Naomi Jacobs The work collected in this book, I hope, demonstrates the breadth of possibilities that begin to emerge when design research and fan studies a

With her new edited collection Bridging Design and Fandom: Fan Studies and Design Research in Conversation, Naomi Jacobs (Design, School of Arts, Lancaster University) opens new...

Abstract. Design is a vital element of fandom and participatory cultures. By producing fan art, Fanfiction and costumes, fans not only express their passio

This article explores the role of online fan translation in the cross-cultural consumption and dissemination of popular culture through a case study of the prod...

Nico Tortorella, Jake Lively, Katelyn Rose, and author Sierra Simone discuss ReelShort's groundbreaking Lyonesse Trilogy adaptation.

Hustle culture and the content creator economy are poising the Pokémon fandom.

Abstract. Videogames, once a niche pastime, have become a widely popular and culturally embedded practice that brings together diverse communities of fans.

The advent of the Internet age has brought with it works of fan fiction that have grown rapidly, presenting new developmental characteristics and a community of fans who are equally invested in the...

Abstract. This chapter explores how sustainable development frameworks and insight gained from Traditional Knowledge systems might provide pathways to grea

In this blog post, Evgenia Amey and Fabienne Silberstein-Bamford outline their research on fanfiction based on The Elder Scrolls game series. They observe how fan writers narrativize gameplay and i…

Abstract. Screen tourism has become a well-established area of research given the role that films and television shows play in driving visitors to specific

Research demonstrates how false film industry beliefs about the supposed commercial unviability of racially diverse actors have hindered racial casting equality. This article, based on thematic discou...

The production of Korean TV dramas has doubled in numbers and quadrupled in scale in less than a decade (2016 – 2023) with the rise of global and local streaming video on demand services (SVODs). This...

With chapters written by interdisciplinary scholars from across Asia, this book decolonizes the field of Celebrity Studies through an Asia-centric approach to u…

D. A. Miller introduced the concept of dubiety in his analysis of Hitchcock’s Rope to express the ways in which we construct queerness via doubt in film. Hannibal (NBC) took this dubiety/doubt and dou...

From Hardy’s Wessex to Brontë country, literary tourists may be chasing places that never quite existed as they imagine them.

Abstract. Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the first in an Arab Muslim country, offers a lens on how public spaces can enable or limit interacti

This study examines the impact of climate change specifically flooding and extreme heat on football fan experiences and community engagement in Nigeria. Drawing on place attachment and social ident...

LGBTQIA+ individuals face discrimination and minority stress, causing social isolation, which can negatively affect mental health, identity development, and relationships. Creative arts therapists ...

The objective of this study was to analyse the production and reception processes related to a Brazilian fan club membership programme linked to Clube Atlético Mineiro, called ‘Galo na Veia’ (GNV)....

Consistent with self-determination theory, research suggests that fandom participation may satisfy basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. However, the generalizability...

Samantha Vilkins, Sebastian Svegaard, Axel Bruns, and Katherine M. FitzGerald 14 July 2026 – Social Media & Society conference, Glasgow Presentation Slides

This study investigates Aamir Khan’s popularity in China as a distinctive case of transcultural stardom. It argues that his reception is shaped not only by the circulation of Bollywood cinema but a...

2P Press Start: Global perspectives on the physically shared spaces of videogame play Call for Papers: One Day History of Games Special Event Conference, 17th February 2027 chamada (pt-br) convocato...

Remake: a word that can spark excitement or send a shiver down a fan’s spine. I am in the latter camp, as the news that two series that I hold in high regard – The Avengers (1961-1969) and Blake’s 7…

Abstract. This chapter examines the enduring legacy of Aquí no hay quien viva (ANHQV) (Antena 3, 2003–2006), a Spanish television comedy that continues to

Abstract. Strands of fan studies and design research have shared a Bourdieusian focus and can be brought into dialogue. However, prior work on unlicensed f

This essay discusses a qualitative investigation we conducted with fans of the Disney parks and resorts during the summer of 2020 regarding the company’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specificall...

Dive into queer Asian BL/GL stories and diasporic vibes—real talk, real experiences, in person!

For smaller artists, increased costs and outsized merchandise expectations are putting convention-selling out of reach.

Abstract. Virtual influencers (VIs) – computer-generated avatars designed to act and feel like human influencers – are rapidly transforming how audiences c

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