Hoping 'Avatar' is the new face of filmmaking Nov 17, 2009
But though "Avatar" might be all that, it also defies conventional Hollywood wisdom that today's blockbuster movies need to be "pre-sold" as bestsellers ("Harry Potter," "The Lord of the Rings"), comic books ("Batman," "X-Men"), toys ("Transformers," the upcoming "Battleship") or based on other movies (every sequel ever made). Thus the novelty of "Avatar" could also be its biggest liability. (FOX59, IN)
Who are the furries? Nov 14, 2009
The scene has its own art, animation, comic books and literature, but activities are largely conducted online - where furries adopt "fursonas" for role playing. But for some it is about meeting other furries in person. (BBC News -- UK)
6 Unique Gift Basket Ideas Nov 12, 2009
Assemble a gift basket with items like yo-yos, silly putty, and comic books. If you knew the person as a kid, try to find the kinds of toys and candies you both enjoyed. (Suite101.com)
Little Mouse Wins Big Nov 7, 2009
He found refuge by reading comic books and watching motion pictures about the superheroes of the day - Tarzan, Flash Gordon and others ... When Jerry and Joe combine forces to create comic books about a superhero with an "S" on his chest, editors at big publishing companies laugh them out the door. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Brothers mark 20 years in collectibles biz Nov 5, 2009
Theyre still selling baseball cards but the store is now packed with items from others trends: action figures, autographs, stuffed animals and a few comic books. We talked to the Gooboians about changes they have seen over the past two decades. (Fresno Bee)
Crash! pow! profit$ Oct 11, 2009
Shamus was animated about comic books before comic books were cool -- and tremendously profitable ... Shamus was animated about comic books before comic books were cool -- and tremendously profitable. (New York Post -- Business)
Hollywood's New Toys Oct 4, 2009
Ever since Bryan Singer's 2000 adaptation of X-Men, comic books and superheros have been the go-to for quick franchise starters ... As mentioned earlier, most of the bankable superheros and comic books have already made the transition to film. (Suite101.com)
Easy readers Sep 12, 2009
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GI Joe, post-American hero Aug 29, 2009
I had seen it at the movies, in comic books, and sooner or later in shows like Victory at Sea on that new entertainment medium, television. And when, in the 1960s, countless demonstrators from my generation went into opposition to a brutal American war in Vietnam, they did so still garbed in cast-off "Good War" paraphernalia - secondhand Army jackets and bombardier coats - or they formed themselves into "tribes" and turned goodness and victory over to the former enemies in their childhood war... (Asia Times Online)
Jeff Vrabel: Oh, G.I. Joe, how I love thee but not your movie Aug 11, 2009
It actually didn't stop at the toys I collected the comic books like a crazy person most people when they think "comic book heroes" think Batman or Superman or the Green Hornet or people who were, you know, actual comic book heroes. I would be at the shady consumer mall in Marion, Ind. (Medfield Press, MA)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
J-Pop, as its friends call it, is all about the cultural phenomena that are comic books, animated films, movies, music and riotous up-from-the-street fashions ... And Seiji Horibuchi, the founder and CEO of San Francisco's VIZ Pictures and Viz Media, one of the first importers and translators of manga, or comic books, called it when he decided to embark on the New People J-Pop project four years ago. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cloud ships 'to deflect sun's rays and stop global warming'... Aug 8, 2009
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Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Movies): Because knowing is half the battle Aug 6, 2009
The G.I. Joe team, as well as the Cobra Command villains, then put some face time in comic books as well. In that sense, there is at least some story involved in the action figures beyond how many times you could pit two figurines in battle without one losing an arm (the 12-inch G.I. Joes had a distinct advantage over the smaller, less sturdy Star Wars action figures). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
EA Calls All G.I. JOE Fans to Rep... Aug 5, 2009
Releasing alongside its film counterpart, G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, in association with Hasbro, the video game presents an all-new storyline that weaves in key elements from the film and, for long-time G.I. JOE enthusiasts, adds a layer of nostalgia inspired by the animated cartoon series, comic books and action figure toy line delivering the ultimate adrenaline-pumping, action-packed G.I. JOE experience. The accessible third person... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Paramount Pictures waves the flag for 'G.I. Joe' Aug 4, 2009
In the 1980s it was reborn in comic books, a TV cartoon and toys, with the tag line "A Real American Hero," as a special military unit of the U.S. government that does battle with an evil organization known as Cobra ... "G.I. Joe" had no presence at the recent Comic-Con International gathering of genre fanatics, even though there were panels to discuss both the toys and comic books. (FOX59, IN)
The 'joe' Show Aug 2, 2009
They were further boosted by an animated TV series, comic books and a host of spectacular characters, including ninjas and space assassins. Instead of Nazis and Russians, the team fought Cobra, an international terrorist group led by a lizard-man named Serpentor. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
READ MORE: Highlights from the four-day fest Jul 28, 2009
Relatively obscure writers and illustrators can spark lines a half-hour long when they begin signing comic books and figurines. Then there's. (USA Today -- Life)
Comic Con Promises 'Avatar,' 'New Moon,' 'IM2' Jul 23, 2009
Fans immediately lined up for freebies and raced to snap up the most in-demand toys and comic books ... He sees the growth of the festival to include properties beyond comic books as a boon for moviegoers. (Click2Houston, TX)
Toy makers, retailers get big boost from movie biz Jul 19, 2009
