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| creator = Simon Brew<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/07/26/den-geek-editor-chief-and-founder-simon-brew-stands-down|title=Den of Geek editor in chief and founder Simon Brew stands down|website=The Drum|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726084331/https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/07/26/den-geek-editor-chief-and-founder-simon-brew-stands-down|url-status=live}}</ref>
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'''''Den of Geek''''' is a US and UK-based website covering entertainment with a focus on [[pop culture]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/06/arts/television/wynonna-earp-syfy.html|title=A Cult Show's Recipe for Success: Whiskey, Twitter and Complex Women|first=Maureen|last=Ryan|newspaper=The New York Times|date=July 6, 2018|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=July 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727041211/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/06/arts/television/wynonna-earp-syfy.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The website also issues a bi-annual magazine.
'''Den of Geek''' is a media company which publishes a website, magazine and specialty video covering entertainment<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amc.com/shows/humans/talk/2018/06/a-v-club-on-why-to-watch-humans-den-of-geek-views-new-seasons-world|title=A.V. Club on Why to Watch HUMANS; Den of Geek Views New Season's World|website=AMC}}</ref> with a focus on films,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/captain-marvel-reviews-first-reactions-1203143894/|title='Captain Marvel' First Reactions: 'The MCU Feels More Complete'|first1=Jordan|last1=Moreau|date=February 20, 2019}}</ref> television,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.businesstimes.cn/articles/108445/20190228/american-gods-season-2-introduces-sam-black-crow-expands-mad-sweeney-backstory.htm|title='American Gods' Season 2 Introduces Sam Black Crow, Expands Mad Sweeney Backstory|first=Business|last=Times|date=February 28, 2019|website=Business Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/06/arts/television/wynonna-earp-syfy.html|title=A Cult Show's Recipe for Success: Whiskey, Twitter and Complex Women|first=Maureen|last=Ryan|date=July 6, 2018|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> video games,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/horror/2019/05/23/dead-island-2-ps4-xbox-pc-release-thq-nordic/|title=Dead Island 2 Is Still Happening, Confirms THQ Nordic|website=Horror}}</ref> and books.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/07/26/den-geek-editor-chief-and-founder-simon-brew-stands-down|title=Den of Geek editor in chief and founder Simon Brew stands down|website=The Drum}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Den of Geek was founded in 2007 by Simon Brew in London. In 2012, DoG Tech LLC licensed Den of Geek for the American and Canadian markets, expanding the website to the United States and opening a New York City office. In 2017, based on DoG Tech's rapid growth in the United States and worldwide, [[Dennis Publishing]] entered into a joint venture agreement with DoG Tech, LLC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/11/02/den-geek-founder-crowdfunds-movie-mag-prove-print-doesnt-need-cost-the-earth|title=Den of Geek founder crowdfunds movie mag to prove print doesn't need to 'cost the Earth'|website=The Drum}}</ref> In 2015, Den of Geek launched a print magazine. Den of Geek Magazine is currently published bi-annually, with editions released in July timed to [[San Diego Comic-Con]], and October for [[New York Comic Con]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/17/aquaman-movie-magazine-cover-revealed/|title=New 'Aquaman' Movie Magazine Cover Revealed|website=DC}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Den Of Geek UK Launch Print Magazine At MCM London Comic Con |url= https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/10/27/den-of-geek-uk-launch-print-magazine-mcm-london-comic-con/ | publisher=Bleeding Cool}}</ref> In 2017, the first Den of Geek book, ''Movie Geek: The Den of Geek Guide to the Movieverse'' was published.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theunheardnerd.com/book-review-movie-geek-the-den-of-geek-guide-to-the-movieverse/|title=Book Review &#124; Movie Geek: The Den of Geek Guide to the Movieverse|date=February 14, 2018}}</ref> It was followed in 2019 by ''TV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.telegraph.co.uk/Product/Simon-Brew/TV-Geek--The-Den-of-Geek-Guide-for-the-Netflix-Generation/22224930|title=TV Geek : The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation|date=April 10, 2018|via=books.telegraph.co.uk}}</ref>
''Den of Geek'' was founded in 2007 by Simon Brew in London. In 2012, DoG Tech LLC licensed ''Den of Geek'' for the North American markets, opening a New York City office. In 2017, [[Dennis Publishing]] entered into a joint venture agreement with DoG Tech, LLC.<ref name=drum>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/11/02/den-geek-founder-crowdfunds-movie-mag-prove-print-doesnt-need-cost-the-earth|title=Den of Geek founder crowdfunds movie mag to prove print doesn't need to 'cost the Earth'|website=The Drum|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=July 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729224713/https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/11/02/den-geek-founder-crowdfunds-movie-mag-prove-print-doesnt-need-cost-the-earth|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2019, Dennis Publishing divested its share in Den of Geek World Limited to DoG Tech LLC.
==Content==
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Den of Geek publishes entertainment news, reviews,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-12-24/watership-down-revival-slammed-as-tame-and-confusing-by-critics-but-the-all-star-voice-cast-gets-glowing-reviews/|title=Watership Down revival slammed as "tame" and "confusing" by critics – but the all-star voice cast gets glowing reviews|website=Radio Times}}</ref> interviews, and features. Reaching nearly 10 million<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hachette.com.au/simon-brew/tv-geek-the-den-of-geek-guide-for-the-netflix-generation|title=TV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation by Simon Brew - Books|website=www.hachette.com.au}}</ref> readers monthly, the site aims to break current pop-culture and entertainment news through a fan perspective. Den of Geek US is overseen by editor-in-chief Mike Cecchini,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maximumfun.org/tags/den-geek|title=Den of Geek &#124; Maximum Fun|website=www.maximumfun.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Who will save the world in Avengers: Endgame? Here are the leading fan theories |url= https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/mueller-report-impeach-o-meter-kenney-and-climate-change-avengers-fan-theories-parkinson-s-chorus-and-more-1.5103411/who-will-save-the-world-in-avengers-endgame-here-are-the-leading-fan-theories-1.5103428 }}</ref> while the UK edition of the website is edited by Rosie Fletcher.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dcm.co.uk/news/dcm-february-podcast-2019-rosie-fletcher-editor-den-of-geek|title=DCM April Podcast 2019: Rosie Fletcher, Editor, Den Of Geek &#124; DCM|website=www.dcm.co.uk}}</ref> Den of Geek also produces daily video content ranging from celebrity interviews and exclusive entertainment previews to critical takes and movie trailer analyses. Den of Geek's video content is distributed through [[Dailymotion]], [[YouTube]], and social media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailymotion.com/denofgeek|title=Den of Geek videos|website=Dailymotion}}</ref>


