Newegg.com and iTaggit Become Latest Sponsors of AT&T and Platinum Studios' 2007 Comic Book Challenge.Newegg.com and iTaggit Support Contest to Foster Creativity in the Comic Book comic book Bound collection of comic strips, usually in chronological sequence, typically telling a single story or a series of different stories. The first true comic books were marketed in 1933 as giveaway advertising premiums. Industry, Rewarding the Most Innovative LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Platinum Studios (www.PlatinumStudios.com), an entertainment media company that controls one of the world's largest independent libraries of comic book characters, today announced that Newegg.com and iTaggit are the latest sponsors of AT&T and Platinum Studios' 2007 Comic Book Challenge (www.attblueroom.com/hollywood and www.ComicBookChallenge.com). As supporters of the competition, the companies will provide highly coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. gifts to the Top 50 entrants, who are set to present their comic book concepts to a panel of industry insiders in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. during the Comic-Con International This article is about the fan convention. For the trade treaty, see Comecon. Comic-Con International: San Diego, commonly known as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con 2007 convention. Platinum Studios' Comic Book Challenge, the comic book industry's leading competition, invites aspiring as·pire intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom. 2. creators to submit original comic book concepts in a head-to-head challenge for a multimedia development and publishing deal that includes multi-platform distribution, as well as the creation of a licensing and merchandising program. The deal is a rare opportunity for newcomers to gain entry into a competitive segment of the entertainment industry. Platinum Studios also plans to develop the property for film and television. "The Comic Book Challenge draws some of the most creative and demanding minds around," said Carlos Donahue, senior marketing manager at Newegg.com. "Those are the individuals Newegg.com is accustomed to serving and the reason we're very pleased to be affiliated with Platinum Studios' annual competition to find the best and brightest original concepts in the industry." Newegg.com, a leading online e-commerce company, is providing leading consumer electronic products as prizes to the Top 50 entrants at the Comic Book Challenge. Prizes include Microsoft Zune players, Phillips 42" high-definition plasma televisions, an Apple Mac Book Pro, and gift certificates for every Top 50 entrant en·trant n. One that enters, especially one that enters a competition. [French, from present participle of entrer, to enter, from Old French; see enter. . Platinum is also announcing iTaggit as a sponsor. The company's patented platform allows users to efficiently manage, catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. , and share high-value collectibles. Members can log on to iTaggit to do everything from store and organize information about their valuables to post items for trade or sale, and even communicate with other members about collectibles through category-specific community blogs. "We simply could not have dreamed a better partnership than pairing iTaggit with AT&T and Platinum Studios' Comic Book Challenge," said David Altounian, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of iTaggit. "The Comic Book Challenge is all about discovering new and untapped talent in a trove of worthy competitors and iTaggit.com was started to help individuals discover and share their passion for collecting, including comic books, with other like-minded enthusiasts in a secure, online environment." Platinum Studios recently announced AT&T as the presenting sponsor of the Comic Book Challenge for the next three years. Fans can see the best the competition has to offer and vote for their favorites online at www.attblueroom.com/hollywood and at www.ComicBookChallenge.com beginning in late July. The winner of the 2007 Comic Book Challenge will be formally announced in late August, and the winner's comic book or graphic novel will be published and premiere at a major Wizard World convention in 2008. Previously announced sponsors of Platinum Studios' Comic Book Challenge include Toon Boom Animation, Planetwide Media's Comic Book Creator, and Wacom. For more information, please visit www.PlatinumStudios.com. Find More Information Online: [TABLE OMITTED] Technorati Tags: AT&T, blue room, comic book, Platinum Studios, drunkduck About Platinum Studios (www.platinumstudios.com) Platinum Studios controls one of the world's largest independent library of comic book characters, which it adapts, produces, and licenses for all forms of media, including print, film, online, mobile/wireless, gaming, and merchandising. Platinum Studios' library contains more than 3,800 characters spanning a full range of genres and styles, and also includes properties such as www.DrunkDuck.com, the industry's preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae Web comics community. Working with leading companies in the entertainment and new media sectors, Platinum is a recognized leader in the creation of new content across all media platforms. Platinum Studios - Comics Fueling Media EVERYWHERE! 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About iTaggit.com iTaggit is a Web 2.0 site that allows you to store and organize information about your items and collectibles. The iTaggit team recognizes that an individual's net worth includes high-value items and collections. Their goal is that through item management, research, and community, members will maximize and collect information on their net worth. About Newegg.com Newegg.com is an online e-commerce company that has created a powerful channel for manufacturers of computer hardware and software, consumer electronics, and communications products to reach the do-it-yourselfers, hard-core gamers, students, small to medium-sized businesses, IT professionals, resellers, and consumers who desire a comprehensive digital lifestyle. 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