JULY 1ST 2008

SHIPPING SEPT. 2008 FROM ASYLUM PRESS

ASYLUM OF HORRORS #1 Writers’ and Artists: Frank Forte, Symon Kudranski, Kevin Colden, Billy George, Riste Sekuloski, Nenad Gucunja, Aaron Rintoul, Marcin Ponomarew, J.C. Wong, Robert S. Rhine. Intended Audience: mature readers Retail Price: $4.95 Pages: SC, 96 pgs, FC with B&W. Perfect bound Ship Date: SEPT 2008 Genre: Horror Frequency of Publication: Quarterly ISBN: 978-0-9818230-0-3 Synopsis: Giant sized first issue! The inmates at the ASYLUM bring you a new breed of horror. This anthology features 13 stories from the best writer’s and artists in the industry. In “Human Growth Hormone” by Frank Forte, a geeks love for a girl drives him to desperate measures. “The Last Line” explores a man’s bizarre train ride. Kevin Colden conjures up a Satanic yarn of death. Other tales include; “Love or Obsession” by Kudranski, “Madness” a Lovecraftian horror tale, “The Parts” by Sekuloski and “Ruined Earth-CARNIGOR” an apocalyptic zombie tale by Billy George. Two one page shockers by fan-fave Nenad Gucunja. Marcin Ponomarew brings a tale of Lovecraftian horrors. Plenty of creep, gore and twists for fans of horror comics old and new.

CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL SITE: WWW.ASYLUMOFHORRORS.COM

ASYLUM OF HORRORS #1 PREVIEW

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JUNE 9TH 2008

ASYLUM RELEASES WARLASH:DARK NOIR TRAILER AND PREVIEW

WARLASH:DARK NOIR No. 1 TRAILER

WARLASH:DARK NOIR No. 1 PREVIEW

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JUNE 9, 2008

STEVE MANNION COMMITS TO THE ASYLUM

STEVE MANNION’S THE BOMB TRADE PAPERBACK SHIPS AUGUST 2008 FROM ASYLUM PRESS.

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May 27, 2008

STEVE MANNION COMMITS TO THE ASYLUM

STEVE MANNION’S THE BOMB TRADE PAPERBACK SHIPS AUGUST 2008 FROM ASYLUM PRESS.

(Los Angeles) Steve Mannion, creator of Fearless Dawn, Brownhole Jones and many other characters has inked a deal with Asylum Press to publish the collected edition of THE BOMB, a four issue mini-series that was originally publish through Atom Bomb Comics. This trade paperback collects issues 1-4 of Steve Mannion's The Bomb mini-series as well as the special beach bound pin-up issue. The book is 176 total pages; 160 black and white pages with a 16-page color section. The book has been described as "Raiders of the Lost Ark" meets "Mad Magazine" with a dash of Stan Lee thrown in for good measure! Steve Mannion's signature brush style, colorful characters and witty gag-writing have already netted the artist a solid underground following as well as foreign and domestic licensing deals. This huge compilation features Steve Mannion at his unfiltered best spinning yarns of his favorite creations: Fearless Dawn, Sea Goin' Lil, Brownhole Jones, Helga Von Krause and Jungle Chick and the Dinosaur. MORE--- .

THE BOMB PREVIEW

THE BOMB TRAILER

Jan., 21, 2008

Darwin’s Pâté Launches on You Tube

DARWIN'S PÂTÉ, A DARK SOUTHERN GOTHIC TALE OF SECRETS, BETRAYAL AND REVENGE, LAUNCHES ON YOU TUBE

Premiering January 21st and running through 2008

(Los Angeles, CA) – Darwin Entertainment announces the launch of Darwin’s Pâté on You Tube. Darwin’s Pâté was shot over a period of five days In Los Angeles. The webisodes will premiere Monday, Jan. 21st, 2008 and there will be a new episode every Monday.

“After an extended nine-week theatrical run we decided to film the play,” Explains producer Frank Forte, “ we got some great angles and captured some of the important performances in close-up.”

“We are currently approaching production companies and investors to fund an independent film based on the play, says writer Elizabeth J. Musgrave, “We are shopping the play around to small off-Broadway theater companies. A graphic novel is currently in production.”

Acclaimed graphic novelist and animator, Frank Forte (HIHI PUFFY AMI YUMI, KID NOTORIOUS, THE MR. MEN SHOW) produced and designed the production. Composer Walter Werzowa, founder of Musikvergnuegen, whose recent compositions include those for Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott, designed the sound. Mark Landsman (director, FX series, 30 DAYS; and the award-winning AFI short film, SKYLAB) directs.

The writer, Elizabeth J. Musgrave, has more than 10 plays and one feature film, EDGE OF NOWHERE, directed by Phillip McKeon (star of the sitcom classic, ALICE) to her credit. For her screenplays, she was a quarter and semi-finalist in the Chesterfield Writers Film Project, Writers' Script Network and Fade-In competitions. Additionally, she has placed in the quarter-finals for her TV spec in the Scriptapalooza contest. She also had the opportunity to work alongside legendary producer, Ray Stark, on two of her projects. She received MFA from the U. of Georgia.

