JUNE 30 2008 ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ACTORS HAS DISAPPEARED. BOXER SANTAROS AWAKENS DEEP IN THE NEVADA DESERT… ALONE, STRICKEN WITH AMNESIA. HE IS RESCUED BY A DRIFTER NAMED FORTUNIO BALDUCCI, ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THE WORLD AROUND HIM HAS SUDDENLY CHANGED. AMERICA NOW STANDS ON THE BRINK OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENT DISASTER… APPROACHING THE THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DUAL NUCLEAR ATTACKS ON TEXAS SOIL. AS BOXER STRUGGLES TO REGAIN HIS MEMORY, HIS PATHS CROSS WITH A MYSTERIOUS ADULT FILM STAR NAMED KRYSTA NOW AT THE NEVADA/CALIFORNIA STATE LINE. KRYSTA REVEALS HER PSYCHIC ABILITIES TO BOXER IN THE FORM OF A PROPHETIC SCREENPLAY THAT FORESHADOWS THE APOCALYPSE… 3:00 PM THE PREQUEL SAGA BEGINS Writer/Director Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko) unveils the prequel to his second film, SOUTHLAND TALES, in a series of three graphic novels. The 2006 feature film scheduled for release later this year, starring The Rock, Seann William Scott and Sarah Michelle Gellar, will consist of the final three chapters. Graphitti Designs and View Askew in conjunction with Darko Entertainment are proud to present the first monthly book in the three-issue series. SOUTHLAND TALES BOOK I: TWO ROADS DIVERGE written by Richard Kelly with art by Brett Weldele (SURROGATES, JULIUS), sets the tone and portrays the events of the days prior to where the movie begins. Each 6”x 9”, 96 page, full-color book immerses you in a complex and entertaining storyline that one would expect coming from the mind of Richard Kelly. Brett’s painted art captures the attitude and complexity of Richard’s story in a brilliant fashion. |