Adult Swim Block Debuts on Cartoon Network
August 20, 2001
The future of animated programming in America is about to receive a major jolt with the advent of the 'Adult Swim' block, which debuts on the Cartoon Network on September 2 at 10pm (ET and PT).
DBZ Movie Collection: Series 1 Bows In Jan.
August 19, 2001
Funimation has joined forces with Canadian-based Irwin Toy Company to create IF Labs, a new Fort Worth-based toy company that will be producing toys based on the Dragonball Z Movies and the original Dragon Ball series.
Licensing Booming, Toy Biz Cuts Losses, Publishing Flat
August 16, 2001
Marvel improved its cash position by $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2001, ending at mid-year with around $18 million in cash, up from under $15 million at the end of first quarter.
In Stores in September
August 15, 2001
After many false starts and the demise of Living Toyz, Elfquest action figures will finally reach stores this September.
Georgia Music Exclusive on First Two
August 14, 2001
Palisades Marketing has just announced the release of the first two resin mini-busts in its series of high-end Dragonball Z collectibles. Each resin mini-bust is four to six inches tall and comes pre-painted in the brilliant colors that are the hallmark of the DBZ series.
Diamond Releases Mid-Year Trends
August 14, 2001
Diamond has released some general mid-year category information, and while the shifts between categories are substantial year-over-year, the over-all business is stable with some positive underlying trends despite a tough economic environment in the 'real world.'
Both Sides Claim Victory in Mutant X Decision
August 11, 2001
Both Tribune Entertainment and 20th Century Fox claimed victory in Fox's lawsuit against Tribune and Marvel over the Mutant X syndicated TV series.
More Features, New Animation
August 8, 2001
The Shrek DVD, which debuts November 2, apparently aims to do as well in DVD and VHS sales as the film did at the box office. The two disk DVD contains a mind-numbing plethora of extra behind-the-scenes features.
Toys Bow in Q4
August 7, 2001
N2 Toys, the innovative toy company that created the Matrix figures and many other toys aimed at collectors '), is set to release action figures and statues based on the Shi comic series created by Bill Tucci.
Animated Feature Opens this Weekend
August 7, 2001
Osmosis Jones is this summer's big-budget animated film that you have heard the least about.
