Cornelia Funke, Germany's most successful and popular author of children's and young adult fiction, is to give the keynote presentation opening the "Transmedia Experiences" track at FMX 2013.

Focal Press releases “Face It,” an exploration of human character modeling and animation by Patricia Beckmann-Wells and Senior Character Artist Scott Wells.

VIZ Media announces a new graphic novel series for Cartoon Network’s “Ben 10 Omniverse” that will launch in fall of 2013.

RHCSE and Komixx option the comedic comic series “Monkey Nuts.”

VIZ Media launches sticky DOT comics, a kids comic app, on the iTunes store.

The “Mia and me” publishing program continues with the first edition of a monthly fan magazine and two other print products rolling out this March.

Toon Goggles announces a new app for Barnes & Noble’s NOOK HD and NOOK HD+.

Aardman announces new global deals for Walker Productions and JAM Media’s “Tilly and Friends.”

Peavey Electronics announces a new line of musical instruments that capture the DC Comics Super Heroes.

VIZ Media releases “My Neighbor Totoro: A Novel” and a new edition of the “My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book” in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the film.