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Stan Lee Media Lawsuit Resurfaces in California

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Now following a second New York ruling tossing out their claims, the owners of Stan Lee Media have won the right to pursue a new suit against Stan Lee in California, writes The Hollywood Reporter.

Another Stan Lee Media Billion-Dollar Suit Tossed

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Stan Lee Media Inc.'s $1 billion lawsuit against Marvel Ent. in regards to the copyrights of characters created by its namesake has been tossed out of court, writes The Hollywood Reporter.

Mr. Men Getting Feature Adaptation

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20th Century Fox Animation and producer Shawn Levy are planning a feature adaptation of Roger Hargreaves’ children's book series MR. MEN, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Auryn Releases Teddy's Day Sequel

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"Teddy's Night," the follow-up to the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed "Teddy's Day," has been released by Auryn and available here: http://tinyurl.com/2fndly4.

Scott To Produce Prophets of Science Fiction

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Ridley Scott is set to produce the Science Channel's PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION, reports Variety.

ToonSeum Goes Looney Over Author Visit

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Few cartoons have been able to capture the attention of multiple generations like the Looney Tunes. As Ruth Clampett, daughter of Looney Tunes animation director Bob Clampett, points out in her foreword to THE LOONEY TUNES TREASURY (Running Press; Publication month: October 2010; $45.00), "Looney Tunes are the animated family we grew up with."

Fox Searchlight to Adapt Clowes' Wilson

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Alexander Payne (SIDEWAYS) is circling Fox Searchlight's adaptation of Dan Clowes' graphic novel WILSON, reports Deadline.com.

Comic-Con to Stay in San Diego

Comic-Con International: San Diego, the largest comics convention of its kind in the world, today announced it will be staying in San Diego for the foreseeable future.

50% Off All 3DATS Books and 100% of Sales Donated to an Amazing Charity

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Today, Sept 13th, 3DATS (with the help of CGarchitect) has just launched a charitable promotion whereby for 30 days we are selling all our 3D graphics books currently in print for 50% off and donating 100% of sales to an amazing charity called "Soldiers to the Summit".

Penelope Picked Up For Publishing Program

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4Kids Entertainment International has signed an agreement with top publisher Redan that will see pre-school character Penelope appear in two popular bi-weekly magazines - ‘Fun to Learn Friends’ and ‘Fun to Learn Favourites’ – in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark Announces Dates

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After long delays, the producers of the stage musical SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK have announced the opening dates, reports VARIETY.

The Smurfs Get Graphic Novel Series

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The Smurfs, the beloved cartoon characters who shot to fame in North America in the ‘80s, return in this new graphic novel series from Papercutz, publisher of the popular Bionicle, Classics Illustrated, Disney Fairies, Geronimo Stilton, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Tales from the Crypt.

Gaiman Wins in Spawn Royalties Case

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Neil Gaiman has won another battle in his royalties dispute with Todd McFarlane over SPAWN characters he created for a 1992 book, reports VARIETY.

Moving Tales Inc. Releases First 3D Animated Storybook App for iPad

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The Pedlar Lady of Gushing Cross, an exciting new iPad app, was released today and is available for iPad users at App Store for $4.99.

VES Announces Release of The VES Handbook Of Visual Effects

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The Visual Effects Society (VES) is proud to announce that The VES Handbook of Visual Effects is now available to everyone who wants to learn or needs to know about the art and science of visual effects.

New Gene Deitch Essay "Animators Belong To The Ages. Where We Fit In" Arrives Online

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Famed Oscar-winning animation director, graphic artist, cartoonist and creative force Gene Deitch has once again updated his online book “How To Succeed In Animation” with a brand new essay that captures his feelings on the role of the animation director in any animated project.

American Splendor Creator Harvey Pekar Dies

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Harvey Pekar, the creator of indie comic AMERICAN SPLENDOR, died at the age of 70, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Radical Studios Publishing Worthington Developed IP

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Radical Studios has inked a deal with Sam Worthington's Full Clip Prods. to publish graphic novels intended to be transformed into feature films, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Ankama and Tokyopop Announce Partnership

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Ankama, the videogames/animation/comics powerhouse, and Manga publisher Tokyopop are pleased to announce their cooperation for the launch of the Wakfu and DOFUS publications in Germany!

Warner Bros. Picks Up 3 Story Graphic Novel

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Warner Bros. Pictures has announced today that the Academy Award–winning writer Dustin Lance Black will both write and direct the movie adaptation of Matt Kindt’s groundbreaking graphic novel, 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man.