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by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 08-10-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction/Thriller.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Thunder Road.Project Phase:Pre-script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi (Screenwriters); Basil Iwanyk (Producer); based on the novel MARKET FORCES by Ric... Warners brewing MARKET FORCES
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-06-2004)
Richard Morgan's near-future thriller MARKET FORCES is in development as a feature film. The rights were bought by former Warner Bros. executive Basil Iwanyk for his production firm Thunder Road to produce. Iwanyk will develop the film for Warners, and sc... Comicscape - August 13, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-13-2003)
...all about market forces. I don't think modern readers would countenance negative depictions of any minority within the pages of comics. Most of us are bit more progressive thinking and discerning to take any of that kind of crap sitting down." The poin... 
Selling Anime & Manga
by Oliver Chin (-)
...luate the market forces, pick the products, and poll your customers.
Analyze the Scene
AM is not a new, urban, or Asian phenomenon. Over the last decade in the US, AM has multiplied its retail offerings, English-speaking audience, and industry sales ... Comicscape - February 25, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-25-2004)
...travails, market forces, unrealistic fan expectations, and so forth, and we'll get plenty of speculation by fans over whether this is some sort of backlash having to do with Bill Jemas' demotion, or promotion, or firing, or whatever it is. For all I kn... Two new images from 'Spectacular Spider-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-11-2008)
...0 a.m. -- Market Forces (repeat – Episode 4)
10:30 a.m. -- Catalysts (premiere – Episode 7)
In this Saturday's all-new episode entitled "The Invisible Hand," Peter Parker struggles to get a date for the Fall Formal, and to figur... Viz Media B.V. to Partner with Tokyopop GmbH (Wed 11-23-2005)
VIZ MEDIA B.V. TO PARTNER WITH TOKYOPOP GmbH GERMANY TO DELIVER MANGA TO GERMAN AUDIENCES First of its Kind Partnership Between Two Entertainment Powerhouses will Bring Latest Titles to Growing Legion of German Fans Amsterdam, Holland, NOVEMBER 22, 2...Legion Lost and Found
by Tony Whitt (Fri 11-09-2001)
...Lanning. "Market forces led to the demise of the second title, and we've still got a long way to go sales-wise before The Powers That Be would consider a second one again." Abnett agrees, but he adds, "We hope that we generate enough interest and sale... The CW doubles the 'Spectacular Spider-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-09-2008)
...0 a.m. -- Market Forces (repeat – Episode 4)
10:30 a.m. -- Catalysts (premiere – Episode 7)
In this Saturday's all-new episode entitled "The Invisible Hand," Peter Parker struggles to get a date for the Fall Formal, and to figur... Viz VP Gonzalo Ferreyra Interviewed
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-24-2008)
...m current market forces due to their small selection of strong titles. As is usual, there is nothing said about the various canceled titles and what's going on with them. The manga portion of the interview is stronger as it covers the possible problems... Green Goblin sends 'Spectacular Spider-Man' into a wild May
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-25-2008)
.... – Market Forces (repeat featuring Shocker)
10:00 a.m. – Reaction (repeat)
Saturday, May 31
9:30 a.m. – Competition (repeat featuring Sandman)
10:00 a.m. – Group Therapy (premiere)
And don't forget -- Green Goblin makes ... ADV Films Talks November Releases (Tue 09-09-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE-PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO WILDLY POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO HOUSTON, September 9, 2003-ADV Films has s...Comicscape - February 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-18-2004)
...I see the market forces at work on the covers, and frankly, I am not buying my books based on cover art. (If so, USM and CAPTAIN MARVEL would be long off my reading list.) And let's be honest: back in the good old days, the covers could be misleading, ... Mobile Forces
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 06-11-2002)
After testing several beta copies we finally received the full retail version of Mobile Forces. As you probably know the game was created by Majesco Entertainment and Rage Software, and has already caught the attention of a respectable bunch of players wo... BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - Black Market
by Jason Davis (Mon 01-30-2006)
In my review of "Resurrection Ship Part 2," I noted that Lee Adama was still somewhat of an enigma as far as the audience is concerned. "Black Market" provided an integral piece of the puzzle posed by the character's seeming death wish with the revelatio... Random Tracks 06
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-03-2004)
Random Tracks is a column/editorial and email answering piece that sort of lets me just hit various subjects and just go with it. We've had columns similar to this in the past, but they were mostly done by other people. I figured it's finally time to get ... The Manic Maniac: A New Science Fiction, A New Apocalypse
by Joe Crosby (Fri 09-19-2008)
There are a few major areas of exploration in the realm of sci-fi cinema: space, technology, biology and the environment (climate, geology, et al). Many times these themes intersect. Many times they don't. Certainly, there are derivations of each, and cer... Dorkin' Around, Part 4: The Conclusion
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 03-16-2002)
Last time, we spoke with Evan Dorkin about the intimate autobiographical portrait that was DORK #7. In our last installment, Dorkin takes a stand on various aspects of the industry and leaves us with a few rather depressing observations. Hey, this is Evan... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... One More For Comics
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
March, 2002
Over the past decade, the growing roster of manga publishers has mirrored the increased mainstream success of the comics genre. Today the market adoption has been so complete that old an... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... Sideshow Toys Forsakes Mass Market
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-03-2001)
In a bold move that has taken collectors by surprise, Sideshow Toys (who has made everybody very happy with their Universal Monsters action figures) has decided to forsake the mass market and produce many of their toys exclusively as collectibles. `Most s... Comicscape - October 12, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-12-2005)
You probably noticed that my colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, wrote last week's column. I had to return to New Orleans for a few days to help my parents with their house (hurricane, flooding), so I called Al and told him I'd turn over more evid... CrossGen and Dynamic Forces Forge Alliance
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-03-2001)
Defying the standard comic book industry rule that friends must first meet and beat the hell out of each other before teaming up to save the day, CrossGen Comics and Dynamic Forces have instead avoided the fisticuffs and partnered to produce lithographs, ... Introducing the Players - UK Market
