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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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Netflix’s ‘Sense8’ returns with 2-hour Christmas special

Netflix's most ambitious sci-fi project will return for a two-hour special this month.

On Dec 5, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Watch the trailer for ‘The Mummy’ remake starring Tom Cruise

Say hello to the latest reboot of 'The Mummy' franchise.

On Dec 5, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Telltale Games confirms ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ game with teaser trailer

It'll be a 'five-part episodic series,' and we can't wait.

On Dec 2, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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James Gunn reveals new alien from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’

The new character is an obscure villain from Marvel comics.

On Dec 2, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Figure skating anime ‘Yuri on Ice’ is one of the best shows of 2016

This new anime series combines Olympic figure skating expertise with a sweet same-sex love story.

On Dec 2, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Andrew Garfield says ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ left him ‘heartbroken’

Andrew Garfield and Amy Adams interviewed each other about the flaws of the superhero franchise industry.

On Dec 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The new ‘Sherlock’ season 4 teaser is a straight-up bloodbath

We're getting a 'Hannibal' vibe from this one.

On Dec 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Is Sebastian Stan’s latest Instagram post a ‘Captain America’ hint?

Could this photo be a clue about Sebastian Stan's role in 'Avengers: Infinity War'?

On Nov 30, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Lin-Manuel Miranda to adapt ‘The Kingkiller Chronicle’ for film and TV

'The Kingkiller Chronicle' will feature new music from the creator of 'Hamilton.'

On Nov 30, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Following Mike Pence controversy, ‘Hamilton’ sets box-office record

'Hamilton' just set a new record for Broadway box-office earnings.

On Nov 29, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Arrow’ creator says he had to ‘put on his racism hat’ to write the new ‘X-Men’ comic

Mark Guggenheim seems surprisingly out-of-touch with the political background of the franchise.

On Nov 29, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Archie’ comics get a sexy, edgy reboot for CW’s ‘Riverdale’

The new adaptation looks like a cross between 'Twin Peaks' and 'Gossip Girl.'

On Nov 29, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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What do the character names in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ mean?

J.K. Rowling's tradition of choosing meaningful names continues in her latest film.

On Nov 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The trailer for China’s ‘Mad Max’ ripoff looks ridiculously epic

This should help you wait for that 'Fury Road' sequel.

On Nov 25, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Hillary Clinton is having a normal-person Thanksgiving

A shopper spotted Bill and Hillary Clinton buying groceries in her local store.

On Nov 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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