How the corporate world targets fandom
Corporations are targeting fans as early adopters (and fans don’t seem to mind.)
On Apr 17, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘Captain Underpants,’ ‘Hunger Games’ top library association’s complaint list
Once again, Young Adult and children’s literature top the list of the books that scare us most.
On Apr 15, 2014 by Aja Romano
‘Divergent’ finale film will be split into 2 movies
Is “getting a two-part finale” the new hallmark of YA film adaptations?
On Apr 12, 2014 by Aja Romano
How ‘Divergent’ furthers the demise of the young adult adaptation
Divergent might have been number-one at the box office this weekend, but the YA curse isn’t over yet.
On Mar 26, 2014 by Nico Lang
Fans want Katniss Everdeen added to MTV Movie Awards’ ‘Best Hero’ category
Apparently it’s not ‘ladylike’ to be heroic.
On Mar 20, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw
Move over, ‘Hunger Games’: The next craze in teen dystopia is here
We’re totally OK with the Young Adult dystopia craze if it brings us more of Dylan O’Brien looking haunted and beautiful.
On Mar 18, 2014 by Aja Romano
Is this the new Bechdel Test?
Popular movies still don’t treat women and miniorities equally—here’s a new test to prove it.
On Mar 17, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Awesome archery stuntmen are pretty much Katniss Everdeen in real-life
Or Hawkeye. Your pick.
On Mar 13, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Nebula nominations forecast a change of culture in sci-fi community
Despite recent bouts over sexism in sci-fi, the 2013 Nebulas are a huge win.
On Feb 25, 2014 by Aja Romano
‘Capitol Cuties’ mocks CoverGirl for missing the point of ‘The Hunger Games’
Did CoverGirl even see The Hunger Games?
On Dec 4, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Why ‘Frozen’ and ‘Catching Fire’ won’t do much for women in Hollywood
It’s time we developed a name for that thing Hollywood keeps doing. You know the one.
On Dec 3, 2013 by Aja Romano
Jennifer Lawrence actually stepped off the red carpet to make this girl’s day
Reason No. 2938494 why Jennifer Lawrence is the Internet’s favorite Best Actress winner: this video.
On Nov 12, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski
Make the ultimate fandom mixtape
From Eminem to Death Cab for Cutie to the Goo Goo Dolls, these 10 songs have captured the hearts of fandoms for their commentary on life, love, and loss.
On Oct 3, 2013 by Aja Romano
The first viral promo for ‘Catching Fire’ is a fashion magazine from the future
Capitol Couture is a full-fledged fashion website that blows away most of today’s magazines.
On Aug 21, 2013 by Lisa Granshaw
A beginner’s guide to Cassandra Clare and her “Mortal Instruments”
With hints of Harry Potter, Supernatural, Twilight, and The Hunger Games, Mortal Instruments is Tumblr fandom dynamite.
On Aug 2, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
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