And Makes Adult Fiction List
September 9, 2003
For the week ending September 7, its second week on the list, dot Hack Legend of the Twilight Volume 1 was the #1 title on the graphic novel list.
BAM, Target, W.H. Smith
September 9, 2003
Tokyopop is continuing to expand its presence in key chains this fall.
With TV Show, Video
September 9, 2003
King Features Syndicate announced that production has started on a new Popeye 3-D CGI animated TV special, with the first airing scheduled for prime time during the holiday season.
To Include 'The War'
September 9, 2003
Fast Forward Entertainment has announced that it is postponing the release of its CrossGen Campaign System Rule Book until December 2003 to incorporate the events from CrossGen's multi-title publishing event, The War.
On DVD and Video
September 10, 2003
The semi-fictional feature film Comic Book: The Movie will be released on VHS and DVD on January 27th, 2004 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Announcement Due Soon
September 11, 2003
ICv2 has learned that Watson-Guptill will announce an arrangement with Digital Manga.
Hearing On Injunction To Be Held In 30 Days
September 11, 2003
Although Federal Judge J. Owen Forrester did not grant White Wolf a temporary restraining order against Sony Pictures, he did call for an expedited 30-day discovery period prior to a hearing on a preliminary injunction.
And Action Figures
September 11, 2003
Tokyopop, the powerhouse manga publisher, is teaming with LA-based Jada Toys, Inc. to create a line of licensed die cast cars and action figures based on the Initial D property.
Protecting the d20 Trademark, While Allowing Freedom Under The OGL
September 9, 2003
Charles Ryan, the Category Manager for RPGs at Wizards of the Coast, has provided ICv2 with responses to questions we posed about the addition of 'decency' standards to the d20 license.
Christian Bale Has The Right 'Balance Of Darkness & Light'
September 11, 2003
English born actor Christian Bale ( Empire Of The Sun , American Psycho ) will portray Batman in the next Batman film, which is slated to start shooting in early 2004.
In Favor Of The OGL
September 11, 2003
Avalanche Press has announced that it is repositioning of its RPG line in the wake of changes announced by Wizards of the Coast.
Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
September 15, 2003
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2003.
