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.
On Black Friday
November 30, 2003
Retailers responding to ICv2's down and dirty survey reported generally strong sales on the day they call 'Black Friday.'
In California and Tokyo
November 19, 2003
Tokyopop has announced the hiring of two new executives. Bill Josey has joined the company as General Counsel and VP, Business Affairs.
Price Competition Unusually Brutal
November 19, 2003
Wal-Mart, the ultimate category killer, is mounting an aggressive attack on the toy business this holiday season, and the effects will be felt by every retailer active in the category.
Projecting $100 Million More in Sales
November 18, 2003
Marvel has raised its guidance for 2004, and is now predicting $415-$435 million in sales, around $100 million more than it was predicting a few weeks ago.
Bruno Maglione Appointed President of Marvel International
November 16, 2003
Marvel has hired Bruno Maglione away from Universal Studios and made him President of Marvel International.
'Long Live the Pamphlet'
November 13, 2003
John Robinson of Graham Crackers Comics saw the comment from Steve Bennett of Dark Star Books on the death of the pamphlet format for comics, and strongly disagrees.
This Holiday Season
November 10, 2003
The latest ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games takes a look at the game business as retailers enter the critical holiday season.
Licensing Is King
November 4, 2003
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter today with results that topped its twice-raised 'guidances.' In spite of the fact that sales for Q3 2003 were only slightly better than Q3 2002 profits reached $63.1 million versus $6.7 million a year ago.
