With Over 43% of the Market
July 17, 2007
Wal-Mart and Target dominated sales of DVDs in the U.S. in 2006, accounting for over 43% of the entire market.
Will Rack 'Congo' With Graphic Novels
July 17, 2007
Borders' American outlets will be racking the controversial Tintin in the Congo in the graphic novel section rather than with the children's books.
Minneapolis' Shinders Chain Goes Down in Flames
July 17, 2007
After 91 years in business the Shinders chain has closed all eight of its remaining stores.
'Megaman Star Force'
July 16, 2007
IGN is reporting that the Megaman Star Force anime will debut with a two-hour special on the Cartoon Network in August.
With Animated Shorts
July 16, 2007
Tokyopop and MySpace.com have announced a partnership to run animated shorts based on Tokyopop's OEL manga.
Comic From Zenescope Entertainment
July 16, 2007
Shoreline Entertainment has optioned the rights to Ken Haeser and Buzz Hasson's zombie comic, The Living Corpse .
'The Dark Knight' Cited for '08
July 16, 2007
Mattel CEO Robert Eckert cited potential sales from toys based on The Dark Knight and Speed Racer as reasons for optimism for 2008.
Two Mini-Blocks Per Year Planned
July 16, 2007
Mark Rosewater, head designer for MTG, has explained that the Lorwyn block will deviate from the standard 3-set blocks.
Free Kits Available to Retailers
July 16, 2007
Retailers who wish to participate in the fifth annual Worldwide D&D Game Day have until September 7th to register.
But 'Transformers' Stays Strong
July 15, 2007
As expected Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix took the weekend box office crown.
Creator of 'The Gentleman's Alliance'
July 15, 2007
Viz Media is bringing manga-ka Arina Tanemura to San Diego where she will participate in the Shojo Beat panel.
By Borders in the U.K.
July 15, 2007
Borders is removing Tintin in the Congo from the children's section of its stores in the United Kingdom.
