorated soldier specializing in explosives and munitions. Now, as an assassin for a secret cabal, he’s always the first to throw himself into the fray for God and Country, showing that he’s more than willing to DIE!DIE!DIE!

MANIFEST DESTINY VOL. 6

STORY: CHRIS DINGESS

ART: MATTHEW ROBERTS, TONY AKINS & OWEN GIENI

COVER: MATTHEW ROBERTS & OWEN GIENI

OCTOBER 3

128 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $16.99

Meriwether Lewis has slayed monsters in the pursuit of taming the wilds of America. Now, if he ever hopes to lead his crew to the Pacific coast, he must learn an important lesson: Don’t listen to the voices in your head.

Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #31-36.

THIEF OF THIEVES #41

STORY: BRETT LEWIS

ART/COVER: SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & ADRIANO LUCAS

OCTOBER 3

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

Conrad and Celia are going to hit the Zubovs where it hurts. But will a familiar face return to ruin everything?

  

THE WALKING DEAD #184

 

STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN

ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN

COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART

15TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT: BILL SIENKIEWICZ

OCTOBER 3

32 PAGES | Black & White | Mature | $3.99

Eugene tinkers… but to what end?

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FOC for October 1st

Hey there, retailers! This week’s FOC is DIE!DIE!DIE! #4 & REDNECK #16! Order up so you’re not caught without these books. Log in to your retailer account to see more info on these new titles and have a great week!

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DIE!DIE!DIE! #4 [JUL188522]

STORY: ROBERT KIKRMAN & SCOTT GIMPLE

ART: CHRIST BURNHAM & NATHAN FAIRBAIRN

OCTOBER 24th

28 PAGES | FULL COLOR | MATURE | $3.99

REDNECK #16 [AUG180273]

STORY: DONNY CATES

ART/COVER: LISANDRO ESTHERREN & DEE CUNNIFFE

OCTOBER 24

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

Let’s go to prison! What does a state penitentiary’s most famous inmate have to do with the Bowman family? And what secret is Greg hiding from his dad? #RETAILER_END#

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This Week’s Comics: Gasolina #12 & Redneck #15

It’s the last week of September, the week before New York Comic Con, and we’ve some awesome Skybound comic titles just for you! This week check out GASOLINA #12 & REDNECK #15! We’ve got previews of both new issues below. They’ll be in stores this Wednesday so don’t miss them. Have a great week everyone!

GASOLINA #12

STORY: SEAN MACKIEWICZ

ART: NIKO WALTER & MAT LOPES

SEPTEMBER 26

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

Randy and Amalia are about to live their worst nightmares, and Veracruz will run red with blood…

  

REDNECK #15

STORY: DONNY CATES

ART/COVER: LISANDRO ESTHERREN & DEE CUNNIFFE

SEPTEMBER 26

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

The history of Bartlett Bowman is revealed! What does July know about Bartlett’s past?

  

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Skybound NYCC 2018 Panels & Signings

New York Comic Con is next week!!!! We’re packing our things and bringing Skybound to the East Coast, but in the meantime, we want to let you know where you can come hang out with us! We’ll be on the show floor at booth 1444. We’ve also got 4 full days of Skybound NYCC 2018 panels and signings for you! Check out the schedule below, tell us who you’re most excited to see, and make sure to pack those extra comics to get signed!

THURSDAY OCTOBER 4th:

Robert Kirkman In Conversation

1:30 PM – Hammerstein Ballroom

Join prolific comic creator, writer and executive producer Robert Kirkman as he discusses his work in comics, TV, and film.

ReedPOP/SYFY Wire Livestream: The Walking Dead Video Games

2:15 pm – ReedPOP Livestage

Join us on the livestage or in the comfort of your own home as Skybound Interactive takes a deep dive into the worlds of The Walking Dead Video Games!

Signings:

11:00am-11:45am: Robert Kirkman (*Wristband Required*)

12:00pm-12:45pm: Joshua Williamson

FRIDAY OCTOBER 5th:

ReedPOP/SYFY Wire Livestream: Skybound Comics

6 PM – ReedPOP Livestage

Skybound Entertainment’s Sean Mackiewicz is joined by some of Skybound Comics’ top creators and artists working in comics today including Daniel Warren Johnson & Paul Azaceta to share all the amazing stories we’re bringing your way!

Signings:

11:00am – 11:45am: Robert Kirkman (*Wristband Required*)

12:00pm – 12:45pm: Bret Blevins

1:00pm – 1:45pm: Daniel Warren Johnson

2:00pm – 2:45pm: Sean Mackiewicz

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6th:

Skybound Comics: Creators In Conversation

1:00pm – Shop Studios

Skybound’s comic book creators will join to discuss their current published works featuring Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Outcast, Oblivion Song) and more. Open to all NYCC Saturday ticket holders.

The Walking Dead Season 9

8:00pm – The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden

Cast and executive producers from AMC’s “The Walking Dead” will discuss the show’s exciting new chapter and share some hints of what’s to come with a sneak peek into season 9, debuting on October 7th at 9PM ET/PT.

Signings:

11:00am – 11:45am: Donny Cates

3:00pm – 3:45pm: Andrei Bressan

4:00pm – 4:45pm: Simon Stålenhag

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7th:

Signings:

11:00am – 11:45am: Simon Stålenhag

12:00pm – 12:45pm: Steve Orlando

1:00pm – 1:45pm: Cliff Rathburn

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FOC for September 24th

Hey there, retailers! This week’s FOC is EVOLUTION #11 & STELLAR #5! Order up so you’re not caught without these books. Log in to your retailer account to see more info on these new titles and have a great week!

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EVOLUTION #11

STORY: JAMES ASMUS, JOE KEATINGE & CHRIS SEBELA

ART/COVER: JOE INFURNARI & JORDAN BOYD

OCTOBER 17

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

What exactly does Abe’s son have to do with his quest to expose the bug? Will Hannah remain faithful to her religion in the face of Evolution? And a cult is revealed to Claire as EVOLUTION races toward the climax of the second arc!

STELLAR #5

STORY: JOSEPH KEATINGE

ART/COVER: BRET BLEVINS

OCTOBER 17

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

A stranger in a strange dimension, Stellar visits the family she never had—and fights for her life, with more on the line than ever before! #RETAILER_END#

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