Shipping this Winter!
September 28, 2003
A Paid Advertisement. From Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark sci-fi anime comes this first series of trading figures depicting all of the major characters in detailed and faithful dioramic recreations of scenes from the film that you build! Imported from Japan!
'Geneon Entertainment' As Of October 1
September 28, 2003
Key anime supplier Pioneer Entertainment is changing its name to 'Geneon Entertainment' on October 1.
To Release Comics, Books, Toys, & Animation
September 28, 2003
Mike Kunkel's Astonish Comics ( Herobear ) has joined forces with Scott Sava's Blue Dream Studios.
Late Orders Cause Problems
September 24, 2003
In response to queries from ICv2, Score's Jonathan Quesenberry defended his company's rollout of the new Yu-Yu Hakusho CCG .
No Trademark, But Content Will Remain Unchanged
September 24, 2003
We contacted the Valar Project to find out whether the company had voluntarily abandoned the d20 trademark or was forced to do so by Wizards of the Coast.
American Manga By Lea Hernandez
September 24, 2003
NBM, the leading U.S. publisher of European graphic novels, will publish it first manga book in the popular 5' x 7' format.
Third Film Also Planned
September 23, 2003
Variety is reporting that Underworld , which topped the box office last weekend with a take of over $22 million, will likely be the first film in a trilogy from Lakeshore Entertainment and Screen Gems.
'Manga Madness' Out In March
September 25, 2003
North Light Books, an imprint of F+W Publications (the parent company of Krause Publications), is launching IMPACT, a new line of comics-related drawing books.
And Schedules 26 Titles For October
September 25, 2003
A variety of sources are reporting that CrossGen has undergone a major restructuring which reportedly includes the laying off of up to 25 people, and a switch from salaries to page rates for at least some creators.
Parker Posey Joins The Cast
September 25, 2003
Shooting of the third installment of the Blade franchise has begun in Vancouver.
Plus a Freddy vs. Jason 2-Pack
September 25, 2003
Toy manufacturer NECA has announced that it will be producing action figures based on Quentin Tarentino's Kill Bill .
Two Per Year, First Due in 2005
September 25, 2003
Sony Pictures Entertainment, which is based in Culver City, California, has announced an ambitious program to produce animated feature films in Japan.
