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 David Accampo and Chris Anderson (Spectral: A Showcase of Fear – launching on Kickstarter on June 7th) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including honoring the passing of actor Ray Liotta, the state of comic conventions moving forward, looking back at Alien3 30 years later, and a trailer roundup featuring Thor: Love and Thunder, Andor, and Willow.
Host: Barbra Dillon
Special guests: David Accampo and Chris Anderson (Spectral: A Showcase of Fear – launching on Kickstarter on June 7th)
This month’s sponsor: Ripple Effects is a five-issue series that explores life as a superhero with an invisible disability. In a world that is no stranger to superheroes, George Gibson is invulnerable to physical harm but fights every day to stay alive. Suffering from an acute case of type 1 diabetes, his invincibility is offset by a defective pancreas that must be monitored and treated daily. This incurable disease makes George’s body both his greatest strength and his eternal weakness.
What sets this series apart is a positive, person-first representation about life with a chronic disease . . . which just so happens to also include superhuman abilities. But, Ripple Effects isn’t just a story about a character with an incurable disease. It’s also a thrilling and relevant superhero tale that touches on the difficulty of finding a work/life balance, the class struggles and economic inequality experienced by many in our nation, and the desire to help others during trying times. Available digitally through Hoopla starting in June 2022. Pre-order a printed copy of the collected trade paperback at www.RippleEffectsComic.com!
*For listeners interested in learning more about the Woodland Creatures Kickstarter campaign mentioned in today’s episode, be sure to click here!
Segments:
24:04 – (Variety) Remembering Ray Liotta, Who Played Characters From the Dark Side With Indelible Style
28:49 – (The Comics Beat) ReedPop and the incredible shrinking world of comic-cons
41:46 – (Fangoria) Faith and Fury – ALIEN³ at 30
53:40 – (io9, THR) TRAILER ROUNDUP:
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Launches Electrifying New Trailer
The First ANDOR Trailer Is Like No STAR WARS You’ve Ever Seen
Warwick Davis’ Willow Returns in the First TV Series Trailer
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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