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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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Did the Russo brothers accidentally confirm Captain Marvel for ‘Infinity War’?

But who will play her?

On May 8, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Sharon Carter got the coolest Easter egg in ‘Captain America: Civil War’

'Captain America: Civil War' gave Sharon Carter one of the most iconic moments from the Civil War comics.

On May 8, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How to read Marvel’s ‘Civil War’ event comics (and skip the bad parts)

Here's our guide to Marvel's 'Civil War' comics: what to read and what to avoid.

On May 7, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Embrace the tragedy of Bucky Barnes before you see ‘Captain America: Civil War’

Get ready for emotional devastation by revisiting the Winter Soldier's backstory.

On May 5, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Fox’s viral marketing for ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ includes 1980s 8-bit arcade games

The X-Men franchise's viral marketing efforts are still on point.

On May 4, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Captain America: Civil War’ is a better Avengers movie than ‘Age of Ultron’

'Civil War' is everything you could want from a Marvel movie, including the best Spider-Man to date.

On May 3, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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GLAAD wants Disney to put LGBT characters in future ‘Star Wars’ movies

Did GLAAD just endorse the idea of Gay Poe Dameron?

On May 3, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Aquaman’ director James Wan brushes off rumor that he’s quitting project

'The Flash' just lost its director, and now there are rumors about 'Aquaman' as well. Is the DC franchise in trouble?

On May 2, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Manga publishing app POP Comics inspires backlash from comics community

Tokyopop has returned with a new manga publishing app, but comics creators are warning people to stay away.

On May 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Carrie Fisher brought the ultimate nerdy dates to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Best date night ever.

On May 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Did Mads Mikkelsen just give away who he’s playing in ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’?

Was this a slip-up or a carefully orchestrated reveal?

On Apr 28, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel responds to ‘Doctor Strange’ whitewashing accusations—sort of

Let's face it: Tilda Swinton's 'Doctor Strange' character is the Iggy Azalea of Marvel movies.

On Apr 28, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Hugo Award noms include gay dinosaur porn due to ‘Rabid Puppy’ voter campaign

This year's Hugo Award nominees include an erotic ebook called 'Space Raptor Butt Invasion.' Why? Politics.

On Apr 27, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy face off in ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ trailer

Get excited for this R-rated adaptation of the classic comic.

On Apr 27, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Pearl Mackie encounters her first Dalek in this video from the ‘Doctor Who’ set

She's just as excited as you'd expect her to be.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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