From Lucasfilm
October 26, 2005
Viz Media has announced that Tonik Barber has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Business Affairs and General Counsel.
'Naruto' Remains Strong
October 25, 2005
The Cartoon Network's influence on the sales of graphic novels in bookstores was very much in evidence during the first two weeks in October.
New Episodes Start October 22nd
October 20, 2005
After a considerable hiatus the Yu Yu Hakusho anime is back on the Cartoon Network.
10% Off Through Hobby Distributors
October 19, 2005
Bandai is offering retailers a 10% discount on Starters and Boosters for the One Piece CCG during Nov.
In January 'Shonen Jump'
October 18, 2005
The Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon card comes stateside as a special premium with the January issue of Shonen Jump .
How About 'Shonen Batman?'
October 10, 2005
Steve Oto of Alternate Realities in Scarsdale, New York saw Steve Bennett's comments on comic formats and suggests a Japanese-style format for American periodical comics.
'Nana' Remains in the Top 3
October 3, 2005
The live action film based on Ai Yazawa's Nana manga came in at #3 at the box office in Japan this past weekend.
Coming in November
September 27, 2005
Viz Media will be releasing two Full Metal Alchemist Box Sets November 15th.
All 7 Volumes of 'Naruto' in the Top 20
September 25, 2005
Viz's Naruto manga dominated the BookScan report for the week ending September 18th.
On a New Manga Series
September 20, 2005
Viz Media, LLC., has announced a partnership with the World Bank to create and distribute 1 World Manga.