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Elephant and Macaw Banner Fantasy Series Now Available for IP Licensing

[PORTO ALEGRE, April 29th, 2024] – The acclaimed Elephant and Macaw Banner fantasy series, a captivating journey through Brazilian history and folklore, is now open to intellectual property (IP) licensing. With a rich tapestry of storytelling, over 350 vibrant characters and twenty-five award nominations and wins, including prestigious awards such as the Nebula and Ennie, the series presents a unique opportunity for creators and producers across various entertainment mediums.

Originally conceived by author Christopher Kastensmidt, the Elephant and Macaw Banner’s particular style of “muskets and magic” has captivated audiences worldwide through its compelling narratives, rich characters, and vibrant world-building. Spanning stories, novels, comics, and a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) which includes ten expansions, the series has established itself as a versatile and engaging IP.

Beyond its literary success, the Elephant and Macaw Banner series has made significant strides in educational settings, being utilized in hundreds of classrooms in Brazil to engage students with the country’s rich cultural heritage.

Notably, the series has been translated into multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese, expanding its reach and accessibility to a global audience.

“We’re thrilled to offer the Elephant and Macaw Banner series for licensing opportunities,” said series creator Christopher Kastensmidt. “With its diverse range of storytelling formats and its universal themes, we believe the series has tremendous potential for adaptation across various entertainment platforms.”

Parties interested in licensing the Elephant and Macaw Banner series for use in movies, series, video games, board games, card games, or other products are invited to contact the licensing team at eamb@timegalleon.com.

For more information about the Elephant and Macaw Banner series, visit https://www.eamb.org/ .

Contact Information:

Christopher Kastensmidt

Owner, Time Galleon Studio

eamb@timegalleon.com

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To celebrate this year´s CCXP Worlds, we have a special present: these wallpapers with art by the amazing Reinaldo Rocha.

Please enjoy them and stop by author Christopher Kastensmidt´s virtual table at the event! More information on the CCXP Worlds website.

PC Ultrawide (2560×1080)

PC Full HD (1920×1080)

PC HD (1440×900)

Tablet landscape (1200×800)

Tablet portrait (800×1200)

Celular (540×960)

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Daniel Perez, author of the Spanish blog Boy With Letters, published a review about the Encuentro Fortuito, the first ebook in the #ElephantMacaw series released in Spain. Daniel compares the adventures of Gerard and Oludara with “The Witcher”, a series of books that later became the famous game franchise with the same name.

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Lots of reviews about the Encuentro Fortuito were published in Spain since its release in April. Find out how the Brazilian Mythology was received in the other side of the Atlantic:

– The Sentido de la Maravilla published:

“Tengo que empezar diciendo que, desde que escuché que Sportula iba a publicar la serie de La enseña del elefante y el guacamayo, la obra pasó a estar entre aquellas a las que más ganas les tenía”, wrote Pablo Bueno.

– Santiago Soláns, author of the blog Saga Comics, wrote:

“Kastensmidt, mediante una mezcla explosiva entre mitologías, diálogos muy bien escritos, algo de acción y misterio, mucho humor, tensión y peligro, ofrece una aventura de corte clásico que sobresale por el poco explotado exotismo de folclore, cuentos populares y bestiarios «fantásticos» africanos y brasileños”.

– From Literatura Fantastica:

“Todo lo anterior ofrece como resultado una prosa que atrapa desde un principio al lector, una narración asentada en un tono excelente, buenos diálogos, acertadas reflexiones y abundante sentido del humor”, wrote Mariano Villarreal.

– Fran Vidal from the blog Abro la Puerta y Miro:

“En fín, una lectura harto recomendable que se devora en un momento, a un precio inigualable y que espero que haya tenido el éxito suficiente para ser continuada. El único problema es que solo se puede conseguir en digital, pero espero que la editorial saque algún recopilatorio en papel.”

– The author of the blog Baul de Libros wrote:

“La brevedad de esta primera obra hace que apenas hayamos tastado toda la frescura e originalidad que es capaz de ofrecer Kastensmidt en esta particular saga”.

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Camila Fernandes wins an unprecedented second Hydra Competition

May 17th, 2017

Chosen from a group of more than 150 stories published previously in Brazil, Camila Fernandes’s “Best of the Three” is the winner of the 3rd Hydra Competition of Fantastic Literature. The win marks Camila’s second straight victory in the competition.

