Column by Steve Bennett
November 10, 2005
This week Bennett talks about the advantages of being part of the community.
Posts Nearly Half Billion Loss
November 9, 2005
Blockbuster has reported a $491 million loss in its most recent quarter and has told the SEC that it may file for bankruptcy.
Promises Improvements
November 9, 2005
Alias Comics has announced that publisher Brett Burner has 'effectively bought out' the 'funding partners' in the company, who were responsible for 'lateness and continued mishandling of certain financial responsibilities.'
To Comics
November 9, 2005
Joss Whedon has revealed that he will script the first four issues of a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer series for Dark Horse.
And Feature
November 9, 2005
IDT Entertainment has announced that it has licensed animation rights to Hellboy , based on the Mike Mignola comic.
Lower Yu-Gi-Oh! Sales One Factor
November 9, 2005
4Kids Entertainment reported its Q3 results after the market's close on Wednesday, and sales and earnings both dropped from last year's numbers, continuing last quarter's slide.
Publishing on Track; Toys and Licensing Down
November 9, 2005
Marvel released its third quarter results on Wednesday, along with guidance for 2006, and both were disappointments.
For the Holidays
November 8, 2005
Viz is planning to publish special Box Set Editions of Naruto and FMA for the holidays.
Out in January
November 8, 2005
Warners announced that Tim Burton's Corpse Bride will be out on DVD on January 31st, with an SRP of $28.98.
Of Philip K. Dick's 'A Scanner Darkly'
November 8, 2005
Pantheon has announced a graphic novel composed entirely of stills from the movie based on A Scanner Darkly , Philip K. Dick's haunting novel of addiction and corporate corruption.
To Hobby Retailers
November 8, 2005
WotC announced that it is mailing a display of starter sets for its new Xiaolin Showdown TCG to hobby retailers.
Intro Disk Available in December
November 8, 2005
ADV Films is planning a two-stage rollout for its introduction of the Japanese live action cultural phenomenon, The Fuccons .