The cast features Sarah Zoe Canner, star of Agnieska Holland’s upcoming film, THE TRUE STORY OF JANOSIK; the French film, PETTY CRIMES by director Michel Ferry; and starring opposite Taylor Nichols (HBO’s MIND OF THE MARRIED MAN) in the upcoming feature film, CHTHONIK, directed by Polish director Rafal Zielinski. Jules Bruff (Margaret), her most recent feature film Chronicles (Warner Brothers, David Fincher Dir.) Caren LaRae Larkey (Dorothea) from Critical Condition, Beau Baxter (John) known for his supporting role in Crazy, based on life story of Hank Garland, and Ed Ellington (Vernon) known for his role in Fuzzy wars of Assertion.

Darwin’s Pâté can be seen at: www.youtube.com/darwinspate
The official Darwin’s Pâté website is: www.darwinspate.com

Darwin’s Pâté, the play, had an extended nine week run at the Pan Andreas Theatre in Los Angeles, from February to April of 2006.

Darwin’s Pâté quotes:

"Director Mark Landsman and an extremely talented cast keep the lid rattling on Musgrave’s highly watchable potboiler."-- LA Times

"Highly entertaining…Recommended"--Metro LA

“… a surrealistic window into the revenge filled soul of an agoraphobic heroine.” -- Backstage West
"…dark and dramatic…" --Campus Circle

"Bruff is terrific as a fastidiously manipulative phony, backed up by Baxter as the trained male whose leash she knows how to yank." --LA Weekly

"Sarah Zoe Canner gives a valiant and remarkable performance as daughter Bonnie -- Ed Ellington is wonderful as Vernon--" -- Larchmont Chronicle
"Southern hospitality has its price." --LA SPLASH

" Darwin’s Pâté was supposedly inspired by the works of Tennessee Williams, Sam Shepard, and David Lynch. Adding a bit of twisted humor to the mix, one has a tragic comedy, and they don't come any better than this one!!" -- Accessibly Live

“ it's a deliciously poisonous entrée" --Robert Steven Rhine -- Award winning author ("My Brain Escapes Me," "Satan’s Circus of Hell, Girl’s and Corpses")

“Darwin’s Pâté is a tale that descends into a madness of bottomless depths.” --Feo Amante

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DEC. 29, 2007

CHANNEL FREDERATOR INTERVIEWS FRANK FORTE

http://frederatorblogs.com/post/4870

DEC. 29, 2007

CHANNEL FREDERATOR ADDS THE STRUGGLE TO IT'S LINE-UP

http://newtoons.frederator.com/post/4860

DEC. 28, 2007

ASYLUM PRESS RELEASES DTOX TRAILER

DTOX# 0 SHIPS DECEMBER THRU DIAMOND

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Aug. 7 , 2007

ASYLUM PRESS RELEASES ONLINE EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS

UNDEAD EVIL #0 SPECIAL EDITION $2.95 BUY NOW	WARLASH #0 SPECIAL EDITION $2.95 BUY NOW
DTOX #0 SPECIAL BOHAZARD EDITION $2.95 BUY NOW	ASYLUM PRESS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS OF UNDEAD EVIL, WARLASH and DTOX.   CLICK COVERS FOR MORE INFO

