Plus a Guide to Animation on DVD
July 14, 2002
Stonebridge Press, the company that published the extremely useful Anime Encyclopedia , has announced two new titles of special interest to retailers who deal in anime, and/or animation.
And Gutsoon! Consulting Editor Sam Humphries
July 12, 2002
At the recently concluded Anime Expo, we were able to interview Nobu Horie, Chairman of Gutsoon! parent Coamix Inc. and Sam Humphries, Gutsoon Consulting Editor, to get more details about the planned launch and other Gutsoon! plans.
The Growth Is in Bookstores
July 10, 2002
We interviewed Tokyopop VP--Information Services Mike Kiley at Anime Expo, and talked about the shifting channels of distribution for manga, as well as Tokyopop's background and plans.
And Akira Film Comic Rights
July 9, 2002
Tokyopop announced two new acquisitions at the recently concluded Anime Expo. The first was the Lupin III (pronounced 'Lupin the Third') manga by renowned creator Monkey Punch (Kazuhiko Kato).
Plus G Gundam on Cartoon Network and on DVD
July 9, 2002
Bandai's Jerry Chu updated us on Bandai's plans for the coming months at Anime Expo.
And Announces New Acquisitions
July 9, 2002
Pioneer Entertainment announced its upcoming global 10th anniversary celebration promotion at the recent Anime Expo.
First Release this Winter
July 7, 2002
Fantasy Flight Games of Roseville, Minnesota announced that it has acquired the rights to create board games based on the hugely popular Dragon Ball Z animated series.
Adult Version Questionable
July 7, 2002
Dark Horse Comics has announced that it will publish the first installment of Masamune Shirow's Ghost In The Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface in October.
Minimal Change from LPC
July 6, 2002
Tokyopop executives attending Anime Expo told ICv2 that distribution of Tokyopop manga trade paperbacks to the book trade through Client Distribution Services (CDS) has begun.
Record Attendance Expected
July 6, 2002
Anime Expo was expected to draw a record total of 15-18,000 fans and industry participants over its four day run, straining the facilities but making for an exciting, upbeat event.
