Anime News Round-Up
July 10, 2024
It's been a big week for anime news, with announcements tied to Anime Expo, held last weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and we round it up here.
Showbiz Round-up
July 1, 2024
The Hollywood news is popping off like fireworks, and it is time for a round-up!
World According to Griepp - The Week in Business
June 29, 2024
It’s been a busy week on ICv2 and business news has been hopping, so I’m rounding up some major stories in this weekend column.
Shop Talk, June 2024
June 25, 2024
All this and more in Shop Talk, our roundup of comic and game store news.
For Sales Direct from Publishers to Stores
June 25, 2024
ICv2 has opened its ICv2 Direct online platform for game sales direct from publishers to stores.
From Kidrobot
June 20, 2024
WizKids revealed two Pathfinder: Phunny Plush toys, which will release into retail.
As Original Copyrights Expire
June 20, 2024
Copyrights on key works that launched intellectual properties into pop culture are expiring in the next few years, including Conan.
The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and Planet Playskool
June 19, 2024
Hasbro is opening two locations with different concepts in New Jersey: The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and Planet Playskool.
Independent Five-Store Chain
June 19, 2024
Barnes & Noble has agreed to purchase a five store book chain.
To Include DC Comics Characters
June 14, 2024
Upper Deck has expanded their licensing deal with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to include DC Comics characters.
TCGs Among Top Products
June 12, 2024
Adults ages 18 and up became the largest market segment for toys, with four TCG products among the top ten new products released for Spring, according to a report released by Circana.
Column by Scott Thorne
June 10, 2024
This week, columnist Scott Thorne talks about his experiences at ASTRA in St. Louis.
