In August
May 27, 2004
Bandai will release its first Gundam Seed DVD, Grim Reality V.1 , August 10th. This series has sold over 1 million units in Japan, where it was the most popular anime series last year.
Exclusively for 'Hobby' Retailers
May 27, 2004
Decipher has announced an eight-week summer promotion to help drive sales of the MegaMan TCG through the hobby channel.
Starts Production Next Month
May 26, 2004
According to Variety , Media Asia and Gaga Communications signed a deal at Cannes to collaborate on the distribution of the upcoming Initial D live action film.
Over Toy Exclusivity
May 26, 2004
The online division of Toys R Us sued Amazon.com on Monday, 'to protect its exclusivity rights in the Toy and Game and Baby Products categories.'
For September
May 26, 2004
IDW Publishing has announced two new series for September -- a new CSI miniseries, and a new book from Steve Niles.
On G.I. Joe Project
May 26, 2004
Palisades and Dynamic Forces have announced that they will collaborate on a new G.I. Joe project, 'in conjunction with' Palisades' G.I. Joe license.
For Eight Animated Features
May 25, 2004
Marvel Enterprises and Lion's Gate Entertainment have signed a deal under which Lion's Gate will produce eight direct-to-video animated features based on Marvel characters.
Sundays on Boomerang
May 25, 2004
Battle of the Planets , the Americanized version of the anime series Gatchaman , is back on the air.
PGW Will Distribute to the Book Trade
May 24, 2004
Dark Horse Comics has announced the formation of two new imprints, M Press and DH Press.
Special Effects House, Stan Winston Hired
May 24, 2004
Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. has started to get its ducks in a row for the production of a new Superman film, which the studio has targeted for a summer 2006 release.
'Myth Warriors' Debuts in September
May 24, 2004
Top Cow Productions has announced the September release of Myth Warriors , an original graphic novel written by Robert Place Napton and illustrated by Ph, a hot new talent from the Phillipines.
NBC Passes on 'Transylvania'
May 24, 2004
NBC has passed on Transylvania , a proposed TV series based on Universal's Van Helsing movie.
