Episode 71
Steven Universe
Supercontext: an autopsy of media · Charlie Bennett
September 8, 20171h 20mExplicit
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Show Notes
Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar has developed a warm, well thought out approach to family cartoons. We look at her goals, Cartoon Network's business plans and the fight in fandom over how this show represents diverse identities.
Additional Resources
- 'Steven Universe' creator Rebecca Sugar is a Cartoon Network trailblazer
- Cartoon Network's 'Steven Universe' Premieres As Its Most-Watched Series of 2013
- 'Steven Universe' creator on growing up, gender politics, her brother
- Steven Universe's frustrating schedule is crucial to its success
- 'Adventure Time' Writer Rebecca Sugar on 'Steven Universe,' Being Cartoon Network's First Female Show Creator And Why Pop Art Is 'Offensive'
- 'Leaked' Steven Universe episodes weren't leaked at all, Cartoon Network says
- Steven Universe Artist Quits Twitter Over Fan Harassment
- 'Steven Universe' fandom is melting down after bullied fanartist attempts suicide
- An Attempted Suicide Forced a Tumblr Community to Open Its Eyes About Bullying
- Why I Fell In Love With The Brilliant Steven Universe, And You Will Too
- 'Steven Universe's' Rebecca Sugar confirms Fluorite is a representation of a polyamorous relationship
- Superheroes, Steven Universe, and the Maternal Narrative