Shipping in January
November 2, 2002
The Topps Company is preparing to ship its Daredevil Movie Trading Cards to retailers in January, a full month before the film opens on Valentine's Day.
Issues Remain, Backlog Large
November 2, 2002
The Associated Press is reporting today that the West Coast Longshoremen have reached a tentative agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association that could pave the way for an era of labor peace on West Coast docks.
Pinnacle To Concentrate on Creative
November 2, 2002
Fast Forward's latest thrust is an alliance with the RPG publisher Pinnacle. Shane Hensley, President of the Pinnacle Entertainment Group, told ICv2 that under the new agreement Fast Forward 'will handle our solicitations, shipping, and mail order fulfillment.'
January Debut in NY and LA
November 2, 2002
According to Yahoo Movies, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie will open in January in theaters in New York and Los Angeles and slowly expand to other cities.
Retro Toon Revival
November 2, 2002
Paramount Pictures has given the green light to a computer-animated Mighty Mouse feature film, which will be produced by John Woo and Terence Chang.
G Gundam Hits the Midnight Run
October 30, 2002
Two series that have done very well on the Kids WB, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh, will now also air on the Cartoon Network in prime time on weeknights
Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Is First Litho
October 30, 2002
ADV Films announced a licensing agreement with Dreamwave Productions, which will enable Dreamwave to create certain licensed collectible merchandise items based on ADV films.
Comic Strip Hero To Follow Phantom
October 30, 2002
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Hyde Park Entertainment and Crusader Entertainment are teaming up to create a new movie featuring Mandrake the Magician.
'Don't Spin the Facts'
October 30, 2002
James Baird of New World Games and Comics in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
'Caused Me Great Concern'
October 30, 2002
Michael Tierney of the Comic Book Store in Little Rock, Arkansas and Collector's Edition in North Little Rock saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
Do a Poll
October 30, 2002
Mike Boze of HawgHead Comics in Fort Smith, Arkansas saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
Retailer Obscenity Conviction Stands
October 30, 2002
In a setback for First Amendment rights, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has denied the Petition for Discretionary Review of the 'display of obscenity' conviction of Texas comic retailer Jesus Castillo.
