From 'ICv2 Guide #61'
December 1, 2008
These charts of the Top Five CCGs Over-all, Top Ten Hobby Channel CCGs, and Top Five Mass Channel CCGs reflect sales in August, September, and October.
Supporting Hero Initiative
November 12, 2008
Thirty-five year comic industry veteran George Perez will appear as a Guest of Honor at the 2009 New York Comic Con in support of the Hero Initiative, which provides a financial safety net for comic creators.
Dragon Duel League
November 10, 2008
Konami and Upper Deck are launching a new Yu-Gi-Oh! organized play program, the Dragon Duel League, behind the new Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TV show and licensing stream.
Lawsuit With Fox Settled
November 10, 2008
4Kids Entertainment has reported sales of some $7.3 million in sales of the Chaotic T CG for Q3.
How ADV's Doing; New Anime Announcements, More
October 19, 2008
In Part One of this two-part interview, Leford talks about the current status at ADV; ADV’s changing strategy; some new anime announcements; his assessment of the anime market in North America, and the changing licensing environment.
Column by Steve Bennett
October 9, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett discusses trends in cartoons on TV.
More on DVDs, Publishing Plans for 2009
September 23, 2008
Part Four of an interview with Gonzalo Ferreyra, Viz Media Vice President of Sales and Product Marketing.
Plus New Chaotic Series
September 4, 2008
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s begins its U.S. run in the 10:30 a.m. ET slot on CW4Kids on September 13th.
Plus ICv2 Bestseller Rankings
August 27, 2008
Board games and the big launch for Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition kept the game category steady to up a little in the hobby channel in the second quarter.
Launches Online Manga Rental
August 13, 2008
Digital Manga Inc. has launched the industry’s first publisher-sponsored manga rental site.
