SoCal Retailer
May 13, 2003
We interviewed Adam Freeman of Brave New World, located in Newhall, California, on how his store maintains a good relationship with the surrounding community.
'All in the Advertising'
May 13, 2003
Jim Schifeling of Acme Comics in Normal, Illinois shares his experience with Free Comic Book Day--advertising is key.
Poised For Biggest R-Rated Opening Ever
May 12, 2003
Warner Brothers has added Wednesday screenings in over 2,000 movie theaters as the studio pulls out all the stops in its efforts to set new box office records with the R-Rated, two-hour and seventeen minute The Matrix Reloaded .
At Least One Manufacturer Sees Slowdown
May 12, 2003
The current outbreak of SARS in China could have a major effect on pop culture retailers even if there are no major outbreaks of the disease in the U.S..
Two Titles Announced So Far
May 7, 2003
Plex International Design, the Japanese company that designed the Power Rangers toys has announced plans to publish at least two manga series here in the U.S.
On Adult Swim
May 6, 2003
Cartoon Network has scheduled anime series Kikaider to begin showing in June as part of the Adult Swim block (at midnight). Fourteen episodes are scheduled for showing that month.
'A Great One'
May 6, 2003
Jason Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics and Toys in Jasper, Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta sends us his take on Free Comic Book day, including some comments on publisher support.
Licensing Up 444%
May 5, 2003
Marvel announced its first quarter results today, and once again the company exceeded its own guidance and analyst's expectations, reporting earnings of $.57 per share, compared to analysts' expectations of $.36 per share.
'Huge!!'
May 5, 2003
Casey Heying of Buy Me Toys.Com in South Bend, Indiana shares his experience from Free Comic Book Day.
Including Escaflowne, Saber Marionette J
April 28, 2003
Tokyopop has announced five new manga series for launch in July. The lead release is The Vision of Escaflowne , written by Aki Katsu and based on the anime series.
