Stu Levy

Stuart J. Levy also known by the pen name D.J. Milky, is a producer of manga and films and writer of manga.Levy founded the media company Tokyopop and established the manga market in North America. He was an executive producer on the major motion picture Priest in 2011 distributed by Sony Pictures. Additionally, he directed the documentary Pray for Japan and mockumentary Van Von Hunter. Van Von Hunter won him "Best Director" at the Los Angeles based Mock Film Fest 2011. He created/wrote Princess Ai with singer Courtney Love. Levy also is a chair of the International Producers Guild of America. Levy appeared as a speaker for the Middle East Film & Comic Con 2018 for his experience as a businessman and producer/artist.

Levy's manga series, Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey was nominated for two 2018 Diamond GEM awards.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.