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ReTUrning LiFE TO an entire BalmERa is NOthing TO sNEeze at.
Take your time and rest up. We’lL only BE GONE for a DAy or so.
And wHEre are you GOing again? YEAh, relax Princess. You WOn’t BE misSing anything.
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Should BE rEAl exCiting. CoRAn says HE’s GOing TO take us TO some kind of tRAining grounds.
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“LoOks Like D O
T tHEy’VE just N refurbisHEd.” O READY TO FORM . . . The DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE is back in this galaxy-spanning NEW CHAPTER of the outer space saga!
When five intrepid space explorers from Earth discover a giant robotic lion during a top-secret mission, they’re thrown into a 10,000-year-old battle for the fate of the universe in the furthest reaches of outer space! Called to action by the noble Princess Allura to fight the evil Zarkon’s space monsters, these elite pilots bring their unique talents and specialized lions to create both an unstoppable team and a giant mecha known as Voltron, the legendary Defender of the Universe.
SELLING POINTS • In-continuity stories from the new animated series debuting on Netflix in June; comics series fills content needs for binge-watchers between seasons • Written by Voltron: Legendary Defender TV show writers to preserve authenticity and continuity • Official Voltron brand pages serve 223K followers and have netted 8M YouTube views to date • Original ‘80s TV series was the #1 syndicated children’s show for two years • Expansive toy line from Playmates sets in Spring 2017, right after the release of the Voltron graphic novel • Builds upon the existing franchise appeal with a fun B&W USAGE modern writing style similar to current top-rated PRIMARY animated series like Avatar and Young Justice • Wide appeal to fans of anime, sci-fi, classic animation, and mecha, as well as retro toy enthusiasts LION FORGE VISUAL BRAND IDENTITY MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS COLOR BREAK • Cross-promotion partnerships with Dreamworks Animation and official Voltron brand pages PANTONE 2985 C:60 M:0 Y:4 K:0 • Extensive review copy mailing to comics news and entertainment/geek outlets R:91 G:198 B:232 • Outreach to anime, sci-fi, and ‘80s TV fan communities PROCESS BLACK • Free promotional posters and POS material for retailers by request C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100
• High-traffic entertainment outlet ad program R:0 G:0 B:0 LLC. EVENTS PRODUCTIONS, ™ WORLD LLC. ANIMATION DREAMWORKS © 2016 • Paid social media to targeted demos • Featured at comics conventions across the country throughout the year COLOR USAGE
VOLTRON: LEGENDARY DEFENDER ABOUT THE CREATORS by Tim Hedrick & Mitch Iverson, art by Digital Art Chefs TIM HEDRICK is an Emmy and Peabody Award- winning writer and producer. He wrote on Nickelodeon’s LAUNCH MONTH: July 2016 Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra and PAGE COUNT: 32 is currently head writer of DreamWorks Animation’s FORMAT: Monthly Comic Book SRP: $2.99 Voltron: Legendary Defender. TRIM: 6.625 x 10.25 DIGITAL ART CHEFS is a group of versatile AGE RANGE: Teen+ professional artists who create comic books, concept ITEM #: MAY161621 designs, character designs, and storyboards. They PUBLISHER: Lion Forge Comics have illustrated LEGO Hero Factory for DC Comics and DISTRIBUTOR: Diamond Comic Distributors Robotech/Voltron for Dynamite.