4-Disk Disney Treasures Set Bows in December
August 13, 2001
Mickey Mouse is coming to DVD in a big way. Twenty-six full color classic Mickey Mouse cartoons from the 1930s will be included on one disk, in a four-disk set that is due out from Disney in December.
Demonstrates Shojo's Potential
August 13, 2001
Robert Boyd of LPC, the company that sells Tokyopop titles to bookstores, told ICv2 that Sailor Moon sells better than any of the other graphic novels his company reps by a factor of 'at least' 1.5.
Limited Quantity Available from Cartoon Network Now
August 12, 2001
In an unprecedented move, the Cartoon Network is offering six different Samurai Jack action figures through its online store.
As Mechwarriors
August 12, 2001
One of Tribune's new projects is MechWarriors , which is based on Microsoft's science fiction game, Battletech (which Microsoft acquired from FASA).
Both Sides Claim Victory in Mutant X Decision
August 11, 2001
Both Tribune Entertainment and 20th Century Fox claimed victory in Fox's lawsuit against Tribune and Marvel over the Mutant X syndicated TV series.
Pioneer Has Loads of Shojo
August 11, 2001
Sailor Moon 's success, first in syndication and then on the Cartoon Network has paved the way for current wave of interest in shojo titles.
No Extras, Just Pumped Up Pictures and Sound
August 11, 2001
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment is introducing a line of 'SuperBit' DVDs that have no extra features but twice as many digital bits dedicated entirely to providing the best possible picture and sound.
Products Will Be Reviewed
August 8, 2001
Wizards of the Coast is going to enforce exact compliance with the Open Gaming Licensing agreement.
More Features, New Animation
August 8, 2001
The Shrek DVD, which debuts November 2, apparently aims to do as well in DVD and VHS sales as the film did at the box office. The two disk DVD contains a mind-numbing plethora of extra behind-the-scenes features.
Sixth Printing Ships Today
August 8, 2001
Daniel Clowes' Ghost World graphic novel, the basis for the film Ghost World , sold out its fifth printing in less than a week. It shipped last Friday, August 3, and was sold out as of today.
Toys Bow in Q4
August 7, 2001
N2 Toys, the innovative toy company that created the Matrix figures and many other toys aimed at collectors '), is set to release action figures and statues based on the Shi comic series created by Bill Tucci.
Animated Feature Opens this Weekend
August 7, 2001
Osmosis Jones is this summer's big-budget animated film that you have heard the least about.
