December 2009

A note from the Chairman & CEO...

It's been a fantastic month for Platinum Studios! Along with our continued success signing new television and film deals throughout Hollywood, our next film, "Cowboys & Aliens" is anticipated to go into production in 2010. It's all very exciting and we can't wait to get started.

But something happened last week that really meant a lot to me. We received news that fans of our film "Dead of Night" rallied to promote the film on an MTV.com poll for Most Anticipated Comic Film of 2010. Based on the Italian comic "Dylan Dog," "Dead of Night" placed a respectable 5th in the poll behind some more high profile comic book films like "Iron Man 2" and "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World." But what's astounding is that all the votes for "Dead of Night" came in as write-ins. Since the film was accidentally kept off the list, it was overwhelming support from fans that drove it up to the top of the list. I would like to personally thank all of those who voted for the film, as it was your passion for the comic that made it such a success in Italy, and it is your continued dedication that will make the film a success. As we are currently in post production on the film, I can confidently tell you that it looks great and all you fans have a lot to look forward to when it is released!

Have a safe and happy holiday. See you in 2010!

- Scott Mitchell Rosenberg

• "Indestructible Man" Primed For TV
  Fox21 on board to develop comic book into series
• Aurora Teams up on "Nightfall"
  Vampire comic book making way to silver screen
• "Dylan Dog" Fans take poll by Surprise
  "Dead of Night" ranks among top 5 most anticipated comic movies of 2010
• Hollywood Takes Aim at Comic Book Challenge winner "Gunplay"
  Jorge Vega's classic western comic gets locked and loaded for TV

"Indestructible Man" primed for TV

Fox21 has partnered with Platinum Studios to develop a TV series based on Platinum's upcoming comic-book series "Indestructible Man." 

"Indestructible Man" tells the story of Nick Rabel, an elite secret agent who can't be killed and discovers the hard way the difference between "indestructible" and "unbreakable."

"This is a fun comic story where our indestructible lead character has major issues," said Fox21 president Chris Carlisle, who called the tale "a unique combination of superpowers and humor." 

Platinum Studios chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, who is executive producing the project, said Fox21 brass "really understood this character and the world he inhabits from the very first meeting."

"Fox21 developing 'Indestructible Man' series" The Hollywood Reporter

Aurora teams up on "Nightfall"

Vampires are certainly a hot ticket in Hollywood these days, as evidenced in "Twilight: New Moon," which took in over $142 million its first weekend.

Following that trend, Platinum Studios and Aurora Productions are teaming up on a feature version of Platinum's graphic novel "Nightfall." The story centers on a man who finds out just how bad life can get when he discovers that the prison he just entered is controlled by vampires.

The original comic was written by Scott O. Brown ("Atlantis Rising") and illustrated by Ferran Xalabarder, was published in 2007 by Platinum. Stuart just wrapped "The Wild Girl," and is in development on "The Travel Writer," "Infinity," and "Journal of the Dead."

Aurora, Platinum team on 'Nightfall' Daily Variety

'Nightfall optioned, sends vampires to prison MTV.com

"Dylan Dog" fans take poll by surprise

On a recent poll conducted by MTV.com, Platinum Studios' film adaptation of the beloved Italian comic book "Dylan Dog" ranked fifth amongst all comic book movies expected to be released in 2010. The amazing thing is that the film was accidentally left off the poll. Seeing that their comic book hero, detective Dylan Dog, played by Brandon Routh ("Superman Returns"), was missing from the list of films to elect, fans rallied to support the screen adaptation, accumulating enough votes to place it a mere 4% behind second place. It's no surprise that the film that placed first was juggernaut "Iron Man 2," directed by Jon Favreau. Platinum's winning streak should continue, as Favreau is expected to direct Platinum Studios' "Cowboys & Aliens." The fan outpouring for "Dead of Night" is an excellent indication that it may become the comic sleeper hit of 2010.

"Dead of Night" Moving Under the Radar CinemaSpy

"'Iron Man 2' Voted MTV Readers' Most-Anticipated 2010 Comic Book Movie MTV.com

Hollywood takes aim at Comic Book Challenge winner "Gunplay"

Fox21 has partnered with Platinum Studios to develop a TV series based on Platinum's graphic novel and Comic Book Challenge winner "Gunplay."

"Final Destination" writer-producer Glen Morgan is on board to adapt the novel, created and written by Jorge Vega. Morgan's TV series credits include "The X-Files" and "Millennium."

"Gunplay" centers on Abner Meeks, a buffalo soldier condemned to roam the Old West with a hellish curse slung at his waist: a demonic shooting iron that forces him to kill once a day or suffer soul-searing pain.

" 'Gunplay' is one of those rare combinations of fantastically created characters and wonderfully told narrative, which creates an inventive canvas from which to play," Platinum Studios chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg said.

Added Fox21 president Chris Carlisle, "It is a unique story of an ordinary man who must live with an extraordinary curse." 

Fox21, Platinum load 'Gunplay' for TV The Hollywood Reporter

Stay tuned for more from Platinum Studios! See you in the new year!

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