Kaiyodo's Evangelion Figures Affected
April 3, 2003
The Japanese company Reds, which designed, imported, distributed and manufactured toys has apparently gone out of business -- a bankruptcy that has potential ramifications for the U.S. market.
Including Crumb, Frazetta, & Shirow
April 3, 2003
Tide-Mark's list of 2004 calendars includes at least nine entries that will have strong resonance with pop culture retailers who deal in comic books and RPGs.
Carl Macek Is Producing
April 3, 2003
This July, ADV Films will release Aura Battler Dunbine , a classic 49-episode anime series from 1983. In spite of its historic importance and quality, this anime series has never been released in the U.S.
Champions and Silver Age Sentinels
April 3, 2003
Hero Games and Guardians of Order have announced plans to publish a shared-universe crossover adventure for Champions and Silver Age Sentinels .
For Toonami & Adult Swim Blocks
April 3, 2003
The Cartoon Network, which has been troubled with low ratings for much of its schedule, managed to score some impressive gains during the anime-dominated Toonami and Adult Swim blocks.
Transition To CrossGen Complete By Fall
April 3, 2003
MV Creations has clarified the effects of the publisher's shift from Image to CrossGen's CGE imprint
Theatrical Release Starts Today
April 2, 2003
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Knockin' On Heaven's Door) opens today in limited release (LA and New York), but even more important for pop culture retailers is the fact that the DVD release of the Cowboy Bebop Movie has been set for June 24.
With Commentary By Max Allan Collins
April 2, 2003
This May Collectors Press will publish Calendar Girl , a full color collection of pin-up illustrations from the post-World War II era.
Core Rulebook Available As Download
April 2, 2003
Atlas Games has come up with a unique marketing strategy for a mature RPG line -- the publisher is offering the public a free download of the core rulebook.
Red Route To Distribute To Book Stores
April 2, 2003
Tokyopop, now certified by BookScan as the leading U.S. manga publisher, is expanding its reach to include the United Kingdom and opening a London office for its British subsidiary, Tokyopop U.K., Ltd.
Thomas Jane To Play Frank Castle
April 2, 2003
Artisan Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today that actor Thomas Jane will play Frank Castle, the tortured vigilante known as 'The Punisher,' in the film version of the Marvel Comic series.
Remake of '33 Classic A Pet Project
April 2, 2003
Peter Jackson of the mega-successful Lord of the Rings films has decided to start work on his version of the classic monster film King Kong as soon the final film in LOTR trilogy, The Return of the King , is released
