First Series Ships in September
July 25, 2001
Sideshow Toys has partnered with the WETA Workshop to create multiple lines of polystone collectibles based on the Lord of the Rings films.
Statues, Die-casts, and Action Figures
July 25, 2001
Diamond Select has signed an agreement to create statues, die-cast cars, and action figures based on the anime properties controlled in the U.S by Central Park Media.
DC Holds the Books, Marvel Doesn't
July 25, 2001
ICv2 drilled down on the comic release date issue with DC VP Sales and Marketing Bob Wayne and Executive Vice President Paul Levitz.
DVD Rules!
July 24, 2001
The retailer sales numbers that ICv2 has collected for June continue to display the trends that we have seen over the past six months.
Weekly on Adult Swim Block
July 24, 2001
According to a Bandai spokesperson, Cowboy Bebop will indeed be broadcast on the Cartoon Network.
DC Engages Marvel
July 23, 2001
After remaining silent for months in the face of chiding from Marvel's Bill Jemas, DC Comics spokesman Bob Wayne fired off a flurry of verbal jabs at Marvel.
A Chance To Try A Category Without Risk
July 23, 2001
Diamond Comic Distributors is bringing back its Video Overship program for the fourth quarter of 2001.
Illustrated Prose Project Aimed At Bookstores
July 23, 2001
Marvel Comics has announced a 'fully painted illustrated prose project' that teams writer Greg Rucka with artist Yoshitaka Amano.
Comic-con Bigger, Will Expo Survive?
July 22, 2001
San Diego, California. The San Diego Comic-Con International and Expo wrapped up here today as exhausted exhibitors packed up their wares when the Expo ended at 5 p.m.
Who Else?
July 22, 2001
Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada announced that Spider-Man creator Stan Lee will write the comic book adaptation of the Spider-Man movie, which is currently in production and scheduled to be released on May 2, 2002.
Spider-Man, Digimon, Power Rangers Shows Included
July 22, 2001
The Walt Disney Company will pay some $3.2 billion to purchase Fox Family Worldwide, which owns the Fox Family Channel and other cable properties in some 50 countries. In addition Disney will acquire Fox Kids International as well as the Saban Entertainment library.
20th Anniversary Relaunch
July 22, 2001
Mattel is bringing back He-Man and the Masters of The Universe action figures, but don't expect to see the same muscle-bound hero: the new He-Man is a relatively trim 'titan of triceps.'
