For Graphic Novel Biz
June 3, 2004
Both Diamond and Tokyopop are undertaking (separate) major expansions into the United Kingd om .
Despite Early Release by EB
June 3, 2004
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King DVD appears to be selling even better than its two predecessors.
Marvel Runs Licensing
June 2, 2004
It appears that Marvel has taken over both the operations and most of the revenues from the Marvel-Sony joint venture that licenses the Sony movie properties based on Marvel characters.
To Support Collector?s Edition DVD
May 23, 2004
THX 1138 will get a theatrical release in 20 cities beginning September 10th to support the release of a new DVD collector's edition.
For Breaking Street Date on ROTK DVD
May 20, 2004
Warner Home Video has cut off Electronics Boutique because the videogame retailer began selling the Lord of the Rings: Return of the King DVD ten days before the street date.
'Hunker Down, Boys and Girls'
May 20, 2004
Daniel McAbee of The Tangled Web in Spartanburg, South Carolina saw the news on Barnes and Noble's exclusive Ultimate Spider-Man hardcover, and the response from John Miller of Lost Realm and sent us this comment on his strategies for competing with big box competition.
'We Admire It'
May 20, 2004
Andy Eaton of TalesofWonder.com, an Internet retailer based in Tampa, Florida, saw the news of a new exclusive Ultimate Spider-Man hardcover at Barnes & Noble, and sent us his view.
Vs. Q1 Losses Last year
May 19, 2004
Both of America's two largest book retailers announced Q1 profits this week, comparing favorably to losses for both companies in the same period last year.
GameStop Posts Record Numbers
May 18, 2004
Toys R' Us, the nation's number 2 toy retailer, reported that same store sales declined by 5.6% during the first quarter of 2004.
