Dr Rebecca Williams
@augustaquarius.bsky.social
⭐️Associate Professor
📚 @fanstudies.bsky.social Board Member
🎢 Transmedia Tourism • Experience Economy • Theme Parks • Disney • Participatory Cultures • Media Endings
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💻 https://linktr.ee/drrebeccawilliams
📚 @fanstudies.bsky.social Board Member
🎢 Transmedia Tourism • Experience Economy • Theme Parks • Disney • Participatory Cultures • Media Endings
❤️ Sushi • Margaritas • Minions
🧟♀️ she/her
💻 https://linktr.ee/drrebeccawilliams
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Call for Guest Editors
The International Journal of Disney Studies is planning two exciting special issues (more about them below), and we’re looking to expand our guest editor teams for them! As guest editor, you would wor...
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Thrilled to be guest editing an issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on Global Disney Fandom.
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
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Really excited to have been invited to give some thoughts on the 2026 Super Bowl ads for this deep dive for Canvas8
Check out all the insights below and request access to the full report.
www.canvas8.com/super-bowl-lx
Check out all the insights below and request access to the full report.
www.canvas8.com/super-bowl-lx
Super Bowl LX | Canvas8
www.canvas8.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Really excited to have been invited to give some thoughts on the 2026 Super Bowl ads for this deep dive for Canvas8
Check out all the insights below and request access to the full report.
www.canvas8.com/super-bowl-lx
Check out all the insights below and request access to the full report.
www.canvas8.com/super-bowl-lx
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I will give a hybrid talk on my K-pop book on February 12, 18:30 EST at The Korea Society. Hope to see you there!
For more info, please see:
www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture...
For more info, please see:
www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture...
K-Pop Fandom: Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today with Areum Jeong
Promoting understanding & cooperation between the U.S. & Korea, The Korea Society offers programs, events, & resources on Korean culture, policy & education
www.koreasociety.org
January 14, 2026 at 7:40 AM
I will give a hybrid talk on my K-pop book on February 12, 18:30 EST at The Korea Society. Hope to see you there!
For more info, please see:
www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture...
For more info, please see:
www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture...
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
Let's try this 2025 publication round-up one more time! SIG members: use this form to report any fan or audience studies pubs from 2025. We'll make a list of our collective accomplishments to share at SCMS. Deadline for submissions March 1. forms.gle/igLDtbu2Li6u...
SCMS Fan and Audience Studies -- 2025 Member Publications
It's time to promote your 2025 publications! Enter as many as you want, but please only fan and audience studies-focused publications and only things that came out in 2025. (Save in-press and forthcom...
forms.gle
February 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Let's try this 2025 publication round-up one more time! SIG members: use this form to report any fan or audience studies pubs from 2025. We'll make a list of our collective accomplishments to share at SCMS. Deadline for submissions March 1. forms.gle/igLDtbu2Li6u...
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
Really excited to have been invited to give some thoughts on the 2026 Super Bowl ads for this deep dive for Canvas8
Check out all the insights below and request access to the full report.
www.canvas8.com/super-bowl-lx
Check out all the insights below and request access to the full report.
www.canvas8.com/super-bowl-lx
Super Bowl LX | Canvas8
www.canvas8.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Really excited to have been invited to give some thoughts on the 2026 Super Bowl ads for this deep dive for Canvas8
Check out all the insights below and request access to the full report.
www.canvas8.com/super-bowl-lx
Check out all the insights below and request access to the full report.
www.canvas8.com/super-bowl-lx
CFP: Besides the Screen Ningbo 2026: Audiences, Subjects & Agents
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
June 4-6, 2026
Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2026
besidesthescreen.com
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
June 4-6, 2026
Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2026
besidesthescreen.com
Besides the Screen – Besides the Screen Network
besidesthescreen.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
CFP: Besides the Screen Ningbo 2026: Audiences, Subjects & Agents
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
June 4-6, 2026
Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2026
besidesthescreen.com
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
June 4-6, 2026
Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2026
besidesthescreen.com
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CFP: Monster Media Conference
University of Edinburgh
18-19 June 2026 (abstracts due 15 March 2026)
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/01/...
