A dispute of the simplistic illusion of soap fans as bored housewives or losers.

The soap opera, one of U.S. television's longest-running and most influential formats, is on the brink. Declining ratings have been attributed to an increasing

A Companion to Media Fandom and Fan Studies offers scholars and fans an accessible and engaging resource for understanding the rapidly expanding field of fan st

Australia holds a unique place in the global scheme of fandom. Much of the media consumed by Australian audiences originates from either the United States or th

Television, Social Media, and Fan Culture examines how fans use social media to engage with television programming, characters, and narrative as well as how tel