Fortress of Solitude began in 2012 with one writer who had a big dream to share his knowledge and opinions on movies, TV series, comic books, anime, gaming and tech. Jarrod Saunders was just a guy with a keyboard, a deep love for superheroes, and a lot of opinions about movies and TV shows. With a passion for geek culture, he launched Fortress of Solitude—a site that started as a personal blog and evolved into South Africa’s biggest entertainment news destination (and yeah, one of the largest globally too, with millions of views to prove it).
The site’s mission is pretty simple: talk about the things we all obsess over—superheroes, comic book movies, TV shows, video games, and tech that makes us feel like Tony Stark.
Now, over a decade later, Fortress of Solitude (with a monthly reach of over 500,000 worldwide users, 12,000 subscribers on YouTube and 75,000 followers on Facebook) has gone from a passion project to a full-on squad of entertainment writers who are passionate about Superman, Batman, DC, and Marvel. The team has interviewed actors, game devs, directors, and even the occasional comic book legend. We’ve covered everything from The Mandalorian’s best moments to why The Flash didn’t quite hit the speed force. If it’s pop culture and people are talking about it, chances are we’ve already written about it.
This isn’t just about fandom. We’re not pretending to be cool. We’re not pretending to be objective. We like liking things, and we’re not afraid to show it. So whether you’re a Marvel die-hard, a DC loyalist, or someone who thinks horror movies peaked with Hereditary, welcome. You’re among friends here. Pull up a chair, argue about casting choices, and let’s keep the conversation going.
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Our dedication to delivering high-quality content has also led us to interview some of the biggest stars in the business, from actors like Kevin Hart and Aaron Taylor-Johnson to directors like Spencer Brown. Plus, we’ve released exclusive scoops that you won’t find anywhere else, such as Scott Adkin’s Batman v Superman audition and Alan Ritchson’s desire to play Batman.
While we’re based in Somerset West, South Africa and Wyoming, USA, our team of reporters, editors, and opinion makers spans the globe, ensuring that we cover pop culture, entertainment news, and more from all corners of the world.
In recognition of our commitment to excellence, Fortress of Solitude was honoured to receive the African Blogger Award for Hobbies in 2014.
Because of our steadfastness and unwavering commitment to original reporting, you might have also noticed us being acknowledged or referenced in these locations… Screenrant, Looper, IGN, The Direct, People.com, Mental Floss, Movieweb, Collider, Showmax, The Ringer, Ranker, Giant Freakin Robot, Inverse and many other sites.
We’ve partnered with some of the biggest brands in the industry, including Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, Samsung, Huawei, Canon, and many more, to bring you exclusive content and access to the latest innovations.
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Meet the management team behind Fortress of Solitude:
- CEO & Editor in Chief: Jarrod Saunders (jarrodsaunders@fortressza.com)
- Advertising Manager: Evan Saunders (evansaunders@fortressza.com)
- Content Director: Sergio Pereira (sergiopereira@fortressza.com)
Address: You can find us at our head office located at De Velde Estate, De Beers Avenue, Firgrove Rural, Somerset West, 7130. Fortress of Solitude is part of Fortress Entertainment PTY LTD, a registered company in South Africa. Or Fortress of Solitude LLC at 30 N Gould ST STE R, Sheridan, WY 8280 in the United States of America.
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About Our Readers
In 2023 alone, Fortress of Solitude had over 8 million views, a testament to the site’s popularity among readers who love film, superheroes, scary horror movies, streaming the best TV series and playing the latest video games.
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