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Graphic Policy Radio, Live this Monday with Guest Vivek Tiwary to discuss The Fifth Beatle

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GP Radio pic MondayThis Monday Graphic Policy Radio welcomes guest Vivek Tiwary, the creator and writer of the new graphic novel being released by Dark Horse, The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story. The show will air LIVE at 10pm ET.

The Fifth Beatle is the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who discovered and guided the Beatles—from their gigs in a tiny cellar in Liverpool to unprecedented international stardom. Yet more than merely the story of “The Man Who Made The Beatles,” The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting, tragic, and ultimately inspirational human story about the struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Brian Epstein was homosexual when it was a felony to be so in the United Kingdom, Jewish at a time of anti-Semitism, and from Liverpool when it was considered just a dingy port town. He helped spread the Beatles’ message of love to the entire world, yet died painfully lonely at the young age of thirty-two, consumed by staggering ambition and the endless struggles that came with it.

Both heartbreaking and uplifting, The Fifth Beatle not only reveals an important, unsung chapter in the history of the Beatles—but it will inspire anyone who’s ever dared to believe in a dream.

So join us this Monday to discuss this fantastic new graphic novel (and the Beatles) with its writer. You can also call in to (619) 768-2952 or Tweet us your questions, @graphicpolicy

Listen in LIVE this Monday.

The Break-Up Director Peyton Reed To Direct The Fifth Beatle Film!!!

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The Fifth BeatleIt was announced that Peyton Reed has signed on to direct The Fifth Beatle, the film adaptation of the recently released New York Times best-selling graphic novel chronicling the final years of The Beatles’ founder and manager, Brian Epstein. The film is being produced by Academy Award winning producer, Bruce Cohen and Tony Award winning producer, Vivek J. Tiwary who authored the graphic novel. This marks the first ever feature film about The Beatles to secure music rights to their songs granting unprecedented access to the Lennon/McCartney music catalog. The screenplay is written by Tiwary, the project is slated to begin production in 2014 and the casting of the Brian Epstein role will begin now that Reed is on board.

Reed’s big screen debut came in 2000 with the cheerleading sleeper hit, Bring It On. The film grossed $90 million worldwide, opening at number one and staying in the top 10 for seven weeks. Following the success of Bring It On, Reed was at the helm of 2003’s cult favorite Down With Love, starring Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, and The Break-Up, starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, in 2006, which debuted at #1 and has grossed over $203 million globally. Most recently, in 2008, Reed directed Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey. The film opened number one at the box office, bringing in $18.3 million on opening weekend, and eventually grossing over $225 million worldwide.

The Fifth Beatle recounts the untold true story of Epstein, the brilliant visionary who discovered The Beatles and helped guide the band to international stardom as their manager, securing their first record deal at a time when no one else was interested, and successfully bringing them to the world stage with a scale and scope no music impresario had ever attempted. Epstein’s boast—“The Beatles will be bigger than Elvis!”— seemed absurd in 1961, but proved humbly prophetic by 1967. When he died at the age of 32, he was an extremely successful artist manager and entertainment impresario, but a painfully lonely young man.

You can read our review of the graphic novel here.

The Fifth Beatle on MSNBC’s NOW Today

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fifthbeatlelogo.4This year you can chalk up as the year comics got some mainstream coverage. Much like Top Shelf’s March, Dark Horse‘s The Fifth Beatle is getting push on mainstream media and you can catch some of that today.

Writer Vivek Tiwary will be airing today on MSNBC’s NOW with Alex Wagner this Monday, November 25th at 12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT on MSNBC. Please check your local listings for the channel.

The Fifth Beatle is a graphic novel and feature film recounting the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the brilliant visionary who discovered the Beatles in a cellar in Liverpool, nurtured, protected, and guided them to international stardom, and died extremely successful and painfully lonely at the young age of 32.

 

Graphic Policy Radio, Live this Monday with Guest Vivek Tiwary to discuss The Fifth Beatle

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The show has been rescheduled for a future time and date TBA.

GP Radio pic MondayThis Monday Graphic Policy Radio welcomes guest Vivek Tiwary, the creator and writer of the new graphic novel being released by Dark Horse, The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story. The show will air LIVE at 10pm ET.

The Fifth Beatle is the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who discovered and guided the Beatles—from their gigs in a tiny cellar in Liverpool to unprecedented international stardom. Yet more than merely the story of “The Man Who Made The Beatles,” The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting, tragic, and ultimately inspirational human story about the struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Brian Epstein was homosexual when it was a felony to be so in the United Kingdom, Jewish at a time of anti-Semitism, and from Liverpool when it was considered just a dingy port town. He helped spread the Beatles’ message of love to the entire world, yet died painfully lonely at the young age of thirty-two, consumed by staggering ambition and the endless struggles that came with it.

Both heartbreaking and uplifting, The Fifth Beatle not only reveals an important, unsung chapter in the history of the Beatles—but it will inspire anyone who’s ever dared to believe in a dream.

So join us this Monday to discuss this fantastic new graphic novel (and the Beatles) with its writer. You can also call in to (619) 768-2952 or Tweet us your questions, @graphicpolicy

Listen in LIVE this Monday.

