Stu Levy
Stuart J. Levy | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California at Los Angeles, Georgetown University |
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| Title | Founder and former CEO of Tokyopop |
Stuart J. Levy also known by the pen name D.J. Milky,[1][2] is a producer[3] of manga and films and writer of manga.[1][4]
Levy founded the media company Tokyopop and established the manga market in North America.[5] He was an executive producer on the major motion picture Priest in 2011 distributed by Sony Pictures.[6] Additionally, he directed the documentary Pray for Japan and mockumentary Van Von Hunter.[7] Van Von Hunter won him "Best Director" at the Los Angeles based Mock Film Fest 2011.[8] He created/wrote Princess Ai with singer Courtney Love.[9][10] Levy also is a chair of the International Producers Guild of America.[11][12] Levy appeared as a speaker for the Middle East Film & Comic Con 2018 for his experience as a businessman and producer/artist.[13] Levy's manga series, Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey was nominated for two 2018 Diamond GEM awards.[14][15]
Levy moved to Berlin in January 2020. In March 2023, Levy stepped back from his position as CEO, but took a "similar position" at Tokyopop Germany.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Writer of the 'Nightmare Before Christmas' sequel comic just gave us a release date". The Daily Dot. October 5, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "Stuart LEVY - Anime News Network". www.animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ "Finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Award Announced in Greater Los Angeles; Award Winners Named at Gala Event on June 27". Business Wire (Press release). Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "ICV2 INTERVIEW: TOKYOPOP'S STU LEVY". ICv2. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "The Muscle Behind 'Manga in America'". Pop Matters. April 27, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "Stu Levy and the Rise and Fall of Tokyopop". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: TOKYOPOP's Stu Levy Talks Disaster Doc 'Pray for Japan'". Indie Wire. March 30, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "Award Winners 2011". Mock Film Fest. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ Gustines, George Gene (December 28, 2004). "Girl Power Fuels Manga Boom in U.S." The New York Times. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "PRINCESS COURTNEY!". NME. July 16, 2003. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "PGA National Committees: International". Producers Guild of America. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "Opening ceremony of Chinese American Film Festival held in LA". China.org. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "Meet The Stars". MEFCC. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "2018 DIAMOND GEM Award Nominees". Newsarama. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ "Tokyopop's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey Nominated for Diamond Gem Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 7, 2023). "Tokyopop Confirms Founder, CEO Stu Levy Has 'Stepped Back' From U.S. Operations". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
