By the Creator of 'Voices of a Distant Star'
October 19, 2004
ADV Films has acquired the rights to a feature-length anime film from Makoto Shinkai.
Release Set for December 28
October 19, 2004
Dreamworks has announced that it will release Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence on DVD on Dec. 28.
'Lions, Tigers and Bears'
October 19, 2004
Image Comics is planning a January release for the first issue of Lions, Tigers and Bears .
Multi-Year Licensing Agreement
October 19, 2004
Marvel has signed a multi-year licensing deal with construction toy manufacturer Mega Bloks, Inc., which will enable the Montreal-based toy company to create a comprehensive line of toy products featuring Marvel superheroes.
For Distribution in the Book Trade
October 19, 2004
Eros Comix and Airship Entertainment/Studio Foglio have signed agreements with Diamond Book Distributors for bookstore distribution.
Eagle, WotC, Mayfair, Rio Grande Among Sponsors
October 19, 2004
A number of key game publishers are supporting the establishment of a National Games Week to be held during the fourth week in November.
Five Major Projects Per Year
October 18, 2004
The oldest film studio in Japan, Shochiku Co., is creating an anime division.
Among Mass Market Retailers
October 18, 2004
A survey of mass-market toy retailers in the St. Louis area in late August and again in September conducted by A.G. Edwards for Playthings magazine found that prices contracted between 1-3% over a range of toys as the stores geared up for the coming holiday season.
Allen Lipson Retires
October 18, 2004
Issac Perlmutter, Marvel's Vice Chairman and largest stockholder, has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2005.
While Predicting Lackluster Holiday Sales
October 18, 2004
The nation's two top toymakers reported declining sales for the third quarter of 2004 and predicted a challenging retail environment for the coming holiday season.
Based on 'Sid Meier's Pirates! PC Game'
October 18, 2004
Eagle Games has announced the boardgame version of Sid Meier's Pirates! PC Game .
Cover Price Now $12.98
October 18, 2004
Starting with its second anniversary issue in November, Newtype USA is bringing back the DVD insert.
