Welcome to the uclick Press Room

Here you’ll find the latest news and information about the uclick network including our web, email and mobile products. With content and services as diverse as ours, there’s always something happening at uclick – so check in often!

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Press Releases (in chronological order):

• TOKYOPOP and GoComics Announce Exclusive Mobile Manga Partnership. (April 18, 2008) -- America's most prolific and fan-friendly manga publisher, TOKYOPOP, has announced an exclusive agreement with longtime mobile partner GoComics, a leader in digital entertainment. The new agreement, which strengthens the partnership between the two companies, will bring a host of new TOKYOPOP titles to mobile phones in the coming months. Read more >>

• uclick Brings Devil's Due to Cell Phones -- 'Drafted,' 'Defex' and 'Xombie' now Available in Mobile-Friendly Formats on m.gocomics.com. (March 27, 2008) -- On Wednesday March 26, Devil's Due Publishing shipped comics to cell phones, as well as to comic book stores. Partnering with uclick, the top-ten comic book publisher now offers a selection of back issues available for mobile devices on uclick's GoComics Mobile Store at m.gocomics.com. Read more >>

• Comics on Phones: We The Robots, Foxymoron, and Disquietville Go Mobile with GoComics (February 26, 2008) -- uclick, the Kansas City-based digital entertainment company, didn't have to look very far to find the latest additions to its GoComics mobile comic book reader. A trio of cartoonists who have risen to acclaim as members of the growing Kansas City comics community have agreed to bring their cartoon creations to mobile phones through GoComics. We The Robots by Chris Harding, Foxymoron by Travis Fox and Disquietville by Daniel Spottswood will make their mobile phone debuts in late March as part of a new GoComics mobile comics line promoting the work of local cartoonists. Read more >>

• Stan Lee's Pow Entertainment! Announces All-New Version 2 of Stripperella to Debut Exclusively in GoComics Mobile Comic Shop (February 7, 2008)-- Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee has announced the return of one of his most sizzling creations. An agreement with uclick, a leader in digital entertainment, will bring the all-new adventures of a new Stripperella to mobile phones on uclick's GoComics mobile comic book reader. Read more >>

• uclick Launches New and Improved GoComics Mobile Store (December 12, 2007)-- uclick, a leader in mobile entertainment, has announced the launch of the new and improved GoComics Mobile Store, featuring wallpapers, ringtones, animations, video, puzzles and games optimized for mobile phone screens. The store is accessible now at http://mobile.gocomics.com. New interactive features, which include large, pop-up preview images and full-length video and animation previews, have been incorporated into the improved storefront, while top selling and new content categories that were popular in the storefront's previous incarnation have returned with a new look. Read more >>

• Papercutz and uclick Team Up to Bring Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys to Mobile Phones (December 5, 2007)-- Papercutz, a leading tween/teen graphic novel publishing company, has teamed up with uclick, a leader in digital entertainment, to bring two very familiar titles to uclick's GoComics mobile comic book reader. Everyone's favorite female sleuth, Nancy Drew, and the classic detective team of The Hardy Boys will join uclick's growing lineup of titles that continues to entertain mobile users worldwide. Read more >>

• Devil's Due Comic Books Coming to Mobile Phones Through uclick (October 10, 2007)-- Devil's Due Publishing has announced an agreement with uclick, a leader in digital entertainment, that will bring several titles from their dynamic line of original comic book properties to mobile phones. The Devil's Due titles will debut next year on uclick's GoComics Mobile Comic Book Reader, available on all major carriers including Sprint, Verizon and AT&T. Read more >>

• uclick Launches Michael Jantze's 'The Norm' on Mobile Phones (October 3, 2007) -- uclick and cartoonist Michael Jantze have announced the launch of the hit comic "The Norm" on mobile phones through uclick's GoComics Mobile Comic Book Reader. The Norm joins the GoComics mobile lineup this week with part one of "The 12 Steps of Marriage." Read more >>

