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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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Maisie Williams is freaking out over the script for ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7

The actress's tweets will make you very stressed about what awaits next season.

On Aug 23, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Chuck Tingle celebrates Hugo loss with new ‘Pounded in the Butt’ ebook

Chuck Tingle's 'Space Raptor Butt Invasion' did not win a Hugo Award, but that hasn't slowed him.

On Aug 22, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Ryan Lochte explains his ‘immature behavior’ to Matt Lauer

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte went on NBC to explain his side of what happened n Rio.

On Aug 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Teen in ‘Slender Man’ case pleads not guilty due to mental illness

Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier are accused of stabbing a 12-year-old girl while attempting to summon 'Slender Man'

On Aug 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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2016 Hugo Awards honor N.K. Jemisin, ‘Sandman,’ ‘The Martian’

Sadly, the nominated 'Space Raptor Butt Invasion' did not win an award.

On Aug 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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An easy guide to getting started with Marvel’s ‘Star Wars’ comics

Jump into one title—or dive right in to them all.

On Aug 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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A brief history of Jared Leto’s thirst for Joker publicity

We've been trapped in Jared Leto promotional hell for more than a year. Please send help.

On Aug 18, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Hollywood’s live-action Pokémon movie is about ‘Detective Pikachu’

Writers from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Gravity Falls' are working on a Pokémon movie, but why is it about 'Detective Pikachu'?

On Aug 17, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Henry Cavill’s Instagram hints at black Superman costume for ‘Justice League’

It looks like Clark Kent is going goth for 'Justice League' in 2017.

On Aug 16, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Justin Bieber quits Instagram after public spat with Selena Gomez

The singer deleted his account after receiving too many mean messages about his 17-year-old girlfriend.

On Aug 16, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ photos reveal stunning magical creatures

You've seen nifflers and bowtruckles before, but it's time to meet the occamy, swooping evil, and thunderbird.

On Aug 15, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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DC Comics tweets bumper sticker urging people not to vote for Clinton or Trump

Was DC Comics wrong to share this controversial bumper sticker on Twitter?

On Aug 15, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The best fantasy comics of 2016 (so far)

Add these titles to your must-read list.

On Aug 14, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The ‘Lumberjanes’ movie now has a director

The 'Lumberjanes' comics are coming to the big screen.

On Aug 11, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ to feature a female lead and gay characters

'Star Trek: Discovery' showrunner Bryan Fuller just shared a ton of details about the upcoming series.

On Aug 11, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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