Signs New Deal with Activision
January 7, 2003
Marvel has announced higher guidance for 2002 and is predicting an even better year in 2003. Marvel raised its 2002 sales estimate $5 million to $280-$285 million for the year, and its 2002 EBIDTA estimate $6 million to $78-$83 million for the year.
Wants Marvels for All Ages
January 6, 2003
Rick Newman of Pet Shop Comics and Collectibles in Louisville, Kentucky saw the news about Marvel's revamp of Rawhide Kid and had this to say.
Now Set for April
January 3, 2003
The theatrical release of the Cowboy Bebop movie, which was originally scheduled for January, has been postponed until April.
Deal and Phenomenon of the Year
January 3, 2003
These awards are given as a way of reflecting on the events of the year and to draw some conclusions from them. We chose Jakks Pacific's acquisition of the Dragon Ball toy license as the Deal of the Year, and the divergent price trends in collectibles as the Phenomenon of the Year.
Jeremiah Renewed
December 18, 2002
Showtime has decided to greenlight a number of pilots for new series including Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions,...
Future To Sell To Diamond
December 15, 2002
We talked to Future Comics founder and CEO Bob Layton about about the founding of the company, the decisions they've made about distribution and their relationships with comic retailers, what they've got in the pipe, and the opportunities for getting their properties into the movies.
'It's Been a Long Time Coming'
December 11, 2002
We spoke to Gemstone Publishing owner Steve Geppi about his acquisition of the Disney license and his plans for the future in this two-part interview.
We Need a Marvel Kid's Comic
December 8, 2002
Darin Batten of All Star Comics and Games in Mishawaka, Indiana saw Timothy Davis' plea for comics for kids, and Brian Hibbs' response, and expressed his desire for a Marvel kid's comic.
Sci Fi in the Wee Wee Hours
December 6, 2002
Tech TV has released the schedule for its Anime Unleashed programming block, which will appeal to viewers who enjoy realistic scenarios, complex relationships and flawed personalities.
Sets Sci-Fi Channel Records
December 4, 2002
The first two episodes of Steven Spielberg Presents Taken have garnered the highest ratings in the history of the Sci-Fi Channel.