Q&A With CMX [Archive]

SunWuKong

10-14-2005, 11:37 AM

guyverfanboy

10-14-2005, 12:17 PM

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Sunwukong said:
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Chris Beveridge said:
Folks,

I have an opportunity to bring about 10 questions to the folks at CMX about their line-up in general and just about anything about them. So I wanted to solicit questions from readers here.

Obviously, one of them WILL cover the Tenjho Tenge issue. So don't bother mentioning it here.

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Heh, you can practically cover 10 questions on the TT issue alone! I can not even think of any other question regarding CMX's other line-ups or in general.

Yeah I know, I'm not helping. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

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I'd have to agree. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

10-14-2005, 12:35 PM

What would CMX do differently if they had it to do all over again?

Even though there are some good titles in its line-up CMX hasn't exactly lit up the charts, so are there any changes in direction to get fans to try their books?

CMX is perceived as being unresponsive to the Internet fanbase, which many would argue is the hardcore fan which are key at launch. Does CMX plan to have more of an online presence to build trust among the hardcore fans who feel a lot of resentment toward CMX about Tenjo Tenge?

Does CMX see any correlation between the lack of core fan support and what an outside observer would classify as disappointing sales?

At many Borders/Waldenbooks the CMX books are all kept together, is a publisher request or something that just happened on its own? Also, what is their experience in general with the bookstore market?

witega

10-14-2005, 12:46 PM

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Chris Beveridge said:
Folks,

I have an opportunity to bring about 10 questions to the folks at CMX about their line-up in general and just about anything about them. So I wanted to solicit questions from readers here.

Obviously, one of them WILL cover the Tenjho Tenge issue. So don't bother mentioning it here.

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Old school shoujo like Swan and From Eroica: How is it doing for them. Are they actively pursuing more such titles and how committed are they to completing the run of the admittedly very long ones they already have?

CMX's bookstore penetration hasn't been very good compared to Del Rey, a company with comparable media giant ties and catalog size. What, if anything, are they planning to do to increase their visibility in that market or are they satisfied with the Direct Market?

(And this is kind of a Tenten question but kind of not so I apologize if its to much of one):
Given the experience with Tenten, is CMX more or less likely to pursue other 'adult' titles--things like Gantz, MPD Psycho, or even josei titles. And if they did get such titles in the future, would they look to market them as adult titles (as they have done with some series) or make changes to keep them under an 'A' rating.

The Pirate Queen

10-14-2005, 01:37 PM

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witega said:
Old school shoujo like Swan and From Eroica: How is it doing for them. Are they actively pursuing more such titles and how committed are they to completing the run of the admittedly very long ones they already have?

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That's the one I wanted asked, you beat me to it. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Helschadenfreude

10-14-2005, 02:13 PM

Noodle

10-14-2005, 02:33 PM

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Dani said:
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witega said:
Old school shoujo like Swan and From Eroica: How is it doing for them. Are they actively pursuing more such titles and how committed are they to completing the run of the admittedly very long ones they already have?

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That's the one I wanted asked, you beat me to it. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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heh, and I beat you both in another thread! /images/graemlins/wink.gif I win! Actually, we all win, if the answer is right. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Edit: actually, I had the bookstore question (more or less) as well -- man, witega's spying on me! /images/graemlins/happy.gif

Randycat

10-14-2005, 03:43 PM

um...any chance of changing the cover design for some of their titles? Eg-the Seimaden cover design (with the picture tilted, and the logo and stuff) totally take away from the book...and also, one of my FAV pics from the series was removed from the back cover of volume 2....)

Kevinroc

10-14-2005, 04:37 PM

Well, there are a lot of variations of the TT question that one could ask.

What kind of scrutiny is CMX under compared to other DC imprints?

That's a bit of a variation on the TT issue but I also think it's a very good question when you consider how much freedom something like Vertigo gets (which publishes a lot of very racy material, such as a series called Lucifer and yes that series is about the Devil) or Wildstorm (which publishes series like Ex Machina that feature stories about such issues as racism, gay marriage and other controversial subjects).

