
How Fandoms Became the Future of Hollywood, with Katie Walsh
Dienstag, 23. Juni 2026 · 44 min
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With Obsession tearing up the box office, Toy Story reigning supreme and a new Christopher Nolan movie on the way, it’s fervent fanbases driving so much of the excitement in the movie business right now. Film critic Katie Walsh joins Katey to talk about how it happened, how Heated Rivalry predicted all of this, and what might come next.
Intro
The New Era Of Niche Fandom
When Youtubers Take Over The Box Office
Gen Z And The Indie Filmmaker Revolution
The New John Carpenters Of Horror
When Hollywood Takes The Wrong Lessons
Ai Vs Original Voices
Original Hits And The Minions Phenomenon
Superhero Fatigue And What's Next
The Dark Side Of Stakeholder Fans
The Rise Of The Director Fandom
Horror Invades The Oscar Race
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