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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How did Kristoff and Sven meet? How does Olaf know Mickey Mouse? Who is Wandering Oaken? These and other "Frozen" questions simply cannot be let go.
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No matter how many times you've seen "The Lion King," you may not have pondered these questions about Simba and Nala's rule, Scar's name, Zazu's songs and more.
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Before "The Lion King" became an improbable classic, it had talking vultures, an attempt at a Bee-Gees song, and a desire for Sean Connery to voice Mufasa.
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30 years of "Toy Story" have been warmed by the tones of folks like Jim Varney, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, R. Lee Ermey and others who have died.
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Disney's Aladdin is one of the studio's biggest animated hits ever, but the film's production was far from simple. Here are some things you might not know.
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Newt Scamander's journey — his career, his descendants, his unexpected connections to other Harry Potter characters — is about more than just Fantastic Beasts.
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The "Harry Potter" franchise is made up of multiple books and films, but parts of the story remain shrouded in mystery. Here are some big unanswered questions.
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Get ready for an onslaught of "Avatar" sequels with this breakdown of Jake Sully, Sam Worthington's central character in the James Cameron sci-fi film series.
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How does "Halloweentown" hold up today, and what might have gone over your head when you watched it all those years ago?
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Discover the untold truth of "The Little Mermaid," which became a part of our world to change Disney animation forever.
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Beauty and the Beast enchanted audiences around the world when it first debuted in 1991, so be our guest for the untold truth of Disney's 1991 animated classic.
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Pixar's A Bug's Life might not be the most memorable film in the company's history, but it has plenty of small details only adults will notice.
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Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang go on lots of adventures -- but these storylines disappeared from the franchise without any explanation.
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From 2008 to 2012, the MCU hit movie screens with six films that set the standard for everything to come. Here are Marvel's Phase 1 movies ranked worst to best.
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Discover the history behind "Toy Story," one of the most beloved and acclaimed franchises in film history.
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Sharing a scene with Sandler (or simply being Sandler) is like the world's hardest try-not-to-laugh contest.
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Phase 4 of the MCU began in 2021 and is slated to continue through at least 2023. The timeline can get tricky to keep track of, so read on for help.
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From incredible stunts to the return of fan-favorite characters, here are the secrets we learned from Spider-Man: No Way Home's bonus features.
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Are you old enough to remember what it felt like to see Episode VI when it first debuted? Here's what it was really like to see "Return of the Jedi" in 1983.
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From hilarious short films to insightful documentaries, here are some hidden gems on Disney+ that Pixar fans will love.
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Everybody loves Tom Holland, but after you see these hilarious bloopers, you'll love him even more.
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In 1975, Jaws terrified audiences everywhere. But what was it like seeing it in theaters?
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Here's a look at some child stars who grew up and forgot the movies and shows they were in.