Ribby

10-14-2005, 07:24 PM

A lot of your releases (Gals! for example) do not include bonuses like 4-panel manga at the end. Materials like this are integral parts of the Japanese release. Is there any reason as to why they are not included?

Will there be any editing (heh, I'd say "dumbing down" but that's not very polite) of Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne to remove any references to God, Satan, St. Joan of Arc, or other Christian/Catholic symbolism?

Ruroni

10-14-2005, 08:45 PM

Do they intend on beefing up their line with mature un-edited titles? As someone else said with the Vertigo line. They both fall under DC, ...manga deserves that kind of attention as well. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

jennwenn

10-15-2005, 01:21 PM

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Bucket said:
A lot of your releases (Gals! for example) do not include bonuses like 4-panel manga at the end. Materials like this are integral parts of the Japanese release. Is there any reason as to why they are not included?

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I'd also like to know how CMX decides which titles get color pages (like Ragnarok, Monster Collection) and which ones do not. Perhaps the questions could be tied together into a question about how CMX decides which manga releases will include extras, like the color pages and 4-panel manga.

Just some other ideas to throw out there:
Since people mention DC's other non-manga lines and "pressure" on CMX from DC, I'd like to know what CMX/DC feels is the manga line's place in the DC house, ie. are they targetting similar, crossover readerships? How is CMX viewed in comparison to other DC lines?

Readers have noticed a slight change in the CMX logo and cover design on titles like Cipher (http://www.dccomics.com/cmx/?action=on_sale&i=4247) and Chikyu Misaki (http://www.dccomics.com/cmx/?action=on_sale&i=4208) . Does this reflect a complete change in logo and design for all future CMX titles?

What sort of titles are CMX best performers or do they think hold the most potential?

What kinds of titles would CMX like to release in the future, ie. more mature titles, shoujo, kid-friendly, classic?

How does CMX hope to differentiate itself from other manga publishers in the market? Does CMX see itself as filling a particular "niche"?

Also, I fourth witega's "how is classic shoujo doing for them" question.

Thanks for asking us what questions we have! I'm excited to hear CMX response to well, ANY question at all since there hasn't been much dialogue between fans/publisher yet.

flchick

10-16-2005, 08:04 PM

What is their relationship with Viz (AKA Shueisha), since a lot of their titles are from them and they seem to be the only US publisher getting their titles now.

Dicrel Seijin

10-18-2005, 04:51 AM

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jennwenn said:
Since people mention DC's other non-manga lines and "pressure" on CMX from DC, I'd like to know what CMX/DC feels is the manga line's place in the DC house, ie. are they targetting similar, crossover readerships? How is CMX viewed in comparison to other DC lines?

What sort of titles are CMX best performers or do they think hold the most potential?

What kinds of titles would CMX like to release in the future, ie. more mature titles, shoujo, kid-friendly, classic?

How does CMX hope to differentiate itself from other manga publishers in the market? Does CMX see itself as filling a particular "niche"?

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I second these questions as I am really curious as to how their acquistion editors work.

Isuzu Inugami

10-18-2005, 12:14 PM

Well, I don't know how good a question this is, since it amounts to asking how much money they're prepared to lose, but...

"Fans of ADV's Aria felt dismayed and betrayed by the halt in production of that title. How committed is CMX to completing the release of licensed niche titles that may be slow to show profitability in the North American market?"

...and really, what will they say but that they're committed and everything's selling great anyway? But hey, it's not a TT question. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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Galt

10-18-2005, 12:31 PM

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Shimauma said:
"Fans of Dark Horse's Aria felt dismayed and betrayed by the halt in production of that title. How committed is CMX to completing the release of licensed niche titles that may be slow to show profitability in the North American market?"

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Are you referring to ADV's halt of Aria? Or is there another title called Aria out there?

Galt

Isuzu Inugami

10-18-2005, 12:38 PM

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Galt said:
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Shimauma said:
"Fans of Dark Horse's Aria felt dismayed and betrayed by the halt in production of that title. How committed is CMX to completing the release of licensed niche titles that may be slow to show profitability in the North American market?"

