Set In Present-Day London
March 5, 2003
Veteran comic book scribe James Robinson ( Starman ) has been tapped to write the screenplay for a new Sherlock Holmes film...
Borders CEO Raises the Question
March 4, 2003
Publishers Weekly reported that Borders CEO Greg Josefowicz questioned whether the time for returnable sales to bookstores was over.
Marvel's Adventure City at Niagara Falls
March 4, 2003
Marvel and Canadian Niagara Group announced plans to launch Marvel's Adventure City, which will feature rides and games, as well as a retail center featuring exclusive Marvel merchandise.
Between Fox and Marvel
March 3, 2003
Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel Enterprises announced that they've settled the lawsuit filed by Fox over the Mutant X television show almost two years ago.
Up to $220 Million
March 3, 2003
Hasbro registered to sell up to $220 million worth of stock on behalf of Lucasfilm Ltd. and Lucas Licensing Ltd. on Monday.
Raises 2003 Guidance, Again
March 2, 2003
Marvel released its Q4 and full year 2002 results on Monday, beating its own recently increased guidance, and raised its guidance for 2003.
Plus Simpsons & Talking Sports Figs
March 1, 2003
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles put Playmates Toys on the map and now they're back with a new series of action figures based on the slightly darker and edgier new Turtles animated series.
Monty Python, Marvel, Imports
March 1, 2003
Diamond Select's showroom at this year's New York Toy Fair was more crowded than ever. New licenses including Monty Python and the Holy Grail contributed to the growth as did the natural expansion of the Diamond's Marvel line.
Syndicated Series From Marvel
March 1, 2003
ADV Films announced that it has acquired the video rights to Mutant X , the syndicated TV series produced by Tribune Entertainment, Marvel Studios, and Fireworks Entertainment.
A $100,000 Golden Sword Giveaway
March 1, 2003
The first season of cult favorite TV series Xena: Warrior Princess will debut on DVD April 29.
Jennifer Love Hewitt & Breckin Meyer To Star
March 1, 2003
A live action Garfield film, complete with a computer-generated, lasagna-loving feline, is set to begin filming in March.
Hulk, X2, LOTR
February 26, 2003
For 2003, Toy Biz has three of the hottest movie licenses-- Hulk , X2, and LOTR: Return of the King .
