'We Are All Only as Good as our Next Dollar'
June 12, 2005
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey saw Tony Caputo's essay on Marvel licensing its properties for publishing and had this response.
Depardieu is Obelix Again
June 9, 2005
A third Asterix film, Asterix at the Olympic Games , has been greenlit, with shooting scheduled to start next March and release (first in France) in early 2007.
And Licenses D&D Games
June 9, 2005
Hasbro has bought back the electronic game rights to its properties from Infogrames for $65 million; Infogrames acquired them in late 2000.
Column by Steven Bates
June 8, 2005
This week Bates wades into the controversy on retailer exclusives on CCGs.
'I Can See Both Sides'
June 7, 2005
Noah Broessel of Pop Culture Paradise in Tempe, Arizona saw the debate on Topps' Blockbuster exclusive for its new CCG, The Dozens , and says he can see both sides.
BEA Organizer Brings Worldwide Experience
June 7, 2005
Reed Exhibitions, which runs over 400 shows a year worldwide, has announced plans for the launch of New York Comic-Con.
'Give the Products to Us First'
June 5, 2005
Len Osborne, Executive Vice President of Cardhaus Games in Lynnwood, Washington saw the comments by the representatives of Topps and Score and responded.
It's a Matter of Perception
June 5, 2005
Pat Fuge of Gnome Games in Green Bay, Wisconsin saw the comments by the representatives of Topps and Score on their limited-term Blockbuster exclusives and responded.
Includes Designs & Manga-Style Illustrations
June 5, 2005
Tokyopop has announced the August release of .hack//AI buster , a prose novel illustrated with designs from the multi-media .hack franchise and a peppering of manga-style drawings.
'Blockbuster Is Going to Put this Product on the Map'
June 1, 2005
Ira Friedman, Topps Vice President Publishing and New Product Development, saw the recent comments on retailer exclusives on card game products including Topps' The Dozens and sent in this explanation of Topps' strategy.
