Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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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You can get free comics on Halloween Comicfest

Did you know there's a free Halloween comic book day this weekend?

On Oct 28, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Following harassment controversy, Marvel’s ‘Mockingbird’ tops Amazon

After 'Mockingbird' writer Chelsea Cain was driven off Twitter by sexist harassment, her comic found a new audience.

On Oct 28, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Here’s your first look at Netflix’s new dystopian thriller ‘3%’

It's Netflix's first Brazilian series.

On Oct 27, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Go download ‘Borderlands: The Handsome Collection’ for free on Xbox One right now

The compilation includes 'Borderlands 2' and 'Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.'

On Oct 27, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel writer driven off Twitter by sexist harassment

Comics fans and creators are saying that the industry has become a toxic environment.

On Oct 27, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Witness ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ in stunning black and chrome on Amazon

Director George Miller says the black and white version is actually his favorite.

On Oct 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The ‘Doctor Strange’ movie borrowed this scene directly from the comics

Standalone Doctor Strange comic 'The Oath' inspired one of the magical scenes in the movie.

On Oct 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Readers are demanding a young adult fiction category at the Hugo Awards

Fans can have a say in what the new YA book award will be called.

On Oct 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Benedict Cumberbatch secretly plays a second character in ‘Doctor Strange’

The character is an exciting spoiler from the comics!

On Oct 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Doctor Strange’ offers gorgeous visual effects but no new ideas

'Doctor Strange' is a loyal adaptation, for better and worse.

On Oct 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘Evangelion’ are getting rides at Japan’s Universal Studios

The 'Attack on Titan' theme park experience is not for the faint of heart.

On Oct 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Take a video tour of the DC Entertainment offices

Check out the secret vault of vintage comics.

On Oct 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Class’ is a disappointing addition to the ‘Doctor Who’ universe

Set in an English sixth-form college, the new teen-friendly 'Doctor Who' spinoff doesn't live up to the hype.

On Oct 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Patrick Stewart’s Twitter got hacked by a NSFW porn bot

This is not what Patrick Stewart's 2.4 million followers expected to see.

On Oct 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Kate McKinnon’s ‘Ghostbusters’ outtakes are hilarious

She's at the top of her game.

On Oct 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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