Beyond The Backlot

Episode #55 Beyond the Backlot: Canon, and why it is important to fans and now studios?

What constitutes canon within the realm of entertainment? Who makes that determination? An examination of Generation X's methods for resolving contradictory narratives.

Episode #54 Beyond the Backlot: Star Trek the Borg.

What was the initial conceptualization of the Borg? Was theBorg's depowering mandated by a studio? Possible beginnings of the Borg. A fan proposal to increase the danger posed by the Borg. One name — Khan.

Episode #53 Beyond the Backlot: G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Comic Kickstarter

A summary of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comicKickstarter campaign. The good, the Cobra, and the cool. Looking over the tiers,what’s included?

Episode #52 Beyond the Backlot: The Event Horizon

A synopsis of the motion picture Event Horizon. A review ofEvent Horizon: Dark Descent, the comic book prequel, and sequel ideas?

Episode #51 Beyond the Backlot: Dragon Con

An overview of Dragon Con, its appeal to pop cultureenthusiasts, and a brief retrospective on Gil Gerard and his idea for a Buck Rogers episode.