To Build on $2 Billion in Box Office Revenues
January 19, 2004
Marvel has hired David Maisel, at one time the Director of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning at Disney, as President and COO of Marvel Studios.
Catwoman Gets Big Play
January 20, 2004
This week's issue of Entertainment Weekly is the double-sized 2004 Guide issue, and it gives a double dose of attention to c om ic-based films due for release this year.
Prequel to Lone Wolf and Cub
January 20, 2004
Samurai Executioner , the prequel to Lone Wolf and Cub, will be published by Dark Horse Comics beginning in June.
Storm Riders Novel Also Due in April
January 19, 2004
The Onegai Twins Novel Volume 1 will be the follow-up to the Onegai Teacher novel, but feature different characters and storyline.
Averages $3,750 Per Screen
January 19, 2004
Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers opened slightly stronger than his Millenium Actress , averaging $3,750 per screen in a very limited release.
Due Out in April
January 19, 2004
DVD File is reporting that the Babylon 5 Season 5 DVD Box Set will arrive on April 13 from Warner Home Video.
15 Episodes Nixed
January 19, 2004
Variety is reporting that the profanity-laden South Park cartoon series has been syndicated to more than 40% of the U.S. including 8 of the top 10 markets.
Andromeda Back For Fifth
January 19, 2004
The mutant-based TV series Mutant X has been renewed for a fourth season.
Adult Swim Expands to 6-Nights a Week in April
January 19, 2004
The Cartoon Network has announced that it has acquired broadcasting rights for the hugely popular (in Japan) anime series, Detective Conan .
By German Director Uwe Boll
January 19, 2004
White Wolf Publishing has announced an agreement with Uwe Boll for the film rights to Hunter: The Reckoning .
ROTK Slips to Fourth
January 18, 2004
After four weeks in the top position, Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King slipped to the #4 spot as Along Came Polly debuted with an estimated $27.6 million. ROTK is now #11 on the all-time list of top-grossing movies and is a cinch to move into the top ten next week.
An All-New Adventure!
January 17, 2004
A Paid Advertisement. Coming from CPM Manga in February is Alien Nine: Emulators , an all-new volume in this hit manga series!
