The Viz Consumer, Manga Output and Frequency, Launch Strategy
December 7, 2005
In Part 2, we talk about the Viz consumers, manga production and frequency, and Viz's intellectual property launch strategy.
TV Hits, Shojo, and the Viz Anthologies
December 7, 2005
We recently spoke to Liza Coppola, Viz Media Vice President Sales and Marketing, about the North American manga and anime markets and Viz's place in them. In Part 1, we talk about Viz's TV-driven hits, the openings for shojo in the U.S. market, and the Viz anthology titles.
Includes Rare Card & Sneak Preview of 'Gin Tama'
December 6, 2005
The third anniversary issue of Viz Media's Shonen Jump manga anthology is a 392-page behemoth.
For High Quality Collector's Editions
December 6, 2005
Bandai Visual USA has announced that it is teaming up with Image Entertainment.
1.5-Inch Figures WIth Game Component
December 6, 2005
In January Bandai America is launching a new line of 1.5-inch T een Titans Comic Game Heroes, which come with a game component .
July 2006 Launch
December 6, 2005
Del Rey Manga has announced the acquisition of the Gundam Seed Destiny manga.
Napoleon Dynamite Talking Doll & Pen
December 6, 2005
Kamhi World of Clearwater Florida has announced the release of an eight-inch Napoleon Dynamite Talking Figure.
Slated for 2006
December 6, 2005
JoyRide Entertainment has announced an ambitious schedule of 2006 releases for its FMA TCG .
Highly Intrusive Regulation of Retail
December 5, 2005
In a decision that may eventually have repercussions in other media, Federal District Court Judge Matthew F. Kennelly has ruled that the recently passed Safe Games Illinois Act (Public Act 94-315) was unconstitutional.
A 40th Anniversary Production
December 5, 2005
Manga Entertainment will release KARAS, a special 40th anniversary production from Tatsunoko Productions.
360ep Launches New Imprint
December 5, 2005
Bill Jemas is launching a new comic book imprint -- Hyp-No-Tech.
Trips to GenCon for Regional Winners
December 5, 2005
Northeast Games has announced a year-round organized play program for its Mystical Empires CCG.
