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Date: Saturday, August 11th 2007 3:24pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
Company News
Posted by: GetterDragun |
Credit(s): Barrelass, boxofficemojo.com
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Transformers has passed $300 million in tickets sales in the United States as of this Friday. Total US tickets sales as of Friday August 10th are at $300,569,000 according to Boxofficemojo.com and the estimated outside the US up to Friday August 10th is $314,244,763 bringing the World Wide total to $614,813,763.
Box Office Mojo:
http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transformers06.htm
Date: Tuesday, July 10th 2007 12:19pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
Game News,
Company News
Posted by: Darth Bombshell |
Credit(s): Activision Inc., TF@TheMoon
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Despite garnering some rather unfavorable reviews, the Transformers video game has sold rather well, Activision reporting that the game has shipped over one million units, as stated in the following press release from the company:
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Activision Ships More Than Eight Million Units Worldwide During First Quarter Fiscal Year 2008
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jul 10, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) announced today that during the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, the company shipped more than four million units of Spider-Man 3(TM), two million units of Shrek the Third(TM), approximately one million units of TRANSFORMERS: The Game and more than one million units of Guitar Hero II(TM).
As a result, the company now expects that its financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2008 will exceed its previously reported outlook on May 31, 2007.
"We are pleased with the strong worldwide consumer response to our three movie-based games - Spider-Man 3, Shrek The Third and TRANSFORMERS: The Game - as well as the launch of Guitar Hero II on the Xbox 360(TM)," stated Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO, Activision, Inc.
Activision expects to announce its first quarter fiscal 2008 earnings results in early August.
Separately, Activision confirmed that the company w ill webcast remarks made by its senior management during a corporate presentation to analysts at the E3 Media & Business Summit on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 12:30 pm PDT (3:30 pm EDT). To access the webcast, please log on to www.activision.com or http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=60455&s=wm&e=1588763
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In this release they are identified by references to dates after the date of this release and words such as "will," "will be," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes", "may", "expects," "intends," and similar expressions. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the further implementation, acceptance and effectiveness of the remedial measures recommended or adopted by the special sub-committee of independent directors established in July 2006 to review Activision's historical stock option granting practices, the board and Activision; the outcome of the SEC's formal investigation and the derivative litigation filed in Ju ly 2006 against certain current and former directors and officers of Activision relating to Activision's stock option granting practices, and the possibility that additional claims and proceedings will be commenced, including additional stockholder litigation, employee litigation, and additional action by the SEC and/or other regulatory agencies. Other factors that could cause Activision's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, without limitation, other litigation (unrelated to stock option granting practices), sales of Activision's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision's pro ducts, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions, integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, limitations on our ability to issue stock and options, foreign exchange rate changes, and the risks identified in Activision's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and recent reports on Form 8-K.
The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision as of the date of this release, and Activision assumes no obligations to update any such forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. |
Date: Thursday, June 28th 2007 7:00pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
Company News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Chris Ryall
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Like many of us IDW's Chris Ryall could not make it to BotCon 2007. However, he is still answering fan question in the
IDW Forums. Here is what he has revealed so far:
Transformers Revelation will take place on Earth.
Characters are planned to die in Devastation.
Kup will be back.
Frenzy and Rumble will make it into the main books.
We with see either Cyclonus or Scourge, maybe both.
In the Optimus Prime Spotlight we will learn more about the Dead Universe.
There is one more Spotlight currently planned and it will focus on a character debuting in the Transformers/Avengers crossover.
No word on when IDW will reprint Titans comics in the United States.
Target will offer an exclusive version of the
Transformers Movie DVD in November that will come with an all-new 22-page Prequel comic written by Chris Ryall, with art by Don and Andrew Wildman. It features Starscream and some other Decepticons, and even a character that didn't make it into the movie itself, Wreckage.
Also you can view new a never before seen image of Nick Roche's Beast Wars Guidebook images.
Date: Friday, May 18th 2007 12:06pm CDT
Categories: Game News,
Press Releases,
People News,
Company News,
Digital Media News
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Activision
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Santa Monica, CA - May 18, 2007 - TRANSFORMERS: The Game, from Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), developed under license from HPG the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is bridging the gap from "G1" (Generation One) to the present day TRANSFORMERS by casting the upcoming live-action film leads Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox alongside legendary voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the original voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON. Based on "TRANSFORMERS," the highly anticipated live-action feature film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, the game allows players to relive their favorite movie moments and go beyond in a movie-inspired storyline penned with the help of Flint Dille, best known as the writer of the acclaimed "TRANSFORMERS" animated series.
"TRANSFORMERS is an incredible franchise with huge global appeal and our goal is to present a game that speaks to fans of the upcoming movie as well as to G1 fans," said Laird Malamed, head of production, Activision, Inc. "We have a fantastic line-up that includes original talent from the animated TV series and the upcoming film, bringing together the best of both worlds."
In TRANSFORMERS: The Game, players choose to protect the Earth as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS. Playing as OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, MEGATRON, BARRICADE and other characters, gamers will experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite ROBOTS IN DISGUISE as they battle for Earth.
TRANSFORMERS: The Game is in development by Traveller's Tales for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ video game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PC, and is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB. A PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system version is being developed by Savage Entertainment and is currently rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Violence) by the ESRB. Two unique games for Nintendo DS™, TRANSFORMERS: AUTOBOTS and TRANSFORMERS: DECEPTICONS, are being developed by Vicarious Visions and are rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Violence) by the ESRB. For more information about the game, visit http://www.transformersgame.com/.
