For Graphic Novel Biz
June 3, 2004
Both Diamond and Tokyopop are undertaking (separate) major expansions into the United Kingd om .
Despite Early Release by EB
June 3, 2004
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King DVD appears to be selling even better than its two predecessors.
Based on Music Video Anime
June 3, 2004
Tokyopop has produced a 48-page Cine-Manga based on Linkin Park's new anime music video for 'Breaking the Habbit,' the newest single from the band's 4-times platinum album Meteora.
Plus 13 Late Issues of Spawn
June 3, 2004
Steve Tafuni of ST Comics and Cards in Mango, Florida, saw the comments by Tim Davis on late books from Image and sent us his agreement.
Starting with Malcolm in the Middle, Family Guy, The Simple Life
June 3, 2004
Tokyopop, Inc., has signed with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising to create Cine-Manga versions of hit Fox television shows for the first time.
Film Will Combine Animation and Live Action
June 3, 2004
Genndy Tartakovsky has signed with Sony to write and direct the long-awaited Astro Boy film, which will be a combination of live-action, animation and animatronics.
New Comics and Books in 05
June 3, 2004
IDW Publishing has announced that it will publish collected editions of the Grimjack comics as well as a new series by the original creators.
Decipher 'Heads Up'
June 6, 2004
Decipher has announced that inventory on the Reflections expansion for its Lord of the Rings TCG is getting low,...
For September
June 2, 2004
CPM Press will be launching two new $9.99 manhwa titles in September, both with story and art by the renowned Hyun Se Lee.
Case Closed (Detective Conan), Beyblade, Kare First Love
June 2, 2004
Viz Communications has announced the August release of the first manga volumes for Case Closed (originally titled Detective Conan in Japan), Beyblade, and in its shoujo line, Kare First Love .
Up Almost 16% to 25,500 Attendees
June 2, 2004
Wizard Conventions has announced that Wizard World Philadelphia had a paid and promotional attendance total of 25,500, up almost 16% from last year's show.
Action Figures & Collectibles
June 2, 2004
NECA has announced it has acquired the license to produce action figures and collectibles based on Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses cult-hit horror film.
