The Big Bang Theory revolves around the lives of four socially awkward friends, Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, and Howard, who are brilliant scientists. They navigate through their personal lives and relationships while often struggling with everyday social situations. The show primarily focuses on their interactions with their neighbor, Penny, an aspiring actress who is not part of their geeky world. The series showcases their geek culture, love for comic books, sci-fi, video games, and their enduring friendship.
Oreimo follows the story of a 14-year-old boy named Kyousuke who discovers that his younger sister Kirino is a secret otaku. As Kyousuke tries to understand Kirino's hobbies and navigate the challenges of adolescence, their relationship takes unexpected turns, leading to forbidden feelings and a slice-of-life journey filled with comedy, drama, and romance.
Her Private Life is a romantic comedy TV show about a fangirl who maintains a secret life as a hardcore fan of an idol group while working as an art curator at an art gallery. Her life takes a new turn when she meets an arrogant art collector who becomes her boss and they enter into a pretend romantic relationship to keep her secret identity hidden. The show explores the challenges of balancing fan culture and personal relationships.
When someone commits a crime against anime, they don't call the police; they call the Anime Crimes Division. Detective Furaya is here to kick ass and eat Pocky, and he's all out of Pocky.
GAMERS! (2017) is a TV show set in the world of online gaming, where a group of high school gamers form a club to navigate the challenges of friendship, love, and virtual battles. With a mix of comedy, romance, and fan culture, this series explores the ups and downs of life in the gaming world.
A documentary revisiting the global television phenomenon LOST. Featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as members of the loyal fan base who still celebrate the show twenty years after it originally aired.
A team of girls with zero experience in manga editing are off and running toward their dream of creating the biggest manga magazine in Japan! They seem to do nothing but run into problems and failures... But still they're working hard every day!
Kaoruko Moeta is a 15-year-old high school student and 4-panel manga artist. After moving to a dorm especially for female manga artists, she meets shoujo manga artist Koyume, teen romance manga artist Ruki, and shounen manga artist Tsubasa. Every day, they'll work all through the night trying to ink and finish their work!
In the year 1999, a group of Star Wars fans plan a road trip to break into Skywalker Ranch and watch 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' before its release. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and hilarious situations.
A teenager named Ethan Morgan discovers that his new babysitter, Sarah, is a vampire. Along with his best friend Benny, Ethan must navigate the world of vampires and stop Sarah from unleashing evil on their small town. They face dangers including vampire-versus-vampire battles, a race against time, and a fight between good and evil.
Fan is a movie about a man named Gaurav who is a die-hard fan of a Bollywood actor named Aryan Khanna. Gaurav's obsession with Aryan takes a dark turn when Aryan refuses to acknowledge him. Gaurav's quest for revenge takes him from Mumbai to London and finally to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Along the way, he adopts a dual role, transforms into a look-alike of Aryan, and challenges the star's fame and popularity. As the lines between reality and obsession blur, Gaurav's obsession spirals into insanity.
A documentary film that delves into the complex and often contentious relationship between Star Wars fans and filmmaker George Lucas. From the passion and devotion of the fan culture to the criticism and frustration of some of Lucas's creative decisions, the film explores the multifaceted nature of fandom and the impact it has on both fans and creators. Through interviews with fans from Los Angeles to Paris and from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., the documentary examines the enduring popularity and influence of the Star Wars franchise.
Trekkies is a humorous documentary that delves into the world of Star Trek fandom, showcasing the dedication and enthusiasm of its passionate fans. From cosplay and fan conventions to collecting memorabilia and role-playing, Trekkies offers a lighthearted and entertaining look at the impact of Star Trek on pop culture.
At 15 years old, Kyle Kuchta went to his first horror convention. Years later, he visits multiple cons to understand why these gatherings are so important to horror fans, vendors and celebrity guests.
Tom Felton, famous for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, explores the world of super fans. Through attending sci-fi conventions and fan events, Felton delves into the fanaticism and obsession that drives people to cosplay, collect autographs, and express their love for their favorite movie stars. He narrates his experiences as an Englishman abroad, meeting fans from all over the world and witnessing the impact of pop culture on their lives.
College girl Kaguya Hinaki has a secret that she cannot tell anyone. That is... She falls in "crazy love" with Subaru from a 3-member video distribution group "Cosmic". One day, Hinaki, who really wants to date Subaru, receives a direct message from an account that she doesn't know. The owner of that account is Subaru! This direct message totally changes Hinaki's life. Hanaori Kotono, a clerk working in a concept café, is a super fan of Cosmo from "Cosmic". She despises Hinaki and other people with "crazy love" and vows to be a "genuine fan" who doesn't bother Cosmo. However, she can't control her desire to get close to him. One day, she sees a post on social media sent by a fan who always badgers Cosmo. The pure "love" of the two who fall in love with their "idols" eventually goes out of control and turns into madness... (Source: LDH)
The Last Blockbuster is a documentary that explores the history of Blockbuster Video, its role in the home entertainment industry, and its ultimate decline in the face of streaming services. Through interviews with former employees, customers, and industry experts, the film examines the impact of the video rental store on popular culture and human interaction.
Done the Impossible is a documentary that explores the cult following and passionate fandom of the TV show Firefly. It delves into the impact the show had on television history and the dedicated fan culture that developed around it.
Ringers: Lord of the Fans is a comedic documentary that delves into the influence and lasting impact of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings on fan culture. From cosplay to geek culture, this film takes a humorous look at how this epic fantasy series has shaped the world of pop culture and fandom.
Fanarchy explores the rise of fan culture and ways in which fans are threatening the Hollywood system by becoming a creative force in their own right. With affordable technology at their fingertips, fans are producing more new content per month than studios or networks combined. Whether it's an original idea or a personal spin on a favorite film or TV show, fans are taking the reins and blurring the line between amateur and professional. Written and directed by Halifax’s own Donna Davies, Fanarchy exposes the burgeoning media landscape and the issues that complicate it – copyright, intellectual property and the concept of originality in a remix culture.