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Science and Technology
Wed, July 21, 2010
Tue, July 20, 2010 Smith Micro Presents Counterculture Icon aEmily the Strangea? Creator Rob Reger at Comic-Con 2010
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Smith Micro Software, Inc. ] (NASDAQ: SMSI) Productivity and Graphics Group today announced that Emily the Strange creator Rob Reger will make a special appearance at 2010 Comic-Con International being held in San Diego, CA, July 21 through July 25, 2010. Reger will greet devoted Emily fans on July 23, 2010 at Smith Microa™s booth #5353, signing an exclusive, limited edition CD of the new Emily the Strange Tooncard Creator.
Comic-Con 2010 Rob Reger booth signing*:
Friday, July 23, 2010 at 12:00-12:30 pm
*Note: Anyone wishing to participate in the signing must visit the Smith Micro #5353 booth before 11:00am on Friday, July 23rd to receive a wristband that must be worn to the signing. A limited number of wristbands will be available to fans.
Reger rocketed to success with his signature character Emily the Strange in the early 1990s and continues to wow fans with his designs, which cross over to the realms of pop culture, literature and fashion. Emily the Strange is a fictional, counterculture character created by Reger and his now multi-million dollar company Cosmic Debris Etc. Inc. Emily's own story began to emerge in a series of gift books, comic books and graphic novels and is now extensively merchandised in stores around the globe. Smith Micro is working in partnership with Reger to launch new Emily the Strange multimedia products in the coming weeks.
Visit Smith Microa™s booth #5238 to check out the brand new Emily Tooncard Creator, which lets users create short animated clips and greeting cards featuring Emily doing a variety of activities like walking, running and shooting her slingshot. Users of any skill level can create one-of-a-kind Emily the Strange cards by using Tooncard Creatora™s simple drag and drop tools, adding a soundtrack and selecting from various backgrounds and props to complete their masterpieces. Emily the Strange Tooncard Creator is exclusively developed for Smith Micro by NetToons, Inc.
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Smith Micro Software, Inc. creates new possibilities by developing mobile applications and solutions to solve customer problems. Through our insight into the market we develop new applications that put you in control of your digital lifestyle. Our portfolio of products and services spans Connectivity Management, Communications and Content Management solutions.
The Companya™s Productivity and Graphics Group provides software solutions for people who want their computing experience to be more secure, organized and creative. Smith Micro Softwarea™s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol [ SMSI ]. For more information, please visit: [ http://www.smithmicro.com ].
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About Emily the Strange:
Created by Reger and his company Cosmic Debris in 1993, Emily the Strange has become an internationally known icon for individualism, female empowerment, and do-it-yourself style. Born from the San Francisco graphic arts community, Emily graces a full, rock-influenced fashion clothing and accessory line, including everything from T-shirts, dresses, and underwear to toys, guitars, and school supplies. She is the featured character in a series of comic books from Dark Horse Comics, four hardbound Chronicle Books, and a popular series of teen novels from HarperCollins Publishing. Emily will leap from the page to the stage and earbuds worldwide in 2010 with a new recording contract with Virgin Records. For more information about Emily the Strange, visit [ http://www.emilystrange.com ].
