Los Angeles, CA (July 26, 2004)- Just in time for the holidays, TOKYOPOP Inc., North America's leading publisher of graphic novels, brings to life the movie event of 2004 with the release of the must-read Cine-Manga(tm), Shrek 2(tm). Publishing simultaneously with the film's DVD release, this funny, sweet and engaging Cine-Manga also includes bonus material from the Academy Award®-winning film Shrek®. The shrek-tacular volume will be available at bookstores everywhere in November 2004.
TOKYOPOP's unique Cine-Manga book format is truly a visual feast. The film's full-color digital images are presented in laugh-out-loud, action-packed spreads and peppered with manga-style text balloons. The onscreen comedy is cleverly captured in a lively, innovative layout. The format has proven so popular that more than a million units were sold in 2003 alone, and mass retailers including Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy have taken in the popular, burgeoning line of books.
In Shrek 2(tm), the fairy tale continues as everyone's favorite ogre faces his greatest challenge yet-the in-laws! Newlyweds Shrek and Princess Fiona visit Princess Fiona's parents, the King and Queen of the Kingdom of Far Far Away. With Donkey along for the ride, the happy couple ventures off on a whirlwind adventure with a host of new fairy-tale characters.
"We are delighted and honored at the chance to work with DreamWorks on such a cool and hilarious property," said TOKYOPOP Editor Jod Kaftan. "The Shrek® franchise is a seminal event in the history of animation and we are thrilled by the opportunity to capture all of its big-screen fun and excitement in a unique and compelling format for readers."
ABOUT TOKYOPOP Inc.
TOKYOPOP Inc. is the leading North American publisher of manga, the fastest growing segment within the publishing industry. With exclusive rights to hundreds of licensed and original book, video and music properties, the company has rapidly become a media convergence leader. TOKYOPOP has millions of books in print and publishes many hit manga series, including Fruits Basket, D.N.Angel, Saiyuki, Rave Master, Initial D and Chobits. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Rave Master, GTO and Reign: The Conqueror. The company has also expanded its presence as a licensor, representing merchandising rights for Rave Master, Initial D, Stray Sheep and others. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.
