Carolyn Jenkins
School
SUNY Purchase, Long Island University, New York Film Academy
Expertise
CW Teen Dramas, Saw Franchise, Harry Potter
- Carolyn worked as a set P.A. for Adult Swim's Neon Joe: Werewolf Hunter.
- She has written two feature-length screenplays.
- She's also watched the entirety of Buffy the Vampire Slayer every year since first buying the DVDs in 2006.
Experience
Carolyn's love for narrative storytelling started early, leading her to seek out writing in higher education where she directed, and edited a dramatic scene. During graduate school, she delved deeply into all aspects of television. After co-writing a television pilot, she assisted with the production of the episode as well as costuming. This passion for television reached its pinnacle when Carolyn discovered writing pop culture commentaries. She first started in 2015 on Colaborator and continued to write for various pop culture publications such as ScreenRant, GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT, and The Nerd Stash. She is currently an Entertainment News writer and Audience Developer.
Education
Carolyn has a bachelor's in screenwriting and playwriting from SUNY Purchase and a master's in writing and producing for television from Long Island University.
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Stories By Carolyn Jenkins
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The "Fantastic Beasts" franchise hit a new low when "The Secrets of Dumbledore" struggled at the box office. Will a fourth installment ever happen?
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Most of the original "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" cast is set to return for an audio drama where Spike teams up with Cordelia Chase.
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"Ahsoka" Episode 5 takes inspiration from the original "Star Wars" trilogy to illustrate the only way Darth Vader can truly be defeated.
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To get a vital scene in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" just right, Carrie Fisher repeatedly slapped one of her co-stars in the face across multiple takes.
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Jesse Plemons played Todd Alquist toward the end of Breaking Bad, but that's far from the only project where he's made a name through the years.
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Storyboards from "Thor: Love and Thunder" reveal that Sif could have had a more significant role in battle as well as an interesting dynamic with Valkyrie.
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In Episode 4 of "Ahsoka," Sabine Wren goes up against Shin Hati and holds her own, showing Jedi Force powers and lightsabers aren't the be-all and end-all.
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Audiences catching "The Equalizer 3" in theaters might notice that the actor who plays Emma Collins looks familiar. Here's where you may have seen her before.
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When the first "Hunger Games" movies were in development, one actor, who has since become a major MCU player, had to turn down a role in the dystopian series.
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"Ahsoka" Episode 3 contains a lot of vital story information and moves the plot forward, but some fans took issue with how short it was.
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"Ahsoka" may be trying to fix what many fans believe to be the "mistake" the franchise makes with Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi."
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Season 4 of "Attack on Titan" reveals that Eren Yeager has always hated Mikasa Ackerman. However, a deeper dive into the manga suggests this isn't quite true.
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In "Loki" Season 2, Sylvie can be found working in a 1980s McDonald's. Here's why the Goddess of Mischief chose to go there.
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Gates McFadden explains what really led to her "Star Trek: The Next Generation" departure after Season 1 and how and why she returned in Season 3.
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After seven seasons, "Riverdale" came to an end with the episode "Goodbye Riverdale" and a satisfying ending for Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead.
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The Nightsisters of Dathomir may not be "Star Wars" characters every fan is familiar with, but the witch-like group has some history with the franchise.
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When Sabine returns to her apartment on "Ahsoka," she is greeted by a creature resembling a cat with an odd face and bird-like feet. What is it?
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While plenty of Marvel fans might have missed it, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine had an odd "Fantastic Four" cameo that's probably better left unseen.
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When "NCIS" cast "The Goonies" and "Lord of the Rings" star Sean Astin in a guest spot, it was a role created specifically for the fan-favorite actor.
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Sasheer Zamata is playing Jennifer Kale on Marvel's "Agatha: Coven of Chaos," a character with connections to Ghost Rider.
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Emilia Clarke is aware of the critical backlash against Marvel's "Secret Invasion," and she had something to say about it in a recent press conference.
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Jennifer Lien played the fascinating Kes on "Star Trek Voyager," but due to extremely sad circumstances, she was written out of the show.
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Despite her twin brother Luke's commanding presence in the "Star Wars" universe, Princess Leia Organa never opted to use the surname Skywalker. Here's why.
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Wardrobe issues been a persistent pain for actors, but one alleged demand during the original "Star Trek" series almost made Teri Garr walk off the set.
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The actor who played Data in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Brent Spiner, had concerns about age while playing the character throughout the years.
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Netflix's "The Witcher" has proven to be an enduring success for the streaming platform. But Season 4 spells trouble for one beloved fan-favorite couple.
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"Star Wars" fans may notice Aayla Secura and other Twi'lek characters speak with a French accent. Here's the explanation for why that is.