For most people, the summer season calls to mind memories of popsicles, swimsuits, sun, and sand. But, for Fanspeak Files, the summer of 2016 is about one thing, and one thing only, The Fellowship of the Ring. Yesterday we completed our adventure alongside Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves in The Hobbit, and now we move on to a bigger, longer story in which we will follow Bilbo’s nephew … Continue reading Music Monday: Concerning Hobbits
Comicpalooza is here, Fanspeak fans! Get hyped with our musical medley inspired by everything from cartoons to superheroes to zombies. Whether you are visiting the great city of Houston by plane, automobile, or starship, turn up these tunes to set the mood for all of your Comicpalooza plans. May the Force be with you and all of your impromptu dance parties! Continue reading Fan Jams Part II: Party like an Ewok
It’s #MusicMonday, Fanspeak fans! Yesterday we celebrated the maternal figures in our lives, so let’s start off the week with some musical inspiration from the one and only Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen. Tune in and turn up for the fierce and flawless Queen of Meereen, Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the … Continue reading Headcanon Hits: Daenerys Targaryen
It’s a very happy Friday indeed for Wicked fans across the globe as the musical’s Youtube page presents another addition to their #OutOfOz series celebrating the most beloved songs from the show. Kristin Chenoweth returns as Glinda, with Idina Menzel by her side as the heroine of the prequel story, Elphaba.”For Good” has touched so many people since it’s premiere in the Broadway hit, and … Continue reading Watch Glinda and Elphaba Change’For Good’ with this Stunning Reprise
Who is Rey? She is a scavenger on the desert planet of Jakku when we first meet her, and by the time The Force Awakens reaches it’s final scene, we see that Rey has developed into a force-filled Jedi-in-training. But, where did she come from? Who are her parents, and why did the Force choose her? Only time will tell, but we know enough about … Continue reading Headcanon Hits: Rey
Whether you love him or hate him, Draco Malfoy played a key role in Harry Potter’s years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and beyond. From his angst to his attitude, Draco’s words and actions affected the outcome of Lord Voldemort’s reign, and strengthened our trio’s courage in order to brave the rough waters they faced in defeating him. Draco was raised in a … Continue reading Headcanon Hits: Draco Malfoy
Got the Monday blues? Nothing starts my week off right quite like musical inspiration! While I love jamming out to the original versions of songs, I am also a huge fan of acoustic covers and creative reimaginings of catchy melodies. Start your week off right with these soothing acoustic mashups of Top 40 hits that will leave you smiling all day long. Continue reading Acoustic Mashup Monday
It’s been nine years since The Flight of the Conchords first premiered on HBO, and the guys have sure been keeping busy since the series’ end in 2009. Most recently, you’ve heard Jemaine Clement on a few DirectTV commericals, Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty, and in 2010’s Despicable Me. And if you’re smart, you’ve seen him in Dinner for Schmucks, Gentlemen Broncos, and What We Do in the Shadows. Not to be outdone, Bret … Continue reading The Flight of the Conchords Back on Tour
Because in the world of The Sims, who doesn’t celebrate birthdays with a tragic clown? SimGuruDrake announced over on The Sims Blog that in celebration of the franchise’s 16 years, an update will be released today featuring a few nostalgic details for fans to fawn over. The Tragic Clown First off we have the return of everyone’s favorite painting from the first Sims installment. A glimpse at … Continue reading ‘Sweet 16’ Sims Update
For fans of the Harry Potter series, your Hogwart’s house placement is more than just a title or a quiz on the internet. Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff matters greatly to a fan’s self-understanding and ego. So, when Pottermore relaunched back in September and changed the concept of the site completely, everyone wondered what would become of the popular house-sorting quiz designed … Continue reading Five Moments of Fear When Retaking the Pottermore Sorting Quiz
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