Your daily digest of the entertainment business news you need to read. Welcome! As a "serious business journalist type," I don't always talk about my vast array of geek interests. But one that I've openly expressed is my love for Superman. I was exposed to the Christopher Reeves film at just the right moment in my childhood, locking in all that red, blue and gold imagery in nostalgic goodness. His alter ego being a mild-mannered reporter didn't hurt either. To say I'm excited for next week's "Superman" would be an understatement, but I was shocked to learn from today's lead story that there would be little fanfare for the film or any other DC project at San Diego Comic-Con July 24-27. In fact, most of the major studios are opting to skip what's known as the Super Bowl for geeks. Considering superhero films have struggled lately, I figured the studios would try to generate anywhere they could get it — especially in an environment as welcoming as Comic-Con. Our exclusive from Umberto Gonzalez breaks down why this year is different. And that's it for the first week of our revamped newsletter, as I'll be out for the Fourth of July holiday. How did I do? Constructive feedback is always welcome, and I'm always looking for ways to improve your experience, so feel free to send me an email. Roger Cheng 
Superhero films have been on a slump, from disappointments such as "Thunderbolts" to outright flops like "Kraven the Hunter." Which is why it's surprising that most of the major studios — Marvel and DC in particular — have opted to skip Comic-Con. Insiders tell TheWrap that it's a combination of bad timing, with films opening right around the time of the conference, as well as the cost to make an appearance. But an underlying theme is that it's harder to make a splash at the Con. Although this year, it looks like the field is clear for those willing to brave the throngs of passionate fans — such as Amazon MGM Studios, which is making its first-ever appearance in the famed Hall H venue at Comic-Con. 
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