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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The end of the "Fast & Furious" movie franchise is coming soon. Here's how Vin Diesel's son apparently imagines the "Fast X" ending.
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While fans of Eliza Dushku most notably remember her from the cheer juggernaut "Bring It On" or "Buffy," who did she play on the "That '70s Show"?
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One scene in Season 4 of "Stranger Things" seems to have been plucked directly out of an episode of "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated."
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Queen Latifah and Adam Sandler are well-known names in the industry. But how did Queen Latifah feel about filming alongside Sandler in "Hustle"?
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"Criminal Minds" had several wonderfully funny and chaotic partnerships. However, which iconic duo on the show still reigns supreme in fans' minds.
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Val Kilmer recently revealed whether or not he's open to returning to the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in the future.
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Almost 20% of "Law & Order" fans in a recent survey agreed that one specific cast member over the years is certainly the least likable of anyone thus far.
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"The Terminal List" was a big supporting role for Taylor Kitsch, and the actor was apparently caught off-guard during preparation for filming as Ben.
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Vin Diesel recently revealed the car he considers his favorite in the entire history of the "Fast & Furious" franchise.
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In many crime shows like "CSI: NY," some members of the team almost always fall in love. However, the show's main couple didn't sit well with many fans.
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It seemed no one would be able to fill the shoes left by Gibbs after Mark Harmon's departure from "NCIS." However, fans are warming to Agent Parker.
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While Jennifer Esposito has undoubtedly made a name for herself in Hollywood, it turns out the "NCIS" star has some brutally bleak thoughts on acting.
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Robert De Niro is making his return to the gangster movie genre with an upcoming film called "Wise Guys." Here's what we know so far.
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Adam Sandler likely ended up making a good amount off of "Grown Ups," which may have prompted him to give his co-stars a $200,000 gift each.
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While there is certainly no slow day on "Law & Order: SVU," there may be something specific that the franchise fanbase is jonesing for in future seasons.
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While most know her as an international supermodel and host of "Project Runway," Heidi Klum once guest starred on the sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle."
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While actress Mayim Bialik wears glasses in real life, fans want to know whether her glasses as Amy Farrah Fowler on "The Big Bang Theory" are also real.
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Dwayne Johnson once honored his late "Fast & Furious" co-star Paul Walker by mentioning him in the 2014 edition of Shark Week.
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She-Hulk has never been adapted to live-action before until now. But in the 1990s, there was an attempt for a She-Hulk movie, but it was ultimately scrapped.
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In a discussion on a Reddit thread, more than a few "Harry Potter" fans seemed eager to sign up for the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare.
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Erin Moriarty is anything but short on words when describing the weirdest scene from Amazon Prime's "The Boys" she's ever had to film.
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In Season 12 of "NCIS," future "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown portrayed one of the creepiest villains in all of television history.
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Noah Schnapp was seriously frightened when filming this "Stranger Things" scene, even though Will doesn't venture into the Upside Down in Season 4.
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"That '70s Show" features many great relationships between characters, but these two characters, according to fans, have the closest friendship.
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There have been some knockout scenes on "NCIS," ranging from heartbreaking to hysterical. However, one scene is so chilling it still leaves fans in shivers.
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According to a recent report from Deadline, "Joker: Folie Á Deux," Todd Phillips' upcoming sequel to 2019's "Joker," will hit theaters on October 4, 2024.
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"The Umbrella Academy" has its fair share of bizarre and oddball moments. However, that isn't the reason some people can't stand watching the show.