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Bluewater Goes With APA

October 28th, 2010
Author Troy Brownfield


No, that doesn’t mean that Bluewater comics will now lead off with a title page and an abstract. It means that Bluewater will be represented by the other APA (Agency for the Performing Arts), according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision blog. The post goes on to say that “APA will work with Bluewater to market its graphic novels and comic book material to TV, feature and video game companies. 10th Muse is in development at NBC Universal.”

The 10th Muse was created by Bluewater’s Darren G. Davis and debuted in 2000 under Image. It was first optioned for development in 2002. Read the full release below.

APA SIGNS BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS

Bluewater Productions, a full-service publishing and production company that specializes in comic books, graphic novels and Multimedia, has signed with APA (Agency for the Performing Arts) for representation for television, film , videogames and branding.

Known as one of the top graphic novel production companies, Bluewater pairs high quality art with stories ranging from classic myths to Hollywood legends, melding comic books with the diverse multimedia marketplace. Bluewater president Darren G. Davis has experienced enormous success over the past 15 years in Media Design with such titles as “10th Muse,” known as the sixth highest selling comic in 2001, “VSS,” and “Legend of Isis,” as well as their newest venture into biography comics with “Fame,” “Female Force,” and “Political Power.”

Bluewater maintains impressive media partnerships with such notables as Adam West, William Shatner, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures and Dreamworks. Currently, Bluewater is set NBC/Universal on “10th Muse.” APA will work with Bluewater to market graphic novels and comic book material to established TV, feature and video game companies, as well as other ancillary business that are organic fits for the brand.

“We are very excited to be represented by Steve Fisher & Debbie Deuble from APA,” said publisher, Darren G. Davis, “We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship.”

About APA:

An industry leader in the field of talent and literary representation for nearly fifty years, APA represents many of today’s most talented artists in all areas of the entertainment industry, with principal offices in Beverly Hills, New York and Nashville.

Unique in the industry, APA believes that there should be no delineation between Film, Television and Theatre. Our artists, including Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award winning talent, are able to move from features to television series to Broadway at any given moment. Consistently one of the top booking agencies in the country, APA’s concert and comedy departments represent a diverse slate of clients from all over the world. Our comedy roster includes some of today’s hottest comedians and talk show hosts. APA’s many concert-recording artists and stand-up comedians also cross over into other mediums. Our literary department boasts an impressive list of established screenwriters, directors, executive producers and novelists, and is at the forefront of packaging some of the most successful and critically acclaimed shows on the air.

For more information, visit www.apa-agency.com/

About Bluewater Productions

Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis” ”Bluewater publishes comic books in partnership with entertainment icon William Shatner (“TekWar Chronicles”), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” et al) and celebrated actor Vincent Price (“Vincent Price Presents”), Additionally, Bluewater publishes a highly successful line of biographical comics under the titles “Female Force” and “Political Power.”

Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry’s top artists and writers.

For more information, visit www.bluewaterprod.com.

8 Responses to “Bluewater Goes With APA”
  1. Bruce W. Says:

    Awesome news! Can’t wait to see what comes from it! :)

  2. Luke Says:

    And here I thought they had signed with the Acolyte Protection Agency.

  3. Jason Says:

    From the Bluewater comics I have read, they could use some help from the APA manual, or at least a basic high school grammar class.

  4. Troy Says:

    @Luke

    “Cause we need beer money.” Nice. :D

  5. Sweet Dan Sweet Says:

    You just gotta feel bad for a company that boasts in its own press release: “We were #6…NINE years ago!”

    Chumps.

  6. Jedimastercap Says:

    @Luke

    “Damn!”

  7. Jerome Maida Says:

    Uh, Sweet Dan Sweet, how many best-selling comics have you created or produced? The honest answer to that should tell you who the chump is.

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