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Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc. Announces Partnership with Element Media Global, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Element Global, Inc.

Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc. Announces Partnership with Element Media Global, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Element Global, Inc.

Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc. Announces Partnership with Element Media Global, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Element Global, Inc.

March 6, 2024 -- Scout Comics & Entertainment Holdings, Inc. will partner with Element Media Global, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Element Global, Inc. (OTC:ELGL) to expand further into the comic book, original graphic novel, gaming, and multimedia space. This new iteration of Scout will also include the launch of Dark Harbor Comics, a new horror/thriller imprint. Under this deal, Scout and Dark Harbor Comics will re-launch in Summer 2024 with a genre-spanning line of comics, including both previously- announced titles and several recently signed books as well.
 
Steve Gagnon, co-CEO of
Element Media Global, Inc., said, "We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Scout to expand into the comics and graphic novel space. They have a proven track record of producing quality comic books while having an impressive ability to sell their IP into Hollywood, as well as proving themselves to be incredibly nimble in a rapidly evolving market across all of our media brands."
 
James Haick, President of
Scout Comics, said, "The collaboration between Element and Scout is the beginning of something very special. Our shared visions and collaborative efforts are poised to help revolutionize the comic book industry. These initiatives will not only benefit our creators and employees, but comic fans in general. One of these initiatives is called SCOUT LAUNCH, which will bring new paying jobs to writers, artists, colorists, and more. We couldn't have arrived here without the hard work and dedication from our current back-office team, our amazing printer Comic Impressions, our Scout HQ employees, and of course our talented creators. With July on the horizon, we all look forward to building anticipation for the extraordinary developments ahead."
 
Richard Rivera, Publisher of Scout Comics, added, "I'm excited for the possibilities that will come from the re-launch this summer and confident that our amazing creators and important retail-partners, the local comic shops, will benefit from a streamlined, reliable publishing schedule.  It will shake things up, but in a great way, and Scout is eager to get everyone on board with the new vision. The partnership with Element is going to be game changing."
 

About Element Media Global, Inc.
 
Element Media Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of Element Global, Inc. (OTC:ELGL), is involved in the development, and production of original films and television and the company centers its efforts on the expansion of streaming digital media that is changing the way individuals throughout the world consume content. Leveraging proprietary technology, Element plans to deliver interactive content in a more efficient and concentrated platform, resulting in a truly unique new fully interactive consumer experience. Element has recruited senior executives from across multiple verticals, including top producers, writer’s, director’s, development and distribution, technology executives and influencers. Element senior management team have combined this expertise with a portfolio of IP technology groups that can be integrated to deliver on Element’s platform promise as well as across all platforms in the market – www.elementglobal.com/subsidiaries/media.php.
 

About Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc.
 
Scout Comics & Entertainment was founded in 2015 and has over 300 titles in their catalog. They have published Ringo Award-winning titles and several of their books have been selected by the National Library Association. Scout books have sold to Disney, Amazon Studios, Warner TV, State Street, Rooster Teeth, and FilmNation, among many others. Rounding out the executive team with Haick and Rivera are Brendan Deneen, Founder/CEO, and Lesa Miller, COO - www.scoutcomics.com/
 
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer:
 
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www.sec.gov.
 
Contact:
 
Scout Comics & Entertainment Holdings, Inc
Phone: 239-672-4497
Email:
info@scoutcomics.com
 
Element Media Global, Inc.
Phone: 757-306-6090
Email:
info@elementglobal.com
Scout Comics' THE WEST MOON CHRONICLE & THE GREYLOCK Are In Development For TV With Second Act Entertainment

Scout Comics' THE WEST MOON CHRONICLE & THE GREYLOCK Are In Development For TV With Second Act Entertainment

January 31st, 2024 --Scout Comics & Entertainment has partnered with Second Act Entertainment to develop two Scout comics into film and television projects. Scout and Second Act will produce. 
 
In THE GREYLOCK, by Eli Shockey and Atagun Ilhan, magic is a commodity. Potions are sold at corner stores, Orcs and Dwarves earn a living in cubicles not battlefields... but there are those who resist the Houses of Magi's laws. Branded a criminal and forced to live as a wand for hire, there is a spellslinger they call... The Greylock.
 
