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Geek Girl Authority
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Who Gets To Be a Geek: Unpacking Gatekeeping in the Geek Community
Who Gets To Be a Geek: Unpacking Gatekeeping in the Geek Community by Amanda Boyd The gatekeeping conversation is as old as the geek community itself. We continue to ask, 'Who gets to be a fan?' Even though geekdom has become more mainstream and inclusive than ever, gatekeeping is still very present. At its worst, it's outright discrimination. At its best? Even then, it's often rooted in fear of loss rather than love for the work. When Gatekeeping Is Just Discrimination Many of us have either experienced or witnessed the most unfortunate side of gatekeeping: a woman being asked whether she really knows Star Wars , a BIPOC cosplayer being told their costume isn't 'accurate,' or someone being met with surprise because they don't 'look' like an anime fan. This isn't passion for fandom, it's prejudice wearing a fandom t-shirt. It's discrimination, plain and simple. Some people use fandoms as a shield for their racism, sexism, and other biases. They try to turn communities meant to celebrate creativity and connection into exclusive clubs. However, fandoms thrive when they're open and diverse. Women make up nearly half of the gaming community, and LGBTQ+ fans also have a prominent presence, despite being underrepresented. We're finally living in an age where diverse stories and voices are being recognized and celebrated in geek spaces, and the communities are better for it. RELATED: SDCC 2025: Anne Rice Immortal Universe Panel Unveils Dark Delights for The Vampire Lestat and Talamasca So, when you see someone being targeted online or at a con just for existing in a space they love, speak up. This form of gatekeeping doesn't come from love of the content; it comes from dislike of others. And that's never what fandom should be about. The Emotional Roots of 'Protective' Gatekeeping That said, not all gatekeeping comes from a place of hate. Some of it comes from fear, fear that something meaningful will be changed or lost. For long-time fans, especially those who found a deep personal connection to a show, game, or story before it hit the mainstream, there's a feeling of ownership. You were there at the start. You 'got it' before the world did and saw yourself in the art. Then comes the adaptation. The reboot and the studio cash-in. Suddenly, that once-intimate thing feels mass-produced, rebranded for people who don't love it the way you do. It can feel like watching a cherished memory get turned into a marketing campaign. You can probably name at least three franchises that have gone through this exact trajectory. Many fans can. RELATED: New TV Shows This Week (July 27 – August 2) Wanting to protect that original feeling, the authenticity, is natural. Art helps us express who we are, and when that expression feels diluted or co-opted, it stings. But here's the hard truth… Gatekeeping Doesn't Really Work Despite all the fan debates, trivia battles, purity tests, and cosplay critiques, gatekeeping hasn't stopped fandoms from growing. In fact, geek culture is bigger than ever. There's a constant tug-of-war over who's the 'real' fan: Who's been here longer? Who knows more? Can you quote every line? Do you own the rare collector's edition? But none of that actually controls what happens to the art. Fans rarely dictate whether something becomes mainstream, rebooted, or franchised. Artists themselves know that once their work is out in the world, it stops belonging to them. It takes on a life of its own. Fans, on the other hand, often struggle with that reality. RELATED: Everything Coming to Netflix in 2025 The truth is, the art you love is going to change. The community around it will change too. But change doesn't mean loss. You Will Always Have What You Loved Here's the most important thing to remember: no matter how popular or diluted a franchise becomes, you will always have the version that made you fall in love. No one can take that from you. The original game, book, show, or comic is still there. Even if the new versions don't speak to you, you still own your connection to what once was. We all chase the high of that first time a piece of art really hit us. But that feeling isn't meant to be recreated exactly. Art evolves. Artists evolve. Culture evolves. And while we can mourn what's changed, we can also choose to celebrate the impact the original had on us, and still has. RELATED: SDCC 2025: Star Trek Universe Panel Beams Up With Exciting Franchise Updates Maybe the 'posers' fade away. Maybe the fandom finds its balance again. Or maybe it becomes something entirely new. Regardless, your love for it is real, and it endures. So, instead of guarding the gates, maybe it's time we opened them. With care, with context, and with community. Because the best thing about art is that it brings people together, and there's room for everyone who truly loves it. SDCC 2025: Prime Video Sets Premiere Date for HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2


Geek Girl Authority
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Iyanu: The Age of Wonders Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Animation Events fantasy Stuff We Like TV & Streaming Before the Child of Wonder came the Age of Wonders. SDCC 2025 unveiled the premiere date and teaser trailer for Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, along with updates for Season 2. Learn more here.


Geek Girl Authority
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Iyanu Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Animation Events fantasy Stuff We Like TV & Streaming Before the Child of Wonder came the Age of Wonders. SDCC 2025 unveiled the premiere date and teaser trailer for Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, along with updates for Season 2. Learn more here.


