Comics News Page: 9

This is page 9 of the comics news archives.

Reader's Digest and Universal Press Syndicate Announce Syndication Deal (2002-11-22): Reader's Digest magazine and Universal Press Syndicate have announced an agreement to syndicate editorial content from the magazine to U.

Uclick Launches Customized Comics Page Service (2002-10-23): For daily comic fanatics who want it their way and are willing to pay for it, Kansas City-based Internet comics provider uclick has launched mycomicspage.

Vivendi Licenses Marvel Superheroes For Online Games (2002-09-27): Vivendi Universal Publishing (VU Publishing) and Marvel Enterprises, Inc.

DreamWorks Developing Film Based on Comic Strip (2002-08-23): Jim Carrey and Garry Shandling will team for the first time in DreamWorks Pictures' animated comedy Over the Hedge, based on the comic strip by Michael Fry and T Lewis.

U.S. Shonen Jump Anime Magazine Previewed At Comic-Con (2002-08-09): Viz Communications, Inc.

Japan's Leading Anime Magazine Newtype Makes English Debut (2002-07-05): A.

Daredevil Comic Headed for the Big Screen (2002-05-29): Twentieth Century Fox announced that it will release the Fox/New Regency production Daredevil on February 14, 2003.

Universal Begins Principal Photography On The Hulk (2002-04-05): Universal Pictures has begun principal photography on The Hulk, a feature film based upon one of Marvel Comics' most popular superhero series and directed by filmmaker Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) from a screenplay by James Schamus.

Special Operation Forces Become Comic Book Superheroes (2002-02-27): Specwar, a new action comic book, self-published by a retired Navy SEAL and based on real world special operations similar to those currently being conducted around the globe, is about to debut.

Showtime Targets Comic Book and SF Fans For Jeremiah Series (2002-02-27): To appeal to comic book and sf enthusiasts, Showtime Networks Inc.

Uclick To Provide Comics For Knight Ridder Digital (2002-02-07): Knight Ridder Digital, the online subsidiary of Knight Ridder and founder/operator of the Real Cities Network, and Uclick, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal, announced a strategic agreement whereby Uclick will manage branded comic and puzzle content for Knight Ridder Digital's Real Cities local media network of websites.

DC Comics Publishes Frank Miller's Batman Sequel (2001-12-07): The Dark Knight Strikes Again, a sequel to the Batman comics written and drawn by Frank Miller, is now available in stores and has already broken sales records for the comic book industry, said DC Comics Executive Vice President and Publisher Paul Levitz.

iConnect.com and Marvel Launch MarvelOnline ISP (2000-11-28): iConnect.

Dimension Films Acquires Rights to Marvel's Ghost Rider (2000-08-30): Dimension Films has acquired the rights to Ghost Rider, an action-filled adventure based on the popular Marvel Comics superhero, it was announced by company co-chairman Bob Weinstein.

Marvel Enterprises Appoints Bill Jemas President of Publishing & New Media (2000-02-18): Marvel Enterprises, Inc.

NextPlanetOver.com Announces Licensing Deal with Marvel Comics (1999-09-17): NextPlanetOver.

Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Comics Unveil Mystery Men Comic Book (1999-07-01): Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Comics have unveiled their first installment of Volume Zero, a brand new comic book based on the comedy film Mystery Men, in advance of the July 30 opening of the film.

The AnimeOnline Network Adds New Domains (1999-03-18): The AnimeOnline Network, currently serving the anime (also known as Japanese Animation) fan community via five domains of anime related information and services, announced plans to add five additional domains of original creations.

Infinite Ventures Unveils Raven Comic (1999-03-12): This weekend Infinite Ventures, Inc.

Marvel Enterprises Appoints Winston Fowlkes as Publisher of Marvel Comics (1999-02-08): Marvel Enterprises, Inc.