New Movies Offer Specialty Market Retailers Multiple Sales Opportunities
Retailers can capitalize on new releases at the local movie house by
stocking merchandise tied to films like Joss Whedon's Serenity and Neil
Gaiman & Dave McKean's MirrorMask, both of which open today,
September 30!
Additionally, the DC Comics/Vertigo-based A History of Violence, which opened in limited release last week, debuts across the rest of the country today, as well.
Films like Spider-Man, X-Men, Batman Begins, Fantastic Four, Road to Perdition, Sin City and Ghost World, inspired by comic books and graphic novels, have been among Hollywood's hottest hits in recent years. The connection between the film industry and the specialty retail market continues with the motion pictures being released today.
Details on these movies are as follows:
• Serenity: Based on the cult-hit Firefly TV series from the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, this sci-fi western delivers all of the humor, action and solid characterization Whedon is known for, plus big budget special effects. Critics have been praising the film and applauding Whedon for successfully launching what Premiere Magazine calls "the next big sci-fi franchise." Demand for Serenity toys is so strong, Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles'(DST's) PX Captain Mal Reynolds Action Figure has already sold out!
• A History of Violence: Directed by David Cronenberg (Naked Lunch), this adaptation of the DC Comics/Vertigo TP (JUL050303D) stars Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings). Critics are calling it an Oscar contender, with strong performances by Mortensen and Maria Bello.
• MirrorMask: Gaiman (Sandman) and McKean have teamed with Jim Henson & Associates (Dark Crystal) for this tale of Helena, a circus performer seeking an ancient relic to cure her ailing mother. Promising Gaiman's usual mix of weird and wonderful, the film opens in theaters today.
See below for products you can use to generate sales in your store. Your regular customers already know how cool this stuff is -- now bring in the movie crowds with action figures, graphic novels, toys and other merchandise!
In-Stock Serenity Merchandise
Additionally, the DC Comics/Vertigo-based A History of Violence, which opened in limited release last week, debuts across the rest of the country today, as well.
Films like Spider-Man, X-Men, Batman Begins, Fantastic Four, Road to Perdition, Sin City and Ghost World, inspired by comic books and graphic novels, have been among Hollywood's hottest hits in recent years. The connection between the film industry and the specialty retail market continues with the motion pictures being released today.
Details on these movies are as follows:
• Serenity: Based on the cult-hit Firefly TV series from the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, this sci-fi western delivers all of the humor, action and solid characterization Whedon is known for, plus big budget special effects. Critics have been praising the film and applauding Whedon for successfully launching what Premiere Magazine calls "the next big sci-fi franchise." Demand for Serenity toys is so strong, Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles'(DST's) PX Captain Mal Reynolds Action Figure has already sold out!
• A History of Violence: Directed by David Cronenberg (Naked Lunch), this adaptation of the DC Comics/Vertigo TP (JUL050303D) stars Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings). Critics are calling it an Oscar contender, with strong performances by Mortensen and Maria Bello.
• MirrorMask: Gaiman (Sandman) and McKean have teamed with Jim Henson & Associates (Dark Crystal) for this tale of Helena, a circus performer seeking an ancient relic to cure her ailing mother. Promising Gaiman's usual mix of weird and wonderful, the film opens in theaters today.
See below for products you can use to generate sales in your store. Your regular customers already know how cool this stuff is -- now bring in the movie crowds with action figures, graphic novels, toys and other merchandise!
In-Stock Serenity Merchandise
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Item Code
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Description
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Price
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JOSS WHEDON SERENITY MOVIE AF ASST (C: 3)
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$149.90
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SERENITY BRADSTREET CVR #2 (OF 3)
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$2.99
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SERENITY CASSADAY CVR #1 (OF 3) (NEW PRTG) (O/A) (PP #681)
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$2.99
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SERENITY CHEN CVR #2 (OF 3)
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$2.99
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SERENITY HITCH CVR #1 (OF 3) (NEW PRTG) (O/A) (PP #681)
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$2.99
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SERENITY J G JONES CVR #1 (OF 3) (NEW PRTG) (O/A) (PP #681)
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$2.99
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SERENITY MIDDLETON CVR #3 (OF 3)
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$2.99
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SERENITY PHILLIPS CVR #3 (OF 3)
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$2.99
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SERENITY QUESADA CVR #2 (OF 3)
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$2.99
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SERENITY YU CVR #3 (OF 3)
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$2.99
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SERENITY PREMIUM T/C BOX (NET) (C: 4)
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$57.00
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SERENITY PREMIUM T/C ALBUM (NET) (C: 4)
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$12.75
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Upcoming Serenity Merchandise
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Item Code
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Description
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Price
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SERENITY RPG HC (C: 4)
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$39.99
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SERENITY TP (C: 4)
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$9.95
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SERENITY VOL 1 BAD GIRL IN TOWN TP
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$7.97
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In-Stock MirrorMask Merchandise
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Item Code
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Description
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Price
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MIRRORMASK ILLUSTRATED CHILDRENS ED HC (C: 4)
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$16.99
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JOURNAL MIRROR MASK REALLY USEFUL JOURNAL (C: 3)
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$19.99
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MIRROR MASK DARK QUEEN BUST (C: 3)
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$44.99
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MIRROR MASK PVC SET #1 (C: 3)
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$14.99
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MIRROR MASK PVC SET #2 (C: 3)
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$14.99
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MIRROR MASK PVC SET #3 (C: 3)
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$14.99
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Upcoming MirrorMask Merchandise
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Price
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ALCHEMY OF MIRRORMASK HC (C: 4)
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$32.50
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MIRRORMASK ILLUSTRATED CHILDRENS ED HC (C: 4)
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$16.99
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MIRRORMASK ORIGINAL THEATRICAL MINI ONE SHEET MOVIE POSTER
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$24.99
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MIRROR MASK SPHINX CAT STATUE (C: 3 & 4)
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$49.99
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