ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Columns

Rolling for Initiative--Three Ways for Publishers to Reach Stores

Column by Scott Thorne

November 11, 2018

At the Southern Hobby Retail Expo in Nashville, a publisher asked how to better get the word out about its games.

DVD Round-Up: 'The Meg,' 'Star Trek Discovery,' 'Preacher,' 'Mile 22,' 'Alpha,' 'Sailor Moon,' & 'Long Strange Trip'

Week of November 13, 2018

November 11, 2018

This week's home entertainment offerings include one of this summer's biggest action movie hits, the giant shark saga, The Meg, plus the first season of the new Star Trek prequel TV series, the third season of the comic book-based Preacher, Albert Hughes' excellent prehistoric boy-with-a-dog saga Alpha, as well as a nuanced documentary about The Grateful Dead.

'The Grinch' Steals Box Office Crown

'Venom' Debuts With $111 Million in China

November 11, 2018

Illumination Entertainment’s animated Dr. Suess’ The Grinch easily took the box office crown with an estimated $66 million, while two other newcomers, the Nazi zombie fantasy Overlord and the Lisabeth Salander thriller The Girl in the Spider’s Web faltered.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy - Unlikely Comics Match-Ups, and Thanksgiving Balloons

Column by Steve Bennett

November 7, 2018

This week, Steve Bennett revisits Doom Patrol, looks at more weird comics match-ups, and previews the latest news from the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.

Who's Writing the Checks for the Golden Age of Genre Entertainment?

Column by Rob Salkowitz

November 6, 2018

Are the fundamentals on the demand side strong enough to justify the levels of investment we've seen?

Rolling for Initiative--Five Reasons for Your Customers to Buy from You

Column by Scott Thorne

November 4, 2018

Given that many customers are motivated by price, we need to give them reasons to spend money at the brick and mortar store.

DVD Round-Up: 'Incredibles 2,' 'BlacKkKlansman,' 'Christopher Robin,' & 'Who Is America?'

Week of November 6, 2018

November 4, 2018

This week’s home entertainment offerings include the most successful animated superhero film ever, Spike Lee's best film in years, and Sacha Baron Cohen's corrosive, entrapping satire Who Is America?

'Queen' Biopic Reigns at the Box Office

'Nutcracker' Underwhelms

November 4, 2018

Overcoming mediocre reviews and a troubled production, Bryan Singer’s rock musical Bohemian Rhapsody took the box office crown with a stellar $50 million debut, leading a trio of newcomers at the top of the chart.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy - He's Back

Column by Steve Bennett

October 31, 2018

This week, Steve Bennett talks about Doom Patrol, DuckTales, and Alley Oop.

Rolling for Initiative--Update on the Wayfair Sales Tax Ruling

Column by Scott Thorne

October 28, 2018

This week, Scott Thorne looks at the latest developments in regulations for online retailers collecting sales tax.

DVD Round-Up: 'Teen Titans Go! To The Movies,' 'The Spy Who Dumped Me,' 'Searching,' 'Slender Man,' 'Mandy,' & 'Batman: Animated'

Week of October 30, 2018

October 28, 2018

This week's home entertainment offerings include what could be the best Warner Bros. DC movie yet, plus an enjoyable, if lightweight cross-genre comedy starring Kate McKinnon, a superior video-centric thriller starring John Cho, a deluxe edition of the best DC-based TV series ever, and the best Nicholas Cage film in years.

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