Shipping this Spring!
February 23, 2004
A Paid Advertisement. In celebration of the 30-year anniversary of Microman, specialty retailers can boost their sales potential this spring with the newest line of collectibles, the Microman Master Force Action Figures !
Sony's First CGI Feature
February 22, 2004
Sony Pictures Animation has announced its first feature-length computer-generated film, Open Season , which will feature the vocal talents of Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher and Debra Messing.
Cocoro Books to Publish Hideshi Hino's Horror Manga
February 22, 2004
Tokyo-based DH Publishing ( Anime Poster Art ) is set to release a series of horror graphic novels by Hideshi Hino under its Cocoro Books imprint.
Hardboiled Angel & Couple
February 22, 2004
Central Park Media has announced the release of its first two volumes of Korean comics (manhwa), Hardboiled Angel by Hyun Se Lee and Couple by Jae Sung Park and Sung Jae Park.
From Jim Valentino
February 22, 2004
Image Comics has made a change at the top, replacing Jim Valentino, who resigned this week as Publisher, with Erik Larsen.
Plus 'Winx Club' and Licensed BreaKeys
February 22, 2004
Upper Deck is planning a new CCG aimed at girls ( Winx Club ), a number of licensed releases for its BreaKey game, and several key trading card releases.
Monty Python, Godzilla, Cthulhu
February 22, 2004
Toy Vault has found its niche in today's toy market -- creating plush figures from cult properties such as Monty Python , Cthulhu , and Godzilla .
Will Help Finance Anime Series
February 19, 2004
According to the Japanese business newspaper, Nihon Kiezai Shimbun , ADV Films has formed an alliance with the Japanese publisher Mag Garden.
Filming Begins on March 16
February 19, 2004
Variety is reporting that Morgan Freeman will play Lucius Fox, the operating head of Bruce Wayne's industrial empire, in the new Batman: Intimidation film.
Filming to Start in May
February 19, 2004
Variety is reporting that Rob Bowman ( X-Files movie) is in negotiations with Fox to direct Elektra , a spin-off from the Daredevil movie.
New Licenses Include Rave Master, The Incredibles
February 19, 2004
Hasbro's 2004 line includes retro revivals and brand new media-driven properties.
With Teen Titans & Thunderbirds Toys
February 19, 2004
Bandai America has looked to the West for two of its most promising properties for 2004, Teen Titans and Thunderbirds .
