And in May...

If any of you walk into a comic book shop in NYC or the surrounding areas and happen to see the bookmark above and say to yourselves "what the heck is 5377/0510?"... let me fill you in. MAS Media Studios is proud to announce that the first issue of Russ5377 will be released here in New York in May 2010 or 05/10! Yes! These bookmarks will be available throughout the New York area starting in February as we promote the release of Russ.

The book is a 6-part miniseries, and although it was originally planned as a graphic novel, we've decided to make it available as single issues. Now the opportunity to get your hands on the book is only available here in New York and in select stores in New Jersey. Never fear however, for all those Russ fans outside of the area the book will also be available on our website and a few others that we will announce within the next few months. The book will also be available at any convention where the MAS Media crew makes an appearance throughout the year.

We look forward to the release and hopefully so do you. A list of the retailers where Russ5377#1 can be purchased will be posted here within the next couple of months!

Talk to you guys soon,
Medinamus

Update! Huge Update! MAS Exchange is up and running!

That’s right! The MAS Exchange is officially part of the Masmediastudios name! This is a forum for you, the fans, potential fans and the creative public at large to discuss fun and exciting topics of the day, the year, or any you might what to discuss and it is at easy access to you! Simply go to the Masmediastudis.com main page and just click the icon entitled, you guessed it, MAS Exchange! Now, there are other great sections to the web site and Jorge is doing a phenomenal job in making it as interactive and fun for all who visit it (spotlight on you, buddy, keep up the great work, kid!) And for those who have not browsed the website, you are missing out on what promises to be a fun ride, compliments of Jorge’s and the MAS MS crew! So kick back, have a blast, because this is just the beginning!

2010!

Happy New Year everyone! We're a decade deep into the 21st century folks! Can you believe it? What will this year bring us? Well I can tell you what us at MAS Media Studios are working on and towards!

Number one: The release of our flagship...Street Journal!
Yes like our young Syphaxius posted last month, the book is slated to drop in the summer and we are very excited! As the months turn to weeks, weeks to days and so forth, we will keep you posted on the developments. Lots of goodies are in the works which include videos that will give you a first hand behind the scene look into the creative process! In the meantime guys head on over to the store and pick up the first issue on sale now.

Number two: Russ5377
The other project from the MAS Media Studios camp is Russ5377. Now the book was supposed to be released as a graphic novel in the winter of 09. I apologize for the set back folks as the release date has been pushed to later on this year. Much like what we have planned for Street Journal, we have decided to flood the site with interviews of the creators explaining the process. Stay tuned for those.

Number three: Where Will The MAS Media Studios Crew Be This Year?
Our main man Jonathan Syphax is at it again this year wheeling and dealing us into conventions to promote our books. The first con in the calendar for 2010 is the Heroes Convention in June. From there we will be back in New York in October for the New York Comic Con at the Javitz! We promise to have more info on these two shows and the others that Mr. Syphax is working hard to get us into.

Number four: The MAS Exchange!
Early last year, the guys and I had an idea to create a place on the site where we could post our very diverse opinions on different topics and then have you guys debate on those different points of views. Unfortunately the idea never materialized until today! I welcome you all to The MAS Exchange! We will be doing our best to update this part of the site and have different topics to discuss! They say the toughest part of a long journey is taking the first step (or something like that) heh heh! So here's our first step! Enjoy guys!

Ok so I'm sure I have a lot more things I'm forgetting but I'm just as sure that my boys will pick me up if I missed any. So that's my update for the first month of the new year! Enjoy it fellas and lets make the best of 2010!

Medinamus

MAS Update! Check it out!

Hello and Happy Holidays from the MASMediaStudios Crew!
Now, I know it's been a minute since you, the My Space fans and extended family have heard from us, so here’s an update for all those who have been following our progress.
The team is hard at work, finishing up the latest issues of Street Journal, slated for release well before next summer! Anibal “The Animal” Arroyo is hard at work cranking out the pages and I have to tell you, as the story heats up, so does the pages being produced. Anibal’s art is constantly racing to a higher level with each page, virtually taking each panel to another level. Trust me on this! You will not be disappointed with the upcoming issues. In the meantime, look for sneak peaks at some of the pages coming your way in the upcoming months.
Also, it seems that MAS is blessed to be working will some of the most talented creator's in the independent comic business, Now, we can’t say who that will be just yet (that will be revealed at the Heroes Con) but we can say that great things are coming from each creator working with MAS in the independent comic camp. Stay tuned to see who the secret guests are and tell a friend! It will be an event to remember.
But the biggest news in the MAS camp is the development and release of three, that’s right, at least three future projects slated for release this upcoming summer. Now although it’s a few months away, the art table is already sizzling, and the pages are “off the hook,” drawn by non other than the great creative forces that make up Big Cat Studios. That’s right! They are putting their talents to the art table for the MAS Crew, which means one thing! Phenomenal art work on a top notch, professional level! (For more visuals just go to the 2009 archives on MasmediastudioCrew website and click where it says Big Cat in our blog. It will patch you right in) MAS are planning to come into this upcoming summer with a bang, so keep your eyes open and plugged in! The best is yet to come!

