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TV Surf Report: Super Hero Series Still Trending … And The Newest And Most Welcome Super Power Is Diversity (Thanks, Marvel!)

{Updated, Aug. 24, 2019} Santa Monica, CA — Marvel blew everyone away with its film and television slate announcement at the just-concluded San Diego Comic-Con and D23 Expo. The best news is the newest super power in both television and … Continue reading

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TV Surf Report: Super Heroes, Are We Done Yet? (Answer: No, So Stop Asking!)

Santa Monica, CA — Are we there, yet? Are we done with the Super Hero shows? No? Well, I have a suggestion and a few thoughts, and maybe, a List. Meanwhile, I just can’t keep up anymore. There are so … Continue reading

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Film Surf Report: Black Panther Leads A Strong Lineup Of Films For 2018 (Stock Tip: Buy #Disney)

  Santa Monica, CA  — Just renewed my Passport and am ready to travel to Wakanda to hang with Black Panther (and to check on The Winter Soldier who is still frozen) before heading to France to catch up with … Continue reading

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TV Surf Report: Branding in the Age of Streaming When Social Media Engagement Has Never Been More Important (Part 4 of 4)

Santa Monica, CA – A recent headline in Variety proclaimed that 22 million adults will cut the cord and get rid of their cable television subscription by the end of 2017. That’s a lot of lost revenue at $100/month/household.  Add to … Continue reading

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Film Surf Report: Carrie Fisher Kicked Butt — The Star Wars Sequel I Always Wanted to See: Princess Leia, Evil Jedi

       Santa Monica, CA — In preparation for the release of the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I recently re-watched the original trilogy of films as well as The Force Awakens. The Star Wars Movie I’ll Never … Continue reading

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Film Surf Report: Holy Franchise Overload! Sixty-Four Super-ish Movies (And Counting) To Hit Theatres In Next Five Years

      Santa Monica, CA — (Updated 04 April 2016) Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, Warner Bros. and DC Comics, Sony, Paramount, Universal and Fox wish you to clear your calendars for their upcoming slate of films. Please take no vacations, and if you really … Continue reading

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Film Surf Report: It’s Still A Man’s World Even When It Comes To Girls – Tale As Old As Time

Update: This piece was published two weeks ago.  Today, March 31st, Disney announced a live-action version of Mulan, and guess what!  It’s being written by two women: Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek.  Fantastic!  Meanwhile, a sequel to 2010’s Alice in … Continue reading

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