In Japan
June 8, 2008
There are widespread reports today that Rumiko Takahashi’s Inuyasha manga will end its 11-year run in Japan this month, with only two final chapters to appear in Shonen Sunday.
New Characters, Categories
June 8, 2008
Uglydolls are busy this year, with new characters and licensing categories expanding the appeal of the character goods.
'Tank Girl,' Illustrators
June 8, 2008
Titan Books will release The Cream of Tank Girl in October.
Due by GenCon, Fall
June 8, 2008
Asmodee will release its new murder mystery party game Death Wears White in July.
The Cutbacks, the New Directions
June 7, 2008
We’ve been able to obtain more information on the Tokyopop restructuring announced last week from former Tokyopop publisher Mike Kiley, who will be taking a yet-to-be-named position at Tokyopop Media.
Among Online Book Buyers
June 7, 2008
Graphic novels were purchased by 8% of online book buyers, according to an online survey conducted by Zogby International for Random House.
June B.O. Off to a Great Start
June 8, 2008
Dreamworks’ Kung Fu Panda easily took the box office crown this weekend with an estimated total of $60 million.
Column by John Riley
June 8, 2008
This week, John Riley talks about how retailers play a role in the success of new products.
Recommends Pre-paid Orders
June 8, 2008
Mark Craddock of Comic Book World, Inc in Kentucky and Ohio, saw retailer Derek Garrison’s comments about deep discounting of Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition product and says he has been pushing pre-paid orders with his customers.
Shooting Starts in July
June 5, 2008
Ben Kingsley has been signed to play the villain in the feature film adaptation of the Prince of Persia videogame.
Co-venture with Platinum
June 5, 2008
Vanguard Animation and Platinum Studios have formed Vanguard Comics, a new imprint, to develop new properties for comics and feature films.
Score Cuts Staff
June 5, 2008
We received a tip this week that Score, producers of the Bleach TCG , had cut back its game staff (reportedly by some 50%).
