LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- COMIKAZE
EXPO —– Known the world over for his thrilling and
genre-defining comic book characters, Stan Lee and POW!
Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: POWN) have partnered with mobile
entertainment start-up Moonshark (www.moonshark.com) to create
Verticus, an all-new action adventure mobile game. A sneak
peek trailer of the game (http://bit.ly/R1FWvh) along with other
information will be revealed exclusively today at Stan Lee's
Comikaze Expo at the Los Angeles
Convention Center. The game will be available for download to
mobile devices later this fall.
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"Working closely with Moonshark to build characters and
storylines for a mobile game has been a new, and uniquely
satisfying experience for me," said Stan Lee, Founder, Chairman and
Chief Creative Officer, POW! Entertainment, Inc. "Making
Verticus is a new way for me to connect with my fans and
reach a whole new group of people through their mobile
devices."
"Stan Lee brings an extraordinary level of style and charisma to
Verticus, which, combined with the game's addictive
gameplay, make Verticus really special," said Matt Kozlov, CEO of Moonshark. "Collaborating
with Stan, a true legend and icon to millions, has been an
incredibly creative experience, and we are confident fans will fall
in love with the game we've made together."
Developed by Dallas-based
Controlled Chaos Media, Verticus will feature original
characters, story, and voice-over by Lee. The game will put players
in the role of Verticus a superhero charged with saving the
Earth's destruction from an evil alien race known as the
Obliterators.
As Verticus players are equipped with a high-tech jumpsuit that
lets them free fall through space while avoiding deadly obstacles
and alien attacks. Along the way players can collect special
materials to enhance their suits and weaponry with dozens of
upgrades.
Moonshark's mission is to collaborate with the entertainment
industry's most creative talent - like Stan Lee - to create
cutting-edge, engaging and original mobile content and experiences.
With access to co-founder, Creative Artist Agency's (CAA) vast
resources and deep relationships in entertainment, Moonshark is
able to bring ideas to life from high-profile artists by
identifying and working with leading developers, and then funding,
marketing and publishing the apps. Moonshark will continue to
release a full catalog of original mobile gaming apps throughout
2012 and beyond.
About POW! Entertainment, Inc.
POW! Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: POWN), a multi-media
entertainment company, was founded by noted comic book writer Stan
Lee, together with award-winning producer Gill Champion and the late intellectual property
specialist Arthur Lieberman. POW!'s
principals have extensive backgrounds in the creation and
production of original intellectual properties, including some of
the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. POW! is
utilizing Stan Lee's historical background by perpetuating his
legacy while creating and developing all new live-action films,
television, digital games, merchandising, licensing and related
ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global expansion.
POW! partners with third parties and strategic alliances, including
studios and networks, in the production and distribution of new
POW! character franchises.
About Moonshark
Moonshark is a mobile game publisher start-up co-founded by
Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the world's leading entertainment
and sports agency. Bringing to market original mobile entertainment
properties by pairing the most creative minds in entertainment with
leading mobile developers, Moonshark funds, produces, markets and
publishes app concepts developed in partnership with high-profile
talent, finding the best developers to bring these apps to
life.
For more information on Moonshark and its upcoming apps,
visit www.moonshark.com.
CONTACT: Jason Gerdon
Atomic for Moonshark
O: 714.558.7979
M: 714.423.5050
jason@atomicpr.com
SOURCE Moonshark