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Dear all,
I'm pleased to announce the public launch of Cult Media Studies, an online
networking hub for students and academics studying cult film, television, and
other media, set up by David Church. As online fan communities continue to
thrive, likewise grows the need for a more cohesive global community among
those whose professional research interests actively span both fannish and
academic quarters. As such, we are currently seeking new members with an
interest in this area of research, and hope to have the website grow and
evolve to fit its members' needs over the coming months. The site is still a
work in progress, so any suggestions for new content or features are greatly
appreciated.
The site's centerpiece is a discussion forum for conversing about cult media
studies and the objects of its analysis. Announcements of events, new
releases, and calls for papers are welcomed. Important events (conferences,
festivals, etc.) can be posted on the main page. There is also a section of the
site for uploading or embedding videos as visual aids or potential objects of
interest for other members. Members may also post blogs, photos, comments,
or other content on their personal pages.
The site's advisory board includes the following scholars:
Kate Egan, University of Aberystwyth
Matt Hills, Cardiff University
I.Q. Hunter, De Montfort University
Barbara Klinger, Indiana University
Ernest Mathijs, University of British Columbia
Eric Schaefer, Emerson College
Jamie Sexton, University of Aberystwyth
Should you be interested in visiting or signing up, the site can be found here:
http://cultmediastudies.ning.com.
All the best,
Jamie Sexton
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