Do Amazon Review Means Mean the Japanese are Meaner?
How many times have you seen this in an anime or manga: the foreigner -- usually from America (and female) -- is loud, outspoken,...
The Theatrical Revolution
For years, going to the movies has been a popular outing. Whether it was a romantic date night, a school field trip, or just...
Is Fan Feedback Paramount to Success?
The Internet is awesome. There's no
doubt about that. Sure, it's been around for over 50 years, but what once was a
nerdy pastime is now...
New Year’s Reflections
As 2017 draws to a close, two phrases stand out to me when thinking about anime news:
Live action
Acquisition
For the first, studios in...
Movies and Shipping and Books, Oh My!
With the holiday break and the changing of the calendar, let's cover a few news tidbits.
The Video Rental Market Gets Even Smaller
The changing marketplace...
The Whitewashing Debate
This Friday, Paramount Pictures' version of Ghost in the Shell will hit theaters. A few days ago, the first teaser for Netflix's Death Note...
Good Tidings of Anime and Joy
It's the holiday season, and what better time to celebrate the spirit the season of giving. I've shared before ways about Shopping & Spreading...
Toys R Us Plots Its Comeback…Yet Again
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." But will a certain old toy store chain ever succeed again?
For several generations, families were...
Retail Check-In 6
It's time again to recap some recent headlines and tidbits!
All Aboard the Manga Train
Publishers Weekly had a new article highlighting how well manga --...
Funimation and the Three Tiers
Funimation has announced they're planning on making some changes to their streaming service, but is this good or bad news for fans?
As many of...