Thomas Jane To Play Frank Castle
April 2, 2003
Artisan Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today that actor Thomas Jane will play Frank Castle, the tortured vigilante known as 'The Punisher,' in the film version of the Marvel Comic series.
Remake of '33 Classic A Pet Project
April 2, 2003
Peter Jackson of the mega-successful Lord of the Rings films has decided to start work on his version of the classic monster film King Kong as soon the final film in LOTR trilogy, The Return of the King , is released
Superhero Idol
April 2, 2003
The WB has ordered six episodes of Who Wants To be A Superhero, a new superhero reality series by comic pioneer Stan Lee and Bruce Nash.
In 'Traveler' Format
April 1, 2003
CrossGen Comics has announced a 'Traveler' trade paperback edition collecting the four issue Masters of the Universe mini-series.
Powered by Spycraft d20
April 1, 2003
Alderac Entertainment Group has announced that it has acquired a license to produce a Stargate SG-1 Roleplaying Game, and that it plans to do so using the Spycraft d20 game mechanics.
Dark Days Ships in June
March 31, 2003
IDW has announced a sequel series to 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith -- Dark Days , shipping in June.
For a Movie from DC
March 31, 2003
Twentieth Century Fox has optioned Battle Chasers for feature film development.
Including Two Based on Comic Series
March 31, 2003
The Sci Fi Channel has announced several new series and mini-series in development, including several of interest to pop culture retailers. Stargate: Atlantis is a new series spun off from the successful Stargate SG-1 series, which was just renewed.
'Hot from the Bath'
March 31, 2003
Tokyo Mint has announced that the fourth statue in its Love Hina line will be the Naru Narusegawa in Bath Towel Statue, which is being pre-solicited in April for shipment in September.
10-K Released
March 31, 2003
Hasbro released its annual report last Friday, revealing some details of its operations not previously disclosed in its announcement of year-end results. The break-out of its retail segment disclosed continued large losses of around $20 million in 2002.
Support Continues Through Year-End
March 30, 2003
Score Entertainment has announced that it will not be releasing any new Buffy or Angel CCG products.
$1.6 Million on 711 Screens
March 30, 2003
Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away was the #16 movie in the U.S. last weekend, grossing $1.6 million on 711 screens.
