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Fandometrics in Depth: The Defenders

Early this morning, in the weeist of hours, Netflix (@netflix) released a miniseries two years in the making: The Defenders. The show features four major characters that each starred in their own Marvel (@marvelentertainment) show: Daredevil (@daredevil), Jessica Jones (@jessicajones), Luke Cage (@lukecage), and Iron Fist (@marvelsironfist). 

These four shows have had their time in the Fandometrics spotlight and the community around them is extremely dedicated. The excitement for the new series is nearly palpable. With all four characters on one show, The Defenders is set-up for success.

The Defenders, historically

The first series to debut was Daredevil on April 10, 2015, followed by Jessica Jones on November 20, 2015, Luke Cage on September 30, 2016, and Iron First on March 17, 2017.

With 16 appearances on our Television list, Daredevil has appeared on more lists than any other Defender, partially due to being the only series that had a second season run thus far. Jessica Jones has appeared eight times and Luke Cage twice. Iron Fist never made it onto a Fandometrics list. This could be attributed to the whitewashing controversy around the titular character’s casting. Y i k e s.

The stars have appeared on our Celebrities list a number of times as well. Charlie Cox and David Tennant are tied with each appearing four times. Though David Tennant is beloved for his time as the Tenth Doctor, most of his rankings took place in late 2015, correlating with the release of Jessica Jones.

The Defenders, currently

We parsed data and perused our lists from the last six months to bring you the hottest, freshest numbers. Though Iron Fist was the most searched (120% more search volume than the next highest Defenders show) and most posted about (9% more search volume), Jessica Jones wins for most reblogged (3% more reblog volume). Daredevil, which fell into the number two spot for searches, original posts, and reblogs, had the most likes; 4% more than Iron Fist.

For your consideration

If you want to take your time with the new episodes, there’s tons of stuff on Tumblr to sift through in between your binge-watching. May we suggest you start with:

Elicia Donze (@euclase). This pop realist artist has dozens of amazing works, including Jessica Jones and Matt Murdock.

Matt Murdock’s Bizarre Adventures (@redringsideseats). It’s chock full of commentary about everything Daredevil.

Texts Between Defenders (@textsbetweendefenders), a fic series exploring iMessages sent between the superheroes. Dope.

And finally, don’t forget to tag your spoilers, pals.

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Dope!

Watch PVRIS perform new songs live

Last night, PVRIS performed two new songs live for the first time. You can watch live videos of “Half” and “Heaven” below.

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“The Wig Is Off:” A Look Back at Haile Gerima’s “Bush Mama”

After witnessing the eviction of a black mother in the dead of winter, Haile Gerima wrote, directed, and produced “Bush Mama” (1975). Set in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, the film explores the cyclical violence of living at the margins of a highly segregated metropolis. Curatorial fellow Dessane Cassell takes a look back at the film as a tool for simultaneously subverting Hollywood tropes and centering the stories of ordinary black people. 

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[Barbara O. Jones in “Bush Mama.” 1975. USA. Written and directed by Haile Gerima. Courtesy of the filmmaker]

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Women in STEM!

Support women in STEM

Because they’ve advanced the success and growth of those fields for just as long as men, even when they weren’t afforded the opportunity, the recognition, or the grants. Onward:

Rosalind Franklin (July 25, 1920—April 16, 1958)

Rosalind Franklin was a chemist and, get this, X-ray crystallographer. As far as titles go, you can’t do much better than crystallographer. Her work in understanding the molecular structure of DNA laid the foundation for the discovery of the double helix. She also made significant contributions to understanding the structures of RNAs. And viruses. And coal. And graphite. Her work was not fully appreciated until after she passed away. Two teams of all-male scientists who used her work to discover great things later went on to win Nobel Prizes.

Rebecca Lee Crumpler (February 8, 1831—March 9, 1895)

Rebecca Lee Crumpler spent most of her professional life being the first at things. She was the very first Black woman to become a physician in the United States. The first (and only) Black woman to graduate from New England Female Medical College. She authored Book of Medical Discourses, one of the very first medical books written by a Black person. Every obstacle she powered through was done in an effort to provide care for other people. Hero. 

Mary Anning (May 21, 1799—March 9, 1847)

Mary Anning discovered the first full Ichthyosaur skeleton at 11,  the very first Plesiosaur at 22, and then opened up her own fossil store front a few years later. We repeat: She opened up her own fossil store. We could go on and on, but Rejected Princesses (@rejectedprincesses​) already did it best in this biographical comic. While you’re over there, check out their whole archive and the dozens and dozens of women’s life stories within.

