After Nine Years
January 16, 2002
Variety is reporting that X-Files is ending its nine-season run of new shows on Fox in May. The series finale will be a two-part episode written by creator Chris Carter.
Also Osmosis Jones Spin-off
January 16, 2002
The WB Network announced the addition of two new animated series to its Kids WB lineup for next fall. The most important of these series for pop culture retailers is the return of the animated Scooby Doo.
And Inkworks Has Trading Cards
January 16, 2002
The WB Network has announced the renewal of Smallville for the 2002-2003 television season almost two months earlier than such decisions were made public in the past.
Lord of the Rings, Comics Strong Sellers
January 15, 2002
In the midst of a recession and in the wake of the economic turmoil created by the 9-11 attacks, the pop culture retailers surveyed by ICv2 reported strong sales in December. Let's take a look at some of the categories...
Agent Reyes, Krycek, and the Bounty Hunter
January 15, 2002
Moore Action Collectible (MAC) has released information on the second series of action figures based on the long-running X-Files television series.
Back to Press for February
January 15, 2002
Decipher Games Inc. has announced that the Premiere Set Starter Decks for its Lord of the Rings collectible card game have sold out.
Yu Yu, Pilot Candidate, and MSG 0083
January 14, 2002
A visit to the Cartoon Network site reveals that on Saturday, February 23, the 'Adult Swim Block' will include three series that are appearing on the network for the first time.
Entire Series Out in Boxed Sets
January 14, 2002
Each season of ST:TNG will come in a burnished metallic box containing seven disks. The Season 1 Box includes all 26 first season episodes along with four newly created documentaries exclusive to the DVD release.
Strip Ends, Comics Continue
January 14, 2002
The Liberty Meadows Wedding Album will reach comic stores Wednesday, January 16 with the complete story of Brandy's wedding, and many retailers have reported receiving numerous calls concerning the book.
First Printing of 40,000
January 14, 2002
9-11 Emergency Relief , the benefit book published by Alternative Comics, is featured in this week's print edition of Time Magazine .
For Takara
January 13, 2002
Japanese toymaker Takara has announced that Hasbro division Wizards of the Coast is developing a new CCG for it to distribute in Japan.
LOTR Expands Interest in Fantasy Genre
January 13, 2002
Wizards of the Coast has announced that combined sales on its three core rulebooks for Dungeons and Dragons 3rd Edition have exceeded 1 million copies since August 2000, and that sales are continuing to increase.