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Aug. 7 , 2007

ATOMIC MADHOUSE DEBUTS NEW APPAREL LINE

http://www.atomicmadhouse.com

CLICK SHIRT TO BUY

July 24, 2007 Atomic Madhouse Debuts Apparel Line at Comic-Con International Atomic Madhouse explodes onto the fashion scene with eclectic retro t-shirts for adults and teens. Los Angeles, (PRWEB) July 24, 2007 – Atomic Madhouse (www.atomicmadhouse.com), a new apparel company formed by artist Frank Forte and writer Elizabeth J. Musgrave, will feature its new line of comic book sound effects and catchphrase tees.  The new line will debut at San Diego, CA, July 25 – 29 at the San Diego Convention Center. “We are excited about our new designs and think they appeal to a select audience.  My inspiration comes from 1950s design, Silver age comic books, animation, and punk rock posters.  I am incorporating all of my artistic background into t-shirts that I would want to wear,” says Frank.  “Elizabeth is coming up with some great slogans and catchphrases that capture the ‘now’ moments.  I take that and use a cool font, break it up, and make it look faded with a retro feel. At that point, the design part is over.  Then Elizabeth and I decide on color.  What comes out of the collaboration is very satisfying" “T-shirts are not only great way to initiate conversation with others and express how you feel, but they also reflect what’s going on in the world.  We’re going to start on-line and then try to get the apparel line into boutiques and trendy clothing stores,” explains Elizabeth. The new men's designs can be seen here: http://www.atomicmadhouse.com/men.html “Our most popular line is the comic book sound effects t-shirts.  We designed the words ‘AAARRGGHH’,  ‘BLAMM’, and ‘KPOWW’ in a faded retro comic book style font and silk screened it crooked on the shirt, “ comments Frank.  “Everyone who sees them cracks a smile.” “I’m sure our most controversial t-shirt is the ‘Rehab’ design.  The word ‘rehab’ has become part of our daily vocabulary.  At one time, that word was whispered behind closed doors.  Now, the media’s overuse of the word makes seem more like a rite-of-passage for the privileged.  It's or way of oversaturating the market” snickers Frank Forte. The "rehab" design can be seen here: http://www.atomicmadhouse.com/shirt_women_rehab.html About Atomic Madhouse Atomic Madhouse is a t-shirt and apparel design company formed by artist Frank Forte and writer Elizabeth J. Musgrave that is dedicated to developing “hip t-shirts your mother wouldn’t let you wear.” About Frank Forte Frank Forte has worked as an animator and storyboard artist on such shows as “Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi”, “Kid Notorious” and “Re-Animated.”  He is also the publisher of Asylum Press, a publishing house dedicated to cutting edge comic books and graphic novels.  His clients include “The Drew Carey Show”  Comedy Central, Revolution Studios, Raw Nerve Films, and Marvel Entertainment. About Elizabeth J. Musgrave Elizabeth J. Musgrave has over 10 plays and one feature film to her credits.  In 2006, her play Darwin’s Pate premiered in Los Angeles to great reviews.  For her screenplays, she has placed quarter-finals and semi-finals in The Chesterfield Writer’s Film Project, Writers’ Script Network, and Fade In competitions.  Additionally, she has placed in the quarter-finals for her TV spec in the Scriptapalooza contest.  She earned her B.A from University of Southern Indiana and her M.F.A. from The University of Georgia.

CLICK ON DESIGNS FOR MORE

 

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April 9, 2007

"ASYLUM RELEASES UNDEAD EVIL TRAILER AND PREVIEW"

Frank Forte's GRAPHIC NOVEL of VOODOO TERROR SHIPS JUNE 2007

“It’s a twisted Lovcraftian, Zombie thriller," says writer/artist FRANK FORTE', of UNDEAD EVIL, a 64page, glossy, B&W toned graphic novel, featuring art by Nenad Gucunja (Satan Gone Wild, Satan’s Circus of Hell,DTOX) and Seattle's own Ben Olson (Shogo M.A.D, Drakan, Drakan II), doing a painted cover. Published by Asylum Press. UNDEAD EVIL will be listed in the April 2007 Diamond catalogue, shipping June 2007. Only $4.95!
UNDEAD EVIL Synopsis: A centuries old family curse is reignited by an undead voodoo priest.
Alfred Carter must travel to The Big Easy to cleanse his bloodline. What he finds are terrifying family secrets and a descent into madness.

Forte says, “I’ve always been a Lovecraft fan, and his influence has always creeped into my stories. I wanted to do a tale that had that Lovcraftian tone without redoing what’s been done before.”

UNDEAD EVIL trailer #1 and 8-page preview can be seen at:
http://www.undeadevil.com

UNDEAD EVIL QUOTES:
"Gucunja's insane artwork ignites the pages...”
--Robert Steven Rhine

(My Brain Escapes Me, Satan's 3-Ring Circus of Hell)
“A Lovecraft inspired tale of madness.”
--Mike Bliss
(From Beyonde)

ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's biggest names. Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
For more information on Asylum Press, check out the official website at
http://www.asylumpress.com
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March 6, 2007

"ASYLUM LAUNCHES YOU TUBE CHANNELS"

ASYLUM PRESS

GOON CARTOONS

Asylum Press, publisher of comic books and graphic novels, announces the launching of two You Tube channels: Asylum Press and Goons Cartoons.

www.youtube.com/asylumpress will feature trailers of upcoming graphic novels, previews, interviews, Con footage, behind the scenes and more. The first two trailers to be released are WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT GENESIS and UNDEAD EVIL. WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT GENESIS, Asylum's upcoming graphic novel, is the first part of a three part story arc entitled WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT MASSACRE. It ships May 2007.
"Our second Warlash trailer will feature anime style animation by Milton Poole (Akumi, Soybean)", explains Forte, "It's going to look incredible."

www.youtube.com/gooncartoons will feature 2D and Flash animated short films and teasers. Frank Forte says, " We've got clips from the pilot of The Cletus and Floyd Show, and Rat and Roach. We will soon have The Moonshine Shanty and DTOX."

"It's a great place to showcase our works in progress." says Cletus and Floyd co-creator Gene McGuckin (Ren and Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.)

ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing
house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's
biggest names. Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant
Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s
3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond
Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat
Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the
cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
For more information on Asylum Press, check out the official website at
http://www.asylumpress.com

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March 5, 2007

COMIC MONSTERS.com INTERVIEWS FRANK FORTE

Click here for ASYLUM PRESS INTERVIEW

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March 4, 2007

COMIC MONSTERS.com to host ASYLUM PRESS MESSAGE BOARD

I know it's been down for a while, but we're back!

