Over Mutant X
November 2, 2003
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Tribune Entertainment has sued Marvel Enterprises for $100 million.
Embezzlement, Defections Derail Promising Publisher
November 2, 2003
In today's market, where manga is the fastest-growing element of printed pop culture, how could a company which has published over 50 volumes of Japanese and domestic manga be on the verge of collapse?
Collector Figures Out in March
November 2, 2003
Mezco Toyz is producing a line of ultra-cool action figures for the Hellboy movie, which is set for an April 2004 release.
Geppi Offers a Reward for a Near Mint Action #1
November 2, 2003
Steve Geppi, President and CEO of Diamond Comic Distributors, is offering a reward of up to $1 million for a near mint condition copy of the rare 1938 Action Comics #1 comic book that introduced Superman .
52 Episodes of Ghost in the Shell TV anime & Counting
November 2, 2003
The French anime site Sugoi is reporting that Production IG has announced the January 2004 debut of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Second Gig .
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.
