Fate of Syndicated Show in Doubt
April 11, 2001
According to Cinescape Online, the Wall St. Journal is reporting that 20th Century Fox is suing Marvel over a planned Mutant X syndicated television series. Fox reportedly feels that the series represents a breach of the agreement it reached with Marvel in 1993 for movie rights to the X-Men.
New Way for Producers to Reach Retailers
April 9, 2001
An official ICv2 release. Milton Griepp, owner of ICv2, has announced that the company has kicked off its initial ad sales campaign. 'Our retailer audience is growing every week,' said Griepp, 'and it's time to open the site to outside advertisers that want to reach this group.'
What Recession?
April 6, 2001
Maybe it's because the specialty market is counter-cyclical, or maybe it's because it is product driven and there are lots of good products in the offing, but according to retailers ICv2 heard from, the pulse of the industry is strong right now, at least judging from the talk at the DC RRP.
Basic Info about Toy and Model Zone
April 9, 2001
Company profile for California-based distributor carrying a wide range of imported Japanese anime and kaiju products.
Stores Avoid Backlash for Now
April 3, 2001
A story in the Monterey Herald on March 25, 2001 linked roleplaying games to two young marines that have been charged with attempted murder.
Videos, Videogames, and RPGs Take the Hit for Teen Violence
April 4, 2001
Several events that occurred over the past week demonstrated an increasing tendency to blame the entertainment industry for society's ills.
Basic Info about Diamond Comic Distributors
July 31, 2006
Company profile for Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., the leading U.S. comic book distributor providing comic book specialty retailers with wholesale, non-returnable comic books and related pop culture merchandise.
Basic Info about Alliance Game Distributors
March 30, 2001
Company profile for Alliance Game Distributor, the leading gaming distributor in the U.S.
For Berkeley Top Line and Sports Memories Inc. Customers
March 31, 2001
The complete, unedited questions and answers relating to Alliance's acquistion of Berkeley Top Line, Sports Memories, Inc., and Barchetta Distribution
Complete Press Release from Alliance -- Unedited by ICv2
March 30, 2001
Complete Alliance press release announcing Alliance's acquisition of Berkeley Top Line, Sports Memories, Inc., and Barchetta Distribution.