Extended this Fall
February 3, 2004
The first version of the Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King DVD will be released in May, with the extended version expected in September. These release dates are substantially earlier than those for the DVDs of the first two movies,...
Out in April in Time for Van Helsing
February 1, 2004
Universal Studios Home Video has announced the release of three Monster Legacy DVD Collections on April 27.
Marvel vs. Sony Round 3
February 1, 2004
Marvel has sued Sony Pictures for the third time in the past year.
To Build on $2 Billion in Box Office Revenues
January 19, 2004
Marvel has hired David Maisel, at one time the Director of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning at Disney, as President and COO of Marvel Studios.
Catwoman Gets Big Play
January 20, 2004
This week's issue of Entertainment Weekly is the double-sized 2004 Guide issue, and it gives a double dose of attention to c om ic-based films due for release this year.
Andromeda Back For Fifth
January 19, 2004
The mutant-based TV series Mutant X has been renewed for a fourth season.
ROTK Slips to Fourth
January 18, 2004
After four weeks in the top position, Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King slipped to the #4 spot as Along Came Polly debuted with an estimated $27.6 million. ROTK is now #11 on the all-time list of top-grossing movies and is a cinch to move into the top ten next week.
New Trilogy From ADV Films
January 12, 2004
ADV Films announced the acquisition of the exclusive broadcast and home video rights for the new Fist of the North Star anime trilogy.
Tokyo Godfathers Opens Friday
January 11, 2004
Sunday's New York Times included an article about anime director Satoshi Kon by Dave Kehr entitled, 'New Contender for the Anime Throne.'
Batman and JLA-Based Construction Sets
January 5, 2004
Play Along will release a line of construction toys based on Batman and Justice League, to be called 'C3.'
