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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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HBO’s ‘Westworld’ echoes the sex and violence of ‘Game of Thrones’ in new trailer

HBO's 'Westworld' is a NSFW combination of violent Wild West adventure and intriguing science fiction.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Game developer Barbie is a thing now

Say hello to the latest Barbie, a game developer with long red hair and glasses.

On Jun 16, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Twitter explodes over Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift paparazzi photos

One of the biggest celebrity gossip stories of 2016 just hit the internet.

On Jun 16, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The 9 best indie sci-fi and fantasy movies on Netflix

From the fascinating to the frivolous, here's our picks.

On Jun 15, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Britain’s Brexit debate devolves into a bizarre standoff between boats on the Thames

Britain's debate about EU membership has turned into a farcical standoff between boats on the river Thames.

On Jun 15, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Donald Glover lands mystery role in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

He's not playing Peter Parker, but he's finally going to appear in a live-action Spider-Man movie.

On Jun 15, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Doctor Who’ announces writers and a surprise returning character for season 10

At last! Some new information...

On Jun 14, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Dark Circle Comics exclusive: Volume 2 of the gritty noir adventure ‘The Black Hood’

See exclusive cover art and new details from the upcoming volume of 'The Black Hood,' Dark Circle's noir antihero.

On Jun 13, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Disney’s first Polynesian princess makes her debut in the trailer for ‘Moana’

We can't wait to see more of Disney's new princess hero!

On Jun 13, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Broadway paid tribute to the Orlando shooting victims at the 2016 Tony Awards

From James Corden to some stunning performances from the cast of 'Hamilton,' this was a night to remember.

On Jun 13, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Anti-LGBT Texas lawmaker tweets, ‘A man reaps what he sows,’ after Orlando shooting

The tweet was reportedly previously approved and scheduled.

On Jun 12, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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LGBT community offers support, services in wake of mass shooting at Florida gay bar

The Pulse club shooting is a tragic meeting between America's problems with gun violence and homophobia.

On Jun 12, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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English and Russian fans clash at European soccer championships

The European soccer championship was chaos.

On Jun 12, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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49 dead in mass shooting at Florida nightclub

A lone gunman opened fire and took hostages at Florida gay club Pulse at around 2am on Sunday morning.

On Jun 12, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Trek: The Original Series’ gets a delightful modern mashup

This awesome fanvid imagines a meeting between the 1960s and modern era 'Star Trek' crews.

On Jun 9, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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