• Richard Thompson's Acclaimed Comic Strip Cul de Sac Debuts on GoComics (September 26, 2007) -- The most recent addition to the GoComics neighborhood may be unfamiliar to some, but Richard Thompson's Cul de Sac is no ordinary new comic strip on the block. Formerly a Washington Post Magazine weekly exclusive, Cul de Sac made its highly anticipated daily debut in syndication on September 10th, launching simultaneously at GoComics.com and in 70 U.S. newspapers. Read more >>

• International Publisher Teshkeel Media Group Brings Islamic-Themed Comic Book to Mobile Phones Through uclick (August 23, 2007) -- Kuwait-based comic book publisher Teshkeel has announced a new agreement with uclick, a leader in digital entertainment, to distribute the Islamic-themed comic book The 99 on mobile phones throughout North America, UK, Australia and South Africa. The 99 will debut on uclick's GoComics Mobile Comic Book Reader in the fall of 2007, with new chapters released weekly. Read more >>

• Jeff Smith's Smash Hit Comic Book Bone Comes to Mobile Phones Through uclick (August 8, 2007) -- Fone Bone, Smiley Bone and Phoney Bone are coming…to mobile phones! uclick has announced an agreement that brings Jeff Smith's wildly-popular Bone series to mobile phones through the GoComics Mobile Comic Book Reader. The first mobile installment of the critically-acclaimed series launched on July 26. New chapters are released weekly. Read more >>

• Animated Editorial Cartoons by Mark Fiore Launched on uclick (July 31, 2007) -- Mark Fiore, the San Francisco-based cartoonist who the Wall Street Journal recently called "the undisputed guru of the form," and whose animated editorial cartoons regularly skewer the latest political headliners, has signed a syndication deal with Universal Press Syndicate and uclick. This launch brings his work to uclick's extensive network of online clients comprised of leading search portals, news sites and online newspapers. Read more >>

• Just in Time for Comic-Con: uclick to Launch New Mobile Comic Book Titles (July 18, 2007) -- In anticipation of next week's Comic-Con International in San Diego, uclick is set to launch a trio of hot new comic book titles for mobile phones through the GoComics Mobile Comic Book Reader. Read more >>

• Tribune Media Services and uclick to Create All New Online, Download and Mobile Editions of Popular Jumble® Word Games (July 15, 2007) -- Tribune Media Services and uclick to create all new online, download and mobile editions of popular Jumble® word games. Games to be centerpiece of planned Jumble.com destination site. Read more >>

• uclick Launches Thunder Road, an American Mobile Phone First on July 25
  (July 11, 2007) -- The first North American comic book ever produced exclusively for a mobile phone debut is set to launch through uclick, a leader in digital entertainment. The first chapter of Thunder Road, described by series writer Sean Demory as a "post-apocalyptic dieselpunk action adventure" story, will be released on uclick's GoComics Mobile Comic Book Reader on July 25, with new chapters available starting August 20th. Read more >>

• AT New Media Licenses uclick For KooZac, an Award-Winning Internet Game to be Launched for Mobile Phones and Distributed Via Network Operators. (July 9, 2007) -- UK-based licensing agency AT New Media has brokered a worldwide licensing agreement between mobile games publisher uclick and Ben Cusack, the creator and owner of the award-winning internet game KooZac. KooZac has been described as ‘Tetris Meets Sudoku’ and won the 2007 Channel 4 Award for ‘Best Interactive Viral’. The game was also a Finalist in the International Mobile Gaming Awards 2007 and has been played to date on the internet by almost half a million unique users. Read more >>

• uclick Brings Detective Drama Umbra to Mobile Phones
  (June 27, 2007) -- uclick, a leader in mobile entertainment, has announced an agreement that brings the critically-acclaimed comic book series Umbra, by Stephen Murphy and Mike Hawthorne, to mobile phones throughout North America, UK, Australia and South Africa. Read more >>

• McEldowney's Hit Comic Strip 'Pibgorn' Finds New Home at GoComics
  (May 11, 2007) -- Fans of Brooke McEldowney's hit fantasy comic strip, Pibgorn, will be relieved to hear that the series has found a new home at GoComics.com. The full-color strip will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning May 14. Read more >>