Follow these too:

She Thought It: Crossing Bodies in Sciences and Arts (@shethoughtit​​) is a database dedicated to shedding light on women making strides in both science and the arts. A whole bunch of great things.

Lady Scientists of Tumblr (@scientific-women​​) promises everything you could ever want from a feminist science round-up blog: intersectionality and equal representation of all scientists who identify as female. Hell yeah.

Math Brain (@ihaveamathbrain​​) backs the novel idea that women are indeed capable of understanding math. Shocking. With the perfect amount of sarcasm, they tackle the idea some bozos have that women just don’t have the mind for mathematics.

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My new venture coming soon!

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Tomorrow, Saturday, March 11, beginning at 4 pm, @trishabrowncompany will perform at Chris Burden’s “Urban Light” as part of “Trisha Brown: In Plain Site,” a week-long series of performances by the company at @thebroadmuseum, @thegetty, and @hauserwirth, organized by @cap_ucla. Join us for this choreographic exploration of sculpture, architecture, and spatial design in dialogue with visual arts. [Museo Universidad Navarra Pamplona 2015, Group Primary Accumulation © Alexandre Moyrand] #TrishaBrown #TrishaBrownInPlainSite #dance #lacma http://ift.tt/2n90AQ5

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The Weird and The Wonderful | This week’s offbeat photos

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News-Big Sean – “All Your Fault” (Feat. Kanye West)

News-Big Sean – “All Your Fault” (Feat. Kanye West)Music Space - Music Space http://musicspace.co.za/2014-05-06-13-09-59/news/279-news-big-sean-all-your-fault-feat-kanye-west

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2 Chainz and His T.R.U. Crew Hang In A Parking Garage For "Road Dawg" Video

2 Chainz and His T.R.U. Crew Hang In A Parking Garage For "Road Dawg" VideoMusic Space - Music Space http://musicspace.co.za/2014-05-06-13-09-59/news/280-news-2-chainz-and-his-t-r-u-crew-hang-in-a-parking-garage-for-road-dawg-video

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Fall Out Boy - “Irresistible”

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Omarion, Jhené Aiko, And Chris Brown Premiere "Post To Be" Video

Omarion, Jhené Aiko, And Chris Brown Premiere "Post To Be" VideoMusic Space - Music Space http://musicspace.co.za/2014-05-06-13-09-59/news/275-news-omarion-jhene-aiko-and-chris-brown-premiere-post-to-be-video

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Kanye Performs "Wolves" With Sia and Vic Mensa-On "SNL 40"-Pics

Kanye Performs "Wolves" With Sia and Vic Mensa-On "SNL 40"-PicsMusic Space - Music Space http://musicspace.co.za/2014-05-06-13-09-59/news/272-news-kanye-performs-wolves-with-sia-and-vic-mensa-on-snl-40

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Drake Drops New Project "If You're Reading This It's Too Late"

Drake Drops New Project "If You're Reading This It's Too Late"Music Space - Music Space http://musicspace.co.za/2014-05-06-13-09-59/news/269-news-drake-drops-new-project-if-you-re-reading-this-it-s-too-late

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Forence + The Machine – “What Kind Of Man” Video + How Big How Blue How Beautiful Details

Forence + The Machine – “What Kind Of Man” Video + How Big How Blue How Beautiful DetailsMusic Space - Music Space http://musicspace.co.za/2014-05-06-13-09-59/news/270-news-florence-the-machine-what-kind-of-man-video-how-big-how-blue-how-beautiful-details

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Missy Elliott And Timbaland In Studio Together

Missy Elliott And Timbaland In Studio TogetherMusic Space - Music Space http://musicspace.co.za/2014-05-06-13-09-59/news/266-news-missy-elliott-and-timbaland-in-studio-together-once-again

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Joey Bada$$ shares a new video(being shot-down by a NYPD)"Like Me" Video

Joey Bada$$ shares a new video(being shot-down by a NYPD)"Like Me" VideoMusic Space - Music Space http://musicspace.co.za/2014-05-06-13-09-59/news/267-news-joey-bada-shares-a-new-video-being-shot-down-by-a-nypd-like-me-video

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CONTRIBUTE HERE

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ILLUSTRATORS: Draw visuals for THIS “SIDEKICKS” SHORT FILM. You can find all the elements needed in THIS VISUAL REQUEST LIST.

ANIMATORS: Animate Props & Characters for this short film. (High-res green screen footage coming soon).

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NOTE: You can find the Script for this short film HERE.

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ADDITIONAL NOTE: We need an Actress to play the role of Brenda Bright, check out THIS REQUEST for more info.

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* The deadline to contribute your visuals is Monday, February 23rd.