| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Ryall
Transforumer
Joined: 01 Mar 2007
Posts: 894
Location: San Diego, CA
|
 Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:13 pm Post subject: The official "ANGEL IS LEAVING IDW" Q&A Thread |
 |
|
Alright, I know from skimming the 'net after we saw the Riley one-shot yesterday that there is confusion and many questions out there, and I want to do the best I can to assuage any immediate fears. We issued the formal press release that does confirm what was run in that issue, that Angel will be leaving IDW and going to Dark Horse in late 2011. But beyond the corporate messaging, I want to be as honest with everyone as I can be -- even as I remind you that we've got lots of big things coming in Angel and Spike -- so I'd like everyone to post questions here. I'll answer every one of them best I can over the weekend, and we'll run the whole thing at the IDW site early next week.
And remember, licenses do come and go--that's the nature of licensed comics--but this one ain't going anywhere until mid-2011. So hopefully you can all still enjoy what we've got coming up for months to come.
Anyway, fire away -- thanks. If you post at other Whedon sites and want to spread the word, I'll take on all comers.
_________________
Chris Ryall
Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief
IDW Publishing |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
fender_love
I'm kind of a big deal
Joined: 09 Feb 2009
Posts: 157
Location: STO Headquarters.
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:22 pm Post subject: |
|
|
So, IDW is giving up the entire license then? No further Angel-related mini-series or character spotlights? And does that mean that the Spike series will run from October 2010 to mid-2011 at the latest?
Thank you for taking questions! 
_________________
:: Please, visit my Deviantart gallery. :: |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BrianLynch
Transforumer
Joined: 07 Mar 2007
Posts: 1216
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Does GHOSTBUSTERS have a regular writer? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bitsyfest
Slayer
Joined: 11 Feb 2009
Posts: 64
Location: Washington Heights, NY
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| BrianLynch wrote: | | Does GHOSTBUSTERS have a regular writer? |
Good question. Also, if there isn't, I call dibs. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
pshand05
Transforumer
Joined: 15 Jun 2007
Posts: 1233
Location: NY
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
1. Will Dark Horse respect and honor what has happened in the Angel comics at IDW?
2. What happens to the Spike series?
3. How exactly did this happen? This being Dark Horse acquiring the license.
_________________
http://patrickshand.blogspot.com/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DanielW
Transforumer
Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 9619
Location: The Village
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:54 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Just a reminder - the IDW forum has a simple rule about posting. You can say what you like about a comic, but when you talk about a person you have to couch all criticism in constructive terms. No personal attacks. If it'd get you punch in the pub, it's not allowed here, basically.
This is going to be an issue that gets blood running, and tempers flaring. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DanielW
Transforumer
Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 9619
Location: The Village
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:55 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| BrianLynch wrote: | | Does GHOSTBUSTERS have a regular writer? |
What about Doctor Who? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ryall
Transforumer
Joined: 01 Mar 2007
Posts: 894
Location: San Diego, CA
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:58 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| DanielW wrote: | | BrianLynch wrote: | | Does GHOSTBUSTERS have a regular writer? |
What about Doctor Who? |
Tony Lee.
_________________
Chris Ryall
Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief
IDW Publishing |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DanielW
Transforumer
Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 9619
Location: The Village
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Ryall wrote: | | DanielW wrote: | | BrianLynch wrote: | | Does GHOSTBUSTERS have a regular writer? |
What about Doctor Who? |
Tony Lee. |
There's only one solution to this problem ... FIGHT!  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bitsyfest
Slayer
Joined: 11 Feb 2009
Posts: 64
Location: Washington Heights, NY
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| DanielW wrote: | | Ryall wrote: | | DanielW wrote: | | BrianLynch wrote: | | Does GHOSTBUSTERS have a regular writer? |
What about Doctor Who? |
Tony Lee. |
There's only one solution to this problem ... FIGHT! |
I've tried to kill Tony so many times and the bastard just. won't. DIE.
That sounded maybe a little too violent, yeah? I love you, Tony. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DanielW
Transforumer
Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 9619
Location: The Village
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:16 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| bitsyfest wrote: | | DanielW wrote: | | Ryall wrote: | | DanielW wrote: | | BrianLynch wrote: | | Does GHOSTBUSTERS have a regular writer? |
What about Doctor Who? |
Tony Lee. |
There's only one solution to this problem ... FIGHT! |
I've tried to kill Tony so many times and the bastard just. won't. DIE.
That sounded maybe a little too violent, yeah? I love you, Tony. |
Nuke him from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bitsyfest
Slayer
Joined: 11 Feb 2009
Posts: 64
Location: Washington Heights, NY
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| DanielW wrote: | | bitsyfest wrote: | | DanielW wrote: | | Ryall wrote: | | DanielW wrote: | | BrianLynch wrote: | | Does GHOSTBUSTERS have a regular writer? |
What about Doctor Who? |
Tony Lee. |
There's only one solution to this problem ... FIGHT! |
I've tried to kill Tony so many times and the bastard just. won't. DIE.
That sounded maybe a little too violent, yeah? I love you, Tony. |
Nuke him from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. |
I think we need to hit him with a moon. He's like Chewbacca but less hairy and better dressed. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hawkedup
Transforumer
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
Posts: 1221
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: | | “Dark Horse really regrets that this news was released before a joint statement from both companies was issued,” said Dark Horse Senior Editor Scott Allie. |
I'm confused. Wasn't Allie himself the one that released the news?
This whole things sounds a bit uglier (understandably so) than the "coordinated team affair between the two companies" tone of the press release (for instance, Willingham leaving becomes a bit clearer), but... Business and politics and all that, I suppose. No need to get into that can of worms. Point is:
Thanks for all the fun, IDW! You all did a great job.
Last edited by hawkedup on Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:21 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DanielW
Transforumer
Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 9619
Location: The Village
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:30 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| hawkedup wrote: | | Quote: | | “Dark Horse really regrets that this news was released before a joint statement from both companies was issued,” said Dark Horse Senior Editor Scott Allie. |
I'm confused. Wasn't Allie himself the one the release the news? |
If we don't mention that, noone will remember it.
| Quote: | | Thanks for all the fun, IDW! You all did a great job. |
THIS just needs to be shouted.
I whole heartedly agree. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ryall
Transforumer
Joined: 01 Mar 2007
Posts: 894
Location: San Diego, CA
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| DanielW wrote: | | hawkedup wrote: | | Quote: | | “Dark Horse really regrets that this news was released before a joint statement from both companies was issued,” said Dark Horse Senior Editor Scott Allie. |
I'm confused. Wasn't Allie himself the one the release the news? |
If we don't mention that, noone will remember it.
| Quote: | | Thanks for all the fun, IDW! You all did a great job. |
THIS just needs to be shouted.
I whole heartedly agree. |
It's not past-tense yet, guys, no wakes yet! Lots more to come from us.
Not to get into replying here, but let me just state that Bill Willingham on or off the book had absolutely nothing to do with this decision. I'm very proud and happy with what Bill was able to do for us.
Anyway, no more Who talk, let's keep this focused.
_________________
Chris Ryall
Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief
IDW Publishing |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
