In N.Y. Times Book Review
June 15, 2008
James Sturm and Rich Tommaso’s Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow got a rave review in Sunday’s New York Times .
Due in Early 2010
June 16, 2008
Korean production company Tewon Media has finalized a deal with Kodansha to produce a Gon TV anime.
A Return to Science Fiction
June 15, 2008
Lawrence Kasdan has been hired to write the screenplay for Warner Bros.’ live action Robotech film.
Based on New Abrams' TV Show
June 15, 2008
USA Today is reporting that DC Comics will produce a comic book series based on J.J. Abram’s TV series Fringe
Negotiating Print Rights
June 15, 2008
Tokyopop OEL creator Rivkah has posted a blog entry indicating that she believes that nearly all of Tokyopop’s OEL titles will go to the Web and will not see print.
'Smeshariki'
June 15, 2008
4Kids has acquired the licensing, marketing and promotional rights to the Russian toon Smeshariki for the Americas, Asia, and English-speaking territories.
'City of Ember' Train to Comic-Con
June 15, 2008
Hollywood studios have been pulling out all the stops to make an impression at San Diego Comic-Con the last few years, and this year it looks like promotional efforts surrounding the show will ratchet up yet again.
Correction and Clarification
June 15, 2008
Our coverage of IDW in two recent articles has confused IDT Corporation with IDT Entertainment.
Graphic Novels, More
June 15, 2008
Vampress Girls , the first graphic novel in what’s envisioned as a new line of graphic novels from Kensington Publishing, was launched in late April with the first volume of a multi-volume series.
3rd Straight Strong Weekend
June 15, 2008
Marvel Studio’s The Incredible Hulk scored an impressive victory at the weekend box office.
No Delay for Canada
June 15, 2008
Kirby Tardy of Tardy's Collectors Corner in Grand Rapids , Michigan wonders why U.S. retailers will receive product a day later than Canadian retailers after the July 4th holiday.
