Column by Steve Bennett
October 6, 2009
This week, Steve Bennett looks at Astro Boy , his pick for another character that might be great for kids' animated movies, and the surprising appearance of motion comics in an animation slot.
For Second Printings
October 6, 2009
BOOM! Studios has announced that it will distribute second printings of its monthly comics through Haven Distributors.
In March
October 6, 2009
Dark Horse will release two illustrated books featuring major Japanese talent, Clamp and Yoshitaka Amano, in March.
For Chaotic TCG
October 6, 2009
Two booster sets for the Chaotic Secrets of the Lost City series will be released over the next six months.
Piracy and POD
October 5, 2009
Add two more trends with game-changing potential for the book business: piracy and store-based print-on-demand.
With New Agent for Property
October 5, 2009
A deal for an animated cable TV series featuring Voltron is “imminent,” in the wake of UTA signing the property.
'Dodgem Logic'
October 5, 2009
Superstar comics writer Alan Moore has announced plans for a new underground magazine, Dodgem Logic .
Beats 'Dollhouse'
October 5, 2009
Syfy’s new Stargate Universe series premiered strong on Friday, with 2.3 million viewers.
'Surrogates' Production Company
October 5, 2009
Mandeville Films has obtained the feature film rights to Com.x’s Cla$$war comic property.
Package, Distribution to Reach Kids
October 4, 2009
BOOM!'s Disney Standard comics, according to BOOM! CEO Ross Richie, are targeted at an elementary school audience.
'Meatballs,' 'Toy Story' Both Strong
October 4, 2009
Sony’s horror comedy Zombieland topped the weekend box office with an estimated total of $25 million.
