Comixology dreaming

Yes, I know that the title of today's post is a play of a famous Mamas and Papas oldies song. =) 


I just woke up from  the most curious dream to type this. Earlier in the afternoon, I was having a migraine. I don't deal well with migraines and have absolutely no idea/admiration for those who can work through an entire day (amongst the busy office, ringing of phones, loud talking of people) and still manage to get their work done without stabbing a person in the eye with a pencil. (thanks SDCC of 2010!)


As someone who rarely suffers from headaches, this was a setback. Drinking plenty of water and napping  usually cures me so that's exactly what I did. Most of the time, I just sleep, wake up and then go about my business, or sometimes I have a dream then wake up and totally forget about it a few minutes later. 


But this one, was totally different. 




I was stuck IN comixology. Much like.....Kevin Flynn in TRON.  I had the same suit (but female version) of Sam Flynn's but instead of holding an identity disc, I had a round shaped comic in my hand. All around me, large (Phantom Zone-like) shaped comics were flying around my head.  


There was no way out of this virtual world other than through "games" to survive. So basically, picture TRON, but with a comic book theme. 




I was completely terrified and confused and then I startled awake about 20 minutes earlier than the alarm time I had set. 


 I got up to to go sit on my couch (where I'm typing now) to think about my dream, I realized two things of why my subconscious /dream world decided to mess with me: 


1) Today is Wednesday! Therefore: Comic Book Day.  And earlier in the the week, I had received an email message about when Studio-407's titles will be released on comixology.


2) Tomorrow night I will be going to a special preview screening (invited by a friend) to California Adventureland's elecTRONica. Basically, it's Disneyland and California Adventure all TRON themed out. There are preview pictures of it on google already and I am very excited. This is a limited time engagement only and will be for promotion of the new TRON: Legacy movie that comes out this December 17th! I think for a few months.  I have been waiting for tomorrow night for weeks! 






Now, it makes total sense to me about my dream, which I also hope will never, never, never happen. I don't know if I could survive that virtual world. But I do know that I can survive in the real world long enough because I love my comics, and Studio-407 will be releasing new comics every week!!! ( Some are already out) Go HERE!

10/20

Night Projectionist #1

10/27

Night Projectionist #2

11/3

Smuggling Spirits #2

11/10

Smuggling Spirits #3

11/17

Smuggling Spirits #4

11/24

Havoc Brigade #1

What is your passion?

This weekend was a great reminder of what brings joy in my life and what my passion is. I had great plans to do alot of work (which of course involves movies and comics, therefore making me very happy). But on Friday I had a family related incident which involved an entire weekend sacrificed at the ER following a frantic 911 call.


I barely slept 2 hours a day for 5 days straight. With that, included barely eating. As I saw my immediate family member in such a fragile and critical state, I felt great sadness. And of course, it is a cliche that we hear that during moments of great trauma, we come to realize what important things in life  are or even, have them reinforced. 

To pass the time and to get my mind off of the current situation, I turned to my new smartphone for such distraction. Like muscle memory, I started checking up on comic book news, graphic novel sites.  fansites with updates on Smallville, and wanting to see something familiar, I went to Studio-407's website. 


As I took a quick vision break (I don't want to stare at an electronic device too long, my eyesight is bad enough!) I realized that I felt happier and a bit better, even if it would be for a short amount of time. I knew that my calming center in my life are comic books. 


Obviously, if you are reading this, following us on twitter, being our Facebook friend and/or coming to see us at conventions, you already are a fan of comics. Like me, comics is a passion in our life, whether it is a career or simply a hobby,  it is the interest in it it that brings a beam of shining light into our lives and a smile to our face.

I once tried everything I could to stop a friend from ending his life, when nothing could talk him out of it, I said the only thing that was left in my brain. Out of desperation I blurted: "If you end your life now, how will you know what happens in the Spiderman One More Day arc next Wednesday?" 


Although trivial to some, this was a defining moment for him. And to this day, he keeps reading. Literally, Wednesday is Comic Book Day and it "saves" us in different ways. 


