X2 Down To #4
May 25, 2003
With a four-day Memorial Day weekend estimated total of $86 million, the Jim Carrey comedy Bruce Almighty delivered a convincing blow to The Matrix Reloaded .
Mouse Says Sayonara To Retail
May 22, 2003
Variety is reporting that Peter Whitford, the president of the Disney Stores Division, resigned on the same day that Disney went public with an effort to sell its worldwide 548-store chain.
Justice League Bounces Dragon Ball
May 22, 2003
The Cartoon Network has announced more schedule changes for its June Toonami lineup. Starting June 2...
Dahl Estate Approves
May 22, 2003
Tim Burton ( Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas ) is set to direct a new version of Roald Dahl's classic children's novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory .
The Latest From Director Satoshi Kon
May 22, 2003
Anime director Satoshi Kon (Millenium Actress, Perfect Blue, Roujin Z) will be a Guest of Honor at the Big Apple Anime Fest (Aug. 29-31).
DVD Available on June 3
May 21, 2003
Critics will surely point out that the nine segments of the Animatrix are uneven in style, tone, and relevance to the Matrix mythos, but it is hard to deny that watching this 90-minute, nine-part anthology provides viewers with new insights into the Matrix films as well as plenty of sheer entertainment. More importantly, given the enormous popularity of The Matrix Reloaded the features should help expand the audience for anime.
Joel Silver Will Produce
May 21, 2003
According to Variety , 'Joel Silver's Silver Pictures will produce Dungeons & Dragons: The Sequel for an early 2004 release.' The first Dungeons & Dragons film, produced by New Line in 2000, was a near total bomb.
Live Action Film Based On Classic Manga
May 21, 2003
Variety is reporting that Darren Aronofsky, the director of Pi and Requiem For A Dream , has been tapped to direct a live action version of the Lone Wolf & Cub series...
Nine New Expansions Planned
May 21, 2003
Decipher has announced plans for the long-term future of The Lord Of The Rings CCG . In addition to the first nine sets announced before the game launched...
Debuting In August
May 21, 2003
The classic 'kaiju' warrior Ultraman , created by Eiji Tsuburaya (aka the father of Godzilla ) in 1966, is coming to the U.S. courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.
Declaring 'Even In Hollywood, A Deal's A Deal'
May 20, 2003
L.A. Superior Court Judge Alexander Williams has sided with Sony and is referring the Marvel vs. Sony lawsuit to a retired judge.
Out In September
May 21, 2003
Tokyopop will publish the first volume of the .hack manga series in September.