Geek Girl Authority
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
SDCC 2025: Anne Rice Immortal Universe Panel Unveils Dark Delights for THE VAMPIRE LESTAT and TALAMASCA
Highlights The Anne Rice Immortal Universe invaded SDCC 2025 with a panel full of dark delights for fans, including a premiere date and teaser for the Talamasca series, which you can watch below. Talamasca Interview with the Vampire Season 3 — now titled The Vampire Lestat — also has a teaser for your viewing pleasure. The Vampire Lestat Eric Bogosian will reprise his role as Daniel Molloy in Talamasca . Anne Rice's Talamasca The SDCC 2025 panel for Anne Rice's Talamasca consisted of stars Nicholas Denton, who plays Guy Anatole; William Fichtner, who plays Jasper; Maisie Richardson-Sellers, who plays Olive; and Celine Buckens, who plays Doris. Showrunners/executive producers John Lee Hancock and Mark Lafferty and executive producer Mark Johnson also participated in the proceedings. Much to the excitement of congoers, Eric Bogosian dropped by for a surprise visit to reveal that he'll appear in Talamasca Season 1, reprising his role as Daniel Molloy from Interview with the Vampire . In addition, the panelists shared a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated series. RELATED: Catch up with our SDCC 2025 coverage Anne Rice's Talamasca also stars Elizabeth McGovern as Helen and Jason Schwartzman as Burton. Here's a synopsis for the series per AMC: 'Produced by AMC Studios, Anne Rice's Talamasca focuses on a secretive society called the Talamasca, comprised of the men and women responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe. The show is executive produced by Academy Award®-nominated Hancock (The Blind Side) and Lafferty (The Right Stuff, Halt and Catch Fire), who also serve as co-showrunners, award-winning producer Johnson and Tom Williams, along with Christopher Rice and the late Anne Rice. Hancock also directs.' The Vampire Lestat Interview with the Vampire Season 3 is now titled The Vampire Lestat , but not to worry; Louis isn't going anywhere. The cast and crew also joined the SDCC 2025 fun for a panel, including Sam Reid (Lestat), Jacob Anderson (Louis), Bogosian, showrunner and executive producer Rolin Jones, composer Daniel Hart and executive producer Johnson. RELATED: Read our Interview with the Vampire recaps The panelists delighted attendees with a behind-the-scenes teaser, taking them backstage during Lestat's rocker era. But that's not all — we have more casting news for the upcoming season. Assad Zaman and Delainey Hayles will reprise their roles as Armand and Claudia, respectively. The newbies include Jennifer Ehle as Gabriella, Ella Ballentine as Baby Jenks, Jeanine Serralles as Christine Claire, Christopher Heyerdahl as Marius and Damien Atkins as Magnus. Anne Rice's Talamasca (also known as Talamasca: The Secret Order ) premieres on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+. The Vampire Lestat will debut sometime in 2026. Before you go, get a taste of Rockstar Lestat by watching the sneak peek below: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Will Return for Season 3 Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.


Geek Girl Authority
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
SDCC 2025: Step Into a Parallel World in PEACEMAKER Season 2 Trailer
Highlights The cast and crew of Peacemaker took to SDCC 2025 to unveil the official Season 2 trailer, which you can watch below. Peacemaker James Gunn also revealed the new tune for the show's opening credits. Make your peace with the eight-episode second season's arrival next month. Peacemaker It's time to get the gang back together. SDCC 2025 saw the unleashing of the Peacemaker Season 2 official trailer during a fun-filled panel. Said panel consisted of co-head of DC Studios, executive producer, writer and director James Gunn, alongside stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodriguez and Tim Meadows. RELATED: Catch up with our SDCC 2025 coverage About Season 2 Here's a synopsis for Season 2 per Warner Bros. Discovery: 'In Season 2, Peacemaker discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands.' The trailer sees our titular lead (John Cena) reckon with society not viewing him as a hero, even after our merry band of misfits saved the world last season. However, he discovers a parallel dimension where he's hailed as a hero and his life is significantly better. Of course, if something's too good to be true, it most likely is. Additionally, Peacemaker and Harcourt's (Jennifer Holland) complex dynamic takes a turn for the romantic as the team scrambles to bring him home. Economos (Steve Agee) partners with an unexpected character: Judomaster (Nhut Le). Beyond that, Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) barrels down the path of vengeance after Peacemaker killed his son in The Suicide Squad . RELATED: Read our Peacemaker recaps Gunn also told congoers at Peacefest, an event in celebration of Peacemaker Season 2, that Foxy Shazam's 'Oh Lord' will be the track used for the opening credits. Foxy Shazam then performed that song for attendees. The Cast and Crew John Cena, Danielle Brooks (Adebayo), Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma (Vigilante), Steve Agee and Robert Patrick (Auggie Smith/White Dragon) return for Season 2. New cast members include Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez (Sasha Bordeaux) and Tim Meadows (Langston Fleury). Gunn penned all eight episodes of the season and directed three. Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett and Althea Jones also direct. Peacemaker Season 2 premieres on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, only on HBO Max. Before you go, check out the official trailer below: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: LEOTA ADEBAYO Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.