A new episode of Media Inside Out examines the growing popularity of fanfiction, a particularly intense example of how media can take on a life of its own after its release. Fanfiction is a work of fiction created using the characters or settings of an original work of fiction, but written by its fans rather than the original author. It has become an increasingly popular form of creative work, especially since the advent of the internet.
Host Sherri Hope Culver talked with two experts in the field of fan culture to critically examine the benefits and concerns of the growing popularity of fanfiction. Joining Culver are Hector Postigo, Associate Professor at Temple University and M.L. Jean, Chief Administrative Officer at the Philadelphia Free Writers Association and author of Snapshots of American Culture: Japanophilia and the Otaku.
Tune in Wednesday, April 27 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. to see the premiere of this episode of Media Inside Out.
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What is fanfiction and what purpose does it serve?
A new episode of Media Inside Out examines the growing popularity of fanfiction, a particularly intense example of how media can take on a life of its own after its release. Fanfiction is a work of fiction created using the characters or settings of an original work of fiction, but written by its fans rather than the original author. It has become an increasingly popular form of creative work, especially since the advent of the internet.
Host Sherri Hope Culver talked with two experts in the field of fan culture to critically examine the benefits and concerns of the growing popularity of fanfiction. Joining Culver are Hector Postigo, Associate Professor at Temple University and M.L. Jean, Chief Administrative Officer at the Philadelphia Free Writers Association and author of Snapshots of American Culture: Japanophilia and the Otaku.
Tune in Wednesday, April 27 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. to see the premiere of this episode of Media Inside Out.