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COMING MAY 2008 FROM MICHAEL HAGUE -- IN THE SMALL.
Mother Nature Takes Revenge! IN THE SMALL is a gripping new apocalyptic survival story from illustrator Michael Hague. When a mysterious cataclysmic event, "the blue flash," causes the population of the earth to shrink in size to six inches tall, suddenly humanity has the tables turned on itself: The very civilization it has created becomes its greatest obstacle to survival. Will 18-year old Mouse and his 15-year old sister Beat find the secret that can redeem this strange new world?
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Archaia Studios title Starkweather has been optioned for a feature film:


Navarre CEO Kerry Deacon explained why he thinks the fall of Geneon may be good for Geneon in his conference call on Thursday:


Random House has acquired rights to produce books based on Iron Man, in conjunction with the film next year:

Twelve films have been submitted for the Best Animated Feature Oscar, including one anime, Persepolis, and ten other varied entries:

Atlas Games President John Nephew has won his election in Minnesota, overcoming a smear campaign tied to the games he publishes:

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NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL: December 7th -- 9th!
The first New York Anime Festival is run by Reed Exhibitions, the same people that bring you New York Comic-Con. It will fill the need for a major multi-category anime show in the New York metro area, and offers a great opportunity for sponsors, exhibitors, dealers, and trade attendees.


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The Hollywood writers strike is having an almost immediate impact on shows that are important to pop culture retailers:

Winona Ryder and Bruce Greenwood have been added to the Star Trek cast:

Guillermo del Toro will direct a new film based on British SF series The Champions:


And in our Talk Back section, Dave Schwartz of Comic Collection in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, says that Diamond's holiday shipping schedule is later than past years and may be bad for his business:


Our top viewed article for Thursday, November 8th was:
We caught up with CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein to find out what’s going on in Rome, Georgia in the Gordon Lee case:

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SIGN UP NOW FOR THE UPCOMING ICv2 CONFERENCE!
The first ever ICv2 Conference on Anime and Manga will take place on Thursday, December 6th on the eve of New York Anime Festival. Meet, mingle, and learn from confirmed panelists including top executives from anime and manga companies; from intellectual property houses; digital content and youth marketing experts; and trade buyers. Publishers, producers, toy and game companies, retailers and distributors, and librarians and educators can all benefit from this informative programming. ***********************************************************************

The ICv2 Guide, with the latest news on "What's Hot, What's Next, and What's Good," is available by subscription. For more info on how to get your subscription go to:


We’ve just released the new ICv2 Guide #48: Anime/Manga. Retailers and distributors can request a free copy by sending us an e-mail (please include mailing address) at:


ICv2 Retailers Guides -- We still have available copies of our latest ICv2 Guide to Graphic Novels (#47) as well as the latest issue of the ICv2 Guide to Games (#46). Pop culture retailers and distributors can request a free copy by sending us an e-mail (please include mailing address) at:

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Data File

Ira Mayer wrote:


Volume 2 Issue 47 - November 12, 2007


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Nearly half of Americans (46%) feel antagonistic toward their grocery store because it falls short of their expectations, according to IBM.


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If money were no object, 19% of newlyweds would honeymoon in Fiji, the most popular dream destination, reports the Honeymooner's Review Guide.
Brand & Package Likeabilty: Consumer likes and dislikes of brands and their packages
Whatever packaged goods category you're in, "Brand & Package Likeability" will help you stand out on the shelf -- and delight your consumer once he or she gets home!
Get immediate answers to these critical questions:
When do shoppers tolerate packages they don't like for brands and products they do like?
Do shoppers like some packages more than they like the brands that use them?
When is poor package design actually a benefit?


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One in six adults (17%) has re-gifted a gift card they received, says Comdata.


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The number of Americans aged 45 and older who visit comparison shopping sites increased 38% from November 2006 to November 2007, notes Hitwise.


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More than half of customers (55%) want restaurants to offer burgers in a range of sizes, from mini-burgers to 1/2 pounders, reports Technomic.


The EPM Datafile is an EPM Communications, Inc. service.(c)Copyright 2007 EPM Communications, Inc.
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Talent Search and Jobs



We are looking for Manga Artists and authors., For manga artists we do need the following: minimun to 6 and max to 10 sequential pages (completed). With bios and contact information.
Also., there are others compnies that needs Artists for their projects and do need to creators or authors.
For authors or creators owners see our talent search blog (here in my url at my space) for more information. Or feel free to contact us at our contact addresses in our Talent Search Blog.


We are always on the look for talent in all related fields of the entertainment, comic books, video games developing, animation, music, etc. To represent them as their agents to others companies. We are looking for writers with their own projects for publishing, any genre., pencilers and artists., video game developers, film makers, animators, etc.
For creators and authors (comic books projects):
Send your material on pdf format., page 1 should have the cover of the project, page 2 the complete description of the project or material, how many pages, how many issues, all the related information and sypnopsis of the material or project., page 3 your bios and creative team complete bios, page 4 max to 6 or 8 pages of sequential art work (sequential pages should be completed) and page 5 pin ups and covers. Send material of any genre, we are looking for manga but we will review all submisions.
For pencilers, colorists and inkers:
Send minimun to 6 pages of sequential art work and max to 10. Inkers should include the after and before of the work inked. Colorists send your porfolio in the format you like., be profecional. Pencilers, inkers, colorists and any artist include your bios (resume) with your submission.
Film makers:
Send you material minimun to 2 or 3 minutes and max to 30. But if your material is too long feel free to send it by regular mail, only if you are unable to send by e-mail. Include bios and contact information.
Video Game developers:
Send bios and all contact information with links to your demos before chosing you project or profesional group. Titles of projects done, complete bios with resume of all creative team, etc.
Music industry:
Send your demos by regular mail with your resume and complete contact information. We do accept any genre., and we do cover all industry fields.
Send material to:
E-mail: kurius_jazvel@yahoo.com
E-mail: javiersama@acedipa.org
E-mail: javacedipa@hotmail.com (Msn).
Company Postal address: attn: Javier Acevedo., c/o Ace!-Studios/D.I.P.A. Org., PMB 164., 200 Ave. Rafael Cordero Suite. 140., Caguas, PR 00725-3757 USA.
Thank you and our best regards to you all.

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Talent Search

ACE!-Studios/DIPA Org. (Da International Professionals Association Organization). La Asociacion Internacional De Profecionales Organizada.
Contact Information: Javier Acevedo., c/o ACE!-Studios/DIPA Org., PMB 164 200 Ave. Rafael Cordero STE 140., Caguas, PR 00725-3757 USA.
E-mails: kurius_jazvel@yahoo.com (Main).
(General).E-mail: javacedipa@hotmail.com
(Main). E-mail: javace@acedipaorg.co.cc
Additional duties and Services:
Consulting outside of the scope of the licensor agent agreement. PR., Public Relationships (Relaciones Publicas)., Commissions for our services in representing inside of the scope of the licensor agent agreement, Contracts periods and other information regarding our professional services can be provided just get in touch with us.
Javier AcevedoCEO/Chairman/Master Agent/


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