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The 2022 Winter Olympics was the least-watched winter games in US TV history
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The 2022 Winter Olympics was the least-watched winter games in US TV history

by Anthony DeanMarch 4, 2022May 4, 20222

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China saw record low viewership in the United States. Most of the reasons are similar to the 2020 summer games’ low viewership.

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COVID-19 vaccination PSAs featuring cartoon characters
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COVID-19 vaccination PSAs featuring cartoon characters

by Anthony DeanJanuary 7, 2022April 23, 20220

A look at some COVID-19 public service announcements (PSAs) featuring cartoon characters, including DC and Marvel comic superheroes.

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November 2021 graphic novel picks and news
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November 2021 graphic novel picks and news

by Anthony DeanOctober 29, 2021December 10, 20210

A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in November 2021. Also, tips on dealing with the paper shortage affecting comics.

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Why did the 2020 Summer Olympics TV ratings decline?
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Why did the 2020 Summer Olympics TV ratings decline?

by Anthony DeanAugust 10, 2021December 10, 20212

I look at reasons why the 2020 Summer Olympics took a ratings nosedive in the US, from Tokyo’s time zone to the changing media landscape.

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AMC bans Universal films over “Trolls: World Tour?”
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AMC bans Universal films over “Trolls: World Tour?”

by Anthony DeanMay 1, 2020December 10, 20210

The big entertainment news this week: the AMC Theatres chain is refusing to carry any and all Universal films. This is due to Universal’s success …

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Diamond plans to resume shipping comics on May 20
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Diamond plans to resume shipping comics on May 20

by Anthony DeanApril 29, 2020December 10, 20210

A month ago, Diamond was forced to temporarily cease shipping new comics and shut down, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Granted, a lot of local …

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Bookshop.org picks up steam during the pandemic
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Bookshop.org picks up steam during the pandemic

by Anthony DeanApril 17, 2020December 10, 20210

Late last year, Bookshop.org launched as an online bookstore that supports independent bookstores. (Bookshop has ties to the American Booksellers Association’s IndieBound.) While initial attention …

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Streaming services adjust to pandemic
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Streaming services adjust to pandemic

by Anthony DeanMarch 27, 2020July 26, 20220

The coronavirus pandemic’s obviously not ending anytime soon. As such, it’s affected every aspect of modern life, including streaming video services. Back to standard definition? …

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Diamond to cease shipments of new comics starting April 1 due to coronavirus pandemic
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Diamond to cease shipments of new comics starting April 1 due to coronavirus pandemic

by Anthony DeanMarch 25, 2020August 27, 20220

Normally at this time of the month, I’d write about upcoming new comics solicitations for books set to come out in several months—June in this …

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Alternatives to visiting movie theaters, libraries, and comic book shops
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Alternatives to visiting movie theaters, libraries, and comic book shops

by Anthony DeanMarch 20, 2020December 10, 20210

With the entire country (and world) embroiled in the coronavirus pandemic, “social distancing” and staying at home are becoming more and more common. Ditto working …

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