In WEST MOON CHRONICLE, by Frank Jun Kim and Joe Bocardo, The elusive creatures of mud and blood known as the dokkaebi live just off of Route 4 in east Texas, in the ancient pine forest known as the Tanglechase. Joon-Ho, a Korean immigrant with a shadowy past, and his estranged grandson Jae-Sun are the only people in the nearby town of Vane who know the true nature of the dokkaebi. Together, they must figure out what's causing the creatures to turn hostile. Perhaps it has something to do with the interdimensional portal at the heart of the Tanglechase, for it is from here that the past comes knocking, demanding a reckoning from both men.
 
William McKinney founded Second Act and is a former Development Executive at Intrigue Entertainment (MARMADUKE, SPACED) where he brought several international shows to American studios for adaptation, including DANGEROUS MOMS. Second Act's Brendan Vogel is an award-winning screenwriter and graphic novelist.
 
Scout Comics & Entertainment was founded in 2015 and has over 300 titles in their catalog. Scout books have sold to Disney, Amazon Studios, Warner TV, Rooster Teeth, and FilmNation, among many others.
 
SCOUT COMICS & Oren Segal's MPE Are Developing Hit Comic Series DISTORTED For TV

SCOUT COMICS & Oren Segal's MPE Are Developing Hit Comic Series DISTORTED For TV

January 18th, 2024 -- Scout Comics has partnered with Oren Segal's Management Production Entertainment (MPE) to develop Salvatore Vivenzio and Gabriele Falzone's DISTORTED for TV. Kevin Carroll is attached to adapt. Scout, Segal, and Carroll will produce.
 
Tom is a private investigator and one of the Distorted. Everything changes for him when he's hired by Elisa, the head of a shadowy organization, to track down others like him. However, Brennar is hunting them down as well. The two will chase the Distorted like predators but never meet, like parallel lines, until one fateful moment. Meanwhile, James is a young man who doesn't know what he wants from life. He's trying to find himself but is forced to deal with his powers… and his flaws. When he meets someone like him, he decides to commit a robbery and start a new life. On his trail is Mason, a Distorted serial killer who believes killing other Distorted will make him stronger. And it is he who will bring Tom and Brennar together and force them to confront each other.


Additionally, Scout and MPE are continuing to develop Louis Southard's MIDNIGHT WESTERN THEATER, the story of notorious Red Tom and his deadly posse who have laid claim to the once prosperous town of Liberty Springs. But will these outlaws be able to savor their sinful victory when two black-clad, supernatural strangers suddenly arrive?
 
Segal formed MPE in 2011 and has produced the following films, DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD (2024), A LOOK THROUGH HIS LENS (2024), THE CURSE OF DOWNERS GROVE (2015), #HORROR (2015) and BURNING PALMS (2010).
 
Kevin Carroll has worked in the story development departments at Paramount, MGM, as well as the office of Richard Donner and Lauren Schuler Donner. He graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2017 with a degree in Screenwriting. In 2018, he placed as a finalist for a Humanitas Fellowship for his pilot script, LIFE’S NO FAIRYTALE. Since starting at Management Production Entertainment (MPE) in 2018, he has worked on developing several projects, including multiple comic book adaptations, on which he is attached as a writer and producer. 
  
Scout Comics & Entertainment was founded in 2015 and has over 250 titles in their catalog. Scout books have sold to Disney, Amazon Studios, Rooster Teeth, and FilmNation, among others

Announcing SCOUT SELECT, Scout Comics' New Customizable Subscription Box

Announcing SCOUT SELECT, Scout Comics' New Customizable Subscription Box

INTRODUCING SCOUT'S
NEW CUSTOMIZABLE SUBSCRIPTION BOXES!

 
JANUARY 10, 2024 - Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc. has enjoyed great success with their original subscription box and now it's even better! Introducing SCOUT SELECT, the customizable build-a-box that can be purchased either on a subscription basis or as a one time purchase.  Buyers will no longer be limited to one box choice, no matter how great that box may be, now they can choose how many comics books and which titles will go into their subscription.

Now fans get to decide if they want to receive 5, 10 or 15 comics a month. To make it even better, fans choose their comics from an inventory of hundreds of issues, including multiple premium items like sub box or webstore variant covers.

