ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Columns

GalaxyCon Minneapolis Is the Very Model of a Modern Mid-Sized Fan Con

Column by Rob Salkowitz

November 11, 2019

"Today's audience is interested in the experience first, not in the transaction," said Martin.

DVD Round-Up: 'Good Boys,' 'The Farewell,' 'Star Trek: Discovery,' 'The Big Bang,' & 'Sailor Moon'

Week of November 12, 2019

November 11, 2019

This week’s home entertainment offerings include a profane coming-of-age movie featuring a trio of sixth graders, perhaps the best-reviewed film of the year, the latest season of the new Star Trek series, as well as the final season of The Big Bang, plus a collector’s edition of the entire series, and the final half of the fifth season of the classic Sailor Moon anime series.

'Midway' Victorious Over Comatose 'Dr. Sleep'

Four New Films Falter

November 10, 2019

With four new films occupying the top four spots on the weekend box office chart, one might think that this Veterans’ Day weekend was a big win for Hollywood. One would be wrong.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Let’s Say So Long to All The Sad Astronauts

Column by Steve Bennett

November 6, 2019

This week, Steve Bennett reflects on the new Legion of Super-Heroes, and the future of Trollhunters.

DVD Round-Up: 'Hobbs & Shaw,' 'Scary Stories,' 'The Kitchen, 'Castlevania,' & 'Good Omens'

Week of November 5, 2019

November 3, 2019

This week’s home entertainment offerings include the Fast & Furious spin-off, Hobbs & Shaw, the better-than-you-might-think Guillermo Del Toro-produced horror film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the Vertigo comic-based The Kitchen, the Warren Ellis penned vampire saga Castlevania: Season 2, and a six-episode adaptation of Good Omens written by Neil Gaiman.

Rolling For Initiative -- Fun with Amazon Pricing and the Reasoning Behind Pioneer Format

Column by Scott Thorne

November 3, 2019

This week, Scott Thorne delivers a quick note from the "Fun with Amazon Pricing" department, and then, goes on to analyze the reasons Wizards of the Coast created the Pioneer format.

'Terminator' Reboot Meets Its 'Dark Fate' At the Box Office

'Harriet' Shines, 'The Joker' Heads For $1 Billion

November 3, 2019

Sometimes you lose, even when you win. Such was the case with this week’s box office champ.

The Classics of European Comics Are Getting the Deluxe Editions They Deserve

Column by Rob Salkowitz

October 30, 2019

This week, Rob Salkowitz suggests a range of high-quality releases of European comics appropriate for a gift book selection.

Rolling for Initiative -- Gaming Gifts for Game (and Other) Players

Column by Scott Thorne

October 28, 2019

This week, Scott Thorne offers some suggestions for gift items to stock for the holiday season.

'The Joker' Wins Battle of the Holdovers

'The Current War' Short Circuits

October 27, 2019

The Clown Prince of Crime regained his throne at the top of the weekend box office charts as The Joker narrowly beat out Disney's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in a battle of holdovers during the typically "soft" Halloween weekend.

Graphic Novel Gifts for Comic Fans

Column by Rob Salkowitz

October 24, 2019

Rob Salkowitz joins in the Gifts Week fun with his picks for great gift items for comic fans.

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