Matt Hills
@matt-hills.bsky.social
Independent scholar, former Professor of Fandom Studies, life-long Doctor Who fan, lover of genre fiction (especially SF and crime), frequently astonished reader of contemporary political commentary
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Barnaby Edwards | BRAVE NEW WORLDS
BRAVE NEW WORLDS A century of science fiction cinema
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September 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Please take your seats, the carnage is about to begin: what will Quentin Tarantino’s West End debut look like?
Please take your seats, the carnage is about to begin: what will Quentin Tarantino’s West End debut look like?
The director has announced he’s turning to theatre, and mounting a play in London soon. The matinee coach parties may need to brace themselves
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Please take your seats, the carnage is about to begin: what will Quentin Tarantino’s West End debut look like?
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The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain has created a free online guide for non-fiction authors working with factual material, covering themes such as copyright, defamation and ensuring good relationships with interviewees 👇 #BookSky
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain creates free guide for authors working with factual material
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August 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain has created a free online guide for non-fiction authors working with factual material, covering themes such as copyright, defamation and ensuring good relationships with interviewees 👇 #BookSky
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Katabasis by RF Kuang review – a descent into the hellscape of academia
Katabasis by RF Kuang review – a descent into the hellscape of academia
The bestselling author’s sixth novel is far from perfect, but this journey into the underworld is delivered with heretical glee
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Katabasis by RF Kuang review – a descent into the hellscape of academia
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wonder if decades of mocking media studies as a Mickey Mouse subject has anything to do with this at all
The House of Lords just released a major report on media literacy. Its core message is that the UK is falling behind, and it’s putting democracy at risk.
committees.parliament.uk/work/9030/me...
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Media literacy - Committees - UK Parliament
This inquiry will seek to establish a clear vision for what good media literacy would look like in the UK, and examine the barriers to achieving this vision. The committee will consider the roles and ...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:18 AM
wonder if decades of mocking media studies as a Mickey Mouse subject has anything to do with this at all
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Waterworld has finally recovered its $175 million budget due to Universal's stunt shows bearing the movie's name and branding running 15 times a day every day for the 30 years since the movie's theatrical release
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June 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Waterworld has finally recovered its $175 million budget due to Universal's stunt shows bearing the movie's name and branding running 15 times a day every day for the 30 years since the movie's theatrical release
(Source: tinyurl.com/mr3pjyvr)
(Source: tinyurl.com/mr3pjyvr)
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MPs are 'trapped on benefits', many claiming £50,000 a year or more in untaxed personal benefits.
Surely we need to get them off them for their own good?
Surely we need to get them off them for their own good?
June 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
MPs are 'trapped on benefits', many claiming £50,000 a year or more in untaxed personal benefits.
Surely we need to get them off them for their own good?
Surely we need to get them off them for their own good?
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We're pleased to announce the publication of issue 21.1, spanning Frisian identity in Aotearoa/NZ, Canadianness & the Barenaked Ladies, Turkish quality drama, seagoing spectators, transnational identities, conspiracies & a special section on Girl Audiences in the 'Girlscape'! www.participations.org
Participations – Journal of Audience and Reception Studies
www.participations.org
May 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We're pleased to announce the publication of issue 21.1, spanning Frisian identity in Aotearoa/NZ, Canadianness & the Barenaked Ladies, Turkish quality drama, seagoing spectators, transnational identities, conspiracies & a special section on Girl Audiences in the 'Girlscape'! www.participations.org
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So, this Unbound/Boundless fiasco. I was going to be polite about it, but after this morning’s email: no
May 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
So, this Unbound/Boundless fiasco. I was going to be polite about it, but after this morning’s email: no
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Taylor getting rich enough to buy back her albums from the venture capitalists because she doesn't want to re-record the rest of Reputation?
What a twist.
www.taylorswift.com
What a twist.
www.taylorswift.com
The Official Website of Taylor Swift
Discover the world of Taylor Swift – music, tours, news, content, and more. Stay updated on the latest releases, events, and official merchandise. Explore now!
www.taylorswift.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Taylor getting rich enough to buy back her albums from the venture capitalists because she doesn't want to re-record the rest of Reputation?
What a twist.
www.taylorswift.com
What a twist.
www.taylorswift.com
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...look somebody else can write this paper, k?
May 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
...look somebody else can write this paper, k?
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Hot off the presses - Theatre Fandom, edited by me, @matt-hills.bsky.social & @kirstysedgman.bsky.social and featuring a collection of terrific essays. U Iowa Press 2025! (The two sides of my career have finally connected! \o/ Life makes sense now! :D)
May 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Hot off the presses - Theatre Fandom, edited by me, @matt-hills.bsky.social & @kirstysedgman.bsky.social and featuring a collection of terrific essays. U Iowa Press 2025! (The two sides of my career have finally connected! \o/ Life makes sense now! :D)
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Our first university with the job cuts today is Derby - one of our key industrial universities. It faces losing half of its senior academics. Stop this now, you stupid fools. 🇬🇧
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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University of Derby considering a number of redundancies - BBC News
The University of Derby says the process "remains at the consultation stage".
www.bbc.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Our first university with the job cuts today is Derby - one of our key industrial universities. It faces losing half of its senior academics. Stop this now, you stupid fools. 🇬🇧
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Black Mirror doing what it does best...
