Enters Long Pipeline of Marvel Flicks
August 13, 2001
Variety is reporting that in ongoing negotiations, the union representing Canadian actors has offered a no-strike agreement to 20th Century Fox so the studio can begin shooting its Daredevil film in Montreal as early as November.
Bows September 25
August 13, 2001
Based on the popular shojo manga title by Clamp, X is a fascinating take on the post-apocalypse science fiction/fantasy adventure.
Anime Good Girls in Painted Pewter
August 13, 2001
D-Boy, Inc., in association with Studio Tron and Fanboy, Inc. plans to release a series of collectible pewter statues based on the gorgeous female leads in Kia Asamiya's Silent Mobius manga.
COO Parker Quashes Rumor
August 13, 2001
When we were finally able to reach him for comment, Diamond COO Chuck Parker laid to rest the rumor that Diamond owner Steve Geppi had made an offer for Wizard of the Coast's TSR division.
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.
