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In 2026, Hulu will get fully integrated into the Disney+ app; meanwhile, the ESPN streaming service will go live on August 21.
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The 10 most watched Netflix cartoons (January to June 2025)
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A look at the most watched animated cartoons on Netflix from January to June 2025. Sorry “KPop Demon Hunters” fans, but it’s not on this list.
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Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2025 edition)
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My 2025 look at the current state of streaming services for animation, from Amazon Prime Video to Tubi.
on Aug 5
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2024 comic sales up 4% from last year
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2024 North American comic sales are up by 4% over 2023, thanks to a boost in comic shop revenue.
on Aug 2
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August 2025 media picks and news
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My media picks for August 2025 include the debut of “Eyes of Wakanda” on Disney+, as well as a Huckleberry Hound Blu-ray set.
on Jul 29
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Paramount/Skydance merger approved, with knee-bending to Trump; also, Paramount+ alternatives
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Paramount has made questionable concessions to the Trump administration to get its merger approved. I also look at Paramount+ alternatives.
on Jul 26
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This week marks the 15th anniversary of Diverse Tech Geek; I look back at some of the changes to the blog over the years.
on Jul 22
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PBS and NPR get defunded; what’s next?
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Conservatives have finally achieved their regressive goal of defunding PBS and NPR. I offer guesses as to what’s next for our public broadcasters.
on Jul 19
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What are the 10 top-grossing media franchises?
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A look at the 10 top-grossing media franchises, from “Pokemon” to “Winnie the Pooh.”
on Jul 15
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Recommended Twitter alternatives (2025 edition)
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A look at my recommended alternatives to Twitter, for those seeking an alternative to Elon Musk’s social network.
on Jul 12
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An analysis of Superman’s famous introduction
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An analysis of the famous Superman introduction (“faster than a speeding bullet…”), as summarized across media over the years.
on Jul 11
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As Peacock turns five, I look back at the streaming service’s history, from getting WWE rights to losing Hallmark rights.
on Jul 8
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Long-running Scooby-Doo and Looney Tunes comics quietly canceled?
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The long-running “Scooby-Doo” and “Looney Tunes” comics have apparently been quietly canceled by DC Comics.
on Jul 5
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Where to buy DRM-free digital comics (2025 edition)
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A look at legal sources of digital comics without digital rights management (DRM), from Humble Bundle to GlobalComix.
on Jul 1
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July 2025 media picks and news
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A look at media of interest coming out in July 2025, including a new Superman movie (with Krypto!).
on Jun 28
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“MultiVersus,” the “Smash Bros.”-like fighting game featuring Warner Bros. owned characters, has shut down as of the end of May.
on Jun 21
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On HBO Max’s fifth anniversary, I look at what’s changed since the service’s 2020 launch, and its current and future status.
on Jun 17
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Apple 2025 WWDC keynote: A change to Apple’s OS naming; also, devices dropped by iOS 26/MacOS 26
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Apple’s 2025 WWDC keynote brings the usual update news, as well as which devices are covered (and dropped) by MacOS 26, iPadOS 26, and iOS 26.
on Jun 14
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Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two separate companies
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Warner Bros. Discovery announced it plans to split into two companies, spinning off the cable networks into their own business.
on Jun 10
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Pride Month streaming service content (2025 edition)
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Pride Month is here, and as usual, various corporations are getting involved, despite some companies’ recent knee-bending to the anti-LGBTQ Trump administration. These companies include streaming…
on Jun 3
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A look at why anime has gone from niche to mainstream
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I look at reasons why anime has gone from being niche to a mainstream form of entertainment in the United States.
on May 31
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June 2025 media picks and news
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A look at media of interest coming out in June 2025, including a “Noah’s Arc” reunion movie on Paramount+ and a new “Looney Tunes” Blu-ray collection.
on May 27
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The 10 most watched Netflix cartoons (July to December 2024)
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A look at the most-watched Netflix animated material from July to December 2024.
on May 24
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“Sesame Street” has a new streaming home: Netflix
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“Sesame Street” has finally found a new streaming home (since HBO Max dropped it): Netflix.
on May 20
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Max to change its name back to HBO Max
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After several years of going by “Max,” the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max is changing its name to… HBO Max.
on May 17
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Disney to finally launch a standalone ESPN streaming service
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After years of rumors and false starts, Disney is finally launching ESPN as a stand-alone streaming service.
