From Disney Channel
December 2, 2002
Tokyopop has announced two more 'Cine-manga' arising out of its relationship with Disney Publishing -- Lizzie McGuire and Kim Possible .
'Brian's Fly Is Open (To Debate)'
December 1, 2002
Atom Freeman of Brave New World Comics in Newhall, California read Brian Hibbs' comments on comics for kids, in which he expressed doubts about whether or not they would sell, and had this to say.
'Let's Get To It'
December 1, 2002
Rick and Jeannie Newman of Pet Shop Comics and Collectibles of Louisville, Kentucky saw Timothy Davis' plea for more comics for kids and added their voice to the chorus.
With Distributors, Retailer Case Pending
December 1, 2002
Toy and game maker Hasbro has been fined $7.7 million dollars in the UK for forcing distributors to fix toy and game prices.
Anime Unleashed
December 1, 2002
A number of sources are reporting that on-air promos for an anime block on Tech TV began airing over the weekend. Called Anime Unleashed, the block is to include Serial Experiments: Lain, Crest of the Stars, and Betterman.
Coming in June
December 1, 2002
Eden Studios has announced Zombie Smackdown , a new sourcebook for its All Flesh Must Be Eaten zombie RPG.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 30, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in December 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 30, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in December 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Starting from Scratch
November 30, 2002
IGN Filmforce has reported that the Conan movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which was to be scripted by John Milius and produced by the Wachowski brothers ( Matrix ) has fallen apart.
Five Properties--One to Three Books Each
November 30, 2002
Tokyopop has announced that it has acquired the rights to five manga properties created by the all-female artist collective CLAMP, and that they will begin releasing the nine volumes involved in April 2003.
Fourth Quarter Down, 2002 Up Over 2001
December 25, 2002
In a weak finish to a strong year, initial December dollar orders on comics and graphic novels from comic stores to Diamond U.S. were down 7% vs. a strong 2001, with comics down 6% and graphic novels down 13% vs. the year-ago periods.
Over Twice as Many Down as Up
November 29, 2002
Finishing out a softer fourth quarter, comic store orders for the top comics were weaker in December, with over twice as many titles dropping (sixteen) as increased (seven) in the top 25.
