LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum Studios, Inc., an
entertainment company that controls an independent library of comic book
characters from all over the world, and Comflix Studios, Inc., a Los
Angeles and New York based multi-media company, announced today the
creation of “Splastk,” the first web syndicated on-demand video network
featuring free comic book-inspired animated content powered by the Splastk
player and anchored by http://www.Splastk.com.
   “Adding a dynamic element to the static print comic is the specialty of
Comflix Studios,” said Platinum Studios President, Brian Altounian. “This
partnership not only gives Platinum and Comflix an innovative vehicle to
deliver great comics, it also benefits affiliate websites by supplying
targeted premium content, enhancing overall user experience, while
generating ad revenue.”
   The customized Java-based player, compatible with any web browser, will
host original material as well as aggregate content from multiple sources
to deliver video simultaneously to a growing network of pop culture sites.
Splastk animated videos are free to site users and are sponsored by brief,
pre-roll targeted advertisements that help affiliate sites monetize their
traffic. Companies advertising on the Splastk network will gain direct
access to a targeted, desirable, and elusive audience without having to
purchase multiple inventory on a diverse group of niche well-trafficed
sites.
   Advertisements and creative content will be seen by the coveted
pop-culture core 18-34 male demographic. The network is currently anchored
by a number of sites centered around the web-comics community including
http://www.DrunkDuck.com, http://www.comflix.net.,
http://www.comics2film.com, http://www.topwebcomics.com,
http://www.keentoons.com, and http://www.smackjeeves.com. The partnership
of site affiliates uniquely positions the Splastk Network as the innovator
and leader in advertiser-supported comic book driven programming for the
web. Splastk delivers the difficult to reach male 18-34 “early adopters”,
an audience with interests uniquely focused on technology, gaming,
electronics, movies, music and automobiles. The wide range of titles and
themes in the Platinum Studios Comics library, coupled with the production
capabilities of Comflix, provides brand marketers with unlimited brand
integration opportunities that will further the effectiveness of the
advertising partners’ message.
   “With traffic currently at six million uniques and over 100 million
page views per month, the Splastk network clearly has a big targeted
reach,” adds Comflix Studios CEO, Scott Schneider. “Between the two
considerable libraries of Platinum and Comflix Studios, website viewers are
getting highly entertaining and engaging content.”
   “Hollywood has made the San Diego Comic-Con International into one of
the biggest pop culture events of the year,” said Altounian. “Film studios,
game developers, and advertisers are keenly aware of the influence this
audience has in the success of their products.”
   Current available video titles on the Splastk player include Dracula
vs. King Arthur and The Last Sin of Mark Grimm from Comflix Studios, as
well as Dylan Dog and Sidekicks from Platinum Studios. Upcoming planned
productions include adaptations of Platinum’s Hero By Night series and
Cowboys & Aliens.
   About Comflix Studios
   Comflix Studios is a company with the technical, creative and
production capabilities to create a new generation of comic book based
entertainment for online distribution and portable video devices. Comflix’s
objective is to combine proprietary technology and world-class creative
talent to transform print comic books into mini-epic entertainment
experiences. Special effects and Hollywood production values are
incorporated in to the Comflix process to expand the print comic book in to
a new exciting entertainment experience for the emerging digital
marketplace.
   About Platinum Studios
   Platinum Studios, an entertainment company that controls an independent
library of comic book characters from all over the world, which it adapts,
produces and licenses for all forms of media including print, film, online,
mobile / wireless, gaming, and merchandising. Platinum Studios’ library
contains more than 3,800 characters spanning a full range of genres and
styles, and also includes properties such as http://www.DrunkDuck.com, the
industry’s preeminent Web comics community. Working with leading companies
in the entertainment and new media sectors, Platinum is a recognized leader
in the creation of new content across all media platforms. Platinum Studios
– Comics Fueling Media EVERYWHERE!
