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Arcana and Shout! Factory Announce Cast for Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom

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Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen KingdomArcana Studio and Shout! Factory today announced the casting of Golden Globe-winning actor Ron Perlman and Oscar-winning actor Christopher Plummer in the upcoming animated film Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom. Perlman is set to voice the role of Shoggoth, and Plummer has been cast in the role of Dr. Herbert West.

Written, being directed and produced by Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom is the movie adaptation of Arcana’s popular graphic novel of the same name, and introduces a new generation to the imaginative Lovecraft universe through a fantastical, cinematic adventure that entwines new storytelling, events of H.P. Lovecraft’s life, iconic elements of his writings and more!

A fun and thrilling animated feature for any Lovecraft fan, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom is slated for a fall 2016 release across major entertainment distribution platforms and in packaged media from Shout! Factory.

The film is based on the bestselling graphic novel by Bruce Brown, is written, being directed and produced by Sean Patrick O’Reilly; producer, Michelle O’Reilly; art director & senior modeler, Gary Yuen; senior editor, Brendan Hansell; CG supervisor, Haqui Gbadamosi.

Arcana To Debut Graeme Base’s Breather

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Arcana Comics is excited to release the newest project from award winning writer and artist Graeme Base. The epic graphic novel, Breather, created by Graeme Base, written by Sean Patrick O’Reilly and illustrated by Asta Gunn, is available NOW in Diamond Previews’ February issue for an April Release!

On the distant planet of Otarius, invaders from the Birshh Dynasty have captured and enslaved the native Otarans. Pushed on by the ruthless Governor, timid Dr. Bjrork conducts horrific experiments to create a superior breed of slave. Years later, Birshh-Otaran hybrids are raised in captivity, dependent on ‘breathers’ – life-saving gasmasks that filter the Otarian air they, as hybrids, cannot tolerate. Two siblings, Dhrmmn and Lilli, strive to prove worthy of the Dynasty, to earn privileges for their half-breed kind.

When asked about the graphic novel adaptation, Graeme Base stated, “The idea was inspired by the true story of how the Australian Government took Aboriginal children from their families in the 1950s-thru-70s in order to ‘educate’ them into the ways of the Colonial British mindset. This idea morphed into the concept of the invading Birshh Colonists and the indigenous Otarians… I could never have done this myself – the aesthetic of comic-book art is so different to my natural style – but I am deeply pleased that the story has been told and grateful to those who labored to bring it to life. I look forward enthusiastically to seeing what the comic-book reading public (and perhaps some older readers of my self-written-and-illustrated books) make of it!”

Breather (Diamond Order Code: FEB130718, ISBN: 978-1-77135-064-8) is a 42-page, full color graphic novel and is available in the February 2013 issue of Diamond Preview Catalog, with a release date of April 17th, 2013.

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The Steam Engines of Oz to Debut FCBD 2013!

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Arcana Comics and Arcana’s SteamPunk Originals is more than a little excited to announce their plans for Free Comic Book Day 2013! They will be presenting an exclusive preview issue of our upcoming The Steam Engines of Oz, plus plenty of extras exclusive to the FCBD edition. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this special event!

The Steam Engines of Oz

STORY BY: Sean Patrick O’Reilly & Erik Hendrix
SCRIPT BY: Erik Hendrix & Sean Patrick O’Reilly
COVER ART BY: Yannis Roumboulias
COVER COLORS BY: Chandran
INTERIOR ART BY: Yannis Roumboulias
AVAILABLE: FCBD 2012

Get a special sneak-peek at the upcoming re-imagining of Oz through a SteamPunk lens! Find out what happens 100 years after the witch is dead. In an Oz ruled by a once revered hero, salvation comes from the unlikely wrench of Victoria Wright, who dares to question the status quo and sparks a rebellion. This FCBD edition will give you an exciting extended preview of the upcoming graphic novel and a look at what else Arcana’s SteamPunk Originals line has in store for readers!

Intrinsic – It starts Here!

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VANCOUVER (March 15, 2012) – Here’s an exciting sneak peek to our FCBD Book, Intrinsic #1!

