In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Russell Nohelty (USA Today bestselling writer - Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter Vol. 4) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including remembering the work of director Wolfgang Petersen, The Sandman's surprise two-part episode, the debate of robots vs. lawyers, and She-Hulk's sex positivity.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Avallone (writer - Drawing Blood, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark), Thomas Parham (writer - Hailing Frequencies Open, Professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University), and Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of ComicCon.com / the Comics on TV Columnist at Rotten Tomatoes / co-host - Tread Perilously podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Tron (1982) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film was ahead of its time, how modern audiences might view the world of Tron, the panelists' own personal histories with video games and arcades, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Tron abound in this panel discussion!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon is joined by special guest Arnon Shorr (writer - The Pirate Captain Toldeano, Glimpse, End of the Story, José and the Pirate Captain Toledano) to participate in an exciting discussion regarding his approach to writing for both the film and comic book mediums, the process of adapting his work between mediums, the impact that stories like José and the Pirate Captain Toledano have on readers, and much more.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Adam P. Knave (writer - Amelia Cole, Once & Future Queen) and D.J. Kirkbride (writer - Amelia Cole, Once & Future Queen) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the impact of Batman: Knightfall nearly 30 years later, the fate of The Flash film, learning about climate change through comics, why Prey is the perfect template for Predator movies.
Fanbase Press Contributor Kevin Sharp takes part in a San Diego Comic-Con 2022 roundtable interview with actor Lindsay Whisler (How We Roll) to discuss the character of Rose and her work in the Audible podcast, Moriarty: The Devil's Game. (Beware: Minor SPOILERS for Moriarty: The Devil's Game are present in this interview!)
Fanbase Press Contributor Kevin Sharp takes part in a San Diego Comic-Con 2022 roundtable interview with actor Phil LaMarr (Justice League Unlimited, Pulp Fiction) to discuss the character of Sherlock Holmes and his work in the Audible podcast, Moriarty: The Devil's Game. (Beware: Minor SPOILERS for Moriarty: The Devil's Game are present in this interview!)
Fanbase Press Contributor Kevin Sharp takes part in a San Diego Comic-Con 2022 roundtable interview with star Dominic Monaghan (The Lords of The Rings, Lost) to discuss the origins of his involvement in the Audible podcast, Moriarty: The Devil's Game. (Beware: Minor SPOILERS for Moriarty: The Devil's Game are present in this interview!)
Fanbase Press Guest Contributor Kevin Sharp takes part in a San Diego Comic-Con 2022 round table interview with showrunner Christopher Rogers (Halt and Catch Fire) to discuss adapting the hit comic series, Paper Girls, into a TV series and what viewers can anticipate. (Beware: Minor SPOILERS for Paper Girls are present in this interview!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Phillip Kelly (The POPSKL Podcast Group) and Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the Predator prequel, Prey (2022), in light of the film's recent release, with topics including the theme of "othering" present in the story, the riveting performances by Amber Midthunder and Dakota Beavers, the implications of that "special" item, the panelists' Predator face preferences (and other general Predator snobbery), and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Prey abound in this panel discussion!)
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the "The New Face of Jewish Comics" panel (originally recorded on Friday, July 22, 2022) during which Arnon Z. Shorr (filmmaker/screenwriter/author - José and the Pirate Captain Toledano), Fabrice Sapolsky (author - Intertwined), Dani Colman (author - The Unfinished Corner), and Ramy Dubrow (author - Partisan 42) discussed Jewish-forward, Jewish-positive representation in comics and graphic novels.
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the "Comicspocalypse: Why Dystopia Sells in Comics" panel (originally recorded on Sunday, July 24, 2022) during which David Pepose (writer, Savage Avengers), David M. Booher (writer, Canto), Desirée Proctor (co-writer, Nuclear Power), and Erica Harrell (co-writer, Nuclear Power) discussed why dystopian stories remain so popular in comics, and what we can learn from stories which feature characters and/or societies that are beset by great injustices.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - Avatar: Adapt or Die, Green Lantern: Earth One) and Gavin Hignight (writer - Tekken: Bloodline, The Concrete World) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including remembering Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols, why Warner Bros. Discovery cancelled Batgirl, how Mad Max: Fury Road inspired Prey, and how Andor is depicting a post-Trumpian world.
Fanbase Press Guest Contributor Kevin Sharp takes part in a San Diego Comic-Con 2022 roundtable interview with actors Camryn Jones (Pacific Rim: The Black) and Sofia Rosinsky (Fast Layne) to discuss their roles of Tiff and Mac in the Paper Girls TV series. (Beware: Minor SPOILERS for Paper Girls are present in this interview!)
Fanbase Press Guest Contributor Kevin Sharp takes part in a San Diego Comic-Con 2022 roundtable interview with comic creators Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Saga) and Cliff Chiang (Human Target, Wonder Woman) to discuss adapting their hit comic series, Paper Girls, into a TV series and what viewers can expect. (Beware: Minor SPOILERS for Paper Girls are present in this interview!)
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the "Forging New Pathways for Comics in Academia" panel (originally recorded on Thursday, July 21, 2022) during which Dr. Theresa Rojas (founding director, The Latinx Comic Arts Festival), Amber Padilla (artist, The Secret Garden on 81st Street), and Katlin Marisol Sweeney-Romero (PhD candidate in English, The Ohio State University) discussed the various applications of print and digital comics from an academic perspective and the new pathways that are being forged across mediums in the 21st century.
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the "Comics Catalog Curation for Adults" panel (originally recorded on Thursday, July 21, 2022) during Matthew Noe (librarian, Harvard Medical School), Moni Barrette (director of Collection Development & Publisher Relations, Library Pass), Jordan Hart (writer, Ripple Effects), and Jameson Rohrer (judge, 2022 Eisner Awards) discussed what they consider when curating a comics catalog for adult readers, including avenues for finding both mainstream and independent titles, how to curate an inclusive catalog in terms of creators, characters, and stories, how to navigate challenging themes and content, and more.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Ashleigh Popplewell (visual artist) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including honoring the passing of veteran actor David Warner, the takeaways from SDCC 2022, how Death of Superman changed superhero deaths, and reactions to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer.