Advertising and PR Manager
September 24, 2001
ICv2 has learned that WizKids, the company that created the category-defining collectible miniatures game Mage Knight , has tapped Jonathan Leithuesser for the post of Advertising and Public Relations Manager. Leithuesser is a veteran of the games industry with solid credentials.
First Look at Complete Trailer
September 23, 2001
Fans will get their first chance to view the theatrical trailer for the first episode of the Lord of the Rings trilogy during the premiere of the Angel television series on the WB Network.
Street Fury Videos from Tokyopop
September 23, 2001
Now Tokyopop is releasing two documentaries that explore Southern California's street racing culture.
Signs, Wind-ups, More
September 23, 2001
Rocket USA, a leading manufacturer of retro toys, has announced an agreement with 20th Century Fox to create a line of licensed Simpsons tin and metal toys, games, and collectibles.
Full Color Art Book Due in January
September 23, 2001
SQ Productions announced the January 2001 release of The Art of John Bolton , a full color, 104-page, oversize collection.
Lower Reorder Impact?
September 20, 2001
As was the case last month, DC was the greatest percentage gainer after reorder dollars were included. There was one shift in ranks -- Viz topped CrossGen for the #6 slot--after reorders were included.
With November Issue
September 20, 2001
Viz has announced a redesign for Animerica, its nine-year old anime/manga magazine.
Tortured Souls Top Toys
September 20, 2001
The biggest surprises at the top of the lists in August are the #1 toys product -- Clive Barker's Tortured Souls from Mcfarlane -- and the #1 anime -- the El Hazard OVA DVD box set.
Movies Only So Far
September 19, 2001
FUNimation has obtained the rights to produce American versions of the Lupin III movies. Lupin III is a venerable anime property that first appeared in 1969.
Toys R Us Exclusive (for now)
September 19, 2001
A new line of toys from Oscar-winning special effects master Stan Winston ( Terminator, Aliens, Jurassic Park, Batman Returns ) is planned for October.
Industry Avoids Raw Edges
September 19, 2001
Across the entire entertainment industry, content is being reviewed to see if it passes a careful taste test in the light of last week's attack on the U.S.
Concepts Shown at Pre-Toy Fair
September 19, 2001
Toy Vault is planning Spongebob Squarepants toys based on the Nickelodeon animated series.
