Column by Rob Salkowitz
February 11, 2020
This week, Rob Salkowitz takes a look at the Oscars and a new convention documentary.
$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.
Readership, Market Changes, More
February 5, 2020
Our core categories continued to go through a period of rapid change in the time since our last major survey.
In Disney+ Ad from Super Bowl LIV
February 3, 2020
Marvel Studios teased three upcoming Marvel series planned for Disney+ in an ad during the Super Bowl broadcast Sunday night.
Super Bowl LIV Movie Ads
February 3, 2020
We round up here five more movie ads aired during the Super Bowl broadcast.
'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.
Using a Movie to Get Customers in Stores, and to Spend Money Directly with DC
January 31, 2020
DC is using the film both to build its sales of comics and graphic novels through stores, and to increase subscriptions to its DC Universe streaming service.
Geek TV News Round-Up
January 31, 2020
The geek TV news has piled up, and it's time for a Round-Up!
Controversy Stirred, Regardless of Story Outcome
January 29, 2020
The storyline has drawn strong reactions, both from those concerned about their beloved character disappearing to those that see the story as a diminishment of a strong female character.
One Day's Licensing Saturation
January 29, 2020
Just when you think we've reached peak licensing, with a character or brand on every conceivable product, you get a day like Monday.
Salazar Joins from comiXology
January 28, 2020
Kodansha has consolidated its U.S. operations, appointed Alvin Lu CEO, and brought in comiXology's Ivan Salazar as Senior Marketing Director.
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.
