In December to Qualify for the Academy Awards
November 2, 2003
According to the Yomiuri Shimbun, Satoshi Kon's latest anime feature Tokyo Godfathers will open simultaneously in Japan and the US on December 29.
Shipping in December
October 30, 2003
Toycom has released photos and details of two 6-inch action figures based on the .hack//SIGN anime series directed by Kouichi Mashimo ( Noir ).
Arrives in Stores on December 3
October 30, 2003
Viz LLC is including an exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG card in Shonen Jump, Vol. 2 #1 , which ships to retailers on December 3.
And Manga
October 30, 2003
Viz, LLC, has announced the acquisition of North American home video rights for Saikano ( Saishuu Heiki Kanojo ) also known as She, the Ultimate Weapon .
And Gets Religion With 'The Bible: Eden'
October 30, 2003
IDW Publishing plans to get 2004 off to a horrific start by releasing the 30 Days of Night Annual 2004 by writer Steve Niles and artist Ben Templesmith.
13-Episode Adaptation of Tezuka's Masterwork
October 30, 2003
Natsume Maya is reporting that a 13-episode anime series based on Osamu Tezuka's manga masterwork, Phoenix ( Hi No Tori ), is currently in production and will be broadcast in the spring of 2004.
For Toys, Movies, Videogames
October 30, 2003
BMA Toys announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in the comic book property Deadworld from Caliber Comics.
Almost as Popular as Spongebob
October 29, 2003
Tokyopop and Nickelodeon have teamed up to create a new Cine-Manga series based on The Fairly Oddparents animated cartoon series created by Butch Hartman.
The Second Miss Mizuho Figure From Toycom
October 29, 2003
Toycom is taking orders for a new 6-inch PVC statue from the Please Teacher anime and manga series.
Will John Cusack Play Nite Owl?
October 29, 2003
Will Alan Moore's Watchmen ever make it to the big screen? There is no doubt that a large portion of comic fandom sincerely hopes that it will -- check out the accompanying faux movie poster created by a zealous Watchmen acolyte.
First DVD Box Set Out on December 2
October 29, 2003
The anime series Great Teacher Onizuka ( GTO ) is headed for the premium cable channel ShowtimeNext, where it will be broadcast on weekdays during November.
Major Expansion Due in December
October 29, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has announced that it has sold more than one million D&D Miniatures since their release on September 26. The sales have all come from two randomized skus, Entry Packs and Harbinger Expansion Packs .
