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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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Fans push to #CancelSleepyHollow after shocking character death

Like 'The 100,' 'Sleepy Hollow' has angered fans with its latest twist.

On Apr 10, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Watching ‘Hardcore Henry’ is like being trapped in a first-person shooter for 2 hours

The film has lots of murder and gore, but no personality.

On Apr 10, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Meet the stunt performer behind Daredevil and Captain America’s fight scenes

We spoke to the martial artist behind the superhero stunts in 'Daredevil' and 'Captain America: Civil War.'

On Apr 10, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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BB-8 gets a glimpse of life on Mars at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Watch BB-8 meet up with a replica of NASA's Curiosity rover.

On Apr 10, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The first trailer for Star Wars spinoff ‘Rogue One’ is a dark tale of rebellion

Do we detect a 'Hunger Games' vibe here?

On Apr 7, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Get ready for ‘Captain America: Civil War’ with this Steve/Bucky fanzine

Fifty-two pages of 'Captain America' fanart, celebrating the timeless romance of Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes.

On Apr 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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There’s a dark new fantasy comic on the way from the creators of ‘Gotham Academy’

This exciting new fantasy comic looks like a cross between 'Princess Mononoke' and 'Game of Thrones.'

On Apr 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel’s new ‘Black Panther’ comic is the Wakanda story we’ve all been waiting for

If you read one comic this month, it should be issue #1 of Marvel's new 'Black Panther.'

On Apr 5, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Here’s the cast of the ‘Doctor Who’ spinoff ‘Class’, which just started filming

The spinoff series is said to feature 'sex, sorrow, and possibly the end of existence.'

On Apr 4, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Benedict Cumberbatch visits comic-book store after filming ‘Doctor Strange’ in New York

Cumberbatch, along with Mads Mikkelsen and Chiwetel Ejiofor, were spotted on set in New York.

On Apr 4, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Hawkeye’ fan film is the next best thing to a TV show

This fan film is an impressively direct realization of the Matt Fraction/David Aja 'Hawkeye' comics.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Jared Leto gets weird with bearded Joker Snapchat filter

He looks creepier here than in the 'Suicide Squad' trailer.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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A reader’s guide to Black Panther comics

Not sure where to start with Marvel's 'Black Panther' comics? We have a guide for new and old fans alike.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Catwoman are getting YA novelizations

Four young adult novelists will reimagine DC Comics superheroes for teen audiences.

On Mar 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ is laying the foundation for ‘Captain America: Civil War’

To understand what's happening behind the scenes of 'Civil War,' you should watch 'S.H.I.E.L.D.'

On Mar 31, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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