Trend Segment: ‘Comic & Anime’ 
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Grapevine, Texas based GameStop debuts “store of the future”
“The key to GameStop’s continued leadership and success in the new media world order of video games is the synergistic management of the individual and community online game experience integrated with an interactive, instore community experience”…says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment Inc., an intellectual property and new media integration company.
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London Olympics Mascot Products Revealed
London 2012 mascot products revealed. Clare Balding, TV presenter and sports journalist unveiled a range of mascot products for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Golden Bear Products Ltd, Telford.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has appointed Golden Bear as its master toy licensee as part of the [...] -
NexGen Toys Come to Life with Touch Electronics
“Traditional toys are in the fight of their life to stay relevant in the ever changing world of video and online games. Touch technology adds another dimension to tradional toys, increasing their play value”.. says Toy and Entertainment veteran, Jacob R Miles, CEO of GrapevineStar
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Google acquires social games and apps maker Slide
Google acquires social games and apps maker Slide
Google made another play for the social networking space Friday with its acquisition of Slide, which makes games, applications and widgets for websites such as Facebook and MySpace.
The San Francisco developer provides free apps that Facebook users can install on their profiles in order to play simple games [...] -
DQE Signs Co-Finance and Production Nick India
DQE has signed a co-finance and production agreement with Nick India to produce a local animated series for children.
The series will begin with 26 high definition half hour episodes. As a part of this deal, Nickelodeon has provided content for this upcoming series, while DQE is executing the production for global distribution and licensing. DQ [...] -
Zynga Purchases Japanese Social Game Company Unoh
“Social Game Companies worldwide are growing rapidly, Zynga is a leader in this space and will continue to lead given the financial resources at their disposal”…says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment
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Youth Focused Interactive Marketing to be Location-Based
All Interactive Youth Marketing Will Soon Be Location-Based
With endless talk about check-ins and mayorships it is easy to get swept away by the mystique of location-based marketing and for good reason. That famous anecdote about reaching an unsuspecting consumer with the very right offer as they stroll by a storefront is hard to ignore. The [...] -
Event Alert – Virtual Goods Conference to Coincide with Toy, Game & Technology Summit
“The Toy and Game industry has been intimately integrated with the casual games and virtual goods businesses. This integration will continue to increase dramatically”….says Jacob Miles, Chairman, GrapevineStar
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Mumba, India based Zapak Partners with Hong Kong based 6waves games
The deal illustrates how social gaming is becoming a worldwide phenomenon, not just something happening in the more mature Internet markets of China, Japan, Europe and the U.S
“Look for India to become a major player in the distribution and marketing of online casual games”….says Jacob R Miles, GrapevineStar -
Marvel’s Thor is Going to be Hot! – Kick Off at Comic-Con a Hit
We kicked off the “Thor” action with the first image of Thor. Then, we gave you a peek at the first official photo of Odin, Thor and Loki all together as well as the throne room of Odin himself. Now, catch a glimpse into the complicated relationship between the hammer wielder and his father, Odin, [...]
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Trend Alert – Second Life – Virtual Goods – Is Alive and Well
The Social Graf from MediaPost
Second Life Chugs Along
by Erik Sass,
Second Life is a great case study in social media trends. First came the huge wave of hype in 2005-2006, when every marketer and his mother felt compelled to get into the pioneering virtual world created by Linden Labs, which was touted as the future of [...] -
Trend Alert – Social Games is For Real! The Elephant in the Social Media Room
“Social or casual games is the proverbial elephant in our global room of social media…They will dwarf most future uses of social media”…..says Jacob R Miles III, Chairman, GrapevineStar Media
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Trend Alert – Retailer GameStop buys Digital Game Distribution Site Kongregate
Video game retail giant GameStop is opening 400 stores a year, but it knows that the shift to digital game distribution is coming. That’s why it bought the indie game portal Kongregate today.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The site will remain under the management of founders Jim and Emily Greer following the closing [...] -
Trend Alert – Where was Twilight at Comic-Con?
Is Twilight, the popular film series coming to graphic novels. There is no question that the Twilight series is one of the most popular film series in the history of teen films. Is it a great or late opportunity?
