Month: July 2008

Comics Firebreather, The Vanishers and Mice Templar coming to life on Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network has kicked off development on three new comic book titles including Firebreather, The Vanishers and Mice Templar. Image Comic’s Firebreather, created by Phil Hester, and Mice Templar, by Mike Avon Oeming and Bryan Glass, will be developed as animated original movies. IDW Publishing’s The Vanishers, created by Chuck Dixon, will be produced as ….

Filmmaker Call for Entries: The Accolade Competition

Now in its sixth year, top-tier international awards competition The Accolade, announces its Call for Entries for filmmakers, television producers and videographers. The Accolade is a non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. It is a showcase for cinematic gems and ….

FireSky teams with MGM to bring Comic-Con fans the Ultimate Stargate Experience

FireSky, the new game designer that is publishing the online game Stargate Worlds, is teaming up with MGM to bring fans at Comic-Con the ultimate Stargate experience. Stargate Worlds is the massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) based on MGM’s award-winning Stargate franchise and will be officially launched in 2009. At this year’s Comic-Con, ….

More details about the Viz manga-to-film company

VIZ Media has launched a new wholly-owned Hollywood-based company named VIZ Productions to produce and license live-action theatrical film and TV projects based on animated and manga series. The new company will draw on a vast catalog of manga properties owned by its Japanese parent companies Shogakukan and Shueisha, as well as publishing giant Hakusensha, ….

Hulk Vs. Wolverine and Next Avengers to premiere at Comic-Con

Thursday at Comic-Con will feature the World Premiere of the hugely anticipated Hulk Vs. Wolverine. Plus, the first PG-rated DVD Marvel animated film uniting Iron Man with the children of the world’s mightiest team of super heroes to form The Next Avengers. Come watch the world premiere screening of the Hugely anticipated Hulk VS Wolverine ….

The Greatest American Hero returns

Join the original cast of the The Greatest American Hero television series on Thursday, July 24 at 12:30-1:30pm in Room 7AB at Comic-Con Convention in San Diego. After twenty-five years, this beloved cult series is being re-introduced to the world as a comic book series. In addition, two special announcements will be made regarding the ….