Thoughts about media and technology
For the first time, streaming service viewing has eclipsed that of cable TV. I also take a look at which services will survive the “streaming wars.”
This year marks the 50th anniversary of landmark dance show “Soul Train.” However, why did “Soul Train” and traditional dance TV shows end?
A look at reasons why Saturday morning cartoons have ended as a concept, from the rise of cable TV to broadcast children’s TV regulations.
This year’s primetime Emmys were held on Sunday. Originally, I wasn’t planning to write about them: I didn’t watch this year’s ceremonies; […]
A look at how long it takes to binge watch various long-running cartoons, from “Scooby-Doo” to “The Simpsons.”
The Center for Scholars and Storytellers, a US/Canadian research group backed by UCLA, Toronto’s Ryerson University, and others, has released a study […]
My thoughts on why Superman seems to be the go-to for live-action TV adaptions instead of Batman, in spite of the latter’s popularity.
I look at what it actually takes for the FCC to revoke a TV station’s license.
In the spring of 2016, I wrote about the major digital movie stores: Amazon, Vudu, iTunes, and Google Play. Given some major […]
A recent study by Reuters shows that there’s a split along generational lines for how news is obtained. Reuters’ survey (PDF) reports […]