Gregory Noveck leaving DC
We won’t slap a “Tolja!!!” over this, but a memo this afternoon confirms what many had been predicting since DC’s new regime took over last fall: SVP of creative affairs Greg Noveck who for six years had been DC”s main man in Hollywood, is leaving to go back to producing. A memo signed by Geoff [...]
Continue ReadingMarder to head CBLDF board
Via PR, retailer Chris Powell has stepped down as president of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund board and cartoonist Larry Marder has been elected to succeed him. PR below.
Continue ReadingDel Rey update
In the recent manga cutbacks, one company has remained conspicuous by their silence — Del Rey’s manga line, mostly licensed from Kodansha, has been quietly downsizing for months, with fewer and fewer titles coming out, and an increased emphasis on their home-made manga-like books, such as their Avatar graphic novels. In addition, it is [...]
Continue ReadingWaid and Gagnon upped at BOOM!
More promotions, as Mark Waid becomes Chief Creative Officer at Boom and Matt Gagnon is upped to Editor in Chief. Congrats to both deserving fellows!
Continue ReadingCB Cebulski promoted to SVP, Creator & Content Development
Globe-trotting gastronome CB Cebulski has just been promoted to SVP at Marvel. Cebulski is a familiar and popular figure at shows around the world as he has been unearthing talent from the four corners of the earth and has appeared on The Food Network in his position as a food-lover. His new position will [...]
Continue ReadingWood joins IDW; White promoted
Dirk White, formerly of Dark Horse, has joined IDW as Director, Retail Marketing, a new position. AnnaMaria White has been promoted to Director, Marketing and Public Relations. Together the moves suggest that IDW is serious about increasing their market share through renewed retail efforts.
Continue ReadingLoeb named EVP, Marvel Television Division
TV and comics veteran Jeph Loeb has been named to a new position within Marvel, according to a press release, below. As Executive Vice President, Head of Television, Loeb will work on bringing Marvel's characters to television and oversee both development and distribution of their series efforts, both animated and live-action. He will report to Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley.
Continue ReadingJoe Quesada promoted to Chief Creative Officer, Marvel Entertainment
Joe Quesada, whose been serving up his Cup o' Joe as Marvel Publishing's E-i-C- and CCO for a decade, has taken a larger role at Marvel Entertainment as Chief Creative Officer where he'll work alongside Alan Fine to provide creative input on Marvel's continuing expansion into all media. Although Quesada has said in the past that the job of editor in chief "comes with a shelf life," his success at guiding Marvel's iconic characters through the digital era and into acquisition by Disney has led him to an even more important role at the company. PR below:
Continue ReadingMassive restructuring at Viz
PW is reporting that there has been massive layoffs at Viz Media -- up to 60 people or 40% of the workforce have been laid off. ... We are of course saddened by these departures and sincerely appreciate the hard work, passion and dedication of those that have moved on, but we feel confident that with these changes, VIZ Media will be more streamlined and able to withstand the climate of the economy at this time. With the American manga market already in flux, this has to be seen as a body blow to the category as Viz was consistently the best selling American comics publisher, dominating the best seller charts with such mega-hits as Naruto and One Piece. ... Sources tell PW that as many as 55 people were laid off at Viz’s San Francisco headquarters and it appears its small New York office, which had about 5 staffers, has been closed.
Continue ReadingPersonnel moves: Barton, Martinez, Cabardo, etc., etc., etc.
Lots and lots of personnel announcements over the last few days. ¶ Image has hired Todd Martinez as their new Sales & Licensing Coordinator. For 14 years, Martinez was manager of the pioneering Bay area comics shop Comics Relief. According to the PR: As manager, he worked extensively with other retailers, book market representatives and libraries. His [...]
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