by Kristen Jones (-)
2001. The UK anime scene, not quite dead but certainly not as healthy as it has been in years prior. Whereas at one point there were up to twenty anime titles being released a month, five or fewer would now be a better estimate of the industry's productiv... Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ... Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Mon 05-26-2003)
I've collected comics in one form or another since 1982. It started with a weekly trip to the local Magic Mart and later moved to a little comic book specialty store called Gulf Coast Comics. I think it's safe to say I have a bit of an affinity for the ... Slave Market Xtreme Series
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-30-2004)
What They SayLooking for some flesh? Then you\'ve come to the right place. Welcome to the slave market, where all of your perverted fantasies can be fulfilled... for a price!The Review!Working with its title material, Slave Market manages to be a surprisi... Comicscape March 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)
Somebody call the newspapers like, all of them because something happened this week that will never happen again: everyone agreed with my rant about the 1990s comic boom. Seriously, guys, I'm about to cry and send everyone those annoying Yahoo e-cards.... New DF Universe X Mini-Busts (Mon 02-12-2001)
Dynaic Forces will offer Universe X, Earth X and Paradise X mini-busts as part of an agreement with Marvel.Here`s DF`s press release announcing the deal.Dynamic Forces, Inc., a New Jersey based corporation, is pleased to announce an agreement with Marvel ...Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-27-2007)
What They SayThe legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the h... Astro Boy (1963) Ultra Box Set 1
by Mike Dungan (Mon 06-26-2006)
What They SayThe very first anime ever produced, Osamu Tezuka\'s (KIMBA, THE WHITE LION / HI NO TORI / METROPOLIS) original 1963 - 1964 ASTRO BOY delighted children around the world with its touching stories and compelling characters. In the U.S., many wi... Astro Boy (1963) Ultra Box Set 2
by Mike Dungan (Tue 12-12-2006)
What They SayThe very first anime ever produced, Osamu Tezuka\'s original Astro Boy delighted children around the world with its touching stories and compelling characters. In the U.S., many will remember this popular children\'s series with its catchy th... Megazone 23 Part 1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-29-2004)
What They SayStreet racer Shogo Yahagi\'s having a lousy week. The military\'s after him, the government can\'t help him and his new set of wheels is so hot that it may cost him his life! And that\'s only the beginning of his problems; the world that Sh... Shusaku The Letch
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2008)
What They SayAt a prestigious music academy, famous daughters of respectable families reside in the girls dormitory. But their lives are about to take a turn for the worse. The dormitory has a new manager, a letch named Shusaku. And he has plans for these... VIZ Launches New SHONEN JUMP Imprint (Tue 12-21-2004)
New imprint to offer cutting-edge manga titles San Francisco, CA, December 15, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, has announced the launch of SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED, a new...Bandai Visual Preps for Patlabor 2 Release (Thu 06-22-2006)
CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 22, 2006 " Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, and Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animati...Sakura Taisen - Sumire Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2003)
What They SaySumire Kanzaki, a top start has been singing songs with The Imperial Music Group, as well as fighting as a member of The Imperial Flower Attack Team in their attempts to protect the capital of the empire against the forces of darkness. But Su... ADV ACquires Maburaho (Mon 03-08-2004)
HOUSTON, March 8, 2004?ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Maburaho, an action-packed comic romance about magic, love, friendship and d...Nadesico (small version) Vol.#04
by Mike Dungan (Thu 10-21-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:C.B. Cebulski and Noriko FuruhataAdapted by:What They SayThe crew of the Space Battleship Nadesico has journeyed to the planet Jupiter in hopes of rescuing Captian Yurika. Caught between the powerful E... His and Her Circumstances Vol. #1
by paul (Fri 08-02-2002)
The Review!My very first experience with His and Her Circumstances was listening to a friend\'s copy of the opening song. Though I could understand little of the lyrics, I could feel emotions welling up within me as I experienced the joy and yearning of ... Sizing up the Competition
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-13-2002)
When it comes to action figures, some lines just tower over others. Literally. If toy companies are sizing up the competition, they’re not just looking at sculpting details and articulation… they’re also taking note of just how big the friggin’ toys are t... Cool Beans Puts Saintly Into Production
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-29-2002)
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Cool
Beans Productions has announced plans to develop a CGI feature film based on
it's twisted on-line toon, Saintly. Saintly, which
is being published as a graphic novel, tells the sinister tale ... Release Date Set for BeastMaster Season 3, Plus New Low SRP for Series (Sun 10-05-2003)
THIRD SEASON OF POPULAR FANTASY/ADVENTURE SERIES AVAILABLE ON DVD NOVEMBER 18, 2003 HOUSTON, October 3, 2003-ADV Films today announced a November 18, 2003 date for the DVD release of BeastMaster-Season Three: The Complete Collection. The final ADV Films...Viz New Release Announcement (Sun 08-10-2003)
NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT Another new addition to an action packed schedule? this time with Knights! AUGUST 8, 2003 (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) ? VIZ, LLC, is proud to announce the acquisition of another new title in The SHONEN JUMP Graphic Novel line ? KNIGHTS ...Anime on DVD: Princess Mononoke (-)
Princess Mononoke Until "Titanic" arrived, Princess Mononoke was the highest grossing film in Japan. This fact may startle US readers, considering that the highest grossing animated film in the US, "The Lion King", only did half the...'Spectacular Spidey', 'World of Quest' on TELETOON this fall
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-22-2008)
From a press release
New episodes from five returning hit shows round-out the new schedule launching September
Toronto - Fall 2008 on TELETOON brings 11 brand new series to Canadian televisions with five new shows premiering during daytime and four top ... The Phantom of the Movies Speaks - Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 10-06-2000)
[In Part One of our interview with Joe Kane (a.k.a. the Phantom of the Movies), the author discussed his early career as a film critic, reviewing exploitation movies in local theatres. In Part Two, the author addresses the changing market that led many lo... Size Matters
by John Denning (Sun 08-06-2006)
Our last couple of columns looked at the business of toys, from pre-fab collectables to the history of Marvel licensing. This latest column takes a look at how politics shapes our toys by changing the mold, literally.
