On the Shonen Jump Home Video Label
July 18, 2005
Viz Media LLC. announced that it will release the Naruto and Hikaru no Go anime series on DVD under a new Shonen Jump Home Video imprint.
Few Regional Wholesalers Remain
July 18, 2005
Last week Koen Book Distributors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. District Court in New Jersey.
'I Don't Need Tumbleweeds'
July 18, 2005
Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester, New York saw the comment by A.G. Holliman of the Comic Strip suggesting a Friday street date for comics and disagrees.
First 100k U.S. Show?
July 17, 2005
Although the San Diego Comic-Con International maxed out the square footage in the San Diego Convention Center last year, growth in attendance appears to be continuing.
Coming from ArtBox
July 17, 2005
ArtBox Entertainment has obtained the licenses to produce trading cards, binders and tins for Z atchbell and One Piece , due for release in the fourth quarter of 2005.
FF Drops 60 Precent
July 17, 2005
Comedy ruled at the weekend box office with Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the 'R' rated Wedding Crashers finishing in the top spots.
Tokyopop Title Set for Fall 2006
July 17, 2005
Tokyopop announced an agreement with the Jim Henson Company to publish original manga titles based on three of the Henson Company's fantasy properties, including MirrorMask .
For FCBD in 'I Think I Can Manage'
July 17, 2005
Cliff Biggers of Dr. No's Comics, Games, and Books saw Steven Bates' column on age-appropriate giveaways for Free Comic Book Day and sent us this correction.
Increase Sales
July 17, 2005
A.G. Holliman of the Comic Strip in Tuscaloosa, Alabama wants the comic industry to consider the idea of a Friday street date for comics.
As Well as Program BET
July 17, 2005
Reginald Hudlin has indicated on his Website that he will continue to write the Black Panther comic book series for Marvel in addition to assuming duties as the chief programmer for the 24-hour BET cable network.
Numerous Creators Remain Unpaid
July 17, 2005
Early in 2005, Canadian publisher Dreamwave Productions closed its doors and declared bankruptcy, and a sizeable number of comic creators remain unpaid.
Trey Reilly Named Programs Manager
July 17, 2005
GAMA Executive Director Anthony Gallela announced a number of changing in the organization's staff.