University of Edinburgh
18-19 June 2026 (abstracts due 15 March 2026)
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/01/...
cfp | call for papers
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
CFP: Monster Media Conference
University of Edinburgh
18-19 June 2026 (abstracts due 15 March 2026)
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/01/...
University of Edinburgh
18-19 June 2026 (abstracts due 15 March 2026)
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/01/...
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
HBO's gay hockey romance series was a breakout hit—and it's already boosting sales for the sport, just in time for Milan's winter games. f-st.co/e6SGxAl
Will 'Heated Rivalry' do for Olympic ice hockey what Taylor Swift did for the Super Bowl?
HBO's gay hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry' was a breakout hit—and it's already boosting ticket sales for the sport, just in time for Milan's Winter Games.
f-st.co
February 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
HBO's gay hockey romance series was a breakout hit—and it's already boosting sales for the sport, just in time for Milan's winter games. f-st.co/e6SGxAl
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
Last week on Wonkhe: Doris Ruth Eikhof offers lessons from the film and TV industry on the use of data on equalities, diversity, and inclusion in REF wonkhe.com/blogs/what-n...
What not to do about diversity data and REF
Doris Ruth Eikhof offers lessons from the film and TV industry on the use of data on equalities, diversity, and inclusion in REF
wonkhe.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Last week on Wonkhe: Doris Ruth Eikhof offers lessons from the film and TV industry on the use of data on equalities, diversity, and inclusion in REF wonkhe.com/blogs/what-n...
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
I'm conducting a research study to learn more about video game players' attitudes toward generative AI. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. tinyurl.com/videogameAIs...
#gaming #videogames #videogame
#gaming #videogames #videogame
February 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I'm conducting a research study to learn more about video game players' attitudes toward generative AI. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. tinyurl.com/videogameAIs...
#gaming #videogames #videogame
#gaming #videogames #videogame
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
Another special issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on "Mickey and Minnie Mouse at 100" is also looking for 1 more guest editor to work alongside the fantastic Joel Gray & Peter Cullen Bryan. More details in the post below.
Thrilled to be guest editing an issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on Global Disney Fandom.
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Call for Guest Editors
The International Journal of Disney Studies is planning two exciting special issues (more about them below), and we’re looking to expand our guest editor teams for them! As guest editor, you would wor...
docs.google.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Another special issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on "Mickey and Minnie Mouse at 100" is also looking for 1 more guest editor to work alongside the fantastic Joel Gray & Peter Cullen Bryan. More details in the post below.
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
New article ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Melton, J., & Karmelic, J. (2026). Reconsidering the “Exceptionally” Talented Middle-Aged Man: Fan Responses, Cancel Culture, and Authenticity in Mark Kozelek’s Late-Career Resurgence Jack Melton and Jeri Karmelic. Rock Music Studies, 1–18.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.1080/1940...
Melton, J., & Karmelic, J. (2026). Reconsidering the “Exceptionally” Talented Middle-Aged Man: Fan Responses, Cancel Culture, and Authenticity in Mark Kozelek’s Late-Career Resurgence Jack Melton and Jeri Karmelic. Rock Music Studies, 1–18.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.1080/1940...
Reconsidering the “Exceptionally” Talented Middle-Aged Man: Fan Responses, Cancel Culture, and Authenticity in Mark Kozelek’s Late-Career Resurgence Jack Melton and Jeri Karmelic
This research examines fan responses to allegations of sexual misconduct against prolific indie songwriter Mark Kozelek (Sun Kil Moon) on an indie-focused subreddit between 2014 and 2022. Using eth...
doi.org
February 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM
New article ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Melton, J., & Karmelic, J. (2026). Reconsidering the “Exceptionally” Talented Middle-Aged Man: Fan Responses, Cancel Culture, and Authenticity in Mark Kozelek’s Late-Career Resurgence Jack Melton and Jeri Karmelic. Rock Music Studies, 1–18.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.1080/1940...
