ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Columns

The Will Smith/Martin Lawrence action comedy Bad Boys For Life continued its remarkable performance, dropping just 46% in its second frame as it became the first 2020 film to reach $100 million in the domestic market.

Rolling for Initiative -- Where Are All the Classic 'D&D' Campaign Worlds?

Column by Scott Thorne

January 26, 2020

This week, Scott Thorne contemplates why Wizards of the Coast hasn't released some of the classic Dungeons & Dragons worlds for 5E and offers a possible method to their book release schedule.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- The Getting Of The Old

Column by Steve Bennett

January 22, 2020

This week, Steve Bennett shares more of his hopes and dreams for the Asterix series conquering the world, and takes another look at H.E.R.B.I.E. Is he the next "Baby Yoda"?

Rolling For Initiative -- Of Renegades, Wizards, and 'Star Wars'

Column by Scott Thorne

January 19, 2020

This week, Scott Thorne offers his take on the major announcements of the week involving Renegade Game Studios, Fantasy Flight Games, and Wizards of the Coast.

'Bad Boys For Life' Soars, 'Dolittle' Lives Up to Its Name

Anime 'Weathering With You' Strong in Limited Release

January 19, 2020

In franchise happy Hollywood it was a rare battle "of the stars" at the box office this weekend with new wide releases featuring former Iron Man Robert Downey, Jr. and ex-Man in Black Will Smith going head-to-head.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Everyone Hates H.E.R.B.I.E.

Column by Steve Bennett

January 15, 2020

This week, Steve Bennett analyzes the potential of the impending Robot Revolution being led by the much despised H.E.R.B.I.E.

The 2010s Were Comics' Bounce-Back Decade

Column by Rob Salkowitz

January 15, 2020

The 2010s finished on an up note, suggesting that things might not be all bad for the direct market.

They're Back!

Column by Paul Levitz

January 14, 2020

In this column, Paul Levitz looks at how we got to 2019, when kids graphic novels became the biggest thing in comics, and how to ride the wave.

Rolling For Initiative -- Three Predictions for 2020

Column by Scott Thorne

January 12, 2020

This week, Scott Thorne offers even more predictions for the decade to come.

'1917' Topples 'The Rise of Skywalker'

Golden Globes Fuel Better-Than-Expected Showing

January 12, 2020

Sam Mendes’ period war drama 1917 easily took the weekend box office crown with a far-better-than-expected $36.5 million 3-day total as it expanded from 11 theaters to almost 3,500 on the weekend after the film had won two key awards (“Best Motion Picture” & “Best Director”) at the Golden Globes.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Marvel's Incoming/Upcoming

Column by Steve Bennett

January 8, 2020

This week, Steve Bennett offers up some thoughts on Marvel's Incoming! #1.

It's 2020: Two Problems, Four Solutions, and a Promise

Guest Column by Phil Boyle of Coliseum of Comics

January 7, 2020

"We’re on the cusp of either a renaissance of new ideas on how to sell comics, or we’re facing an extinction level event for comic stores."

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