Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da! Big news out of Rocketship Entertainment today! The prolific publisher of beloved comic titles such as Let’s Play, Assassin Roommate, Lars the Awkward Yeti and tabletop games like Stan Lee’s Genesis has announced that it’s partnering with Moulin Rouge® to publish new graphic novels, games, and manga! The iconic Parisian cabaret and entertainment brand is teaming up with Rocketship to produce those games, manga, and comics inspired by the world-famous venue.
Check out the press release from Rocketship below for the full rundown and details.
Per Rocketship’s press release:
Rocketship Entertainment, a pioneering publisher of premium graphic novels and games, announced its partnership with Moulin Rouge®, the iconic Parisian cabaret and entertainment brand whose creative universe has captivated audiences around the world for over a century. Under the agreement, Rocketship will publish original graphic novels, manga, and tabletop games set in and inspired by the world-renowned venue.
Founded in 1889 during the Belle Époque era, the Moulin Rouge rose to international fame as the birthplace of the can-can dance and a symbol of Parisian celebration, creativity, and artistic audacity. Today, its spectacular revue continues to welcome audiences from around the world, while the Moulin Rouge brand inspires creative collaborations and cultural projects across multiple fields.
“The Moulin Rouge isn’t just a venue. It’s a cultural touchstone immersed in glamour, spectacle, and the intoxicating magic of beauty and artistry,” said Rocketship Entertainment CEO and Publisher Tom Akel. “That kind of iconic allure is exactly what makes for extraordinary storytelling and gameplay. We couldn’t be more excited to explore every glittering stage, dazzling costume, and unforgettable performance its world can inspire.”
“Storytelling has always been part of what makes Moulin Rouge so inspiring,” said Eloïse Daire, Director of Development and Partnerships for the Moulin Rouge. “Every night on stage, we bring stories and emotions to life for audiences from around the world. With Rocketship Entertainment, we’re excited to see our universe interpreted in a completely new way through graphic novels, manga and games, and to discover the original stories it will inspire.”
Creative teams for the graphic novels and manga, as well as details for the tabletop games, will be announced at a later date.
Rocketship is distributed worldwide by Simon & Schuster for the book market, Lunar Distribution for the direct market, and PSI for mass market and hobby gaming.
About Rocketship Entertainment
Rocketship Entertainment, LLC, founded in 2019 by Tom Akel and Rob Feldman, is a publishing, consumer product, and entertainment company with multiple Eisner-nominated and Ringo award-winning series including Let’s Play, Felix the Cat, Angry Birds, Lars the Awkward Yeti, Pacific Rim, The Beginning After the End, and Stan Lee’s Backchannel. Rocketship’s partnerships include Legendary Entertainment, Simon & Schuster, Dreamworks, The Gotham Group, Rovio, 451 Media, 11bit studios, Tapas Media, Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., JABberwocky Literary Agency, Top Cow, and Stan Lee’s Pow! Entertainment. Rocketship connects fans directly to the series they want, working hand-in-glove with creators to create definitive, premium editions of their work and a full array of consumer products. For more information visit rocketshipent.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Contact: press@rocketshipent.com
About Moulin Rouge®
Founded in Paris in 1889, Moulin Rouge is the birthplace of the French Cancan and one of the most recognized symbols of Parisian celebration and entertainment. Its revue has captivated audiences from around the world for generations, combining artistic excellence, creativity and the spirit of festive Paris.
Over the years, the influence of Moulin Rouge has extended far beyond its stage, inspiring artists, filmmakers, writers, designers and creators across many disciplines. Today, the brand continues to foster new creative projects and collaborations that draw on its rich heritage, distinctive visual identity and enduring place in popular culture.