Digital Issues of Teshkeel's Award-Winning Comic to Be Sold Online Through Leading Global Electronic Publisher Qmags
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, June 28, 2007 — Teshkeel Media Group, KSC, announced today that it will partner with online publisher Qmags to distribute digital editions of THE 99 comic book over the Internet. The move will make Teshkeel's flagship comic book series available all over the world, reaching even more children with its positive message. The agreement was announced by Naif Al-Mutawa, CEO of Teshkeel, and Scott Johnson, VP, Business Development of Qmags.
Young readers will be able to download entire issues of THE 99 from anywhere with an Internet connection, an arrangement that especially benefits those who live in more remote regions without access to stores carrying physical issues of the award-winning comic. Qmags, which also publishes electronic versions of major magazines like Success, Computer, Software and Down Beat, will distribute full-color, high-quality digital copies of THE 99 on a monthly basis through its online newsstand.
"Because THE 99 was designed to appeal to young people all over the world, we've had inquiries from numerous countries about where to purchase THE 99," said Al-Mutawa. "Now, using the innovative services and technology that Qmags offers, children and parents can download full issues of THE 99 anywhere on Earth."
"We're excited that Teshkeel has decided to publish THE 99 electronically through our service," added Johnson. "We pride ourselves on distributing quality publications to a worldwide audience, and we're very pleased to include THE 99 in our family of titles, particularly since it has proven to be a positive influence on children throughout the world."
In addition to its original comic book series, THE 99, Teshkeel publishes Arabic versions of DC, Marvel, and Archie comics in the Middle East and North Africa. "Distributing THE 99 digitally with Qmags is another big step in bringing our positive message to an even wider audience," said Al-Mutawa.
About Teshkeel Media Group
Teshkeel Media Group, KSC (http://www.teshkeel.com) is one of the Middle East's leading developers of comic books, magazines, and other forms of children's entertainment. Based in Kuwait, and with offices in New York and Cairo, the company's mission is to fill a significant void in positive, high-quality children's content in the region, including in print and electronic media, film, and television. In addition to working with global publishers like DC, Marvel, and Archie Comics, Teshkeel also develops its own original character properties, including THE 99 (http://www.the99.org), an award-winning original superhero property based on Islamic culture and history, which debuted in June 2006.
About Qmags
Qmags (http://www.qmags.com) pioneered digital magazine delivery including complete circulation and fulfillment services to the publishing industry. Teshkeel joins Qmags clients including Hearst Business Media, Weider History Group, Maher Publications, PennWell, BNP Media, IDG, IEEE, Crain, COP Communications, Society of National Association Publications, Rodale, Success and Time Inc. Qmags is headquartered in New York City.
CONTACTS:
Teshkeel Media Group, KSC
Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa
+965-961-8666 (Kuwait)
+1-917-689-8880 (New York)
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Qmags
Scott Johnson
Vice President, Business Development
248 West 35th St., Suite 602
New York, NY 10001
+1-212-947-6050 x11
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