Meantime, here’s artwork from issue 5!

This past weekend at the Alamo went great. Turnout for Jonah Hex was, unsurprisingly, pretty awful, but the folks who came really seemed to love Nemesis. They rated it a 4.3 (out of five), the highest rating yet of any of our Alamo audiences. So, if you’re one of those folks and you’re reading this now, thanks!

Upcoming events also include an evening with Foleyvision!, on July 1 at 7 PM at the Alamo Ritz. We’re going to be presenting Episode Five of the Live-Action Graphic Novel series and then Foleyvision! performs “Flash Gordon’s Trip to Mars”. Live dubbing of a classic. Not to be missed! All the info and advance tix here.

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AUSTIN, Texas– Show Dates Announced: The eagerly anticipated Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel Spectacular fulfills its destiny debuting in the new state-of-the-art 2,400-seat, Dell Hall at The Long Center on September 3 and 4 over Labor Day weekend 2010. In what might be a revelation to both theater goers and comic book fans alike, an unparalleled theatrical experience will take place with beautifully illustrated comic book artwork projected panel-by-panel on a huge 42′ x 24′ screen while three actors, one sound effect artist, and one keyboardist perform the voices, sound effects and music live. Ticket availability will be announced in the coming months. Let the countdown begin!

The Long Center

Sneak Peak: For those who are eager to catch an early glimpse of the phenomenon, Live Shorts will take place at various Alamo Drafthouse locations every month through the summer. Episode One will be performed during opening weekend 7 p.m. performances of Alice in Wonderland, March 5, 6 and 7. Episode Two will play out during the opening weekend of Kick-Ass on April 16, 17 and 18.

Tune In: Towards the end of summer, fans can lean in and listen to The Intergalactic Nemesis Radio Drama on KUT 90.5 FM. This audio version of the story in serial form will broadcast throughout the month of August as part of KUT’s “O Dark 30” original series. The Radio Drama showcases a new cast recording featuring the script that toured the country from 2006 to 2009. (Flashback: KUT broadcast the original 10-episode version of the series in 1997 on Soundsight as well as broadcast a digital recording in 2002 for “Best of Public Radio.”)

Take It To Go: The Intergalactic Nemesis Mobile app is coming in late spring. The app will allow avid followers the ability to enjoy Intergalactic Nemesis on the go with a downloadable version of the comic book artwork with studio recordings of the voices, sound effects, and music. The prologue will be a free download, with each of the seven issues thereafter costing 99 cents. Each issue includes an additional commentary track, plus a “making of…” extra.

Issue 1 Cover

Group Experience: In addition, the comic book will be available at upcoming Comic Book Conventions STAPLE! in Austin on March 6 and Comicpalooza in Houston March 26 – 28. Not only will the comic book be sold at these events, but the Live-Action Graphic Novel Spectacular will be featured as a special event.

Partnership: The Intergalactic Nemesis is proud to announce a partnership with the Library Foundation, who will distribute copies of the comic books to local libraries and organize reading groups for families over the summer. “We feel this is the perfect pairing,” noted Jason Neulander. “This will extend our outreach into the community in an impactful way. Plus, Ben Wilcott, one of the major characters in The Intergalactic Nemesis, is a librarian!”

Back to School: Further strengthening ties in the community, The Intergalactic Nemesis will be presented in elementary schools. A live performance of portions of the show in the schools, followed by hands-on workshops with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will take place in May at Bryker Woods, Casis and Spicewood Elementary schools. Students will have the chance to perform the voices and sound effects from a selection of the show themselves.

The Intergalactic Nemesis managed by The Robot Planet, LLC, with investment led by Marc Seriff, co- founder of America Online. Other investors include entrepreneur Scott Reichardt and realtor Cord Shiflett.

Cliff Redd and Jason Neulander at the Long Center

ABOUT THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS:
The premise for The Intergalactic Nemesis is a period-action-sci-fi-horor-space-opera-adventure. The year is 1933. The Pulizter-winning reporter Molly Sloan and her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez have stumbled across a series of murders foiled by a mysterious librarian from Flagstaff named Ben Wilcott. Together, the three heroes trek across Europe, North Africa, and beyond to thwart world-famous mesmerist Mysterion the Magnificent and what turns out to be an invasion of sludge-monsters from the planet Zygon.

The story was originally created in 1996 as a radio drama inspired by Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the classic pulp serials.

For those of you who don’t know what we look like, that’s me on the left and Tim on the right. Hope to see you today!

And if you can’t make it, you can still order issue one here.