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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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Marvel confirms that ‘Creed’ director Ryan Coogler will direct ‘Black Panther’

The director of Marvel's 'Black Panther' has already won awards at Cannes and Sundance.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Disney’s reported shortlist for the role of young Han Solo is a trainwreck

If this casting shortlist is real, it's a straight-up disaster.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Poe Dameron’s mom was a ‘Star Wars’ hero in her own right

Everyone's favorite new X-wing pilot had an awesome role model: his mom, a hero of the Rebel Alliance.

On Jan 11, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel Comics unveils its plan for ‘Civil War II’, the next major story arc

'Civil War II' will pit Captain Marvel against Iron Man in the biggest Marvel Comics storyline of 2016.

On Jan 11, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ is going to be the geekiest show on TV

Superheroes? Time travel? Characters with wings? Actors from 'Firefly' and 'Doctor Who'? We're here for it.

On Jan 10, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Bad news for Finn/Poe fans: John Boyega says their ‘Star Wars’ relationship isn’t canon

Don't worry, though. There's still hope for Gay Poe Dameron.

On Jan 7, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The beloved ’90s animated X-Men are back in this fanmade YouTube series

This new X-Men series is a total nostalgia trip for fans of the '90s animated series.

On Jan 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Wars’ fandom is in love with Jessika Pava, the female X-wing pilot from ‘The Force Awakens’

Here's why X-Wing pilot Jessika Pava is everyone's new favorite side-character in 'Star Wars' fandom.

On Jan 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Cartoonists boycott prestigious Angoulême comics awards over the absence of female nominees

The Angoulême Festival is like the Oscars for comics, and this year all 30 Grand Prize nominees are men.

On Jan 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The Bigger Luke Hypothesis is a beautiful parody of ridiculous ‘Star Wars’ fan theories

Are there two different Luke Skywalkers in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy? The answer won't surprise you.

On Jan 5, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The ‘Sherlock’ holiday special was a bizarre mess of feminist murder plots and Victoriana

The show's ambitious self-indulgence is one of its defining traits.

On Jan 3, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Militia group takes over federal wildlife refuge building in Oregon

The occupation began on Saturday.

On Jan 3, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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9 classic geek movies turning 30 in 2016

These classics are celebrating 30 years, and most of them are well worth re-watching

On Jan 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The Expanse’ showrunner Mark Fergus sets the stage for the next big space opera

'The Expanse' is already being touted as the new 'Battlestar Galactica.'

On Jan 1, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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All the superhero movies and TV shows coming in 2016

Here's the complete schedule of superhero movies and TV shows in 2016. Mark your calendars!

On Dec 31, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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