About DANNY PEYKOFF / BIG NEWPORT STUDIOS | Danny Peykoff is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker—producer, director, and writer—and the founder of Big Newport Studios. He is set to make his directorial debut with …And Out Comes the Wolf, a gritty period drama inspired by Rancid’s seminal …And Out Come the Wolves album. Peykoff co-wrote and produced …And Out Comes the Wolf with Jason and Jamie Neese. His work reflects a bold, independent spirit, combining musical, cultural, and historical elements to tell character-driven stories with heart and resonance. | | | The Neese Twins are award-winning filmmakers from North Carolina and graduates of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. They currently serve as Co-Executive Producers on the Emmy-nominated Netflix hit The Umbrella Academy, and previously held Supervising Producer roles on Cruel Summer, UnReal, and Dear White People. | Their expanding slate includes projects with major talent and studios: they are developing the TV drama The Devil Is All Around Us with Jason Momoa and On the Roam; wrote and produced their first feature, … And Out Comes the Wolf starring Giancarlo Esposito and Ryan Hurst; and recently set up Secret Runners of New York at Nathan Fillion’s Collision 33. In 2026, the twins will direct the thriller feature Killbox in Ireland. They also wrote and directed the upcoming YA sci-fi podcast The Hard Drive for Voyage Media featuring Priah Ferguson of Stranger Things, and are in development with Rainn Wilson and Kas Kas on a television show called Black Star Canyon. The twins have collaborated with Sharon Stone, Emma Roberts, and Malin Åkerman. The Neeses were nominated for a VES Award for their VFX work on Horizon: Chapter 1, and earned a Clio Award for their national “Kids Help Line” campaign. | | | Kevin Mellon is a writer, artist, director, and musician based in Kansas City. He directed Hit-Monkey Season 2 for Marvel/Hulu, following his role as Art Director on Season 1. An Emmy Award–winning storyboard artist, Kevin spent ten seasons storyboarding / storyboard directing Archer for Floyd County Productions/FXX, and also served as storyboard director and artist on Dicktown (FXX), as well as America: The Motion Picture (Netflix). His additional TV credits include The Vampire Diaries (Seasons 6–8), Black Lightning, Legacies, Dynasty (CW), and Bigger (BET). A graduate of The Kubert School, Kevin has co-created numerous comic book series and graphic novels for a wide range of publishers, and is currently developing new volumes of his creator-owned series Suicide Sisters. He is also an active musician, releasing new work across all major platforms. www.kevinmellon.com | | | Recently dubbed the “Hottest brand in music” by Forbes, Z2 has quickly become the premier destination for authentic graphic novels and collectibles, created in partnership with top-tier artists, musicians, and pop-culture icons. Distributed globally via Simon & Schuster, multiple Eisner and Ringo-nominated Z2 has produced 75+ unique graphic novel properties, collaborating with Iron Maiden, Gorillaz, Blondie, Elvis Presley, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Vans Warped Tour, Marc Maron, Pantera, Tori Amos, Last Podcast On The Left, Type O Negative, Emily Hampshire, Balmain Paris, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Jason Derulo, The Grateful Dead, Machine Gun Kelly, Sublime, Beethoven, RZA, Mötley Crüe, Vince Staples, Cheech & Chong, The Doors, Anthrax, Public Enemy, Ronnie James Dio, King Diamond, All Time Low, Ivan Moody, Yungblud, Cypress Hill, Babymetal, Major Lazer, RZA, Alter Bridge, Sturgill Simpson, Poppy, John Lee Hooker, and Charlie “Bird” Parker. For more information visit Z2comics.com, and follow on Instagram and Twitter. |
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