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 this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Candice Colbert (artist, Terminator: Salvation VR Experience / co-host – X-Aspirations podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the lack of representation for individuals with disabilities in sci-fi (and Hollywood), the Oscars’ new category, why Supergirl should be the center of the DC universe, and why Star Wars doesn’t work in China.
Cast members: Bryant Dillon, Claire Thorne, and Barbra DillonSpecial guest: Candice Colbert (artist, Terminator: Salvation VR Experience / co-host – X-Aspirations podcast)
Segments:
17:51 – (io9) Staircases in Space: Why Are Places in Science Fiction Not Wheelchair-Accessible?
35:21 – (GeekTyrant) The Oscars Are Adding a New Category For “Outstanding Popular Film” – They Must Be Desperate/Apparently That New “Outstanding Popular Film” Category Came From Disney-ABC
49:37 – (io9) Warner Bros. Is Finally Realizing Supergirl Should Be the Center of the DC Universe
1:01:01 – (Comic Book Resources) ROGUE ONE’s Donnie Yen Explains Why STAR WARS Doesn’t Work in China
