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Gavia Baker-Whitelaw


Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested. Follow her on Twitter: @Hello_Tailor

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Who should play the Goblin King in the ‘Labyrinth’ sequel?

Janelle Monáe is a fan-favorite choice, but we don't know if the new film will feature the character.

On May 27, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The Snyder Cut is much more complicated and expensive than you think

There's a reason why you'll have to wait until 2021.

On May 27, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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JK Rowling announces new children’s book ‘The Ickabog’

She's giving it away for free online.

On May 26, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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People (mostly director David Ayer) are demanding an ‘Ayer Cut’ of ‘Suicide Squad’

Will this actually happen? Probably not.

On May 26, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Everyone loves this clip of ‘Teen Wolf’ star Dylan O’Brien reenacting ‘The Social Network’

He totally owned Andrew Garfield's meltdown scene.

On May 22, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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John Krasinski sold his feel-good quarantine YouTube show to CBS

The key appeal was its low-fi homemade style.

On May 22, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Does Stephanie Beatriz want to be the new Batwoman?

The 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' star posted a cryptic tweet about Batwoman.

On May 21, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Shazam’ director returns to YouTube with another terrifying short horror film

In the film, a woman is haunted by a shadowy figure in her empty house.

On May 20, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Batwoman’ star Ruby Rose leaves the show after just one season

Kate Kane will look different in the next season.

On May 20, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Revisiting ‘The Tales of Ba Sing Se,’ the best episode of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’

This slice-of-life episode encapsulates the brilliance of ATLA's thoughtful characterization.

On May 19, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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TNT’s ‘Snowpiercer’ turns Bong Joon-ho’s dystopian thriller into a cop show

This adaptation is a watered-down insult to the movie.

On May 17, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New ‘Star Trek’ spinoff ‘Strange New Worlds’ will star Young Spock

The series will focus on the Enterprise crew before Kirk.

On May 15, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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