Movie Opening June 29th
June 23, 2005
In its Wednesday edition USA Today covered three illustrated War of the Worlds volumes.
The Dark Knight Makes His Appearance
June 23, 2005
Fruits Basket Vol. 9 has now spent 4 weeks atop the BookScan list and Batman has begun his climb up the charts.
Warcry Expansion, Warhammer 40K, RPG
June 23, 2005
Sabertooth Games has announced a trio of releases for October.
Appellate Court Decision Unanimous
June 23, 2005
An Appellate Court panel of five judges unanimously agreed that Judge Charles Ramos had overstepped his bounds in a ruling in the lawsuit brought by Brian Hibbs against Marvel Comics in which the Judge rejected the settlement worked out by the two sides.
Four-Issue Mini-Series in 2006
June 22, 2005
America Online's KOL service for kids has announced a licensing agreement with DC Comics to develop comic books based on its popular Princess Natasha 'webisode' series.
CSG Out in August
June 22, 2005
WizKids Inc. has launched a Website for its new CSG, Rocketmen: Axis of Evil.
Anime Series From Geneon
June 22, 2005
The Kids' WB has acquired the broadcast rights to 26 episodes of the Viewtiful Joe anime series.
On 'Naruto' Apparel & Accessories
June 22, 2005
Viz Media has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with the Hot Topic retail chain for a comprehensive apparel and accessories line featuring Viz Media's popular Naruto property.
Also 'Case Closed,' 'Fruits Basket,' & 'Blue Gender'
June 22, 2005
FUNimation Productions has announced the awarding of the master toy license for Case Closed to Southern Island LLC. of Phoenix, Arizona.
First Toys in December
June 22, 2005
4Kids Entertainment has named Mattel as the master toy licensee for the popular One Piece manga and anime property.
Column by Steven Bates
June 21, 2005
This week Bates takes another look at the relationship between comics and film.
Bringing Cap 'Back to the Future'
June 21, 2005
Avi Arad, the head of Marvel Studios, discussed a number of Marvel-based movies including the ten films that Marvel will make itself over the next decade.
