Strong Reviews Could Do The Same For The Second
August 24, 2003
The first edition of 10,000 copies of Craig Thompson's Blankets has sold out quickly from publisher Top Shelf Comics.
To Create Toys Based On Adv?s Anime and Manga Releases
August 24, 2003
AD Vision, Inc. the parent company of ADV Films, Newtype USA , ADV Manga, and the Anime Network, announced the formation of a new division, ADV Toys.
Per-Theater Average High, But Some Key Titles Are Hard To Find
August 24, 2003
American Splendor expanded from six theaters to 32 in its second weekend of release and had the highest per-screen average ($15,156) among films showing in more than one theater.
With Free Subscription to Newsletter
August 21, 2003
ICv2 has announced that it is launching a new subscription drive to encourage retailers to subscribe to its free e-mail newsletter by offering a free fabric briefcase to each new retailer subscriber.
'Move On'
August 21, 2003
Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw the discussion on Fallen Angel and sent us a very funny comment, which we were unfortunately unable to print. Then he decided to send us another, all kidding aside.
It Could Be A Memorable Catfight
August 20, 2003
Warner Brothers has offered Sharon Stone the role of Laurel in the Catwoman film that is currently under development.
TV Ads & Exclusive DBZ CCG Cards
August 21, 2003
Next week Funimation launches what could well be its best-selling release of the year, Dragonball Z Movie 8: Broly -- The Legendary Super Saiyan DVD.
Also A New Anime Series Slated For 2004
August 20, 2003
Natsume Maya is reporting that a live action version of Gigantor (known as Tetsujin 28-go in Japan) will debut theatrically in Japan in the fall of 2004.
Shooting To Start In October
August 20, 2003
The Kung Fu Cinema Website is reporting that legendary Hong Kong film director Tsui Hark will direct a live action film based on the Japanese street racing manga, Initial D .
RPGs Based On Margaret Weis Novels
August 20, 2003
Fast Forward Entertainment, Inc. has added four RPG products based on Margaret Weis' popular DragonVarld series of fantasy novels to its 2004 schedule of releases.
RahXephon & Full Metal Panic Books Out In October
August 20, 2003
ADV Films recently announced an extensive manga line but the mega-anime packager and distributor turned publisher is going to put out more than just manga.
Now the Story Can Be Told
August 19, 2003
The Stripperella comic was originally supposed to be a promotional tool for the TV series; the work had been commissioned by TNN, and Humanoids was to handle printing and distribution.
