No FM in Feb.
December 6, 2002
CrossGen Comics has not provided FM International with solicitation material for titles shipping in February.
Will 'Captain Marvel' Return DC to the Big Screen?
December 4, 2002
New Line Cinema is teaming with sister company DC Comics to create a feature film based on Shazam! .
Let's Work Together for More!
December 4, 2002
Well-known comic writer, artist, and historian Trina Robbins saw recent retailer comments on comics for kids, and more specifically on comics for girls and sent us this comment on an issue about which she is both knowledgable and passionate.
Prestigious Film Festival Showing
December 2, 2002
Sixteen dramatic films have been chosen to be shown at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2003, and among them is American Splendor , based on the life and work of comic writer Harvey Pekar.
'Brian's Fly Is Open (To Debate)'
December 1, 2002
Atom Freeman of Brave New World Comics in Newhall, California read Brian Hibbs' comments on comics for kids, in which he expressed doubts about whether or not they would sell, and had this to say.
'Let's Get To It'
December 1, 2002
Rick and Jeannie Newman of Pet Shop Comics and Collectibles of Louisville, Kentucky saw Timothy Davis' plea for more comics for kids and added their voice to the chorus.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 30, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in December 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 30, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in December 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Starting from Scratch
November 30, 2002
IGN Filmforce has reported that the Conan movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which was to be scripted by John Milius and produced by the Wachowski brothers ( Matrix ) has fallen apart.
Fourth Quarter Down, 2002 Up Over 2001
December 25, 2002
In a weak finish to a strong year, initial December dollar orders on comics and graphic novels from comic stores to Diamond U.S. were down 7% vs. a strong 2001, with comics down 6% and graphic novels down 13% vs. the year-ago periods.
