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- Warner released Watchmen and [[Batman: Mad Love]] motion comics in July of 2008SuperHeroHype.com: Watchmen and Batman Motion Comics Launched (July 17, 2008)
- Can be promotional material for existing comics or upcoming moviesNewTeeVee: The Rise of Motion Comics Online (July 30, 2008)
- Can be a stand alone property
- Sold on iTunes and Amazon.com
- Cheaper and faster to produce than traditional animation
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Motion comics are minimally animated videos that feature voice-overs and music set against a comic strip style background.
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Quotes
"These Motion Comics are not intended to be hybrid films or TV experiences; they are enhanced experiences of the original comics, designed to maximize this particular medium and consumer expectations within the medium."—Diane Nelson, President of Warner Premierenewsarama.com: Inside the World of Warner Premiere Motion Comics (July 22, 2008)"'Warner Premiere's Motion Comics' draw on a massive amount of source material to bring a visually engaging experience to life through the use of subtle movements, voice-overs, sweeping music scores and stunning comic book artwork."—Excerpt from official Warner Premeire announcementSuperHeroHype.com: Watchmen and Batman Motion Comics Launched (July 17, 2008)
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Motion Comics News
- NewTeeVee: The Rise of Motion Comics Online (July 30, 2008)
- The Wall Street Journal: Stephen King Enlists Marvel in Video Plot (July 25, 2008)
- Comic Book Resources: Marvel to Announce Stephen King Motion Comic (July 24, 2008)
- newsarama.com: Inside the World of Warner Premiere Motion Comics (July 22, 2008)
- The Wall Street Journal: Web Draws on Comics (July 18, 2008)
- SuperHeroHype.com: Watchmen and Batman Motion Comics Launched (July 17, 2008)



