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CBR is on the ground at SXSW London as Marvel Studios’s Avengers: Doomsday campaign begins ramping up in a major way. Fans visiting the Latverian-themed pop-up coffee shop inspired by Doctor Doom were surprised this week by an appearance from Joe and Anthony Russo, who stopped to meet fans, sign autographs, and celebrate the upcoming MCU event film. CBR’s Sean O'Connell is covering the activation live from London and will also be bringing fans an exclusive interview with the Russo Brothers, along with another super-secret surprise tied to the event that Marvel fans will not want to miss! #Marvel #AvengersDoomsday #SXSWLondon #RussoBrothers #DoctorDoom #EntertainmentMedia #CBR #MarvelStudios

CBR’s Caroline M. Ramsburg sat down with Janice and Floyd Pepper of the Electric Mayhem to talk about the brand-new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They discuss how it feels to receive their very own ride and what it was like to collaborate with celebrities like Def Leppard, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and more. Rock on!

🚨 CBR is hiring! 🚨 We're currently looking for talented writers and content creators to join the CBR team across a few exciting openings. If you’re passionate about entertainment, pop culture, anime, gaming, or social media, I’d love to connect! We’re hiring for: 🎬 Movies Contributor For writers who love film, franchises, streaming releases, box office trends, and entertainment analysis. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gRFVkDub 📺 TV Journalist Looking for someone with strong expertise in Network TV who can cover shows, industry updates, and television trends with confidence. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gGyzFiFr 📱 Social Media Coordinator For someone creative, organized, and trend-savvy who understands how to engage audiences across social platforms. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g3MdKX6e 🎮 Anime/Gaming Writer Specifically looking for expertise in One Piece TCG — if you know the cards, the meta, the community, and the strategy, this could be a great fit. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gAvxHEHy Interested or know someone who would be a fit? Feel free to apply directly or send me a message — I’d be happy to share more details. #Hiring #Recruiting #CBR #ComicBookResources #EntertainmentJobs #WritingJobs #JournalismJobs #SocialMediaJobs #AnimeJobs #GamingJobs #OnePieceTCG #PopCultureJobs

What happens when you inject a hyper-targeted campaign into an already buzzing entertainment feed? Last week, our team at CBR launched Star Wars Week alongside our standard content flow and the data proved exactly how much a legacy community responds when you treat their fandom with editorial nuance and interactive storytelling. By meeting fans precisely where they spend their time, this single campaign layer generated remarkable cross-platform visibility and community action: 1.7+ Million Impressions & Views across our social channels, driven by an intentional mix of breaking industry updates, retro gaming nostalgia, and deep comic lore. 14,500+ Organic Engagements, anchored by an incredible 11.13% engagement rate on our native video assets on Instagram. 3,300+ Fan Votes in our centerpiece interactive tournament, the Star Wars Throwdown, which kept audiences returning day after day across Facebook and Instagram to debate and crown the ultimate character. 21,300+ Direct Link Clicks back to CBR.com, proving that authentic content experiences don't just capture attention—they convert passive scrollers into high-intent readers. The Takeaway Audiences don't just want to consume content; they want to participate in it. Star Wars Week highlights the exact balance of themed programming, platform-specific optimization, and audience-first social strategy we prioritize at CBR. A massive shoutout to our editorial, social, and video teams for executing this initiative seamlessly and showing what's possible when a brand respects the fandom. #DigitalMedia #EntertainmentJournalism #ContentStrategy #AudienceEngagement #SocialMediaMarketing #CBR

There is no CBR without Brian Cronin. On May 25th, our resident Comic Book savant celebrated 20 years at this site, which all but guarantees that if you are reading this post, you have read a piece or two authored by Brian. So much has changed on the Internet and in the Comics field since Brian started writing at CBR. But what remains consistent is his skill, his knowledge, his passion, and his professionalism. CBR is beyond lucky to have Brian Cronin writing for us. Here's to the next 20 years. https://lnkd.in/gNcmQdtC

CBR’s Star Wars Throwdown officially concluded this week after generating thousands of votes across Facebook and Instagram through multiple rounds of fan-driven competition. The tournament invited audiences to debate and vote on the greatest Star Wars character of all time, with the finals ultimately coming down to Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. In the end, Darth Vader claimed the championship by a margin of just six votes, highlighting both the strength of the franchise’s fandom and the engagement potential of interactive social formats built around passionate communities. The week-long campaign combined editorial content, platform-native polling, themed social rollouts, and ongoing audience participation to help sustain conversation and engagement throughout Star Wars Week at CBR. #StarWars #AudienceEngagement #SocialMediaStrategy #EntertainmentMedia #CBR #DigitalMedia #CommunityManagement

CBR’s Star Wars Throwdown has become one of our most engaging community activations of the month, generating thousands of votes and ongoing discussion across Facebook and Instagram as fans debate the greatest Star Wars character of all time. The tournament format has allowed audiences to actively participate in the conversation while driving sustained engagement across multiple days of content. From Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader to Princess Leia and Yoda, each matchup has sparked significant fan interaction, comment activity, and repeat participation. As the finals begin to conclude, each Throwdown continues to highlight the value of community-driven entertainment coverage and audience-first social strategy during major themed editorial events like Star Wars Week. #StarWars #SocialMedia #AudienceEngagement #EntertainmentMedia #CBR #DigitalMedia #ContentStrategy #CommunityManagement

This week, CBR is going all in on a galaxy far, far away! Today starts Star Wars Week; a full week of features, reviews, debates, and fan-driven content celebrating one of entertainment’s most enduring franchises. We're having an interactive Star Wars Throwdown tournament, where fans will decide the greatest Star Wars character of all time, alongside new editorial coverage focused on the legacy and future of the franchise — including our review of The Mandalorian & Grogu. With iconic characters, unforgettable moments and the next era of storytelling, Star Wars Week is designed to celebrate the fandom and spark conversation across the community. Follow along all week at CBR.com. #StarWars #TheMandalorian #Grogu #CBR #EntertainmentMedia #PopCulture #Lucasfilm #Marvel #Fandom

Go beyond the headlines with CBR’s The Backstage Pass; our weekly newsletter spotlighting exclusive interviews, industry insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and the biggest conversations shaping fandom and entertainment. This week’s edition features exclusive coverage with the Russo Brothers, including new insight into their work, creative process, and the evolving future of blockbuster storytelling.  If you want a closer look at the people and projects driving pop culture forward, The Backstage Pass delivers it directly to your inbox. Read the latest edition: https://lnkd.in/gQ99zHPs

CBR’s latest Scene Stealer feature spotlights Vincent D’Onofrio and the long-running evolution of Wilson Fisk across Marvel’s television landscape. In our exclusive conversation, D’Onofrio discusses the collaborative process behind sustaining a character over 12+ years, working alongside Charlie Cox and the Daredevil: Born Again creative team, and the importance of continuing to find new dimensions within an established role. The feature explores how performance, writing, and creative trust contribute to building one of the MCU’s most recognizable antagonists. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dn-MmbtB Credits Groomer: Laila Hayani Stylist: Brodie Reardon Shirt: Todd Snyder Pants: Orlebar Brown Shoes: Allen Edmonds Writer: Sean O’Connell Creative Director: Morgan Prouse Photographer: Andrew Lipovsky Producer: Carol Lee Photography Assistant: Trey Choate Special thanks to Daredevil, Disney+, Marvel, and Marvel Studios.