Los Angeles, CA (December 6, 2004) - Expect a reading experience nothing short of incredible when manga giant TOKYOPOP, in conjunction with Disney Publishing Worldwide and Pixar Animation Studios, releases a Cine-Manga book based on the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film The Incredibles in March 2005. Created by the Academy Award(r)-winning filmmakers at Pixar (producers of Toy Story, Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo), The Incredibles is a "super cool" tale of an outwardly normal family that just happens to possess superpowers. Delivered in TOKYOPOP's trademarked Cine-Manga format, the book version will present the story's hilarious family dynamics and action-packed plotline with vivid screen captures and manga-style word balloons.
The Incredibles tells the story of Bob Parr, formerly one of the world's greatest superheroes-known to all as "Mr. Incredible." Fifteen years later, Bob and his wife, a famous former superhero in her own right, have adopted civilian identities and have retreated to the suburbs to live normal lives with their three kids. Now, Bob is a clock-punching insurance claims adjuster fighting boredom and a bulging waistline. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top-secret assignment.
"The Incredibles is a remarkable feat of animation, and TOKYOPOP is thrilled by the opportunity to capture its big-screen fun and excitement in a unique and compelling format for readers," said TOKYOPOP's Senior Editor of Cine-Manga, Elizabeth Hurchalla. "We are certain that our Cine-Manga will do its title justice."
About TOKYOPOP(r)
TOKYOPOP(r) is an innovative youth-oriented entertainment company that creates, licenses and publishes hundreds of book, DVD and music properties. With millions of books in print, including the hit series Fruits Basket, Princess Ai, DNAngel, Tokyo Tribes, Love Hina and Chobits, TOKYOPOP also discovers and promotes new artists and writers, creating original manga such as Warcraft, ShutterBox and @Large. Pioneers of the Cine-Manga(r) book format, TOKYOPOP's best-selling releases feature Finding Nemo, Shrek 2, Lizzie McGuire, SpongeBob SquarePants, Greatest Stars of the NBA and Linkin Park's Breaking the Habit. Its television properties include Rave Master, Initial D, GTO and Reign: The Conqueror, with consumer products programs tied into Rave Master, Initial D., Stray Sheep and Princess Ai. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.
About Disney Publishing Worldwide
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the largest children's publisher in the world, with 274 million copies of children's magazines sold worldwide and 120 million children's books sold each year. A leading comics publisher, Disney Publishing has been producing comics since 1930, with over 340 regular titles read in more than 80 countries around the globe. DPW is based in New York City.
About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios (http://www.pixar.com) combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created and produced six of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Academy Award(r)-winning Toy Story(1995); A Bug's Life(1998); Golden Globe-winning Toy Story 2(1999); the Academy Award(r)-winning Monsters, Inc.(2001); the Academy Award(r)-winning Finding Nemo(2003); and The Incredibles, released domestically on November 5, 2004. Pixar's six films have earned $2.7 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's next release is Cars (holiday 2005).
