In The Fanbase Weekly, the Fanbase Press staff and a host of special guests from across the pop culture spectrum discuss the top geek stories of the week.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Steven Melching (writer – Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Resistance / podcaster – Cartoon Barroom) and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor, “Between the Panels” Interview Series) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including a look back at Game of Thrones 10 years later, the closure of LA’s ArcLight Cinemas, Disney’s “real” lightsabers, and our weekly trailer roundup featuring In Search of Tomorrow, Army of the Dead, and F9.
Cast members: Claire Thorne, Phillip Kelly, and Barbra Dillon
Special guests: Steven Melching (writer – Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Resistance / podcaster – Cartoon Barroom) and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor, “Between the Panels” Interview Series)
This month’s sponsor: This episode of The Fanbase Weekly Podcast is sponsored by the Dreamer Comics Podcast, which is now recording on Stereo. The Dreamer Comics Podcast talks about the process of how comics are made. Each week, they interview a different writer, penciler, inker, colorist, editor, letterer, marketer, or you name it – as long as they break down their craft. Check out their live shows on the app Stereo by going to stereo.com/omarspahi.
Segments:
29:22 – (Den of Geek UK) GAME OF THRONES at 10 – The Series That Changed TV Forever
46:54 – (THR, The Mary Sue) How the Cinerama Dome Became a Hollywood Landmark/Celebs Mourn the Closure of LA’s Iconic Arclight Cinemas
1:04:50 – (Gizmodo) Disney’s ‘Real’ Lightsaber Is Inspired by… Tape Measures?
1:17:45 – (GeekTyrant, io9, THR) TRAILER ROUND UP:
– 80s Sci-Fi Films Explored in Trailer For The Nostalgic Documentary IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW
– Zack Snyder’s ARMY OF THE DEAD Drops Its Intense New Trailer
– F9 Filmmaker Justin Lin Breaks Down Trailer and Teases Trip to Space
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Bryant Dillon
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