In Latest 4Kids Quarter
May 15, 2006
4Kids Entertainment reported its first quarter results last week, and licensing revenues from both Yu-Gi-Oh! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continued to slide.
Replacing 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'
May 11, 2006
Pokemon will replace Yu-Gi- Oh! on the Cartoon Network's late afternoon Miguzi Block.
An Interview With Andrew Lupp
May 2, 2006
Bandai Sales manager Andrew Lupp replies to our questions about the nearly instant sell-out of the Naruto CCG.
Magic Up, Star Wars Down
April 24, 2006
Hasbro reported its Q1 sales and earnings on Monday, and although worldwide sales were up 3%, the company lost $4.9 million in the period, vs. a $3.7 million loss in the year ago period.
On CW
April 23, 2006
The CW has hired Betsy McGowen, the senior VP-general manager of Kids WB to perform the same role at Kids WB at the CW.
New Capsule Monsters Storyline
April 19, 2006
4Kids Entertainment will release two Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters OAVs this year.
Pokemon Hangs Tough
April 17, 2006
License Magazine has released its annual list of the 101 Leading Licensors, and Marvel held its #4 slot, growing from $4 billion to $5 billion in retail sales based on its brands. Pokemon USA , now on its own, was in 23rd, with a staggering $1.3 billion in sales in its 9th year!
Plus OP Plans for Other UD Games
March 27, 2006
We spoke to Upper Deck Retail Organized Play Manager Andy Fletcher at the recent GAMA Trade Show in Las Vegas about Upper Deck organized play for 2006.
Hobby Dollars Drop 15%
March 22, 2006
Last year was a tough go for most game retailers.
New Round of TV Ads for the CCG
March 20, 2006
Starting April 3rd the Zatch Bell anime series will begin airing Monday through Friday.
