Earnings
January 7, 2004
Topps announced its fiscal third quarter earnings Wednesday, and results were marred by a $3 million loss in the quarter at new subsidiary WizKids.
7.7 Percent Decrease From Last Year
January 7, 2004
The MasterCard Advisors has reported that toy store sales this holiday season are down 7.7 percent from last year.
'The Fixer' Tops Best of 2003 Lists
January 7, 2004
Comics creator Joe Sacco has a two-page, in-depth career overview in the January 22nd issue of Rolling Stone.
First Airing On Starz! On 1/15
January 7, 2004
The movie 'sequel' to the Cowboy Bebop animated television series will air on the Starz! channel.
In New Manga Division
January 6, 2004
Long-time graphic novel marketer Robert Boyd has left his position as Director of Sales at CrossGen and joined ADV as Marketing Manager for ADV Manga.
Second Only to U.S.
January 6, 2004
The Straits Times reported that Japanese cultural exports reached $12.5 billion in 2002, up 300% from 1992.
First 24-Hour Anime Network Outside of Japan
January 6, 2004
Sony Pictures Entertainment is launching Animax Asia, the first 24-hour-a-day anime network outside of Japan, this month.
Awarded Master Toy License by ShoPro
January 6, 2004
ShoPro Entertainment has awarded the master toy license for Megaman NT Warrior to Mattel, Inc.
Ties in With President's Council on Physical Fitness
January 6, 2004
Burger King kids' meals will contain one of five different Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sports-themed toys.
With Diamond for Bookstores, Direct
January 6, 2004
MV Creations has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Diamond Book Distributors.
Batman and JLA-Based Construction Sets
January 5, 2004
Play Along will release a line of construction toys based on Batman and Justice League, to be called 'C3.'
'Loosely' Based on 'Flesh for the Beast'
January 5, 2004
Media Blasters is planning its first American manga title for release this year.
