With Animate
January 24, 2008
A new partnership has been announced in Japan between Broccoli and larger comics and games retailer and licensed products company Animate.
'Naruto,' 'Death Note,' 'Bleach'
January 24, 2008
Viz Media has announced that it is making some of its most popular anime series available via the Amazon Unbox download to own service.
Beginning in May
January 24, 2008
Marvel has announced that it will begin publishing titles from French publisher Soleil in English for the first time in May. The first title, Sky Doll , by Barbucci and Canepa, will be released in three volumes beginning in May.
For 'Mercedes Thompson' Comics
January 24, 2008
Dabel Brothers Publishing has signed bestselling paranormal fantasy writer Patricia Briggs to produce a new original comic series featuring her character Mercedes 'Mercy' Thompson.
For All Three Films
January 24, 2008
Disney/Pixar plans to re-release the first two Toy Story films in 3-D. The first will hit theaters on October 2nd, 2009; and the second on February 12, 2010.
Comic Launching at NYCC
January 24, 2008
Captain Action Enterprises is reviving the sixties toy property with a comic, retro model, and statue all slated for release in 2008.
For Studio
January 24, 2008
Marvel Studios has reached an interim agreement with the Writers Guild, ending the strike as it applies to productions of the studio.
For 'Indy Heritage' Cards
January 23, 2008
Topps has announced a number of new autograph signers for its Indiana Jones Heritage trading card set.
And 'Kung Fu Panda'
January 24, 2008
ICv2 has learned that Inkworks Cards will produce a trading card set based on Madagascar: The Crate Escape , tied to the sequel of the hit 2005 Dreamworks animated release.
From Shout!
January 23, 2008
Shout! Factory has announced a March 11th street date for its complete set of the Sam & Max cartoons from the 90s.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 24, 2008
This week, Bennett says better comics will lead to better sales.
Check the Math
January 23, 2008
The Le of D20 game supplement publisher, The Le Games, saw comments from Steven Olsen on organized play events and thinks the math should be checked.
