Based on 'Transformers' Complaint
January 9, 2008
The FTC has responded to the complaint by the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood last summer about marketing of the Transformers movie and toys to kids.
UK and New Titles
January 9, 2008
IDW Publishing has launched Jonas Publishing and its imprint Worthwhile Books to publish childrens books and develop other uses for the properties.
Says New Study by Economists
January 7, 2008
A new study presented to the American Economic Association argues counter-intuitively that violent movies actually reduce violent crime.
'Book of Secrets' On Top Again
January 5, 2008
Warner Bros.' remake of the J-Horror film One Missed Call earned an estimated $13.5 million.
'Walk Hard' Stumbles Badly
December 22, 2007
National Treasure: Book of Secrets led another strong session at the box office with an estimated $45.5 million.
On the Market, and Licensed Titles
January 6, 2008
ICv2 recently spoke with Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson. In Part 1, we talk about the state of the comics and graphic novel market, Dark Horse's history with licensed comics, and the new trend toward omnibus editions.
'Tune In, Space Out'
December 17, 2007
Matt Groening's Futurama is moving to Comedy Central where it will debut on January 2nd at 8 pm.
'Pirates' & 'Transformers' Score in Q4
December 17, 2007
With a fourth quarter loaded with major DVD releases, the Hollywood studios were hoping to reverse a slumping sales trend.
Debuts in Japan in February
December 17, 2007
A second season of the Dinosaur King anime series will debut in Japan in February.
First Casting
December 16, 2007
Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in Peter Jackson's LOTR films, has been signed to play an undisclosed (not the title) role in the upcoming TinTin feature film trilogy.
