"Scooby-Doo’s creation was no happy accident; it was a strategic move in response to cultural shifts and political exigencies." Arizona State University prof Kevin Sandler discusses the origins of America's lovable, mystery-solving canine. Via The Conversation U.S.. #ASUHumanities ow.ly/YDJb30pwcqI

Was Shaggy a secret stoner? Was Velma gay? With Scooby Doo recently turning 50, professor Kevin Sandler, who is currently writing a book on Scooby Doo, and cultural critic Gavia Baker Whitelaw (Gavia Baker-Whitelaw) give us the lowdown on the iconic cartoon. bbc.in/2BqR0gC

It was an Arizona State University double-header last week on BBC Radio 4's show BBC Front Row. First, prof emeritus Laura Tohe discussed poetry in endangered languages. Then, film prof Kevin Sandler talked Scooby-Doo at 50. 2x the experts, 2x the fun! #ASUHumanities ow.ly/h6e330pKSmU

Should Netflix be concerned about the "streaming wars?" Arizona State University film prof Kevin Sandler thinks so. “The biggest threats...are going to be those companies that have very deep catalogs and [who are] producing quality content.” Via Fox News #ASUHumanities ow.ly/9SwD30pSulV

Announcing a contest for aspiring filmmakers! Arizona State University Chaucer Celebration 2020 invites Phoenix-area h.s. students & ASU undergrads (any major) to submit an original film, no more than 5 mins, of a scene from a work of Chaucer. $ prizes. Info: ow.ly/jXFw30pZIwc #ASUHumanities

This Sat, 2/22 Arizona State Universityopendoor, join @ASU film prof & animation business expert Kevin Sandler in a round of Scooby-Doo trivia—win Scooby snacks! You can also take a creepy mansion selfie or get your face painted by a member of Mystery Inc. #ASUHumanities ow.ly/GNwb30qivnt

Happy #Maythe4th! Some good news today: Our own film prof Kevin Sandler—a co-creator of Arizona State University's #StarWars course—has been awarded a grant from ASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Educator Forum to complete a book on the art & industry of Scooby-Doo. #ASUHumanities ow.ly/3C6530qCu7f

Planning to watch SCOOB!? The newest cinematic take on the Mystery Inc gang was released via video-on-demand today, 5/15. Brush up on little-known Scooby history w/ this piece by Arizona State University film prof Kevin Sandler in Smithsonian Magazine. #ASUHumanities ow.ly/ERCg50zGJc0

On the lighter side: Arizona State University film prof Kevin Sandler discussed the newest Scooby-Doo movie w/ KJZZ Phoenix—"There's only so many stories you can tell with the original concept. But the new 'Scoob!' goes off in a completely different direction" #ASUHumanities ow.ly/DggS30qNTV6

To fully regain the ground it lost early in the pandemic, MATTEL needs movie theaters to reopen & Hollywood to get going again, says Arizona State University film & media prof Kevin Sandler: "Movie franchises are essentially toy franchises.” Via Marketplace #ASUHumanities ow.ly/OGvD30r0e4R

A reminder that Arizona State University staff & faculty are here for you! Photo: English's tech wizard Bruce Matsunaga & film prof Kevin Sandler practice healthy campus protocol—masks on ☑️ physically distanced ☑️ friendly smiles ☑️ (under the masks, promise) #ForksUp #MasksUp #ASUHumanities

Joe Ruby, a longtime writer & producer of animated television shows & co-creator of "Scooby-Doo," died last Wednesday at his home in LA. He was 87. Arizona State University film & media prof Kevin Sandler comments in this The New York Times obit. #ASUHumanities ow.ly/Xree30r7pYN

.Arizona State University's Kevin Sandler, film industry historian, on the link btwn commerce & media ratings: “The linchpin of self-regulation, then and now, has always lain with the collusive support of the major distributors and exhibitors.” The Baffler #ASUHumanities ow.ly/Hqav30r9a9C

Ken Spears, a co-creator of Scooby-Doo, has died aged 82. A The Washington Post obituary describes Spears' legacy in launching the animated mystery series, which Arizona State University film prof Kevin Sandler says dates back to late 1968. #ASUHumanities ow.ly/QWWZ30rjTPZ

.Arizona State University film prof Kevin Sandler: "The popularity of 'The Godfather' lies in its ability to please both factions, to be read both subversively & prosocially, progressively & conservatively, as cultural critique or crowd-pleasing entertainment." #ASUHumanities ow.ly/ya5S30sbjvu

Kevin Sandler, associate professor of film and media studies in ASU English Dept., teaches a class on the films of Francis Ford Coppola. Sandler spoke to Arizona PBS about the Coppola classic “The Godfather,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. azpbs.org/horizon/2022/0…

Will movie-watching habits revert to what they were pre-covid? Arizona State University's Kevin Sandler isn't so sure. "These streaming services are creating really expensive original content..People are more comfortable now watching big movies at home." ABC15 Arizona ow.ly/9CFP30sgu9i #ASUHumanities

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.Arizona State University film prof Kevin Sandler discusses the rating system & a new Netflix film: "Is 'Blonde’s' NC-17 really much of a selling point, given what viewers are regularly exposed to in their living rooms?" Read more The Conversation U.S.: ow.ly/Rw3n50KBB7T #ASUHumanities

Nick Salerno—renowned film critic, ASU alum and professor at ASU English Dept.—donated his impressive collection of Star Wars memorabilia to ASU Library. Check out the thread below to see if your favorite character is included 👇 #StarWarsDay