U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett
“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan
Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights
The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.
Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett
"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.
What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours
What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?
Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7
Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.
Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026
Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference
Humanoids to creators: Oops, guess we should have mentioned that chapter 7 thing
A letter to creators confirmed that it's business as usual at Humanoids, just under a new company, despite their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing
Disney sells out to OpenAI, agreeing to license characters to Sora
Sora users will be able to use over 200 Disney characters in short media they prompt from OpenAI's video generator.
Waitaminnit, Humanoids is back with a Jodorowsky kickstarter?
Humanoids continues as Humanoids Studios with a Kickstarter for new projects by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Gabriel Rodríguez.
May 2nd, 2026 will see Free Comic Book Day and “Comics Giveaway Day”
Universal will be running Free Comic Book Day on May 2nd, including a partnership with Lunar and Diamond UK; but PRH is going its own way with Comics Giveaway Day
The latest development in DC/WB/Netflix and now…Paramount
More drama, more quotes, more Hollywood executives talking about how great the DC IP library is as the battle for ownership of WBD heats up
Paramount makes hostile, larger bid for Warner Bros. than Netflix
DC Comics' owner might still land under the same roof as Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Nickelodeon.