Whether it is just an interest or a deep love, pop culture is something that resonates in us, and people of all ages, gender and race will and have experienced it. 


Coca Cola is one of those examples and I fully believe Studio-407 will also be another one day.

As we gear up to bring you guys more of our wonderful books and products, keep in mind that comics is something that unites us to go to conventions and call ourselves nerds, but also a passion in our life that fuels us. 



Other than comics, what else is your passion that fuels you? Leave your comments below! I want to read them. 


And with that, I end this post with some of our great titles that are here/will be coming. May they fuel that love for pop-culture in all of you! Have a great and safe night! 

 Night & Fog ( November 17, 2010 TPB Volume 1) Amazon, Comixology and your friendly neighborhood comic book store!

Golem

The Spark

Hybrid

Night Projectionist

Smuggling Spirits

Forgotten 22

Change is coming!

As we all know the key to survival or success  is accepting change or at least, adapting to it. I'm not saying to sell out and just go with the flow or stubbornly believing that staying the same which "worked fine before" will make one's life or concept better. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.  Unique business plans have always been a recurring key element in success in Fortune 500 companies.

Take myself for example, I lived with a regular non-smart phone for the past 5 years. Before, that was great, but now, as my life becomes more busy and I depend on the internet for day to day needs, I've come to realize that I cannot survive without a smartphone much longer. 

So after saving up some money and doing many months of careful research, I finally got the Droid X yesterday! In less than a day, I have noticed an increase of my efficiency. However with that, comes the fact that I am a total slop when typing on that virtual keyboard. I have  skinny little fingers but for whatever reason, I always end up typing a sentence that could be an alien language. But to accept change,  I have to learn to adapt by spending 30 minutes of my day typing notes to myself as practice in order to get to know my Droid X. I see this as a life long "skillset" that will help me in both my personal life and my business life.  Ah, I have embraced change. 

Basically, change is inevitable. Which leads to two exciting news for all you who read this blog. Blogging about Studio-407 every week from now on can only lead to so many topics such as our new products, our signings, what conventions that we'll be hitting up and etc. After awhile, I know that you readers will want to see something new. 

I was thinking about putting up interviews with authors, artists, up and coming founders of new companies etc.   Videos and podcasts are other ideas that have been floating around in my head. Please, comment below with suggestions! ( I know you guys read this and rarely comment! So step up and don't be shy!) 

The other change is what Studio-407 is bringing to the world of comics. When saying the word comic books, most people will think of superheroes.  But lately, with the success with Walking Dead ( which is now an AMC show that I'm very stoked about), Chew, 100 Bullets, Y the Last Man, Scott Pilgrim ( still sad that movie made so little) etc, people are beginning to see a change on their personal bookshelves at home. I see it myself actually. I grew up collecting all kinds of comics, but let's be honest here, mostly superheroes. But with an increase interest in Archaia's Mouseguard and aforementioned titles, people are in urge to try something new. And for those who are not down with change will eventually find themselves checking out several titles of non-superhero comics after hearing everyone talk about it. 

NIght & Fog is hitting shelves November 17th and will bring a change to not only your local comic book stores shelves but also on your own shelves. As stated in way earlier posts, it has been adapted to a movie and also combines four of the Gothic classic elements: Frankenstein, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Invisible Man. Many publishers have done graphic novel versions of each individual title and/or did retelling of the story set in various eras, but only Studio-407 to date, have combined all four of the elements and made a graphic novel that is completely new. 

The Night & Fog trade paperback can be yours by bugging your friendly local comic book store, ordering through Amazon or comixology! 

Keep on collecting those superhero comics and expanding your shelves with many other non-superhero titles. Studio-407 will be expanding on comic book shelves soon everywhere. Don't say that you weren't notified! 

Thursday comes comics!

Hey ya'll!

How was your Labor Day weekend? Now that we've all re-cooperated from it, our heads are now clear enough to remember that Thursday is Comic Book Day!

I don't know what's on your pull list but mines include a something from each comic book company out there,  including Studio-407. But I know that alot of you guys have iPhones and iPads and so many of you guys are familiar with Comixology. If you guys aren't,  you can create pull lists on there of the comics that you want and then be able to bring it with you everywhere you go on your tech! Pull one of our comics and I guarantee that you won't be disappointed!


Along with not only giving you guys the simplicity of Comixology, here is also the FREEBIE of the day! Remember, these are exclusive and many of the wallpapers are already taken down, so right and click and save while you can!

I freaking LOVE this one, the color scheme and design is amazing. And not your average wallpaper.



www.studio-407.com/downloads.php



Come and be a friend with us on twitter and facebook! And tell all of your friends too! And while you are pull-listing our titles on comixology,  let us know what you guys think of our titles!!!

It's Labor Day Weekend!

Wow! It's already Friday and that means that the long weekend has begun! I want to hear what you guys plan on doing this weekend!


What am I doing you ask? Before, I would be spending my Friday nights with John (Connor) and/or Clark Kent (via Smallville) but lately, I would be at a show called Comics and Comics where comedians talk about pop culture. And as a geek, my Friday night is complete because I feel surrounded by people that understand my nerdiness.

What about my friends?  Many of my friends have the gift of gaming. and are spending their Friday nights with friends decapitating zombies, being a female elf, or shooting prostitutes. I wish I had that skill of gaming, I love videogames but I'm not really good at it. But I do understand for those that play their games on their PC and every once in a while they will take a break and then just stare vacantly at their computer screens.

They wouldn't be staring vacantly if they had more vivid wallpapers and screensavers! Studio-407 is here to save them from staring vacantly. For we have FREE exclusive wallpapers that will bring more color to your screen! And for all of you guys who are so devoted and reading this blog on a Friday night,  this wallpaper is a reward for you too!


www.studio-407.com   Scroll down to DOWNLOADS, click, and select Studio 407 from the drop down menu

So here you guys go!


Well, I'm off to start my long weekend and celebrate Labor Day!

One month away from the movie Let Me In

Vampires are THE trend right now. Well,  zombies first and now vampires. Although vampires have always been part of literature,  it wasn't until Twilight that really got the world in a tizzy. Now, no matter what form of entertainment I'm sucked into at the moment, I see something about vampires ( and werewolves!). Turning on the t.v., I happen to watch a few moments of Vampire Diaries. And in England, they are watching Being Human, a show about a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf that try to be normal citizens in Bristol. Recently,  SyFy has gotten the rights to make our American version of that show.

Then there is the new summer hit,  The Gates, about a suburban community, much like Wisteria Lane, whose residents aren't who they seem. From witches,  to werewolves to vampires,  this show is quite the talk of this summer. 

Then there's Tru Blood. Enough said. 

And vampires in film? You already know that answer to that. 

In books, more and more female authors are churning out stories about star-crossed lovers,  a vampire always being involved and somehow an innocent human and among a few other supernatural beings. Females of all ages are buying those books up like kids at a candy festival. 

But I hear the outcry of people who have loved vampire folklore and mythology years before Stephanie Meyer wrote the Twilight Saga. They miss how vampires used to be portrayed. Or rather, should be portrayed. 

For those of you out there who love vampires and are the people that I just described, fear not! Studio-407 understands how vampires should be written. So we put together an awesome graphic novel that all of you guys should read: The Night Projectionist. 

I won't spoil what it's about (also because you can scroll down and read my earlier blog entries), but Fangoria and Aint it Cool News gave the most amazing reviews. So if they took the time to check it out, you should too!

And here along with the link to the site, is our exclusive FREEBIE of the day! 

Night Projectionist wallpaper!

You guys know the drill: Click, right click to save and then set as wallpaper!


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Let me know what you guys think about The Night Projectionist! Leave comments below!! =D 

Wednesday has passed!

I DID say that I will be blogging everyday ( or an equal of 7 days of blog entries =P ) so I will stick to that! Look for another update today! 

I want to hear what you guys have to say about Diamond's announcement that starting next year, there will no longer be a delay in shipping comics when there has been a holiday! Instead,  Diamond will be delivering comics to the stores on Tuesdays now to give a leeway/buffer time for holidays. 

I am so freaking excited about this news! As blogged about earlier, this coming weekend is Labor Day, so comics won't be in until Thursday next week instead of our usual Wednesday. I usually get so bummed whenever I forget that the comics will be coming in on a Thursday instead and I have trekked all the way to my local comic book store with a happy heart. 

What did you guys pull today for your comics? I want to know so please comment below. 

I really love this new freebie that we are giving out and remember,  get them while you can! I like the brilliant yellow color and it brightens up on my laptop! Remember, these will only be up for a limited time. 

Just click, then right click and save! Presto! A brand new beautiful background for your eyes. 

 

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I love this new wallpaper so much that I think I'm gonna make it my background right now! Hurry! You should too! 

It's Tuesday and the last day of August!

The year flies by fast doesn't it? It's already the 31st of August and tomorrow will be September 1 which starts a new month!

With a new month starting, what could be a better way to begin it with Wednesday: Comic Book Day! Comic book day is upon us and I don't know about you guys, but I am super excited! I live for Wednesdays!

As promised, some new exclusive freebie will be posted each day until Labor Day!

Today's freebie is.....*drum roll please!*

Ta da!!!  Introducing Studio-407's Night & Fog wallpaper!


Here are several sizes to accommodate you guys. Open it up to get your free goodie and right click and save!
Hurry! Because these are exclusive!


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 Remember, you can pre-order Night & Fog on Amazon and also get it on comixology!



Happy  one day closer to Comic Book Day!

Labor Day is coming!

Hey guys! Sorry about missing two blogs last week.  ( as I type this, I haven't slept yet, so it's still a Monday! No judging! =P ) 


But because of it, you guys will get double the goodness! I'll be blogging EVERYDAY this week. Yes you read that right. I will be blogging everyday until Labor Day, then revert back to the friendlier 3 days a week post! 

With Labor Day coming, it means two things. First of all,  as a reminder that comics will not be coming out on a Wednesday after any holiday. Instead, comics come out on a Thursday! Sometimes I get so excited that it's "Comic Book Day" and then I end up being disappointed when I show up at the comic book store only to discover that I had forgotten that there was a holiday! I don't want you lovely people to do the same mistake that I did!

And second of all,  there will be an exclusive FREEBIE with every blog post! Yes, you read that right! A FREEBIE! Now, who doesn't like freebies? 

I know how much we are glued to our computers and we are constantly trying to find new ways to spruce it up! So introducing this awesome wallpaper! 

There are several sizes that you can choose from:

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Right click and save while you can! These won't be around forever!

Happy decorating,  catch you guys tomorrow! 

Blergh! It's a Monday!

And for many of you, it's another day where it marks the beginning of a work week. I hope that your Monday went better than mine! I had to suffer in a massive heatwave with no air conditioning AND * dramatic drum roll* NO INTERNET! I was cut off from the world!

But alas! It is all fixed now and I am happily sitting here typing to all of you wonderful people in the cool night of Los Angeles.

The night isn't over yet! I am here to give you guys a  happy FREEBIE! Yes, you read it right: FREEBIE! 

For all of you guys who don't know Comixology it is a wonderful site! And if you don't know what it is, I highly recommend you to scurry on over and click the link above. Check it out!

I am addicted to Comixology like kids to candy. You can create pull lists, check out what retailers have to offer, previews, reviews, podcasts, forums for us geeks to talk about what we love the most, updated news, and for all those iPad and iPhone users, you guys can get comics on your beloved devices too!

So speaking about the iPad and the iPhone, our FREEBIE of the day is Night & Fog #1 !!! And don't worry if you don't have an iPad or iPhone, you can still view it!

The Night & Fog that we showed off a couple of days ago was in black and white, but here we are in glorious color!

Looking for more Studio-407 stuff on Comixology? Search no more! Here is the awesome link:

http://www.comixology.com/digital/publisher/60-0/Studio-407

Perfect ending to a Monday night. This will hold you guys over until Wednesday where there will be more of my ramblings about comics, Studio-407 and maybe some more free stuff!


What do you guys think about reading comics on your iPhone and iPad? What did you think about Night and Fog #1? I am eager to hear your feedback!