For Possible Feature Film Or TV Series
March 18, 2003
Gale Ann Hurd, the producer of Universal's summer blockbuster The Hulk , is teaming with Emmett/Furla films to develop the Micronauts for feature film and television.
Theatrical Release in 05
March 13, 2003
LEGO has announced that Bionicles: Mask of Light, the Movie , a CGI feature from Miramax/Buena Vista Home Entertainment, will be released on DVD and VHS in September.
With Toys and Comics
March 10, 2003
Top Cow has announced that it is launching an animation division this August with comics and toys.
Raises 2003 Guidance, Again
March 2, 2003
Marvel released its Q4 and full year 2002 results on Monday, beating its own recently increased guidance, and raised its guidance for 2003.
Harder to Plan
March 1, 2003
It didn't take long for us to start getting comments on Marvel's new trade terms. Jason Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics and Toys sent us his thoughts.
Plus Simpsons & Talking Sports Figs
March 1, 2003
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles put Playmates Toys on the map and now they're back with a new series of action figures based on the slightly darker and edgier new Turtles animated series.
Monty Python, Marvel, Imports
March 1, 2003
Diamond Select's showroom at this year's New York Toy Fair was more crowded than ever. New licenses including Monty Python and the Holy Grail contributed to the growth as did the natural expansion of the Diamond's Marvel line.
Hulk, X2, LOTR
February 26, 2003
For 2003, Toy Biz has three of the hottest movie licenses-- Hulk , X2, and LOTR: Return of the King .
First Dragon Ball GT Toys Will Bow In Fall
February 25, 2003
Jakks Pacific just snagged the Dragon Ball license in late December, so it is quite understandable that the company is relying on pre-production work and molds from Irwin Toys and IF Labs.
In Production This Year
February 25, 2003
The right to create a live action film version of the venerable manga and anime property Lupin III has been granted to Hollywood production company Twilight Entertainment.
