Location
Omaha, Nebraska, US
School
University of Iowa
Expertise
Marvel Comics, Fallout, Science Fiction Films
- Gabran previously worked as a producer on a feature-length independent film.
- His creative writing studies in college and the comic book lore rabbit hole that he fell down while working at Daydreams in Iowa City led to his deep interest in all things filmmaking.
- He watches every Spider-Man movie on a yearly basis.
Experience
Before he knew how to read, Gabran Gray began writing stories by dictating them into a handheld tape recorder. Since 2021, he's been writing about movies, TV, and video games for sites like GameRant, FilmDaily, Looper, and SVG. When he's not writing, he's usually in front of another screen, often with a controller in his hands. Gabran is also a poet and fiction author who recently finished a novel about classic film obsessives, sleepwalking, and magic.
Education
Gabran graduated with honors from the University of Iowa. His major was in English and creative writing, and he had minors in rhetoric, theater, and gender studies.
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Movie News
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James Cameron's return to the Terminator franchise is exciting for longtime fans. However, he has yet to come up with an idea for the next installment.
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Amazon Prime
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If you can't wait for "Fallout" Season 2 but need a refresher on what happened in Season 1, our recap video will bring you up to speed.
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Reality TV
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Denzel Washington says he made a number of bad movies earlier in his career, and he also says that he knows precisely why he ended up doing them.
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Cartoon Shows
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Although "Rick and Morty" shares a lot in common with "South Park," creator Dan Harmon has a rule that clearly differentiates his show from the latter.
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Fan fiction is often regarded with derision, but it's been the creative inspiration for way more films and television series than you might realize.
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Television
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Drama Movies
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Comedy Movies
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Fantasy Movies
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The film version of "Wicked" is one of the most acclaimed movie musicals in recent history, and here are a dozen more that will hit the same sweet spot.
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As "Twisted Metal" gets ready to speed into Season 2, check out Looper's recap video for all you need to know about Peacock's crazy post-apocalyptic series.
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Cartoon Shows
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Reality TV
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"Extraction 3" is likely to hit Netflix sometime in the not-too-distant future, so here is everything we know about the next chapter in the action franchise.
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Anime Shows
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Looking for a juicy new police procedural to get immersed in? Then check out the latest Netflix series from the creator behind "The Queen's Gambit."
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"Shutter Island" has more than its fair share of twists and turns, so if you need a little help interpreting its ending, you wouldn't be alone.
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If you've seen James Gunn's "Superman" and you're wondering what the deal is with Ultraman, we've got you covered. Here's what you need to know.
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James Gunn's new "Superman" movie sticks close to the classic origin story with one major difference -- and it's sure to cause controversy among diehard fans.
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Movie News
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"Superman" star David Corenswet may have landed his biggest role yet as the Man of Steel, but you've definitely seen him in other projects over the years.
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Movie News
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Green Lantern hasn't been as present in live-action movies and TV shows as other DC superheroes, but there are enough versions around for us to rank them.
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Movie News
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The "Alien" franchise is one of the biggest in all of sci-fi, but rewatching the movies today is an entirely new experience.
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One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Wonder Woman is her age -- and like many things in comic books, the answer is complicated.
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Fantasy Movies
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Daniel Radcliffe was just a kid when he landed the role of Harry Potter, an opportunity that changed the young actor's life forever.
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Mephisto is finally a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to "Ironheart." Here's everything you need to know about Marvel's extra-dimensional demon.
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