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==History== |
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| − | A veteran publishing and media executive working primarily in the popular arts, |
+ | A veteran publishing and media executive working primarily in the popular arts, Goldstein has developed creative and profitable publishing programs for dozens of the world’s best-known entertainment brands for [[IDW Publishing]] (and others, previously) including ''Transformers'', ''Star Trek'', ''TMNT'', ''Spider-Man'', ''Batman'', ''Godzilla'', and ''Star Wars''.<ref name="GG">{{Cite web |url=https://www.idwpublishing.com/about/greg-goldstein/ |title=Greg Goldstein |work=IDW Publishing |author= |publisher= |date= |accessdate=31 March 2018 }}</ref> |
| − | In 2014, he took lead in IDW’s acquisition of Top Shelf Productions, the award-winning graphic novel publisher. In 2011, |
+ | In 2014, he took lead in IDW’s acquisition of Top Shelf Productions, the award-winning graphic novel publisher. In 2011, Goldstein won an [[Wikipedia:Eisner Award|Eisner Award]] for his editing on the first-ever collection of Bob Montana’s Archie newspaper comic strips (Published under IDW’s Library of American Comics imprint).<ref name="GG"/> |
| − | Prior to joining IDW, |
+ | Prior to joining IDW, Goldstein was VP of Entertainment and Gaming for Upper Deck, responsible for the company’s blockbuster slate of games, including ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', ''World of Warcraft'' and the ''Vs. System''.<ref name="GG"/> |
| − | As VP of Brand Development for Activision from 2000-2002, |
+ | As VP of Brand Development for Activision from 2000-2002, Goldstein established strategic partnerships with the largest Hollywood licensors, and worked closely with Marvel comics to successfully develop Spider-man into one of the biggest blockbuster licensed videogame brands in interactive history. Goldstein’s career has also included a successful stint at Topps, where he helped launch Topps Comics as Director of Publishing.<ref name="GG"/> |
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| + | On November 14, 2017, Goldstein was promoted to publisher of IDW. Publishing.<ref name="GG2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.idwpublishing.com/idw-publishing-promotes-greg-goldstein-to-publisher/ |title=IDW Publishing Promotes Greg Goldstein to Publisher |work=IDW Publishing |author= |publisher= |date= |accessdate=27 August 2018 }}</ref> |
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==Credits== |
==Credits== |
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Greg Goldstein is the president and publisher of IDW Publishing. He manages the day-to-day aspects of IDW’s publishing business, plays a leading role in acquiring and launching new brands and book imprints for the company, and manages partnerships with external licensors and I/P owners. He has also published issues of the Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series.
History
A veteran publishing and media executive working primarily in the popular arts, Goldstein has developed creative and profitable publishing programs for dozens of the world’s best-known entertainment brands for IDW Publishing (and others, previously) including Transformers, Star Trek, TMNT, Spider-Man, Batman, Godzilla, and Star Wars.[1]
In 2014, he took lead in IDW’s acquisition of Top Shelf Productions, the award-winning graphic novel publisher. In 2011, Goldstein won an Eisner Award for his editing on the first-ever collection of Bob Montana’s Archie newspaper comic strips (Published under IDW’s Library of American Comics imprint).[1]
Prior to joining IDW, Goldstein was VP of Entertainment and Gaming for Upper Deck, responsible for the company’s blockbuster slate of games, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, World of Warcraft and the Vs. System.[1]
As VP of Brand Development for Activision from 2000-2002, Goldstein established strategic partnerships with the largest Hollywood licensors, and worked closely with Marvel comics to successfully develop Spider-man into one of the biggest blockbuster licensed videogame brands in interactive history. Goldstein’s career has also included a successful stint at Topps, where he helped launch Topps Comics as Director of Publishing.[1]
On November 14, 2017, Goldstein was promoted to publisher of IDW. Publishing.[2]
Credits
Publishing
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Greg Goldstein. IDW Publishing. Retrieved on 31 March 2018.
- ↑ IDW Publishing Promotes Greg Goldstein to Publisher. IDW Publishing. Retrieved on 27 August 2018.