Geek Showbiz Round-Up
September 10, 2021
It's been a real trailer-fest the last few days, plus big news so we round up geek showbiz news here.
On 35 Years, the State of the Market and Comic Stores, Distribution, Entertainment, and More
September 9, 2021
We caught up with CEO Mike Richardson to get his take on the occasion, the state of the market and comic stores, distribution, Dark Horse Comics' entertainment plans, and more.
Will Create New Digital Collectibles Line
September 3, 2021
CMON announced that they will partner with Monsoon Digital to create a new series digital collectibles and promos using non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which will release on Monsoon's upcoming trading platform.
Column by Steve Bennett
September 1, 2021
This week, columnist Steve Bennett discusses the history of the X-Men's "Krakoan Age" as well as the Marvel mutants' change in cultural perspective.
MyComicShop Owner Was a Direct Market Pioneer
September 1, 2021
Buddy Saunders was a direct market pioneer who opened one of the first comic stores, Lone Star Comics, in Arlington, Texas in 1977.
Netflix Live-Action Series Drops in November
August 29, 2021
With Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop scheduled to premiere in November Titan Comics announced a trio of tie-ins.
As Retail Giant Expands Role as Third-Party Platform
August 26, 2021
Walmart has launched a new same-day delivery service for other retailers, as it expands its role as a third-party platform and positions itself to compete more effectively with Amazon.
Four New Markets Join Minneapolis
August 26, 2021
Target is rolling out a program of regional sortation centers for orders filled in-store, which began in its headquarters town of Minneapolis, to four new markets.
To 160 Stores for Holidays
August 24, 2021
Disney is building out additional shop-in-shop locations at Target stores for the holidays, bringing the total number of Disney stores in Target to 160 by the end of the year.
Made to Order, $240 Premium Action Figure
August 23, 2021
Bandai will release an Ultramarines Captain Action Figure , under the Warhammer 40,000 license from Games Workshop.
In 2022
August 23, 2021
Macy's and WHP Global, owner of the Toys 'R' Us brands, will establish Toys ‘R’ Us stores-within-a-store at 400 Macy's department stores, rolling out in 2022.
Showbiz Round-Up
August 20, 2021
Showbiz news is flowing fast, and it's time to do another round-up.
