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John Casteele

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John Casteele is a freelance writer, editor, and occasional web cartoonist. He prefers long-term investments, largely in retail, medical, and tech.

Recent Articles by John Casteele

Feb 21, 2014 by John Casteele

Fantastic Four Reboot Cast Announced -- Can the Movie Still be a Hit?

The "Fantastic Four" reboot finally seems to have a cast, but the news hasn't done much to ease fears about the project. With less than a year and a half to go before the film's release, is there enough time to do the team justice?

Feb 21, 2014 by John Casteele

Is ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ More ‘Star Wars’ than ‘Avengers’?

The promotional push for Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy" has officially begun. Some argue that the film is a risk and could be a flop, but it's possible that it might be a bigger hit than some think.

Feb 19, 2014 by John Casteele

Is Capital One Going to Come Knocking on Your Door?

There has been a lot of uproar about a clause in Capital One's cardholder agreement that implies that the company might send debt collectors to your home or place of employment. Is this legal, and more importantly is it a legitimate concern?

Feb 18, 2014 by John Casteele

Did Electronic Arts Go Too Far with Dungeon Keeper Mobile?

EA's latest "Dungeon Keeper" game has garnered a significant amount of criticism due to what some believe is excessive monetization and an attempt to keep bad ratings out of the Google Play store. Is the company pushing its luck with its defense of the game?

Feb 17, 2014 by John Casteele

Warner’s ‘Flash’ Series Is Shaping Up to Be Another CW Hit

Several recently announced casting choices make the upcoming "Flash" series seem like it's on the right track. Will it be a hit, or is there a chance that it could stumble coming out of the gate?

Feb 16, 2014 by John Casteele

Can ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Work 27 Years Later?

The rumor mill has been churning about a possible "Beetlejuice" sequel, but now the rumors are being fed by the stars of the original. Could a sequel be on the way? And will it be a hit if it finally gets released?

Feb 14, 2014 by John Casteele

Netflix Scores Another Big Disney Exclusive with Clone Wars

"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is back with a Netflix-exclusive sixth season. Will this latest announcement from Disney and Netflix add even more value to the already-massive deal between the two companies?

Feb 10, 2014 by John Casteele

Can AMC Make ‘Preacher’ as Successful as ‘The Walking Dead’?

AMC and Sony Pictures Television recently announced a deal to produce a TV series based on the controversial comic series "Preacher." Given that previous attempts to develop the material have fallen through due to the potential for controversy, is AMC taking too big of a risk?

Feb 10, 2014 by John Casteele

Can Fox’s New Comic Book TV Show ‘Gotham’ Work Without Batman?

Fox and Warner Bros. Television have cast the lead in the upcoming "Gotham" series, which will follow the early days of Commissioner Gordon in Gotham City. Is there hope for the series, or will a Gotham City without Batman fail to find a following?

Feb 10, 2014 by John Casteele

Warner Bros. Builds a Hit with 'The Lego Movie'

With an opening weekend box office of $69.1 million, Warner Bros. "The Lego Movie" is a major hit. Is this just the start of bigger and better things in animation from Warner Bros. Pictures?

Feb 5, 2014 by John Casteele

What Lies Ahead for Microsoft's New CEO Satya Nadella?

Satya Nadella has been confirmed as the new CEO of Microsoft. While it remains to be seen how his time as CEO will differ from Steve Ballmer, there are already a few hints as to how he might tackle some of the problems that the company now faces.

Feb 4, 2014 by John Casteele

Will a Live-Action 'Chip 'n Dale' Movie Be a Hit for Disney?

Disney recently announced a live-action/CGI hybrid film starring the "Rescue Rangers" chipmunks Chip and Dale. While there's no information on whether the rest of the Rangers will appear, the film concept seems promising nonetheless.

Feb 4, 2014 by John Casteele

Shutdown of Games for Windows Live Forces Industry to Reconsider Digital Distribution Logistics

2014 has arrived, and only a few months remain before Microsoft's Games for Windows LIVE platform is supposed to shut down. Despite being unpopular among gamers, the platform's shutdown has people both in and outside of the gaming industry asking what happens next.

Feb 4, 2014 by John Casteele

Will Executive Pay Cuts be Enough to Save Nintendo?

To say that 2013 wasn't kind to Nintendo would be an understatement. While 2014 looks bleak, the company does seem to have a plan to move forward and try to turn its fortunes around.

Feb 4, 2014 by John Casteele

Will 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Kick-Start Fox's Superhero Movie Universe?

As Fox moves forward with its "Fantastic Four" reboot and ambitious plans to expand its "X-Men" universe, the studio needs to stay mindful of the fact that its plans don't mean much if it can't win over the fans of the characters.

Feb 3, 2014 by John Casteele

Will Other Studios Copy Disney's 'Frozen' Sing-along Re-release Strategy?

Disney's "Frozen" has seen renewed success with the release of a special "sing-along" version of the film. Is this a one-time event, or could Disney release similar sing alongs in the future?

Feb 2, 2014 by John Casteele

Controversial Casting for 'Batman vs. Superman' Continues

Warner Bros. has announced additional members of the "Batman vs. Superman" cast, and not everyone is happy with the choices. The new castings aren't as divisive as Ben Affleck or Gal Gadot were, however, and may shine a ray of hope on the production.

Jan 29, 2014 by John Casteele

Despite Strong PS4 Sales Numbers, Is Sony in Trouble?

The PlayStation 4 has been a breakaway hit, shattering sales records and providing better graphics in direct comparisons with the Xbox One. It might come as a surprise, then, that the company's debt rating was recently downgraded to "junk" status as the company's profitability is questioned.

Jan 28, 2014 by John Casteele

The Marvel/DC Comic Book Movie War Intensifies

When "Batman vs. Superman" was delayed by 10 months, Warner Bros. rescheduled it for release on the same day as an unannounced Marvel Studios film. Now Marvel has returned fire by rescheduling the release of Edgar Wright's "Ant-Man" to coincide with another Warner Bros. release.

Jan 28, 2014 by John Casteele

Will Amazon Ever Match Netflix's Exclusive Content?

Both Netflix and Amazon.com know the value of exclusive content. Fully original content can be a bit of a risk, however, so exclusive streaming distribution deals are also useful in providing content that can't be found anywhere else.

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