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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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Trump reportedly plans to cut funding for public radio, the arts, and much more

The budget cuts may result in the death of PBS and NPR.

On Jan 19, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Guillermo del Toro sparks interest in ‘Hellboy III’ on Twitter

Thanks to this Twitter poll, Guillermo del Toro is considering 'Hellboy III' again.

On Jan 19, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The ‘Lego Movie’ creators are working on an animated Miles Morales ‘Spider-Man’ movie

The Miles Morales movie will be a standalone story, not connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

On Jan 19, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Is Harley Quinn headed to ‘Gotham’?

A 'Gotham' producer hinted at a role for Harley Quinn in season 3 finale.

On Jan 18, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Watch the trailer for Drew Barrymore’s Netflix zombie sitcom

Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant play a wholesome suburban couple with a dark, flesh-eating secret.

On Jan 18, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The 6 most alarming moments from Betsy DeVos’ confirmation hearing

Democrats grilled Devos about a number of topics.

On Jan 18, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is finally here—and it looks incredible

A new era of 'Star Trek' is about to begin.

On Jan 18, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The CW rewrote Jughead’s sexuality for ‘Riverdale,’ against the actor’s wishes

In the comics, Archie's best friend Jughead is asexual. In the new 'Riverdale' TV show, he's a 'heartthrob.'

On Jan 16, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Listen to Lin Manuel Miranda’s rap about ‘The West Wing’

This rap video is our new favorite 'West Wing' fanfic.

On Jan 16, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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What is crossplay?

A rough guide to the world of crossplay, or cross-dressing cosplay.

On Jan 16, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The Final Problem’ is season 4’s most entertaining ‘Sherlock’ episode—and its most sexist

A lot of this episode made no sense, but it was certainly the most fun we've had in season 4.

On Jan 16, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The new ‘X-Men’ TV show will tie directly into the movie universe

The X-Men franchise is moving into 'expanded universe' territory.

On Jan 13, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Green Lantern’ is getting rebooted with a movie featuring Hal Jordan and John Stewart

Hopefully, this movie will erase our memories of the 'Green Lantern' film starring Ryan Reynolds.

On Jan 13, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ will return for season 2

Over the course of three seasons, the show plans to adapt all 13 books in Lemony Snicket's series.

On Jan 13, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Review: Netflix’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ is the smart, hilarious adaptation fans wanted

This dark tale of fighting back against abusive authority figures finally gets the adaptation it deserves.

On Jan 13, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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