Pepsi, Taco Bell on Board
May 21, 2001
Tomb Raider has the potential to be one of the biggest films of the summer in the specialty store market.
Ceres Extras, D&D Out, Love Hina 2002
May 21, 2001
Viz Video and Pioneer have announced a few more details about the Ceres, Celestial Legend DVD they are releasing on July 31st. This will be the first in a series of eight volumes, each of which will contain three episodes of the series.
Sites To Remain Yahoo Stores
May 20, 2001
ICv2 has learned from a source that has been reliable in the past that assets of eHobbies are being sold to two employees of the company.
Industry Sources Rue Youthful Image
May 20, 2001
Statistics from the videogame industry released at the recently concluded E3 trade show demonstrate that the audience for videogames is a lot more mature than industry critics like Attorney General John Ashcroft realize.
Notes from Japan
May 20, 2001
Forget about the Fritz Lang film, although the futuristic urban-scapes of this visionary anime Metropolis certainly do recall the mighty skyscrapers of Lang's film.
Dreamworks' Biggest Ever
May 20, 2001
Shrek played the 'Jolly Green Giant' at the box office over the weekend, pulling in an impressive $42.1 million, the second largest opening for an animated film ever.
Preview Issue at Gencon
May 20, 2001
United Playtest, Inc. is launching a bi-monthly game magazine based on the d20 universal roleplaying system.
No More from Citibank, Trouble Looming?
May 19, 2001
The detailed information behind Marvel's first quarter report paints a picture of a company in considerable cash flow distress despite its $14 million in cash reserves and improving operating picture.
But Tanking Sales May Kick Marvel, DC Off Newsstand First
May 19, 2001
One important newsstand distributor contacted by ICv2 said that Marvel's dumping of the Comics Code and adoption of its own rating system might not be much of an impediment to newsstand distribution.
Joss Whedon Title Seeks To Lure Buffy Fans
May 19, 2001
Dark Horse Comics has managed to get articles on Joss Whedon's Fray in Entertainment Weekly (May 18th issue) and TV Guide (issue on sale May 28th). Fray is the first attempt at comic book writing for Whedon, who is the 'auteur' behind the popular Buffy The Vampire Slayer television series
Strong Support for the CMAA
May 16, 2001
Marvel's unilateral decision to withdraw from the CMAA (Comics Magazine Association of America) and the Comics Code has brought forth strong statements of support for the organization from its other members.
Critics Wowed By Fairy Tale Spoof
May 16, 2001
Dreamworks' computer animated comedy, Shrek opens nationwide today, and early reactions to the film have studio chief Jeffrey Katzenberg anxiously awaiting what he hopes will be an animated blockbuster
