Joining Purefory
January 13, 2008
Several new members of the Solomon Kane feature film cast have been announced...
Retailers Report
January 12, 2008
The final reports from major retailers on the 2007 holiday season are in, and they confirm initial indications that the American consumer is looking for ways to spend less as we enter the new year.
Hasbro Gets Light Sabers
January 12, 2008
Lucas Licensing announced that it has awarded licenses for Star Wars collectables to newcomer eFX and master toy licensee Hasbro, with new products due out this year.
And Writers
January 9, 2008
Lionsgate has agreed to distribute the upcoming Conan film in North America.
'PiQ' Launching
January 9, 2008
ADV has informed its advertisers that it will cease publishing Newtype USA with the February issue.
Based on 'Transformers' Complaint
January 9, 2008
The FTC has responded to the complaint by the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood last summer about marketing of the Transformers movie and toys to kids.
UK and New Titles
January 9, 2008
IDW Publishing has launched Jonas Publishing and its imprint Worthwhile Books to publish childrens books and develop other uses for the properties.
Next 'Star Wars PocketModel TCG' Release
January 9, 2008
WizKids has announced that the next Star Wars PocketModel TCG release will be Star Wars: Order 66 , which will street in March.
Duplicator's Error
January 8, 2008
Bandai Entertainment announced today that it is recalling four of its January anime releases due to a duplicator's error in producing the DVDs.
In Debt and Equity
January 8, 2008
Corgi International Limited, which was formed by the acquisition of Cards Inc. and a merger with Master Replicas, has raised $39.3 million in debt and equity, the company announced today.
In February
January 9, 2008
Pokemon USA has announced its next Pokemon TCG expansion, Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Great Encounters, which will street February 13th.
Along with Licensing as a Whole
January 9, 2008
Sales of licensed merchandise based on entertainment/character properties dropped 4% in 2007, from $12.7 billion in 2006 to $12.2 billion in 2007.