Spider-Man's successful leap from Marvel comic books and television animation to the big screen in 2002 sparked the idea that a similar cinematic turn could come from a toy line with a good-versus-evil mythology and larger-than-life characters, he said. Analyst Sean McGowan at Needham & Co. projects Hasbro will sell $595 million worth of "Transformers" merchandise in 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Watertown native is co-owner of new anime shop in Waltham Jul 18, 2009
AniMadness, a specialty store at 284 Moody St. caters to fans of anime - Japanese-style cartoons comic books and video games. Customers earlier this week browsed a selection of bug-eyed plush toys, Manga comics and T-shirts inspired by classic Nintendo video games with glee. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
'Transformers' lover's fan art launches him to big-screen glory Jul 18, 2009
His 7-year-old daughter, Piper, introduces him as "a famous artist who makes Transformers." He was on hand at the downtown Raleigh IMAX premiere to sign comic books and give away prizes ... The robots spawned comic books, an animated television series, novels and movies. (News & Observer)
For kids, more than medicines to heal! Jun 22, 2009
In a child-friendly playroom, a decorated area integrated with the paediatrics unit, children, some of them suffering from serious ailments, can take their minds off their dull routine to enjoy playing with toys, board games, reading comic books, quizzes and make friends with other kids. "Most of the kids admitted to the paediatrics unit are in for a long duration sometimes stretching to months. We can imagine they are suffering from serious problems. A recreation facility at the hospital thus... (India Times, India)
Storage Locker Auctions 'Like Vegas' May 27, 2009
"One unit had comic books in it. Behind the comic books were some baseball cards. And behind that was some Charles Schultz artwork. So that went for $9,100 and I believe the insurance broker appraised it at a million and a half," Cardoza told ABC News. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
Nurturing nonbelief: Parents gather to talk about raising kids without religion May 27, 2009
"Religious pressure to dumb-down American science textbooks flat-out won the war...American textbooks look like comic books compared to what foreigners use:"These books have been so grossly dumbed down that, in most respects, they are indistinguishable from books that the major publishers have been selling, during the past ten years or so, as middle-school texts. The Science Probe books are not even suitable for use in middle schools, however, because the "biology" that they provide has been... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Newell 'in talks for Lone Ranger' May 2, 2009
Its popularity led to movie serials, TV shows, comic books, toys and novels. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
TV: 'Big Bang' comes with toys Apr 28, 2009
"The Joker, "Batman"LOS ANGELES -- When you're on the set of "The Big Bang Theory," the question is fitting. In every nook and cranny of Sheldon and Leonard's apartment, there are toys. Lots of toys. And comic books. And more toys.Because the two college students are sci-fi geeks, they're likely to spend their money on models from every character imaginable.And so, as you meander about, you see stuff from Batman, "Star Wars" and Superman.Comic books fans will tell you it's expensive stuff --... (Sioux City Journal)
Trash or Treasure? Apr 19, 2009
All that stuff cluttering up your closets, attic, and garage -- those little knick-knacks, such as old dolls, baseball cards, comic books or action figures, might be more than just junk ... Like action figures, the real value in comic books is in the stories ... COMIC BOOKS ON THE SET WERE PRICED BY. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Anime invasion Apr 11, 2009
Akita has seen increase in interest in anime and manga Japanese comic books and graphic novels in recent years ... Manga: Japanese comic books or graphic novels. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Watchmen' is hard follow Mar 13, 2009
Watchmen' is hard follow. So why, then, is "Watchmen" so long. (Sioux City Journal)
Hawaii stab victim was tiny, but she had a big presence in life Mar 2, 2009
Soon, both students and faculty could be seen around the Wai'anae campus carrying everything from comic books and surfing magazines to modern works of literature ... The material came from a separate library at school that Yamashita stocked, sometimes using her own money to buy the "Twilight" vampire/teen romance novels, the Harry Potter series, the Guinness World Records books or whatever material flipped on the reading switch for students, including comic books. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Yard sales as an economic gauge Mar 1, 2009
More collectibles: Comic books, antiques, tools items people used to hold onto are now up for sale, indicating people want to make money fast. Yard sale as social indicator. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Will anyone watch the 'Watchmen'? Feb 27, 2009
They have come for "Watchmen" -- the allegedly unfilmable superhero movie, the long-awaited adaptation of the comic book that changed the face of comic books forever. Billy Crudup plays Dr. Manhattan, a powerful superhero in "Watchmen.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Soprano family values Feb 22, 2009
Times are tough all over - even in the panels of comic books like 'Iron Man. . (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Comic success Feb 8, 2009
By Janet Fitzgerald, Correspondent Saturday, February 07, 2009. North Bend grad gets TV pilot deal. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mega Brands dons Halo to capture tween market Feb 8, 2009
Although movies, television shows and comic books continue to produce characters that lend themselves to action figures, building-block sets and other toy licensing deals, video games are becoming an increasingly popular source of intellectual property for manufacturers looking to catch the next hot toy trend. Obviously, licensing is a very important part of the toy industry, and this continues the trend for sources of licensing that aren't necessarily just TV or movies, said Chris Byrne, a New... (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
