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The Shadow Ghost by Sifu Kurtis Fujita
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Winter-2019
The Shadow Ghost by Sifu Kurtis Fujita
Right out of a comic book. Read Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt - Shadow Ghost: The Kung Fu Comic by a Kung Fu Master by Kurtis Fujita
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My first backing for a comic on Kickstarter! Very excited to receive this.
Over the summer of 2022 I was commissioned to design the logo for the (then super-secret project) KUNG FU SKILLZ for Hung Gar Master, Sifu Kurtis Fujita, my co-host on THE COMICS FU SHOW.
Very curious to see how Kung Fu Skillz plays out once I receive my issue. It's certainly something unique among the comics I am familiar with.Quote:
Originally Posted by @PLUGO
Yes, a totally unique approach. I included a glossary and back-matter to A Tiger's Tale vol. 1 but this is an order of magnitude different.Quote:
Originally Posted by wuxiaman
Received my comic a few weeks ago. I enjoyed the nods to Chinese martial arts traditions, and rivalries between schools already! Excited to see what's next.
Wonder if you guys have a list of retailers that carry your comics. I know there's that one out near the beach in the Los Angeles area, but I am rarely out there. Please don't tell me to buy anything online...Quote:
Originally Posted by wuxiaman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8W7C7C4uUE
Here's a list of Kickstarter backers in the format of an animated series credit sequence.
I believe this thread will be updated should Shadow Ghost Issue #1 appear at any physical location.Quote:
Originally Posted by YinOrYan
Hope so. The Manga compitition just keeps growing larger and larger every year, even in the mainstream bookstores like Barns & Noble. I think you guys underestimate the value for people buying this stuff anonymously for both kids AND adults, hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by wuxiaman
Any indie comic has to be marketed via the interwebz nowadays. Distribution to retail outlets like B&N et.al. relies on distributors and for a comic (or a newsstand magazine like we had - although comics and magazines are separate distribution networks) to get inserted into such outlets, it's gotta be much bigger. Typically this means it must be picked up by a major comic publisher because the cost for an indie to get distribution on its own is prohibitive.
So if you like indie comics like this, you must support their indie distribution. Otherwise, it'll never grow to a point where it might be in local outlets.
Does size matter? With comics there are lots of small Japanese indies at B&N, and there are large Chinese that are not. I know that Anime Expo is politely determined to keep out even slightly Chinese related content...Quote:
Originally Posted by GeneChing
The news is officially out of the shadows. I'm happy to confirm that I am now the Marketing Specialist for Fifth Ring Studios, home to Shadow Ghost! I'm excited to bring my expertise and experience in promoting Wuxia comics to this journey of "The Kung Fu Comic By A Kung Fu Master".
I understand that there are requests for this title to be sold at physical stores. I'm open to noting down favorite physical stores and discussing with the team on what we can do. As we are currently releasing single issues (or floppies as they are known in the comics world), it would be easier to look at more local (comic) stores. For now, let me know what you think.
For more information, please see the press release below. Thank you!
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Fifth Ring is a great name for a studio. The Book of 5 Rings states the warrior must be proficient with both the pen and sword.Quote:
Originally Posted by wuxiaman
Thank you. It is a great name, with great principles to adhere to.Quote:
Originally Posted by YinOrYan
Look forward to more news!
Shadow Ghost creator Sifu Kurtis Fujita & A Tiger's Tale creator Patrick Lugo return LIVE tomorrow at 7:30pm PST for the Comics Fu Show. They will cover San Diego Comic-Con 2023 and all other things pertaining to Kung Fu & Comics. Link is below!
https://www.youtube.com/live/JLSxs1rMahA?feature=share
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We are happy to announce that physical copies of Shadow Ghost are available on-demand for online orders! Head over to the link below to purchase:
https://www.indyplanet.com/shadow-ghost-1
Stay tuned for more exciting news!
