Marena Bronson

Marena is an award-winning journalist and freelance writer based in San Diego, California. She has covered everything from breaking news and politics, to lifestyle, entertainment, and pop culture for a variety of broadcast outlets, print and online publications, and websites. Her work has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, IDW Publishing's Full Bleed, vol. 2, and The San Antonio Express News, as well as websites like The Huffington Post, The Frisky, PopSugar, Geekfold, ComiConverse, and many others.

Currently, she is the founder and editor-in-chief of Fashion and Fandom - an entertainment website focused on covering the latest from the world of nerd fashion and pop culture.

Fashion and Fandom • 1st July 2024

You’ll Be The Talk Of The Ton In These New Bridgerton Inspired Designs From Her Universe!

If you find yourself drawn to Regency-core aesthetics in your wardrobe, then the latest Bridgerton-inspired designs from Her Universe are a must-see!

Fashion and Fandom • 10th June 2024

BoxLunch Gifts Is Teaming Up With GLAAD For Pride Month

June is Pride Month, and BoxLunch is celebrating by teaming up with the non-profit, GLAAD on an in-store and online donation campaign. From now until June 30, all roundup donations at BoxLunch will benefit GLAAD’s mission to ensure fair, accurate and inclusive representation in media.

Fashion and Fandom • 9th April 2024

THE MUMMY Is Heading Back To Theaters For 25th Anniversary Screenings

If you remember seeing 1999’s The Mummy in theaters it’s hard to believe the movie is turning 25 this year. The action-filled reboot of the classic Universal Monsters franchise is returning to theaters for one week only to celebrate it’s milestone anniversary!

Fashion and Fandom • 7th February 2024

Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga In Concert Is Heading To The Hollywood Bowl

Marvel fans are in for a treat this summer. The Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform some of the iconic music from across the MCU at the Hollywood Bowl during the new Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience in August.

Fashion and Fandom • 1st February 2024

David Lynch's DUNE Returning to Theaters for 40th Anniversary Screenings

It’s been 40 years since David Lynch’s Dune premiered in theaters. The film was one of the most expensive films ever made at the time. Over the years, the epic space opera has become a cult favorite, and Fathom Events is teaming up with Universal Pictures to bring it back to the big screen for two days only.

Fashion and Fandom • 23rd January 2024

Sarah Jessica Parker's Iconic "Sex and the City" Tutu Sells At Auction

It’s one of the most famous tutus in fashion history — and it just sold at auction for more than 10,000 times its original purchase price! If you’re a Sex and the City fan you recognize the iconic skirt. It’s the one Sarah Jessica Parker wears during the opening credits of each episode of the hit HBO television series.

Fashion and Fandom • 11th January 2024

TWILIGHT Fans Are Going To Want To Sink Their Teeth Into Colourpop's New Collab!

Attention Twihards! You’re going to want to make some space in your makeup bags for ColourPop’s newest collection! The beauty label is kicking off the year with a killer new pop culture collab, and if you’ve ever wanted to sparkle like a Cullen now’s your chance!

Fashion and Fandom • 15th November 2023

Celebrate 25 Years Of Loungefly With This Special Anniversary Collection

For 25 years Loungefly has given pop culture fans the chance to rep their love for their favorite fandoms in style with unique and innovative designs. The company is celebrating it’s milestone anniversary with a special collection for fans, just in time for the holidays!

Fashion and Fandom • 28th August 2023

You Can Create Your Own Custom Funko Pop! Online Now!

It seems like there’s a Funko Pop! out there of almost everyone these days — whether its a character from one of your favorite fandoms, television shows or movies, or a real life celebrity or public figure.Funko announced it’s bringing the Pop! Yourself experience online.

Fashion and Fandom • 17th July 2023

Chatting With Ashley Eckstein About 9 Years Of The Her Universe Fashion Show, Ahsoka, And More!

The Her Universe Fashion Show is one of the highlights of San Diego Comic-Con each year. Since it’s debut in 2014, the annual event gives aspiring fashion designers the chance to showcase one-of-a-kind, geek couture designs on the runway. It’s always a treat to speak with Eckstein, who was kind enought to take the time to talk with Fashion and Fandom before the 2023 Her Universe Fashion Show.

Fashion and Fandom • 16th June 2023

28 Newly Restored Walt Disney Studios Animated Shorts Heading To Disney+

This year marks 100 years of The Walt Disney Animation Studios, and to celebrate 28 newly-restored animated shorts are heading to Disney+ starting on July 7. They range from classics, to lesser-known titles, and include examples of Disney’s earliest theatrical shorts.

Fashion and Fandom • 5th March 2022

Casting What-Ifs: Actresses Who Almost Played Catwoman

It may be hard to imagine anyone but your favorite inhabiting the slinky black Catwoman suit, but with each project involving the character (whether it’s television or movies) there are always stories about other actors being considered — and sometimes even cast for the role. Here’s a look at some of the actresses who almost played Catwoman over the years.

Fashion and Fandom • 22nd March 2021

10 Captain Kirk Quotes That Will Live Long And Prosper

Everyone can use a little wisdom to keep them motivated now and then. So why not get your inspiration from one of the galaxy’s greatest Starfleet captains — James T Kirk!

Sartorial Geek • 10th February 2021

Underrated Fantasy & Sci-Fi Film Scores of the 1980's

A look back at some of the underrated fantasy and sci-fi film scores of the 1980's.

Fashion and Fandom • 30th December 2020

Style Crush: Gal Gadot's Leggy White "Goddess Gown" From WONDER WOMAN 1984

Wonder Woman 1984 is finally in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max, and if you’re a fan of 80’s fashion you’re going to appreciate all the little nods to the “decade of excess” designer Lindy Hemming incorporporates into the film’s costumes.

ComiConverse • 2nd July 2017

IDW Celebrates Jack Kirby With 100th Birthday Comic Con Panel And Original Art Show

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Jack Kirby's birth. IDW honored the visionary creator this year at San Diego Comic Con 2017 with a special 100th birthday celebration panel and art show.

GeekFeed • 1st November 2016

Tricia Helfer Talks ‘Lucifer’ Season 2

Good news for Lucifer fans. Fox has ordered an additional nine episodes of the DC Comics-inspired devilish drama, bringing its episode count to a full-season of 22. Battlestar Galactica alum, Tricia Helfer joined at the start of the current season. She talked to Marena Bronson recently about why she wanted to join the cast, what’s the best superpower, the enduring legacy of BSG.