Best-sellers in Pop Culture Stores
May 27, 2001
Trends that we have seen during the first quarter, such as the increasing dominance of the DVD format, the overall sales importance of high ticket items, and the continuing reign of CCGs are even more apparent in the April numbers.
Hasbro Rides on Disney Film's Coattails
May 26, 2001
Pearl Harbor opened this weekend, and Hasbro's new line of Pearl Harbor G.I. Joe figures just happened to hit the marketplace the same week
In-jokes and Variants
May 21, 2001
It appears that while creating toys for the animated blockbuster Shrek, the sculptors also managed to indulge in a few in-jokes and also to create some variants that will undoubtedly be of interest to collectors.
Pepsi, Taco Bell on Board
May 21, 2001
Tomb Raider has the potential to be one of the biggest films of the summer in the specialty store market.
Industry Sources Rue Youthful Image
May 20, 2001
Statistics from the videogame industry released at the recently concluded E3 trade show demonstrate that the audience for videogames is a lot more mature than industry critics like Attorney General John Ashcroft realize.
Dreamworks' Biggest Ever
May 20, 2001
Shrek played the 'Jolly Green Giant' at the box office over the weekend, pulling in an impressive $42.1 million, the second largest opening for an animated film ever.
No More from Citibank, Trouble Looming?
May 19, 2001
The detailed information behind Marvel's first quarter report paints a picture of a company in considerable cash flow distress despite its $14 million in cash reserves and improving operating picture.
Critics Wowed By Fairy Tale Spoof
May 16, 2001
Dreamworks' computer animated comedy, Shrek opens nationwide today, and early reactions to the film have studio chief Jeffrey Katzenberg anxiously awaiting what he hopes will be an animated blockbuster
Due Out in August
May 15, 2001
Tokyopop is inaugurating its 'Soundtrax' division with the release of the soundtracks for three popular anime properties: Trigun , Bubblegum Crisis , and Vampire Princess Miyu .
Better Times, but Still a Loss
May 14, 2001
Marvel released its first quarter results today, and despite a loss of around $12.7 million, the news was actually pretty good for retailers that depend on a consistent product flow from one of the largest suppliers of comics and toys to pop culture stores.
