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.
Plus Three More Manga In 08
August 8, 2007
CMX plans to release Crayon Shin Chan , plus three other manga in 2008.
Checkov Nearly Checked Off
August 8, 2007
Anton Yelchin is in negotiations to play Pavel Checkov in the next Star Trek flick.
Warner Bros. Hires Writer
August 8, 2007
Warner Bros. is planning a live-action Jonny Quest feature film.
'Chicago Poker' and 'Market of Alturien'
August 8, 2007
Mayfair announced two new releases for October: Chicago Poker and The Market of Aturian.
Viral Marketing, Geek Chic, Comic Culture
August 7, 2007
We continue our coverage of San Diego Comic-Con with a few shorter bits.