Hombre de Accion
© Hasbro... Comicscape - February 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-01-2006)
My colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, and a couple of readers suggested I write a column about comics that might appeal to women and those repelled by spandex, big guns, big muscles, and big tits. Rather than just targeting women, I've decided to... Comicscape March 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-16-2005)
The comic boom of the 1990s has become a thing of legend. The industry went from being at the top of the pop culture game back to a niche thing. I'd say Marvel's declaring bankruptcy in December of 1996 qualifies as the industry's "rock bottom." Thousa... FINAL FANTASY's Road Less Traveled
by Eric Moro (Wed 07-11-2001)
By the time this article loads up onto your computer screen, audiences across the country (the United States, that is) will bear witness to a piece of moviemaking history a cinematic breakthrough that combines state-of-the-art computer effects and epic s... Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-30-2001)
What They SayBased on the story and screenplay by Mamoru Oshii (\'\'Patlabor \'\' films, \'\'Ghost In The Shell\'\'), and directed by Hiroyuki Okiura who previously worked on both \'\'Akira\'\' and \'\'Ghost In The Shell\'\' as character designer and anim... TOKYOPOP Joins Forces with Courtney Love (Tue 07-22-2003)
TOKYOPOP® JOINS FORCES WITH COURTNEY LOVE Manga Giant and Rock Star Will Develop Princess Ai, a Shojo Fantasy Series Comic-Con, San Diego, CA (July 17, 2003) Top U.S. manga publisher TOKYOPOP Inc. and Courtney Love have announced their collaborati...TOKYOPOP and Spacedog Entertainment Join Forces to Develop Manga Entertainment Properties for Multi-Media Distribution (Thu 04-17-2008)
Debut Manga Series - eV - Available April, 2008 New York Comic-Con, New York (April 17, 2008)― TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution and leading entertainment brand, Spacedog Entertainment, are proud to announce a multi-project devel...Cantarella Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 12-08-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:You HiguriTranslated by:Kayoko DietscheAdapted by:What They SayDrink from the Cup of Borgias…If You Dare!
From birth, Cesare Borgia is surrounded by shadows. Damned by his own father, hated by his closest brother, separ... Market Decline Continues (Wed 03-14-2007)
ICv2 has a new article up talking about the decline of the Japanese market. Manga and anime are both down and continue the now ten year trend as competition from other media and downloads are impacting everything.Retail Market Voicing Support (Fri 10-28-2005)
While they\'re certainly not throwing support to one side or the other, according to this article, the retail market is voicing its support for there to be just one format for the next generation high definition video release. With the news last week of W...'Conan' for sale at European Film Market
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-06-2008)
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Nu Image/Millennium Films has unveiled its action-filled slate for this week's European Film Market in Berlin. The lineup includes the cop drama "Righteous Kill" starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, the thriller... Hellboy Retitled for the Malaysian Market (Sun 01-04-2004)
The Star reports that the Hellboy movie will be retitled "Super Sapiens" for the Malaysian market to avoid controversyDVD Review: Justice League - Joining Forces (Thu 10-06-2005)
Even though it only has three episodes, Justice League Unlimited: Joining Forces is worth watching for any fan of DC Comics or of the show. It contains three episodes that have all the qualities that make the show a hit, and it is a lot of fun for kids an...'JLU: Joining Forces' DVD Deatils & Artwork (Mon 08-08-2005)
Thanks to a back-of-the-box shot of the 'Justice League Unlimited - Joining Forces' packaging, we now have a complete list of extras and episodes on the new DVD release...Captain RibMan's Meat Market: 'Best Looking Waitresses'
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 10-12-2003)
Are all the good-looking women are desperate to work for a dim-witted superhero? Check this out from the Kansas City area's definitive "Best" list:
Captain RibMan's Meat Market is the nicest, cheap sports bar on the planet. And remember, there is no ... Justice League Unlimited: Joining Forces - Season 1 Vol. 2 on DVD (Fri 07-22-2005)
Warner Home Video will be releasing Justice League Unlimited: Joining Forces - Season 1 Vol. 2 into stores September 20th. This DVD will follow in the path of previously released JLU DVD's and will contain 3 episodes.Mini-DVD\'s Continue to Grow Market (Tue 01-11-2005)
While the hardcore anime market hasn\'t seem too interested in the mini DVD format that ADV Films started toying with last year, the format overall is growing and mini-dedicated players are coming along as well, as seen in this article at TV Shows on DVD,..."Left Behind: Eternal Forces"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 12-10-2006)
For quite some time parents and people alike have claimed that there was too much violence in the videogame world. Many people felt that the system was without proper content, and accentually morally bankrupt. The solution for the problem was fairly s... ImaginAsian Enters Market (Mon 04-16-2007)
ImaginAsian Entertainment as part of ImaginAsian TV is bringing some new titles to market in coordination with TMS. To be branded as part of a classics block on the network, they\'re bringing over Orguss TV, Cat\'s Eye and Nobody\'s Boy Remi. DVDs produce...Newly Reviewed: Slave Market (Fri 07-30-2004)
