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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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The best ‘Alien’ art and accessories on Etsy

Looking for cool 'Alien' merch? We've got you covered.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel cast Nathan Fillion in the perfect role in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’

We couldn't think of a better cameo for Fillion in the Marvel franchise.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Doctor Who’ fans are already creating fanart of Bill, the newest companion

Everyone loves Pearl Mackie as Bill, and we're totally here for it.

On Apr 25, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Doctor Strange’ screenwriter defends Tilda Swinton’s character from whitewashing criticism

The movie's not even out yet, and the cast and crew are already on the defensive.

On Apr 25, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel’s viral fake news channel returns for ‘Captain America: Civil War’

Marvel's TV news YouTube channel returns to set up some background for 'Captain America: Civil War.'

On Apr 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Does this Instagram post prove that Rachel Roy is ‘Becky’ from Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’?

Beyoncé fans are already speculating about the identity of "Becky," the side chick in Beyoncé's new album.

On Apr 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New trailer for Marvel’s ‘Civil War II’ comics event asks you to pick a side

Iron Man versus Captain Marvel. Whose team are you on?

On Apr 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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J.K. Rowling reveals the wands—and a famous returning character—for her ‘Harry Potter’ stage play

Fans will be happy to know that two of Harry's most memorable classmates are back.

On Apr 18, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Meet the villains of the Suicide Squad

'Suicide Squad' includes some pretty obscure characters, so these trading cards should help you keep track.

On Apr 14, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Brace yourselves, because there’s going to be another Batman movie

After 'Batman v Superman,' Ben Affleck is taking the Batman franchise into his own hands.

On Apr 13, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Sony’s new Spider-Man reboot is called ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

Is it time to get excited for yet another Spider-Man reboot?

On Apr 13, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Teaser trailer for Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ hints at the film’s magical nature

Benedict Cumberbatch learns the 'mystic arts' from Tilda Swinton in the first trailer for 'Doctor Strange.'

On Apr 13, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Trek’ redshirt cosplayer travels to Comic Con, is killed by every character in history

He said the Punisher cosplayer really got into it.

On Apr 12, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New on HBO GO: Suicide Squad

Harley Quinn rightly takes center stage in new ‘Suicide Squad’ trailer

You really don't need to know anything about 'Suicide Squad's plot to know that it's going to be fun.

On Apr 11, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ trailer reveals some of Newt Scamander’s Hogwarts backstory

Eddie Redmayne's Newt Scamander has more in common with Hagrid than you might expect.

On Apr 11, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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