Prestigious Film Festival Showing
December 2, 2002
Sixteen dramatic films have been chosen to be shown at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2003, and among them is American Splendor , based on the life and work of comic writer Harvey Pekar.
'Brian's Fly Is Open (To Debate)'
December 1, 2002
Atom Freeman of Brave New World Comics in Newhall, California read Brian Hibbs' comments on comics for kids, in which he expressed doubts about whether or not they would sell, and had this to say.
'Let's Get To It'
December 1, 2002
Rick and Jeannie Newman of Pet Shop Comics and Collectibles of Louisville, Kentucky saw Timothy Davis' plea for more comics for kids and added their voice to the chorus.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 30, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in December 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 30, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in December 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Starting from Scratch
November 30, 2002
IGN Filmforce has reported that the Conan movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which was to be scripted by John Milius and produced by the Wachowski brothers ( Matrix ) has fallen apart.
Fourth Quarter Down, 2002 Up Over 2001
December 25, 2002
In a weak finish to a strong year, initial December dollar orders on comics and graphic novels from comic stores to Diamond U.S. were down 7% vs. a strong 2001, with comics down 6% and graphic novels down 13% vs. the year-ago periods.
Over Twice as Many Down as Up
November 29, 2002
Finishing out a softer fourth quarter, comic store orders for the top comics were weaker in December, with over twice as many titles dropping (sixteen) as increased (seven) in the top 25.
Not in Stockholders' Interests
November 26, 2002
Jim Brocius of Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas, Nevada took a look at Marvel's no-reprint policy from the point of view of its stockholders.
Will retailers order them?
November 26, 2002
Brian Hibbs of Comix Experience in San Francisco, California saw Timothy Davis' plea for more comics for kids and saw this fly in the ointment.
