Colin Tessier

As a freelance journalist with a writing major from Ithaca College, Colin has turned his lifelong enthusiasm for writing into a career. He has experience covering comic books and professional wrestling, two subjects that he has been passionate about since childhood. Colin is a Features Writer for CBR and a contributor for Wrestlezone. He has also been published on Monkeys Fighting Robots and Bam Smack Pow. During his time as a writer for The Ithacan, Ithaca College's award-winning newspaper, Colin regularly reviewed comic book movies and TV shows. When he's not working, Colin can be found drinking too much coffee while he's reading a Stephen King novel or binging comics.

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Stories By Colin Tessier

Television

Who Is The Actress That Plays Paola On Netflix's Social Distance?

Netflix's Social Distance is arguably one of the year's most timely releases, which could explain its immediate popularity. It also has a star-studded cast. Among the many recognizable faces, Camila Perez, who plays Paola, might also look familiar to viewers. Here's where you've seen her before.

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Television

Here's How Mike Colter Got Jacked To Play Luke Cage

On Luke Cage, Mike Colter brought one of Marvel's most legendary heroes to life. Among other abilities, Cage has superhuman strength, so any live-action representation of the character would require the actor playing him to look the part. Here's how he got there.

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Movies

Why Amy From Clouds Looks So Familiar

Clouds, a buzzworthy Disney+ musical that premieres on October 16, is currently the talk of the town. There's one member of the cast, though, that you might not know the name of — but she'll look awfully familiar to many viewers, and she should.

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Movies

The Trailer For Nicolas Cage's New Movie Jiu Jitsu Has Everyone Talking

Nicolas Cage, whose cinematic legacy has become increasingly controversial, has starred in many movies, and their critical success has varied. Cage's newest film finally has a trailer, and viewers are buzzing about this first look at Jiu Jitsu.

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Gaming

The Dungeons & Dragons Game That's Been Going On For Decades

One Dungeons & Dragons fan might just have the most impressive campaign of all time. Why? Because history professor Robert Wardhaugh has been running the same game for almost 40 years.

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Television

These Blue Bloods Characters Rarely Interact And You Probably Never Noticed

While it's hard to believe, some of the main characters on Blue Bloods hardly saw each other throughout ten seasons of production.

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Television

Here's What We Could See In Tales Of The Walking Dead

At New York Comic Con 2020, showrunners Angela Kang (The Walking Dead), Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg (Fear the Walking Dead), and Matt Negrete (The Walking Dead: World Beyond) revealed characters and ideas they'd like to see in the upcoming anthology series Tales of the Walking Dead.

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Television

The American Gods Season 3 Character That Surprised Neil Gaiman

At New York Comic Con 2020 on October 9, Neil Gaiman and the cast of American Gods gathered to take place in a virtual panel, wherein they discussed the show's past and future. During the conversation, Gaiman revealed the soon-to-be-introduced character who surprised him the most.

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Movies

Why Sokka From The Last Airbender Looks So Familiar

More than a decade after the movie premiered, The Last Airbender is still a controversial film, with many fans of the beloved cartoon that inspired it, Avatar: The Last Airbender, being left unsatisfied. But some fans might be unsure where they recognize Sokka, brought to life by Jackson Rathbone.

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Television

Will Miguel Diaz Be Paralyzed In Cobra Kai Season 3?

Miguel's condition remains one of the most compelling questions ahead of season 3, and fans are wondering just how severe his situation is. There's evidence that suggests Miguel is paralyzed, but it might be a little early to jump to such dire conclusions.

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Television

The Blue Bloods Reagan Family Tree Explained

After the season 10 finale introduced a new member of the family, further complicating the situation, it's time to sort through the Reagan's relationships, and remind fans exactly how these beloved characters are related to each other.

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Television

The Animated Supernatural Series Fans Of Rick And Morty Need To Binge

As beloved as it is, one of Rick and Morty's downsides is the long gaps between seasons. There's no shortage of other things for fans to watch, but one show stands out among all of these other choices. Gravity Falls has a lot in common with Rick and Morty, so fans have to check it out.

