Atlantis Studios Releases Animated Trailer for Star Runner: Rising Star

Atlantis Studios announced the release of an animated trailer for Rising Star, the latest chapter in its epic science fiction series, the Star Runner Chronicles. The trailer was produced in partnership with Atlanta-based Third Shift Media and highlights its action-packed storyline. It showcases artwork from the series, and features the voice talent of actress Jessica Belkin (American Horror Story, Pretty Little Liars)

Rising Star is the third book of a trilogy that began with graphic novels Fallen Star and Dark Star, both released nationally in 2021. The series follows the adventures of Aurora Palmer, a rebellious teen girl born with strange, unpredictable powers. When the government investigates her mysterious origins, Aurora risks everything to uncover the truth behind her destiny.

“In Rising Star Aurora is stronger and more confident”, said series creator James Watson, “She is ready to embrace her destiny, but everything goes wrong when an old enemy returns to stop her. The animated trailer showcases the drama of the book’s opening act, when she must make a desperate choice to save her friends, a choice with tremendous consequence for the rest of the story.”

The Star Runner Chronicles is available digitally through Amazon Kindle and the Star Runner website, and to retailers through Diamond Comics and Ingram.  The series is in development by Georgia-based Third Shift Media and New South Independent for live action feature film release.

Series website: www.StarRunnerComics.com

About In New South Independent and 3rd Shift Media

The joint venture between New South Independent (Gabrielle Pickle and Megan Messmer) and Third Shift Media (Ryan Dennett-Smith) has come together to cultivate and produce strong independent feature films. With a combined portfolio of over 20 years in the media business, the joint venture is a highly-talented creative team focused on developing entertainment for the international market.

Email: info@ssshift.com or newsouthindependent@gmail.com

About Atlantis Studios

Atlantis Studios is a Virginia-based sequential arts studio specializing in comics and graphic novels for science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure licensed properties. Since its creation in 1997, Atlantis Studios has created, published, or produced over 200 published works, many of them developed exclusively for clients in the film and television industry.

The Star Runner Chronicles is a graphic novel series, inspired by classic science fiction for young adults, such as books by Alexander Key (Escape to Witch Mountain) and Madeline L’Engle (A Wrinkle in Time). It is available digitally and in trade paperback format at: www.StarRunnerComics.com

Email: info@atlantisstudios.net

Star Runner Comics Print Editions Available

Atlantis Studios announced today the availability of back issues of the direct market Star Runner Chronicles: Fallen Star and Dark Star comic series on its website and Amazon.

Released in 2021 and 2022, the first six issues of this science fiction saga have generated a worldwide following. The Star Runner Chronicles follows the adventures of Aurora Palmer, a rebellious teen girl with a mysterious past and unpredictable powers she cannot control. Aurora learns she must uncover the truth of her past in order to achieve her incredible destiny.

“We’re hearing from retailers that books sold out quickly” explains series editor James Watson, “So we’re pleased to offer back issues through our website and through our partnership with Amazon, which until this point has focused primarily on digital editions for Kindle. Each issue will be packed and shipped in mint condition to preserve their value.”

Print editions of Star Runner: Fallen Star and Dark Star can be ordered directly for just $5.95 each from the Star Runner website, or from Amazon.

About Atlantis Studios

Atlantis Studios is a Virginia-based sequential arts studio specializing in comics and graphic novels for science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure licensed properties. Since its creation in 1997, Atlantis Studios has created, published, or produced over 200 published works, many of them developed exclusively for clients in the film and television industry.

The Star Runner Chronicles is a graphic novel series, inspired by classic science fiction for young adults, such as Alexander Key (Escape to Witch Mountain) and Madeline L’Engle (A Wrinkle in Time). It is available digitally at: www.StarRunnerComics.com

Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarRunnerComics

Email: info@atlantisstudios.net

 

Rising Star #2: The Star Runner Chronicles Continues!

Atlantis Studios announced today the release of Rising Star #2, the second issue of the ambitious four-part continuation of the Star Runner Chronicles saga. Rising Star is the second sequel to the story that started with graphic novels Fallen Star (2020) and Dark Star (2021), about Aurora Palmer, a rebellious teen girl with strange, unpredictable powers, and a desire to understand her alien origins.

In Rising Star #2, Aurora’s is close to achieving her long-awaited goal of flying the starship that was buried on her family farm. When the test launch is interrupted by a mysterious army, she finds that an old enemy has returned, and her friends are in mortal danger. Scott and his father are taken hostage, and Aurora realizes that there may be only one way to escape!

“In this episode, Aurora begins trapped by her enemies, surrounded and outnumbered” explained series creator James Watson about the new comic “She must make hard choices to ensure her friends are safe, but it means risking everything, taking a leap of faith into a new world she’s only dreamed of.”

The Star Runner Chronicles is a six-volume graphic novel series on sale digitally and in print through retail outlets. It follows its heroine Aurora from the halls of high school, to inner rings of the Galaxy, and ultimately, to her destiny in the stars. This star-spanning series is written by James Watson and features top-notch artwork from leading professionals in the industry.

The series has also been optioned for development into a live action feature film Aurora: The Star Runner Chronicles, through a joint venture with New South Independent and Third Shift Media.

Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarRunnerComics

About Atlantis Studios

Atlantis Studios is a Virginia-based sequential arts studio specializing in comics and graphic novels for science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure licensed properties. Since its creation in 1997, Atlantis Studios has created, published, or produced over 200 published works, many of them developed exclusively for clients in the film and television industry.

The Star Runner Chronicles is a graphic novel series, inspired by classic science fiction for young adults, such as books by Alexander Key (Escape to Witch Mountain) and Madeline L’Engle (A Wrinkle in Time). It is available digitally and in trade paperback format at: www.StarRunnerComics.com

Email: info@atlantisstudios.net

Rising Star #1: A New Chapter in the Star Runner Chronicles!

