
Steve Granelli
@stevegranelli
Ph.D., Communication Studies professor at Northeastern. Wrestling & pop culture.
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From #Aerie to #Target to #UltaBeauty, themed product lines promoting #Wicked seem inescapable. Why are so many brands collaborating with the upcoming movie musical? A Northeastern U. expert explains: bit.ly/3UlJcp7


At a time when #superhero stories are losing steam, #HBO’s Batman spinoff #ThePenguin found success not with superpowers but a gritty crime story. A Northeastern U. expert explains why it could be a model for studios moving forward. ⤵️ bit.ly/4eRhJDl

From #Dune to #Wicked, why is everyone going crazy for movie theater popcorn buckets? 🍿 Northeastern U. experts explain the phenomenon: ⤵️ bit.ly/4h51PGM

With #TheTraitors season 3, which brings together stars from #Survivor to #SellingSunset, reality TV’s “Avengers” are back. A Northeastern U. expert explains how the “expanded universe” model can broaden a show’s reach — and how it can go wrong. ⤵️ bit.ly/4jkYfdM




Season 3 of "The White Lotus" is again the talk of the town. What makes the show so popular? A Northeastern U. pop culture expert breaks down the HBO series's success: bit.ly/4bLaPQ9



What makes #TheWhiteLotus so popular? A Northeastern CAMD pop culture expert breaks down the #HBO show’s success. ⤵️ bit.ly/3XRz2yu


Why are fans upset about "The Last of Us" season two? Northeastern U. experts say HBO’s hit adaptation of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic video game tests the limits of fandom and parasocial relationships. Read more: bit.ly/42UgKy9

From “The Last of Us” to “Borderlands,” Hollywood and the gaming industry have become increasingly intertwined, a Northeastern U. expert explains. Read more: bit.ly/4jDj04a

James Gunn’s #Superman offers an optimistic, hopeful, kind take on the cape-wearing Kryptonian. It’s exactly what audiences want and need, a Northeastern U. pop culture expert says. bit.ly/4kza6nT

Why is everyone watching #LoveIsland? The show is being churned out in, more or less, real time, creating a sense of immediacy, a Northeastern U. pop culture expert says. Plus, it offers plenty of avenues for fan engagement. bit.ly/3IAIjWC