Katie Ranno
School
Herkimer College, SUNY Oswego, St. John's University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Stranger Things", "Night Court"
- Katie helped to launch an entertainment news segment while producing morning news in Albany, NY.
- She has been attending pop culture conventions since 2016, and enjoys attending panels about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 1980s pop culture.
- For seven years, Katie was a volunteer judge for the Broadcast Education Association's Festival of Media Arts, judging news features produced by college students.
Experience
Katie has been working in the media industry since 2012, gaining experience in radio, TV news, web, and print. She started her career while earning her associate's degree, working as a radio board operator and freelance writer. She spent nearly five years producing morning news, where she started to focus on her passion for entertainment journalism by writing entertainment news and producing celebrity interviews. Katie joined Static Media as a freelancer in 2022 and is so excited to continue sharing her passion for pop culture with other fans.
Education
Katie has an associate's degree in digital filmmaking from Herkimer College, a bachelor's degree in broadcasting and mass communication from SUNY Oswego, and a master's degree in library and information science from St. John's University.
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Stories By Katie Ranno
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Is the plucky orphan from "Anastasia" a Disney princess, or isn't she? Well, yes and no -- the truth is a bit more complicated than that.
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Although Rachael Ray's career is a success story, she's had some ups and downs in her personal and professional life that would be challenging for anyone
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The moving 2023 Irish-language drama "The Quiet Girl" features an ending that is both emotionally powerful and cautiously optimistic.
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Jonathan Glazer's Oscar-winning Auschwitz film "The Zone of Interest" has an ending that's open to interpretation. We've taken a deep dive into what it means.
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It isn't unusual for tragic losses to occur on children's TV shows and movies, including cartoons. Here are 12 such deaths that truly broke our hearts.
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For every Disney film that smashes it out of the park, there are plenty of others the beloved studio would rather audiences forget entirely.
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"Young Sheldon" wrapped with Season 7, sending Sheldon off to Caltech and Georgie and Mandy off to a spin-off. But will "Young Sheldon" Season 8 ever happen?
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Now that "Young Sheldon" has come to a close after seven seasons, we're taking a look back at all the lines that have more meaning than you may have realized.
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There's a new Superman on the scene, and he's been working hard to get in superhero shape. Here's how David Corenswet got ripped for the role of a lifetime.
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Michael Keaton is back as Betelgeuse in a sequel that everyone's talking about. Here are all the things you missed in the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" trailer.
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The last text shared by a loved one can be a heartbreaking yet treasured memento for their friends and family, and the same is true for beloved celebrities.
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David Gallagher has kept his successful entertainment career going after bidding farewell to "7th Heaven." Here's what he's been up to recently.
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"The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" proved that "The Hunger Games" franchise still has audience appeal -- but where will it go from here?
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Season 1 of the "Frasier" reboot on Paramont+ has many callbacks to Kelsey Grammer's antics on "Cheers" and "Frasier." Here are the small details you missed.
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Alyson Stoner has been working in the entertainment industry since they were just a little kid -- here's what they've been up to lately.
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"Suits" may no longer be making new episodes, but fan favorite cast member Rick Hoffman has stayed busier than ever since the series ended.
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Jennifer Aniston almost didn't play Rachel Green on "Friends." It all worked out, of course, and the show forever altered the course of her career.
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"The Price Is Right" has featured beautiful models showing off luxurious prizes since 1972. Here's what some of them have been up to since leaving the show.
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"How to Get Away with Murder" was a critically-acclaimed series. New and potential viewers may wonder how many episodes were in the series.
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Joe Manganiello made a fun cameo as himself on "The Big Bang Theory," and Leonard's reaction to meeting the actor will confuse audiences.
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In a Reddit AMA, Dudley "Tal" Stokes shared how "Cool Runnings" took creative liberties when it came to the Jamaican bobsled team in the 1988 Winter Ollympics.
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Luna Lovegood is one of the most memorable characters in the "Harry Potter" franchise. Here's who plays her in the movies.
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John-Paul Lavoisier is back on "Days of Our Lives" as Philip Kiriakis, and you may also recognize him for his long-running role on another soap opera.
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Season 3, Episode 6, of "Only Murders in the Buildings" features ghost lights, which are intended to keep spirits away. Do these lights have a real-life basis?
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Do you want to get into "Shark Tank" but can't watch the show on cable? Here's where you can watch the reality series online.
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Are you looking to start your "Game of Thrones" journey? Here's how many episodes you'll have to watch over the show's eight seasons.
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The Reagan family dinner scene from "Blue Bloods" Season 7, Episode 9 stands out as that season's best for a number of reasons, including its heart and humor.