 
Here are the details of each box:
DISCOVERY – Select 5 

Subscribe (3 month minimum) = $19.99
One time purchase = $29.99

The DISCOVERY box allows our fans to select just 5 titles and still get all the subscription box benefits.
EXPLORER– Select 10 

Subscribe (3 month minimum) = $39.99
One time purchase = $49.99


For those who crave more and want to further explore the Scout landscape. The EXPLORER box offers 10 comics per month.
ADVENTURER - Select 15

Subscribe (3 month minimum) = $69.99
One time purchase = $79.99

For those who want the ultimate Scout adventure, we have 15 comic ADVENTURER box.
Whether readers/collectors want to take advantage of the extra savings offer that come with a subscription or they choose to make a one time purchase, we are thrilled to offer hundreds of choices to satisfy any individual's appetite. There will be frequent updates and the menu options will be refreshed on the 26th of each month. As added bonus, some subscribers will get surprise item's added to their box for free! 
Begin Your Adventure Today By Clicking Here!
3 Astronauts Arrive From The Past, Find New Life In The Present, & May Be The Only Hope To Save Our Future. VECTORS #1 Is Out Now!

3 Astronauts Arrive From The Past, Find New Life In The Present, & May Be The Only Hope To Save Our Future. VECTORS #1 Is Out Now!



Logline:
Three astronauts arrive from the past, find new life in the present, and may be the only hope to save our future.

Synopsis:
A NASA capsule unexpectedly crashes back to Earth after having been presumed lost in space fifty years ago. But its sudden return raises more questions than answers when it’s revealed that its crew of three is not only still alive but haven’t aged since their launch. As the world becomes captivated by their startling story, the astronauts struggle to adapt to life in the 21st century while embarking on a far-reaching quest to uncover the mysteries and conspiracies surrounding their original mission, their unexplained disappearance and, ultimately, the future-altering reasons of why they’ve suddenly returned to Earth.
Creators:

Timothy E. Bacon (Writer)
Grant Fraggalosch (Writer)
Ruben Gil (Artist)
Juan Manuel Cañada Aguilera (Colorist)
Lettersquids (Lettering)


Creator Quote
 
We’re thrilled to bring our story to such an exciting and dynamic company as Scout and have the opportunity to work with an incredibly talented group of creators – all of whom helped elevate VECTORS beyond what we could have imagined.
” — Timothy Bacon & Grant Fraggalosch
Imagine SPEED RACER In The World Of TWISTED METAL! BLOOD RUN Is Coming This December From SCOUT COMICS!

Imagine SPEED RACER In The World Of TWISTED METAL! BLOOD RUN Is Coming This December From SCOUT COMICS!



Logline:
Imagine SPEED RACER in the world of TWISTED METAL.

Synopsis:
Welcome to “The Boneyard,” folks! It’s a racetrack from hell, revving its engines with death and destruction! The most ruthless of race car drivers have come to this unholy superspeedway to test their mettle. There are no limits, and there are no rules. But with each passing lap, the sadistic violence ratchets up another level—like a child burning ants with a flamethrower! Will anyone see the checkered flag? Can anyone survive . . . the Blood Run?!

Creators:

Artist and Co-Creator: Stefano Cardoselli
Writer and Co-Creator: Evan K. Pozios
Letterer: LetterSquids
Cover Artist: Stefano Cardoselli
Variant Cover Artist: Ed Bickford


Creator Quote
 
"It's always a pleasure to publish with Scout Comics." — Stefano Cardoselli

“It’s an honor and a privilege to be published by Scout! They are a tight-knit, grassroots comic book ‘family,’ who are truly passionate about quality storytelling. I could not be more proud to give BLOOD RUN a home at Scout, and look forward to more opportunities to tell my stories with such a dedicated group!” — Evan K. Pozios

Reviews/Testimonial

“ Very HEAVY METAL-esque, love it!

-Alex Sanchez (G.I. JOE, STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC) 


“A visceral  gut-punch!  Like “Mad Max” meets “Death Race 2000” on steroids!  Evan creates some wonderfully bizarre characters in a story as fast-paced and psychotic as the race he chronicles! And I can’t envision anyone other than Stefano pulling off the art for this: loud, brash and emotional -- pulling you right into the action – outstanding work! And to top it off, a nice twisty ending! And kudos to LetterSquids for flawlessly making the text part of the art itself! Great storytelling all around! Gotta say I really enjoyed "Blood Run"!!!”

-Nik Poliwko (SHUDDER, JUNGLE TALES OF TARZAN) 
Everyone's Favorite Comic Book Detectives Have Returned! THE MAZE AGENCY Is Coming This December From Scout Comics!

Everyone's Favorite Comic Book Detectives Have Returned! THE MAZE AGENCY Is Coming This December From Scout Comics!


