Column by Steve Bennett
December 30, 2008
This week Steve Bennett finds himself stuck in the present, looking forward.
U.D. Files for Injunctions
December 23, 2008
The legal feud between Upper Deck and Konami over the rights to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG has spread to Europe .
Smith's String Is Broken
December 20, 2008
Bad weather and last minute Christmas shopping have both been blamed for a poor showing at the weekend box office.
Low End of DVD Market Hurting
December 18, 2008
The Navarre Corporation has announced that it is shutting down its BCI Eclipse unit.
Interview with Kun Gao, Part 2
December 14, 2008
In Part 2 of this two part interview, CEO Kun Gao argues that Crunchyroll is now bigger than TV as a way of distributing anime.
Interview with Kun Gao, Part 1
December 14, 2008
In Part 1 of this two part interview, Crunchyroll CEO Kun Gao talks about how his site will transform into a major legitimate channel for distribution of anime.
Upper Deck Files Suit
December 11, 2008
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that it is taking control of “all operational and business aspects” of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game , effective immediately.
Tim Connors to Manage Operations
December 10, 2008
Marvel Studios has promoted Tim Connors from VP of Business Affairs and Operations to Chief Operating Officer.
Second Chapter 11 Ends in Liquidation
December 11, 2008
It is a depressing sign of the times that a major toy retail chain is going out of business before , not after, the holidays.
Variety, PW, Playthings, Video Business
December 11, 2008
Reed Elsevier has ended its efforts to sell Variety, Publishers Weekly, Playthings, Video Business , and around 100 other trade magazines and Websites.
