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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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Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy reunite for ‘The Killing Joke’ adaptation

The R-rated adaptation of the iconic Batman story will premiere at San Diego Comic-Con.

On Mar 15, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The reason for Bucky Barnes’s backpack in ‘Civil War’ will make you cry

The contents of that dorky bag are surprisingly upsetting.

On Mar 14, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Filmmakers discuss the ‘Marvel Renaissance’ from near bankruptcy to box office glory

French documentary 'Marvel Renaissance' charts Marvel's 1990s bankruptcy and subsequent rise to power.

On Mar 7, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Baby kangaroo hanging upside down isn’t a bat, but don’t tell it that

This adorable kangaroo loves nothing more than hanging upside down.

On Mar 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘SNL’ could barely fit the past week of election nonsense into one cold open

The election is so ridiculous that SNL could barely fit one week's drama into its opening segment.

On Mar 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt leaves ‘Sandman’ movie due to creative differences

He said the studio and he 'just don't see eye to eye.'

On Mar 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The trailer for the new ‘Ghostbusters’ movie is two minutes of perfection

We're ridiculously excited for Paul Feig's new Ghostbusters team.

On Mar 3, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel will get into the election spirit with a ‘Vote Loki’ comic

Loki's presidential bid feels like the perfect satire for the 2016 election.

On Mar 2, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Hayley Atwell on love, musical numbers, and kicking butt in ‘Agent Carter’

Hayley Atwell talks about Peggy Carter's future, musical numbers, and her status as a feminist role model.

On Mar 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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This Twitter account is just barely a satire of Hollywood movie pitches

Some of these are a little too on the nose.

On Feb 28, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New ‘Daredevil’ trailer shows us Elektra and ninja fight scenes

In season 2 of 'Daredevil,' Matt Murdock and Elektra take on a malevolent ninja organization.

On Feb 25, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Spartacus’ and ‘Daredevil’ showrunner to direct ‘Pacific Rim’ sequel

Guillermo Del Toro will still produce the film, but he wants to direct smaller projects.

On Feb 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Zack Snyder photo reveals the Flash and other ‘Justice League’ costumes

And who's that woman in a painting near the floor?

On Feb 23, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Everything you need to know about Ward’s new supervillain identity on ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’

Grant Ward has gone through a major transformation in 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Here's his new Marvel backstory.

On Feb 22, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Image Comics publisher speaks out against dangerous sales tactics in the comics industry

Eric Stephenson is worried that the comics industry is repeating the mistakes of the past.

On Feb 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw