Rick Stevenson
School
College Of William & Mary, Hertford College
Expertise
"Star Wars", "Avatar: The Last Airbender", Netflix Originals
- Rick's extensive knowledge of "Star Wars" has helped him produce stories on topics like the inner workings of bacta tanks and the Jedi's use of force lightning, and you might find him in the sources of various "Star Wars" Wikipedia articles.
- In addition to his many articles about a galaxy far, far away, Rick has covered a variety of news pieces about "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "Dune," and the MCU.
- As an NYC local, Rick regularly attends advance screenings for major film releases.
Experience
Rick began writing about film and TV as a contributor to The Odyssey and various blogs in 2016. He later became a senior writer for Screen Rant, where he wrote news and features content covering new releases, classic franchises, industry trends, streaming, and more. Rick became a writer for Looper in 2021 and an editor in 2022, later moving to SlashGear in 2024. He has also written and edited for sites like Fadeaway World, SVG, Tasting Table, StyleCaster, and Nicki Swift.
Education
Rick studied writing and storytelling at the College of William & Mary, receiving his B.A. in 2019. He is also an associate of Oxford University's Hertford College and a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course.
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Stories By Rick Stevenson
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The first trailer for "Deadpool & Wolverine" is here, and it's brought the return of a classic X-Men movie villain after nearly two decades.
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Many of the actors who made John Carpenter's "Escape from New York" a hit have passed away, but four of them, including star Kurt Russell, are still with us.
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Force lightning is one of the most iconic Force abilities in the "Star Wars" franchise. However, the power is often reserved for powerful Sith.
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"Sonic the Hedgehog" spin-off show "Knuckles" features a new villain. Here's why the actor playing the character looks so familiar to viewers.
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The dust has now settled on the first season of Amazon's animated musical comedy “Hazbin Hotel,” and fans have some big questions about where the story will go.
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The "Mad Max" franchise doesn't have as many movies as you might think, but there are a couple of ways you can approach a series binge.
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This line from Bette Davis' unsuccessful 1949 film, "Beyond the Forest," went on to become a significant piece of movie history, particularly among gay men.
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Some of the actors from the original Star Wars trilogy have sadly passed away, but other members of the main cast are still alive and working.
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The late, great Carl Weathers leaves behind a lasting legacy across both television and film. These are some of his most famous and beloved roles.
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2024 will be a vital year for Disney, as it sets out to rechart a course for several IPs and movie production companies. But what does that mean for releases?
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Years later, "Star Wars" fans continue to debate just what Kylo Ren and Rey's kiss truly represented at the end of "The Rise of Skywalker."
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The Dark Universe may be no more, but the ill-fated interconnected film franchise's branding will apparently live on at the Universal Studios Theme Park.
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Super Bowl LVIII is upon us, promising great football and memorable commercials for sports fans to enjoy. And there are a variety of ways to watch the big game.
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Gary Cole may be known today for playing Alden Parker on "NCIS," but he's played his share of iconic roles in movies and on TV. Here are the best of them.
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"Shark Tank" is no stranger to celebrity guest Sharks, and that includes Jason Blum, a longtime fan of the show who had wished to be on the show for years.
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Only three actors from the primary cast "Star Trek: The Original Series" are alive at the time of writing. Let's take a look at what they're up to now.
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There are a few good reasons why fans are concerned about the first behind-the-scenes photo from "Tron 3," which was shared on X by director Joachim Rønning.
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Dakota Johnson was new to the superhero movie game when she signed up for Madame Web. Shooting the Sony film was an eye-opening experience for the actor.
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Guy Ritchie is working on a movie based on a sibling duo hunting for the fabled Fountain of Youth - here's everything we know so far.
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Nikola Jokic stars in a hilarious series of Hotels.com commercials with one of his teammates, a recent addition to the Denver Nuggets.
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After Superman and Batman enter the public domain, will DC be able to control companies like Marvel from using their likeness? Well, it's complicated!
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Armie Hammer's fall from grace following the many disturbing allegations made against him in 2021 was one of that year's most shocking stories.
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Connie Jenkins-Grieg played young Violet Bridgerton on the hit Netflix series' "Queen Charlotte" prequel, but where else can you see her perform?
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Netflix's adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" will see some notable changes from the original animated series, but casual fans might not even notice.
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Hayley Kiyoko knows all about those countless memes regarding her role in "The Big Bang Theory." Wait, was Kiyoko even in "The Big Bang Theory"?
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"Hazbin Hotel" made the transition from crowd-funded YouTube phenomenon to mainstream streaming TV series, but not without a few tweaks.
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Mark Harmon is easily best known for his nearly 20-year run as Gibbs on "NCIS." But a closer look reveals there's more to his career than just that.