For Week Ending 10/24
October 31, 2004
Negima Volume 3 , from Del Rey, topped the bookstore graphic novel chart for the week ending October 24th.
In Quarterly Report
October 31, 2004
Marvel updated its schedule of movies based on its characters in its third quarter report, released last week.
Another 141 to 238 Doors Close
October 31, 2004
KB Toys has announced plans to close another 141 to 238 stores by the end of January.
And Videogames
October 31, 2004
Bandai America has been named the master licensee for Zatch Bell collectable card games and videogames.
To Replace Mike Kiley
October 28, 2004
Tokyopop has announced the hiring of Jim De Vico as Director of Operations.
To Comic Format
October 28, 2004
IDW is adapting Clive Barker's The Thief of Always to comic format, and will release the story in a a three-shot, bi-monthly miniseries beginning in January.
Spider-Man 2 and Hellboy
October 28, 2004
Sony released financials for the third quarter on Thursday, and earnings were up at the company primarily due to improved results in its Pictures division.
Uncut versions to $16.98
October 28, 2004
FUNimation has announced that it is cutting prices on the first seven uncut volumes of Yu Yu Hakusho Spirit Detective Saga to $16.98 suggested retail.
And Guidance for 04 and 05
October 28, 2004
Marvel reported its Q3 results on Thursday, and sales and operating income were up substantially, with net profits down due to a tax swing.
'Missed but Never Replaced'
October 28, 2004
Dark Horse VP Product Development David Scroggy shared his thoughts on the passing of Golden Apple's Bill Liebowitz.
'I Will Just Flat Out Miss the Man'
October 28, 2004
IDW Vice President Sales and Marketing Beau Smith sent us his reflections on the passing of Golden Apple's Bill Liebowitz.
Robert Simpson
October 27, 2004
Dark Horse has hired Robert Simpson as the Senior Books Editor for its prose imprints, DH Press and M Press.