Part of Broader Slowing
November 11, 2007
Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester , New York, saw comments by retailer Dave Schwartz and says new holiday delivery schedules are part of a broader slowing of deliveries.
From Archaia to Benderspink
November 8, 2007
Archaia Studios comic title Starkweather has been optioned by Benderspink.
One Anime, 'Persepolis,' More
November 7, 2007
One anime, Tekkonkinkreet, is among the twelve films have been submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for consideration for the Animated Feature Film Oscar.
And Bruce Greenwood
November 8, 2007
J.J. Abrams is wrapping up casting on his upcoming Star Trek feature, and has added two new cast members.
Novels, Novelizations, Making of
November 7, 2007
Random House has acquired world English rights to four Iron Man book titles.
Despite Anti-Game Smear Campaign
November 7, 2007
Atlas Games President John Nephew won election to the Maplewood , Minnesota city council this week, successfully beating back attacks based on the content of his games.
Navarre Stock Punished
November 7, 2007
Navarre CEO Kerry Deacon discussed the impact of Geneon's recent collapse on its FUNimation division.
Why Later Than Past Years?
November 8, 2007
Dave Schwartz of Comic Collection in Feasterville , Pennsylvania, says that Diamond's holiday shipping schedule is later than past years and may be bad for his business.
'24,' 'Family Guy'
November 7, 2007
The Hollywood writers' strike has begun having an impact on shows important to pop culture retailers.
Based on Brit TV Series
November 7, 2007
Director Guillermo del Toro has been signed to make a film based on British SF TV series The Champions .
From 'Harry Potter'
November 7, 2007
Mike Newell, who directed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire , has been offered the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time directing job.
Comics from Three Publishers
November 7, 2007
Three publishers are bringing Speed Racer comic material to market in the run-up to the live action movie due out next May and the launch of the new animated series.
