Jemas Becomes Chief Marketing Officer
October 14, 2003
Making official what had been rumored for some time, Marvel announced on Tuesday that it was hiring Dan Buckley as Publisher and that former President of Publishing and Consumer Products Bill Jemas was moving to Chief Marketing Officer, a new, non-executive position.
Acting Mature
October 14, 2003
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey continues the dialogue on Avengers #71 with this response to comments by Beau Smith and Rick Beidrzycki.
'Ding-Dong the Witch is Dead!'
October 13, 2003
Tim Davis of Alternate Reality in Chicago, Illinois heard that Marvel President Bill Jemas may be leaving the company and sent us this comment.
Over Pokemon Game
October 13, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has filed a lawsuit against Nintendo of America and its affiliate, Pokemon USA, alleging breach of contract and patent infringement.
First Vol. of Kaikan Phrase Out in March
October 13, 2003
Viz has announced the acquisition of the Kaikan Phrase manga by Shinju Mayu.
Including Autographs & Swatch Cards
October 13, 2003
Stellar Collectibles is issuing its first series of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Trading Cards.
Lots of Downloads, Few Sales
October 13, 2003
Inspired by the success of science fiction publisher Baen's free online library, John Nephew of Atlas Games decided to put the Fourth Edition Rulebook for Ars Magica on line last March.
In Early 2004
October 13, 2003
A spokesperson for Geneon (previously PioneerAnime) has confirmed to ICv2 that the company will be releasing the sequel to the popular anime comedy romance Ai Yori Aoshi .
Accounts for 10% of Sales in Many Outlets
October 13, 2003
More and more retailers who sell or rent DVDs are also selling 'previously owned' or 'previously rented' DVDs.
'My Right To Decide'
October 12, 2003
Beau Smith, VP of Sales and Marketing for IDW Publishing, heard about the ratings change on Avengers #71 and saw some of the retailer comments on it, and shared his views.
After the Holidays
October 12, 2003
Musicland has announced that it's set to close 150 poorly performing Sam Goody and Suncoast stores, which represents about 13% of the chain's 1,119 outlets. As a result of the new round of closures Musicland will shed about 900 employees.
Shooting Starts Early in 2004
October 12, 2003
Spyglass Entertainment has given the final go-ahead for the production of a film based on the late Douglas Adam's science fiction comedy classic, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy .
