Over a Parody Segment
October 23, 2003
During an interview broadcast today on NPR's Fresh Air , Simpsons creator Matt Groening revealed that the Fox News Network had threatened to sue The Simpsons over a parody of the right-leaning news channel.
Speedy Gonzales Guests on Nov. 8
October 26, 2003
The Kids' WB is unveiling a new lineup on Saturday Nov. 1.
Opening on August 27
October 26, 2003
Artisan Entertainment has announced that the studio's movie based on Marvel's Man-Thing comic book series will get a theatrical release on August 27, 2004.
On Change of Position at Marvel
October 22, 2003
Marvel Chief Marketing Officer Bill Jemas issued a statement on Tuesday about the change in his position at the company from President of Publishing and Licensing to Chief Marketing Officer in which he called the change a 'voluntary and important transition.'
As Issued
October 22, 2003
Marvel Chief Market Officer Bill Jemas has broken his silence, and released the following statement about his change in position at the company.
For February 2004
October 21, 2003
Alderac has two follow-on products to recent launches planned for February, 2004 -- its first Initial D expansion, and a Stargate SG-1 sourcebook.
Some Merchandise Available
October 20, 2003
Despite a hilariously poor review by noted film critic Roger Ebert, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was the top box office grossing movie over its opening weekend topping $28 million.
Third Matrix Movie Gets Less Support
October 20, 2003
Major marketers are pulling back on support for the third Matrix release, Matrix Revolution , due out November 5th.
No Worries
October 20, 2003
FAO, Inc. has issued a statement responding to a negative story in Friday's New York Post , stating that, 'It is not experiencing a cash crunch.'
Sales Up 18%
October 20, 2003
Hasbro reported initial results from its third quarter today, announcing that its sales were up 18% and earnings per share up 23%, including the effects of an accounting change.
Toy Retailer Is Strapped For Cash
October 19, 2003
The New York Post is reporting that FAO Inc. is running low on cash and needs a big holiday season or an infusion of cash to survive.
Shoujo Anime Series
October 16, 2003
4Kids is completing a deal with Toei Animation to bring the Magical Doremi anime series to the U.S.
