What Could Go Wrong?
October 21, 2016
AT&T is in “advanced talks” to acquire Time Warner, parent of Warner Bros. Studios; cable channels including HBO, TNT, and TBS; and DC Entertainment.
Wildstorm, Creator Exclusives, Rebirth Collections, More
October 21, 2016
To catch up on pop-up imprints, DC’s change in strategy regarding creator exclusives, and the strategy on collections in the wake of the Rebirth launch.
Konami Expects Impact on TCG Sales
October 20, 2016
Konami Digital Entertainment will launch Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links , a new online game based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
October 17, 2016
A new law passed in California could hurt the autograph market more than it helps.
Column by Scott Thorne
October 17, 2016
This week, Thorne uses the concept of derived demand to explain the collapse of Hastings.
Sales Estimates for September Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
October 17, 2016
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during September 2016.
Kevin Hart Sets New Mark for Stand-Up Films
October 16, 2016
There was a sort of retro vibe to this weekend’s box office report as “star” vehicles dominated the top of the charts.
'I Think the Only Mistake Is Not Trying'
October 12, 2016
In Business 3x3, a retailer or business executive will share their experience with three things they’ve done right, three things they’ve done wrong, and what else they’ve learned along the way.
Column by Scott Thorne
October 10, 2016
This week, Thorne takes look at the consumer decision making process.
Attendance Slide Continues (Blame the Hurricane?)
October 9, 2016
Tate Taylor’s The Girl on a Train took the top spot at the weekend box office will a $24.7 million debut, but Nate Parker’s Birth of a Nation fell short of expectations, and the overall box office was down about 13% from the same frame last year.