The story was chosen by the staff of Orson Scott Card’s InterGalactic Medicine Show from among three finalists, selected by a panel of judges last year which included Brazilian literary personalities Fábio M. Barreto, Claudia Fusco e Daniel Borba. “Best of the Three”, a tale inspired by Greek mythology, will appear in the October issue of the magazine. It was originally published in the anthology Bestiário 2 – outras criaturas (“Bestiary 2 – other creatures”) by Editora Ornitorrinco.

Scott M. Roberts, editor of Orson Scott Card’s InterGalactic Medicine Show writes: “IGMS is happy to participate in the Hydra Awards again, and especially pleased to see such strong finalists.  We’re excited to be the platform by which Camila Fernandes’s excellent mythology, “The Best of the Three”, comes to English-speakers, and look forward to seeing more work from Brazil in the future.  Many thanks to Christopher Kastensmidt and Tiago Castro for putting this award together, and for bringing IGMS into the picture.”

Tiago Castro, contest organizer says: “It’s always a great honor to organize a competition so important for Brazilian fantastic literature and I’m very happy to have completed another edition in a great way. I thank Christopher Kastensmidt and IGMS for this opportunity, and this edition’s judges: Fábio M. Barreto, Claudia Fusco, and Daniel Borba, who aided me in the arduous task of choosing just three stories.”

The other finalist stories included “The Last Enchantress of Florence”, by Carol Chiovatto, and “The Lady and the Poet”, by Walter Tierno.

The Hydra Competition is a partnership between the electronic magazine Orson Scott Card’s InterGalactic Medicine Show, Christopher Kastensmidt’s The Elephant and Macaw Banner, and Tiago Castro’s Universo Insônia. The award seeks to expose the best of Brazil’s speculative fiction to English readers around the world.

About Orson Scott Card’s InterGalactic Medicine Show

Founded by multiple-award winning author Orson Scott Card and edited by Scott M. Roberts, IGMS is an award-winning bimonthly online magazine publishing illustrated science fiction and fantasy short stories, audio stories, interviews, reviews, and more. Authors range from established pros like Peter Beagle and David Farland to first-time authors making their professional debut.  IGMS can be found at www.intergalacticmedicineshow.com.

About The Elephant and Macaw Banner

The Elephant and Macaw Banner is a fantasy series set in sixteenth-century Brazil.  The stories tell the adventures of Gerard van Oost and Oludara, an unlikely pair of heroes who meet in Salvador.  News, artwork, and in-depth explanations of historical and cultural references from the series can be found at the website www.eamb.org.

About Universo Insônia

The site Universo Insônia (Insomnia Universe) publishes articles, news, and reviews on fantastic literature, cinema, comics, TV series, cartoons, and fantasy pop culture in general.  The site’s principal objective is publicizing and supporting professionals in the area of Brazilian fantasy culture.  The site also contains content about traditional and international productions. universoinsonia.com.br

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The Fortuitous Meeting has been released in Spain. The first chapter of Gerard and Oludara adventures is now available for sale as an eBook on the Sportula website. The Elephant and Macaw Banner has been officially translated to four languages around the World! #EaMB

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The most incredible thing that can happen to a book is to inspire others to create their own works. Nickolas “Kaedalus” Jaques created a music inspired by The Elephant and Macaw Banner. Nickolas also made a video using the series illustrations!

Sportula website

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A Tumultous Convergence and A Torrential Complication, the two books published last year from The Elephant and Macaw Banner series, were recommended on Aliette de Bodard’s 2016 recommended fiction list. Aliette is an award-winning writer and we’re very proud to be on her list with a lot of other great fiction.

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The first ebook of The Elephant and Macaw Banner series received a release date and extra content in Spain. The first story of Gerard and Oludara will be released on the World Book Day, April 23rd, by the publishing company Sportula. The ebook will have illustrations of the main protagonists and a prologue made by the writer and professor Elías F. Combarro.

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While we’re waiting for the release of the Elephant and Macaw Banner in Spain, the good news has already started coming in.

The Spanish blog Literatura Fantastica included The Elephant and Macaw Banner as one of the most anticipated books for this year.

Sense of Wonder picked “A Tumultuous Convergence” as one of the best stories of 2016!

Dreams of Elvex posted a review about the series and admitted: “I recognize that I tried the first story with skepticism, but before finishing the second [story] I had bought the next 4. This can give you an idea of how entertaining they are.”

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