 
The Maze Agency is back! The Eisner- and Harvey-Award nominated series by creator Mike W. Barr (writer/creator of Camelot 3000 and writer of Batman: Son of the Demon) joins forces with artist Silvano Beltramo to return to the world of everyone's favorite comic book detective team. Jennifer Mays, sophisticated New York private eye and owner of the Maze Agency and her paramour, Gabriel Webb, somewhat scruffy true-crime writer and amateur sleuth, romance, solve crimes and catch killers in fair-play detective stories that the reader is challenged to solve before they do! In their latest adventure, someone is stalking the set of a slasher movie series. Jen and Gabe have to figure out the killer's identity and true motive-before they become the killer's next victims!

"I grew up reading THE MAZE AGENCY back in the 1980s when I was in high school," said Scout Comics CEO Brendan Deneen. "I loved the world that Mike created, a kind of comic book version of Moonlighting. And the art was always spectacular. I never would have thought that I would be publishing the latest incarnation of this legendary comic all these years later. It's an honor and a privilege to work with Mike on this. He wrote some of the most iconic comics of my childhood, particularly CAMELOT 3000, which had a huge impact on me as a kid. This new MAZE AGENCY is going to thrill old fans and create a bunch of new ones, too!"

Synopsis:
 
The Maze Agency is a detective series, where the readers are presented with the same clues the characters are, and thus an equal chance to solve the crimes.
The main characters are:
  • Jennifer Mays: A smart, tough, and sexy ex-CIA agent who runs the private detective agency for which the comic is named. Gabriel Webb is one of the few people to see her softer, tender side.
  • Gabriel Webb: A true-crime writer who longs to create more cerebral stories than his sensationalist editors like. He's a little scatterbrained and easily distracted, but has a first-rate deductive mind. Although, he's romantically involved with Mays and helps her with many of her cases, he feels that the relationship makes accepting her repeated offer to join her business professionally inappropriate.
  • Detective Roberta Bliss: An NYPD homicide detective of Puerto Rican descent whom Webb and Mays often deal with in solving cases. She is sometimes annoyed by their tendency to complicate cases, but knows that they have the ability to crack murders that she'd have a hard time solving alone.
  • Ashley Swift: The head of the rival Swift Detective Agency, and Jennifer's former boss. She's a good detective, though not as good as Jen and Gabe, but her arrogance has a habit of rubbing her ex-employee the wrong way.
Creators:

Mike W. Barr -- Writers    
Silvano Beltramo -- Art
Silvano Beltramo, Alan Davis -- Cover Art
A Cross Between PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN & MOANA, GHOSTS ON THE WATER Is A Comic About Destiny & Family. Coming This November From Scout Comics!

A Cross Between PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN & MOANA, GHOSTS ON THE WATER Is A Comic About Destiny & Family. Coming This November From Scout Comics!



Logline:
With an eye I the past and one on the present you may see the Ghosts on the Water. It's Pirates of the Caribbean meets Moana in this action adventure comic of destiny and family.

Synopsis:
Ghosts on the Water is the story of infamous Māori pirate Mad Mac as he searches the south seas for his lost older brother and Whiro, the storm of infamy who may be the key to unlocking the secrets of his brother’s disappearance. In the Maori culture, Water is Life.... and Death. Watch how Mad Mac grows to power so that he may find the brother he lost to that water, and the secrets hiding behind the storms. Join a crew for adventure on the South Pacific Ocean fraught with love, mystery, and doom. Look to the horizon and the... Ghosts on the Water.
Creators:

Ben Goldsmith and Jeremey Dyches -- Writers    
Alex Cormack -- Art
     Justin Birch -- Letters
     Andrea Lorenzo Molinari -- editor


Creator Quote
 
“The opportunity to be published by Scout has given me a new found appreciation and excitement into the industry. Going from avid comic book reader to storyteller, gave me the chance to live out my dream and bring something I created to life. Scout saw and believed in my vision and it’s means everything to have their support.”-- Jeremey Dyches

“New stories free the mind and spirit. You have come to Scout because that is what they offer. It’s the same reason we brought this story to Scout.” – Ben Goldsmith

“I’ve been a fan of SCOUT comics for years and am so proud that GHOSTS ON THE WATER is now apart of their catalogue!” -- Alex Cormack
Tarantino Meets Dungeons & Dragons In The Story Of Verity, The Adventuring Intern. TOTAL PARTY KILLER Is Coming This December!

