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 guest Richard Fairgray (writer/illustrator – Blastosaurus, Black Sand Beach, Tales from Black Sand Beach) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the allegations against Joss Whedon, the firing of Gina Carano from The Mandalorian, why Christopher Plummer is one of the greatest Star Trek villains, and our first look at Jared Leto’s Joker in the “Snyder Cut” of the Justice League movie.
Cast members: Claire Thorne, Drew Siragusa, Justin Peniston, and Barbra Dillon
Special guest: Richard Fairgray (writer/illustrator – Blastosaurus, Black Sand Beach, Tales from Black Sand Beach)
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Segments:
19:50 – (Variety) Sarah Michelle Gellar, More BUFFY Actors Respond to Joss Whedon Allegations: ‘I Stand With All Survivors of Abuse’
36:16 – (Den Of Geek UK, Bleeding Cool) STAR WARS – The Internet Reacts to Gina Carano’s MANDALORIAN Firing/THE MANDALORIAN – Ex-Cast Member Gina Carano Issues Statement
48:08 – (Den Of Geek UK) How Christopher Plummer Became One of the Best Villains in STAR TREK Movie History
1:03:05 – (Vanity Fair) First Look at Jared Leto’s Joker in Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE
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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