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Den of Geek

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Den of Geek
Website on August 17, 2019
Type of site
Online and print media
Available inEnglish
OwnersDoG Tech LLC
Created bySimon Brew[1]
EditorMike Cecchini (editor-in-chief)[2]
URLdenofgeek
Launched2007;17 years ago(2007)

Den of Geekis a US and UK-based website covering entertainment with a focus onpop culture.[3]The website also issues a bi-annual magazine.

History[edit]

Den of Geekwas founded in 2007 by Simon Brew in London. In 2012, DoG Tech LLC licensedDen of Geekfor the North American markets, opening a New York City office. In 2017,Dennis Publishingentered into a joint venture agreement with DoG Tech, LLC.[4]

In 2019, Dennis Publishing divested its share in Den of Geek World Limited to DoG Tech LLC.

Website[edit]

Den of Geekpublishes entertainment news, reviews,[5]interviews, and features.Den of GeekUS is overseen by editor-in-chief Mike Cecchini,[6][7]while the UK edition of the website is edited by Rosie Fletcher.[8]Den of Geekalso produces video content.[9]

Publishing[edit]

Den of Geekdebuted its print edition in October 2015 at New York Comic Con. The magazine is published twice annually and distributed locally at San Diego Comic-Con in July and New York Comic Con in October.[citation needed]The print edition is edited by Chris Longo.[10]In 2017, the magazine was also launched in the UK.[11]

In 2017, aDen of Geek-branded book,Movie Geek: The Den of Geek Guide to the Movieverse,was published.[12]It was followed in 2019 byTV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation.[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^"Den of Geek editor in chief and founder Simon Brew stands down".The Drum.Archivedfrom the original on July 26, 2018.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  2. ^Donnelly, Rebecca Rubin,Matt; Rubin, Rebecca; Donnelly, Matt (April 24, 2019)."'Avengers: Endgame': Fans and Theaters Assemble for Biggest Marvel Movie Ever ".Archivedfrom the original on February 19, 2020.RetrievedMay 23,2019.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^Ryan, Maureen (July 6, 2018)."A Cult Show's Recipe for Success: Whiskey, Twitter and Complex Women".The New York Times.Archivedfrom the original on July 27, 2020.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  4. ^"Den of Geek founder crowdfunds movie mag to prove print doesn't need to 'cost the Earth'".The Drum.Archivedfrom the original on July 29, 2020.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  5. ^"Watership Down revival slammed as" tame "and" confusing "by critics – but the all-star voice cast gets glowing reviews".Radio Times.Archivedfrom the original on December 27, 2018.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  6. ^"Den of Geek | Maximum Fun".maximumfun.org.Archived fromthe originalon May 23, 2019.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  7. ^"Who will save the world in Avengers: Endgame? Here are the leading fan theories".Archivedfrom the original on April 21, 2019.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  8. ^"DCM April Podcast 2019: Rosie Fletcher, Editor, Den Of Geek | DCM".dcm.co.uk.Archivedfrom the original on May 23, 2019.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  9. ^"Den of Geek videos".Dailymotion.Archivedfrom the original on November 17, 2016.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  10. ^"Authors".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on May 18, 2016.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  11. ^"Den Of Geek UK Launch Print Magazine At MCM London Comic Con".Bleeding Cool News and Rumors.Bleeding Cool. October 27, 2017.Archivedfrom the original on October 19, 2022.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  12. ^"Book Review | Movie Geek: The Den of Geek Guide to the Movieverse".February 14, 2018. Archived fromthe originalon May 23, 2019.RetrievedMay 23,2019.
  13. ^"TV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation".April 10, 2018. Archived fromthe originalon May 23, 2019.RetrievedMay 23,2019– via books.telegraph.co.uk.

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