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Movies

The Real Reason Jon Bon Jovi Quit Acting

As the frontman of a Grammy Award-winning band, Jon Bon Jovi is a musical icon. Like many prosperous musicians, Jon Bon Jovi branched out into acting during the peak of his superstardom, but he's since stopped appearing in films and on TV. Now, he's revealed why.

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Movies

The Harry Potter Fan Fiction Ending That Is Even Better Than The Original

The Harry Potter series was a massive phenomenon that captivated millions with its tale of a boy wizard's battle against evil. The ending, however, didn't sit right with some fans. Fortunately, fan fiction is here with a revised version that may make those particular Potterheads happy.

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Television

The Marvel Docu-Series On Disney+ You Won't Want To Miss

The docu-series is the perfect opportunity to see how Marvel makes comic books, and to hear from the writers who have taken legendary characters on unforgettable adventures. For anyone who has ever been remotely interested in Marvel's iconic stories, this series is definitely appointment viewing.

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Television

The Cobra Kai Fight Scene That Could Have Been Much Different

Thanks to a new episode of Netflix's Shot by Shot docuseries, fans can finally go behind the scenes and see what it was like to execute the ambitious fight scene at the end of season 2. Tuns out: It could have gone a lot differently.

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Television

The Secret Society Series Fans Of Locke & Key Need To Binge On Netflix

It'll probably be a while before the new episodes of Locke & Key arrive, so many fans have been left searching for a show in the same vein. Thankfully, they don't have to look far, as The Order, another Netflix original, is the perfect show to watch in the meantime.

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Television

The Truth About The Family Meals On Blue Bloods

Throughout every obstacle, the Reagan family always comes together for dinners on Sunday night. Here's the down-low on how these scenes are created.

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Television

She-Hulk Has Finally Found Its Lead Actress

After months of speculation, Marvel has finally announced which actress will play She-Hulk in the upcoming Disney+ series about the character. It's a name that fans of genre hits like Orphan Black should find familiar: Tatiana Maslany.

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Movies

The Batman Finally Gets Good News Following Production Shutdown

When star Robert Pattinson tested positive for COVID-19, many fans assumed the worst for the production of The Batman — a project that has already faced its share of issues. But now, the movie is once again heading in the right direction.

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Movies

Movies You Need To Watch Next If You Loved Tenet

Tenet is not the first film to explore the concept of time loops, so viewers who walk away from the film ready to jump into other time-travel movies will have many options open to them. However, not every sci-fi movie involving this trope has done it coherently.

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Television

Things Are Reportedly Looking Up For Marvel's She-Hulk Series

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the release dates for just about every project in the MCU, but this week brought some rare good news on this front: It looks like She-Hulk is at least moving in the right direction.

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Television

The Classic Tracee Ellis Ross Comedy You Need To Binge On Netflix

Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross is a comedic tour de force in her first major television role, so if you've been a fan of her recent work, chances are good you'll dig Girlfriends.

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Television

Supergirl's Stunt Double Looks Exactly Like The Star

Stunt doubles are the unsung heroes of entertainment, relied on to deliver fight scenes or breathtaking falls. But it's not just action - they also need to sell that they are the star. That's why Supergirl's stunt double is notable; she looks nearly identical to Melissa Benoist.

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Television

Why The Hooded Figure In The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer Looks So Familiar

That hooded face from the new Mandalorian trailer belongs to one of WWE's most popular superstars. Her presence on the show adds even more star power to an already stacked cast that features Pedro Pascal, Gino Carano, and Nick Nolte.

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Movies

Here's Why There Hasn't Been A Friday The 13th Movie In Over A Decade

Friday the 13th is one of the most popular horror movie franchises of all time. Among horror movie icons, Jason Voorhees' name is right up there with Freddy Krueger and Jigsaw. But after 12 movies, the franchise is at a standstill. Here's why we haven't seen a new Friday the 13th movie in so long.

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