Studios Change Release Dates
February 17, 2001
Two films of special interest to specialty store retailers have had their release dates changed.
Stakes Domain Claim
February 17, 2001
Warner Brothers has registered the domain name 'Akiramovie.com.'
Dark Horse, Platinum Working Deals
February 17, 2001
The European comic syndicate Strip Art Features (SAF) is working with Dark Horse in order to get SAF properties exposure in the U.S.
Paper Goods Don't Fly
February 17, 2001
Public acceptance of the film will play a determining role, but right now it is safe to say that there is trouble in Pottersville .
Dreamworks Biggest Promo Ever
February 6, 2001
Dreamworks is planning its biggest promotional campaign ever for the computer-animated Shrek, which features Austin Powers creator Mike Myers.
2001 Movies with Merchandising Potential
May 1, 2001
Here's a list of what appear to be, at this moment, the best merchandising opportunities among 2001 movie releases.
Retail To Follow?
February 1, 2001
The Lord of the Rings movie web site ( www.LordoftheRings.net ), which launched January 12, 2001, is drawing massive traffic???forty-one million visits during its first four days.
10% RIF
March 22, 2001
Dark Horse Comics has quietly reduced its staff by about ten percent over the last sixty days.
Can Tie-ins Rebound from a Down Year?
February 8, 2001
Whatever the labor situation in Hollywood, it should be an interesting year in the theatres where an unusually heavy diet of sequels and remakes will be enlivened (we hope) by some great directors.
2000 Flicks Fail To Flog the Schwag
February 6, 2001
Without a Star Wars or even a Blair Witch Project to spur sales in 2000, licensed movie merchandise purchases plummeted precipitously.