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About HPG
HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL.
About HASBRO
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.
About Activision, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.
Date: Wednesday, February 7th 2007 5:34pm CST
Categories: Toy News,
Event News,
Press Releases,
Company News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Hasbro and Yahoo.com
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Toy Fair 2007 is right around the corner. The event is set to begin Friday Feberuary 14, 2007. Hasbro has issued a press release reagrding the event. In the press release Hasbro anounced that they will have a webcast from the event. Here is a copy of the press release:
"Press Release Source: Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Toy Fair on February 14, 2007
Wednesday February 7, 9:46 am ET
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS - News) today announced that it will webcast its management presentation from Toy Fair via the internet on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 8:00 am EST. The webcast will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom of the page and then click on "Investors," then click on the webcast microphone.
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The audio webcast platform is Microsoft's Windows Media Player(TM). To install Windows Media Player prior to the webcast, log on to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/en/download/default.asp and follow the directions.
An online playback and podcast of the presentation will be available on February 14, 2007 after 4:00 p.m. on the Hasbro website.
Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the United States, its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.
Contact:
Hasbro, Inc.
Investor Relations
Karen A. Warren, 401-727-5401
or
Media
Wayne S. Charness, 401-727-5983
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Source: Hasbro, Inc."
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Date: Sunday, December 31st 2006 3:21pm CST
Categories: Company News,
Collectables
Posted by: Raymond T. |
Credit(s): www.businesswire.com
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Business Wire has reported on the merger between
Corgi International Limited and
Master Replicas earlier this week. Corgi International Limited is best known for manufacturing toy models and Master Replicas for creating Scaled movie models and replica's of movie props for movies/brands like StarWars and StarTrek.
In the press release for this merger, it was also mentioned that Corgi International Limited will develop unique collectibles in 2007 for several well-known brands, including Transformers. The following is the complete press release as
reported on Business Wire.
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HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corgi International Limited (Nasdaq GM: CRGID) today announced that the merger with Master Replicas Inc. has closed. Michael Cookson and Jennifer Klatt of Master Replicas Inc. have been named CEO and CFO, respectively, of Corgi.
Cookson commented, “The new Corgi combines three high quality brand names (Corgi Classics, Master Replicas, and Cards Inc.) into a single entity that expands the depth of its licenses, its collectible categories and its range of products.”
The new Corgi now holds licenses for many of the highest grossing film franchises of all time including Batman, Disney Classics, Harry Potter, James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek, Star Wars, Superman, and others.
The company will be developing unique, collectible products under three brands. New products will begin arriving at retail in the spring of 2007 for Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars 30th Anniversary, and Transformers and in the fall of 2007, for The Golden Compass.
Corgi Classics will focus on collectible die cast vehicles and figurines, Master Replicas will continue to develop and produce movie prop replicas and high end collectibles, and a third brand will develop licensed products for the gift and toy channels.
For more information, please visit www.Corgi-International.com, www.MasterReplicas.com and www.CardsInc.com.
About Corgi International
Corgi International develops and markets a wide variety of both licensed and unlicensed collectible products – ranging from high end prop replicas to toys and gifts. The company holds licenses for many of the top film franchises of all time, including Batman, Disney Classics, Harry Potter, James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek, Star Wars, Superman, and others. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Walnut Creek, CA, Chicago, IL, and the United Kingdom.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, in addition to those discussed above and without limitation, changes in market demand for Corgi International products, changes in economic conditions, dependence on certain customers and other risks described in the company's annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. The company undertakes no obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances".
Date: Tuesday, October 17th 2006 7:06pm CDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon
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Hasbro is having some trouble with one of their trademark application. The application Hasbro is having trouble with is for the name Meister. According to
Transformers @ The Moon, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has filed "a non-final refusal of the Statement of Use" for the Hasbro application. Hasbro will have to re-apply for an extended use and hopefully the USPTO will accept it. Otherwise the USPTO could maintain their current stance and Hasbro could lose the trademark.
Date: Saturday, September 16th 2006 9:54am CDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: Jelze Bunnycat |
Credit(s): TF @ the Moon, the USPTO
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Transformers @ The Moon reports that the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) have updated three of Hasbro's trademarked names, meaning Hasbro will have the rights to these names for a while longer. The names are
Metroplex,
Menasor and
Galvatron. The significance is unclear, but the trademarks haven't been updated for well over 10 years.
You can the original article
here
Date: Tuesday, August 15th 2006 6:10pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Company News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon
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Hasbro has once again been busy with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Recently, Hasbro filed for a new trademark for their Transformers brand. They filed an application to trade mark the name 'STEAMHAMMER'. The serial number for this application is 76663880.
Also Hasbro has lost the trade mark for the name Windcharger. They had filed for the trade mark in 2004. However, now Hasbro has abandoned the name due to not filing a statements of use since the company was issued with the notice of allowance.
In other trade mark news, Hasbro will continue to have the Name Silverstreak. Hasbro registered the name in 2004. In 2005 their application was suspended. Hasbro has since asked for an extention which has been granted.
Date: Thursday, July 6th 2006 6:28pm CDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Monzo of Allspark.com
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Monzo of
Allspark.com has come across some interesting news. It appears Hasbro as applied to trademark the name Soundbite. This information cane be found on the United States Patent and Trademark Office database website,
here.
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