'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.
Book Targets Maturing Artists
July 20, 2008
Vanguard Productions and Joe Kubert announced an agreement to produce a new art instruction book, Joe Kubert: How to Draw from Life.
Based on Anime
July 19, 2008
The late October expansion for Highlander TCG 2nd Edition is Search for Vengeance. based on the Highlander: Search for Vengeance anime released last year.
Beats out Episode III with $18.5 Million
July 17, 2008
The latest installment in the Christopher Nolan Batman saga, The Dark Knight , pulled in a record-breaking $18.5 million in midnight showings.
