The ICv2 Conference on Anime and Manga will be held at the Javits Center on the eve of the New York Anime Festival--Thursday, December 6th from 1-5 p.m.

Kodansha editor Katsushi Ota, the EIC of the influential Faust magazine, will be attending the New York Anime Festival.

4Kids will begin programming Saturday mornings on the CW in the fall of 2008, ending the Kids WB! as a programming block.

In Part 3, we talk about DC's investment in Japan, and how that relates to its strategy for a flow of content for its CMX line, the launch of DC's new Minx imprint, and the opportunities for cross-fertilization of content and customers with MMORPGs.

4Kids Entertainment plans on launching the Dinosaur King anime series during the 2007-2008 TV season.

ICv2 has learned that ADV will take over sales, marketing, and distribution functions for all Geneon titles effective October 1st.

The quarterly ICv2 market report on game sales in the ICv2 Guide to Games #46 reported gains in all games segments over-all, but particularly strong sales at mass.

This week, Bennett talks about the changes at Dark Star.

The number of new manga series launching in September, October and November has reached a new high.

Marlin Equity Partners has acquired Ultra Pro, a leading manufacturer of storage products for the sports and gaming collectible markets.