Annual Meeting Postponed
July 31, 2006
The Topps Company, Inc. has announced a settlement with the Topps Full Value Committee, a group of hedge fund investors.
People in Hobby Games
June 13, 2006
Loren Greenwood is the most powerful person in the hobby games business, according to a new list compiled by ICv2.
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.
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!
Column by Steve Bennett
April 6, 2006
This week, between his always entertaining asides, Bennett covers in-store salesmanship.
In 'Inc.'
March 23, 2006
Wizard Entertainment CEO Gareb Shamus is the cover feature in the April issue of Inc. magazine, focusing on his involvement in a new mixed martial arts league.
The #7 Anime Film of 2005
February 26, 2006
FUNimation Productions has announced the licensing of a Full Metal Alchemist anime feature, Full Metal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shambala .
Column by John Riley
February 15, 2006
This week, Riley gives us part two of his business plan process -- Products and Services.
To Become the CW TV Network
January 24, 2006
Two struggling broadcast TV networks, the WB and UPN, have announced plans to merge to form the CW TV Network.
'Disregards the Hobby Market'
October 17, 2005
Pat Fuge of Gnome Games in Green Bay, Wisconsin saw the ICv2 interview with Upper Deck's Cory Jones and feels that recent actions by the company contradict statements made in the interview.
