Faris, Ackroyd, Timberlake Starring in 'Yogi Bear'
November 5, 2009
Anna Faris, Dan Ackroyd, and Justin Timberlake will be featured in Warner Bros.’ Yogi Bear movie.
In January
November 5, 2009
The Borders Group has announced that starting in January it will begin closing approximately 200 Waldenbooks stores.
Ten Top DVD Releases for $9.99
November 5, 2009
Wal-Mart has opened a new front in the online holiday price war by offering ten new DVD releases for $9.99.
Hasbro Has the Rights to 'Toyetic' Property
November 5, 2009
Lost creator and Star Trek helmer J.J. Abrams is in discussions to direct a film based on the Japanese toyline Micronauts .
Joe Casey Adapting His Graphic Novel
November 5, 2009
Solipsist Films has acquired the rights to Joe Casey and Caleb Gerard’s 2005 graphic novel Full Moon Fever.
Videogame-Based Anime Anthology
November 5, 2009
Halo Legends , the seven-story anime anthology based on the popular videogame, is due out on February 9th.
Warren Ellis Comic Optioned
November 5, 2009
Vigilante Entertainment has optioned Warren Ellis’ mini-series Black Summer , which debuted in 2007 from Avatar.
In Q3 2009
November 5, 2009
Graphic novel sales were down vs. the year ago period in Q3, while hobby game sales were up.
'Battle Spirits,' 'Naruto,' 'Dragon Ball'
November 5, 2009
Bandai Game Day, on November 14-15 at the Long Beach Convention Center , will include play for the full line of Bandai TCGs.
Movie Based on Boardgame
November 5, 2009
Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired the film rights to the boardgame Risk from Hasbro.
In Bookstores
November 4, 2009
Robert Crumb’s The Book of Genesis moved up the bookstore adult graphic novel chart this month, ranking #2.
Top New Series
November 4, 2009
The first episode of V was the top new series premiere of the season in the highly coveted 18-49 demo.
