More to Come
September 12, 2007
Tsuburaya Productions, the creator of the Ultraman TV series and features, is being acquired by TYO, an advertising, film, and animation company.
Appearing on 'The Simpsons' in October
September 11, 2007
Starting this Sunday Daniel Clowes' new comic strip, Mr. Wonderful , starts its run in The New York Times Magazine .
Making Toy Inspections Mandatory
September 9, 2007
The Toy Industry Association is requesting that testing and inspection of toys sold in the U.S. become mandatory by federal law.
Massive Marketing Supports Release
September 4, 2007
Transformers will be released in regular DVD, Special Edition, and HD SKUs on October 16th.
In Japan
September 3, 2007
The first in a series of four new Evangelion features opened at #1 in Japan last weekend, despite opening on only 84 screens.
For Stabbing Motion
September 3, 2007
A victims rights group in Australia is protesting Mattel's Naruto toys for including a stabbing motion as a feature of one of the figures, which holds a knife.
N.Y. Times Highlights Recovery
August 28, 2007
In an article in the 'Business' section of Monday's New York Times Will Wade described the recovery of the Pokemon franchise.
Reeves Stars in Remake of 'Day'
August 27, 2007
Fox has tapped Keanu Reeves to star as the humanoid alien Klaatu in a remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still .
& First 'Bond' Prop Replicas
August 27, 2007
Corgi International Ltd. aquired the master toy and collectible replica license covering the James Bond movies.
