The OP Grew from USAopoly's Roots in Licensed Games
Now Diversifying, Expanding Internationally
March 21, 2019

In USAopoly's 25th anniversary year, we interviewed The Op Vice President Marketing Candace Brenner to learn more about the company's history and plans for growth.

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DC Champion Tsujihara Out at Warner Bros.
After Investigation of Alleged Improper Conduct
March 18, 2019
Tsujihara was alleged to have used his influence to try to obtain roles for an actress with whom he was having an affair.
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PRO: Channel Check: Box Lunch in Madison, Wisconsin
Games, Funko, Slow-Cookers in Branded Displays
March 18, 2019
We found a presence for games, Funko, and some surprising licensed products, including slow-cookers.
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Official Movie 'Detective Pikachu' Graphic Novel
Adapting the First Live-Action Pokemon Movie
March 15, 2019
Legendary Comics has announced the summer 2019 publication of the official movie graphic novel Pokemon: Detective Pikachu written by Brian Bruccellato with art by Nelson Daniel.
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Collector Supplies Company heo Launches Digital Life Pad
Eco-friendly, Affordable Tablet For Gamers
March 8, 2019
Game accessories company heo has a new 9” Digital Life Pad available under its Ultimate Guard brand.
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Barnes & Noble Has Best Same Store Comps in Years, then Lowers Guidance
After Disappointing Post-Holiday Sales
March 8, 2019
The chain said post-holiday sales were lower than expected.
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DC Plans Global Celebration Events for Batman's 80th Anniversary
Beginning This Month
March 7, 2019
DC Entertainment unveiled plans for a variety of special events to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Batman, including TV and film engagements, live events, and a special Batman Day salute with Bat-Signals lighting up the sky in major cities worldwide.
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Preview: Cryptozoic Figures 2019
DC, 'Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Trevor Saves the Universe, ' Cryptkins
March 6, 2019
Figures tied to DC Comics, Nightmare on Elm Street , Trevor Saves the Universe , and the company's own Cryptkins characters.
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Full 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 Trailer
Dim the Lights, It's Dark
March 5, 2019
HBO has released a trailer for the final season of Game of Thrones.
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What's Ahead for the 2019 Convention Season
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 4, 2019
Rob Salkowitz analyzes the convention business as we kick off the 2019 season.
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Funko Plans to 'Disrupt' Board Game Business
Bigger Category, Growing Faster than Figures
March 4, 2019
Funko plans to be a disruptive force in the games business, which is a bigger category with faster growth than its core action figure category.
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Giving the Fans What They Want - Red Band 'Hellboy' Trailer Drops
With 'Smoke on the Water'
March 1, 2019
A second Hellboy trailer has dropped, and it seems to have more fan-friendly features, including the use of "Smoke on the Water."
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