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Yes, DC Comics insists at WonderCon, you can write a fresh Superman story

8 years ago Danielle Murray
With announcements for new teams of writers and artists for their relaunched books, and its homage to Action Comics and Superman, DC Comics had a looming presence at this weekend’s WonderCon in Anaheim. For a Friday panel celebrating 80 years of Superman, DC brought in artists and writers who helpe..

‘Angels in America,’ the right play for our fractious times

8 years ago Danielle Murray
The superb new Broadway production of “Angels in America” from London brought back my first encounter with the work at the Walter Kerr Theatre in 1993. I had traveled from New Haven to see the two-part play on a Saturday, all day, by myself. I was a grad student at the Yale School of Drama and...

At Pasadena Symphony, a musical puzzle played with high spirits

8 years ago Fiona Watkins
The Pasadena Symphony’s weekend program may have contained a musical puzzle and an “Enigma,” but the real question facing the orchestra, celebrating its 90th anniversary season, was whether there would be any fallout from the threatened musicians strike earlier this year. Apparently, all is well.....

Endeavor acquires digital streaming company NeuLion

8 years ago Danielle Murray
Bolstering its diversification into digital distribution, Endeavor is acquiring streaming technology company NeuLion in a deal valued at about $250 million. The all-cash agreement, which hasn’t been finalized, will see the publicly traded NeuLion become a privately held subsidiary of Endeavor,...

DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson to take a leave of absence

8 years ago Fiona Watkins
DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson is taking an unspecified amount of time off from her duties at the storied comic book publisher in order to “recharge,” the company’s owner Warner Bros. told staff Monday. Nelson, who is also head of Time Warner Inc.-owned Warner Bros.’ consumer products...