on May 14
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How to watch Scooby-Doo and other Hanna-Barbera cartoons on DVD and Blu-ray
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A list of the major Hanna-Barbera cartoons available on DVD, including Scooby-Doo, the Flintstones, the Jetsons, and Yogi Bear.
on May 13
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A look at children’s TV cartoons that star adults
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I take a look at children’s TV cartoons that mainly star adults, which are very few these days.
on May 10
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Cartoon review: “Molly of Denali”
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A review of the PBS animated series “Molly of Denali,” about an Alaskan Native girl living in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska.
on May 8
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Blog status update (May 2025): Meet the new category names, same as the old category names
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In this month’s blog status update, I talk about why I’ve reverted category name changes from several years ago.
on May 6
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Microsoft hikes Xbox Series S and X console prices
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Microsoft this week announced major price hikes on the Xbox Series S and X consoles, as well as games and accessories.
on May 3
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8 noteworthy cartoon anniversary celebrations
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Media conglomerates often like to celebrate the anniversaries of their favorite franchises. Below are some examples of such anniversary celebrations. In 1989, Hanna-Barbera produced for TNT a 50th…
on May 1
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The top 10 US streaming services (2025 edition)
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As usual, the most popular streaming services worldwide include old standbys Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
on Apr 29
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A look at media of interest coming out in May 2025, including this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and the “Lilo & Stitch” remake.
on Apr 26
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Noteworthy anniversaries of Black cartoon characters in 2025
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A look at some noteworthy anniversaries of Black comic and animation characters in 2025.
on Apr 22
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Easter and Passover in cartoons
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A list of some Easter and Passover appearances in cartoons, from classic Rankin-Bass specials to Nickelodeon’s “Rugrats.”…
on Apr 20
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A look at “Harry Potter” alternatives (and why boycotting it’s hard)
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I take a look at alternatives to “Harry Potter,” and two main obstacles to trying to avoid or lessen its presence on popular culture.
on Apr 19
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The cost of going to the movies versus renting or streaming
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A look at what it costs in 2025 to go to the movies, versus streaming or renting a film at home.
on Apr 15
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What are the first American TV cartoons starring original Black characters?
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A look at the first American TV cartoons to feature original Black characters (not tied to any licensed property, celebrity, sports team, etc.).
on Apr 12
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In this month’s blog status update, I look at the most popular posts for the year to date, as well as site traffic sources.
on Apr 8
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How Trump’s tariffs will affect video games, comics, and electronics
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A look at how Donald Trump’s nonsensical tariffs will negatively affect video games, comics, and several other categories.
on Apr 5
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“Fairly OddParents: A New Wish,” “Suicide Squad: Dream Team” win 2025 GLAAD Media Awards
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“The Fairly OddParents” reboot and a Suicide Squad comic are among the winners at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards.
on Apr 1
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How to watch Looney Tunes on DVD and Blu-ray (2025 edition)
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Max has (once again) purged Looney Tunes from its streaming service. I take a look at ways to watch Bugs, Daffy and company on DVD and Blu-ray.
on Mar 18
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What’s the first American TV cartoon starring an original female character?
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I take a look at the first American TV cartoons with female characters as the top-billed stars.
on Mar 15
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A look at five bad DC Comics retcons, from Superman’s Kryptonian parents surviving to Batman “always” having been an urban legend.
on Mar 13
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Coronavirus media impact update: WonderCon postponed, all major North American sports cancelled
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The coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) situation both where I live and nationally continues at a disruptive pace. To prevent its spread, there’s been multiple closings and cancellations in various…
on Mar 13
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Women’s History Month and media
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For Women’s History Month, here’s a roundup post highlighting my previous posts about women in media, including comics, animation, and video games.
on Mar 11
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Media companies that still support DEI (and alternatives to ones that don’t)
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A look at major media companies that still support diversity initiatives, and alternatives to companies that roll back DEI efforts.
on Mar 8
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Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2021 (but didn’t)
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A look at what classic comics and animated cartoons should’ve entered public domain in 2021 under their original copyright laws.
on Mar 8
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“Flow” wins the 2025 Oscar for Animated Feature
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“Flow” is the Animated Feature winner at the 2025 Academy Awards. Meanwhile, Hulu managed to botch their first-ever live-streaming of the Oscars.
on Mar 4