Jacob Willeford
School
University Of Central Florida
Expertise
NCIS, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stranger Things
- Working for multiple magazines and taking the Columbia Publishing Course helped Jacob gain a deep understanding of the editorial processes when it comes to digital publishing. Jacob knows how to fit Looper's voice while not muting his own.
- Jacob really enjoyed his time studying cinema at the University of Central Florida. He's a massive film buff — his favorites include "Avatar" and the "Rocky" movies" — and the courses the university provided helped him understand the process of filmmaking from cinematography to screenwriting.
- He's knowledgeable about many crime procedural shows, including "NCIS," "Criminal Minds," and "Law & Order," as well as MCU and DCEU superhero projects. In particular, he's a fan of the many "Batman" and "Spider-Man" movies.
Experience
Jacob Willeford departed the harsh winters of Wisconsin for endless summers at the University of Central Florida. Earning a bachelor's degree in writing and rhetoric, Jacob developed a respect and understanding of the written word as a student editor, lifestyle editor, staff writer and eventually writing director for multiple publications over the past three years. A comic enthusiast and cinema buff, Jacob is driven to use his writing expertise to share the latest in entertainment. He loves a good sci-fi film, cheeseburgers, and plain black baseball caps.
Education
Jacob's formal education is in writing, rhetoric, cinema, and publishing. He received a bachelor of arts in Writing and Rhetoric from the University of Central Florida, with a minor in Cinema Studies. It has made him uniquely qualified because he knows what fosters quality writing, along with how to understand the way an audience reads to better suit the writing for them.
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Stories By Jacob Willeford
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After several years on the hit crime procedural "Criminal Minds," what made actress A.J. Cook decide to step behind the camera and direct an episode?
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Known for her turn as Alex Vause in "Orange Is the New Black," actress Laura Prepon had a scene in "That '70s Show" which proved strangely prophetic.
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Matt Lauria went to extreme measures to adequately research the role of Josh Folsom on "CSI: Vegas." Suffice it to say, it paid off.
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Charles 'Chuck' Lewis wasn't on the program for long, as he decided to quit '60 Minutes' in the late 1980s after one specific experience.
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Jenna Fischer has revealed the truth behind the scene in "The Office" when Pam runs on hot coals.
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C. Thomas Howell from "The Outsiders" tells a funny story about how he got punched in the face for real during the movie's famous fight scene.
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A star from the '80s classic "The Outsiders" actually played a terrifying and irredeemable villain on the CBS series "Criminal Minds" decades later.
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With at least three different Batmen soon appearing across multiple films, many fans are likely hoping that we will see much of Batman's rogues gallery too.
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To play the role of Bruce Wayne's Batman in any capacity during an actor's career, whether live-action or voiced in an animated series, is often life-changing.
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"Top Gun: Maverick" is one of the most successful films of 2022. And it won't be long until you'll be able to watch it from the comfort of home on Paramount+.
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"CSI: Vegas" is another fantastic procedural, but there's one aspect of its plotlines that occasionally confuse actress Mandeep Dhillon.
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Executive producer Shawn Levy has confirmed what we suspected all along about the future of "Stranger Things" following the much-anticipated Season 5.
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While Tony DiNozzo has left an impression on fans, it seems filming a particular scene of "NCIS: Los Angeles" left Michael Weatherly screaming in pain.
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While the chaotic and unpredictable fight scenes in "NCIS" leave fans on the edge of their seats, it takes a surprisingly long time to shoot.
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"The Big Bang Theory" actor Mayim Bialik had a memorable encounter with Matthew McConaughey — and you won't believe what he told her.
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Numerous casting shake-ups have impacted "NCIS" over the years. Fortunately, it hasn't deterred many fans from enjoying the procedural.
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Antony Starr already plays one version of evil Superman on "The Boys." But how would he look playing a live-action Omni-Man from "Invincible?"
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Jessica Williams spoke about how she perfected Eulalie's iconic voice in "Fantastic Beasts and the Secrets of Dumbledore."
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Laura Dern has appeared throughout the "Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic World" movies, but one scene in particular stands out in her memory.
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The Office star Melora Hardin recently revealed her absolute favorite episode, and it's really no surprise.
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According to a recent thread on Reddit, there's a new budding romance in "CSI: Vegas" that isn't so popular with fans.
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With many notable lines in the "Fast & Furious" franchise, it is hard to pick a favorite. However, Vin Diesel has one he thinks perfectly sums up the series.
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Stranger Things Season 5 has a lot of storylines to wrap up, but according to the show's creators, it will also prioritize the original main characters.
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Leonardo DiCaprio might be one of the biggest names in entertainment, but he started small. The actor once appeared on "Roseanne."
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The author of "The Terminal List" had always envisioned Chris Pratt in the role, and amazingly, it ended up coming to fruition.
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While Millennials may know Steve Burns from his stint on the popular "Blue's Clues," they might have missed the actor's guest spot on "Young Sheldon."
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After returning to "NCIS" in 2019 as presumed dead Ziva David, Cote de Pablo struggled with one particular aspect of reinhabiting her beloved character.