Melton, J., & Karmelic, J. (2026). Reconsidering the “Exceptionally” Talented Middle-Aged Man: Fan Responses, Cancel Culture, and Authenticity in Mark Kozelek’s Late-Career Resurgence Jack Melton and Jeri Karmelic. Rock Music Studies, 1–18.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.1080/1940...
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
New work: a review of After Mass Media by @drtvlotz.bsky.social in Continuum. Important book for TV studies, lots to learn from it. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
After mass media: storytelling for microaudiences in the twenty-first century
Published in Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies (Ahead of Print, 2026)
www.tandfonline.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
New work: a review of After Mass Media by @drtvlotz.bsky.social in Continuum. Important book for TV studies, lots to learn from it. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
A Welsh drag queen has set out to dazzle audiences across the UK on her new tour designed to uplift drag and queer artists
Interview: Marmalade, the Welsh drag queen championing queer talent
Ella Groves A Welsh drag queen has set out to dazzle audiences across the UK on her new tour designed to uplift drag and queer artists. Cardiff-based queen Marmalade shot to fame due to her appearance...
wp.me
February 7, 2026 at 9:20 AM
A Welsh drag queen has set out to dazzle audiences across the UK on her new tour designed to uplift drag and queer artists
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
Sam Langsdale’s book “Searching for Feminist Superheroes: Gender, Sexuality, and Race in Marvel Comics” won the Charles Hatfield Book Prize from the Comics Studies Society. While many books about representation catalog problematic elements, Langsdale searches for progressive alternatives. 1/8
February 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Sam Langsdale’s book “Searching for Feminist Superheroes: Gender, Sexuality, and Race in Marvel Comics” won the Charles Hatfield Book Prize from the Comics Studies Society. While many books about representation catalog problematic elements, Langsdale searches for progressive alternatives. 1/8
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
EXCLUSIVE: We sat down with Phantom Peak's Co-Founder and Creative Director, Nick Moran, to discuss the show's new Westfield Stratford City venue and what's in store for the townsfolk in Phantom Peak's final season at Canada Water. www.immersiverumours.com/post/exclusi...
Exclusive: Nick Moran on Phantom Peak's new Stratford venue - Immersive Rumours
We sat down with Phantom Peak's Co-Founder and Creative Director, Nick Moran, to discuss the show's new Westfield Stratford City venue, and what's in store for the townsfolk in Phantom Peak's final se...
www.immersiverumours.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:13 PM
EXCLUSIVE: We sat down with Phantom Peak's Co-Founder and Creative Director, Nick Moran, to discuss the show's new Westfield Stratford City venue and what's in store for the townsfolk in Phantom Peak's final season at Canada Water. www.immersiverumours.com/post/exclusi...
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
Read an interview with James Fenwick, co-editor of Studying Unmade, Unseen and Unreleased Film and Television: Histories, Theories, Methods.
A comprehensive study uncovering the hidden histories of film and television projects abandoned despite major investment.
Read it 👉https://ow.ly/Pav650Y7FIV
A comprehensive study uncovering the hidden histories of film and television projects abandoned despite major investment.
Read it 👉https://ow.ly/Pav650Y7FIV
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Read an interview with James Fenwick, co-editor of Studying Unmade, Unseen and Unreleased Film and Television: Histories, Theories, Methods.
A comprehensive study uncovering the hidden histories of film and television projects abandoned despite major investment.
Read it 👉https://ow.ly/Pav650Y7FIV
A comprehensive study uncovering the hidden histories of film and television projects abandoned despite major investment.