Is anyone praying for my mental well being yet? Next up on the review parade is a look at Anime 18\'s 06/18/2004 release of Slave Market, part of their Xtreme Series of releases.SURFER Tops Off DVD Market
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Hitting strong for both the rental and sales charts was this week's debut of FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. The Surfer focused sequel soared up to 9.5 million in rental revenue alone while knocking off the previous top spot, Knocked ... AI takes number one spot in rental market
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 03-15-2002)
DreamWorks Home Entertainment's sci-fi drama A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and Stanley Kubrick Prods., took the #1 spot in DVD rental and sales its debut week.According to VideoScan's First Alert DVD, AI... Girls Drive the Market (Thu 09-20-2007)
At least according to a new article at the Daily Yomiuri in which newly elected Trulee Karahashi of the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) talks about the US market.FUNimation State of the Market (Mon 01-21-2008)
The ICv2 site has a lengthy interview up with FUNimation\'s Gen Fukunaga in which they talk about a lot of things going on in the market and their role in it. Downloads are dicsussed heavily and what models are working, the role of high definition release...Dynamic Forces on HSN
by Mike Whybark (Mon 10-28-2002)
In conjunction with the November 1st SPIDER-MAN DVD release, Home Shopping Network will devote part of the day to showcasing Dynamic Forces comic book collectibles.Among the memorabilia and collector's items will be a SPIDER-MAN: ENTER THE GREEN GOBLIN li... Imaginary Forces Creates Vertigo's Animated Logo (Thu 03-23-2006)
The new animated Vertigo logo was revealed last Friday in front of the 'V For Vendetta'. Created by Imaginary Forces (IF), the logo design was spearheaded by Creative/Art Director Ahmet Ahmet who worked closely with Founder/Creative Director Peter Frankfu...Dynamic Forces offers exclusive Hellboy Lithographs (Sat 01-10-2004)
Following the announcement of their exclusive licensing deal regarding the Hellboy feature film, Dynamic Forces have unveiled the four premiere lithographs featuring the big screen versions of Mike Mignola's creations.Anime Market Down Again (Wed 02-13-2008)
ICv2 is reporting this morning that in 2007, the anime DVD market dropped about 21%, which is a drop again from the 19% if dropped the year before. The company does find things to be positive about for the future of anime however and lists a very familiar...Elemental Gelade Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 08-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Azuma Mayumi Translated by:Project GenAdapted by:What They SayAfter a routine raid, rookie air pirate Coud Van Giruet discovers a most unusual bounty: Ren, an \"Edyll Raid,\" is a living weapon that reacts with a human to beco... Outlanders
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-03-2005)
What They SayFrom the animation studio behind Speed Racer, the Director of Record of Lodoss War and the Art Director of The World of Narue
Scantily clad space princess Kalm arrives on Earth to shake things up! As her father’s armada pummels the Ea... ICv2 Estimates Manga Market (Wed 05-03-2006)
Checking out how the year 2005 looked in terms of the manga market and its size, ICv2 has a new article out discussing it. 2005 was viewed as being between $155 and $180 million at retail while 2004 was gauged to be in a range between $110 and $140 millio...Toei Enters the DVD Market
by Justin Strauss (-)
Toei Animation has been working hard since 1956 to bring us the absolute finest in anime. Though they started out humble enough, they have grown to become the largest and most famous anime company in Japan. They have worked on countless series, and have b... CT SPECIAL FORCES 2
by James Stevenson (Wed 08-04-2004)
Released last year, the original CT SPECIAL FORCES was a wonderful shoot âem up game that came out of nowhere. CT borrowed heavily from the classic series METAL SLUG, as the characters, weapons and even some elements of the gameplay could easily fool game... 'Spider-Man' fails to conquer broadcast market
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 11-29-2004)
After setting all kinds of box offices records, and later selling big in the DVD market, Marvel and Sony's 'Spider-Man' finally hit a market it could not conquer: Broadcast television. 'Spider-Man' scaled only moderate Nielsen heights for Fox on Thanksgiv... Anime Expo - Interview with Shawne Klecker (TRSI / Nozomi CEO)
by Jason Yeh (Thu 07-10-2008)
(NOTE: The following is not an exact transcription of the interview)
[JY] - Jason Yeh
[SK] - Shawne Klecker
[JY] Have there been any specific challenges for your company the past 12 months?
[SK] Well, nothing that's any different than the rest of the mark... VIZ Media and Copyright Promotions to Bring the Best in Japanese Content to European Market (Wed 09-14-2005)
VIZ MEDIA FORGES INTO EUROPE WITH A GROUNDBREAKING JOINT VENTURE San Francisco, CA, September 14, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing and publishing ...GCTHV to market 'Spider-Man 3' (Wed 12-07-2005)
Gaumont Columbia Tristar Home Video (GCTHV) is one of the leaders of the market of the DVD as well on the hiring as on the sale. Its catalogue is composed of titles such as Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels and Men in Black. In 2006 GCTHV will market blockbust...Dragon Ball Z and more!
