How To Profit From the 80s Revival
June 23, 2002
An ICv2 release. ICv2, with the support of sponsors Dark Horse Comics and Diamond Comic Distributors, is launching its 'Better Than Ever' promotion,
A Look At The Burgeoning Nostalgia Trend in Pop Culture
June 23, 2002
There is a definite 'blast from the past' aspect to the top 10 list of comic books these days, and that trend is also seen in movies, DVDs, and toys.
Anime Series Based on Fantasy Gaming
June 23, 2002
One of the most popular anime TV series of the 1990s, Slayers, will not debut on ABC's Family Channel cable network on either July 6 or 7.
Anime-Influenced French Film Bows in Sept.
June 22, 2002
Gebeka Films and Studio Canal are producing a feature length animated film based on the Corto Maltese graphic novels by Hugo Pratt. The 92-minute traditionally animated feature film is set to debut on September 25 in France.
New Company Claims Overseas Distribution Rights
June 19, 2002
A dispute among the original creators of the Macross/Robotech anime, which resulted in a decision of the Tokyo District Court on February 25, 2002 may well create havoc among overseas licensees who have obtained Macross/Robotech licenses from Harmony Gold.
Starts July 6 on Kids Block
June 19, 2002
The ABC Family Channel will start airing the anime series Beyblade on July 6 in a 'kids block' along with the latest Power Rangers series and three different Spider-Man animated series.
DVDs To Reach 60 Million Homes this Year
June 15, 2002
Circuit City, the national electronics chain, is the first nationwide mass-market retailer to announce publicly that it is eliminating VHS product from its stores.
Kimagure Orange Road Sets Will Be Replaced
June 14, 2002
Bowing to pressure from fans and from Websites like Anime on DVD, Animeigo CEO Robert Woodhead announced today that the Kimagure Orange Road Box Set 'will be completely remastered restoring the opening credits to their proper places.'
Diamond Knocks Off Two More
June 14, 2002
Antarctic Press and G.T. Labs have separately named Diamond their exclusive distributor to the bookstore market.
Plus Retro, Spider-Man
June 12, 2002
For the first time in May, collectible miniatures games dominated our Top 10 Cool game products, powered by the performance of the superhero-themed Marvel HeroClix CMG.
