Hollywood Conjures Up Its Own Superheroes
February 17, 2005
Columbia Pictures is ready to finance Tonight, He Comes , a dark superhero tale written by Vincent Ngo, as a vehicle for Will Smith.
A 4-Part 'Director's Cut'
February 16, 2005
IDW Publishing has announced an agreement with Universal Studios to publish a comic book mini-series based on the offbeat zombie comedy, Shaun of the Dead .
Plans 'Risk Free' Launch
February 16, 2005
Comic Images has acquired the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for the Myths & Legends CCG .
Plenty of Potential (and Potential Pitfalls)
February 15, 2005
Constantine , opened with a bang in five Asian markets, setting records during a Chinese New Year's weekend.
DC to Continue Publishing 'Spirit Archives'
February 15, 2005
Will Eisner titles published by Dark Horse are not affected by W.W. Norton's acquisition of the rights to fourteen graphic novels by the late comic book grandmaster.
Ruling on Appeal By June
February 14, 2005
Retailer Brian Hibbs' class action lawsuit against Marvel Comics (for failure to accept returns) has been dealt a setback by the presiding judge.
Complete Backlist Will Be Available
February 14, 2005
W.W. Norton & Company has acquired the worldwide rights to all fourteen graphic novels created by Eisner.
'Create Bounce-back Traffic'
February 13, 2005
Robert Scott of Comickaze in San Diego, California saw the comment from Sara Grey on the Spider-Man 2 movie going out free with the first million of Sony's new portable game platform and feels there are better ways to capitalize on media tie-ins to drive traffic to comic stores.
Under Fierman
February 13, 2005
New DC Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing Stephanie Fierman has gone right to work, reorganizing her department shortly after her arrival last month.
Where's the Connection to the Original Product?
February 10, 2005
Sara Grey of Mira Mesa Comic Gallery in San Diego, California saw our story on the inclusion of free copies of Spider-Man 2 with the first million of the new PlayStation Portable and wants such promotions to include a connection to the products that spawned the property.