==Magazine==
==Website==
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''Den of Geek'' publishes entertainment news, reviews,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-12-24/watership-down-revival-slammed-as-tame-and-confusing-by-critics-but-the-all-star-voice-cast-gets-glowing-reviews/|title=Watership Down revival slammed as "tame" and "confusing" by critics – but the all-star voice cast gets glowing reviews|website=Radio Times|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=December 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227040749/https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-12-24/watership-down-revival-slammed-as-tame-and-confusing-by-critics-but-the-all-star-voice-cast-gets-glowing-reviews/|url-status=live}}</ref> interviews, and features. ''Den of Geek'' US is overseen by editor-in-chief Mike Cecchini,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maximumfun.org/tags/den-geek|title=Den of Geek &#124; Maximum Fun|website=www.maximumfun.org|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523165226/https://www.maximumfun.org/tags/den-geek|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Who will save the world in Avengers: Endgame? Here are the leading fan theories |url= https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/mueller-report-impeach-o-meter-kenney-and-climate-change-avengers-fan-theories-parkinson-s-chorus-and-more-1.5103411/who-will-save-the-world-in-avengers-endgame-here-are-the-leading-fan-theories-1.5103428 |access-date= May 23, 2019 |archive-date= April 21, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190421141858/https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/mueller-report-impeach-o-meter-kenney-and-climate-change-avengers-fan-theories-parkinson-s-chorus-and-more-1.5103411/who-will-save-the-world-in-avengers-endgame-here-are-the-leading-fan-theories-1.5103428 |url-status= live }}</ref> while the UK edition of the website is edited by Rosie Fletcher.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dcm.co.uk/news/dcm-february-podcast-2019-rosie-fletcher-editor-den-of-geek|title=DCM April Podcast 2019: Rosie Fletcher, Editor, Den Of Geek &#124; DCM|website=www.dcm.co.uk|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523165227/https://www.dcm.co.uk/news/dcm-february-podcast-2019-rosie-fletcher-editor-den-of-geek|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Den of Geek'' also produces video content.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailymotion.com/denofgeek|title=Den of Geek videos|website=Dailymotion|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=November 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117143250/https://www.dailymotion.com/denofgeek|url-status=live}}</ref>
Den of Geek debuted 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. The print edition is edited by Chris Longo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.us/us/authors|title=Authors|website=Den of Geek}}</ref> In July 2018, Den of Geek exclusively revealed ''[[Aquaman (2018 film)|Aquaman]]'' movie artwork on the cover of its San Diego Comic Con magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/17/aquaman-movie-magazine-cover-revealed/|title=New 'Aquaman' Movie Magazine Cover Revealed|website=DC}}</ref>