Click here for ASYLUM PRESS MESSAGE BOARD

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February 27, 2007

FANGORIA.com interviews Frank Forte about WARLASH:ZOMBIE MUTANT GENESIS

For FANGORIA online article click HERE

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February 22, 2007

"ASYLUM RELEASES FIRST WARLASH TRAILER"

Frank Forte's GRAPHIC NOVEL of CARNAGE!!
SHIPS MAY 2007

" It's DARK, ACTION-PACKED and full of CARNAGE," says writer/artist FRANK FORTE's, 72 page, glossy, color, graphic novel, featuring art by Macedonian artist Aleksandar Sotirovski (Image, Pixar) and Seattle's own Ben Olson (Shogo M.A.D, Drakan, Drakan II), doing a painted cover. Published by Asylum Press. WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT GENESIS will be listed in the March 2007 Diamond catalogue, shipping May 2007. Only $4.95!
WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT GENESIS Synopsis: In futuristic Pittsburgh, Warlash, a biomechanical hybrid warrior, attempts to track down what seems to be a serial killer committing mysterious human mutilations. He soon discovers a rogue geneticist is breeding an army of deadly Zombie Mutants. These genetic monstrosities are not only feeding on the weak, but also changing select humans into a horde of deadly mutating beasts. As the city descends into chaos, Warlash must battle his way to the underground breeding facility and destroy it before it’s too late.
WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT GENESIS is the first part of a three part story arc entitled WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT MASSACRE.
WARLASH trailer #1 can be seen at:
http://www.warlash.com
Images from can be downloaded and used at:
http://www.warlash.com/index2.html

WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT GENESIS QUOTES:

"A ROLLER COASTER RIDE OVER RAZOR BLADES!"
--Robert Steven Rhine
(My Brain Escapes Me, Satan's 3-Ring Circus of Hell)

"AN INSANE ROMP! MY EYES WERE BLEEDING"
--Nenad Gucunja
(Undead Evil, Chicken Soup for Satan)

ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's biggest names. Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
For more information on Asylum Press, check out the official website at
http://www.asylumpress.com

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January 24, 2007

"THE STRUGGLE" SCREENS AT BOSTON CINEMA CENSUS 2007

Frank Forte's new short film "The Struggle" will be screening at the Boston Cinema Census in Boston. The event will be held at the famous Brattle Theater in Cambridge, MA. More info below:

Sunday, February 4, 2007. Special Event! Central Productions and the Newbury Film Series Present The Sixth Annual
Boston Cinema Census at 6:00

The Brattle Theatre
40 Brattle St.
Harvard Sq.
Cambridge MA

http://www.brattlefilm.org

The Brattle is pleased to once again host the annual Boston Cinema Census - an important survey of the most interesting and innovative works produced by local emerging filmmakers from New England through the past year. Be sure to join us for an evening of varied and original program created by filmmakers in our midst.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Frank Forte
Publicity Director / Asylum Press
asylumpress@aol.com

REN AND STIMPY CREATOR COMMITED TO ASYLUM

JIM SMITH’S SKETCHBOOK “DEADLY ARE THE NAKED” SHIPS JULY 2005 FROM ASYLUM PRESS.

Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy, The Ripping Friends and many other Spumco cartoons has inked a deal with Asylum Press to publish a series of sketchbooks.
This 64 page extravaganza featuring rare sketches, sexy figure studies, muscle bound barbarians and looney cartoon characters.  Also featured are Ripping Friends storyboards, background design and celebrity caricature. Full color section features never before seen concept art and a glimpse into Jim's new comic book character CHESTACLESE.  A must for all Spumco fans.  This book will have a 16 page color section featuring rare concept drawings and all new comic book art.
A signed sketch edition of 500 will feature an original pencil sketch by none other than Jim Smith himself.
Previews can be seen at:

www.jimsmithcartoons.com
and
www.asylumpress.com/deadly.html

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mary Ann Ridini (818) 884-0104
Publicity Director / Asylum Press
jd27@earthlink.net

“SATAN'S 3 RING CIRCUS of HELL”IS COMING TO TOWN!"

R.S. RHINE'S "HUMOR-IFFIC" GRAPHIC NOVEL
SHIPS JUNE 2005 through DIAMOND
It's DARK, HORRIFIC, FREAKY and very FUNNY. The "Grin Creeper," writer
ROBERT STEVEN RHINE's, 270 page, glossy, color, graphic novel,
featuring 43 of the top comic book illustrators in the world, is
setting up tent!

