For Films, Comics, Video Games
June 20, 2004
Platinum Studios has announced that it has signed an exclusive deal with UFO Magazines, Inc., to develop feature films, video games and comics from the magazine's over two decades worth of material.
Included With Hellboy DVDs
June 20, 2004
Dark Horse Comics has announced that it will produce a reprint of the Hellboy story which will be included in the Hellboy DVD exclusively from Blockbuster Video stores.
In Retail and Other Channels
June 17, 2004
Tokyopop is reporting that display space is continuing to grow for manga and for its Cine-Manga lines. Much of the growth is occurring in chain stores, where increasing sales are begetting still more space.
Starting Production Late this Year
June 17, 2004
Variety is reporting continuing progress on the Superman movie, with not-yet-hired director McG (aka Joseph McG Nichol) testing actors for the title role.
Out on DVD This Fall
June 17, 2004
Sources with 4Kids Entertainment Home Video have confirmed that the company will begin releasing the original, un-cut Japanese versions of Yu-Gi-Oh! and Shaman King on DVD this fall.
Original Crew Series from Paramount
June 17, 2004
Paramount has finally set a release date for the long-awaited Star Trek: The Original Series-Season 1 DVD boxed set.
Due in August
June 17, 2004
DIC Entertainment and distributor UAVCO are set to release Swamp Thing: Guardian of the Earth.
Coming From Palisades Toys This Fall
June 16, 2004
Palisades Toys has obtained the license to release block figures ( PALz) based on The X-Files .
Now Debt-Free
June 16, 2004
Marvel has completed the early pay-off of over $150 million in Senior Notes out of cash on hand.
In 2005
June 15, 2004
According to writer David Gerrold, the Star Trek Animated Series will be available on DVD sometime in 2005.
And 'Dawn of the Dead' in October
June 15, 2004
Lion's Gate plans to release The Punisher DVD on September 7.
Make-Up Team Signed for FF
June 15, 2004
Universal Pictures is working hard to corral director Chris Columbus to helm the Sub-Mariner movie.
