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]
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 |
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]
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