FOX May Let Series Die
February 13, 2002
The Fox Network is on the verge of cancelling Futurama in spite of solid ratings.
New Big O Set Plus Cowboy Bebop & Pilot Candidate
February 13, 2002
Bandai America unveiled its new line of toys for 2002 at the New York Toy Fair.
A Return To Its Roots
February 13, 2002
Once again McFarlane Toys had one of the most impressive showrooms at the New York Toy Fair.
Frank Cho Series Bows With July TPB
February 13, 2002
Image Comics, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this summer, just filled a gap in its lineup with the acquisition of Frank Cho's Liberty Meadows , one of the top contemporary humor comics.
LPC Says Over 1 Million Graphic Novels Sold in 2001
February 12, 2002
Connecticut-based book distributor LPC Group has signed an agreement to become the exclusive distributor to the book trade for Humanoids Publishing.
Clowes & Zwigoff Honored
February 12, 2002
Daniel Clowes and Terry Zwigoff have received a nomination from the Motion Picture Academy in the category of 'Best Screenplay Adapted From Another Medium.'
Two New Anime Series
February 12, 2002
Tokyopop announced today that it will add the Marmalade Boy and Brigadoon anime series to its growing lineup of anime and manga titles.
Strengthens CCG Biz
February 16, 2002
In a flurry of activity, Upper Deck is making a series of moves to strengthen its CCG business.
New Memphis DC To Service Southeast Retailers
February 11, 2002
Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. has announced that it is closing its Atlanta distribution center, effective after the February 27th distribution.
Gender Bender and Future Cop
February 10, 2002
With its stunning futuristic design Futurama is a natural for Rocket USA's line of walking tin wind-up figures, and the company unveiled two new Futurama figures at Toy Fair.
With Technology Leading the Way
February 10, 2002
Just twelve months after the major toy companies were talking about preferring 'play value' over 'property recognition,' licensing is back thanks to strong fourth quarter performances from Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings and the continuing sales of merchandise associated with perennial TV series like the Simpsons.
Rights Swap Gone Bad
February 10, 2002
A few weeks back we wrote about the filing of a lawsuit by Neil Gaiman (and Marvels and Miracles, LLC) against Todd McFarlane, his companies, and Image Comics regarding a dispute over Miracleman.
