Over Seven Million Sold in Week 1
August 9, 2007
The DVD of Zack Snyder's film of Frank Miller's 300 graphic novel scored a clean sweep in the home video world.
'Manga Sutra' & 'Gakuen Alice'
August 9, 2007
Tokyopop has a number of new releases set for the first quarter of 2008, but none have more potential than Manga Sutra and Gakuen Alice .
Early Release Program Discourages Non-premier Retailers
August 9, 2007
Brian Jacoby of Secret Headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida thinks WotC's pre-release program discourages excluded retailers.
All Stores Should Get Same Support
August 9, 2007
Rich Waldbiesser of Six Feet Under Games in New Holland, Pennsylvania would like to see Wizards give the same support to all stores.
Due Out in October of 2008
August 9, 2007
Marvel has announced a new direct-to-DVD animated project -- Hulk Smash.
4Kids Has Another Losing Quarter
August 9, 2007
4Kids Entertainment's sales for the quarter ending on June 30th declined from $16.7 million in Q2 of 2006 to $12.0 million.
Antitrust Hurdle Cleared, But No Deal Yet
August 9, 2007
The battle between the management of The Topps Company and Upper Deck has continued this week.
Mobile Book Sales Projected at $100 Million in '07
August 9, 2007
Sales of downloadable books (primarily manga) over mobile phone networks grew by 331% in Japan in 2006.
'Switch,' 'Nightmare Inspector' & 'Record of a Falling Vampire'
August 9, 2007
Viz Media announced three new manga series, Switch, Nightmare Inspector , and Record of a Fallen Vampire.
'The Core Hobby Is Our Focus'
August 9, 2007
Bobby Stickel, Head of Marketing & Customer Service for Sabertooth Games saw Steven Olsen's comments on pre-release events and says Sabertooth is interested in supporting brick and mortar stores.
'The Time Has Come'
August 7, 2007
Steven Olsen of A Little Shop of Comics in Scotch Plains, New Jersey saw the column by John Riley in which he mentioned concerns about pre-release events and offers his views on the issue.
Fragance Tribute to 'Stardust' and 'Good Omens'
August 8, 2007
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab has fragrance lines inspired by Stardust and Good Omens , with all proceeds going to worthy causes.
