Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin

Party Like It’s 1999: Another Wave of Network Nostalgia
Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin-Madison

April 21, 2015 Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin Leave a comment

A discussion of the recent trend in revivals of television shows of the 90s, with particular attention to whether it demonstrates industry stasis or creativity within franchise boundaries.

Stasis, Change, and Televisual Comic Book Film Franchising
Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin-Madison

March 1, 2015 Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin One comment

A look into Marvel’s film franchises and which heroes appeal to markets.

Calling “Action” in the GoldieBlox Franchise
Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin – Madison

November 26, 2014 Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin 2 comments

A discussion of the complicated gender politics of the new GoldiBlox “action figure” and its marketing campaign.

Party Like It’s 1999: Another Wave of Network Nostalgia Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin-Madison

Stasis, Change, and Televisual Comic Book Film Franchising Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin-Madison

Calling “Action” in the GoldieBlox Franchise Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin – Madison

Party Like It’s 1999: Another Wave of Network Nostalgia
Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin-Madison

Stasis, Change, and Televisual Comic Book Film Franchising
Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin-Madison

Calling “Action” in the GoldieBlox Franchise
Derek Johnson / University of Wisconsin – Madison