For Release in the Summer of '08
November 1, 2006
Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures are backing a live action film based on the Speed Racer anime.
Mike Judge's Cult Film
October 31, 2006
Office Space has come in to its own as a cult film, which makes the Office Space license a natural for the collector-oriented Diamond Select Toys.
Planned for 2008
October 30, 2006
Hyde Park Entertainment and Capcom Ltd. have formed a joint venture to produce a new Street Fighter live action film.
Overcomes Shrinking 'Star Wars' Sales
October 23, 2006
Hasbro's non- Star Wars lines were up 13% for the quarter, leading to a 5% gain in net revenues.
Based on 'His Dark Materials' Fantasy Trilogy
October 23, 2006
New Line Cinema announced the licensing Cards Inc. and Master Replicas to create toys based on the upcoming film, The Golden Compass .
Board Games a Point of Emphasis
October 22, 2006
This week Wal-Mart laid down a challenge to its competitors in toy retailing by substantially lowering prices on more than 100 key toys.
Released This Week
October 19, 2006
Hidden City Games has released its Bella Sara CCG this week in mass market channels.
Continuity Gets 'Buzzworthy'
October 19, 2006
Neal Adam's Continuity Studios has formed Buzzworthy, a production company set up to make feature-length CGI films.
In Special Window Box Packaging
October 16, 2006
WizKids Inc. has announced the March release of a special window box package containing a seven-figure Dark Horse HeroClix Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. Action Pack .
Will Be Displayed at Shows
October 15, 2006
Diamond Select Toys was active at Christie's three-day 40th Anniversary Star Trek auction.
