ICYMI: SSN’s Top Original Stories For 5/19 – 5/23/14

SSN Franchise Analysis Part One: The Evolution of Batman

In this series, SSN will take a look at one of entertainment’s most enduring characters, from his history to the financial empire of his mythology. (SSN)

SSN Franchise Analysis Part Two: Empire of the Bat

The name “Batman” could be a byword for the very model of an entertainment franchise. Batman characters have appeared in every conceivable form of media, have been reinvented for every generation, and have prompted new goldmines of profits every time. SSN takes a look here. (SSN)

SSN Franchise Analysis Part Three: The Many Faces of Batman

Born in Detective Comics No. 27 (May 1939), the comic book Batman was inspired by the masked avengers of literature and the dime store pulp dramas of the day. SSN takes a look at the icon’s evolving visage over the last 75 years. (SSN)

Memo to Television: The Netflix Assault On Your Emmy Awards Is About To Get Serious

It was last year that Netflix earned 14 Emmy Award nominations and everyone could sense that Netflix’s big Emmy payday wasn’t far off. That time may now be at hand, because while Netflix may be an awards neophyte, it has savvy folks calling the behind the scenes shots. (SSN)

Louis C.K. Gets More Emmy Nominations than Anyone Even Though He Couldn’t Care Less

He’s a comedy genius operating at the top of his game, wearing the mantle of fame with a certain rumpled savoir-faire. SSN looks at the C.K. phenomenon and the most remarkable fact being that he’s alone as an entertainer doing things entirely on his own terms. (SSN)

International Box Office Insight: Why All the Buzz About China?

Is all the fuss justified or is this just another trend likely to burn out? The answer is it will only get hotter: Chinese box office is already at $3.6 billion, is predicted to hit a boiling point of $5B as soon as three years from now, and could hit $7B by 2021. SSN brings you the latest insights. (SSN)

Marvel 101: Your Handy Guide to X-Men: Days of Future Past

Fox releases the film May 23, the seventh in the X-Men franchise that’s grossed $2.3B to date. There’s a lot to keep track of in this new film, which combines both old and new X-Men. SSN has whipped up a character cheat- sheet so that you can sit back and simply enjoy the show. (SSN)