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Are you referring to ADV's halt of Aria? Or is there another title called Aria out there?

Galt

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You spell it your way, I'll spell it mine! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

(Fixed, thanks.)

michaelwb

10-18-2005, 12:44 PM

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Shimauma said:
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Galt said:
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Shimauma said:
"Fans of Dark Horse's Aria felt dismayed and betrayed by the halt in production of that title. How committed is CMX to completing the release of licensed niche titles that may be slow to show profitability in the North American market?"

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Are you referring to ADV's halt of Aria? Or is there another title called Aria out there?

Galt

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You spell it your way, I'll spell it mine! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

(Fixed, thanks.)

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Maybe you were thinking of we fans of Dark Horse's 3 x 3 Eyes, but no we've grow used to having that series start and be canceled. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

Isuzu Inugami

10-18-2005, 01:25 PM

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michaelwb said:

Maybe you were thinking of we fans of Dark Horse's 3 x 3 Eyes, but no we've grow used to having that series start and be canceled. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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Heh. Maybe that was it. I miss it too, and it would work just as well as an example except for the fact that I can think of no reason why 3 X 3 Eyes would fail in the North American market. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

Chiyosuke

10-18-2005, 02:01 PM

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flchick said:
What is their relationship with Viz (AKA Shueisha), since a lot of their titles are from them and they seem to be the only US publisher getting their titles now.

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Shueisha is one of Viz's parents. That doesn't make them (VIZ) the exclusive or would be licensor to all Shogakukan, Shueisha and Shopro properties. I doubt there's any relationship, but rather VIZ may have passed on some or have no intention to get all Sho, Shu and SP properties

Jarred

10-18-2005, 02:08 PM

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Chiyosuke said:
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flchick said:
What is their relationship with Viz (AKA Shueisha), since a lot of their titles are from them and they seem to be the only US publisher getting their titles now.

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Shueisha is one of Viz's parents. That doesn't make them (VIZ) the exclusive or would be licensor to all Shogakukan, Shueisha and Shopro properties. I doubt there's any relationship, but rather VIZ may have passed on some or have no intention to get all Sho, Shu and SP properties

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From comments I've read made by industry folk, it seems to be that Shu/Sho have no intention or really just don't like to license properties out to anyone except VIZ. Keeping it within the family and all.

GodaiStudios

10-18-2005, 02:50 PM

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Shimauma said:
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michaelwb said:

Maybe you were thinking of we fans of Dark Horse's 3 x 3 Eyes, but no we've grow used to having that series start and be canceled. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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Heh. Maybe that was it. I miss it too, and it would work just as well as an example except for the fact that I can think of no reason why 3 X 3 Eyes would fail in the North American market. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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It's not modern enough for the new wave of fandom? Seriously, the art style comes off as being much older than the rest of the stuff on the shelves - and while I'm not shallow enough to disregard it because of age, the majority of fans are more recent. It's these people who were pokekids just a few years ago who are buying up the newer, more "polished-looking" titles.

witega

10-18-2005, 02:52 PM

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Chiyosuke said:
Shueisha is one of Viz's parents. That doesn't make them (VIZ) the exclusive or would be licensor to all Shogakukan, Shueisha and Shopro properties. I doubt there's any relationship, but rather VIZ may have passed on some or have no intention to get all Sho, Shu and SP properties

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It's been previously reported and confirmed that Marmalade Boy and Kodocha (Shueisha titles) do not appear on the Tokyopop website because Shueisha will not allow it. And TP insiders have reported here that Shueisha has rejected every attempt by Tokyopop to extend the licenses for these series which TP originally licensed when nobody (else) thought shoujo would sell well in North America.

In fact, since TP proved that shoujo could sell, and sell well, in the US Market, no one besides Viz and CMX has licensed a single Shueisha title despite them having many of the premier titles. Its a very obvious inference that Shueisha prefers to go through their North American subsidiary and not let competitors have their titles. Which is why I too have been curious about why CMX is an exception which has been able to license multiple Shueisha titles.

