Phenomenon, Controversy, Flop of the Year
December 29, 2003
Our Phenomenon of the Year is apparent every time you open a distributor's catalog, while our 'Flop' of the Year would be a big hit for some publishers.
Phenomenon, Deal of the Year
December 28, 2003
Our Phenomenon of the Year is a new force driving anime sales, while the biggest deal of 2003 in anime may have been the one that wasn't done.
Top Company, Product of the Year
December 28, 2003
Our choice for Anime Company of the Year successfully launched Dragon Ball GT in 2003. And for Product of the Year, we chose the first anime Oscar winner.
Could Have Close to 500 Releases
December 18, 2003
Tokyopop plans to increase the number of its releases from approximately 350 in 2003 to between 450 and 500 in 2004.
Various Offers Under Consideration
December 15, 2003
FAO announced that its liquidators have given it permission to keep three of its flaship store and the Right Start stores out of the liquidation through Wednesday, December 17th.
Ken Hakuta in Negotiations With Chain
December 11, 2003
Entrepreneur Ken Hakuta is in negotiations with troubled toy retailer FAO Schwartz, which is desperately attempting to sell its 15 FAO Schwartz and 38 Right Start stores.
Over $200,000 at Full Retail
December 3, 2003
Tales of Wonder, the Georgia-based online retailer has purchased the remaining stock of limited edition Marvel hardcover books published by Graphitti Designs.
Reveals Licensing, Service Relationships
December 2, 2003
Marvel has opened the books on its relationship with the mysterious Toy Biz Worldwide, Ltd.
The First D20?
December 2, 2003
Christie's Antiquities auction, scheduled for December 11th, contains an item of particular interest to those in the RPG business -- a 2nd century R om an 20-sided die.
Generates Estimated $107 Million
December 1, 2003
The DVD and VHS versions of Fox's X2: X-Men United film totaled estimated sales of $107 million in five days.