• uclick Launches New Series of International Cartoons (March 29, 2007) -- uclick is pleased to announce an exciting new line of international cartoons to uclick’s network of consumer sites. The “Views” editorial features recently debuted on GoComics.com, MyComicsPage.com and the editorial section of the popular online magazine Slate. Read more >>

• The Elephantmen March to Mobile Phones
  (March 27, 2007) -- uclick has announced an exclusive agreement with comic book publisher Active Images to distribute its popular ELEPHANTMEN line of comic books on mobile phones. Read more >>

• Virgin Comics Goes Mobile with Uclick
  (March 26, 2007) -- Virgin Comics has announced an agreement with uclick, a leader in mobile entertainment, to distribute comic books and other products featuring Virgin Comics characters on mobile phones throughout North America, UK, Australia and South Africa. Read more >>

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® Have Mobile Phone Users Seeing Green as Movie Hits the Big Screen (March 21, 2007) -- Just in time for the release of their new CG-animated movie, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® are ready to kick some shell on mobile phones, courtesy of a new mobile product line from 4Kids Entertainment, Inc., Mirage Licensing, Inc. and uclick. Read more >>

• Halo and Sprocket Joins Growing List of Comics on Mobile Phones
  (February 21, 2007) -- Kerry Callen's all-ages humor comic Halo and Sprocket is now available for mobile phones through an exclusive agreement with uclick. Read more >>

• uclick Launches New Interactive Lottery and Horoscope Data with Gaming
  Solutions International (September 29, 2006) -- uclick is pleased to announce a distribution agreement that will make Gaming Solutions International’s interactive lottery and horoscope data modules available to online newspaper clients around the world. Read more >>

• Paul Frank Industries’ Julius & Friends and uclick Bring Famed Characters to Mobile Phones (Sept. 14, 2006) -- Fans of the iconic wide-mouthed monkey, Julius, and his gang of colorful friends will soon be able to access them on their mobile phones. An exclusive deal announced today between Paul Frank Industries and uclick mobile allows fans to enjoy the quirky humor and sarcasm, along with artwork and animation that has made Julius famous throughout the world. Read more >>

• uclick Rolls Out Pat Sajak’s Blackjack Bowling for Mobile Phones (Sept. 13, 2006)
  -- Following the success of the first Pat Sajak Games title for mobile, Lucky Letters, uclick today announced the release of a new casino game for mobile with a sports twist: Pat Sajak’s Blackjack Bowling. Read more >>
• GoComics TV Coming to Mobile Phones (Sept. 12, 2006)
  -- uclick mobile announced today the launch of GoComics TV, a new mobile video offering available this fall on mobile phones. The service will debut with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Garfield, Domo, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and other popular features. Read more >>

• uclick Brings Manga and Anime Hit Guilstein to Mobile Phones (July 18, 2006)
  -- Wowmax Media! and uclick mobile announced today an exclusive mobile licensing agreement that will make the awesome power of the manga and anime hit Guilstein available for mobile phones. Read more >>

• 4Kids Entertainment, Mirage Licensing and uclick mobile Team Up to Bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® to Mobile Phone Users (April 7, 2006) -- 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), Mirage Licensing, Inc. and uclick mobile announced today an exclusive mobile license agreement, making uclick mobile the one-stop solution for all North and South American mobile content for the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®. Read more >>

• GoComics Launches Comics Reader Application (February 23, 2006) -- As part of their expanding line of comics content, GoComics, a leader in mobile entertainment announces “GoComics Books.” Fans can now read comic books on their mobile phones in the original multi-panel format with a unique, downloadable comics reader application. Read more >>

• GoComics Launches Mobile Storefront (December 22, 2005) -- In a move that will brighten up the screens of mobile phones this holiday season, GoComics, a leader in wireless content, launched their new online store at mobile.gocomics.com. Mobile phone users will find an impressive lineup of wallpapers and animations. Read more >>