Atlantis Studios announced today the release of Rising Star #1, the first issue of an ambitious new four-volume continuation of the Star Runner Chronicles saga. Rising Star is the second sequel to the science fiction graphic novel Fallen Star (2021) and Dark Star (2022), which introduced readers to Aurora Palmer, a rebellious teen girl with strange, unpredictable powers, and a desire to understand her true origins.

In Rising Star #1, Aurora’s powers have continued to mature, even as her longing to explore the world of her parents has grown stronger. While her friends help her take this dramatic new step, she has begun having troubling visions of the future. As the first test launch of her re-built starship approaches, Aurora finds herself increasingly concerned about what might await her in the stars.

“Rising Star is our most ambitious Star Runner comic yet” explained series creator James Watson, “we see the culmination of Aurora’s desires to know where she came from, but she still struggles with real-life emotions we might all feel in life-changing decisions. In Aurora’s case, the choices are cosmic in nature and may have long-lasting consequences for those she loves!”

The Star Runner Chronicles is a five-volume graphic novel series on sale digitally and in print through retail outlets. It follows its heroine Aurora from the halls of high school, to inner rings of the Galaxy, and ultimately, to her destiny in the stars. This star-spanning series is written by James Watson and features top-notch artwork from leading professionals in the industry.

The series has also been optioned for development into a live action feature film Aurora: The Star Runner Chronicles, through a joint venture with New South Independent and Third Shift Media.

Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarRunnerComics

About Atlantis Studios

Atlantis Studios is a Virginia-based sequential arts studio specializing in comics and graphic novels for science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure licensed properties. Since its creation in 1997, Atlantis Studios has created, published, or produced over 200 published works, many of them developed exclusively for clients in the film and television industry.

The Star Runner Chronicles is a graphic novel series, inspired by classic science fiction for young adults, such as books by Alexander Key (Escape to Witch Mountain) and Madeline L’Engle (A Wrinkle in Time). It is available digitally and in trade paperback format at: www.StarRunnerComics.com

Email: info@atlantisstudios.net

Star Runner: Origins Print Edition Offered through Diamond Comics

Atlantis Studios announced today that the official print edition of its prequel comic Star Runner Chronicles: Origins is available to pre-order in September PREVIEWS, the direct market catalog of Diamond Comic Distributors, one of the world’s largest distributors of comics, graphic novels, and collectibles.

This one-shot comic is set before the events of the Fallen Star graphic novel and contains six original stories introducing the key heroes and villains of the Star Runner universe: ambitious scientist Maxine Pinkerton, idealistic astronomer Randall Davis, caring social worker Pamela Jordan, and Aurora herself, as a young child and troubled teen.

Created by screenwriter James Watson, the Star Runner Chronicles has earned critical praise from fans for its themes of friendship and self-discovery. Origins is essential reading for existing fan, or a great jumping-off point for new readers. The book is full color, 32 pages, with 8 pages of new exclusive content. It can be pre-ordered today at the link below:

Star Runner: Origins: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/DEC211372

More information on the series is available here.

About Atlantis Studios

Atlantis Studios is a Virginia-based sequential arts studio specializing in comics and graphic novels for science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure licensed properties. Since its creation in 1997, Atlantis Studios has created, published, or produced over 200 published works, many of them developed exclusively for clients in the film and television industry.

About Diamond Comics

Diamond Comic Distributors is one of the world’s largest comic book distributors serving retailers in North America and worldwide. They distribute comics and graphic novels from large and smaller independent publishers to retailers, as well other popular culture products such as toys, games, and apparel.

Email: info@atlantisstudios.net

Star Runner: Dark Star Graphic Novel Released

Atlantis Studios announced today the release of Star Runner: Dark Star, the second chapter in the Star Runner Chronicles graphic novel series, and the sequel to this year’s popular Fallen Star. This follow-up adventure continues the story of Aurora Palmer, a rebellious teen girl born with strange, unpredictable powers, seeking the truth behind her mysterious past and the meaning of her alien origins.

Dark Star is the second volume of an ambitious five-volume series scheduled for release digitally and in print over the next few years. In the series, Aurora will travel from the halls of high school, to the inner rings of the Galaxy, and ultimately, to her destiny in the stars. Written by screenwriter James Watson, this star-spanning saga showcases top-notch artwork from leading professionals in the industry.

“This episode picks up where Fallen Star left off”, said series creator James Watson, “A few months have passed since those events and life for Aurora is returning to normal – as normal as it can be for a girl with her abilities.  When Aurora discovers she has hidden enemies, and mysterious dark powers that rival her own, she learns she must rely on her friends – and herself – in new and surprising ways.”

Dark Star will launch this month with a digital release through Amazon Kindle, and immediately in print via the Star Runner Comics website. The 96-page trade edition will be available to retailers starting in December, and available to pre-order to the comic book direct market in February.

The series is currently in development as a live action feature film Aurora: The Star Runner Chronicles, through a joint venture with New South Independent and Third Shift Media.

Series website: www.StarRunnerComics.com

About Atlantis Studios

Atlantis Studios is a Virginia-based sequential arts studio specializing in comics and graphic novels for science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure licensed properties. Since its creation in 1997, Atlantis Studios has created, published, or produced over 200 published works, many of them developed exclusively for clients in the film and television industry.

The Star Runner Chronicles is a graphic novel series, inspired by classic science fiction for young adults, such as books by Alexander Key (Escape to Witch Mountain) and Madeline L’Engle (A Wrinkle in Time). It is available digitally and in trade paperback format at: www.StarRunnerComics.com

Email: info@atlantisstudios.net