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 11-09-2006)
This has been a crazy week for me, and a crazy week gaming news. With the release of two consoles still around the corner, the clock continues to tick down to their release. I just love this mad rush of games coming out just before Christmas, as they ... Harry Potter, Night Watch, Baxter & more
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 07-25-2006)
Tor books and its parent company Random House Publishing wrapped up a few series this week with the releases of When Darkness Falls, The Grapple, and Transcendent. Fans of these series shouldn't be so sad though, for every door closed is another door ope... To B or Not to B: Can Low-budget Direct-to-Video Films Survive?
by John Thonen (Tue 07-18-2000)
Low-budget films, exploitation flicks, independent productions, or just good old B-movies. Call them what you will, this seldom respected yet once integral segment of the film industry has fallen on hard times in recent years. These low-rent productions ... Online Auctions
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Oliver Chin
Comics Retailer
Online Auctions - Part One
One of my few regrets as a comics publisher was not diving into the booming sector of online auctions. Eager to test the waters, I did start some marketing (... Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)
Way back in 1996, the home video market was coming off something of a high in the "high end" area of laserdisc releases. A bit of a revival of sorts had occurred as prices had dropped down for regular releases somewhat, players were a bit more affordable ... Wings of Rean Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-30-2007)
What They SayContains episodes 1-2. Terrorists have attacked the US military base in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. When it\'s discovered that the culprits are two of Aesap Suzuki\'s friends, Aesap is also mistakenly hunted by US forces and the Japa... Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)
...sponds to market forces. The organizers have a panel for Terminator: Salvation because they know that fans will attend. If it someone is willing to pay for it, someone else will usually sell it to them. When events succeed, they tend to ... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-24-2005)
What They SayAgent Zero is a cop that uses her own methods for dealing with criminals. After she unlawfully kills a rapist in a violent fashion, she is sent to prison and stripped of her badge. But very soon after, a rich politician\'s daughter is kidnapp... 2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today. I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... Escaflowne Collection Box 2
by Dani Moure (Tue 02-01-2005)
What They SayFolken sends out Naria and Eriya after the Escaflowne as Van hovers between life and death. Meanwhile, Dryden has discovered what he thinks is the location to Atlantis. Hitomi finds that one of her ancestors has been to Gaea and Allen confron... Castle in the Sky
by Paul Grisham (Sat 04-05-2003)
What They SayThe magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in CASTLE IN THE SKY -- an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, a mining apprentice, finds a young girl wea... Devil Hunter Yohko Collection 1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-04-2002)
What They SayWhat can you do when you discover that the principal of your high school not only IS an old witch, but that she wants you dead, dead, dead? Or that one of your best friends has been turned into a zombie and another has been possessed by an in... Book Buzz: The Author-Reader Relationship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-07-2008)
Back in the olden days an author’s book was the sole connection to his readership. Regardless of the story particulars a writer’s characters, places and themes are their own private dialogue to a very public world. But outside of actually read... Escaflowne Collection Box 1
by Dani Moure (Tue 01-11-2005)
What They SayA world is dying, torn apart by a colossal war, the planet of Gaea is in turmoil. Civilizations have been wiped out, and more are ready to fall. But a girl could change all that. An ordinary girl, Hitomi finds herself suddenly transported to ... Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #02
by andrew (Wed 10-15-2003)
The Review!The crew of the White Base reached Earth at the end of the first volume, and now, they must get past Garma Zabi?s, the son of Zeon?s leader, forces. Who will survive?
Audio:
As before, Bandai?s release of Mobile Suit Gundam is dub only. The v... DVD and Video This Week: February 19
by John Thonen (Tue 02-19-2002)
VIDEO NEWSAccording to VIDEO BUSINESS magazine, the notoriously cost effective (or cheap) Roger Corman - who not long ago filmed the demolition of his California studios for use in an upcoming film - has recently struck a deal with the Los Angeles Film Sc... Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Fri 04-06-2001)
After some time behind the scenes, the new fantasy cookie from Strategy First and the Timegate studios appeared on the market without too much a do.The story speaks of one Darius Javida, Kohan by birth. Kohan are immortal heroes that rule the mortals and ... BLOOD FROM A STONE
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 10-22-2001)
This Halloween, it's dangerous to be a monster in the Marvel Universe. Ulysses Bloodstone, the monster hunter who cut a swath through the denizens of the dark in titles like MARVEL PRESENTS and that magazine, may be long dead, but he's left behind a succe... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-20-2000)
Not very long ago, 2000 AD represented all that was futuristic and fantastic within our common view of life. That far-off era was held for fantasies of high technology or tales of The End of All That We Know or, at the very least, showing humanity in its ... WEA And CPM Announce Exclusive US Distribution Agreement (Wed 11-10-2004)
NEW YORK, NY, November 10, 2004 – WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's (WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, announced today that it will become the exclusive U.S. distributor for Central Park Media's (CPM) extensive catalog of Japanese Anime au...GRR Martin Deluxe, Turtledove, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-01-2006)
Tor Books' Sara Douglass wraps up The Crucible series with the mass market paperback release of The Crippled Angel while Games Workshop's David Bishop concludes his Fiends of the Eastern Front series with a climactic, WWII-style bloodbath of German soldie... A Critic’s Eye for the Comic Guy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-29-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another head-scratchin’, book-learnin’ edition of Comicscape! This week, we’re going to examine the effect of scheduling on comic writing. Effectively, I want to know if producing monthly &nda... Yukikaze Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-13-2005)
What They SayThe war rages on. The Banshee-4 goes berserk and shoots down several friendly planes. Being vital to the Air Defense, a team is sent out to investigate. Rei Fukai accompanies Tomahawk John, a systems engineer, aboard Banshee-4 and discovers a... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
...gels, and Market Forces comes this near-future thriller featuring a hit man who has lost his desire to kill. Unfortunately, certain government officials dont want to let him off the hook that easily.
Age of Discovery: The New World, Mi... Star Wars: Crimson Empire
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
I’ve long considered Dark Horse to be the smartest and most resourceful comic book publisher. When they started out over twenty years ago, they made the conscious decision to not try to take on Marvel and DC at their own game. Instead, the... AnimeOnDVD.com Five Year Commentary
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-02-2003)
What a weird and fun ride this has been.
Tomorrow, March 3rd, is the 5th anniversary of the start of the site. Our first full real news posting was just a few days later on March 5th, 1998 where we mentioned some new Image titles coming out. Our next p... Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
It seems that the very mention of the word "reboot" was enough to rile many of you and for good reason though it seems that's not all you were worked up about this week. And speaking of being worked up about something in comics...isn't page four of IDEN... Texhnolyze Lenticular Box Set
by Dan Barry (Wed 07-25-2007)
What They SayIchise\'s grief only allows him to enjoy the pain of the fighting pits in the underground city of Lukuss. However, when a gang punishes Ichise by cutting his arm and leg off, his will to live overcomes the odds and attracts the attention of t... Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #01
by andrew (Wed 10-15-2003)
The Review!This is it, the series that defined mecha IMHO, Gundam. Gundam Wing was my first experience into Gundam, and I\'ve dabbled a bit into the other series. But this is the original, and its always best to figure out how things work from the beginni... Robotech Legacy Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-10-2002)
What They SayStrap into your Veritech and get ready for the ride of your life! When a mysterious space battleship crashes onto Macross Island in the South Pacific, the future of mankind is changed forever!
Realizing that there are hostile forces in the u... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Mobile Suit Gundam Movie III
by Dani Moure (Thu 06-08-2006)
What They SayThe One Year War enters the final stages. The constant fighting has weakened both sides considerably and the Zeon forces begin taking desperate measures. Amidst a break in the fighting, Amuro meets a mysterious girl named Lalah, to whom he is... Viz Media May Title Solicitations (Tue 12-13-2005)
ANIMEONDVD.COM SOLICITATION BOOKS Fullmetal Alchemist (Novel), Vol. 3 VIZ Fiction Story by: Makoto Inoue, Art by: Hiromu Arakawa Settled by alchemists, the town of Wisteria has the reputation of being an idyllic retreat. But what Alponse and Edward find ...Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... Anime Boston - Overview
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-02-2005)
Anime Boston has come and gone and the one convention that I ensure that I make every year has by all appearances been just as successful as the previous years have been. Anime Boston is rather special to me since it was something I saw forming from the s... Peigenz Vol.#01A
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 09-24-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Suh Gwong-hyun/Park Sung-wooTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayJay Berell is the typical shy high school girl, daydreaming about her perfect man when all of a sudden her world is turned upside down by an encounte... Vexille
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-19-2008)
What They SayIn the near future, Japan\'s scientists have perfected the merging of biotechnology and robotics, its benefits extending the lifespans of all humans. However, the United Nations deem the advanced technology a dangerous threat and begins stric... Princess Mononoke
by Jon Turner (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Video Quality: ***** out of *****
Audio Qualty: ***** out of *****
Japanese Language Track: ***** out of *****
English Language Track: ***** out of *****
French Language Track: N/A
Packaging: ****1/2 out of *****
Menus: ***1/2 out of *****
Extr... JoJo\'s Bizarre Adventure Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 11-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hirohiko ArakiTranslated by:Alexis KirschAdapted by:What They SayIn a Japanese jail sits 17-year-old Jotaro Kujo: punk, fighter, delinquent...and possessed by a force beyond his control! Around the world, evil spirits are awak... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Collector's Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-10-2008)
Touting its high definition origins during the DVD release, FUNimation carries through and offers up a Blu-ray release of Robotech. What They SayScott Bernard and Vince Grant fight to end a decades-long struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as th... Peigenz Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 09-03-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Suh Gwong-hyun/Park Sung-wooTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayJay Berell is the typical shy high school girl, daydreaming about her perfect man when all of a sudden her world is turned upside down by an encounte... Crossroad Vol.#07
by Julie Rosato (Wed 06-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shioko MizukiTranslated by:Kathy SchillingAdapted by:Brynne ChandlerWhat They SayThe climax is at hand! The emotional storms battering the Toda household come to a head when Rumiko\'s meddling forces Taro and Natsu into a viol... Yukikaze Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 05-27-2008)
What They SayYukikaze is a masterfully told science fiction tale combined with breathtaking aerial animation that will keep you on the edge of your seats! Based on the award winning novels "Yukikaze" and "Good Luck", Yukikaze tells the story of Rei Fukai,... Dragon Ball Z Digitally Remastered in High Definition and Restored (Mon 11-13-2006)
--- FUNimation Entertainment announces the definitive Dragon Ball Z collection available February 2007 in TV on DVD season sets --- Fort Worth, TX -- November 13, 2006 -- FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation (NASDAQ...Orion Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 07-23-2008)
I'm having a hard time deciding whether I like Orion in spite of its absurdity or because of it.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shirow MasamuneTranslated by:Frederick Schodt / Toren Smith / Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayIn the mighty Yamata Empire, ma... More than Meets the Eye
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
July 18, 2002
It's time to go back to the future again. Instantly influential for its shape-shifting mecha and engrossing mix of action and opera, Robotech left fans begging for more and paved the w... R.O.D Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-25-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kideyuki Kurata / Artist: Shutaro YamadaTranslated by:Steve BallatiAdapted by:What They SayNot Your Average Bookworm
Yomiko Readman\'s love for literature goes far beyond any run-of-the-mill bookworm\'s! In fact, she... Train+Train Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 01-05-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Hideyuki Kurata / Artist: Tomomasa TakumaTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Christine SchillingWhat They SayOn the distant planet of Deloca, teenagers are enrolled in either the standard School Train or the... Kingdom Hearts Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 10-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayWhen a strange storm hits his island home, 14-year-old Sora is separated from his friends and swept into a mysterious new land. There he meets Court Wizard Donald and Captain... DICE Vol. #1 (also w/toy)
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 07-22-2005)
What They SayA Galaxy Full of Adventure!
