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September 12, 2007

Los Angeles, CA – September 12, 2007 -- DoorQ Entertainment, LLC, is launching "doorQ.com," a portal for gay fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror on Halloween, 2007. The site will feature original fiction, photos, comics, short films and serials along with genre specific news, reviews, and interviews. In addition, "doorQ.com" will have the latest in Web 2.0 social networking features such as user homepages, personal profiles, email, matchmaking, discussion boards, chat features, gaming forums, and breaking technology information.

"doorQ.com" started as an idea to create scripted Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror content with gay characters and themes for a long underserved segment of the gay community. The site will also utilize blogs, discussion forums, personal profiles, and matchmaking all intertwined with podcasts, photos, interviews, and member generated content to support and enhance the original filmed productions.

"I’ve been surprised at just how many Gays love Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror, even from people I never imagined would be interested in the genre," “doorQ.com” creator and Door Q Entertainment, LLC partner Jody Wheeler said. "Articles in previous editions of magazines such as Fab, Wired News, The Advocate, and the current issue of OUT, have all documented the appeal of such themes and entertainment to the Gay community “doorQ.com” makes it easier for such fans to watch, meet, share and have fun with others who have similar interests."

"doorQ.com" has lined a cadre of up-and-coming writers, bloggers, journalists, artists and story-tellers to provide daily content for the site. Casual viewers and devoted members will find a continually updated collection of insightful reviews, commentary, and original fiction. Original short films will be available on launch, with more of such content, including on-going serials, rolling out in subsequent months. Visitors will also be invited to contribute their own works. Content and services will be available across a blend of advertiser supported and premium (fee) based sections.

Also, "doorQ.com" has enlisted a noted group of industry professionals from TV, film, publishing, and technology, to advise and contribute to the site. These professionals include Kerry O’Quinn, co-founder and publisher of the legendary Starlog Magazine and Fangoria Magazine. Christopher Racster, producer, marketer and partner at Mythgarden Entertainment; Chad Allen, actor, producer and partner in Mythgarden Entertainment; Paul Chitlik, award-winning TV writer and producer (Twilight Zone, Los Beltran); and Erik Anderson, Manager of Video Production at Apple Inc.’s iTunes Video Store.

"I’m really excited to be helping out with this project," Chad Allen, actor and partner at Mythgarden Entertainment, said. "As a producer, I’ve championed new voices and new stories for and about the Gay community – anything beyond the stereotypical and clichéd. As an actor, I’ve wanted to play the detectives, monster hunters and space explorers that are just as matter-of-factly gay as they are heroic. ‘www.doorQ.com’ and the guys behind it are going to make that possible."

The "doorQ.com" website is the first project of DoorQ Entertainment, a production company founded by Jody Wheeler, Daniel Greeney and James Barnett. Jody is a former social worker turned award-winning writer. He recently sold his first feature-script to Regent Entertainment. Dan is an editor turned writer, producer and director. James is an internet entrepreneur and community activist, who built his first social networking website at age 16. DoorQ Entertainment, LLC is focused on bringing genre entertainment (SciFi/Fantasy/Horror) to a multitude of groups across both old and new media platforms such as Video OnDemand, Web 2.0 and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV).

"doorQ.com” goes live on the most fitting day of the year -- Halloween 2007. Long regarded as fun and festive day filled with imaginative costumes, horror movies, Sci-Fi monsters, and other flights of fancy, Halloween has also become an unofficial holiday for the Gay community. Given the spelling of the site’s name and the popular stereotypes for fans of SciFi/Fantasy/Horror content, the creators and participants of “doorQ.com” have taken to calling themselves “doorQs,” (dorks.) “There’s a long history in our community of owning a negative by spinning it into a positive,” said Jody Wheeler. “This is in the spirit on which we’ve built this site. Besides, it’s funny,” he added with a smile.

Currently, www.doorQ.com showcases the running chronicle of the site launch, an ongoing, behind the scenes look at the various kinds of content, which will appear full and unbound come this Halloween. In addition, visitors can enter their email address and be added to an e-list that will deliver the latest site news directly to them.

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Contact: Jody Wheeler
310/621-5599
www.doorQ.com
jody@doorQ.com

Posted by Jody at September 12, 2007 01:28 AM

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