No FM in Feb.
December 6, 2002
CrossGen Comics has not provided FM International with solicitation material for titles shipping in February.
Sci Fi in the Wee Wee Hours
December 6, 2002
Tech TV has released the schedule for its Anime Unleashed programming block, which will appeal to viewers who enjoy realistic scenarios, complex relationships and flawed personalities.
Mechwarrior: Dark Age Campaign Gets Nod
December 4, 2002
The Toy Industry Association has nominated WizKids LLC for the Marketing Campaign of the Year Award based on the campaign for its science fiction collectible miniatures game, MechWarrior: Dark Age .
Sets Sci-Fi Channel Records
December 4, 2002
The first two episodes of Steven Spielberg Presents Taken have garnered the highest ratings in the history of the Sci-Fi Channel.
Will 'Captain Marvel' Return DC to the Big Screen?
December 4, 2002
New Line Cinema is teaming with sister company DC Comics to create a feature film based on Shazam! .
Let's Work Together for More!
December 4, 2002
Well-known comic writer, artist, and historian Trina Robbins saw recent retailer comments on comics for kids, and more specifically on comics for girls and sent us this comment on an issue about which she is both knowledgable and passionate.
Five New Figures Due in April
December 3, 2002
The next line of McFarlane Toy's popular Movie Maniacs series will exclusively feature Aliens & Predator figures.
Flow of DBZ Toys Expected to Continue
December 3, 2002
Irwin Toy Ltd., the Canadian toy company that produces Dragon Ball Z toys for North America, filed for bankruptcy this week as it dismissed some 135 of its 308 employees.
Lupin III Debuts in January
December 3, 2002
The Cartoon Network has announced three new anime series for its popular Adult Swim block, which is expanding to five times per week starting January 12.
Treasure Planet Tanks
December 3, 2002
Wall Street hammered Disney stock today as the company announced that it planned to write off some $47 million dollars of fourth-quarter earnings because of the disappointing box office debut of Treasure Planet.
DVDs Driving Back to the Warehouse
December 2, 2002
Spider-Man has now reached $815 million in worldwide box office. Meanwhile the Spider-Man video has been selling huge numbers, but not anywhere near the numbers that were shipped to retailers.
Prestigious Film Festival Showing
December 2, 2002
Sixteen dramatic films have been chosen to be shown at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2003, and among them is American Splendor , based on the life and work of comic writer Harvey Pekar.
