In Production This Year
February 25, 2003
The right to create a live action film version of the venerable manga and anime property Lupin III has been granted to Hollywood production company Twilight Entertainment.
Teen Titans & Xiaolin Showdown
February 25, 2003
The Kids WB, the number one broadcast network in ratings for the youth demographic, announced an ambitious schedule for the rest of 2003.
Sarah Michelle Moves On
February 25, 2003
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar will not be back for another season.
March Up 9%
February 24, 2003
Comic orders for Q1 of 2003 were nearly the same as they were in the same period last year (down .5%), after a 9% gain in March balanced drops earlier in the quarter.
LOTR, Trek, Bond, Simpsons
February 24, 2003
Sideshow Collectibles continues to target hardcore collectors with a bevy of superbly sculpted polystone figures.
Due Out In Late May
February 24, 2003
Mongoose Publishing, England's leading RPG publisher, has acquired the license to produce a roleplaying game based on the Babylon 5 television series from Warner Bros.
Jamie Boardman Will Oversee 2000 AD Props
February 24, 2003
Rebellion has named Jamie Boardman as the editor for its line of graphic novels that will feature characters and comics from 2000 AD.
Mike Zeck Will Draw 'Silent' Issue
February 24, 2003
Image Comics and Devil's Due Studio have planned some major happenings for the G.I. Joe comic series in 2003. In addition to the G.I. Joe vs. Transformers crossover series...
To Publish Black Tide Books & Comics
February 24, 2003
Left Field Ink, Inc., a design and printing firm with over 10 years experience in the entertainment and consumer products industry, is forming a new subsidiary, Angel Gate, which will focus on children's and young adult entertainment.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
February 23, 2003
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in March 2003 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
February 23, 2003
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in March 2003 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Batman Slips, Marvels Up and Down
February 23, 2003
Orders on top comic titles were a mixed bag for March, with Batman slipping a bit after climbing for four consecutive months, four Marvel Ultimate books in the top ten all climbing, and other Marvel books mostly down.
