New Net Has 'Traction'
July 20, 2003
One of the prime topics at the ADV panel at the San Diego Comic-Con International was the rapid expansion of the Anime Network.
Including 'Transformers' Cinemanga & 'Macross 7 Trash'
July 20, 2003
Tokyopop has announced nine new titles including a full color 'cine-manga' series based on the Transformers Armada TV series.
Release Set For October 30, 2004
July 20, 2003
At a special Lady Death panel at the San Diego International Comic-Con, producer Andy Orjuela told the assembled audience that work was continuing on the Lady Death animated film.
'Gundam Seed' And 'Negima'
July 20, 2003
At a special Del Rey manga line panel at the San Diego Comic-Con, Betsy Mitchell, Del Rey VP/Editor-in-Chief, and Dallas Middaugh, Del Rey Director of Manga, announced the first two manga titles in the Random House/Del Rey manga line.
A Report From Comic-Con International 2003
July 16, 2003
At its current rate of growth Comic-Con International could actually outgrow San Diego's gargantuan Convention Center in a few years. Wednesday's Preview Night revealed a much-enlarged show, which has expanded to include two more exhibit halls this year than last.
Middaugh To Manage Acquisitions, Sales, and Marketing
July 15, 2003
Random House has announced that its Del Rey imprint will launch a manga line in Spring 2004, sourcing material from Japanese manga powerhouse Kodansha.
Cubix from WB, Sonic X, Shaman King
July 15, 2003
Fox has released its fall schedule for the Fox Box Saturday morning block programmed by 4Kids Entertainment.
Pop Culture Convention Set For March 19-21, 2004
July 14, 2003
Wizard Conventions, Inc. has announced its first west coast show, Wizard World Los Angeles.
First Fleer Card Series Out In Q4
July 13, 2003
Fleer Trading Cards has acquired the rights to create trading cards based on Hasbro's Transformers brand.
Three Weeks Before Final Film Debuts
July 13, 2003
Warner Home Video has announced that The Matrix Reloaded DVD (and VHS) will premier on October 14, some three weeks before the opening of the final film in the futuristic science fiction series, The Matrix Revolutions .
