Issues Identified Long Ago
December 23, 2007
Mike Pascuzzi, an early anime industry insider, currently with Infinity Entertainment, read Arthur Smith's open letter and says today's trends shouldn't be a surprise to anime companies.
First Episode of 'Gurren Lagann' Available Now
December 18, 2007
ADV's Anime Network has announced the launching of a new ad-supported broadband service.
From Their 2005 High
December 18, 2007
In an open letter to the American anime community Arthur Smith, President of GBH, reported that sales of anime DVDs in the U.S. during 2007 have declined 50% since the peak year of 2005.
From Gonzo's Arthur Smith
December 18, 2007
Arthur Smith the President of GDH International, the parent company of the Gonzo anime studio speaks directly to the American anime community.
Sherwood Bids $7 Per Share
December 17, 2007
Sherwood Investments Overseas Ltd. has signed a confidentiality agreement with entertainment retailer Trans World Entertainment regarding its $7 per share bid to acquire the chain.
'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.
Manga Market Girds for Challenges
December 16, 2007
According to the ICv2 Guide #50: Anime/Manga the number of anime releases are decreasing compared to 2006, while the number of manga new volumes continue to rise.
Fall Market Updates
December 16, 2007
An ICv2 Release. ICv2 has announced the release of the ICv2 Guide #50: Anime/Manga.
Plus Manga, Manhwa
December 12, 2007
UDON announced three Street Fighter miniseries, plus more, at NYAF.