The Sarbyllion Galaxy can be a dangerous and troubling place. But when people get into trouble, there\'s one name they know to call - DICE! This heroic organization will dispatch a highly-trained team to solve an... Dragon Drive Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-31-2005)
What They SayAfter stealing the Dragonite, Kouhei and Hideaki return to the D-Zone with Hideaki deliberately releasing the all powerful Shinryu! It’s now up to Reiji and his friends to try and succeed in containing this incredible power before it de... DNAngel Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Tue 08-23-2005)
What They SayBeing a teenager is rough enough, but young Daisuke\'s got more troubles than any ten normal guys. Due to a strange quirk of genetics, Daisuke\'s been cursed with an ancient family affliction that\'s sure to put some major kinks in his relati... Slam Dunk Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-22-2005)
What They SayTalented yet undisciplined, Hanamichi is frustrated when he\'s forced to repeat the most basic of drills during basketball practice. Through the repetition of practice, Hanamichi begins to hone his skills to become a standout ball handler and... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-21-2005)
What They SayRunning for their lives, our heroes seclude themselves in Yomiko’s parents cabin deep in the woods to plan their next steps. Yomiko then enlightens everyone about what happened during the British Library incident and Anita is re-acquain... Burn-Up Scramble Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-13-2004)
What They SayIn the near future of Tokyo, police are no longer able to handle the many heinous crimes that are ravaging the city. To solve this dire situation, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department forms a secret unit called \"WARRIORS.\" The members... 'Iron Man', 'Wolverine & X-Men' head for Nicktoons (Wed 03-19-2008)
From a press release NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicktoons Network, Nickelodeon's 24-hour animation channel, has joined forces with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. NYSE: MVL, to bring iconic heroes Wolverine and Iron Man from the page and big screen ...Cromartie High School Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-06-2008)
What They SayPoor Kamiyama! Somehow he has been enrolled in Cromartie High School, the infamous school for delinquents. When your classmates are the meanest, toughest (and often dumbest) students around, you do what you can to fit in. But when you add a 4... Ellcia
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-29-2006)
What They SayThe Sacred Book of the land of Eija has been rediscovered and with it the legends of a mysterious and all powerful ship. Now Princess Crystal of Megaronia has set forth on a quest to recover the ship and its ultimate weaponry. All that stands... Hakkenden Collection Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-05-2008)
What They SayDuring the war-torn feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. However, a careless promise by their lord leads to both salvation and disgrace when their family dog brings back the ... Orguss, Super Dimensional Century Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-13-2007)
What They SayIn the year 2062, the world\'s two superpowers are fighting a long and brutal war. In a desperate attempt to win, pilot Kei Katsuragi is given the mission to detonate a super weapon called the Space/Time Oscillation Bomb. The bomb explodes, b... Tsubasa Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-11-2007)
What They SayThe fates shine upon young archeologist Syaoran and his life-long love, the Princess Sakura. As the moon hovers silently above the kingdom, a beautiful and otherworldly sound fills the air, drawing the princess to the ancient ruins. Her laten... Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-11-2007)
What They SaySearching for clues to her murder, D'Eon discovers his sister's life in the King's court was more than jeweled gowns and priceless perfumes. It involved dark sorcerers, manipulative royals, and a violet-eyed vixen whose dangerous power turns... Kodocha Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-07-2007)
What They SaySana\'s jobs are getting cancelled, one after the other, and her career is looking bleak. Is it truly the end for the pint-sized superstar, or could there be far more sinister forces at work? It\'s up to Sana to get to the bottom of the myste... My-Otome Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-14-2008)
What They SayA sudden change in Arika has got her friends worried! The usually upbeat Otome-in-training seems to have lost her luster, lost her appetite and started long bouts of deep thinking! Truly, she\'s begun to show signs of unusual behavior!
With ... Witchblade Sells To Global Market!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-25-2002)
Top Cow has
announced that season one of their Witchblade TV series has been
sold into one hundred and fifteen foreign territories and markets worldwide.
The made for TNT
show debuted as an original movie in 2000 and garnered record-high ratings for... Anchor Bay Entertainment to Market and Distribute Manga Anime in Canada (-)
Effective Monday July 18, 2005 the entire MANGA Entertainment Inc. catalogue will be distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada. “Manga is a leader in the anime marketplace. The Manga brand is respected and valued and we are thrilled about the ...Interview with FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga - Part One
by Ron Quezon (Mon 07-21-2008)
I caught up with Gen Fukunaga, CEO of FUNimation, the afternoon of July 5th at Anime Expo 2008. He was busy with the line of people anxiously waiting to meet the recently announced cast of Ouran High School Host Club. We found space to intervi... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #01
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 08-18-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Magazine Market Grows (Wed 02-28-2007)
At least in terms of what\'s being offered as a new magazine, Otaku USA, will be launching in a bi-monthly format this June.State of the Market (Sat 03-30-2002)
A bit of interesting information came in this morning to us that some of the longtime readers here may be interested in. Apparently Bandai Entertainment are discontinuing all VHS titles in their library except for the Gundam stuff effective immediately. M...3rd Blu-ray Player Hits Market (Sun 10-22-2006)
Though it seems to be scattershot in who has what, Walmart is apparently the place to go as they are actively selling the $899 model from Philips that is out now. This follows the release of the Samsung in June and the Panasonic just two weeks ago. Not to...International Literary Adaptation Market (Tue 02-17-2004)
Event co-initiator Claire Breuvart has found fertile territory for creative matchmaking in the underdeveloped Euro-field of literary adaptation ...This year, as last, the Forum will highlight comics and graphic novels.Review: 'Justice League Unlimited - Joining Forces' DVD
by Jim Harvey (Tue 10-04-2005)
"As much as I would love to say this DVD is worth every penny and that everyone should all rush out and buy it...the sad fact is, it's not worth it. There's absolutely nothing on this DVD that would warrant any real fan to purchase it. Its video presentat... G.I.Joe Joins Forces With EA (Tue 02-12-2008)
Game News International reports that sources at Electronic Arts have confirmed that the video gaming giant holds the license to Hasbro's 'G.I.Joe', presumably for the creation of video games based on the movie.Ninja Scroll TV Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-30-2004)
What They SayContains the final 5 episodes!
