Another week of highs and lows, with online technologies increasingly coming to the forefront in several areas. There was more bad news from publishing. We found out that the Associated Press is cutting staff 10 percent. Maxim's parent company may be turned over to … Continue reading
Anime/Manga The marketing blitz for the CGI movie based on Astro Boy has begun with the release of a teaser trailer. The fate of this and the upcoming Dragonball live-action movie will have a huge bearing on how mainstream Hollywood views … Continue reading
Anime Broccoli USA is shutting down. Economics/Freakonomics/Geekonomics: Retailers have some hope for the holidays – Note things look much bettter for low-end retailers. Frankly I think high-end retailers will continue to be in trouble because simply people won't want their … Continue reading
Anime: The anime move online continues with Crunchyroll's new titles -The direct deal intrigues me, because as has been noted, it's getting easier for Japanese companies to go around or have more leverage over American companies. It's only a matter … Continue reading
Job blogs are a great help for people seeking career advice. But there's so many out there that finding one that offers just the kind of advice you're looking for can be a daunting, overwhelming task. That's where Quintessential Careers' Job … Continue reading
Anime Joost gets two more titles – Ultimate Survivor Kaiji and Buzzer Beater. They'll be subtitled. Joost's influence keeps going. Now with online video being so big (see Technology), how long until a competitor launches, there's buyouts, or those with … Continue reading
With the speculation of a buyout of Circuit City, I figure I'd chime in on my thoughts on Circuit City and consumer electronics in general. Consumer electronics are both part of geekery – and a major area we geeks would … Continue reading
Anime/Manga Viz will be accelerating its Naruto manga releases next year in conjunction with the launch of its streaming video program,under which Naruto releases will be available via a Viz subsite within days of their airing in Japan. It's only a matter of … Continue reading
He is not quitting, he is returning to the position of 'Chief Yahoo'. Sounds like a search for new leadership (and maybe a sacrificial offering to stockholders), while keeping Yang around. I'm not sure how to take this – I … Continue reading
Anime/Manga Crunchyroll has formed a major digital distribution partnership with TV Tokyo that gives them the right to stream programs such as the worldwide megahit Naruto. Raws of Naruto Shippuden will be streamed immediately after their broadcast in Japan. Undaunted, Naruto … Continue reading