In Addition To A Justice Dept. Investigation
October 5, 2003
It has been a year since Stan Lee Media filed for bankruptcy and was dissolved, but its activities continue to be the subject of investigations.
Debuting This Month
October 1, 2003
One of the surprise anime hits of 2003 in the U.S., Ai Yori Aoshi goes back on the air this month in Japan with a new season entitled Ai Yori Aoshi -- Enishi.
More Defendants Could Be Added
September 30, 2003
Upper Deck, the licensed U.S. manufacturer of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game , has sued approximately 50 individuals and companies for marketing and distributing counterfeit starter decks, booster packs, and individual cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! CCG .
Loosely Based On The Kurosawa Masterpiece
September 30, 2003
At the recently concluded Anime Weekend Atlanta Bandai Entertainment announced the acquisition of Kaze No Yojimbo , a 25-episode anime series, which is loosely based on Akira Kurosawa's 1961 masterpiece Yojimbo .
Clone War Figures Are Target Exclusives
September 30, 2003
Hasbro is showing off its new Star Wars figures for the spring of 2004. With the final chapter in the Star Wars saga set for a summer 2005 release, things should start to heat up in the Star Wars domain next summer.
In December Shipping Benefit Book
September 30, 2003
This December, Marvel Comics is publishing a special benefit book featuring Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk.
Angel Sanctuary & Hana-Kimi
September 30, 2003
Viz announced two major new shoujo manga series at Anime Weekend Atlanta, Angel Sanctuary and Hana Zakari No Kimitachi E .
Aspen #1 Out In October
September 30, 2003
Aspen Comics spokesman Frank Mastromauro has announced on the Top Cow message boards that the lawsuit between Aspen Comics and Top Cow 'has been completely resolved.'
To Develop Lesser Known Properties
September 29, 2003
According to an article in today's Variety Marvel Enterprises is exploring the possibilities of producing its own movies with budgets ranging from $8 million to $50 million.
Project Still In 'Development Hell'
September 29, 2003
Variety is reporting that screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis is the latest Tinseltown scribe to be given the formidable task of creating a viable Wonder Woman screenplay.
Paves The Way For Full Exploitation Of The Property
September 29, 2003
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. has announced the settlement of a lawsuit brought by former Marvel Comics creator Joe Simon, who sued Marvel in 1999 in order to regain possession of the Captain America character, which he and Jack Kirby created.
GAMA's Executive Director For Five Years
September 29, 2003
GAMA Executive Director Mark Simmons has released a statement announcing his resignation.
