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That best-selling romance book? It might be based on fan fiction

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Sep 6, 2023
Major publishing houses are looking to popular fan fiction sites to find new authors.
One popular fan fiction romantic pairing is Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver in the "Star Wars" movies, and Rey Skywalker.
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Marvel's diverse new superheroes target broader box office success

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jul 22, 2019
The new slate of Marvel films will feature the first leading Asian superhero, deaf superhero and openly gay superhero.
Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson speak at the Marvel Studios Panel during 2019 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2019.
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Comic-Con at 50: still the place for epic fandom

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jul 19, 2019
What started as a small gathering of comics enthusiasts in 1970 has turned into a massive testament to the power of fandom.
A cosplayer makes her way to the convention center during Comic-Con in San Diego, California, on Thursday.
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"Avengers: Endgame" makes an early return to theaters

by Marielle Segarra
Jul 1, 2019
It's a movie on a mission.
The cast of the "Avengers: Endgame" on stage at the movie's world premiere in Los Angeles, California in April.
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The economics of the "Avengers" universe

by Janet Nguyen
Apr 25, 2019
The events of the last “Avengers” film could have dramatic economic consequences.
The cast and crew of "Avengers: Infinity War" attend the Los Angeles premiere.   
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Comic author wants Captain Marvel to empower women

by Andy Uhler
Mar 11, 2019
"There is nothing inherently masculine about heroism," Kelly Sue DeConnick says.
Marvel Studios' world premiere of "Captain Marvel" was held at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on March 4.
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How to predict box office numbers for movies like "Captain Marvel"?

by Renata Sago
Mar 8, 2019
It's a time-consuming endeavor.
In this file photo taken on March 4, 2019 US actress Brie Larson attends the world premiere of "Captain Marvel" in Hollywood, California.
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Stan Lee's Marvel-ous legacy

by Danielle Chiriguayo
Nov 19, 2018
Let's do the numbers on Stanley Lieber's seven decades in comics.
 Spider-Man creator Stan Lee poses at his office on June 18, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California.
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The extraordinary power of Comic-Con and pop culture

by Danielle Chiriguayo
Jul 20, 2018
Comic-Con International: San Diego has been a mainstay for over 40 years. Why is that?
Comic fans wait outside before the start of Comic-Con International: San Diego 2010.
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First Saudi cinema means a short drive to watch the big screen, not a long flight

by Anu Anand
Apr 18, 2018
AMC's boss explains what to expect as Saudi Arabia opens its first cinema.
A Saudi man poses for a photograph during a cinema test screening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 
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