Publishing Plans Expand
August 6, 2008
Viz Media’s VizKids line will be expanding in the coming months, adding new manga properties and more non-manga book publishing, as well as a new anime property ( Blue Dragon ), to the line.
Box Set Action in Anime
July 11, 2008
Shojo series represented a clear majority of the ICv2 Top 50 Manga Properties in the spring of 2008, the first time since ICv2 has been assembling its list of Top Manga.
Should Speed Licensing Deals
June 18, 2008
A deal between two of Viz Media’s parent companies could result in streamlining of manga licensing for the American market.
CCG Sellouts Help
June 18, 2008
The general malaise that has afflicted the American economy has had only “limited impact” on the games business.
Exclusive Pokemon TCG Cards
June 10, 2008
Pokemon USA and Burger King have announced a worldwide promotion featuring exclusive Pokemon TCG cards.
Naruto Vol. 28 Tops Again
April 29, 2008
Naruto Vol. 28 held the top spot in the monthly Top 20 Graphic Novel rankings for April.
Anime Release Cuts Continue
April 27, 2008
The launch of the "Shippuden" saga kept Naruto as the top manga property across channels through the first months of 2008.
2-Volume Series From 2000
April 9, 2008
Viz Media has confirmed to ICv2 that it will release The Legend of Zelda manga in October.
Customers Should Only Buy from Reputable Dealers
April 8, 2008
Dan Barnett of Walt's Cards in Baltimore , Maryland saw the news about the counterfeit Pokemon cards, and says customers should
only purchase from reputable dealers.
Seized in the Past 16 Months
April 7, 2008
Pokemon USA has announced the
startling results of anti-piracy actions taken in cooperation with Nintendo of
America.
