My favorite YouTube channels for 2018
An updated list of some of my favorite YouTube channels for 2018, from Rantasmo’s “Needs More Gay” to the educational series of “Life Noggin” shorts.
Media
Posts about media-related topics, including: media industry news; diversity; online media; TV; radio; newspapers; music; and movies.
Streaming made up two-thirds of US music revenue in 2017
Streaming’s now the undisputed champ in the United States, as the RIAA reports that two-thirds of US music revenue in 2017 came from streaming.
iHeartMedia files for bankruptcy
Radio conglomerate iHeartMedia’s announced that it’s filing for bankruptcy. Despite this, the radio conglomerate will continue operating.
“Coco” wins the 2018 Oscar for Animated Feature Film
“Coco” won the 2018 Academy Award for Animated Feature Film, as well as for Original Song. Meanwhile, a cartoon about Kobe Bryant won the Oscar for animated short subject.
“Black Panther” is now the most successful Black superhero film of all time
“Black Panther”‘s still pulling in strong box office as of this writing. But how popular is it compared to other superhero films starring Black characters?
Boomerang’s streaming service has 150,000 subscribers; 2017 was a down year for animation cable channel ratings
Boomerang’s new streaming service is apparently considered a success for Turner/Warner Bros. But how does it compare to its cable TV counterparts?
Thoughts on Super Bowl LII’s commercials and halftime show
My thoughts on the non-game aspects of Super Bowl LII, including the best and worst commercials from this year’s game, plus the halftime show (Justin Timberlake).
How to stream the 2018 Winter Olympics
This year’s Winter Olympics are being held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. I take a look at various ways to stream the games.
What media companies own popular franchises now versus the 1980s?
Decades ago, there were dozens of different media companies in the United States. Now, we’re down to mainly five large media conglomerates.
The 10 top-grossing films of 2017
A look at the top-grossing films of 2017, including domestic, globally, and for animation. “The Last Jedi” did well, but what about films like “The Fate of the Furious?”