Published by Asylum Press, and Rhine's partner at
FrankenRhine Productions, FRANK FORTE, the book will be listed in the
May 2005 Diamond catalogue, shipping June 2005 and hitting stores this
July. Forward by Feo Amante. Only 19.95!
SATAN'S 3 RING CIRCUS OF HELL is comprised of over 40 original stories
by R.S. Rhine, illustrated by the following top artistic masters of
macabre: WILLIAM STOUT, TIM VIGIL, JOHN CASSADAY, HILARY BARTA, ALAN.
M. CLARK, TONE RODRIGUEZ, JIM SMITH, FRANK FORTE, VINCENT WALLER, MATT
HOWARTH, ERIC PIGORS, FRANK DIETZ, STEVEN MANNION, OMAHA PEREZ, JOE
VIGIL, D.W. FRYENDALL, SHANNON WHEELER, MIKE SOSNOWSKI, TOMMY CASTILLO,
BRYAN BAUGH, JOHN HOWARD, DAVID HARTMAN, JACOB HAIR, GAK, NENAD
GUCUNJA, JOE BUCCO, KEVIN COLDEN, MARK COVELL,STEVE COBB, ANDY BRADY,
ALEX PARDEE, DAVID PALEO, FRANKIE B. WASHINGTON, JOHN WATKINS CHOW,
RICH LONGMORE, RAFAL HRYNKIEWICZ, STEPH DUMAIS, ALEKSANDAR SOTIROVSKI,
JEFF GAITHER, CLAY HENSS, ALASTAIR FELL and NORMAN CABRERA.

SATAN's 3 RING CIRCUS of HELL is a more humorous and darker "Tales Of
The Crypt," pushing the boundaries farther, while walking the tightrope
between horror and humor. This collection brings more top horror genre
artists together in one quality horror collection than ever before!
The book will also feature the award winning short story by R.S. Rhine,
winner of the 2005 WORLD HORROR CON dark fiction contest, “Propeller
Boy.”

R.S. Rhine's other published works and comic books with Asylum Press
include: SATAN GONE WILD, CHICKEN SOUP FOR SATAN, SELECTED READINGS
FROM SATAN'S POWDER ROOM and MY BRAIN ESCAPES ME (Sun dog Press).

R.S. Rhine will also be featured in the upcoming Carol & Graf hardcover
edition of the book "Dark Delicacies" alongside Ray Bradbury, Clive
Barker, Richard Matheson and other icons. The book will be released
Halloween 2005.

SATAN'S 3 RING CIRCUS OF HELL is published by Asylum Press and
FrankenRhine Productions and will be featured in Diamond May Previews
and shipped in June '05 to stores around the world.

For more info go to: http://www.robertrhine.com/
or http://www.asylumpress.com/

Here’s a recent interview with Robert Steven Rhine:
http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/squib/65.html
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SAN DIEGO COMICON 2004

ASYLUM PRESS PRESENTS:

SPUMCO'S JIM SMITH

CO-CREATOR OF REN & STIMPY AND THE RIPPING FRIENDS

JIM SMITH will have his sketchbook LONELY ARE THE NAKED

for sale as well as doing sketches and drawings.

View animated clips of JIM's new cartoon "CHESTACLES"!

SATAN COMES TO COMICON 2004

FRANK FORTE AND ROBERT STEVEN RHINE

SATAN GONE WILD at Comicon 2004 in san Diego CA.

and VERY SPECIAL GUEST...APPEARING IN PERSON...SATAN!!

SHOW US YOUR TATS! and get Mardi Gross beads! That's right, Asylum Press wants to see your tattoos!!

Stop by and see Live Corpses, Costumed Freaks and say hello to SATAN!!

Pick up copies of all your favorite ASYLUM PRESS comics.

FRANK FORTE will be selling original artwork, prints and sketches!

See previews of upcoming ASYLUM PRESS releases!!!

VISIT US AT BOOTH # 5332 IP PAVILLION

HEX OF THE WICKED WITCH TPB

Written and Illustrated by Frank Forte (Vampire Verses, Cry For Dawn, NightCry)

The long awaited HEX OF THE WICKED WITCH comic book will be released as a giant 128 page graphic novel in June 2004. The book will ship to make it's debut at Comicon 2004 in San Diego.

The cover to HEX OF THE WICKED WITCH TPB, painted by Philip Straub, was Featured in SPECTRUM 8 The Best In Contemporary Fantastic Art.

Intended Audience: all ages
Format: B&W painted interiors, full color painted covers, 128 pages, 50lb.offset
Price: $14.95 US

Story Synopsis: In a futuristic decayed Salem Massachusetts the city is dark and culminated by evil. Witches, vampires, werewolves and voodoo priests fight an endless battle for control of the city. The Wicked Witch belonged to a coven that was recently murdered. Only she has survived. Rumor has it that in Hell, the souls of these witches are being held captive and their power being harnessed to some warlock back on earth. The Wicked Witch must find this warlock and destroy him before his power allows him to take control of Salem. But time is running out as the witches and warlocks of Salem are battling each other for control of the city. Can the Wicked Witch save the city or is it destined to destroy itself? Also includes special sketchbook section.

CLICK HERE FOR PREVIEW

SATAN GONE WILD NO.1

Written by Robert Steven Rhine.

Illustrated by Hilary Barta (Spiderman), Steve Mannion (Batman), Nenad Gucunja and Frank Forte (Cry For Dawn).

