Will Smallville Change the Superhero Ethos?
August 27, 2001
In an article in today's Los Angeles Times , staff writer Geoff Boucher asks whether Superman is 'Undressed for Success?' in Smallville , the new WB television series that chronicles the Man of Steel's teenage years.
Due in 2002, Details Murky
August 27, 2001
Variety is reporting that the Wachowski's have commissioned several different anime directors to create anime 'episodes' for The Matrix .
All Major Summer Hits Bow in Vid in Q4
August 26, 2001
Paramount has announced that Lara Croft: Tomb Raider will be available on both VHS and DVD on November 13. Paramount will release the VHS version of Tomb Raider at a high 'rental' price, rather than the lower 'sell-through' price.
Witchblade Renewed
August 26, 2001
The diversity of cable product offerings provides pop culture retailers with opportunities to serve groups of collectors that are largely ignored by the mass market.
Action Figures, Comics, CCG, CDs and More
August 26, 2001
Europe's top selling line of action figures has already made a big impression on the U.S.
Reorders Make a Difference
August 26, 2001
DC, which was #2 in market share for July based on advance orders was #1 in market share based on shipments.
Another Comic Movie Close
August 25, 2001
According to Variety , Frank Miller and Geoff Darrow are in talks with Warner Bros. for the movie rights to their Hard Boiled property, which was published as a comic by Dark Horse in the early 90s.
Tank Rolls in November
August 24, 2001
WizKids, makers of the category-defining Mage Knight CMG (collectible miniature game) has announced plans for its biggest figure ever -- t he Black Powder Rebel Tank -- which will ship in November.
Your Comments and Our Answers
August 22, 2001
Since we published our series of articles on the shojo phenomenon and launched our Grow with Shojo promotion, we've received numerous comments on both.
Asks--Should a Christian Play Dungeons and Dragons?
August 22, 2001
Pamphleteer Jack Chick has provided a platform on his website for a new attack on roleplaying games, publishing a 10,000 word screed on the topic by William Schnoebelen.
Akira, DBZ CCG, Farscape Big Winners
August 22, 2001
The big players seemed to dominate this month, with multiple products associated with the strongest properties taking many of the top slots.
Adults Only Titles
August 21, 2001
Image has announced that it will publish the Joe Michael Linsner Library , which consists of graphic novel editions of all Linsner's works, a high end art book, as well as a new Dawn series.
