First Now, Second in January
November 20, 2006
FUNimation Channel has begun airing Revolutionary Girl Utena , its first programming from Enoki Films.
Interview with ADV CEO John Ledford
November 20, 2006
On Monday, ADV Films announced the acquisition of Sgt. Frog , a major ongoing franchise property in Japan , with over 130 episodes and counting.
Of Japanese, Korean Films
November 20, 2006
New York Comic Con announced it will be screening three major films, including Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex-Solid State Society , Blade of the Phantom Master , and Shinobi .
Civil War Delays, and Looking Ahead
November 26, 2006
In Part 4 of our Dan Buckley interview, we talk about the Civil War delays and the challenges and opportunities in 2007.
Edits for Different Channels, and the Marvel Web Strategy
November 26, 2006
In Part 3 of our Dan Buckley interview, we discuss Marvel's editing policies for changing content for different audiences, its current Web strategy, and its perspective on legal and illegal comic downloads.
Marvel's Outreach to Female Consumers
November 26, 2006
In Part 2 of our Dan Buckley interview, we talk about Marvel's latest efforts to increase its sales to female consumers.
The State of the Market
November 26, 2006
In Part 1 of our Dan Buckley interview, we reviewed the state of the market on a channel by channel basis, and asked how Marvel will handle its publishing program for its big movie year in 2007.
In Spring 2007
November 20, 2006
Image Comics has announced the release of a Madman hardcover collection and the launch of a new monthly Madman series.
To Fill out Season Three
November 20, 2006
The CW has ordered eight more episodes of Veronica Mars, bringing the total to 20 episodes for its third season.
On Higher Sales
November 19, 2006
Trans World Entertainment, which acquired the Musicland chain earlier this year, reported a loss of $11.4 million in Q3, roughly the same as its $11.5 million loss a year ago.
Column by Steve Bennett
November 19, 2006
This week Bennett talks about new comic publishers and what formats might work best for them, shares the story of Superman's appearance on Phil Donahue, and takes his weekly turn past Web comics.
Only the 2nd Time 2 Flicks Top $40 Million
November 19, 2006
The CGI animated musical Happy Feet tap danced past the new James Bond film, earning an estimated total of $42.3 million.
