MoviePass seems to be on its last legs at this point. But what alternatives exist to the beleagured Netflix-like movie ticket subscription service?
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Category: Media
What were the main influences and trends in 1970s TV animation?
I take a look at what the most dominant trends and influences were on 1970s TV animation, from violence standards to the various “Scooby-Doo” clones.
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The Oscars add a “best popular film” category; what recent films would win?
The organizers behind the Academy Awards announced some changes to the ceremonies, including a dubious new “best popular film” Oscar category.
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7 favorite comics and animation blogs
I take a look at seven of my favorite animation and comics blogs, including Comics Beat, Comics Worth Reading, and others.
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Anthony’s independent comics picks for October 2018
A look at what non-Marvel/DC comics are coming out in October, including new compilations of “Pearls Before Swine,” “Bloom County,” and “FoxTrot.”
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Anthony’s Marvel Comics picks for October 2018
A look at what’s coming out from Marvel Comics for October 2018, including a “Spidey” graphic novel and a new series starring Shuri, Black Panther’s sister.
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Anthony’s DC Comics picks for October 2018
My look at what’s coming out from DC Comics in October, including another round of Hanna-Barbera/DCU crossovers and Scooby-Doo meeting the Doom Patrol.
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What were the main influences and trends in 1980s TV animation?
I take a look at the prominent influences on 1980s TV animation, including “He-Man,” “The Smurfs,” and “DuckTales” (and Ronald Reagan).
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What current DC and Marvel comics are aimed at kids?
Marvel’s announced a new line of kid-oriented comics…through fellow comic publisher IDW. But what kids comics do the Big Two offer?
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2017 comic sales down by 6.5%; digital, graphic novels strongest areas
A look at 2017’s comic sales figures, as reported by Comichron and ICv2. While sales are down overall, the medium’s main strength is in graphic novel sales.
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