Double Take Brings Back the Dead – Reveals New Graphic Fiction Titles Set in the World of the Classic Film “Night of the ...
August 16 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
The living dead revive. And, superheroes will rise. On September
28, 2016, Double Take, LLC (2T) will release 10 graphic novels
simultaneously for the ultimate binge-reading experience. These
new, fun stories are set in the universe of the 1968 film Night of
the Living Dead. Bill Jemas, the former Marvel President and
Publisher, is at the helm of 2T. Bill and his team have
commissioned a new generation of creators to create a wonderfully
diverse and exciting universe with everything from hordes of
walking dead to teams of superheroes, from angry scientists to
attractive aliens.
“Mostly, our creators tell new stories starring new characters -
secret service agents, 51-foot women and indestructible teens,”
said Bill Jemas. “If you love Night of the Living Dead, you won’t
be disappointed; as you will be able to follow your favorite
characters from their first appearances, through their dying
breaths, to their first baby zombie steps.”
2T started these stories last September as individual episodes.
The first two episodes of all 10 stories can viewed in full and for
free digitally on their website at www.doubletakeuniverse.com. In
the coming weeks, 2T will also set up on their website free weekly
appointment viewing of episodes 1 through 4 of one of the 10
stories.
The graphic novels will be distributed by AtlasBooks, the
distribution division of Bookmasters,
in North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
“We believe that Double Take is producing some of the best comic
books in the industry,” said Michael Coast, story editor at Double
Take. “Our books appeal not just to hardcore comic book fans, but
to readers who are new to graphic novels as well. Our partnership
with Bookmasters will help us reach this wider audience so that
they too can enjoy our exciting stories, interesting characters and
world-class art.”
Night of the Living Dead has become part of the public domain,
making it possible for 2T to publish these new stories. According
to Lillian Tan, 2T’s Business Manager, “While we admire and respect
the creators, cast, and crew of the original, no one affiliated
with the 1968 Night of the Living Dead film is in any way involved
in the creation of the new stories.”
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of their respective holders.
Based in New York City, Double Take, LLC is a subsidiary of
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO).
About Double Take
Sixteen years ago, Bill Jemas played a lead role on the team
that transformed Marvel from an insolvent comic book publisher and
toy manufacturer into a world-class entertainment company. In 2013,
Take-Two Interactive Software hired Jemas to start Double Take.
In conjunction with their graphic novels, 2T has developed the
world’s first native mobile comic book player. Using panels to
create a stop-motion animation effect to bring each story to life,
the mobile player gives readers the optimal digital reading
experience.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive
entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops
and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar
Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and
personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are
delivered through physical retail, digital download, online
platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock
is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more
corporate and product information please visit our website at
http://www.take2games.com.
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regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and
financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on
the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made
by and information currently available to them, which are subject
to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that
are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary
materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety
of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key
management and product development personnel, our dependence on our
Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit
titles, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our
games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our
games, and risks associated with international operations. Other
important factors and information are contained in the Company's
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the risks
summarized in the section entitled "Risk Factors," the Company’s
most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company's other
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For Double Take:Adam Fenton,
917-543-3505apfenton1175@gmail.comorLillian Tan, 646-536-2842 ext
4262Lillian.tan@take2games.comorFor
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.Alan Lewis,
646-536-2983
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