New Game Play Elements
November 10, 2004
Mage Knight: Omens, t he next expansion for WizKids' Mage Knight CMG , will ship in April in $7.99 boosters.
In Cable Shows for 12-34
November 10, 2004
The first episode of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex had big ratings on both absolute and relative scales.
On CPM-WEA Deal
November 10, 2004
We talked to CPM Managing Director John O'Donnell about the CPM-WEA deal, why now was the right time, and why CPM went with WEA.
For Video and Audio Distribution
November 10, 2004
WEA Corp. announced Wednesday that it will become the exclusive U.S. distributor for Central Park Media's anime video and audio products, effective December 1st.
'There at the Beginning'
November 10, 2004
Dave Lillard, formerly of Fantasy Emporium in Marquette, Michigan and currently a convention and eBay dealer, saw our 1994 interview with Ed Shukin on the history of the direct comic market and shares his recollections of the era.
'Perfect'
November 10, 2004
Beau Smith of IDW Publishing saw Steven Bates' latest 'I Think I Can Manage' column, titled 'Remember When,' and echoes the feelings expressed in it.
For March and April
November 9, 2004
Tokyopop has announced street dates for six manga launches in March and April, 2005.
Out for 2004
November 9, 2004
Games Magazine has released its Games 100 list of the best games of 2004, and it has a number of games familiar to game retailers.
To Launch in March
November 9, 2004
Adam Fortier has announced the formation of Speakeasy Comics, which will release its first (unnamed) title(s) in March, 2005.
To Get to Break Even
November 9, 2004
ADV expects to spend around $50 million in building the Anime Network to a break-even point in about three years.
In First Three Days
November 9, 2004
Dreamworks has announced its first weekend sales for the Shrek 2 home video release: 12.1 million units at an estimated $185 million in retail dollars.
Column by Steven Bates
November 9, 2004
This week's column is on the retailing of memories.
