Videogames Up, Toys Down
February 17, 2001
The licensing fees for the rights to the Matrix are in the $8-$10 million range, rivaling the sums Electronic Arts paid to acquire the rights to produce videogames for The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter , two of this year's most highly anticipated fantasy films.
Another Perelman Success Story?
February 17, 2001
Sunbeam's connection to the pop culture retailer comes from its principal shareholder, financier Ronald Perelman, whose tumultuous tenure at Marvel has touched nearly every player in our market.
Stores a Weak Spot
February 17, 2001
Entertainment giant The Walt Disney Company reported net income for its fiscal first quarter down from $356 million a year ago to $63 million for the current quarter.
New Toy Line from McFarlane
February 17, 2001
British horror scribe Clive Barker is joining forces with Todd McFarlane Productions to create a totally new and original line of action figures.
Cleveland TV Station Targets Adult Anime
February 17, 2001
In the second retailer sting in less than a week, Cleveland's WEWS Channel 5 went undercover to show how easy it was for underage teens to purchase adult anime titles.
Dark Horse, Platinum Working Deals
February 17, 2001
The European comic syndicate Strip Art Features (SAF) is working with Dark Horse in order to get SAF properties exposure in the U.S.
Fox Kids on the Move?
February 17, 2001
Fox affiliates are pushing the network to move the Fox Kids block back from its current 3pm to 5pm position to 2pm-4pm.
Games.com, Gamers.com Cut Staff
February 16, 2001
'Game information portal' Gamers.com laid off around 60% of its staff (50 out of 80) last week, citing the need to secure the long-term viability of the company.
TV Station Wires Teens
February 17, 2001
A Los Angeles television station with the provocative call letters 'KCOP' sent three underage boys into famed LA comic shop Golden Apple with the express purpose of attempting to purchase adult comics.
WB Tops 2000 DVD Sales
February 17, 2001
Warner Brothers' early commitment to the DVD format paid dividends as the studio captured 28% of the burgeoning market for videodisks in the year 2000.
Paper Goods Don't Fly
February 17, 2001
Public acceptance of the film will play a determining role, but right now it is safe to say that there is trouble in Pottersville .
Ad Sales Slow; Licensing Restrained
February 6, 2001
According to an article by Richard Sandomir in the New York Times , only about 63% of the potential advertising spots in the first weekend of XFL broadcasts have been sold on the eve of the first XFL tilt.
