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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There has been some talk of George Lucas possibly returning to the "Star Wars" franchise. Is it really possible, and what sparked the rumor in the first place?
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"Tracker" star Justin Hartley announced on social media that one of the main cast members of "Supernatural" will be playing his estranged brother on the show.
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It's been less than a week since "Rebel Moon 2" dropped, but Zack Snyder's latest film has already lost its grip on the top spot on Netflix's Top 10 list.
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You can call "Curb Your Enthusiasm" any number of things, but one thing you shouldn't call it, according to star and creator Larry David, is cringe comedy.
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During an anniversary screening of "Pulp Fiction," John Travolta revealed why Quentin Tarantino cast him as Vincent Vega, and it had nothing to do with acting.
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Fans across Reddit consider this episode of "Bluey" to be the worst in the show's run. But why is this so, and what makes the episode so controversial?
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Joshua Leonard, who was one of the stars of the original "Blair Witch Project," had some choice words following news that the horror film will be rebooted.
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Geena Davis is among the actors from the original "Beetlejuice" who won't be back for its sequel, and she believes it boils down to the fact ghosts do not age.
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Plo Koon is one of the most powerful Jedi in all of "Star Wars," and is known for his distinctive mask. How does he look like when the mask is off?
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According to director Shawn Levy, there are some things Marvel fans need to understand about "Deadpool & Wolverine" before its July 26 release.
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In an interview, Michael Douglas said he wanted his character, original Ant-Man Hank Pym, to go out in a blaze of glory in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
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A McDonald's promotion for "Captain America: Brave New World" may have teased Harrison Ford's imminent transformation from Thunderbolt Ross to Red Hulk.
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It seems Marvel Studios will be making some big changes to one of their most controversial characters in "Captain America: Brave New World."
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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."