Due Out In October
May 8, 2003
AEG has released more details about its new Initial D collectible card game.
Hires Gaiman, Feiffer, Ex-Disney Directors
May 8, 2003
Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) has hired a host of animation heavyweights including the director and producer of The Lion King , two directors from Fantasia 2000 , Jules Feiffer, and Neil Gaiman.
Based on the Oni Press Graphic Novels
May 8, 2003
Revolution Studios has acquired the rights to the Jingle Belle graphic novels written by Paul Dini and published by Oni Press.
Stories Will Continue In Graphic Novels
May 7, 2003
Viz, LLC has discontinued all periodical comics and announced that the storylines from the monthly comics will continue in graphic novels.
From Distressed German Company
May 6, 2003
In a surprise move, the Henson family has announced that it is regaining control of the Jim Henson Co., home of the Muppets and other children's properties.
Five Films Next Year
May 6, 2003
Topping this year's three Marvel movies ( Daredevil, X2 , and Hulk ), in 2004 five movies based on Marvel properties will be released.
On Adult Swim
May 6, 2003
Cartoon Network has scheduled anime series Kikaider to begin showing in June as part of the Adult Swim block (at midnight). Fourteen episodes are scheduled for showing that month.
Four Disc Set in November
May 5, 2003
The Indiana Jones trilogy will be released on DVD in a four-disc set this fall.
Licensing Up 444%
May 5, 2003
Marvel announced its first quarter results today, and once again the company exceeded its own guidance and analyst's expectations, reporting earnings of $.57 per share, compared to analysts' expectations of $.36 per share.
Seven Store Chain in Dallas-Fort Worth
May 5, 2003
We interviewed Chris Powell, General Manager of the seven-store Lone Star Comics and Science Fiction chain in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on the second Free Comic Book Day.
X2 Sets Record For Sequel Bump
May 3, 2003
Fox's X2: X-Men United opened the summer movie season with a bang, grabbing an estimated $85.85 million during its weekend debut.
Chobits Soundtrack In First Wave
May 3, 2003
Pioneer Entertainment, one of the top anime packagers and distributors in the U.S., is forming Pioneer Anime Music, a new label that will release English versions of the soundtracks from many of Pioneer's most popular anime titles. Pioneer plans to price the disks at $14.98 (srp)...