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 Tasha Huo (writer/executive producer, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft) and Chris Anderson (co-founder/creator, Power Pulp Comics) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including looking back at Mortal Kombat 30 years later, why AI and androids are now the center of the Alien franchise, and James Gunn’s plans to make the DCU like Game of Thrones.
Hosts: Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President) and Claire Thorne (creator, A Geek’s Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space)
Special Guests: Tasha Huo (writer/executive producer, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft) and Chris Anderson (co-founder/creator, Power Pulp Comics)
This month’s sponsor: GeekFest Film Fest
If you haven’t experienced GeekFest Film Festivals, this Fall is your chance! The GeekFest film festival is back for its 12th year and will be hosting events at Long Beach Comic Con from August 30-31, Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR, from September 5-7, and Los Angeles Comic Con from September 26-28. Check out the screenings and the GeekFest Women of Sci-Fi and Horror Panels with special guests including Gigi Edgley, Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, Naomi Grossman, Devanny Pinn, Vera Vanguard, Gigi Gustin, and more. And stop by the GeekFest Booth for merch and special guest appearances at each convention. Be sure to visit www.geekfestla.com for events and schedules.
Segments:
34:23 – (Polygon) 30 years later, the original MORTAL KOMBAT movie still does one thing better than most of the games
53:28 – (Den of Geek) ALIEN: Androids and AI Are Now the Center of the Franchise
1:08:09 – (GeekTyrant) James Gunn Says the DCU Will Be More Like GAME OF THRONES and STAR WARS Than the MCU
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Sean Foster
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