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The Arc Reactor and Marvel's Relationship to Capitalism
Description
This week, Holly brings their Arc Reactor to the party, and a detailed conversation about the history of the growth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We also talk about the relationship grown with Disney and the formulaic nature of super hero films and stories. And Vivian teaches Holly the idea of the "Nigella Effect".
(Holly accidently misplaced theirs)
Reading List
CNet article on the history of the MCU
"Myth Sells: Mattel’s Commission of The Masters of the Universe Bible" by Joseph Laycock
Henry Jenkins explains transmedia storytelling
Our Socials
Music for this episode was Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLead Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
This episode was produced by Vivian Asimos and Holly Swinyard
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