ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Showbiz

This week’s home entertainment offerings include the best-reviewed video game movie ever, a superb stop motion-animated film from Wes Anderson, a zany comedy sequel seventeen years in the making, a failed, but innovative live-action/animated sitcom, and the third season of the hard “sci-fi” TV series The Expanse.

'Hotel Transylvania 3' Tops 'Skyscraper'

'Ant-Man and the Wasp' Tumbles 62%

July 15, 2018

Genndy Tartakovsky’s Hotel Transylvania 3 easily topped the weekend box office with an estimated $44.1 million, but the Dwayne Johnson-starring disaster movie Skyscraper failed to meet expectations and the total of the top 12 films was down slightly from the same frame last year.

BOOM! Acquires 'Ben 10' License

Releasing First OGN in Early 2019

July 13, 2018

BOOM! Studios has acquired the comic book and graphic novel license to Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 animated series.

Final Cover and Release Details for 'The Witcher' Role Playing Game

From R. Talsorian Games

July 13, 2018

R Talsorian Games, Inc. and CDPR has released the final cover and release details for The Witcher Role Playing.

'Black Widow' Solo Feature Names Director

Cate Shortland

July 13, 2018

Marvel Studios has named Cate Shortland director for its upcoming stand-alone Black Widow feature.

Being Wicked Has Never Been More Rewarding

'Disney's Villainous'

July 13, 2018

Ravensburger's Wonder Forge will release Disney Villainous, a board game where it's good to be bad.

Media Merger Update

Comcast Pulls Back from Fox, DOJ to Appeal Time Warner Ruling

July 13, 2018

There were new developments on two fronts in the massive consolidation of global media and content companies currently underway.

Alcon and Titan Forge 'Blade Runner' Alliance

New Books and Comics Based on Franchise

July 12, 2018

Alcon Media Group and Titan Publishing are partnering on a line of books and comics based in the Blade Runner universe.

'Y: The Last Man' Cast, New Series from 'Last Airbender' Writer, 'Sabrina' Poster, 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Shooting Scheduled, 'Titans' Pics, Shane Back for 'Walking Dead' Season 9

Latest Geek TV Update

July 12, 2018

The latest geek TV update has all sorts of reveals, from casting, to new images, to new series.

William Gibson's Original 'Alien 3' Screenplay Gets Comic Adaptation

From Dark Horse

July 12, 2018

William Gibson wrote an early version of the Alien 3 screenplay that was rejected, now Dark Horse Comics will adapt it as a comic series.

'Jurassic Park: The Chaos Gene'

From Mondo Games

July 12, 2018

Mondo Games will release the board game Jurassic Park: The Chaos Gene.

Preview: The Umbrella Academy Are Livin' It Up at 'Hotel Oblivion'

Miniseries from Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba

July 11, 2018

Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba are returning to their award-winning creation, The Umbrella Academy.

MORE SHOWBIZ >>

SIGN IN TO