Basic Info about NPO.com
February 27, 2001
Company info, areas of emphasis, unique selling proposition and retail philosophy for this leading pop culture web retailer.
Cleveland TV Station Targets Adult Anime
February 17, 2001
In the second retailer sting in less than a week, Cleveland's WEWS Channel 5 went undercover to show how easy it was for underage teens to purchase adult anime titles.
Dark Horse, Platinum Working Deals
February 17, 2001
The European comic syndicate Strip Art Features (SAF) is working with Dark Horse in order to get SAF properties exposure in the U.S.
TV Station Wires Teens
February 17, 2001
A Los Angeles television station with the provocative call letters 'KCOP' sent three underage boys into famed LA comic shop Golden Apple with the express purpose of attempting to purchase adult comics.
LPC a Growing Force in Comic Trade Books
February 17, 2001
Image Comics has signed with LPC Group for distribution to the book trade, effective January 1, 2001. They join a growing roster of comic publishers that are using LPC for book distribution.
2001 Movies with Merchandising Potential
May 1, 2001
Here's a list of what appear to be, at this moment, the best merchandising opportunities among 2001 movie releases.
'Inside the World of Pop Culture Products'
February 1, 2001
ICv2.com--the first trade site for the pop culture products industry--launched today. The site features daily news, analysis, and the latest product trends in five pop culture categories: anime, games, comics, and movie/TV licensed merchandise.
Raw Anthology a Surprising Seller
February 1, 2001
This $19.95 trade paperback, published in the oversize Raw Magazine format by Harper Collins, proved to be an outstanding holiday season performer, even topping the comic chart in one store in December.
Are Depictions of Children Illegal if no Children Are Harmed?
January 29, 2001
The Supreme Court has decided to accept a case in which the government is attempting to restore a ban on computer-generated images of minors engaged in sexual activity.
WB Stores To Be Sold or Closed
February 6, 2001
As part of a streamlining of operations, the newly merged AOL Time Warner has announced that it intends to sell or close its 140 US-based Warner Brothers Studio Stores.
