My Little Pony Gallops Into Comics
Friday, Jul 13th, 2012
IDW Publishing and Hasbro, Inc. to produce first ever My Little Pony comics
San Diego, CA (July
13, 2012) – At Comic-Con International, IDW Publishing and
Hasbro, Inc. teamed up to announce the addition of yet another
hugely successful brand to their portfolio. Based on the Hasbro
characters from the popular My Little Pony: Friendship is
Magic animated series, created by Hasbro Studios and currently
airing on The HUB TV Network in the US, IDW’s MY
LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC comics will offer all-new
stories featuring the beloved ponies: TWILIGHT SPARKLE, PINKIE PIE,
RARITY, FLUTTERSHY, RAINBOW DASH, AND APPLEJACK.
“My Little Pony is a highly successful brand and we’re
incredibly excited to have the opportunity to extend the franchise
through this collaboration with Hasbro,” said IDW CEO and
Publisher, Ted Adams. “We look forward to
providing new stories for the fans and launching their favorite
ponies into comic book form.”
Fans of the animated series will be excited to hear that the comics
will stay true to its moral foundation, while providing themes and
subject matter that will appeal to fans of all ages. MY
LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC will bring new adventures
to the ponies as they help residents of Ponyville while learning
memorable lessons about the meaning of friendship.
“We are thrilled to be working with IDW to bring another of Hasbro's hottest brands to comics. As they have proven time and again with TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, IDW does a terrific job translating Hasbro's iconic brands & characters to the medium. Match that expertise with the excitement and all-ages appeal of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, and there is no doubt that the time has come for MY LITTLE PONY comics,” said Michael Kelly, Director of Hasbro's Global Publishing.
Coming in November 2012, the series will be written by
Katie Cook (Gronk), who has previously
worked on DC and Marvel Comics. Taking on the artistic duties is
Andy Price (DC Legacy, Batman Archives),
with special covers throughout the series by artists including
Jill Thompson (Sandman, Beasts of
Burden), Stephanie Buscema
(Womanthology), and many more.
Hasbro’s My Little Pony brand was re-launched in 2003 and has
brought fun, friendship & joy to millions of kids of all ages
around the globe. The My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
animated series premiered on October 10, 2010, on The Hub TV
Network, gaining much acclaim due to its brilliantly written plot
lines, high quality graphics as well as the overarching message of
friendship!
Visit IDWPublishing.com to sign up for updates and learn more about
the company and its top-selling books.
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels
and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for
its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW
publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the
industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS
and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star
Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO;
Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Toho’s
Godzilla; Wizards of the Coasts Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons
& Dragons; and the Eisner-Award winning Locke & Key series,
created by best-selling author Joe Hill and artist Gabriel
Rodriguez. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics
imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints, and Yoe! Books, a
partnership with Yoe! Studio.
IDW’s critically- and fan-acclaimed series are continually
moving into new mediums. Currently, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and
Disney are creating a feature film based on World War Robot, while
Michael Bay‘s Platinum Dunes and Sony are bringing Zombies
vs. Robots to film.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing
children and families around the world with a wide-range of
immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world
class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television
programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive
licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers
with well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST
PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE
GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company’s Hasbro Studios develops
and produces television programming for markets around the world.
The Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture
between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB,
DISCK), in the U.S. Through the company's deep commitment to
corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is
helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future
generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of
children and families every year. It has been recognized for its
efforts by being named one of the “World’s Most Ethical
Companies.” Learn more at www.hasbro.com. © 2012
Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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