Blake Taylor
School
Appalachian State University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney Animation, Theme Parks
- Blake has been writing about the entertainment industry since age 9, when he started emailing a newsletter with movie reviews to his friends and family.
- He has experience in the film industry as a scriptwriter of documentary short films and promotional videos.
- Blake once interviewed Ryan Potter, the voice of Hiro from "Big Hero 6," and got to do Baymax's famous "Ba-la-la-la-la" fist bump with Ryan over the phone.
Experience
Ever since Pixar held the world premiere of "Cars" in Blake's hometown, he has loved writing about pop culture. His previous work includes eight years of feature writing and filmmaker-interviewing at Rotoscopers.com. In addition to the Static Media family of websites, you can find Blake as a contributing writer to Attractions Magazine. Blake loves helping others discover more about the characters and stories that inspire them.
Education
Blake majored in communications and minored in film studies at Appalachian State University. He is an alumni of the Disney College Program.
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Stories By Blake Taylor
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The Emmy-winning mockumentary sitcom "Abbott Elementary" has a fascinating behind-the-scenes story. This is the untold truth of the hit ABC show.
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Directed by Damien Chazelle, "Whiplash" tells the story of a young drummer obsessed with musical perfection. Here is the surprising untold truth of the film.
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From "Avatar" to Disney parks to new MCU films, these are the biggest movie announcements the Walt Disney Company gave its fans during D23 Expo 2022.
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"Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul." is a mockumentary film with plenty of drama, but it also relies heavily on comedy. We’ve ranked the film's funniest moments.
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One of the all-time Disney villains, Scar has a fascinating history, both behind the scenes and in the world of "The Lion King."
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The 2022 live-action remake of Pinocchio retains the foundation of the 1940 Disney animated film with a few key changes between them, here are the differences
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Kamala Khan was still getting used to her powers in "Ms. Marvel" Season 1, but by the end of the debut season she was doing some incredible things with them.
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It was Wanda all along? Kingpin is back? Nobody can remember Peter Parker? And what's John Krasinski doing here? These and more twists rocked the Phase 4 MCU.
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The 2016 Lonely Island film spoofed the music industry — and featured clever cameos from Mariah Carey, Seal, Michael Bolton, Emma Stone, P!nk and many more.
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Take a look behind of the scenes of Bullet Train, one of 2022's biggest action movies.
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From his graveyard resurrection to his awkward embrace of Draco Malfoy, these are the most memorable Voldemort scenes in the "Harry Potter" franchise.
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Do you wanna build a snowman? These and other "Frozen" song titles immediately flood the memories of millions. We rank every single song from the franchise.
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"Minions: The Rise of Gru" takes place in the 1970s and follows a younger version of the famous villain. It's crammed full of jokes that only adults will get.
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Disney's Bambi is one of the studio's oldest films, but it still has some layers and hidden details that younger viewers will likely miss.
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There are some wild stories from the creation and release of the Minions' long-awaited return, and some hints about the future of the Despicable Me franchise.
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Andy Samberg's first movie didn't set the box office on fire, but it did set a bunch of other stuff on fire. Here are the 12 best Hot Rod moments ranked.
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Movie posters don't always sell us on the movie we're about to see. From "Home Alone" to "Groundhog Day" to "The Suicide Squad," here are some prime examples.
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In "This Is the End," Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill and others deal with the apocalyptic fallout of a party. We examine the celebrity cameos.
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John Mulaney has had ups and downs, but the "Rescue Ranger" and "SNL" star is still a rising comedian. We explore what you might not know about his background.
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These actors from "Leave It to Beaver" are still around.
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Pixar's iconic Toy Story series is anchored by four theatrical films spanning 1995 to 2019, and here are some things that happen in every one of them.
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You've seen the Marvel movies in theaters, but have you watched the accompanying One-Shot short films?
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Space Jam is a family-friendly, partially animated sports comedy classic that features a ton of elements that only grown-up audiences are likely to notice
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From Judi Dench to Penelope Cruz, you've probably forgotten these actors pop up in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.
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Pixar's "Up" is a masterpiece -- but it also leaves behind some major unanswered questions. These are the absolute biggest.
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Chances are, your favorite actor has done a Muppets cameo at one point or another -- check out some of the most iconic!
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It starts with amnesiac fairytale characters living in Maine and just gets crazier from there. Here's every season of Once Upon a Time ranked worst to best.