Licensing Up 444%
May 5, 2003
Marvel announced its first quarter results today, and once again the company exceeded its own guidance and analyst's expectations, reporting earnings of $.57 per share, compared to analysts' expectations of $.36 per share.
Promotional Materials, On-Air Mentions Push Service
April 28, 2003
The History Channel is planning a major promotional effort behind its upcoming documentary, Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked, and the Comic Shop Locator Service is the beneficiary.
Small Press, Self-Publishers Make Their Mark
April 9, 2003
The 2003 Eisner Award Nominations include an unprecedented number of titles from small press, alternative, and non-direct market publishers...
Marvel Discount Already Affecting Me
April 6, 2003
Bryan Williams of Jennings Collectibles in Huntsville Alabama has already felt the impact of the new Marvel trade terms and is losing discount.
Thomas Jane To Play Frank Castle
April 2, 2003
Artisan Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today that actor Thomas Jane will play Frank Castle, the tortured vigilante known as 'The Punisher,' in the film version of the Marvel Comic series.
'Let's Eliminate Negative Thinking!'
March 30, 2003
Gail Burt of Metropolis Comics in Downey, California saw our article on the move of Spider-Man 2 off the first weekend in May, potentially affecting Free Comic Book Day next year, and had this to say.
A Blow To Free Comic Book Day?
March 26, 2003
The good news is that Tobey Maguire will be back as Peter Parker in the sequel to the highest-grossing superhero film of all time.
With Great Graphic Novel Publicity
February 22, 2003
Twentieth Century Fox's film version of Marvel's Daredevil came in as the top-grossing film for its second weekend, taking in $19 million for a ten day total of over $70 million.
$43.5 Million Estimate for First Weekend
February 15, 2003
Daredevil opened strong, its $43.5 million opening a record for a President's Day weekend, and the second best ever for a February opening, behind Hannibal two years ago.
An Overview of Movie Merchandising Prospects
February 8, 2003
The list of films below represents our best judgment as to which of the many films slated for 2003 actually have merchandising potential.