Nyanyaan

10-18-2005, 03:15 PM

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GodaiStudios said:
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Shimauma said:
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michaelwb said:

Maybe you were thinking of we fans of Dark Horse's 3 x 3 Eyes, but no we've grow used to having that series start and be canceled. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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Heh. Maybe that was it. I miss it too, and it would work just as well as an example except for the fact that I can think of no reason why 3 X 3 Eyes would fail in the North American market. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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It's not modern enough for the new wave of fandom? Seriously, the art style comes off as being much older than the rest of the stuff on the shelves - and while I'm not shallow enough to disregard it because of age, the majority of fans are more recent. It's these people who were pokekids just a few years ago who are buying up the newer, more "polished-looking" titles.

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I think also 3x3 involves a bit more Asian mythos, dare I say 'religion'. In doing so, it also gets quite dark, but in a different way from say a Hellsing with its more recognizable western elements.

Kyte

10-18-2005, 05:15 PM

Ohh Darkhorse how I loathe thee for canceling one of my most favorite series! Yet how I do love you for bringing us Berserk! I am so torn.

flchick

10-18-2005, 05:46 PM

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witega said:
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Chiyosuke said:
Shueisha is one of Viz's parents. That doesn't make them (VIZ) the exclusive or would be licensor to all Shogakukan, Shueisha and Shopro properties. I doubt there's any relationship, but rather VIZ may have passed on some or have no intention to get all Sho, Shu and SP properties

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It's been previously reported and confirmed that Marmalade Boy and Kodocha (Shueisha titles) do not appear on the Tokyopop website because Shueisha will not allow it. And TP insiders have reported here that Shueisha has rejected every attempt by Tokyopop to extend the licenses for these series which TP originally licensed when nobody (else) thought shoujo would sell well in North America.

In fact, since TP proved that shoujo could sell, and sell well, in the US Market, no one besides Viz and CMX has licensed a single Shueisha title despite them having many of the premier titles. Its a very obvious inference that Shueisha prefers to go through their North American subsidiary and not let competitors have their titles. Which is why I too have been curious about why CMX is an exception which has been able to license multiple Shueisha titles.

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Exactly, at least someone understands. VIZ Media is just the name that the three Japanese companies go under here in US.
CMX is allowed to get their titles how? I would love to know.

Hagakure

10-19-2005, 04:50 AM

All I want to know if they plan on releasing an uncut/unedit Tenjho Tenge since it was mention by them at one of the cons.

Miss Amii

10-19-2005, 12:52 PM

1) Has the manga line performed overall as well as expected? Are there any titles that did better/worse than anticipated?

2) Since I'm sure CMX has to be aware of the way edited TenTen was recieved by fans, do they feel that the backlash has aversely effected sales for the rest of the titles?

3) Are there any upcoming volumes of series that have already begun to be released that they plan to edit?

Jadawin

10-19-2005, 06:51 PM

I just wish that they sincerely reply to at least ONE TenTen question to show the fans that they do care even if its only a tiny bit.

isaacada1

10-23-2005, 04:47 PM

Any thoughts to CMX picking up some of Gutsoon's catalog or titles?

Starting an anthology magazine to go up against Shoujo Beat/Shonen Jump/Super Manga Blast?

Any interest in starting a standardized ratings system for all the manga distributors?

Mr. Nail Bat

10-23-2005, 05:21 PM

I'd just like to note that the questions have already been collected and submitted to CMX.

Chris Beveridge

10-25-2005, 02:15 PM

I've been informed that Jim Lee is too busy to answer the questions sent due to "his schedule penciling ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER and other projects".

Noodle

10-25-2005, 02:21 PM

10-25-2005, 02:32 PM

Annoying, but I guess I should have expected CMX not to answer anything anyway. The non-response actually answers my questions about CMX trying to gain support from the general manga fanbase. In short, they're just too busy to do anything.

