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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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Animated ‘Civil War’ storyboard shows cut fight between Captain America and Black Widow

A Marvel artist is sharing his work on 'Captain America: Civil War', including cut content.

On Jun 9, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Is J.K. Simmons getting terrifyingly buff for Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ movie?

Do J.K. Simmons' impressive workout pictures signal a new look for Commissioner Gordon in 'Justice League'?

On Jun 8, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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X-Men’s powerful new Storm talks about building her role in ‘Apocalypse’

Alexandra Shipp is the future of the X-Men.

On Jun 8, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Screen Actors Guild says new safety standards needed for video game voice acting

Apparently voice acting can lead to 'vocal nodules, cysts, polyps, and vocal cord hemorrhaging.'

On Jun 8, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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John Boyega is cast as the lead in the ‘Pacific Rim’ sequel

John Boyega is the new star of the 'Pacific Rim' franchise.

On Jun 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Warcraft’ continues Hollywood’s streak of unwatchable video-game adaptations

You may find yourself laughing along with 'Warcraft,' but not for the right reasons.

On Jun 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Hayley Atwell was not impressed with the romance storyline in ‘Captain America: Civil War’

'Agent Carter' star Hayley Atwell is not onboard with Captain America kissing her niece.

On Jun 5, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Fox responds to criticism of ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ poster showing Jennifer Lawrence being strangled

This 'X-Men: Apocalypse' poster was widely criticized for depicting violence against a female character.

On Jun 5, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ photos introduce the Malfoy family

Here's our first look at the grown-up Draco Malfoy

On Jun 2, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel’s heroes are at odds again in ‘Civil War II’

The first issue of 'Civil War II' introduces its 'Minority Report' premise.

On Jun 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Geek culture isn’t ‘broken,’ but it does have a harassment problem

Entitlement isn't the same thing as constructive criticism.

On May 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Luc Besson’s new sci-fi film ‘Valerian’ looks fascinating and beautiful

Whatever happens with the plot, this will be one gorgeous movie.

On May 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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See the first photos of the main characters from ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

This is what Harry Potter looks like as a middle-aged dad.

On May 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Jeremy Irons admits that ‘Batman v Superman’ is bad

'It was very muddled.'

On May 30, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Captain America fans protest new comic’s controversial twist by donating to Holocaust Museum

Some readers think Marvel crossed a bright line.

On May 30, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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