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==Publishing==

''Den of Geek'' debuted 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.{{cn|date=December 2021}} The print edition is edited by Chris Longo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.us/us/authors|title=Authors|website=Den of Geek|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518103300/https://www.denofgeek.us/us/authors|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, the magazine was also launched in the UK.<ref>{{cite news |title= Den Of Geek UK Launch Print Magazine At MCM London Comic Con |newspaper= Bleeding Cool News and Rumors |date= October 27, 2017 |url= https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/10/27/den-of-geek-uk-launch-print-magazine-mcm-london-comic-con/ |publisher= Bleeding Cool |access-date= May 23, 2019 |archive-date= October 19, 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20221019034153/https://bleedingcool.com/2017/10/27/den-of-geek-uk-launch-print-magazine-mcm-london-comic-con/ |url-status= live }}</ref>

In 2017, a ''Den of Geek''-branded book, ''Movie Geek: The Den of Geek Guide to the Movieverse'', was published.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theunheardnerd.com/book-review-movie-geek-the-den-of-geek-guide-to-the-movieverse/|title=Book Review &#124; Movie Geek: The Den of Geek Guide to the Movieverse|date=February 14, 2018|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523165227/https://theunheardnerd.com/book-review-movie-geek-the-den-of-geek-guide-to-the-movieverse/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was followed in 2019 by ''TV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.telegraph.co.uk/Product/Simon-Brew/TV-Geek--The-Den-of-Geek-Guide-for-the-Netflix-Generation/22224930|title=TV Geek : The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation|date=April 10, 2018|via=books.telegraph.co.uk|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523165227/https://books.telegraph.co.uk/Product/Simon-Brew/TV-Geek--The-Den-of-Geek-Guide-for-the-Netflix-Generation/22224930|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|https://denofgeek.com/}}
* {{Official website|https://denofgeek.com/}}

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Revision as of 17:14, 22 August 2023

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

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

History

Den of Geek was founded in 2007 by Simon Brew in London. In 2012, DoG Tech LLC licensed Den of Geek for the North American markets, opening a New York City office. In 2017, Dennis Publishing entered 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

Den of Geek publishes entertainment news, reviews,[5] interviews, and features. Den of Geek US 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 Geek also produces video content.[9]

Publishing

Den of Geek debuted 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, a Den of Geek-branded book, Movie Geek: The Den of Geek Guide to the Movieverse, was published.[12] It was followed in 2019 by TV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Den of Geek editor in chief and founder Simon Brew stands down". The Drum. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved May 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". Archived from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved May 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. Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "Den of Geek founder crowdfunds movie mag to prove print doesn't need to 'cost the Earth'". The Drum. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  5. ^ "Watership Down revival slammed as "tame" and "confusing" by critics – but the all-star voice cast gets glowing reviews". Radio Times. Archived from the original on December 27, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  6. ^ "Den of Geek | Maximum Fun". www.maximumfun.org. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "Who will save the world in Avengers: Endgame? Here are the leading fan theories". Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  8. ^ "DCM April Podcast 2019: Rosie Fletcher, Editor, Den Of Geek | DCM". www.dcm.co.uk. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  9. ^ "Den of Geek videos". Dailymotion. Archived from the original on November 17, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  10. ^ "Authors". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 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. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  12. ^ "Book Review | Movie Geek: The Den of Geek Guide to the Movieverse". February 14, 2018. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  13. ^ "TV Geek : The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation". April 10, 2018. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019 – via books.telegraph.co.uk.
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