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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The latest "Deadpool 3" scoop suggests its plot will include one of Marvel Comics' 2015-16 "Secret Wars" event's key concepts. Here's what fans could expect.
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According to one report from a prominent Hollywood insider, "X-Men '97" showrunner and creator Beau DeMayo was let go mainly for two specific reasons.
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"The Big Bang Theory" isn't one to shy away from guest appearances. Unfortunately, though, there's one "Friends" cameo Kaley Cuoco wanted but never got.
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Among the fan castings of the upcoming X-Men reboot, Giancarlo Esposito has been a popular choice for Professor X -- but what would it take for him to sign on?
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Many fans are still wondering whether Mark Harmon will return to his role as Gibbs in the "NCIS" universe after his exit from the main show in Season 19.
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Could Timothy McGee be joining Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David in their upcoming spin-off? McGee's actor, Sean Murray, may have hinted at that possibility.
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The Zeltrons stand out as the most sexually-charged alien race in the "Star Wars" universe. What makes them this way, and do they appear in "Star Wars" canon?
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Certain sections of the "Star Wars" fandom appear to believe a theory that paints Padmé's death as a much more sinister and disturbing event.
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A new trailer for "X-Men '97" shows the titular heroes facing off against a group of villains fans will recognize from the original series -- the Sentinels.
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Some of the most intriguing renditions of Ben Grimm aka the Thing come from a 20th Century Fox "Fantastic Four" reboot that never saw the light of day.
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"The Addams Family" series from the '60s is an iconic sitcom gem. Sadly, only one of the show's stellar main cast members is still alive today.
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A recently posted leak from noted insider CanWeGetSomeToast offers a look at a Deadpool variant known as Wolverinepool. Here's what you need to know about him.
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Marisa Tomei's Aunt May in the "Spider-Man" movies is considerably younger than her earlier counterparts. But why is this detail particularly important?
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Ben Stein had quite the busy career in previous decades, including a stint as the Clear Eyes pitchman. Here's what he's been up to in the years since.
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Despite its popularity, not everyone is a "Family Guy" fan, but here are five special episodes that even those who hate the show might enjoy.
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During an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Zack Snyder explained why he didn't adhere to the traditional rule that Batman shouldn't kill anyone.
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Fans on Reddit are definitely looking forward to watching Walton Goggins play Cooper Hpward, aka The Ghoul, on Amazon Prime Video's "Fallout" adaptation.
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Marvel Studios has reportedly altered its legal definition of cameo , much to the dismay of comic creators such as Yelena Belova creator Devin Grayson.
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Master Mantis is everyone's favorite butt-kicking grasshopper and some fans may be surprised at who voices the iconic "Kung Fu Panda" character.
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"Yellowstone" featured an appearance by Rocker Steiner in Season 3. Here's why this rodeo star's appearance was so important for the series.
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According to one Hollywood insider, Johnny Depp returning to Disney's iconic "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise could still be a possibility.
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How did "The Walking Dead" star Norman Reedus end up on the supposed "Venom 3" cast list as Aunt May? There's a simple explanation behind this odd rumor.
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Longtime fans of "The Big Bang Theory" may recognize Howard Wolowitz's mother's voice, but few know what the actor who played her looked like in real life.
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Not only was 2010's "Robin Hood" a huge critical and commercial flop; the film also saw its lead star, Russell Crowe, fracture both of his legs.
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The ISB serve a shadowy and important role in the greater "Star Wars" lore, but even longtime fans may have forgotten what that acronym stands for.
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Sylvester Stallone suffered a serious long-term injury while shooting a scene with WWE icon "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for "The Expendables."
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A new clip for "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" shows just how closely the former rivals will be working together, and fans can't get enough.