Rob Salkowitz

Rob Salkowitz

Senior Contributor|Hollywood & Entertainment

Rob Salkowitz is an author, consultant and educator specializing in the future of media, entertainment and creative professions. He is author, co-author or editor of 7 books including Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture (McGraw-Hill, 2012). His coverage of the comics

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May 27, 2026

Marvel Legend Stan Lee To Return Through ElevenLabs AI Likeness Deal

Stan Lee joins a growing list of celebrities, including Judy Garland, Burt Reynolds and David Hasselhoff, who have been exhumed and reanimated through LLMs.

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May 26, 2026

One In 5 Americans Now Watches Anime According To New Global Survey

New data shows massive growth in viewership for Japanese-produced animation across markets worldwide.

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May 18, 2026

Big Changes In Marvel Leadership: Buckley Out, Winderbaum And Abdo In

Marvel announces two new executives will take over publishing, brand and franchise management as the company's longtime president departs.

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May 13, 2026

Digital Comics Platform Neon Ichiban Launches New App And Features

The latest version of the app from former comiXology founders ups the stakes in the competitive digital comics/manga market.

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Apr 23, 2026

Crunchyroll’s Month-Long ‘Ani-May’ Celebration Features ‘Chainsaw Man,’ Awards And More

The platform is announcing a range of benefits, discounts and new content to stoke the growing global fanbase for anime and manga.