MythWurks Corporation

MythWurks Corporation, LLC. through its subsidiaries offers commercial publishing and motion picture production and distribution services. The company offers book, comics, and online magazine publishing services. Additionally, it produces and distributes motion pictures and short films. MythWurks Corporation’s subsidiaries include MythWurks Pictures, MythWurks Publications, MythWurks Comics, G.IS.G, LLC., and New Blood Films. The company, formerly known as Lifesigns Studios, was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with offices in California, Idaho and Oklahoma.
Company history
Lifesigns Studios
In 1992, MythWurks Corporation began as a short-lived venture called Lifesigns Studios, founded by David K. Montoya. Its sole product was makeshift comic books for twice the amount of money that Mainstream Publishers charged. The company produced one title, M-Team, and by the conclusion of that year Lifesigns Studios released three issues and accumulated one hundred and fifty percent profit.
The original creative team was composed of David K. Montoya, the writer and penciler, Randolph R. Lofgren, the inker, and S.M. Morton, the editor.
Dark Myth Productions
It would be in 1994, when Lifesigns Studios announced they had officially changed its name to DARK MYTH PRODUCTIONS. Montoya said in an interview that the name "Dark Myth" came to him after reading the book Seduction of the Innocent written by Dr.Fredric Wertham.
Dark Myth Productions went public in the summer of 1995, launching its first Internet comic, LIFESIGNS, named as a tribute to the former studio. During this time Randy Lee Walker was hired as the first (PART-TIME) Editor in Chief.
Montoya World Entertainment (1998-2000)
In 1998 Montoya Entertainment, Inc. (MEI) changed its name to Montoya World Entertainment (MWE), to reflect MEI's global entertainment expansion away from the United States with the ultimate goal of acquiring entertainment companies and putting a focus on comic books, graphic novels, and even, film production. MEI quoted that their new company model was put into effect with the release of their next product, and with the expected launch of a new ongoing title from their Hardcore Comics imprint. Though the company would be known as Montoya World Entertainment, the legal name of the company remains as Montoya Entertainment, Inc.
The original creative team split up and J. Benton was named new Editor in Chief. David K. Montoya picked up the spot as full time artist, in addition to his writing commitments.
Dark Myth Productions focused on its public image and decided to returned to its old, darker style of storytelling and launched "The Hunter-Xydus #1", as well as its new Imprint Hardcore Comics after SOUTHERN MYTH went out of business.
After breaking the merger with The New Blood Films Company, Montoya Entertainment obtained the rights to New Myth Entertainment. In March 2001, after nearly ten years, David K. Montoya stepped down as Chairman of the company. The torch was passed to Rebecca Lofgren, who accepted his position at New Myth Entertainment
In March,2006, Terry D. Scheerer is named Executive Vice President of Dark Myth Production Studios.
Then on Thanksgiving morning, Dark Myth Production Studios announced their third subsidiary, Dark Myth Pictures.
In 2007 Dark Myth Production Studios Acquires rival magazine to its The World of Myth Magazine, Horrotica from Nocturnal Enterprises.
January 2008, Dark Myth Comics released what would be their best selling product to date, "Ayot Nom: To Hell and Back." A few Months later, Chairman, CEO and President, David K. Montoya announced that he would be resigning from two of his jobs. In September the world would learn that Dark Myth Comics' Editor in Chief, Mario Martinez would succeed Montoya as the company's Chairman and President.
One year to the date, David K. Montoya would announce that he would return as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dark Myth Production Studios. This would follow after Martinez decided not to renew his annual contract with the company. Montoya would promote Terry D. Scheerer From Executive Vice President to President in December, 2009.
In 2010, The New Blood Films Company (TNBFC) purchases Dark Myth Production Studios.
According to TNBFC Chairman and CEO Lawrence Alan Russo, the slow-moving Dark Myth would now take off at intense speed, accelerated by TNBFC: "We believe that adding Dark Myth to New Blood Films' unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation." When the TNBFC Dark Myth deal was announced, the vision for its future seemed clear and straightforward; by tapping into TNBFC, Dark Myth would reach deep into the homes of new customers. TNBFC would use Dark Myth's multimedia to connect with Dark Myth's branded magazines, books and movies.
Unfortunately, the growth and profitability of the TNBFC division stalled due to advertising and slowdowns in part caused by the cancellation of their new film and their high overhead from purchasing Dark Myth. The value of The Blood Films Company dropped significantly. The total value of TNBFC stock subsequently went from down.
This would cause Russo to step down as CEO, and look to founder, David K. Montoya, to return as Chief Executive Officer.
In January it would be publicly announced that due to The New Blood Films Company continuing financial problems, the board of directors agreed to return full ownership to David K. Montoya. As well, they would enclose the New Blood Films subdivision as apart of the package deal.
Dark Myth Publications bought-out G.IS.G., LLC, in April, 2011.
In August 2011, The World of Myth and Horrotica was absorbed to Dark Myth Publications.
Dark Myth Pictures Acquires Broadcasting Rights To New Animated Series "Monkey Ears".
Name dispute
In the beginning of 2012, Manga Entertainment, Ltd., a producer, licensor and distributor of Japanese animation in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Australia and New Zealand, threatened to sue Dark Myth Production Studios in the United Kingdom. Manga Entertainment, Ltd. claimed that their customers were confusing their "Dark Myth" DVD with Dark Myth Production Studios. The corporate heads of Dark Myth Production Studios, agreed to stop using the Dark Myth brand name.
MythWurks Corporation, LLC. (2012-present)
On May 1, 2012, the company launched its "Out of the Dark, and Back to Wurk" marketing campaign and changed all references on its website from "Dark Myth" to "MythWurks", while switching the URL from DarkMythProductions.com to MythWurks.com. The next day, a press release announced the official name change from Dark Myth Production Studios, Inc. to MythWurks Corporation, LLC..
Transactions made by MythWurks Corporation
Since the 1992, a number of transactions have taken place:

