The Cult of the Superhero Movie (S1-E1, Ann Alexander)

Superhero fans, actors, and production companies are chasing down the next big hit, but at the risk of oversaturating the market for comic book screen adaptations. Host Dr. Melinda Lewis and guest Ann Alexander discuss the increasing popularity and financial ramifications of superheroes and their universes. "Pop, the Question" is a production of Marketing & Media in Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University. Recorded October 4, 2017 in 5016 MacAlister Hall, Office of the Dean, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Featured Guest: Ann Alexander (Director of Administration & Finance, Pennoni Honors College) Host and Producer: Melinda Lewis, PhD (Associate Director, Marketing & Media) Dean: Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD (Dean, Pennoni Honors College) Executive Producer: Erica Levi Zelinger (Director, Marketing & Media) Producer: Brian Kantorek (Assistant Director, Marketing & Media) Research and Script: Melinda Lewis, PhD Audio Engineering and Editing: Brian Kantorek Original Theme Music: Brian Kantorek Logo and Graphic Design: Michal Anderson Additional Voiceover: Kevin Egan, PhD and Julia Wisniewski Copyright © 2017 Drexel University