For Paramount
February 19, 2008
David Fincher will direct an adaptation of Charles Burns' graphic novel Black Hole for Paramount .
For Two-Part Live Action Adaptation
February 19, 2008
Warner Bros. and Leonardo DiCaprio are producing a two-part live action adaptation of the anime classic Akira.
New Version Out in the Fall
February 20, 2008
Hasbro is preparing a new version of Risk, its popular board game of world conquest.
New Player OP Promotion for Retailers
February 20, 2008
Bandai has announced a staggered release for its Naruto CCG Set 9: The Chosen.
Universal Pacts With Hasbro
February 19, 2008
Universal Pictures and Hasbro have announced a six-year strategic partnership to produce four motion pictures based on Hasbro properties.
will.i.am, Lynn Collins, Taylor Kitsch, More
February 19, 2008
The Hollywood trades are reporting that a number of cast members have been signed for the upcoming Wolverine film.
'Speed Racer' & 'The Dark Knight'
February 19, 2008
Mattel has a potent lineup that includes the vehicle-rich Speed Racer and the new Batman film.
Scribes Could Scuttle '09
February 19, 2008
Marvel reported stellar fourth quarter earnings and a strong overall performance in 2007 driven largely by licensing revenues.
Still Slated for 2009
February 19, 2008
Hong Kong-based Imagi Studios has picked Timothy Harris to write the screenplay for its CGI Astro Boy feature.
For Plush Figures
February 19, 2008
FUNimation Entertainment has awarded Toy Vault a license for plush figures based on Shin Chan.
Column by Steve Bennett
February 19, 2008
This week, Bennett talks about the loss of Steve Gerber and good storytelling.
Kristin Kreuk to Star in 'Street Fighter'
February 18, 2008
Kristin Kreuk, Smallville's Lana Lane, will star as martial artist Chun-Li in the live action Street Fighter.