• Pat Sajak's First Game, Pat Sajak's Lucky Letters™, Now Available at PatSajakGames.com (November 30, 2005) -- Pat Sajak, known worldwide as host of TV’s Wheel of Fortune, has announced the launch of PatSajakGames.com and his first word game, Pat Sajak's Lucky Letters™. The site and the game are the first Sajak-branded consumer products to hit the market and a partnership between Sajak’s production company, P.A.T. Productions, and uclick, LLC.. Read more >>

• Uclick Brings Favorite USA Today Sudoku Challenge to Verizon Wireless Get It Now-Enabled Phones (October 26, 2005) -- Syndication leader, uclick, in collaboration with Skava, a recognized leader in the development of mobile games, announced today that the popular number puzzle game, Sudoku (sue-DOE-koo), best known by avid USA Today readers, is now available to Verizon Wireless Get It Now® customers. Read more >>

• MyWeather and uclick Partner to Deliver Private-Label Weather Data to Web Sites
  (May 2, 2005) -- The privately branded online weather services from MyWeather LLC are now available to newspaper Web sites and other Internet destinations in a comprehensive, turnkey package provided by uclick. Read more >>

• TOKYOPOP and GoComics Bring Manga to Mobile Phones (March 11, 2005) -- Three popular manga titles are now available for mobile phones from GoComics. In an exclusive arrangement, TOKYOPOP and GoComics have launched three original properties for wireless use. Read more >>

Articles on uclick:

• Kansas City Star - Kansas City writer, artist publish digital comic book for cell phones (July 25, 2007) -- Thunder Road, described as a “post-apocalyptic dieselpunk action adventure” story, is being released today on the GoComics mobile comic book reader. The cell phone comic’s debut coincides with this week’s Comic-Con International in San Diego. Read more >>

• Mobile Entertainment: Mobile Comics in the Frame (July 13, 2007) -- uclick has unveiled its new mobile comic book, Thunder Road. The first chapter of Thunder Road, described as a 'post-apocalyptic dieselpunk action adventure', will be released for uclick's GoComics Mobile Comic Book Reader on July 25th, with new chapters available starting August 20th. Read more >>
• Games on Deck: KooZac to Come to Mobile Phones (July 13, 2007) -- Licensing agency AT New Media has announced that it has brokered a worldwide licensing agreement between mobile games publisher uclick and Ben Cusack, the creator and owner of internet game KooZac. Read more >>
• Mobile Entertainment: uclick Grabs KooZac Rights (July 10, 2007) -- Licensing agency AT New Media has helped Uclick pick up rights to internet game KooZac. The mobile games publisher has secured a worldwide licensing agreement Ben Cusack, the creator and owner of the award-winning title. Read more >>
• Mobile Entertainment: uclick in Virgin Territory (March 27, 2007) -- Virgin Comics will use uclick’s mobile comics technology to distribute mobile products featuring its characters across North America, UK, Australia and South Africa. Read more >>
• MOCO News: uclick interview at CTIA-- The serious Business of Mobile Comics (September 14, 2006) -- Recent interview with uclick at CTIA conference-Inside track on new releases of comics, games and other mobile products. Read more >>
• Kansas City Star - Comics on your cell phone? KC-based company is ready (February 28, 2006) -- Kansas City-based uclick is launching a new phone application in April that will allow subscribers to read comic books and Japanese versions called manga on their wireless phones. Read more >>

• USA Today/AP - Comic distributors turn to cell phones to broaden market (August 8, 2004) -- Comic distributors turn to cell phones to broaden market… Read more >>
• The Incredible Shrinking Comic: Wired News (July 24, 2004) -- For years, American cartoonists have complained that their world is getting smaller. Plagued by slumping readership and beholden to high profit margins, daily newspapers are busy reducing the size of comics and cutting those that fail to gain support from older readers. Meanwhile, cartoonists who want to try something different, like mammoth Sunday strips, sometimes get the cold shoulder from editors.... Read more >>