Column by Steve Bennett
November 24, 2009
This week, Steve Bennett looks at the e-reader battles, the most popular toys for the holiday season, and how to capitalize on the hot trends.
For 14 and Unders
November 24, 2009
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG players under 14 years old will now be able to participate in low key, store-based league play just for them.
And Lowers Expectations
November 24, 2009
Barnes & Noble reported Q3 2009 same store sales down 3.2% for the quarter.
Losses Pared
November 24, 2009
Borders Group same store sales declined 12.1% at Borders stores and 7.2% at Waldenbooks stores in Q3 2009.
Hires Animation Vet
November 24, 2009
Funimation is launching a new co-production initiative to acquire and develop a slate of original anime titles.
To Cast
November 23, 2009
Kat Dennings ( Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist ) has been added to the cast of Thor.
From Aniplex
November 23, 2009
Funimation announced the acquisition of the Sekirei and Tetsuwan Birdy Decode anime from Aniplex.
Plus a Spectre Short
November 23, 2009
Warner Premiere, DC Comics, and Warner Bros. Animation will release Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths on February 23rd.
Via Dabel Bros.
November 23, 2009
IDW will co-publish Mercy Thompson: Moon Called, based on the Patricia Briggs novel, w ith Dabel Brothers.
A Full Plate of Holiday Releases
November 23, 2009
The holiday selling season is in full swing and loads of DVDs are hitting the market in all categories.
First Fan, SDCC Chairman, Distributor, Retailer, Publisher
November 23, 2009
We’ve just received word that our friend and long-time fan, Ken Krueger, passed away as the result of a heart attack over the weekend.
Drives 2nd Biggest Weekend Ever
November 22, 2009
The Twilight Saga: New Moon set an opening day record on its way to posting the third largest debut weekend.