The Pirate Queen

10-25-2005, 02:53 PM

Nyanyaan

10-25-2005, 02:57 PM

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Super Rats said:
Annoying, but I guess I should have expected CMX not to answer anything anyway. The non-response actually answers my questions about CMX trying to gain support from the general manga fanbase. In short, they're just too busy to do anything.

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I suspect it is more likely another company that jumped the gun during the 2003-04 overrush and is in a market they do not understand. Or that TT and such is doing well enough with newer, younger fans for whom the concerns of the more traditional fan are non-existent that they do not need to listen to hard to the base fan.

Harafan

10-25-2005, 02:59 PM

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flchick said:
Exactly, at least someone understands. VIZ Media is just the name that the three Japanese companies go under here in US.
CMX is allowed to get their titles how? I would love to know.

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An interesting assumption, but untrue. Viz is a subsidiary, not an imprint. Viz is its own company, perhaps subject to pressures from the parent companies, but it still publishes manga that aren't from its two parent companies. Most likely it has to negotiate license agreements with its parent companies (like it does with non-related companies) to publish the works here.

(Although Hakusensha is a sister company of Shogakukan and Shueisha, it isn't a parent company of Viz. The other two are 50-50 owners of Viz.)

It's too bad the interview fell through. But I doubt that CMX would have answered licensing questions anyway. US companies are notoriously secretive about that subject.

bakedleech

10-25-2005, 03:01 PM

What was Jim Lee going to be able to answer, anyway? Was he announced as an editor of the CMX line and I just missed it? It seems odd that they would have one of their busier pencillers answering questions about the manga line.

Jarred

10-25-2005, 03:02 PM

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Dani said:
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Chris Beveridge said:
I've been informed that Jim Lee is too busy to answer the questions sent due to "his schedule penciling ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER and other projects".

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Nice. I guess he didn't like our questions much.

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Evidently, since he had no problem speaking with ANS (http://www.animenewsservice.com/archives/cmx.htm).

Dagger

10-25-2005, 03:21 PM

Oh, snap.

I can't say I'm too surprised by him suddenly being "busy," though. Way to spread goodwill, CMX. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

Jake_Forbes

10-25-2005, 03:42 PM

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bakedleech said:
What was Jim Lee going to be able to answer, anyway? Was he announced as an editor of the CMX line and I just missed it? It seems odd that they would have one of their busier pencillers answering questions about the manga line.

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Jim Lee is the founder of Wildstom and CMX is a pseudo-division of Wildstorm-- its based out of the Wildstorm offices. Jim Lee isn't involved with day-to-day operations in the CMX line. From a DC PR standpoint, his role is basically "Jim Lee Presents: CMX!" because he is such a charismatic and popular icon.

Helschadenfreude

10-25-2005, 05:11 PM

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Jarred said:
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Dani said:
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Chris Beveridge said:
I've been informed that Jim Lee is too busy to answer the questions sent due to "his schedule penciling ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER and other projects".

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Nice. I guess he didn't like our questions much.

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Evidently, since he had no problem speaking with ANS (http://www.animenewsservice.com/archives/cmx.htm).

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Damn.... /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif No mention of Swan or any of the other old shoujo and how's going for them... I would thought that would be a somewhat safe question.... /images/graemlins/relief1.gif Fiddlesticks.. someone should pose as a reporter from somewhere that's in print and force him to answer. Hehe Haha. Okay.... I'm delusional...

something

10-25-2005, 05:19 PM

CMX: Masters of PR BRILLIANCE!

bakedleech

10-25-2005, 06:01 PM

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bakedleech said:
What was Jim Lee going to be able to answer, anyway? Was he announced as an editor of the CMX line and I just missed it? It seems odd that they would have one of their busier pencillers answering questions about the manga line.

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Jim Lee is the founder of Wildstom and CMX is a pseudo-division of Wildstorm-- its based out of the Wildstorm offices. Jim Lee isn't involved with day-to-day operations in the CMX line. From a DC PR standpoint, his role is basically "Jim Lee Presents: CMX!" because he is such a charismatic and popular icon.

