The rise of manga in the West didn’t happen overnight. For many years, manga existed just outside the Western mainstream, visible mainly to dedicated fans who knew where to look. However, that reality has changed dramatically. Today, manga outsells American comic books in many markets, fills library shelves, dominates convention floors, and fuels some of […]
From scripted television, movies of the week (MOWs), and reality TV, I’ve had the pleasure of working on some of the best and familiar productions over the past twenty-five years. During that time, I’ve researched and analyzed how people interact with entertainment and the factors driving fluctuations in viewership. A chance lunch with a research […]
Some moments don’t feel historic when they happen. They feel like gatherings. Conversations. Just another night spent around people who love the same craft. It’s only years later—sometimes decades later—that you realize what you were actually part of. Back in July of 2003, I helped organize an event centered on someone who didn’t just work […]