'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.
On Service and Knowledge
September 25, 2003
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey saw recent comments on competition between pop culture stores and chain retailers and offers his observations.
On Competing with Chains
September 25, 2003
Ed Sherman of Rising Sun Creations in San Diego, California, who started the most recent debate on competing with chains, and prompted considerable response.
For $100 Million
September 28, 2003
Screenwriter Larry Cohen ( Phone Booth ) and producer Martin Poll ( The Lion In Winter ) are suing Fox Entertainment for $100 million.
A Strategic Partnership
September 28, 2003
Canadian-based Corus Entertainment has announced the creation of a new Home Entertainment Division for its production, distribution and consumer products subsidiary, Nelvana Limited.
Bruce Cordell Adds Mindscapes Conversions To Mindshadows
September 24, 2003
Bruce Cordell, author of both the Psionics Handbook (published by WotC) and Mindscapes (published by Malhavoc Press), will provide conversion notes for Green Ronin's Mindshadows campaign setting.
Could Be Krypto
September 24, 2003
A DC Comics-based animated series slated for 2005 features Superman's dog Krypto.
Fantasy Comic Out In December
September 28, 2003
IDW Publishing has announced that it will release a pure fantasy title, Ashley Wood's Lore, in December.