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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‘Star Wars’ introduces new astromech droid character for ‘Rogue One’

This new character could say some interesting things about the role of droids in the 'Star Wars' universe.

On Sep 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ author sued by publisher over new manuscript

According to his publisher, Seth Grahame-Smith's new manuscript "appropriates" an existing book.

On Aug 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix releases a mysterious teaser video for ‘Stranger Things’ season 2

The new teaser includes episode titles and a time jump for season 2.

On Aug 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The Honest Trailer for the ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ movie is brutal

'The joke's on you in this wannabe edgy misfire.'

On Aug 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ may turn into a film trilogy

Warner Bros. filed for a trademark on 'The Cursed Child' earlier this year.

On Aug 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Dinosaurs compete in human sports in these beautiful fantasy illustrations

This is the perfect fantasy art for summertime.

On Aug 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Apple ordered to pay €13 billion in taxes to Ireland

Apple paid a corporate tax rate of 1 percent or less between 2003 and 2014.

On Aug 30, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New Ben Affleck video hints at Deathstroke appearance in ‘Justice League’

Could Deathstroke be one of the villains in Zack Snyder's 'Justice League'?

On Aug 29, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Jury duty looks like it’s a whole lot more fun with Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift skipped the VMAs to do jury duty in Tennessee—and people are posting selfies from the jury room.

On Aug 29, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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This record-breaking Batman costume includes more gadgets than the real thing

Featuring 23 working gadgets, this cosplay is worthy of the real Batman.

On Aug 29, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The main character of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is a callback to the original’s pilot episode

Fuller made some critical revelations.

On Aug 29, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel brought in ‘Community’ creator Dan Harmon to work on the ‘Doctor Strange’ script

Marvel filmed additional scenes for 'Doctor Strange,' possibly to add more humor to the film.

On Aug 25, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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This Russian superhero team movie stars a gun-wielding man-bear

Please let this be released in the U.S.

On Aug 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Never before seen ‘Harry Potter’ illustrations by J.K. Rowling surface on Pottermore

These sketches were drawn when J.K. Rowling was still working on the first 'Harry Potter' book.

On Aug 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Surprise Snorlax causes Pokémon Go stampede in Taiwan

Hundreds of people started running when the lovable monster appeared in the busy streets of Taipei.

On Aug 23, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw