First Released in April
September 14, 2003
Marvel has announced that it has had to go back to press for a third edition of its Marvel Universe RPG hardcover.
'I Have To Be Smarter'
September 4, 2003
The prolific Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw Mark Amoroso's comments on chain competition on key comic and game products, and explains how he meets competition from big box retailers on those categories and on toys.
Questions
August 18, 2003
Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester, New York saw our article on the retailer poll on the dates for Free Comic Book Day 2004 and has questions about the poll and the dates.
Voting Open Until August 29th
August 17, 2003
The poll to decide the weekend for Free Comic Book Day 2004 has now begun, and retailers can vote through August 29th. The choice is more than a casual exercise,...
Again in Q2
August 11, 2003
Marvel released its Q2 report on Tuesday, and once again greatly exceeded expectations for financial performance, which in this case were last updated only two weeks ago.
In Sony 'Spider-Man' Dispute
August 4, 2003
A bid by Marvel to have its Spider-Man contract dispute with Sony Entertainment heard by a jury rather than a private judge was rejected by a California Court of Appeals on Monday.
Actual Financials Out On August 12
July 28, 2003
Buoyed by increased licensing revenues, Marvel announced that, '...based on preliminary figures, the company will exceed the high end of financial guidance for revenue, EBITDA, Net Income, EPS and Free Cash Flow for Q2 2003.'
On August 2 In Tampa
July 27, 2003
Artisan Entertainment's adaptation of Marvel Comics' The Punisher will start shooting on August 2 in Tampa, Florida.
Tomb Raider Nips Seabiscuit By A Nose
July 26, 2003
Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids 3-D surpassed all expectations with the weekend's best opening, an estimated $32.5 million.
Paramount Taps Lee Tamahori
July 23, 2003
Deathlok , the first Marvel Comics-based film in development at Paramount, now has a director.
