'Iron Man' to 'X-Files 2'
March 4, 2008
Here's the first part of ICv2's annual survey of cinematic merchandising opportunities.
'No Country' Nabs Key Awards
February 23, 2008
Pixar's Ratatouille won the Oscar for 'Best Animated Feature,' beating out Persepolis and Surf's Up .
Universal Pacts With Hasbro
February 19, 2008
Universal Pictures and Hasbro have announced a six-year strategic partnership to produce four motion pictures based on Hasbro properties.
'Speed Racer' & 'The Dark Knight'
February 19, 2008
Mattel has a potent lineup that includes the vehicle-rich Speed Racer and the new Batman film.
Sales Estimates for January Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
March 3, 2008
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during January 2008.
To DVD
February 14, 2008
A 66-minute animated feature launching the new Speed Racer cartoon will be out on DVD on May 6th.
Overall Toy Sales Down 2%
February 14, 2008
U.S. retail sales of toys generated $22.1 billion in 2007 compared with $22.6 billion in 2006--a decline of just 2%.
Starting February 18th
February 12, 2008
Voltron: Defender of the Universe returns to the small screen on the Cartoon Network's Boomerang channel.
Board Games Up, TCGs Down
February 10, 2008
Hasbro, the nation's second largest toymaker, posted strong earnings for 2007 with sales boosted by a 78% increase in the 'boys' toys' category.
Shooting Starts in February
January 28, 2008
Channing Tatum has landed the key role of Duke, the field commander of the G.I. Joe team.
