Dark Myth Production Studios

Dark Myth Production Studios, Inc. 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. Dark Myth Production Studios’ subsidiaries include Dark Myth Pictures, Dark Myth Publications, Dark Myth Comics, G.IS.G, LLC., and New Blood Films. The company, formerly known as Lifesigns Studios, was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Apple Valley, California.^[1]

Dark Myth Production Studios

Type                    Private Industry             Media conglomerate Founded             Merger between Montoya Entertainment,                              DANX Entertainment and Dark Myth Comics                              Productions (2005) Headquarters    21050 Little Beaver Rd. Apple Valley, Ca Area served      Worldwide Key people         David K. Montoya (CEO and President)                              Terry D. Scheerer (COO and Editor in Chief)                              Rebecca C. Lofgren (CCO and Vice President) Subsidiaries      Dark Myth Publications Imprints                 Horrotica Publications                              Jayden Small Press                              M-Kids Press                              eMyth Books                              Dark Myth Comics Imprint                   New Wave Comix                              Dark Myth Pictures Subdivision        New Blood Films                              MythMart Online Store Website              DarkMythProductions.com

History

1992

In 1992, Dark Myth Production Studios 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.^[2]

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.

1994

It would be in 1994, when Lifesigns Studios announced they had officially changed its name to DARK MYTH PRODUCTIONS.^[3]

1995

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.^[3]

1996

The beginning of this year marked the first hiring of a full time crew: David K. Montoya, Lacie M. Montoya, Kyle D. Dobbs, and a new, permanent Editor in Chief, S. M. Morton. In July, the Company moved south and became a subsidiary to the newly formed "Montoya Entertainment, Inc." (MEI).^[3]

1997

After a short run in Arkansas, Dark Myth Productions returned to their home state of California, but not before the company left an imprint named “SOUTHERN MYTH STUDIOS behind.” Once back in California the crew discussed their interest in the Japanese comic movement, and soon there after the company released its now classic “AYOT NOM.”^[4]

1999

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.^[4]

2000

The merger of The New Blood Films Company and Montoya Entertainment's subsidiary Dark Myth Productions was announced on March 1, 2000. With no formal outside objection this allowed the formation of New Myth Entertainment which was completed on May 3, 2000.^[4]

New Myth Entertainment, Inc., as the company was then called, was supposed to be a merger of equals with top executives from both sides. David K. Montoya, who had served as CEO of Dark Myth Productions, was CEO of the new company. Lawrence Alan Russo Jr., (President of The New Blood Films) served as Chief Operating Officer, and Lacie Montoya (the CFO from Dark Myth Productions) became the Chief Financial Officer.

2001

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 ^[4]

Also that year, New Myth Entertainment announced that they acquired long time rival company, New Wave Comix from The Yoshima Corporation.^[5]

Only a few months after the breaking the merger between The New Blood Films Company, New Myth Entertainment would find itself again in negotiations to merge not only The New Blood Films Company, but, with AP/DP Recording and Divine Entertainment. By September, the four companies would merge to form D.A.N.X Entertainment.

2002

On January 17, 2002 CEO David K. Montoya discussed possible plans to spin off New Myth Entertainment. This would leave a smaller company which he believed would be easier to manage. On February 28, 2008 chairman and COO of New Myth Entertainment Rebecca C. Lofgren announced her resignation from the 11-year-old studio in response to Montoya's demand for cost-cutting measures at the studio, which he intended to spin off as a separate company.

On May 8, 2002, D.A.N.X Entertainment announced that it would spin off New Myth Entertainment as a separate independent company, which would be renamed Dark Myth Comics Productions.

2004

On July 4, D.A.N.X Online Entertainment announced that he would no longer produce material in the comic world. With the new Editor in Chief, Terry D. Scheerer, would unleashed a new style of Myth never seen before. In a tribute to all his past endeavors, he births a new subsidiary THE WORLD OF MYTH! ^[4]

2005

On the morning of July 1, 2005, David K. Montoya announced that he would merge the three companies he owned, those three were: M.E.I. (Montoya Entertainment, Inc.), Dark Myth Comic Productions and Danx On-line Entertainment, which ran The World of Myth. A new entity formed called Dark Myth Production Studios! ^[6]

2006

In March, Terry D. Scheerer is named Executive Vice President of Dark Myth Production Studios.^[3] Five months later, Dark Myth Publications releases their first book, Rebecca C. Lofgren's "Book of Dreams."^[7] Then on Thanksgiving morning, Dark Myth Production Studios announced their third subsidiary, Dark Myth Pictures.^[8]

2007

In 2007 Dark Myth Production Studios Acquires rival magazine to its The World of Myth Magazine, Horrotica from Nocturnal Enterprises.^[9]

2008

January Dark Myth Comics released what would be their best selling product to date, "Ayot Nom: To Hell and Back."^[10] A few Months later, Chairman, CEO and President, David K. Montoya announced that he would be resigning from two of his jobs.^[11] 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.^[12]

2009

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.^[13]

2010

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.^[14]

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.^[15]

2011

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.^[16]

Transactions made by Dark Myth Production Studios

Since the 1992, a number of transactions have taken place:

• As New Myth Entertainment, the company purchased rival comic company, New Wave Comix.^[5]
• Dark Myth decides to acquire rival magazine, Horrotica, in 2007 from Nocturnal Enterprises.^[9]
• The thirty percent share in the Dark Myth was awarded to Terry D. Scheerer.
• Dark Myth Publications bought-out G.IS.G., LLC, in April, 2011.^[17]
• In August 2011, The World of Myth and Horrotica was absorbed to Dark Myth Publications.^[18]

List of assets owned by Dark Myth Production Studios

Dark Myth Publications

• Horrotica Publications
• Jayden Small Press
• M-Kids Press
• eMyth Books

Dark Myth Comics

• New Wave Comix

Dark Myth 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 Dark Myth Production Studios

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
• 2002–2011: Position would be vancant until 2011
• 2011–present: Terry D. Scheerer

References

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5. ^ ^{a b} "Other Dormant Properties". Other Dormant Properties. DarkMythProductions.Com. http://www.darkmythproductions.com/business2.html. 
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7. ^ "Dark Myth Publications Book of Dreams Public Release". (PRWEB). (PRWEB). http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb421533.htm. Retrieved August 9, 2006. 
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12. ^ "Mario Martinez Named President of Dark Myth Production Studios". PR.com. September 21, 2008. http://www.pr.com/press-release/106102. 
13. ^ "Publishing Veteran Terry D. Scheerer Named New President of Dark Myth Production Studios". PR.com. December 21, 2009. http://www.pr.com/press-release/200809. 
14. ^ Dixon, Matt. "NEW BLOOD FILMS TO ACQUIRE DARK MYTH PRODUCTION STUDIOS!". NEW BLOOD FILMS TO ACQUIRE DARK MYTH PRODUCTION STUDIOS!. Dark Myth Production Studios. http://darkmythproductions.com/tnbfc_dmps.html. Retrieved August 1, 2010. 
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18. ^ "Dark Myth Publications to Absorb Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries". DarkMythProductions.Com. DarkMythProductions.Com. http://darkmythproductions.com/twom-horrotica.html. Retrieved August 29, 2011.