Cover by Frank Forte.

Intended Audience: Mature Readers
Retail Price: $2.95
Pages: SC, 40pgs, B&W half toned
Ship Date: June 2004

Synopsis: Robert Steven Rhine cooks up five tales of twisted terror.

Illustrated by Hilary Barta (Spiderman), Steve Mannion (Batman), and Frank Forte. Get ready to party in the Big Sleazy for Mardi-Gross madness. This issue features a terrifying gumbo of mayhem, horror, humor and all that jazz. Zombies, serial killers, reality shows, voodoo, vanity and toxic tennis shoes corrupt this issue. In our first story “Live Nudes”, two rowdy college buddies explore the underbelly of Nawlins and wind up gutted; In “Eat Me”, two reality show producers give the pitch of their life... or is it death?; Next, in “The Fungus Among Us”, , a boy’s moldy tennis shoes turn into a nightmare for his family; In “Skinned Deep” a decrepit, old woman longs for firmer flesh and finds it on the jogging path... literally. And, finally a noir horror story “Private I.”

CLICK HERE FOR PREVIEW

ASYLUM PRESS IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD ARTISTS for Robert Steven Rhine's new horror anthology SATAN GONE WILD, The psychotic follow-up to CHICKEN SOUP FOR SATAN!

If you draw in the style of Berni Wrightson, Tim Vigil, Kyle Hotz, Kelly Jones, Mike Mignola or have a dark and moody style please send small jpg samples (no more than 1 MB, no exe files, only zip or sea) of sequential art to: asylumpress@aol.com. No pin up art please.

Better yet, if you have a website of sequential art samples send us the link!

This job is for a ten page horror story that must be penciled, inked and lettered (using a digital comic book font). Completed pages will need to be delivered on disc as 300 dpi PSD (Photoshop) files.

There are other short horror story jobs coming up for other Asylum Press anthologies.

Thank you

The Editors

November 20, 2003

FRANK FORTE STORYBOARDS TRACI LORDS

Los Angeles, California. Frank Forte has signed on to storyboard Traci Lords short film "Sweet Pea".

Traci wrote and directed the short film for the Fox Searchlab. What’s new pussycat?
Traci’s autobiography “Traci Lords Underneath It All” was released last June. Sweet Pea is inspired by an early chapter in her book called “The Curse Of The C Cups.”

TRACI ELIZABETH LORDS received the Best Actress award at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival for her starring role in the romantic comedy "Chump Change," which will be released by Miramax/Dimension. The just-completed film "City of Masks" in which she also stars has been picked up for distribution by Columbia Tri-Star. And, she starred in the enormously popular Sci-Fi Channel adventure series "First Wave" (executive produced by Francis Ford Coppola). Lords shone in the role of Jordan Radcliffe, the mysterious and sexy leader of a militia force known as the "Raven Nation" that was fighting off the alien invasion of Earth.

October 20, 2003

FRANK FORTE STORYBOARDS JAMES OXFORD

Los Angeles, California. Frank Forte has signed on to storyboard James Oxford's short film "Smart Card". James Oxford has been a concept illustrator for many Hollywood blockbusters including XMen 2, Men In Black, Wild Wild West, Amistad, Pitch Black 2, Jurassic park 2 and Armageddon.

James Oxford is currently working as a concept illustrator on Mission Impossible 3.

August 20, 2003

SICKCOM on DVD

SHOUT! FACTORY SET TO RELEASE ALL-NEW DVD COMPILATION OF SPIKE & MIKE’S SICK & TWISTED FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION SEPTEMBER 2ND

Title Is Second In A Series On DVD And Follows The Release Of “Full Frontal” This Past June

Burbank, California. “Unprotected,” a brand-new compilation of 19 animated shorts from the infamous Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation, will be released for the first time on DVD by Shout! Factory September 2nd. The release of the DVD will coincide with the publication of “Outlaw Animation: Cutting-Edge Cartoons from the Spike & Mike Festivals,” being published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., as well as the Fall 2003 Spike & Mike Film Festival Tour Dates. Included on “Unprotected” are short films by famous animators Craig MacCracken, Pete Metzger and Tony Millionaire, amongst others.
“Unprotected” is the second in a series of titles from Spike & Mike to be released by Shout! Factory, the first and only company just “sick and twisted enough” to bring these titles to the retail consumer. In fact, Shout! Factory will be culling through the entire Sick & Twisted catalogue of over twenty-plus years of footage to bring additional titles to DVD, including a minimum of four new titles from upcoming festivals.
Featuring over an hour and twenty minutes of films that both explore and push the boundaries of animation as an art form, the “Unprotected” compilation will be available to the consumer for the first time at retail and showcases the work of over 21 noted animators. The release of the DVD will be promoted at all of the 2003 Spike & Mike Film Festival dates nationwide with displays and screenings of the DVD trailer. E-mail blasts, postcards and posters will be sent to targeted fans and retailers across the country along with a cross-country college campus promotional campaign as well as servicings to major morning disc jockeys such as Howard Stern and Kevin & Bean.

