Annual awards honoring excellence in science fiction, fantasy, and horror film and television.
Pop Culture & Fandom Terms Starting With S
The pop culture & fandom terms that begin with S, in alphabetical order.
Definitions of Pop Culture & Fandom Terms Starting With S
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Theatrical add-on that disperses fragrances synchronized to on-screen events for multisensory immersion.
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Annual Indian film awards organized by the Indian Express group to honor Hindi cinema.
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A season finale is the last episode of a season of a television series, designed to bring a season-long story arc to a dramatic climax and often set up conflicts for the next season.
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A second screen experience enhances movie or TV viewing by using a companion device like a smartphone or tablet to display interactive, related content.
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The share count is a metric that tracks how many times a piece of content has been shared by users to their own networks, friends, or other platforms.
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Shipping is a term used in fandom for the act of wanting two or more characters to enter into a romantic relationship, often creating fanworks to explore that dynamic.
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A shitcoin is a derogatory slang term for a cryptocurrency with no clear purpose, utility, or long-term potential.
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A film screening format where audience members listen via wireless headphones instead of speakers.
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"Simping" is internet slang for showing excessive admiration, devotion, or thirst for another person, often a celebrity or fictional character, in a way that is seen as subservient.
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Eyewear that overlays information or imagery, used for AR storytelling and crew heads-up tools.
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A Snapchat Lens is an interactive augmented reality effect that adds 3D objects, characters, or transformations to a user's world in real-time, frequently created by studios to promote films.
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An ephemeral collection of photos and videos used for time-sensitive film promotions.
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A sneaker drop is the scheduled, limited-quantity release of a new or highly anticipated sneaker, a central event in modern streetwear and hype culture.
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An avid collector of limited-edition and rare sneakers, often tied to film-related collaborations.
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A speedrun is a playthrough of a video game performed with the goal of completing it in the fastest time possible, often using glitches and complex strategies.
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A spoiler alert is a warning given to potential readers or viewers that a piece of content contains revealing plot details about a movie or show, which could 'spoil' the surprise for those who haven't seen it yet.
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When a performer jumps off the stage into the audience, trusting fans to catch them.
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A social media profile dedicated to celebrating and promoting a particular celebrity or cultural phenomenon.
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A fervent fan phenomenon characterized by obsessive admiration and defense of a public figure.
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A subcommunity on Twitter renowned for its passionate and often contentious fan-driven discourse.
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An online broadcaster who hosts live movie watch parties and interactive film commentary.
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A streamer donation is a direct monetary tip given by a viewer to a live-streamer during their broadcast, often accompanied by a public on-screen alert.
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Street art is visual art created in public spaces, often conceptual and intended for widespread audience engagement.
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A style of casual clothing rooted in urban culture that frequently intersects with film aesthetics.
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A style haul is a video in which a presenter reviews recent clothing and accessory purchases, often analyzing their relevance to fashion trends and costume design.
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A subculture is a social group differentiated by distinctive norms, values, and practices within a larger cultural context.
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A subreddit thread is an individual post and its entire chain of comments within a specific Reddit community, serving as a primary forum for film discussion and fan theories.
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A subscriber alert is an automated, on-screen notification that appears during a live stream to announce and celebrate when a viewer subscribes or donates.
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A subscriber milestone is a significant numerical benchmark in a creator's subscriber or follower count, often celebrated with special content.
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A movie-themed subscription box is a recurring delivery service that provides fans with a curated selection of exclusive merchandise, apparel, and collectibles.
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A supercut is a video montage emphasizing a single theme across clips.
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An intentionally absurd, dreamlike meme style that subverts expectations.
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