Paves The Way For Full Exploitation Of The Property
September 29, 2003
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. has announced the settlement of a lawsuit brought by former Marvel Comics creator Joe Simon, who sued Marvel in 1999 in order to regain possession of the Captain America character, which he and Jack Kirby created.
Debuting For The Holidays
September 29, 2003
There's another new anime-based collectible card game hitting the streets in the fourth quarter of 2003. Decipher has announced the late 2003 release of a new trading card game based on the Beyblade high tech spinning tops
Set The Tardis For 2005
September 29, 2003
The BBC has announced that all rights issues surrounding the Doctor Who property have been resolved and that writer Russell T. Davies has been commissioned to provide screenplays for the new episodes.
To Release Comics, Books, Toys, & Animation
September 28, 2003
Mike Kunkel's Astonish Comics ( Herobear ) has joined forces with Scott Sava's Blue Dream Studios.
Late Orders Cause Problems
September 24, 2003
In response to queries from ICv2, Score's Jonathan Quesenberry defended his company's rollout of the new Yu-Yu Hakusho CCG .
Third Film Also Planned
September 23, 2003
Variety is reporting that Underworld , which topped the box office last weekend with a take of over $22 million, will likely be the first film in a trilogy from Lakeshore Entertainment and Screen Gems.
And Schedules 26 Titles For October
September 25, 2003
A variety of sources are reporting that CrossGen has undergone a major restructuring which reportedly includes the laying off of up to 25 people, and a switch from salaries to page rates for at least some creators.
Parker Posey Joins The Cast
September 25, 2003
Shooting of the third installment of the Blade franchise has begun in Vancouver.
Plus a Freddy vs. Jason 2-Pack
September 25, 2003
Toy manufacturer NECA has announced that it will be producing action figures based on Quentin Tarentino's Kill Bill .
Two Per Year, First Due in 2005
September 25, 2003
Sony Pictures Entertainment, which is based in Culver City, California, has announced an ambitious program to produce animated feature films in Japan.
For $100 Million
September 28, 2003
Screenwriter Larry Cohen ( Phone Booth ) and producer Martin Poll ( The Lion In Winter ) are suing Fox Entertainment for $100 million.
A Strategic Partnership
September 28, 2003
Canadian-based Corus Entertainment has announced the creation of a new Home Entertainment Division for its production, distribution and consumer products subsidiary, Nelvana Limited.
