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Overwatch 2 Illustrates Challenges Facing Esports Industry
Blizzard Entertainment positioned its popular shooter Overwatch as a major player on the esports scene. But the company has hit some stumbling blocks and faced criticism as it launches a sequel, Overwatch 2, including problems merging accounts and server issues….
“Why Audiences Are So Fascinated With HBO’s “Euphoria””
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in the WVKS Toledo story “Why Audiences Are So Fascinated With HBO’s “Euphoria”.” Bleier,…
“Law & Order Guest Roles We Wish Would Turn Into Permanent Gigs”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in The List story “Law & Order Guest Roles We Wish Would Turn Into…
“Television and the Family”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed for the Schein On Podcast episode “Television and the Family.”
“KNX In Depth”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed for the KNX News podcast “KNX In Depth.” The episode included coverage on recent…
“After Beijing bubble bursts, can the IOC save the Olympics?”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in The Associate Press story “After Beijing bubble bursts, can the IOC save the…
“At MSNBC, ratings have dropped almost 30% for Rachel Maddow’s replacements”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in the MarketWatch story “At MSNBC, ratings have dropped almost 30% for Rachel Maddow’s…
“Battle of the 1980s rides”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in The Toronto Star story “Battle of the 1980s rides.” Thompson, an expert on…
“The Trite Stuff: The Rise and Fall of ‘Live, Laugh, Love'”
Sylvia Sierra, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Elephant Magazine story “The Trite Stuff: The Rise and Fall of ‘Live, Laugh, Love.’” Sierra, an expert on popular…
“Abuse and humiliation, the bunnies are (finally) talking and the Playboy empire could go down forever”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in the Elle (Italy) story “Abuse and humiliation, the bunnies are (finally) talking and…