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Trend Alert – Digital Comics Having a Big Year due to IPad and other similar Devices
It has been a big year for digital comics, with publishers like DC and Marvel jumping onto the iPad and other devices. Still, most of the news involves transferring existing comics to new devices. Now, two San Francisco startups, Cognito Comics and gaming company Tall Chair, are creating an experience designed specifically for the iPad.
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Comic-Con Opens, Movies, Toys, Videogames, Comics, Graphic Novels
It is the opening day of Comic-Con, This event will have a lasting impact on future movies, toys, videogames, comics and graphic novels that will become national or global brands…says Jacob R Miles, Chairman of GrapevineStar Entertainment, a new media and intellectual property integration company.
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Movie Studios, Gaming Companies, Comic book and Graphic Novels Set to Invade San Diego Comic-Con
Comic-Con has become one of the centers for new content and intellectual properties for film and TV… says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment Inc., a media and entertainment company.
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Social Gaming, Virtual Goods….Are You in the Game?
To get in the game and fully understand virtual goods and social gaming, here are some must attend conferences and events to be held this year:
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MTV Networks Acquires Social Express, Forays Into Social Gaming
“Social Games are at their infancy, the most popular social games will be the birthplace of new media’s next licensable character based intellectual properties”….says Jacob R Miles, Chairman of GrapevineStar
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Trend Alert – Lindsay Lohan, Lebron James, Lady Gaga
Pop Culture icons Lindsay Lohan, Lebron James and Lady Gaga are all indicative of the celebrity narcissim that is pervasive in America today. In each case it is all about them and their needs. What do You Think?
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Trend Alert -Lady Gaga and Anime Eyes
Lady GaGa Anime eyes are patterned after the Anime eyes made popular by Japanese Anime artists’s cartoon eyes.
Otakus, CosPlay have been at the forefront of this pop culture trend. Lady Gaga’s embracing of this look in her music video is causing this trend to gain momentum among the general tween and teen population. See more info below.
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Licensing Trends – Lady Gaga Embraces Licensing
Polaroid, Lady Gaga Team for Specialty Products
Source: License! Global Weekly E-news
PLR IP Holdings, owners of the Polaroid brand, have partnered with entertainer Lady Gaga for a specialty line of branded imaging products.
Lady Gaga will serve as creative director for the specialty Polaroid imaging products, which will hit retailers in late 2010. Further details of the [...] -
2010 ANA Digital & Social Media Conference
Connect with industry leaders at the first-ever 2010 ANA Digital & Social Media Conference presented by Meredith on July 15 in New York City! Hosted by Carole Walker, vice president, integrated marketing communications group of Mars Chocolate North America, you will hear from leading industry experts including: Arianna Huffington, co-founder at The Huffington Post; Esperansita [...]
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Natsume To Exhibit Upcoming Lineup At Anime Expo This Week
Natsume To Exhibit Upcoming Lineup At Anime Expo This Week
Jun 30th 2010
Burlingame, Calif., June 29, 2010 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that the company will be exhibiting some of its key 2010 titles at the Anime Expo from Thursday, July 1st, through Sunday, July 4th. The [...] -
Korean Intellectual Property Market is Growing
The Asian intellectual market is growing. China and Korea are placing considerable effort in building their home grown intellectual property industry. The global licensing industry is too big for these countries to ignore.
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Michael Jackson Licensed Merchandise to Expand Dramatically
“Michael Jackson merchandise will follow the leads of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Tupac expanding and growing for many years to come” says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment, a new media, licensing and products focused company.
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Trend Alert – Global Media and Entertainment Outlook
“… the digital pace of change has proven to be even quicker than anticipated with consumers embracing new media… and digital downloads at often-unexpected speeds… the continued fragmentation of the Entertainment & Media sector will fuel greater experimentation by both established industry giants and niche players…
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CFOs Understand Promise and Growth of Digital and Mobile Revenue
Executives surveyed in the Ernst & Young study spanned companies including News Corp., The New York Times Co., ABC, Facebook, Hulu, Interpublic, Major League Baseball, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Music Group
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Efficiency and Optimization of Your Online Initiatives – SES San Francisco Conference & Expo, August 16-20
SES San Francisco Conference & Expo, August 16-20
Discover how search puts you in control with more measurable results, targeted reach, and constant visibility than traditional marketing. Make decisions based on the facts and increase conversions with consistent returns.
