For the Third Week in a Row
October 3, 2004
Art Spiegelman's politically charged In the Shadow of No Towers sits atop the bookstore graphic novels list for the third straight week.
Sports, Candy Decline
September 23, 2004
Topps released the results of its second fiscal quarter (ended August 28, 2004) on Thursday; WizKids and non-sports cards were the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing quarter.
#1 on Bookscan
September 16, 2004
Art Spiegelman's In the Shadow of No Towers got off to a big start in bookstores, coming in at #1 on its first full week on the Bookscan chart.
Announces Four New Titles
September 15, 2004
Infinity Studios has announced four new trade paperback releases for the coming months, all 13+ $9.95 manhwa titles.
Grossing $11.5 Million Over Holiday
September 6, 2004
Zhang Yimou's Hero took the top spot for the second week in a row with a modest total of some $11.5 million.
Surprise Success for Chinese Language Film
August 29, 2004
Zhang Yimou's Chinese martial arts epic Hero was a surprise winner at the weekend box office raking in an estimated $17.8 million.
Weak Economy, No Big Hits
August 24, 2004
The new ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games #5 reports that the market for games in the four categories surveyed was down vs. 2003.
And More Releases Before EOY
August 24, 2004
Nintendo is planning over $1 million in television, print, and public relations marketing support for the next Pokemon TCG release, Fire Red and Leaf Green , due out August 30th.
At Gen Con Indy
August 12, 2004
ICv2 has learned that the Genio Group is set to announce the U.S. launch of the Myths & Legends collectible card game.
From Limited Too
August 10, 2004
Wizards of the Coast is expanding its distribution for its Star Sisterz Collectable Charm Game .
