Benderspink Nabs Red 5 Comic
July 21, 2008
Benderspink has optioned Red 5 Comics’ recently released horror/action comic ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction .
Helmer is 'BSG' Vet
July 21, 2008
Michael Rymer will helm the live action feature film based on Top Cow’s Witchblade.
'Iron Man' Beats Expectations
July 21, 2008
Sales of licensed entertainment properties boosted sales for Hasbro, the nation’s number two toymaker.
'Casanova' & 'Last of the Independents'
July 20, 2008
Producer Rick Alexander has acquired the rights to two comic book properties created by Matt Fraction.
Dynamite to Produce Movie, Comic
July 20, 2008
Djimon Hounsou is partnering with Dynamite Entertainment to star in a movie built around the character of Thulsa Doom.
Acquires 'Baccano!' Anime
July 20, 2008
FUNimation has announced the acquisition of the 13-episode Baccano! anime series.
'On Raven's Wings'
July 21, 2008
Bob Schaefer of Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy in San Antonio, Texas saw Steve Bennett’s recent column and wanted to make a correction about Gerard Way’s first published comic,
Viz Media's New Production Company
July 20, 2008
Viz Media announced that it has opened a wholly owned subsidiary, Viz Productions, “to produce and license live-action theatrical film and TV products based on animated and manga series.”
'The Dark Knight' Smashes B.O. Records
July 19, 2008
The Dark Knight continued to rack up the records as it earned a gargantuan total of $155.4 million.
International Markets, Huge Library of Material
July 20, 2008
In Part Three, Hoffs talks about markets outside of North America and how that affects film development, and the vast manga library Viz Productions has access to for its film projects.
Licensing, Formats, Distribution
July 20, 2008
Part Two, Jason Hoffs discusses possibilities for licensing to studios vs. producing in-house and decisions about format and distribution.
Developing Film from Manga Properties
July 20, 2008
In Part One, Hoffs talks about manga source material for Viz Productions films and how those films could work in both domestic and international markets.
