Cartoon Network Down, Kids WB and Nick Up
January 6, 2003
As Cartoon Network increasingly focuses on adult animation, its ratings for kids have been declining, with kid TV powerhouse Nickelodeon and up-and-comer Kids WB taking up the slack.
Deal, Phenomenon of the Year
January 1, 2003
We chose the FUNimation/Four Kids distribution agreement as the deal of the year, and increasing TV exposure as the phenomenon of the year.
Top Product, Company of the Year
January 1, 2003
We chose Bandai Entertainment as the Anime Company of the Year and the Love Hina series as the Anime Product of the Year.
Phenomenon, Deal, Controversy of the Year
December 29, 2002
We chose organized play as the Game Phenomenon of the Year, the Wizards of the Coast divestitures as the Game Deal of the Year,...
Company and Product of the Year
December 28, 2002
We chose WizKids as the Game Company of the Year, and the Yu Gi Oh CCG as the Game Product of the Year.
Top Publisher, Product of the Year
December 28, 2002
We chose Marvel Comics as the Comic Publisher of the Year for 2002, and Shonen Jump #1 as the Comic Product of the Year.
Top November Dollar Sales in Pop Culture Stores
December 24, 2002
A quintet of familiar properties took the top positions in our Top 10 Cool lists of the top dollar products in pop culture stores in November.
'Price Resistance'
December 16, 2002
Rembert Parker of Reader Copies in North Anderson, Indiana saw the recent announcement that Gemstone would be publishing Disney comics and felt that the proposed price was too high for a kids comic.
'It's Been a Long Time Coming'
December 11, 2002
We spoke to Gemstone Publishing owner Steve Geppi about his acquisition of the Disney license and his plans for the future in this two-part interview.
SpongeBob Squarepants CCG in March 2003
December 10, 2002
Upper Deck has announced that it has signed a multi-year deal with Nickelodeon for trading cards and trading card games based on Nickelodeon properties,...
