Linear From the Start
September 29, 2005
FUNimation Productions has announced the launching of the FUNimation Channel, a 24-hour digital network
Q2 Over Expectations
September 28, 2005
Topps reported its fiscal 2nd quarter (ending August 27th) earnings on Wednesday, and came in over expectations,...
Professional: Golgo 13
September 28, 2005
Urban Vision has announced plans to release The Professional: Golgo 13 on DVD on November 1st.
Records, Exclusively
September 28, 2005
AAA Anime has announced that it has obtained the exclusive distribution rights for Tofu Records in North America, effective September 29th.
Column by Steve Bennett
September 28, 2005
This week Bennett turns the world upside down and argues that the standard 32-page comic format should be 86'd.
Burger King, McFarlane Toys, Konami
September 28, 2005
DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Animation announced that a promotional and licensing program will be in place to herald the opening of Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit .
Art Asylum to Continue to Design
September 28, 2005
Diamond Select Toys has announced the signing of an extensive license agreement giving it the rights to produce collectibles based on the five Star Trek television series.
For Angry Youth Comix
September 28, 2005
The October 6th issue of Rolling Stone features its annual 'Hot List' and Johnny Ryan, creator of Angry Youth Comix , has been named this year's 'Hot Cartoonist.'
None through Distribution?
September 27, 2005
Dave Autzen of Reader's World in Springfield, Illinois received an e-mail this week that he would not be able to receive Upper Deck's Dark Revelation 2 from his distributor, and wonders how this fits with the company's shipping policies.
Weak Orders, Limited Distribution
September 27, 2005
Upper Deck recently announced to its customers that its Dark Revelation 2 product would not be available through hobby distributors, which caused some to question the rationale and Upper Deck's commitment to its hobby first shipping policy.
Coming in November
September 27, 2005
Viz Media will be releasing two Full Metal Alchemist Box Sets November 15th.
Gargantuan and Colossal
September 27, 2005
WotC has announced it will release a new line of larger Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures in 2006.
