Credit Crunch Got Corgi

Plus Sell-through, Retailer Troubles

The recently completed asset sales by Corgi International were precipitated by a shortage of cash caused by tightened credit requirements from its asset-based lender, poor sell-throughs over the holidays, and retailers with money problems.
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Genre-Fest on Fox Prime Time

Abrams, Whedon, MacFarlane

Fox announced its prime time line-up for the upcoming season, and three new shows with potentially strong licensing prospects are slated. 
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ICv2 Launches RSS Feed

In Response to Popular Demand

An ICv2 Release.  “An RSS feed was one of the most common requests we’ve received for Website modifications,” ICv2 president Milton Griepp said.  “And we’ve launched that feature this week.” 
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FUNimation's Latest Is 'Strain'

Recent Military Robot Anime

FUNimation has announced the acquisition of Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry, a 13-episode mecha series.
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'Persepolis DVD'

Available on June 24th

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing the DVD of Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud’s Persepolis on June 24th.
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Fantagraphics Goes Exclusive With Diamond

Better Discounts for Comic Retailers

Fantagraphics Books has signed an agreement giving Diamond exclusive rights to distribute its titles to comic stores.
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'Yetisburg' From Paizo

There's Nothing 'Civil' About This War

Paizo Publications and Titanic Games are preparing a June release for Yetisburg ($19.95), a humorous non-collectible card game.
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Hornby Acquires Corgi Die-Cast Business

For $15 Million

Hornby Hobby Toys has acquired the brand, tooling and intellectual property rights to Corgi International's die-cast business.
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'Gunslinger Girl' Sequel to FUNimation

13-Episode Series Out in 2009

Gunslinger Girl-II Teatrino, the 13-episode anime sequel to 2004's Gunslinger Girl series, is the latest acquisition announced by FUNimation
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Hasbro Reacquires Sunbow Cartoons

& Appoints V.P. Movies

Hasbro has reacquired the worldwide distribution rights to over 1,000 hours of animated programming.
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