Don’t miss Intrinsic #1 on Free Comic Book Day. FREE At your local comic book shop!

Want to know what happens next?

Pick up a copy of Intrinsic #1 FREE on Free Comic Book Day, May 5th, at your local comic shop!

INTRINSIC FCBD EDITION
Written By: Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Casey Jones, Erik Hendrix
Art By: Allan Otero
Colors By: Chandran
Letters By: Erik Hendrix

ABOUT ARCANA STUDIOS

Arcana Studios, Inc. Arcana owns one of the world’s largest libraries of graphic novels and comics, with over 200 original intellectual properties, 300 graphic novels, thousands of comic issues and an ever-growing character list. Arcana has begun to adapt this library into live action feature films, animated features and episodic television series. Taking a transmedia approach to brand building and the development of intellectual properties, Arcana publishes graphic novels for North America in print, and now digitally as well. Arcana has been published and distributed in dozens different countries and translated into just as many languages across the globe.

Arcana Studios to co-produce with Framelight

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ARCANA STUDIOS to co-produce with FRAMELIGHT on graphic novels.

VANCOUVER (July 27, 2011) – Arcana Studios, one of the world’s top producers of graphic novels, is pleased to announce that they are partnering with Framelight to co-produce big screen adaptations of El Arsenal and Frozen Wasteland, two of their popular graphic novels.

The producers for the projects will be Sean Patrick O’Reilly, owner of Arcana Studios, as well as Jeffrey D. Erb and Robert L. Robinson Jr. from Framelight. They are in talks with Michael Miner (ROBOCOP) to adapt the screenplay for El Arsenal.

Created by writer Salvador Vazquez and artist Daniel Perez, El Arsenal (ISBN: 978-1-897548-17-2 / DIAMOND: APR100725) takes place in the fuyture when the world is on the verge of collapse, nations fight against each other for power and control, and the people suffer. The story focuses on mankind’s best hope, a Mexican mercenary who seeks a powerful biological weapon in cockroaches.

In Frozen Wasteland (ISBN: 978-1-897548-69-1 / DIAMOND: MAR110853), published originally in 2007, America is covered in snow and rival gangs fight for control of Los Angeles, where law and order has collapsed, and the government, stretched thin as it is by troubles elsewhere, is afraid it will lose the city.

About Arcana Studios:

Arcana Studios, Inc. is a transmedia company that has aggressively pursued establishing brands through engaging storytelling and compelling art. With a strong foothold in the print publishing world, Arcana continues to be a premier content provider. Arcana owns one of the world’s largest libraries of graphic novels and comics, and has adapted this library into live action feature films, stereoscopic 3D animated features, episodic television series and toys.

Arcana Studios, Inc . remains independent of major entertainment studio affiliation. Arcana Studios is currently in production of the stereoscopic 3D animated feature, The Clockwork Girl. Arcana is also partnered with Gale Ann Hurd (“Terminator”, “Aliens”) on Gearhead, Alexandra Milchan (Sylvestor Stallone’s “Head Shot”) on Blade of Kumori, Hans Rodinoff and Hollywood Media Bridge (“Lost Boys: The Tribe”) on Raise Kane, Scott Milam (“Mother’s Day”) on Gauze, Ben Magid (“Hack/Slash”) on Trout, Jar Productions (“Hidden Howie”) on Philosopher Rex, Terry Dougas (“The Invention of Lying”) on The Tower, Doc Wyatt (“Napoleon Dynamite”) on 100 Girls, JC Spink (“The Hangover”) on Continuum, Adrian Askarieh (“The Hitman”) on Amnesia and also is producing a three slate at Codeblack/Universal for Light’s Out, Ant and Blam!

About Framelight:

Framelight Productions is an entertainment company focused on bringing the best in comic books and literary works to the silver screen. It was founded in 2008 by Bob Robinson and Jeff Erb. Projects on the slate include Gary Reed’s Caliber Press and Image Comics zombie series, Deadworld and the supernatural thriller Sins of the Fallen and classic tale 1001 Arabian Nights from Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco’s Zenescope Entertainment. Framelight intends to add video games and toy properties to its list of future film adaptations.