Tarantino Meets Dungeons & Dragons In The Story Of Verity, The Adventuring Intern. TOTAL PARTY KILLER Is Coming This December!



Logline:
Tarantino meets Dungeons and Dragons in the story of Verity, the Adventuring Intern. When Verity witnesses the viciousness of her mentors first-hand, she has to ask herself: how far is she willing to go to be a pro?

Synopsis:
No one told Verity the Adventuring Intern that her first quest would be this bloody. Perpetually surrounded by mayhem, mutilation, and murder, Verity finds little sympathy in her mentor Captain Bastion. With the looming danger of the primordial dragon Gridda on the horizon, Verity has to ask herself one simple question; how badly does she REALLY want this job?
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Creators:

David Yu (writer/artist)

Creator Quote

 
“Scout tells some of the most vibrant and original stories in comics and to have Total Party Killer debut alongside their roster of books is exhilarating. What began as a personal project has become a story that I proudly can’t wait for Scout to share with the world.” -- David Yu

Luyi Bennett – “Magic powers and talking cats! What's not to love? It's been an absolute pleasure to help bring Catians to life. We're pouring our souls into the story and the art, and we're very excited to work with Scout to share Catians with the world.”
 
REVIEWS/TESTIMONIALS
 
Total Party Killer is a fabulous and original take on the fantasy adventure genre. Dark, funny, and beautifully told!” - Andrew Wheeler, author of Sins of the Black Flamingo and Dungeons & Dragons: A Young Adventurer’s Guide
"Such a fun read! Expertly drawn and written, with passion leaping out of every panel." - Danny Zabbal, author of Life, Death & Sorcery
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT & EX POSSE STUDIOS Developing NIGHT OF THE CADILLACS For TV & FILM

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT & EX POSSE STUDIOS Developing NIGHT OF THE CADILLACS For TV & FILM

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (JAPAN) & EX POSSE STUDIOS Developing NIGHT OF THE CADILLACS (Published By SCOUT COMICS) For TV & FILM
 
 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 – As reported by THE HOLLWOOD REPORTER, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Ex Posse Studios has announced that they are developing multiple Night Of The Cadillacs characters into TV shows and movies. 

Ex Posse’s vampire-themed Night of the Cadillacs centers on a member of a supernatural gang who leaves his crew to go on the run with a human woman. The studio hopes to build out a universe based on the concept. Ex Posse & Scout Comics are releasing a three-part spinoff, Lip Stick Cliqa, which will be the first adaptation worked on under the Sony deal. Development on that project would not take place until after the writers and actors strike end. Lipstick Cliqa is now available for preorder at your local comic stores and at www.scoutcomics.com.

“We are thrilled to have Sony Music Entertainment Japan onboard as a partner and collaborator,” Sean E Demott, CEO of Ex Posse Studios, said in a statement. “Their extensive experience and industry influence will undoubtedly propel the Ex Posse Universe to new heights. This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity for both parties to expand and diversify our portfolios in the ever-evolving entertainment industry.”
 
In the spirit of Lost Boys and WarriorsNight of the Cadillacs is a high-octane, genre-bending mix of horror, hard action, forbidden love, and street culture. Rival supernatural gangs come to earth on an overnight raiding mission to retrieve life-restoring blood from humans. While the gangs battle among themselves for prized Captives, a defiant and charismatic gangbanger breaks free from his crew to go on the run with a rebellious, 18 year old human girl to protect her from his predatory family.



Lipstick Cliqa is a fierce, all-female gang of shape-shifting vampire cholas, led by the fearless Morissa who expertly wields her trademark, razor whip. Morissa's most trusted and twisted cohorts are hard-as-nails Lil Snap and the towering Amazonian Daya. Morrisa and her gang hail from the barrio of East LA where they fight to protect their home turf from rival supernatural gangs like the Chamberlains and Kill-Town. Combining horror, action and street culture! 


About Scout Comics & Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
 
The NIGHT OF THE CADILLACS comic series is available through Scout Comics: www.scoutcomics.com. Scout Comics & Entertainment Holdings, Inc. launched in October 2015 to immediate critical acclaim.  Over five years later, the comic book and multi-media company has over 190 titles published and scheduled for future release, spanning the gamut of genres. Additionally, Scout has multiple movie, TV and streaming adaptations in development, including projects at Amazon Studios and Freeform/Disney. For more information, please contact James Haick/Brendan Deneen at 
store@scoutcomics.com
 
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