Animated short films contained on “Unprotected”:
1. No Neck Joe (4:33) Craig McCracken; Tennis Anyone?, The Hickey, Ultimate Death Match, Girlfriends
2. Sickcom (5:21) Robert Steven Rhine and Frank Forte
3. Coco the Junkie Pimp: Revenge of the Junkie Pimp (6:05) Pete Metzger and Michael Comas
4. Maakies: A Hungry Sailor (1:22) Tony Millionaire
5. Maakies: A Battle at Sea (1:02) Tony Millionaire
6. Fast Driver (4:00) Nick Gibbons
7. Home Honey, I’m Higher: What You Should Know About Drugs (5:00) Dan Dudley
8. Swing Sluts (6:35) Brett Johnson
9. Tongue Twister (2:20) Sean Scott
10. Gack Gack (6:13) Hochschule fur Film und Fernsehen “Konrad Wolf”
11. Five f**king Fables (7:00) Signe Baumane
12. Teach Me (:55) Karl Wills
13. Stickgirl (3:15) Bruce Simpson
14. Ninjews (5:21) Josh Bass
15. Beyond Grandpa II (4:00) Breehn John Burns and Jason Johnson
16. Peepshow (1:17) Debbie Bruce and Natalie Repp
17. Hangnail (1:50) Shane Acker
18. Lupo the Butcher (3:11) Marv Newland
19. Heavy (5:10) Kellie McGregor
Bonus Material
Spike Live!
Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted: Unprotected
Release Date: September 2, 2003
Running Time: Approx. 80 Min.
Price: $19.98

August 20, 2003

Twisted Animation Festival Goes to Spike TV

Hey, if you don’t sue a major media mogul for using your name or part of your name for their new channel you just may get a good deal out of it. At least that’s the case for SPIKE AND MIKE’S SICK AND TWISTED FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION (www.spikeandmike.com), which now will showcase the best of the festival’s fare in six, half-hour episodes on Viacom’s Spike TV (which had to delay the launch of the re-named channel in the legal name battle with director Spike Lee that was ultimately settled)

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The festival, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year presenting quirky hand-drawn gems to elaborate computer-generated productions with a raw to finely-honed edge, is a natural for Spike TV, the first network for men. Six original episodes will be created from more than 400 animated short films. A premiere date and series host will be announced shortly.
“We’ve had incredible audience reaction and ratings success with our first foray into adult animation with THE STRIP, Spike TV’s weekly primetime animation block that features Kelsey Grammer’s GARY THE RAT, Stan Lee's STRIPPERELLA, starring Pamela Anderson and John Kricfalusi's THE REN & STIMPY ADULT PARTY CARTOON,” said Kevin Kay, evp of programming and development. “SPIKE AND MIKE’S edgy brand of animation makes it a perfect fit for our growing roster of adult animation properties.”
The Festival has debuted the work of fledgling talents who have gone on to revitalize the mainstream animation field including Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Nick Park and Peter Lord of Aardman Animations, John Lasseter, Craig McCracken (Powerpuff Girls), Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton and Mike Judge among many others.

Attracting 500,000 devoted fans, followers and “toon-heads” every year, this outrageous festival has become the central clearing house for visionary filmmakers and radical artists in the medium. The festival has been showcased at the International Festival of Animation at Annecy, at the Cannes and Sundance Film Festivals, and even as part of the tour for the group, Korn.
Spike Decker and his late partner, Mike Gribble, helped create a cottage industry through their productions (40+ shorts films of their own) and the promotion and distribution of vanguard artists, and built an animation entity that includes merchandising, books, and best-selling videos.

According to Decker, “It’s about time someone recognized the pioneering status and potential mega-franchise that SPIKE AND MIKE represents. I salute Spike TV for having the insight and cojones to step up.”

Spike Decker and the SPIKE AND MIKE’S SICK AND TWISTED FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION are represented by Ellen Goldsmith-Vein at The Gotham Group and attorney Todd Stern at Weissmann, Wolff, Bergman, Coleman, Silverman, & Holmes, LLP.

LOS ANGELES SEPT. 20, 2003

FRANK FORTE , ROBERT STEVEN RHINE AND JACOB HAIR

At Dark Delicacies

Will be signing CHICKEN SOUP FOR SATAN #1.

(4213 W. Burbank Boulevard. Burbank, CA). For more info: www.darkdel.com

LOS ANGELES AUG 24, 2003

FRANK FORTE AND ROBERT STEVEN RHINE

AT The Shrine Auditorium Comic Book and Sci-Fi convention on Sunday August 24th, 2004. Hope to see you there!

LOS ANGELES Comic Book and Sci-Fi convention

The long awaited HEX OF THE WICKED WITCH comic book will be released as a giant 80 page graphic novel in June 2004. The book will ship to make it's debut at Comicon 2004 in San Diego.

