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Holiday Movies, Two Ways

Jenn and guest Vanessa Diaz discuss the end of Shannara and SYFY Fangrrls, some award news, the latest Disney debacle, and then dive into a cheerfully haunted holiday rom-com and a darkly comedic holiday horror flick.

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News

Goodbye SYFY Fangrrls, we will miss you! (Hire them!)

Disney Must Pay (its authors)

New Hugo category: video games!

Charles Yu wins National Book Award

The Shannara series is officially ended

Films

The Holiday Calendar

Rare Exports