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* The thirty percent share in the MythWurks was awarded to Terry D. Scheerer.
* MythWurks Publications bought-out G.IS.G., LLC, in April, 2011.
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List of assets owned by MythWurks Corporation
MythWurks Publications
* Horrotica Publications
* Jayden Small Press
* M-Kids Press
* eMyth Books
MythWurks Comics
* New Wave Comix
MythWurks Pictures
* New Blood Films
MythMart
Other Assets
G.I.S.G, LLC.
* G.I.S.G Heavenly Publications
Executive management
Further information: List of management of MythWurks Corporation, LLC.
Presidents
*1992-2008: David K. Montoya
*2008-2009: Mario E. Martinez
*2009-2010: Terry D. Scheerer
*2010-2010: Christopher A. Glumm
*2011-2011: Terry D. Scheerer
*2011-2011: Christopher A. Glumm
*2011-present: David K. Montoya
Chief Executive Officers
*1992-2010: David K. Montoya
*2010-2010: L. Alan Russo, Jr.
*2010-present: David K. Montoya
Chairmen of the Board
*1992-2001: David K. Montoya
*2001-2002: Rebecca C. Lofgren
*2002-2008: David K. Montoya
*2008-2009: Mario E. Martinez
*2009-2010: David K. Montoya
*2010-2011: L. Alan Russo, Jr.
*2011-present: David K. Montoya
Chief Operating Officers
*2001-2002: Rebecca C. Lofgren
*2002-2010: Position would be vacant until 2010
2010-2010: Christopher Glumm
*2011-present: Terry D. Scheerer
Past names
* Lifesigns Studios. (1992-1995)
* Dark Myth Productions. (1995-2000)
* New Myth Entertainment. (2000-2002)
* Xtreme Myth Studios (2002-2003)
* Dark Myth Comic Productions (2003-2005)
* Montoya Entertainment, Inc. (1996-1998)
* Montoya World Entertainment (1998-2000, 2001)
* MEI2000 (2000-2001)
* D.A.N.X Entertainment (2001-2005)
* Dark Myth Production Studios (2005-2012)

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