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COMPANY BEHIND THE MEG FILM FRANCHISE SIGNS KUNG FU COMIC FOR FILM/TV
ATCHITY PRODUCTIONS TO REPRESENT SHADOW GHOST
LOS ANGELES (NOVEMBER 15, 2023): Atchity Productions, the company behind the wildly successful film franchise The Meg, has signed an agreement with independent comic book publisher Fifth Ring Studios to represent and bring the critically acclaimed martial arts comic Shadow Ghost to Film and TV.
Shadow Ghost: The Kung Fu Comic by a Kung Fu Master is a spellbinding coming of age tale about a young man whose search for the truth about a legendary hero leads him to study Kung Fu in Chinatown, and through a twist of fate, becomes part of the legend himself.
The groundbreaking comic book is written and illustrated by real life Kung Fu Master and Fifth Ring Studios founder, Sifu Kurtis Fujita.
“We are thrilled to bring the saga of the Shadow Ghost comic to live action and animation audiences with Atchity Productions who has an impressive record of success in the global film market.” said Fujita.
Given the universal appeal of both the martial arts and comic book genres along with the unprecedented uniqueness of the Shadow Ghost property, fans of action cinema will have much to look forward to with the adaptation of the Kung Fu comic by a Kung Fu master.
Downloadable press release images here: https://shorturl.at/gjNRW
About Atchity Productions
Atchity Productions, a Story Merchant company, brings stories of all kinds to the big and little screens. The company founded by Dr. Ken Atchity has brokered deals with HBO, Universal, and Warner Bros. Pictures.
To learn more visit: https://www.atchityproductions.com/
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About Fifth Ring Studios
Fifth Ring Studios is the publishing wing of Tiger Crane Enterprises LLC. The company draws on its founder, Kurtis Fujita’s expertise as a creator in the comic book, gaming, and movie industries as well as his experience as a Kung Fu Master. Shadow Ghost is the publisher’s flagship title and has proven to be a game changer in the comic genre due in part to its unprecedented level of authenticity in the depiction of Martial Arts and Kung Fu culture.
To learn more visit: www.theshadowghost.com
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Hearty congrats to my friend, Sifu Kurtis Fujita. Can't wait to see this.Quote:
Andy Cheng To Direct Comic Book Pic ‘Shadow Ghost’ For ‘The Meg’s Atchity Productions
By Matt Grobar
Senior Film Reporter
May 30, 2024 2:04pm
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Andy Cheng
Greg Doherty/Getty Images
EXCLUSIVE: Renowned martial arts filmmaker, stunt coordinator and performer, and action director Andy Cheng (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) has been tapped to direct a feature adaptation of Shadow Ghost, the comic book written and illustrated by kung fu master and Fifth Ring Studios founder Sifu Kurtis Fujita, for Atchity Productions (The Meg franchise).
Shadow Ghost is described as modern, spellbinding coming-of-age story about a young man embarking on a quest to uncover the secrets surrounding an otherworldly martial arts hero. His journey into the realm of Kung Fu intertwines his fate with that of the enigmatic legend where he will fulfill a centuries-old destiny.
“We are thrilled to have Andy Cheng on board to direct the Shadow Ghost film,” said Atchity Productions CEO, Dr. Ken Atchity. “His unparalleled experience and passion for martial arts cinema make him the ideal choice to capture the essence of the Shadow Ghost saga. We are confident that this collaboration will result in an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences worldwide.”
Over the course of his career, Cheng has worked on stunt and/or action coordination for films like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Olympus Has Fallen, Oz the Great and Powerful, Looper and The Amazing Spider-Man, among many others. In addition to serving as second unit director on films like Twilight and Red Riding Hood, he’s directed the actioners Redline and End Game, as well as the Chinese films Yělei zhi Liang sheng yao and Yělei zhi Xingzou de gu bao.
Most recently, Atchity Productions associate produced shark films The Meg and Meg 2: The Trench, which together grossed over $927M worldwide.