Could Be Krypto
September 24, 2003
A DC Comics-based animated series slated for 2005 features Superman's dog Krypto.
On Comics, Movies, and (Possibly) Manga
September 23, 2003
ICv2 recently spoke with DC President Paul Levitz. In this second part of our two-part interview, we talk about the success of Sandman: Endless Nights, DC movies and TV shows, kids comics, creator exclusives, and a possible foray into manga.
Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper On Board
September 22, 2003
Cable entrepreneurs Nick Psaltos and Kim Bangash are planning to launch an all-horror cable network, which would debut on Halloween 2004.
No Puppets--Just CGI Animation
September 22, 2003
The C21 Media site is reporting that famed puppet-meister Gerry Anderson is involved to varying degrees with a number of new projects based on his venerable 'supermarionation' properties.
Bandai America Named Master Toy Licensee
September 22, 2003
The new Astro Boy anime series will make its debut on the Kids WB in early 2004.
A CCG Card for Every Ticket Sold
September 22, 2003
Warner Brothers has acquired the rights to the first Yu-Gi-Oh! feature film and plans to release it on August 13, 2004. Unlike many current animated features, the new Yu-Gi-Oh! film will be done in the traditional 2-D Japanese anime fashion.
Special Feature Ties to Comics
September 16, 2003
The DVD release of Ang Lee's The Hulk , which streets October 28th, will include one playable level for Vivendi Universal Games' The Hulk for the Xbox game system.
More Than 200 Retail Orgs At Fort Wayne
September 18, 2003
Pre-registrations are up for the Diamond Comic Distributors/Alliance Game Distributors' 2003 Retailer Summit, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on November 3-4.
Benjamin Bratt Joins Catwoman Cast
September 18, 2003
Actor Benjamin Bratt has signed on to play police detective Tom Lone, the male lead in the new Catwoman film, which starts shooting in Vancouver in just 11 days.
Ratings Up 29% Over Last Year
September 18, 2003
SD Gundam has posted a 29% increase in viewers over the same period a year ago.
And A TV Series Could Extend The Franchise
September 18, 2003
Sideshow Toys has acquired the license to create 12' figures, 1/4 scale busts, 1/6 scale statues and framed collectibles based on Van Helsing.
For Live Action Feature
September 21, 2003
Gina Wendkos ( The Princess Diaries ) will pen the screenplay for the live action adaptation of Paul Dini's Jingle Belle graphic novel.