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Twilight Saga: New Moon, Barbie, Food Network & Scrabble are International Licensing Excellence Award Winners
LIMA presented 16 International Licensing Excellence Awards recognizing the best and most successful licensed properties and products in seven categories: Art, Character/Toy, Corporate, Film/Television/Celebrity/Entertainment, Sports and Sports-Themed Entertainment, Promotion and Retailer. Nominations were solicited from across the licensing industry and winners chosen by a vote of the LIMA membership.
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Trend Alert – The New Digital Entrepreneur
The face of the new digital entrepreneur
By Jodi Harris
We’re moving past the recession, but digital now faces an even bigger challenge: an innovation crisis. Starcom CEO Lisa Donohue discusses how a secret weapon will help the industry thrive again.
Though it’s only been two years of managing recessionary business issues, it seems like a decade must [...] -
Intellectual Property Trends – Asia Content & Entertainment Industry Fair
Asia Content & Entertainment Industry Fair 2010
The greatest Culture Content Trade Market in Asia!!
About Asia Content Entertainment (ACE) Fair
ACE Fair is the global event for buying, selling, financing, licensing and distributing cultural Contents across all platforms. It provides one of the largest Cultural contents trade markets in Asia by offering excellent opportunities to showcase cultural [...] -
Trend Alert – Can Old Media Learn?
That is what a Idealab spinoff Perfect Market, Inc. is trying to achieve. The company evolved from a frustration among some traditional media companies that weren’t getting enough from the search economy. “We always gave the search ad opportunity short shrift,” admits Robertson Barrett, Perfect Markets Chief Strategy Officer and a veteran of Tribune Interactive, Time Inc. and Primedia. “You will generally see search ads at the bottom of pages, and they may not be very relevant, especially at news sites.”
The search-driven news economy has created duel audiences at many news sites. First, there
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Twitter Trends – TV, Shopping, “Knowsomeonethat”
Current Twitter trends: UNIQLO, ‘Lost’ finale, Brittany Murphy’s husband found dead
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Japanese clothing brand UNIQLO is the most hotly discussed topic on Twitter on the morning of May 24. The store, which is renowned for its low-cost but fashionable clothes, takes out [...] -
Iconix Acquires United Media Licensing, Peanuts
“Owning the Peanuts business moves Iconix well beyond fashion into a true global brand management entity with a wide variety of agreements that range from theme parks to media to financial institutions,” says Neil Cole, chairman and chief executive officer of Iconix Brand Group.
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IPad POV fron Archaia Comics… A Digital Comics Platform
“[The iPad] is perfect for reading digital comics,” Crosland, 40, told CNN by phone Saturday afternoon. “I tried to use it on the phone, and it didn’t give you that same feel. … Comic books are designed for a large format, so you can appreciate the art and read it. It’s difficult to do on a small device.”
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Entertainment Trend…It’s All Interactive!
“We believe that the future of entertainment is all interactive, anything else is a dinosaur” says Jacob R Miles III, Author, CEO of GrapevineStar and Editor in Chief of GSEConnect.com
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Trend Force – Stan Lee, Entertainment Creative Force
Stan Lee is the trendsetter and godfather of comic books, the legend responsible for Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, and dozens of other Marvel Comics characters who lived on the colorful pages and in the hearts of young boys everywhere
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Nintendo 3DS First 3D handheld – Smart Phones as Competition?
The mobile video game industry and its players are changing. Smart phones will soon become the new entrants to the mobile game market — the iPhone and iPod Touch, both by Apple and others by Google, Microsoft and others will raise the pressure for Nintendo who is launching a new game system.
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1997 – 2011 Cowboys and Aliens Lives…Could be Big as the Great State of Texas
DreamWorks Studios’ and Universal Pictures have announced that “Cowboys & Aliens” will be released domestically by Universal Pictures on July 29, 2011. Paramount has international distribution on the film.