Until now, no one has fully understood the secrets of the Light Maiden. But they are revealed at last when the Hiruko warrior Zofu save Shigure from a clan of assassins and forces her to face a place and purpo... Duracell and WB Joins Forces for Superman Returns (Fri 06-09-2006)
Duracell this week revealed a Super Hero-themed commercial as the latest spot in its successful "Trusted Everywhere" advertising campaign. The new ad, entitled "Superman," was unveiled as a part of an integrated promotional partnership with Warner Bros. P...Odd Lot, Batfilm join forces for 'Spirit' (Fri 07-23-2004)
Rights to Will Eisner comicbook 'The Spirit' have been purchased by financier Odd Lot Entertainment, which is planning a live-action feature adaptation. Odd Lot's Gigi Pritzker and Deborah Del Prete will produce along with Batfilm's Michael Uslan, who is ...'Cracked' joins forces with 'Simpsons'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-26-2004)
One day soon, there could be a Sylvester P. Smythe doll in toy stores.
Never heard of him?
Soon you might. The yellow-haired boy mascot of Cracked magazine is about to appear in a DVD and could show up in an animated TV series from DPS Film Roman. ... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
Well, folks, we've finally come to the end of a long journey or rather I have, as the main comics columnist for CINESCAPE. I hope you've enjoyed these columns as much as I've enjoyed writing them, and if you'd like to keep up with my future work, Google ... Box Office Finals: Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Dominate the Market
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 07-25-2000)
Although figures fell slightly short of Monday’s estimates, it was still a good weekend at the box office for science fiction, horror and fantasy films. As predicted, What Lies Beneath was on top, with $29.70-million, about $400,000 shy of expectations. X... Anime titans join forces for new series
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 04-08-2005)
It was announced last week at the Tokyo Anime Fair that three of the biggest names in anime will unite to produce a new anime series. The Cartoon Network has had phenomenal success with their Toonami block of programs, which brings Japanese animated serie... Toshiba Officially Drops HD DVD Format
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
The High Definition race between Blu-Ray and HD DVD is officially over, Maniacs. We expected this to come soon after the trade announced hints last week but now Toshiba is sending out an official press release as confirmation.
Toshiba Corporation today a... Madonna plays with the armed forces
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-07-2003)
I'm not sure if this is a straight action-adventure or if it's got elements of comedy sewen into it, but Madonna's film production company has purchased a script titled ARMY NAVY GAME. The Hollywood Reporter describes the project as being about two buddi... AnimeOnDVD.com Manga Forum/Industry: Year in Review 2002-2003
by Kelly Soucie (-)
So.... it's been one helluva year hasn't it? When I look back on it, I get kind of nostalgic since my membership on the AoD forums is exactly as old at the manga forum. In some ways though, I'm a lot more shocked when I look back at what's changed in the ... Shadow's and Light: Rosenberg talks 'Darkness' and 'Magdalena' feature film
by Dave Richards (Thu 01-26-2006)
It's been said that movies are composed of shadows and light. So it's fitting that "The Darkness" and "Magdalena" two Top Cow Publishing characters that are associated with these forces are in development for the big screen. Comics2Film spoke with Pl... ADV Films Announces Anime Boston Acquisitions (Mon 04-28-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF "AZUMANGA DAIOH" SWIRLING RUMORS AT LAST PROVE TRUE; ADV FILMS PLANS MULTI-VOLUME DVD RELEASE FOR CAPTIVATING JAPANESE ANIMATED SERIES HOUSTON, April 28, 2003-ADV Films today formally announced the acquisition for st...Anime News Network and Protoculture Addicts Join Forces (Sat 09-18-2004)
Probably the only noteworthy news that\'ll come out of the Nan Desu Kan convention this weekend, we\'ve got the ANN press release rigth here. Congrats on their new venture!Macross Returns to the Market (Fri 06-24-2005)
With thanks to Brent Long for noticing this, the official Robotech.com site is now listing a preorder item for the original Macross series on region 1 DVD. This is essentially exactly what AnimEigo was selling from their restoration process but now under ...'Justice League Unlimited - Joining Forces' Announcement
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-16-2005)
The latest 'Justice League Unlimited' DVD is due out in September. Check out these specs... PepsiCo & WB Join Forces on Superman Returns (Tue 06-06-2006)
As America awaits the return of the Man of Steel in Warner Bros. Pictures' highly anticipated release of Superman Returns on June 30, PepsiCo, the film's official food and beverage partner, is launching exclusive promotions, packaging and products tied to...Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sun 03-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tomohiro Chiba & Bandai Games Inc. / Artist: Masato NatsumotoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon has begun--and the newest Mobil... s-Cry-ed Vol. #2
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayDirected by Goro Taniguchi ? Infinite Ryvius. ?X-Men? type action meets anime stylings. After repeated attacks against HOLD and HOLY, Commander Zigmarl is forced to initiate an operation to capture all the Native Alters in the Lost Ground. Sp... Market Hits FUNimation (Fri 11-09-2007)
After the quarterly results for Navarre came out this week after closing, the next day the stock in the company fluctuated wildly and settled by being down 40%. ICv2 has a brief piece on it in which Navarre CEO Kerry Deacon seems to imply that the uncerta...King Kong vs. the Martians
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-22-2005)
PRIZE CLOSET: We have 5 copies of X-FILES MYTHOLOGY Volume 4: Super Soldiers courtesy of Fox for lucky readers that send an email containing their name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info with "X-FILES SUPER" in the subject line. We also have a couple...