Viz Media's New Production Company
July 20, 2008
Viz Media announced that it has opened a wholly owned subsidiary, Viz Productions, “to produce and license live-action theatrical film and TV products based on animated and manga series.”
International Markets, Huge Library of Material
July 20, 2008
In Part Three, Hoffs talks about markets outside of North America and how that affects film development, and the vast manga library Viz Productions has access to for its film projects.
Licensing, Formats, Distribution
July 20, 2008
Part Two, Jason Hoffs discusses possibilities for licensing to studios vs. producing in-house and decisions about format and distribution.
Developing Film from Manga Properties
July 20, 2008
In Part One, Hoffs talks about manga source material for Viz Productions films and how those films could work in both domestic and international markets.
'Naruto,' 'Bleach,' & 'Death Note'
July 14, 2008
Episodes of Naruto, Bleach , and Death Note will be available for purchase and download via the iTunes Store .
Interview with Marc Weidenbaum and Eric Searleman
July 13, 2008
We caught up with Viz Media's Marc Weidenbaum and Eric Searleman, who are heading up the company's high-powered entry into the original comics business.
Due in 2009
July 7, 2008
Viz Media has announced the acquisition of four new manga series that will debut in 2009.
Rare Appearance By a Top Manga-Ka
May 20, 2008
Viz Media and Shonen Jump will welcome Bleach creator Tite Kubo at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International.
1st Blue Dragon DVD in September
April 21, 2008
Viz Media announced the release the 62-episode Hunter x Hunter anime series.
In U.S.
April 20, 2008
To no one’s surprise, Viz announced at its New York Comic Con press conference that it will publish Ultimo , the new collaboration between Stan Lee and Shaman King manga-ka Hiroyuki Takei in the U.S.
