io9: We Come From the Future

Hosted by Annalee Newitz and Esther Inglis-Arkell.

io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today. Annalee Newitz, editor in chief of io9, and Esther Inglis Arkell, io9 writer, cover science fiction and science fact in a studio format with segments including... Read More

Harry Potter and the Great Fan Scandals

Friday, October 26th, 2012 – running time 13:43

From Harry Potter to Sherlock Holmes, fandom can be the lifeblood of any good story. But there is a darkside to it as well, as we uncover the more unsavory and salacious aspects of fandom and fan-fiction on this episode of We Come From the Future.

From Harry Potter to Sherlock Holmes, fandom can be the lifeblood of any good story. But there is a darkside to it as well, as we uncover the more unsavory and salacious aspects of fandom and fan-fiction on this episode of We Come From the Future.

Fanpacolypse

Annalee and Esther cover the most outrageous examples of what happens when Fandom goes on a rampage.

00:27 | Play

Fan Fiction Drama

Annalee interviews fan fiction experts Aja Romano and Cecilia Tan on the various types of fan fiction and where to find them.

04:55 | Play

Why Batman isn't a Compelling Character

Esther gives her response to a number of viewer comments questioning her view that Batman isn't a compelling character.

11:24 | Play

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Show Title:
io9: We Come From the Future
Description:
io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today.
Categories:
Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Apr 13, 2012
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