First Overall Weekend Gain in 20 Weeks
July 10, 2005
The heavily-promoted Marvel Comics-based Fantastic Four film triumphed at the box office this weekend earning an estimated $56 million.
On 'Naruto' Apparel & Accessories
June 22, 2005
Viz Media has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with the Hot Topic retail chain for a comprehensive apparel and accessories line featuring Viz Media's popular Naruto property.
Column by Steven Bates
June 21, 2005
This week Bates takes another look at the relationship between comics and film.
Bringing Cap 'Back to the Future'
June 21, 2005
Avi Arad, the head of Marvel Studios, discussed a number of Marvel-based movies including the ten films that Marvel will make itself over the next decade.
Most Titles Down in May
June 19, 2005
Green Lantern #1 had a strong debut in May, with sales to North American comic stores by Diamond topping 168,000 copies.
Film Stays on Track for 2006 Debut
June 6, 2005
Brett Ratner, who spent over a year working on the new Superman film that Bryan Singer ended up leaving X3 to direct, will now take over the reins for the third film in the popular X-Men franchise.
Joe Kubert Returns to Sgt. Rock
June 6, 2005
DC Comics fired a major salvo at archrival Marvel by signing Adam and Andy Kubert to three-year exclusive agreements.
'A Doozie'
May 9, 2005
Dustin Harbin of Heroes Aren't Hard To Find in Charlotte, North Carolina pronounced Free Comic Book Day 2005 'a doozie.'
Expands Food Licensing
May 4, 2005
Marvel has expanded its licensing relationships with Unilever Ice Cream and Brach's Confections, and signed a new deal with BrandSource.
Column by Steven Bates
May 3, 2005
This week Bates talks about using your ideas.
