Will Help Finance Anime Series
February 19, 2004
According to the Japanese business newspaper, Nihon Kiezai Shimbun , ADV Films has formed an alliance with the Japanese publisher Mag Garden.
Filming Begins on March 16
February 19, 2004
Variety is reporting that Morgan Freeman will play Lucius Fox, the operating head of Bruce Wayne's industrial empire, in the new Batman: Intimidation film.
Filming to Start in May
February 19, 2004
Variety is reporting that Rob Bowman ( X-Files movie) is in negotiations with Fox to direct Elektra , a spin-off from the Daredevil movie.
New Licenses Include Rave Master, The Incredibles
February 19, 2004
Hasbro's 2004 line includes retro revivals and brand new media-driven properties.
With Teen Titans & Thunderbirds Toys
February 19, 2004
Bandai America has looked to the West for two of its most promising properties for 2004, Teen Titans and Thunderbirds .
With Mucha Lucha & Van Helsing
February 19, 2004
In spite of the fact that 2003 was a 'down' year for the American toy market in general, Jakks Pacific continued to expand its line of 'boys' toys' with new licenses and new properties to revitalize mature licenses.
Plus Charmed and Insane Clown Posse
February 18, 2004
SOTA (State of the Art Toys) is a new company that has snagged some impressive licenses, including Street Fighter and the Chronicles of Riddick .
With Kevin Smith Directing
February 18, 2004
Variety is reporting that Miramax is putting the Green Hornet back on the fast track.
Hellboy, Family Guy, Blues Brothers, Popeye
February 18, 2004
Mezco is one of the few toy companies able to produce viable original properties, and it has also acquired some strong licenses.
With Movie & Retro Animated Properties
February 18, 2004
NECA's 2004 toy line combines resin sculptures with action figures based on cult movies and retro animated properties.
After Down Year
February 16, 2004
New York City. The 101st Annual American International Toy Fair opened here on Sunday in the wake of a tough holiday season for the industry.
In Worldwide Box Office Receipts
February 17, 2004
The Return of the King is poised to vault over the $1 billion mark in worldwide box office earnings, making it the second highest grossing film in world box office history.
