The Gold Knight Returns
January 9, 2002
With comics- and fantasy-based movies at a peak of popularity in Tinseltown, it is only fitting that comic artist extraordinaire Alex Ross ( Kingdom Come ) was chosen to create a poster for the Motion Picture Academy's annual self-congratulatory awards ceremony.
In Response to Retailer Protest
January 9, 2002
Precedence Entertainment announced today that it has ended its recent practice of selling single CCG cards to consumers on its Website.
'Preserve the Integrity of the Industry'
January 9, 2002
In response to Precedence Entertainment offering single 'rare' cards from its Rifts CCG to consumers, over thirty retailers affixed their names to this letter protesting the practice.
Anime Titles Not Shut Out (Yet)
January 8, 2002
This year's Academy Awards will include an Oscar for the best 'Animated Feature Film' for the very first time.
Battle of the Planets, Jin-Roh, FLCL
January 8, 2002
This month Diamond's parade of Japanese imports continues with a number of spectacular releases that tie in to major events in the U.S. toy and anime markets, along with the first series of toys from a cutting edge anime series by the studio that produced the mega-hit Neon Genesis Evangelion .
More Calendars for 2003
January 8, 2002
In addition to the comic art calendars featuring work by U.S. based artists, Tide-Mark has two other offerings that should be of major interest to pop culture retailers.
Tin Simpsons Figures Available Q1
January 8, 2002
Rocket USA has announced the first two tin action figures in its Simpsons line of metal collectibles.
Image and Dark Horse Titles
January 7, 2002
For 2003 Tide-Mark has stepped to the plate and acquired a number of key titles based on properties published by Dark Horse and Image Comics.
Will Be Listed in April Previews
January 7, 2002
DC Comics announced today that its merchandising arm, DC Direct, will be producing a line of action figures inspired by the WB television series Smallville .
Runs through January 30
January 7, 2002
Taco Bell may have backed out of a major promotion with the Spider-Man film, but the giant fast food chain is currently involved in a month long Cardcaptors promotion.
Supported by National Ad and Promo Campaign
January 7, 2002
Pioneer announced the April release of the first Viz Video Zoids compilation, Zoids the Battle Begins! , which will be available in both a DVD (subbed and dubbed) and a VHS (just dubbed) version. The Zoids video will be backed with a major advertising campaign...
Plus Aliens, Predator
January 6, 2002
Palisades Marketing, a Maryland-based company that specializes in creating toys for collectors, has acquired licenses to create a line of Micronauts toys, as well as minibusts for G.I. Joe , Alien, and Predator .
