David Slade to Helm
September 7, 2005
Columbia Pictures and Ghost House have announced that David Slade has been signed to direct the big screen adaptation of 30 Days of Night .
'We Can't Stay Open with No Sales'
September 6, 2005
Tom Ray of groundZero in Mobile, Alabama has a store in a Katrina-affected area and has seen his business severely affected.
'Hello Kitty' Meets 'Mazinger Z'
September 6, 2005
Bandai is preparing to launch Panda-Z , a startling combination of panda cuteness and robot conflict.
Trade Paperback Out This Fall
September 6, 2005
Alias Enterprises has announced that producer David Tischman ( Damn Nation ) has acquired the screen rights to the comic book series Deal With the Devil.
Available in December
September 6, 2005
Diamond has announced that it is importing 3 figures from Tim Burton's Corpse Bride.
Deal to Make Movies Is Set
September 6, 2005
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. announced the completion of a $525 million non-recourse debt facility to finance a slate of up to ten live action films.
DC Open in Seattle
September 6, 2005
Battlefront Miniatures Ltd. has opened a distribution center in Seattle.
Industry Mobilizes for Katrina Relief
September 6, 2005
A full week after the passage of Hurricane Katrina the fate of Gulf Coast comic book and game retailers remains as murky as the waters that submerged much of the Crescent City.
Industry-wide Benefit?
September 5, 2005
Timothy Davis of Alternate Reality in Chicago, Illinois was moved by the Katrina devastation to suggest industry-wide support from the comic industry.
Nokia Expands N-Gage Games
September 5, 2005
Nokia is adding another property from paper-based games to its N-Gage cell phone gaming platform: Settlers of Catan is joining Rifts.
More Toy Play, Plus TCG
September 5, 2005
This fall, two launches will capitalize on the success of Xiaolin Showdown.
New Game Properties in '06
September 5, 2005
Wizards of the Coast has several Magic: The Gathering releases planned for its Ravnica block. Guildpact will be released on February 3, 2006, and Dissension will be released at a later date to be determined.
