Packaged Goods and Kid's Meals Promotions Planned
December 15, 2003
The Kids' WB has announced the long-awaited debut of the new Astro Boy series on Saturday, January 17 at 8:30 am (ET, PT).
Spots Airing Before and After Show
December 15, 2003
Starting on Dec. 15 Decipher will run a 15-second spot for its Beyblade CCG.
Issue #4 Includes Exclusive Wotc Card
December 14, 2003
Dreamwave Productions is reporting that the Duel Masters #1 comic book is sold out completely everywhere in North America.
Lance Barnes Optioned
December 14, 2003
Rick Friedberg, director of Spy Hard , has officially optioned Stefan Petrucha's comic book saga, Lance Barnes Post Nuke Dick.
To Encourage Young Collectors
December 14, 2003
Inkworks is offering retailers a 'Stocking Stuffer' promotion with the dual intent of providing stores with more 'kid-friendly' items and encouraging more youngsters to collect trading cards.
Ken Hakuta in Negotiations With Chain
December 11, 2003
Entrepreneur Ken Hakuta is in negotiations with troubled toy retailer FAO Schwartz, which is desperately attempting to sell its 15 FAO Schwartz and 38 Right Start stores.
Supplement to The Two Towers CCG
December 11, 2003
Decipher has announced the second in a series of anthologies based on the Lord of the Rings collectible card games.
'Last Son of Krypton' Debuts on Disk on Feb. 3
December 11, 2003
Warner Home Video has announced the February 3 release of the DVD edition of Superman: The Last Son of Krypton .
Third Highest Ratings in Sci Fi Channel's History
December 11, 2003
The Sci Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica scored impressive ratings in its debut, averaging almost 4.2 million viewers.
But No TV Distribution Deal Yet
December 10, 2003
SCI FI Wire is reporting that production will start next Monday on a new 4-hour Farscape miniseries.
Gregory Noveck
December 10, 2003
Variety is reporting that DC Comics has ended a 'seven month search for its 'man in Hollywood'' by plucking Gregory Noveck out of producer Joel Silver's TV production staff and giving him the newly minted position of Senior VP, Creative Affairs.
Katie Holmes Could be Batman's Leading Lady
December 10, 2003
Dawson's Creek star Katie Holmes has been offered the part of the Caped Crusader's love interest in the new Batman film.
