As expected, Godzilla crushed his box office competition just like he does Tokyo. The new “Godzilla” … Cartoons at the box office: Godzilla squishes Spider-Man (and stomps everyone else)Read more
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Various media topics, including comics, animation, movies, TV, and diversity issues.
Minorities in cartoons: Dave Stevens and Tina Ames
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is another two-fer: Dave Stevens and Tina Ames, who (as … Minorities in cartoons: Dave Stevens and Tina AmesRead more
Why did Clark Kent move from Smallville to Metropolis?
A look at the reasons given over the years for why Clark Kent (aka Superman) moved from Smallville to Metropolis, versus another city.
Cartoons at the box office: “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” takes second place, “Legends of Oz” bombs
This week saw last week’s box office champ, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” fall to second place. … Cartoons at the box office: “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” takes second place, “Legends of Oz” bombsRead more
“The Flintstones” to get the big-screen treatment (and *not* by Seth MacFarlane)
News came earlier this week that “The Flintstones” will be revived as a (presumably CGI) big-screen … “The Flintstones” to get the big-screen treatment (and *not* by Seth MacFarlane)Read more
Minorities in cartoons: “Turbo”
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Turbo,” a DreamWorks movie released in 2013. Background The … Minorities in cartoons: “Turbo”Read more
Cartoons at the box office: “Spider-Man” does whatever a franchise can
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” as expected, spun a box office (any size) and caught customers just … Cartoons at the box office: “Spider-Man” does whatever a franchise canRead more
Anthony’s miscellaneous comics picks for July 2014
Here’s what’s of interest from various comic companies for July. IDW Full solicitations are available here. … Anthony’s miscellaneous comics picks for July 2014Read more
Minorities in cartoons: Captain Marvel Jr.
“Captain Marvel Jr.” #23 (September 1944). Art by Mac Raboy. This week’s minorities in cartoons entry … Minorities in cartoons: Captain Marvel Jr.Read more
Anthony’s Archie Comics picks for July 2014
Here’s what’s of interest from Archie for July 2014. Full solicitations are available here. Comics Archie … Anthony’s Archie Comics picks for July 2014Read more