After the Holidays
October 12, 2003
Musicland has announced that it's set to close 150 poorly performing Sam Goody and Suncoast stores, which represents about 13% of the chain's 1,119 outlets. As a result of the new round of closures Musicland will shed about 900 employees.
Shooting Starts Early in 2004
October 12, 2003
Spyglass Entertainment has given the final go-ahead for the production of a film based on the late Douglas Adam's science fiction comedy classic, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy .
Flamboyant President on the Way Out?
October 12, 2003
According to reports from multiple sources Bill Jemas, Marvel's President of Publishing, will soon be replaced by former Marvel marketer Dan Buckley.
Two-Year Exclusive Agreement
October 12, 2003
ADV has announced that the Anime Network has acquired a two-year exclusive licensing agreement for US television rights for all 24 episodes of Geneon's (formerly Pioneer Animation) popular anime series Chobits .
Sacred Hearts By Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith
October 9, 2003
IDW Publishing, which is known for its miniseries, especially in the horror genre, has announced its first on-going monthly comic book title.
Stock Price Rises 15%
October 9, 2003
Citing improvements in licensing revenue, Marvel Enterprises raised its quarterly earnings targets for the third quarter from the original estimate of 25 to 30 cents per share to 37 to 41 cents a share.
No Dr. Smith, But There Is a Robot
October 9, 2003
Variety is reporting that the WB network has outbid three competitors and landed a new version of Lost In Space.
Starting in November
October 8, 2003
Tokyopop has announced that it has entered into an agreement to bring Great Teacher Onizuka to the SHO Next channel.
And a Duel Masters Guide
October 8, 2003
In November, Upper Deck is releasing its first series of Yu-Gi-Oh! Collectible Trading Pins as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Duel Masters Guide . The first series of collectible pins will be offered in Yugi and Kaiba Base Sets.
For Cards & More
October 8, 2003
Cards Inc has acquired the license to create a line of collectibles based on the new live action Thunderbirds movie.
Porco Rosso Debuts At the Austin Film Fest
October 8, 2003
Buena Vista's English subsidiary has published a list of potential release dates for new editions of classic anime films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
After the Success of Taken
October 8, 2003
Flush with the success of the epic 20-hour Steven Spielberg Presents Taken , the Sci-Fi Channel has embarked on another mega-project with Spielberg, writer Les Bohem, and Dreamworks Television.
