Will Help Finance Anime Series
February 19, 2004
According to the Japanese business newspaper, Nihon Kiezai Shimbun , ADV Films has formed an alliance with the Japanese publisher Mag Garden.
CMX Manga Titles Out in 2004
February 10, 2004
In an article in Time Magazine discussing manga's appeal to female readers ('Drawing in the Gals'), Time's comic book maven, Andrew D. Arnold, reported that later this year 'DC Comics plans to launch a manga imprint called CMX.'
Game Sales Buoy Profits
February 9, 2004
With net revenues up 11% to $3.1 billion for the year, Hasbro, the second largest U.S. toymaker, reported gains for both the year and the fourth quarter thanks to strong sales of new toys, classic brands, and board games.
Pay More Attention to Specialty Retailers
February 9, 2004
Charlie Platt of Anime Mountain in Bend, Oregon saw our coverage of Tower Records' financial difficulties and has a suggestion for publisher/manufacturers exposed to financial risk from chain retailers.
'Know Your Stock'
February 3, 2004
David Bigas of Wyldstar in Oshawa, Ontario saw Michael Tierney's comments on comic ratings and shared his reaction.
Label Comics by Age
February 3, 2004
Buddy Saunders saw recent comments from Tim Simms and Michael Tierney and feels that comics should be labeled in a way that indicates the appropriate age of the audience.
Extended this Fall
February 3, 2004
The first version of the Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King DVD will be released in May, with the extended version expected in September. These release dates are substantially earlier than those for the DVDs of the first two movies,...
We Need Age Labels!
February 1, 2004
Michael Tierney of the Comic Book Store in Little Rock, Arkansas saw the coverage of Outsiders #8 and feels that this title and others indicate the need for age labeling on comics.
Three Tiers of Seminars
January 29, 2004
With more than 150 manufacturers (including 31 first-time exhibitors) already signed up, this year's GAMA Trade Show, which will be held in Las Vegas at the Orleans from March 14-18, has a lot to offer any retailer.
'Build the Next Generation of Comic Fans'
January 28, 2004
Retailer Buddy Saunders of Texas retail chain Lone Star Comics saw our coverage of Outsiders #8 and shared his philosophy of long-term business growth.
