Mikael Trench
School
Savannah College Of Art And Design
Expertise
Tokusatsu, Animation, "Shark Tank"
- While he has a deep love and passion for modern entertainment, the way to Mikael's heart is through Showa-era kaiju movies and underground animation made between the 1930s and 1970s.
- He has professionally interviewed numerous industry talents, including Michael B. Jordan, Barry Jenkins, Colman Domingo, the comedy troupe Broken Lizard, Maya Erskine, several Pixar artists, and more.
- Along with his career in journalism, Mikael also runs a boutique animation studio called TriClops Studios, which produces both commercial and original stop-motion animated short films and music videos.
Experience
Mikael Trench is an award-winning writer with nearly eight years of professional experience in entertainment and multimedia journalism. He has won numerous state and national awards, including a 1st Place Best Review Georgia College Press Association Award in 2019, 2020 (where he swept the competition by also winning second and third place), and 2021. He was also awarded the 2019 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Digital Awards Certificate of Merit and came in first place at the 2020 College Media Association Nationwide Pinnacle Awards Best Arts and Entertainment Story. He's also had roles as a multimedia video editor and arts and entertainment editor for organizations such as VOX ATL, SCAD Connector, and SCAN Magazine. There his knowledge of both popular and obscure films and TV shows has earned him several accolades and the opportunity to interview several major names in the entertainment industry. Additionally, Mikael is an award-winning filmmaker who brings his unique experience to the table when diving into his subject matter, aiming to educate himself and others about the industry's nuances.
Education
Mikael Trench attended the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he earned a BFA in animation. During his studies, he became heavily involved in student media as an arts and entertainment editor, where he balanced full-time classes while working around tight deadlines, attending pitch meetings, and further guiding other writers and contributors.
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Stories By Mikael Trench
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Robert Downey Jr., whose role as genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist Tony Stark became world famous, cried at an "Avengers: Endgame" meeting.
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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has just unveiled a new award, but fans are still clamoring for the addition of a stunt category.
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Tailgate N Go fought hard to get a deal on "Shark Tank." Here is how the outdoor kitchen box has fared after appearing on the series.
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Sony's Spider-Man Universe franchise is largely separate from Disney's MCU, but some actors from Sony's films thought they were working with Marvel Studios.
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"Star Wars" fans absolutely love making theories, even for some of the more mundane topics, like why Yoda speaks so differently from everyone else.
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Admiral Ackbar may be an iconic figure within the "Star Wars" mythos, but what does the actor who brings the character to life look like under the costume.
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"Spider-Man: No Way Home" conceptual artist Josh Nizzi shared an unused development piece that calls back to a scene from "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."
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Torch Warrior Wear has a lot going on for the brand outside of its appearance on "Shark Tank." Here are some of the most notable details for the company.
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While fans might want to see Edward Norton, Eric Bana, and Mark Ruffalo Hulk up together in a movie, Bana doesn't think he'd want to reprise the role.
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The newest trailer for "Despicable Me 4" just dropped and has left fans with plenty of questions regarding one key plot point from the advertisement.
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Safe Catch wasn't able to secure a deal during its Season 8 appearance on "Shark Tank." But was the company able to overcome this setback in the years since?
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Here's what we know about Meat the Mushroom, the vegan food company that will be pitching to the Sharks on the January 26, 2024, episode of "Shark Tank."
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Mama Sing My Song, which creates customized songs for parents to share with their children, is making its "Shark Tank" debut. Here's what you need to know.
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Some Star Wars fans still criticize Lando for betraying Han in "The Empire Strikes Back," but Billy Dee Williams has a defense for his character's actions.
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Jax Sheets made an impression when it appeared on "Shark Tank," but what has happened to the brand since it first debuted on the popular show?
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"Godzilla Minus One" has accomplished the seemingly impossible and earned Oscar recognition after a long 70-year battle trying to bring Kaiju films mainstream.
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Paulie's robot in "Rocky IV" is one of the film's most absurd elements and is played for laughs, but it has a heartwarming real-life behind-the-scenes story.
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George Clooney has been in showbusiness for a long, long while. And it seems the veteran actor may have a preference for directing over acting.
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Sharon Stone pitched a "Barbie" movie three decades before Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's version hit theaters in 2023 - but it ended badly.
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Winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony is no easy feat. Not only did one person become the youngest winner to do it, but they did so in record time.
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Innovative umbrella company The Duo is set to premiere on "Shark Tank." Here's what you need to know about the product and it's impressive co-creator.
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"Rick and Morty" fans know that the Plumbus is a peculiar device. But it also happens to be a highly versatile contraption with a number of uses.
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Here's what original "Shark Tank" Shark Kevin Harrington has been up to since the businessman left the reality show after its second season.
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An intriguing "Aladdin" fan theory breaks down various clues that indicate the beloved Disney film takes place in the far, far future.
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Barbara Corcoran, who's been on "Shark Tank" since the beginning, says her role was almost given to another woman, but she wouldn't take no for an answer.
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Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has an on-screen family in a series of Quaker commercials. Does his real father star alongside him?
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Loki's Tom Hiddleston has been cast as the Joker in DC Universe fan art you can't unsee thanks to digital artist Mizuri. What do fans think of this possibility?