Shane O'Neill
Location
Rochester, New York
School
University At Buffalo
Expertise
"Star Wars", Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Universal Monsters Franchise
- Shane has studied the art of storytelling for almost his entire life, writing short stories and scripts since childhood.
- He has worked on several kinds of short films ranging from experimental dramas to documentaries. He has also dipped his toe into the music video pool.
- While he often puts together live-action productions, he's a big proponent of animation — specifically stop-motion- which started his love of filmmaking many years ago.
Experience
Shane's professional writing journey began in late 2018 when he started his film blog, The O'Neill Review, which gave way to more opportunities in short order. In 2019, he joined Screen Rant, where he remained until 2020. That year, he also began his tenure at Looper and Static Media at large. In addition to being a part of Looper's news team, he has also contributed to Nicki Swift's news team and the features side of Wrestling Inc. All the while, he's continued chipping away at his own film projects.
Education
Shane graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo in 2021 with his bachelor's degree in film studies.
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Stories By Shane O'Neill
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Years have passed since "WandaVision" aired on Disney+, and it looks like Vision (Paul Bettany) might be back for another series on the streamer.
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Disney still believes it made the right choice in firing Cara Dune actor Gina Carano from "The Mandalorian," and it all boils down to the First Amendment.
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"Fantastic Four" rumors suggest that the villainous Galactus will share a link with an incredibly powerful individual -- Reed Richards' son Franklin.
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"Spider-Man" fans finally have some clearer answers for why Kirsten Dunst's Mary Jane Watson didn't appear in 2021's critically-acclaimed "No Way Home."
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As hinted by this cameo, there seem to be signs on "X-Men '97" that the titular team might be coming to blows with another heroic team -- the Avengers.
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The fifth episode of "X-Men '97," "Remember It," was packed with tragedy, but fans on social media were unanimously impressed with its dramatic storytelling.
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The Hulk and Wolverine haven't always gotten along, but does that mean that a fight between the two will come to fruition in "Deadpool and Wolverine?"
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It would seem that Kit Harington might not be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as his "Eternals" character, Dane Whitman aka Black Knight.
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The trailer for "Joker: Folie a Deux" showcases the tender side of Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn's relationship, and fans are unsurprisingly pumped to see it.
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The "Star Wars" universe is filled with obscure characters for fans to get to know and love -- but what do we know about Darth Talon?
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Naturally, rumors are swirling around Tim Burton's long awaited "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," with some fans believing Johnny Depp will appear.
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A "Star Wars" fan theory on Reddit suggests that, somewhere along the line, Luke Skywalker was cloned and replaced. However, this concept is far from original.
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According to Dev Patel, an on-set injury during the making of "Monkey Man" resulted in his hand looking so misshapen it resembled an elephant's foot.
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It might not make much narrative sense, but new concept art shows what would have happened if Tom Holland's Spider-Man appeared in "Madame Web."
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Many fans might not be too familiar with Shalla-Bal, who will be making her MCU debut in the "Fantastic Four" movie. Here's what you need to know about her.
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In an interview, "Star Trek: Picard" showrunner Terry Matalas explained why Paramount+ requested rewrites for the show's 2nd season -- it was just too sci-fi.
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"Guardians of the Galaxy" star Dave Bautista supports a piece of fan art depicting him as Bane, but don't expect him to be cast as the Batman villain.
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Some fans on social media seem to believe that Marvel's original "Iron Fist" star is making a comeback to the colossal superhero franchise.
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Back in the early 2010s, "Cruel Intentions" star Ryan Phillippe spoke with Marvel about playing two iconic characters, but he didn't end up in either role.
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Sci-fi legend Billy Dee Williams is not afraid to plainly admit just what it would take to return to the "Star Wars" franchise one more time.
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Mandy Patinkin's Jason Gideon was an iconic character on CBS' "Criminal Minds." Some longtime fans may have forgotten how the character was written off.
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According to entertainment leaker Alex Perez, Doctor Strange will find himself confronting his inner struggles as he headlines "Avengers: Secret Wars."
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According to Lex Luthor himself, Michael Rosenbaum, when it comes to a potential "Smallville" comeback, there might be plenty of options available.
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Per an Arrowverse writer, Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor on "Smallville," was nearly included in the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover event.
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"Star Trek" may have made William Shatner's career, but it also gave him a lifelong medical issue, courtesy of an on-set accident.
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Conor McGregor had a baptism of fire of sorts, appearing in a nude scene in Amazon's "Road House" remake, though as he says, it didn't bother him one bit.
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It would seem that there's a chance "Happy Gilmore" might get a sequel, but fans of the classic film shouldn't get their hopes up of seeing it anytime soon.