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Review: The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story

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The Fifth BeatleThe Fifth Beatle is the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who discovered and guided the Beatles—from their gigs in a tiny cellar in Liverpool to unprecedented international stardom. Yet more than merely the story of “The Man Who Made The Beatles,” The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting, tragic, and ultimately inspirational human story about the struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Brian Epstein was homosexual when it was a felony to be so in the United Kingdom, Jewish at a time of anti-Semitism, and from Liverpool when it was considered just a dingy port town. He helped spread the Beatles’ message of love to the entire world, yet died painfully lonely at the young age of thirty-two, consumed by staggering ambition and the endless struggles that came with it.

I should start off to say I became a fan of the Beatles later in life and didn’t know at all who Brian Epstein was, so I went into the graphic novel pretty blank in what I could expect and what the story would be about. Writer Vivek Tiwary has put together a masterful and touching story that takes us through history with a narrative that’s not completely shackled by it. And by doing so, he gives us a graphic novel that’s a lesson in business, perseverance and an amazing human interest story that’s tragic and uplifting at the same time. It’s a story of what one person can make happen when they’re determined to do so and that anyone can dream big.

Tiwary pulls off an amazing balance that digs into Epstein’s personal life, mixing it with his experience managing the Beatles. Throughout it tugs at your heart strings while also showing off the excitement of the time and how amazing the Beatles were. While the story makes sure to point out the outsider status Epstein was in his personal life, it at no point becomes preachy, instead it fills you with a sadness over what he must have gone through. It’s a fantastic mix creating an entertaining and insightful historical account.

Joining Tiwary for the graphic novel is Andrew C. Robinson and Kyle Baker on art and both just add to the package contributing amazing art to a story that’s taken too long to tell. The combination of it all is mesmerizing and creates one of the best graphic novels of the year. The choices in color and art style is well thought out adding to the understanding of the time and narrative. It’s truly an amazing thing that’ll have you linger on each page staring at the art long after you’ve finished reading the words.

Both heartbreaking and uplifting, The Fifth Beatle not only reveals an important, unsung chapter in the history of the Beatles—but it will inspire anyone who’s ever dared to believe in a dream. Brian Epstein’s story has been a long time coming, but this is so good, it’s been well worth the wait. This will go down as a must read graphic novel for it’s style and narrative, but also as a must read for Beatles history.

Story: Vivek J. Tiwary Art: Andrew C. Robinson, Kyle Baker
Story: 9.75 Art: 9.75 Overall: 9.75 Recommendation: Buy

Dark Horse provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Pick(s) of the Week: The Fifth Beatle

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the fifth beatleThere’s been a few graphic novels being released that I’ve been looking forward to this year and this week sees the release of one of them (and honestly a lot of solid graphic novels and trade paperbacks). The Fifth Beatle stands shoulders above the rest of the releases not only for its excellent storytelling, but also the amazing artwork.

The Fifth Beatle tells the story of Brian Epstein, the manager of the Beatles who got them their record contract and really helped build the band. The graphic novel covers his life and early death, especially focusing on his being an outcast as Jewish and Gay during this time period.

This is an amazing piece of history in an entertaining graphic novel form and absolutely a must buy for both fans of comics and music.

Find out below for the rest of our picks for this week!

Andrew:

Top Pick: The Wake #5 (Vertigo) – Brilliant mini series that reminds me why Snyder was tapped to helm Batman. Against all odds, artist Sean Murphy makes fabled sea creatures terrifying.

Afterlife with Archie #2 (Archie Comics) – Eerie, adult, and unquivocally fantastic. I’m not sure how long this run is slated for, but after seeing the sales, I would hope Archie Comics digs in for the long haul.

Pathfinder Special #1 (Dynamite) – I don’t know if it’s because of their Goblin series or the fact that I really want to try Paizo’s Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, but there’s something appealing about this special.

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi – Force War #1 (Dark Horse) – It won’t come close to Brian Wood’s current series, but it’s tough to pass up a Star Wars first issue.

Brett:

Top Pick: The Wake #5 (Vertigo) – Scott Snyder’s amazing series is backed up by Sean Murphy’s awesome art. That ending of the last issue has me on the edge of my seat to see what happens next.

A1 Annual 2013 (Titan Comics) – One of the best anthologies on the market gets super-sized with more awesomeness. Pick this up and find out what you’ve been missing.

Afterlife with Archie #2 (Archie Comics) – The first issue was amazing and the second is just as good. If you love horror or zombies, pick this one up.

Buzzkill #3 (Dark Horse) – The series about a hero who gets his powers from drugs and alcohol has been unique and entertaining.

Imagine Agents #2 (BOOM! Studios) – The first issue of the series blew me away. An awesome debut and I can’t wait for the second issue.

Top Graphic Novel/Tradepaperback: The Fifth Beatle (Dark Horse) – see above why this should be on everyone’s buy list.

Cute Girl Network (First Second) – A fantastic graphic novel about relationships, a nice change from the usual comic series.

Takio Vol. 2 (Icon) – I’ve loved this Brian Michael Bendis series about two kids with super powers.