The cover to HEX OF THE WICKED WITCH TPB, painted by Philip Straub, was Featured in SPECTRUM 8 The Best In Contemporary Fantastic Art

HEX OF THE WICKED WITCH TPB

Written and Illustrated by Frank Forte (Vampire Verses, Cry For Dawn, NightCry)

Cover painted by: Philip Straub

Intended Audience: all ages
Format: B&W painted interiors, full color painted covers, 80 pages, 50lb.offset
Price: $14.95 US

Story Synopsis: In a futuristic decayed Salem Massachusetts the city is dark and culminated by evil. Witches, vampires, werewolves and voodoo priests fight an endless battle for control of the city. The Wicked Witch belonged to a coven that was recently murdered. Only she has survived. Rumor has it that in Hell, the souls of these witches are being held captive and their power being harnessed to some warlock back on earth. The Wicked Witch must find this warlock and destroy him before his power allows him to take control of Salem. But time is running out as the witches and warlocks of Salem are battling each other for control of the city. Can the Wicked Witch save the city or is it destined to destroy itself? Also includes special sketchbook section.

Thank you!!! to all those who visited our San Diego Comic-Con 2003 booth and bought hundreds of our newly released "Chicken Soup For Satan" comic book, T-shirts, skull bowls and took pictures with our booth girl, Satana. Comic-Con Int'l 2003 was another huge success for FrankenRhine Productions and Asylum Press. In particular, the screening of our pilot SICKCOM, as the lead off film at Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation, which drew so many fans (over a thousand) that the theater had to be moved! We also wish to thank Kevin Klemm of The Ed Gein Collection who provided us with fresh corpses for our booth including Nosferatu and Smiling Jack (left). Next up, the Shrine Auditorium Comic Book and Sci-Fi convention on Sunday August 24th. Hope to see you there!

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SICKCOM GRABS SPIKE & MIKE
Premieres at Comic-Con International 2003 San Diego
10:30 p.m. Friday July 18th and Saturday July 19th
at the San Diego Convention CenterSpike and Mike©ˆs Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation, have purchased the series pilot SICKCOM from Robert Steven Rhine (My Brain Escapes Me, Chicken Soup For Satan) and his partner, animator Frank Forte ("Li'L Pimp" movie, The Vampire Verses,The Cletus and Floyd Show).

 
SICKCOM, an animated comedy about a serial killer's family and home life, was written and directed by Robert Steven Rhine. Frank Forte provided the animation direction and production design. SICKCOM is a joint production of FrankenRhine Productions and FantasticTV.com studios. The pilot episode of SICKCOM, titled "Meet The Beaters," which skewers TV situation comedies, will premiere as part of Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation at Comic-Con International at 10:30 p.m.on Friday  July 18th and Saturday July 19th. Check Comic-Con catalog for exact screening location.  http://www.sickcom.com/
Spike & Mike produced Mike Judge's first two "Beavis and Butthead" shorts before they debuted on MTV and have hosted works by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of South Park, John Lasseter of Pixar, Tim Burtonˆs first films, Nick Park of the Wallace and Gromit series, Bill Plympton, The Powerpuff Girls, The Rugrats, Ren and Stimpy and many others.

The latest comic book in R.S. Rhine's and Forte's 'humorrorific' Satan anthology, "Chicken Soup From Satan"#1, featuring artwork by Steven Mannion (DC's Big Book series, Gotham Nights), Rich Longmore ("Iron Guns") and Jacob Hair ("Maniacs"2), is currently being served up at comic book stores, published by Forte's Asylum Press.  The first issue in the 'Satan' series, "Selected Readings From Satan's Powder Room" #1, featuring artwork by John Cassaday ("Planetary," "Captain America"), Frank Forte ("Billy Boy," "Hex of the Wicked Witch") and Rich Longmore  has sold out.  FrankenRhine and Asylum Press will be exhibitors at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2003, July 16th - 20th, at booth #5348.*        *         *

Sickcom screenshots can be found at http://www.sickcom.com

Shipping June 2003

Robert Steven Rhine's

CHICKEN SOUP FOR SATAN NO.1

The psychotic follow-up to

SELECTED READINGS FROM

SATAN'S POWDER ROOM

Featuring three more twisted tales of terror illustrated by Rich Longmore, Steve Mannion and Jacob Hair.

Cover by Frank Forte

click here for a preview

Welcome to SELECTED READINGS FROM SATAN'S POWDER ROOM. The premiere issue of this twisted horror anthology delivers three tales of terror by acclaimed horror author ROBERT STEVEN RHINE (My Brain Escapes Me). In the first leg of the trilogy, Spare Parts, illustrated by JOHN (Planetary) CASSADAY, a lonely embalmer enjoys a morbid hobby... Next, you're invited to "The Symposium", illustrated by FRANK (Vampire Verses) FORTE , where intellectual vampires dine with the world's most fertile minds... And finally, we sew things up with "The Tattoo Artist," illustrated by RICH (Iron Guns) LONGMORE about a frustrated tattoo artist who gets his first art exhibit, after reclaiming his life's work.

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