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The flagship podcast of the @fanbasepress.bsky.social Podcast Network. We discuss the top geek news stories each week with an assortment of special guests!
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Ep. #278 of THE FANBASE WEEKLY #podcast Is Live with Special Guests @noethematt.bsky.social & @historycomics.bsky.social Discussing The #AI Attack on #Libraries & More of the Latest #GeekNews (via @404media.co @empiremagazine.bsky.social & @io9dotcom.bsky.social)

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Comicon: Thought Bubble 2025: Things I Learnt From The Dystopian Comics Panel
comicon.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
IGN: New STAR TREK Comic Spotlights Lieutenant Uhura for Black History Month
New Star Trek Comic Spotlights Lieutenant Uhura for Black History Month - IGN
IDW's newest Star Trek comic focuses on Lieutenant Uhura, putting a fresh spin on one of the most beloved Trek episodes of all time.
www.ign.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Variety: LEGEND OF ZELDA Movie First Look Reveals Link and ZELDA in Live Action
‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie First Look Reveals Link and Zelda in Live Action
The first look at Sony and Nintendo's live-action "Legend of Zelda" movie is here.
variety.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Entertainment Weekly: Stephen King reveals his thoughts on the big ending change in THE RUNNING MAN (exclusive)
Stephen King reveals his thoughts on the big ending change in 'The Running Man' (exclusive)
Stephen King, who wrote the 1982 novel upon which 'The Running Man' is based, shares his thoughts with EW about that big ending change in the film.
ew.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
@playbill.com: BUFFY Musical ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING Will Get NYC Concert Performance

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Buffy Musical Once More, With Feeling Will Get NYC Concert Performance
The Rat NYC will host two performances of the live edition of the 2001 TV episode.
playbill.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
@futurism.com: ChatGPT Now Linked to Way More Deaths Than the Caffeinated Lemonade That Panera Pulled Off the Market in Disgrace

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ChatGPT Now Linked to Way More Deaths Than the Caffeinated Lemonade That Panera Pulled Off the Market in Disgrace
ChatGPT has been publicly linked to at least eight deaths. OpenAI has announced no plans to take it off the market.
futurism.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Den of Geek: GHOSTBUSTERS: Dan Aykroyd Revealed Surprise Spinoff Is Canon
Ghostbusters: Dan Aykroyd Revealed Surprise Spinoff Is Canon
Casper the Friendly Ghost is now officially part of the Ghostbusters universe.
www.denofgeek.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
BLEEDING COOL: Lewis Trondheim Compares Angoulême Situation To Asterix Comics
Lewis Trondheim Compares Angoulême Situation To Asterix Comics
Lewis Trondheim compares the Angoulême Comic Art Festival situation to that of Asterix the Gaul
bleedingcool.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
ComicsBeat: The Rocketeer teams up with Amelia Earhart in new comic series this February
The Rocketeer teams up with Amelia Earhart in new comic series this February
IDW has announced details for The Rocketeer: The Island, a new comic based on a never published outline by creator Dave Stevens.
www.comicsbeat.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ComicsBeat: Kickstarter staff strike ends
Kickstarter staff strike ends
The platform's unionized workers, Kickstarter United, gained "historic protections" against AI and more after striking for 42 days.
www.comicsbeat.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
POPVERSE: Before GAME OF THRONES, George R. R. Martin remembers being fan number one at the very first New York comic con
Before Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin remembers being fan number one at the very first New York comic con
The Game of Thrones author talks about meeting Steve Ditko, the sudden growth of New York Comic Con, and compares it to the wild ride that the current show is.
www.thepopverse.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
@io9.com: BLACK PANTHER 3 is Officially Ryan Coogler’s Next Movie

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‘Black Panther 3’ is Officially Ryan Coogler’s Next Movie
You asked, and Coogler's finally confirmed it: his next movie to hit the big screen will be another 'Black Panther.'
gizmodo.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
@geektyrant.com: Lucasfilm Is "Much More Involved" in New STAR WARS: THE NINTH JEDI Animated Series - “It Was Such a Big Endeavor”

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Lucasfilm Is "Much More Involved" in New STAR WARS: THE NINTH JEDI Animated Series - “It Was Such a Big Endeavor” — GeekTyrant
Across three volumes, Star Wars: Visions has given fans a wild mix of stunning and imaginative stories from across the galaxy, but one of the great ones was The Ninth Jedi . The short captu...
geektyrant.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Variety: LABYRINTH Returning to Theaters in January: Fathom Entertainment Sets 40th Anniversary Re-Release (EXCLUSIVE)
‘Labyrinth’ Returning to Theaters in January: Fathom Entertainment Sets 40th Anniversary Re-Release (EXCLUSIVE)
David Bowie and the Jim Henson Company's classic 'Labyrinth' will return to theaters in January for the 40th anniversary.
variety.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Entertainment Weekly: Miles Teller points fingers on FANTASTIC FOUR flop: '1 really important person who kind of f---ed it all up'
Miles Teller points fingers on 'Fantastic Four' flop: '1 really important person who kind of f---ed it all up'
Miles Teller looks back at the failure of his 2015 'Fantastic Four' movie
ew.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Hollywood Reporter: THE RUNNING MAN Director Edgar Wright on Being Pen Pals with Stephen King and the Deeper Meaning Behind Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Cameo
‘The Running Man’ Director Edgar Wright on Being Pen Pals with Stephen King and the Deeper Meaning Behind Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Cameo
The homage to the star of the original film has a double meaning — including a connection to a '90s action classic.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Hollywood Reporter: THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO: Squashed STAR WARS Movie Sparks Fan Action in Skies and Streets
‘The Hunt for Ben Solo:’ Squashed Star Wars Movie Sparks Fan Action in Skies and Streets
Fans hated ‘The Rise of Skywalker,’ but still want to see the story continue.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
BLEEDING COOL: Scott Snyder Talks More ABSOLUTE BATMAN.. And Absolute Joker's Mouth
Scott Snyder Talks More Absolute Batman... And Absolute Joker's Mouth
Scott Snyder answers more questions about Absolute Batman... and also about Absolute Joker's mouth
bleedingcool.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM