Brandon Shoaff
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania
School
Reading Area Community College, Kutztown University
Expertise
Star Wars, Game Of Thrones, Game Adaptations
- Brandon is a lifelong gamer that went to the original Super Mario Bros. movie in full cosplay.
- When Brandon isn't writing, he can be found running table top role playing games, photographing comic conventions, and binging through the latest science fiction, fantasy, and superhero series.
- Brandon was once in a cover band inspired by Game of Thrones called "The Iron Price."
Experience
Even before Brandon learned to write, he was obsessed with pop culture like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Nintendo. He originally intended to be a writer for video games and participated in several closed beta tests for Blizzard and the former company Westwood. Brandon's personable and energetic nature lends itself well to interviewing, research, fan responses, and photography. Joining Looper in 2021, Brandon has extensively covered topics about American Horror Story, Rick and Morty, and Game of Thrones. Brandon also helps come up with article topics through audience development endeavors.
Education
Brandon studied at both Reading Area Community College and Kutztown University on subjects such as creative writing, journalism, psychology, and literature.
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Stories By Brandon Shoaff
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In the most recent episode of "Chicago Med," a familiar face returns with an injury, which is based on actor Dan Bucatinsky's real-life broken ankle.
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"The Pope's Exorcist" star Russell Crowe was surprised to learn that Father Amorth wasn't just spiritually grounded, but also possessed a robust sense of humor.
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Michael Keaton stretched his comedic chops with the "Beetlejuice" role, often alternating between soft-spoken and sophisticated to unhinged and highly animated.
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Among shocking moments through "Star Trek" history, "Deep Space Nine" surprised even the show's creators, as the Odo-Kira relationship was never planned.
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"Bird Box" proved to be a massive success upon its release. But what kind of information is currently available about the upcoming "Bird Box Barcelona?"
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A Man Called Otto has a number of similarities to its Swedish counterpart, A Man Called Ove. However, both films differ in a few important ways.
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Pete Davidson might be a well-known comedian and household name now, but the young star actually expected to get fired after a year on "SNL."
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Patrick Warburton is a veteran actor. Yet, even he is surprised by the immense success and creativity of Adult Swim's "The Venture Bros." series.
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Longtime "Chicago Fire" viewers will be interested to learn how Taylor Kinney actually had to deal with a massive fire in his everyday life.
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Longtime "South Park" fans may be interested in learning about the theory that describes Kenny being in a coma, with the show simply being his dream.
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From her roots in "Batman: The Animated Series," Harley Quinn has always been all about Mr. J. Now, with "Joker: Folie a Deux," Lady Gaga can change it up.
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Adam Warlock, played by Will Poulter, first appeared in the mid-credits scene of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" but he originally had a big part in that film.
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A "Yellowstone" sequel is in the works, expanding the world of ranches and intrigue -- here's when the show is supposedly set to release.
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"The Goldbergs" creator Adam F. Goldberg originally intended to reveal himself and several of the real-life characters in the series finale of the hit sitcom.
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The Season 5 finale of "The Conners" set up a definite chance for Johnny Galecki to reappear as David, but the plot kept the character away. Here's why.
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One of the most popular couples on "Chicago Fire" is between Brett and Casey, and while they are no longer together, Season 11's finale could see them reunite.
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"Chicago Med" fans are expressing mixed feelings on social media regarding Dean Archer's negative reaction to Hannah's help finding him a transplant.
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Some fans have a theory that Kyle's maturity in "South Park" actually stems from the fact that he's aware that time stands still for the children.
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Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler starred alongside one another in "Law Abiding Citizen." Here's where to watch the movie, including rental and purchase options.
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Season 2 of "Sweet Tooth," a comic book adaptation, failed to beat new political intrigue series "The Diplomat" on Netflix. Both seasons launched a week apart.
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The end of "Star Trek: Picard" featured a very important scene between Ed Speleers and John de Lancie, and the former enjoyed it immensely.
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With the current character and plot focuses in "Fear the Walking Dead," it's not too hard to theorize that Negan will finally make an appearance in Season 8.
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After showcasing some impressive sights in its first trailer, some are wondering how "Gran Turismo" pulled off the game's chase camera style for the movie.
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Along with the beloved characters of Netflix's "Sweet Tooth," there is a narrator for every episode, and the actor behind this role has been acting for decades.