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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"Star Trek: Picard" has come to an end, and while Patrick Stewart is happy with the ending now, he initially was hesitant about how the series was wrapping up.
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In the finale for "Star Trek: Picard," Patrick Stewart recites a Shakespearean quote to tie the series neatly together. Here's what he says.
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Episode 1 of "Mrs. Davis" contains a crucial clue to the identity of the stranded man, who has connections to a real-life person beyond the scope of the show.
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In the series premiere of "Mrs. Davis," Simone is instructed to go to Eli McCoy Elementary, the name of which is more important than you might think.
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The final scene of the Season 3 finale has fans very nervous about what will be at stake when The Mandalorian eventually returns for Season 4.
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Thankfully, Season 3 of "Star Trek: Picard" corrected a plot hole that's been around since the "First Contact" film. Here's the hiccup that was fixed.
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Fans of "The Mandalorian" expressed their disappointment over the fact that Din Djarin never took his helmet off throughout all of Season 3.
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In the finale for the third season of "The Mandalorian," the show may have just subtly changed everything fans know to be true regarding Mythosaurs. Here's why.
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Here's where you may recognize Alberto Rosende, who plays Blake Gallo on Chicago Fire.
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Dracula is returning to the big screen in the new R-rated "Renfield." Here's what parents need to know about the movie before letting their kids watch it.
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Prime Video's "Carnival Row" might not be a great series to watch with children under the age of 16.
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If fans don't fully understand the significance of the Praetorian Guard in "Chapter 23: The Spies" on "The Mandalorian." Here's the ending explained.
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After "Chapter 23: The Spies" on "The Mandalorian" fans may be wondering who plays Captain Pellaeon. Here's where you might've seen the actor before.
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Arrowverse star Grant Gustin addresses speculation he will reprise his role as Barry Allen in the upcoming DC movie "The Flash," debunking the rumors.
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Some fans have put forth a "Rick and Morty" theory that Jerry Smith is actually at fault for the Night People's consciousness. Here's how the theory works.
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Lucasfilm's Doug Chiang explains how the works of legendary VFX artist Ray Harryhausen influenced the creatures seen in "The Mandalorian" season 3.
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After the shocking turn of events in "Succession" Season 4, Episode 3, fans are heaping accolades on the show for its authentic portrayal of sudden death.
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While Jimmy Dorsey's departure from "Gold Rush: Alaska" was heated, Dorsey believes the Discovery series did not portray him accurately.
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According to former NCIS star Michael Weatherly, he was looking to make his character, Tony DiNozzo, more childlike in a number of ways.
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With bright red hair and a prolific wardrobe, Myrtle is definitely a stand-out character in "AHS." Unsurprisingly, Sarah Paulson adores this character too.
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Here's where you may recognize Yuriy Sardarov, who played Otis in Chicago Fire in 161 episodes of the show.
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"Star Wars" fans are sharing their excitement on social media over the trailer for "Ahsoka" and Grand Admiral Thrawn's transition to live-action entertainment.
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With the return of Jesse Spencer's Matthew Casey on "Chicago Fire," it puts Kara Killmer's Sylvie Brett in an awkward position given their romantic history.
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Pauline, who some might recognize from the video game, "Super Mario Odyssey," makes a fairly early appearance in the new "The Super Mario Bros" film.
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Viewers still aren't sure who The Face is in "Star Trek: Picard," but some fan theories are pointing toward Vadic to find the mysterious villain's identity.
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Fans are split on the Darksaber's 'Elder Wand'-like rules explained in "The Mandalorian" Season 3, Episode 6, "Guns for Hire" and are debating online.
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On the planet Plazir-15, Bo-Katan and Din are greeted by an RA-7 droid, or as they are more commonly known: the "Death Star" droid.