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Well then, he probably couldn't answer any of the focused, specific questions posed in this thread because he doesn't know. After reading the ANS interview, it seems clear that in this case he's a talking head with a well-known name that was given some "points of discussion" to throw out and nothing else. It does seem disingenuous that he's suddenly too "busy" to answer the questions posed here, but more likely than not he has no idea of any of the answers and just doesn't want to admit it. Was it made clear to anyone beforehand who would be answering these questions?

Kevinroc

10-25-2005, 06:15 PM

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Chris Beveridge said:
I've been informed that Jim Lee is too busy to answer the questions sent due to "his schedule penciling ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER and other projects".

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Well, this will piss people off but I should note that All Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder #3 is shipping late (it was originally due on 10/26 and is currently scheduled for release on 11/16). And I imagine the other issues will soon fall behind schedule.

flchick

10-25-2005, 06:20 PM

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Harafan said:
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flchick said:
Exactly, at least someone understands. VIZ Media is just the name that the three Japanese companies go under here in US.
CMX is allowed to get their titles how? I would love to know.

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An interesting assumption, but untrue. Viz is a subsidiary, not an imprint. Viz is its own company, perhaps subject to pressures from the parent companies, but it still publishes manga that aren't from its two parent companies. Most likely it has to negotiate license agreements with its parent companies (like it does with non-related companies) to publish the works here.

(Although Hakusensha is a sister company of Shogakukan and Shueisha, it isn't a parent company of Viz. The other two are 50-50 owners of Viz.)

It's too bad the interview fell through. But I doubt that CMX would have answered licensing questions anyway. US companies are notoriously secretive about that subject.

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I don't think I ever said VIZ was an imprint
Here is a statement from the Shojo Beat press kit:
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, on April 1, 2005, VIZ LLC and ShoPro Enter- tainment, Inc. merged to form a groundbreaking new entertainment company specializing in the production and licensing of animated content for TV and theatrical distribution, publishing, home video distribution, and consumer products. VIZ Media’s mission is to enrich lives worldwide through the highest quality entertainment and unmatched storytelling.
Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese animation.

In 2003, Viz Communications Inc., the largest publisher of manga (Japanese comics) in North America, and the top two publishers in Japan, Shueisha Inc. and Shogakukan Inc., announced the formation of VIZ, LLC ("VIZ"). Shogakukan Inc. and Shueisha Inc. publish popular titles such as DRAGON BALL Z, HAMTARO, INUYASHA, POKéMON, and YU-GI-OH!

BART

10-25-2005, 07:49 PM

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Any thoughts to CMX picking up some of Gutsoon's catalog or titles?

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I've got a thought: "Hell no". I love my Raijin, and I want a company which would love it back, even if I had to sit through quarterly releases of the TPBs to get it. Anyway, if I had a question, and Lee could answer it, it'd be, "Why is Jake the fallguy?" And I guess on a side note, "If I buy the latest Alan Moore TPBs, will the money actually go to him, or just you?"

Cplhicks

10-26-2005, 08:03 AM

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Kevinroc said:
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Chris Beveridge said:
I've been informed that Jim Lee is too busy to answer the questions sent due to "his schedule penciling ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER and other projects".

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Well, this will piss people off but I should note that All Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder #3 is shipping late (it was originally due on 10/26 and is currently scheduled for release on 11/16). And I imagine the other issues will soon fall behind schedule.

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Even so, someone else could have been told to answer the questions, a VP, PR person or whatever. And since he seemed to have time to talk to ANS, it sure seems like avoiding to me. Even if I wasn't interested in TT (which I do want to read an unedited version of) I still would dislike this company for their constant ignoring, evading, etc. of fans. I continue to be shocked by their blatant disregard for their own customers. Amazing. One more reason we should all be grateful we have gotten a lot of response from ADV, Bandai, Geneon etc in the past. Those companies may not be perfect, but at least they try most of the time. Either we're really spoiled (which is quite possible) or these guys are really bad.

ACF