TCKR Systems - Reality is boring. Time for something better
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April 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Black Mirror doing what it does best...
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We're pleased to announce that @tobyhadoke.bsky.social's long-awaited history of the The Quatermass Experiment will be published in May in trade paperback, along with a limited edition hardback with special cover artwork by @roberthack.bsky.social. Order now from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We're pleased to announce that @tobyhadoke.bsky.social's long-awaited history of the The Quatermass Experiment will be published in May in trade paperback, along with a limited edition hardback with special cover artwork by @roberthack.bsky.social. Order now from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com
"You haven't got God here, have you?" Tom's on characteristic and sparkling form as he questions the format of 'This Is Your Life'
This Is Your Life - Tom Baker
Michael Aspel reunites Tom Baker with friends, family and colleagues to tell the story of his life from his childhood in Liverpool to working as an actor on stage, film and in television.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
"You haven't got God here, have you?" Tom's on characteristic and sparkling form as he questions the format of 'This Is Your Life'
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Our @biggiveorg effort is go! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Please support & share. With ever decreasing funding for music education, we turn to you wonderful humans for support. We thank you for your support as we endeavour together!
Please support & share. With ever decreasing funding for music education, we turn to you wonderful humans for support. We thank you for your support as we endeavour together!
DD Day 2025 electronic music education initiative – Big Give
Help us nurture future electronic music talent like Delia Derbyshire in our 10th year. We inspire and empower via the …
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March 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Our @biggiveorg effort is go! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Please support & share. With ever decreasing funding for music education, we turn to you wonderful humans for support. We thank you for your support as we endeavour together!
Please support & share. With ever decreasing funding for music education, we turn to you wonderful humans for support. We thank you for your support as we endeavour together!
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Matthew Macfadyen to play George Smiley in new John le Carré TV show
Matthew Macfadyen to play George Smiley in new John le Carré TV show
Succession star lined up to play the famous spymaster in Legacy of Spies, a new small-screen adaptation that will draw on several of le Carré’s bestselling books
Matthew Macfadyen has been cast as George Smiley in a new TV series based on the novels of…
www.theguardian.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Matthew Macfadyen to play George Smiley in new John le Carré TV show
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Affect in fandom is out! 🥳 We LOVED working with authors on this volume on fandom, transmedia and games. This collection tackles creativity & content made by fans - their history AND their future (e.g. sustainable design). Download for free! 💜 #fanstudies
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March 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Affect in fandom is out! 🥳 We LOVED working with authors on this volume on fandom, transmedia and games. This collection tackles creativity & content made by fans - their history AND their future (e.g. sustainable design). Download for free! 💜 #fanstudies
library.oapen.org/handle/20.50...
library.oapen.org/handle/20.50...
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#DoctorWho #TargetBookClub will be taking place on 19th July at The Abbey Centre in Westminster. Tickets: bit.ly/escape2danger
A day of talks, readings and guests devoted to the greatest book range in the universe. COME!
A day of talks, readings and guests devoted to the greatest book range in the universe. COME!
February 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#DoctorWho #TargetBookClub will be taking place on 19th July at The Abbey Centre in Westminster. Tickets: bit.ly/escape2danger
A day of talks, readings and guests devoted to the greatest book range in the universe. COME!
A day of talks, readings and guests devoted to the greatest book range in the universe. COME!
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A science fiction magazine has just given my my debut by publishing one of my short stories. I am very happy that the editor liked it enough to pay me. I must likewise acknowledge Button Moon, which inspired me and established my love of science fiction.
February 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A science fiction magazine has just given my my debut by publishing one of my short stories. I am very happy that the editor liked it enough to pay me. I must likewise acknowledge Button Moon, which inspired me and established my love of science fiction.
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12 hours left in the Blake’s 7 Series D Survey for @maximumpowerpodcast.com! 10 more responses to exceed our previous survey!
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Alt: Tarrant operates controls on Scorpio, and instructs “All drives on! All maximum! Hit it!” Scorpio flies away from an explosion as Tarrant is rocked in his seat.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
12 hours left in the Blake’s 7 Series D Survey for @maximumpowerpodcast.com! 10 more responses to exceed our previous survey!
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Kim Barbour (@kjbarbour.bsky.social) and I are proud to announce that our Special Edition of Persona Studies, entitled "Fan Personas", is now out! There are 6 excellent articles, plus our editorial, all looking at the intersection of Persona Studies and Fan Studies. ojs.deakin.edu.au/index.php/ps...
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Fan Personas
| Persona Studies
ojs.deakin.edu.au
January 30, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Kim Barbour (@kjbarbour.bsky.social) and I are proud to announce that our Special Edition of Persona Studies, entitled "Fan Personas", is now out! There are 6 excellent articles, plus our editorial, all looking at the intersection of Persona Studies and Fan Studies. ojs.deakin.edu.au/index.php/ps...
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The CWA congratulates Diamond Dagger winner Mick Herron! The award recognises authors whose crime writing careers have been marked by sustained excellence, and who have made a significant contribution to the genre.
January 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The CWA congratulates Diamond Dagger winner Mick Herron! The award recognises authors whose crime writing careers have been marked by sustained excellence, and who have made a significant contribution to the genre.