But WotC's Box Gets Smaller, Stores Bleeding
April 21, 2002
Hasbro released its first quarter 2002 numbers today, and the toy and game giant narrowed its loss to $17 million, an improvement over the unexpectedly large $25 million loss in the first quarter of 2001.
Two-Shot Beginning in August
April 21, 2002
Bongo Comics has announced that it will be producing a two-shot Futurama-Simpsons cross-over, beginning in August.
Carl's Jr., ABC Family, Universal
April 20, 2002
The window for Spider-Man promotions is turning out to be a big one, with planned events continuing through Memorial Day weekend.
With a Few Surprises
April 20, 2002
Our Top 10 Cool lists, which rank the best-selling products in pop culture stores, are dominated by franchise properties (with a few surprises) in our rankings for March 2002.
On ABC Family
April 15, 2002
Nelvana has announced that Medabots will be appearing daily on ABC Family (f/k/a Fox Family) at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT. ABC Family is distributed in over 84 million homes.
With a Diamond Cash Boost?
April 14, 2002
We've now had some time to review Marvel's annual report for 2001, and it's a tale with better results than the last two disastrous years, reflecting the successes of the turnaround plan in all three of Marvel's business segments -- toys, publishing, and licensing.
Property Continues Resurgence
April 14, 2002
Harmony Gold has licensed Robotech for videogames to be produced by TDK Mediactive and Mattel ) for Xbox, Gamecube, PS2, and Gameboy Advance.
An Interview with Len Katz of The Joker's Child
April 12, 2002
Len Katz founded The Joker's Child almost 15 years ago. Located in Fairlawn, New Jersey, the store carries a wide variety of comic and movie-related merchandise.
An Interview with Darin Erickson of Amazing Comics and Cards
April 8, 2002
Darin Erickson runs Amazing Comics & Cards, a 4000-square foot pop culture store in a Target-anchored shopping center in Long Beach, California.
Making the Summer Movies Work for You
April 8, 2002
Licensed merchandise based on entertainment and characters accounted for over $25 billion in sales in 1999.
