Comic-Based Series Goes Daily in January
July 6, 2003
Variety reports that the Kids WB has ordered a fourth season of Static Shock , the cartoon series based on DC/Milestone comic book series.
Private Equity Firm Buys Distributor For $225 Million
July 6, 2003
Privately-held equity firm Willis Stein & Partners has acquired Baker & Taylor for $255 million.
In October
July 2, 2003
All 24 episodes of Battlestar Galactica are going to be released on DVD October 21 as a set retailing for $119.98.
First Quarterly Issue
July 1, 2003
ICv2 has announced that it is currently releasing its third ICv2 Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga .
Despite Contentious Litigation
July 1, 2003
Showing that it is just business after all, Marvel and Sony concluded a deal for international rights for the Punisher.
Three Now Being Prepared
June 30, 2003
Filmmaker Patrick Braoude intends to begin turning the popular French comic character Iznogoud into a feature film in early 2004.
Retail Exclusives a Growing Trend
June 30, 2003
Hot Topic is beginning an exclusive merchandise program for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.
From Watches to Motorcycles
June 30, 2003
Though T3 will be accompanied by action figures, comics, trading cards, and more, some high-end merchandise will also be offered,
Sues Sony Electronics
June 29, 2003
Marvel filed a $10 million lawsuit against co-venturer/litigant Sony Corp. last Friday, alleging that Sony Electronics has not licensed Spider-Man for its own consumer electronic products,...
Tie-in to August Theatrical Release
June 29, 2003
ComicsOne has announced that it will adapt Steven Chow's Shaolin Soccer into graphic novel form.
The Cult Classic Continues
June 29, 2003
88 MPH Studios and Disney Publishing Worldwide recently announced a new Tron comic book series.
Weekend Box Office Down 15% From Last Year
June 29, 2003
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle won this weekend's box office derby with an estimated gross of $38 million. Ang Lee's Hulk suffered a big second week drop, plummeting some 70% from $62 million plus to an estimated $18.4 million.