Scott:

Top Pick: Batwoman #25 (DC Comics) – Yay, new creative team! Or is it: Ugh, new creative team… I guess we’ll find out.

Afterlife with Archie #2 (Archie Comics) – I’m surprised to be saying this, but I love an Archie Comic. The debut was scary and fun and beautiful, and I have no reason to believe the second issue will be any different.

Sex Criminals #3 (Image) – Each issue so far has delved into the respective back stories of the two main characters. I hope this issue sees Susie and Jon working together.

Sheltered #5 (Image) – In this issue outsiders come to camp, and I can’t wait to see how Lucas reacts.

The Wake #5 (Vertigo/DC) – After a month off I’m ready to dive (get it?) back into this underwater horror story.

Zero #3 (Image) – I absolutely love the fact that this issue switches artists every month. It’s like a series debut every time, and that keeps it fresh and exciting.

Sean:

Top Pick: Harley Quinn #0 (DC Comics) – Amanda Conner is a fantastic artist, but this debut-before-the-debut issue will feature a self-conscious Harley Quinn choosing her artist from among an award-winning list. Harley Quinn is a much-beloved and now-classic character, so it’ll be great to see what the new era of DC comics will do with her in her own series.

Daredevil #33 (Marvel) – duh, guys, it’s freaking Daredevil by Waid and Samnee, so pick it up before they leave us. Because the end is near.

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi – Force War #1 (Dark Horse) – This continues the Dawn of the Jedi group of titles in which Dark Horse has built a canon for the early history of the Jedi during the era of the Rakata’s Infinite Empire, and war is about to break out. This is Star Wars history in the literal making.

Superior Spider-Man Annual #1 (Marvel) Spidey comics like to mock themselves, and there’s no better measure of that than an annual marked as “this one counts.” Aside from the quipping, I’m glad to see a Superior Spidey annual, and how could any Superior reader pass this up?

Uncanny X-Men #14 (Marvel) “Battle of the Atom” was a pretty good event, all things told. But what’s most intriguing is the remixing of teams and changing of allegiances, perhaps most interestingly for the Uncanny. Also, I’m trying to avoid drawing attention to anything by Brian Wood for now, even if I’ll still be reading Conan and X-Men this week.

The Fifth Beatle Launches With Events in New York City and Miami

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With The Fifth Beatle hitting store shelves hitting shelves on November 19th,  the writer/producer Vivek Tiwary will be making some special launch-week appearances.

Tiwary will be making two appearances in New York City, one November 18 at Barnes and Noble and the other at Forbidden Planet on November 20.

Monday November 18, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
82nd & Broadway
2289 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

Vivek Tiwary in conversation with Dave Marsh, founding editor of seminal rock magazine CREEM, pop culture critic and historian.

Wednesday November, 20th 6:00PM
Fifth Beatle SIGNING w/ Vivek Tiwary at FORBIDDEN PLANET NYC
Forbidden Planet
Broadway – between 13th and 12th
832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Vivek is thrilled to be signing at the shop where he’s been buying his comics since he was a kid!  If you can’t make it, signed copies are also available through the Forbidden Planet website.

Vivek will also be appearing in a panel Saturday, November 23 11am at the Miami Book Fair : Making Music with Comics: Ed Piskor on Hip Hop Family Tree and Vivek J. Tiwary on The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story, with Peter Bagge and Paul Pope. Moderated by Joan Hilty.

The Fifth Beatle Debuts In Italy in Rolling Stone Magazine!

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Thanks to a collaboration between Dark Horse Comics and Panini Comics, the world premiere of the long-awaited graphic novel written by Vivek J. Tiwary, drawn by Andrew C. Robinson and Kyle Baker and dedicated to the manager of the Beatles, Brian Epstein, is arriving in Italy. The Fifth Beatle is the latest addition to the prestigious 9L Panini catalogue and will be released in Italy in partnership with Rolling Stone Italy to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the magazine.

With this joint venture between Panini Comics and Rolling Stone, The Fifth Beatle will be first made available at newsstands in Italy at the beginning of November, three weeks before it is released in other territories. A special Italian version of The Fifth Beatle will be sold bundled with the tenth anniversary special edition of Rolling Stone Italy – the Italian version of the most popular music magazine in the world.

The Fifth Beatle follows the Liverpool quartet from obscurity to the release of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the album that marked a watershed in the history of rock music and established The Beatles as true cultural icons. But The Fifth Beatle is above all the story of a visionary– Brian Epstein, the man who, with his intuitions, led the Fab Four to unprecedented international stardom. A life of triumphs and tragedies, ambitions and fears – Epstein suffered to hide his homosexuality from the world – friendship and loneliness, until his premature death at the age of 32. It is a story full of dreams and music, the greatest music of all time

The Fifth Beatle will be available outside of Italy on November 19th in a hardcover, oversized library format for $19.99. In addition, both a collector’s edition and limited edition hardcover of this groundbreaking graphic novel will also be available, featuring a wraparound, textured cover and a section of bonus materials including Beatles and Brian Epstein memorabilia, artist sketches, and alternate covers, for $49.99 and $99.99.

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