For more info just click here or go to. Our Website at:
MASMediaStudios.com

The Trinity

Hey all Arroyocus here,just dropping some philosophy ,I can be rather deep incase u didn't know.The number three a very meaningful number. Think about it the Holy trinity, the Egyptian Pyramids,the mysterious Bermuda triangle,even the latest film trend of making franchise projects in trilogies. All are corralated by the number three,which brings me to the formation of MAS. Medina,Arroyo,Syphax ,each an individual on his own,with distinct characteristics,different personalities,and backgrounds,yet all working as one. Within all humans, the mind,the heart and the soul each very different in structure and funtion yet all three make up what it takes to sustain life within a human body. None of these can exist without the other,and with out the combination of the three there is no life. Such is the comparison to the individuals that make up MAS. Alone they can exist, they can live yes, but only combined can they succeed. The mind of Medina, (not Mencia, as in the mexican comic ha ha),the heart of Arroyo,and of course the soul of Syphax. Each bring a different element to the table, an ingredient if you will into the mix. At times the roles are interchanged,at times one has the power of the heart ,the other has the mind ,and the last has the soul.Either one of the three can possess either three of the powers.But again what is a mind without a heart,and what can a heart do without a mind,and what can become of either of the two without a soul?There it is my peeps,my philosophy on MAS, well told ya I can be deep.

In Russ News...

What's up my people? So we're trying to keep our promise of keeping you guys updated more frequently on the news section. With that in mind, I decided I'd dedicate this blog to our title Russ5377. So here it is!

Russ is an idea that I came up with, oh 10 years ago! Wow! A decade! A lot has happened in those ten years. Russ has gone through quite a transformation. Not only in appearance but also in story. The basic premise as some of you might know, is the story of a young boy who lives in an orphanage where the doctors who run it are bent on creating the perfect specimen, so they use the boys in the orphanage as their guinea pigs.

A friend of mine, David Quiles described Russ as a "sci-fi, urban tale". I like that. Why? well because it is, or at least that's how it started. The story is definitely "sci-fi" why with all those scientist running around experimenting on kids. And it was "urban" because of the style it was originally drawn in. Growing up in the late eighties to mid nineties, I was heavily influenced by hip hop and graffiti style art, so when I designed the original sketches for Russ, I threw in that hip hop-baggy-clothes style of that era. But like I said earlier, Russ has gone through quite a transformation. Today, Russ has acquired a different style. It's moved more towards manga. When I hired the current artists to take on the project late last year, I asked them to give me The Boondocks meets Dragon Ball Z as far as art style. And they answered the call!

The story is a 6-part mini series (Anibal can tell you how he feels about "6-part story archs") due out as a graphic novel in early 2010. Currently we are starting art work on the fifth book. Here's a sneak peak at the cover for issue#4. We are very excited about this project and as the release date approaches, we will have more updates. Talk to you guys soon.

Medinamus

It's October! It's the Big Apple Comic Con

The Big Apple Comic Con is back. And although the venue has been changed and it will now make its home at pier 94 55th street at 12th ave in New York, this show promises to be a big one with lots of guests. The show has something for everyone and the guest list is a great example of that. There will be celebrities from TV-to the big screen-to sports-to music! But don't fear comic fans! There WILL be comics! And MAS Media Studios (us) will be there in full effect! For those of you who have yet to pick up the Street Journal we will have copies of the first issue and the entire team will be there to sign it for you!

Also at the show, I am happy to announce that we will be sharing a table with our friend James Rodriguez of Novastar Studios who will be debuting his creator owned project The Chronicles of Sarah. This a project that James has been working very hard on and you guys won't be disappointed. Come check that out!

The show is a three day event so come on down for the weekend! See you there guys.

Medinamus