Who's Doing X-Men 3?
August 8, 2004
Fox has ended its first-look deal with X-Men and X2 director Bryan Singer.
Dollars Up, Numbers Down
July 21, 2004
In May three titles topped 175K in sales while in June no title even made it within sniffing distance of 175K.
Sales Estimates for June Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
July 21, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during June 2004.
X-3 Plans in Limbo
July 19, 2004
X-Men director Bryan Singer has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct the new Superman film.
Project in Limbo Once Again
July 12, 2004
Both Variety and the Hollywood Reporter have confirmed that Charlie's Angels' helmer McG (aka Joseph McGinty Nicol) will not be directing a new Superman film for Warner Bros.
In May
June 20, 2004
Three comic titles sold over 175,000 copies in the direct market in May, all with sales driven by variant cover promotions.
Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
June 20, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2004.
Starting Production Late this Year
June 17, 2004
Variety is reporting continuing progress on the Superman movie, with not-yet-hired director McG (aka Joseph McG Nichol) testing actors for the title role.
Up Almost 16% to 25,500 Attendees
June 2, 2004
Wizard Conventions has announced that Wizard World Philadelphia had a paid and promotional attendance total of 25,500, up almost 16% from last year's show.
Special Effects House, Stan Winston Hired
May 24, 2004
Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. has started to get its ducks in a row for the production of a new Superman film, which the studio has targeted for a summer 2006 release.
