Producing In-house
August 7, 2001
Marvel is planning to move back into the lucrative CCG arena on its own. The aptly named Marvel Recharge CCG is set to debut in November.
Basic Info about Tokyopop
August 7, 2001
Company information about manga and anime producer Tokyopop.
And Generates a Backlash
August 6, 2001
Genndy Tartakovsky's new animated series Samurai Jack debuts this weekend with a 90-minute extravaganza, before settling into its normal Monday evening at 8pm (Eastern and Pacific) slot on the Cartoon Network.
Comics Bow in November
August 6, 2001
Along with the great Osamu Tezuka, Shotaro Ishinomori was one of the founding fathers of Japanese manga. Ishinomori created the Kamen Rider ( Masked Rider in the U.S.) as well as Cyborg 009 and literally hundreds of other manga and anime series including The Skull Man , a dark anti-hero who lives for revenge.
Dragon Does Windtalkers Figures
August 6, 2001
Dragon Models, Ltd., one of the leading manufacturers of realistic military models for the collector's market, has announced an agreement with MGM to create figures based on John Woo's epic World War II motion picture, Windtalkers. .
Joe Field of Flying Colors Talks to ICv2
August 5, 2001
Many retailers have noticed (and encouraged) a steady increase of female customers at their stores over the past few years as pop culture offerings have diversified -- and many of these retailers have moved well beyond the basic, 'have a clean, well-lit store' approach.
Buffy Thespian Mobbed by Teens
August 5, 2001
James Marsters, who plays 'Spike' on the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series drew huge crowds of teenage girls for his signing session and Q & A at Gen Con on Sunday.
Rapidly Growing in North America
August 5, 2001
While it is true that as in the United States, boys' comics outsell girls' comics in Japan, comics aimed at girls (or shojo manga) represent up to 30% of the huge Japanese market for comics that dwarfs comic publishing efforts here in the States.
Get Free Stuff, Win Great Prizes
August 5, 2001
ICv2 is launching its 'Grow with Shojo' promotion today, which includes free point of purchase materials for retailers, a display contest with major prizes, and information on how to market the fastest-growing products.
$3000 First Prize, $2000 Second Prize, $1000 Third Prize
August 5, 2001
ICv2's 'Grow with Shojo' Display Contest is a great way for retailers to expand merchandising to female consumers--a rapidly growing consumer segment in pop culture stores.
Total Value over $1000!
August 5, 2001
Here's a list of the great prizes for the store that wins Third Place in our Shojo Display Contest. The total value is over $1000!!
Total Value Over $2000!!
August 5, 2001
Here's a list of the great prizes for the store that wins Second Place in our Shojo Display Contest. The total value is over $1900!!
