For Pirated DVDs
July 21, 2005
Investigators for the MPAA attended the San Diego Comic-Con and fingered several vendors selling illegally made DVDs.
Column by Steven Bates
July 19, 2005
This week, Bates returns to the topic of the bond between retailer and customer.
Games Down 12%
July 18, 2005
Hasbro, Inc., the nation's second largest toymaker, reported strong second quarter results with net revenue up 11% over the same period in 2004.
First 100k U.S. Show?
July 17, 2005
Although the San Diego Comic-Con International maxed out the square footage in the San Diego Convention Center last year, growth in attendance appears to be continuing.
To Compete With Market Leaders
July 12, 2005
The French game manufacturer Rackham is planning a public stock offering to raise capital.
Sketches on Display at San Diego
July 11, 2005
Southern Island, LLC. has released some sketches for its line of Full Metal Alchemist action figures.
Vol. 10 Replaces Vol. 9
July 10, 2005
Tokyopop's Fruits Basket property still remains #1 at the top of the BookScan chart of graphic novels sold in bookstores.
First Overall Weekend Gain in 20 Weeks
July 10, 2005
The heavily-promoted Marvel Comics-based Fantastic Four film triumphed at the box office this weekend earning an estimated $56 million.
2nd Best Fourth Opening Ever
June 30, 2005
War of the Worlds sold $21 million worth of tickets in the U.S. on Wednesday, the second best Fourth of July opening ever (behind Spider-Man 2 ).
For the Quarter
June 29, 2005
Games and non-sports products were bright spots that partially offset poor performance in other areas in Topps' Q1..
