Column by Scott Throne
February 9, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne offers three more tactics publishers can employ to increase in-store retail sales.
$33.2 Million Debut is DC's Worst Outing Since 'Jonah Hex'
February 9, 2020
Despite solid reviews, reasonably good grades from opening weekend audiences. and one of the widest releases ever for an R-rated film, Warner Bros.’ latest DC Comics adaptation, Birds of Prey won what was at best a Pyrrhic Victory at the box office.
Column by Steve Bennett
February 5, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett reflects on why he hasn't spent too much time in bookstores, and the meaning of Jerry Craft's Newbery Award win to the Comic Industry as a whole.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 3, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne offers three techniques publishers can use to increase in-store sales.
'The Rhythm Section' Is a Record-Setting Bomb
February 2, 2020
The R-rated action/comedy Bad Boys For Life took the box office crown for the third straight time with an estimated $17.7 million.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
January 29, 2020
In the first of a two-part column, Rob Salkowitz talks to Camilla Zhang, Kickstarter's comics outreach lead, about Kickstarter's upcoming anthology comic project.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
January 29, 2020
In the second of a two-part column by Rob Salkowitz, Kickstarter's comics outreach lead Camilla Zhang provides her perspective on Kickstarter's impact on publishing.
Lovecraft's 'Color Out of Space' With Nic Cage in Modest Debut
January 26, 2020
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.
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.
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"?
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.
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.