Read it 👉https://ow.ly/Pav650Y7FIV
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
New article in Acta Psychologica ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Sense or sensibility? Exploring the motivations behind fandom nationalism expression in China
#FanStudies
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Sense or sensibility? Exploring the motivations behind fandom nationalism expression in China
#FanStudies
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Sense or sensibility? Exploring the motivations behind fandom nationalism expression in China
Organized fandom has become a defining feature of contemporary subculture, sociocultural dynamics, and even political discourse. In China, however, di…
www.sciencedirect.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
New article in Acta Psychologica ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Sense or sensibility? Exploring the motivations behind fandom nationalism expression in China
#FanStudies
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Sense or sensibility? Exploring the motivations behind fandom nationalism expression in China
#FanStudies
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
New article ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Driessen, S., & Harder, S. K. (2026). #WeGotYou: examining the intersections of believability, cancel culture, and fandom (in a not-cancel case). Social Semiotics, 1–17.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.1080/1035...
Driessen, S., & Harder, S. K. (2026). #WeGotYou: examining the intersections of believability, cancel culture, and fandom (in a not-cancel case). Social Semiotics, 1–17.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.1080/1035...
#WeGotYou: examining the intersections of believability, cancel culture, and fandom (in a not-cancel case)
In 2022, Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter faced sexual assault allegations from three women. Carter, during his boyband career branded as the “innocent, young, baby” of the band, did not receive ...
doi.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
New article ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Driessen, S., & Harder, S. K. (2026). #WeGotYou: examining the intersections of believability, cancel culture, and fandom (in a not-cancel case). Social Semiotics, 1–17.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.1080/1035...
Driessen, S., & Harder, S. K. (2026). #WeGotYou: examining the intersections of believability, cancel culture, and fandom (in a not-cancel case). Social Semiotics, 1–17.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.1080/1035...
Another special issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on "Mickey and Minnie Mouse at 100" is also looking for 1 more guest editor to work alongside the fantastic Joel Gray & Peter Cullen Bryan. More details in the post below.
Thrilled to be guest editing an issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on Global Disney Fandom.
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Call for Guest Editors
The International Journal of Disney Studies is planning two exciting special issues (more about them below), and we’re looking to expand our guest editor teams for them! As guest editor, you would wor...
docs.google.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Another special issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on "Mickey and Minnie Mouse at 100" is also looking for 1 more guest editor to work alongside the fantastic Joel Gray & Peter Cullen Bryan. More details in the post below.
Thrilled to be guest editing an issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on Global Disney Fandom.
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Call for Guest Editors
The International Journal of Disney Studies is planning two exciting special issues (more about them below), and we’re looking to expand our guest editor teams for them! As guest editor, you would wor...
docs.google.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Thrilled to be guest editing an issue of @ijdisneystudies.bsky.social on Global Disney Fandom.
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Currently seeking co-editors to work on the issue so please check out the call below #FanStudies #DisneyStudies
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
CFP: Monster Media Conference
University of Edinburgh
18-19 June 2026 (abstracts due 15 March 2026)
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/01/...
University of Edinburgh
18-19 June 2026 (abstracts due 15 March 2026)
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/01/...
cfp | call for papers
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
CFP: Monster Media Conference
University of Edinburgh
18-19 June 2026 (abstracts due 15 March 2026)
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/01/...
University of Edinburgh
18-19 June 2026 (abstracts due 15 March 2026)
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/01/...
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
Got a question about the new journal Creator and Influencer Studies? We have answers.
As a friendly reminder, please do not DM me with submissions questions but email them to jessmaddox [at] uga [dot] edu
As a friendly reminder, please do not DM me with submissions questions but email them to jessmaddox [at] uga [dot] edu
February 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Got a question about the new journal Creator and Influencer Studies? We have answers.
As a friendly reminder, please do not DM me with submissions questions but email them to jessmaddox [at] uga [dot] edu
As a friendly reminder, please do not DM me with submissions questions but email them to jessmaddox [at] uga [dot] edu
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Williams
Film and high-end television production spend in the UK hit £6.8 billion last year, representing a 22% increase on 2024, according to analysis by the British Film Institute (BFI).
UK screen sector celebrates 'steady' growth - Arts Professional
Film and high-end television production spend in the UK hit £6.8 billion last year, representing a 22% increase on 2024, according to analysis by the British
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Film and high-end television production spend in the UK hit £6.8 billion last year, representing a 22% increase on 2024, according to analysis by the British Film Institute (BFI).
