How did 2017’s summer blockbusters do at the box office?
My season-end look back at how well 2017’s summer blockbuster movies did at the box office, from “Wonder Woman” to “The Emoji Movie.”
Media
Posts about media-related topics, including: media industry news; diversity; online media; TV; radio; newspapers; music; and movies.
R&B and hip-hop are now the most popular overall music genres
According to a Nielsen study, as of the first half of 2017, R&B and hip-hop are now the most popular music genres, displacing rock.
T-Mobile helps bail out PBS stations’ translators
Some PBS stations need financial help with moving their translators’ broadcast frequencies. To the rescue? Cell phone giant T-Mobile.
NBCUniversal plans to relaunch Sprout as “Universal Kids”
NBCUniversal plans in September 2017 to relaunch preschooler cable channel Sprout as an ages 2-11 aimed channel named “Universal Kids.”
How original are 2017’s summer blockbuster movies?
It’s time for my annual look at what 2017 summer movies are reasonably original, with blockbusters ranging from “Cars 3” to “Wonder Woman.”
What are the advantages of PBS?
What are the advantages of PBS in the era of streaming services and impending federal budget cuts? Plenty, even for single Detroit mothers.
Thoughts on Super Bowl LI’s commercials and halftime show
My annual thoughts on this year’s Super Bowl commercials and halftime show.
The top 10 grossing films of 2016
A look at the domestic and global top grossing films of 2016, from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” to “The Secret Life of Pets.”
R&B, hip-hop most popular streaming music genres
A Nielsen study confirms that streaming music eclipsed digital music sales in 2016. Meanwhile, R&B and hip-hop were the dominant streaming genres.
Only 33% of Americans trust news most of the time?
A recent Reuters survey shows only 33% of Americans have trust in news most of the time. How does this compare to those in other nations?