From Warner Bros.
July 19, 2005
According to the Hollywood Reporter Warner Bros. Production President Jeff Robinov 'is committed to producing a Conan film within the next year.'
Joe Field & Amanda Fisher Talk 'ComicsPRO'
July 18, 2005
The profile of the comics industry is higher than ever. But what other industry of such prominence is as bereft of professional trade organizations as comics?
Toymaker Misses Projections
July 18, 2005
Batman did his best, helping boost sales in Mattel's Entertainment segment by 27 % for the second quarter, but it wasn't enough.
FF Drops 60 Precent
July 17, 2005
Comedy ruled at the weekend box office with Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the 'R' rated Wedding Crashers finishing in the top spots.
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.
Column by Steven Bates
July 7, 2005
This week, Bates talks about battling the comic/game store stereotype.
But Box Office Declines for 19th Straight Week
July 4, 2005
Steven Spielberg's version of H.G. Wells' science fiction classic War of the Worlds overcame stout action picture competition to annihilate the competition over the four-day Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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 ).
Only Drops 45% in Second Weekend
June 26, 2005
Batman Begins won the box office derby for the second week in a row, dropping only 45% to earn an estimated $26.7 million.
