Genci Papraniku
School
University Of Memphis
Expertise
Spider-Man Comics, The Rocky Franchise, A Song Of Ice And Fire
- Genci Papraniku has been editing for Looper since 2022.
- As an addict for anything comic book-related, Genci loves consuming any type of media related to superheroes, especially Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and Captain America.
- An absolute nerd for combat sports and fantasy, Genci spends an absurd amount of time rewatching Muhammad Ali bouts and "Game of Thrones" episodes.
Experience
Genci Papraniku has been editing and writing in various roles for the last six years. Since joining Looper in 2022 as an editor, he's greatly enjoyed the opportunity to also write about some of his all-time favorite franchises. After publishing his first short story in a local college magazine, he was able to put his writing expertise to use by tutoring fellow university students; upon graduating, he continued to teach writing as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kosovo for two years. Genci spent 2021 to 2023 working as an editor and writer for Sportskeeda, covering combat sports and WWE news, in addition to working as a private English tutor online.
Education
Genci double majored in creative writing and history and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis in 2017. During his workshop-heavy course load, he studied under established authors such as Sarai Walker and Cary Holladay.
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Stories By Genci Papraniku
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According to one of his "Mayor of Kingstown" costars, Jeremy Renner's snowmobile accident in 2023 was even more harrowing than some may realize.
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After dazzling critics and fans alike, FX's "Shogun" is still making waves and headlines, especially with one major development being reported recently.
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For any longtime Al Pacino fan who wants to know which of his movies scored a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, the answer will likely surprise you.
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Any longtime fan of "Xena: Warrior Princess" will likely be disappointed after hearing what Lucy Lawless has to say about a potential series reboot.
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After the latest "The Acolyte" trailer, it's getting a bit easier to look at the Jedi Order in a less heroic light, at least for some "Star Wars" fans.
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There are a lot of characters on the Hulu original series "The Bear" - so how are they all connected to each other? Here's how the family trees shake out.
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If longtime "Star Trek" fans are yearning for something "new," then they should try giving these two forgotten Gene Roddenberry projects a shot.
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When it comes to "Joker: Folie à Deux," fans are already tossing around their favorite theories, some of which target Joker and Harley Quinn's relationship.
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What would a "Spider-Man" television series set in the '60s look like? Well, AI tried to answer that question, with some less than spectacular results.
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"Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" did not feature Edward Furlong returning as John Connor due to one very tragic incident that cost the actor the role.
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"Joker 2" boasts a title that includes a French phrase. Fans will likely want to know what it means and how it could be important to the film's plot.
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Kit Harington just dropped some bad news for "Game of Thrones" fans. According to a recent interview, the spin-off series seems to be completely shelved.
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"Chicago Fire" is making some interesting headlines thanks to a viral TikTok video featuring a car trapped in a building. However, are the two really connected?
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The "Road House" remake is officially out and some of its characters simply aren't lucky enough to leave this bloody and explosive affair alive.
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For any fan who wishes to go back and watch the original "Shogun" series from the '80s, it may prove to be a surprisingly challenging endeavor.
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James Marsden's tricky reply when asked if fans can expect Cyclops to be in "Deadpool & Wolverine" makes us think he will be in some capacity.
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DC fans will likely be interested to read what writer Grant Morrison has to say about Zack Snyder's Batman not being afraid to kill his enemies.
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"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown is making a splash for Netflix once again after the release of this action-packed fantasy adventure tale.
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According to several fan theories online, Andrew Garfield's actions in 2021's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" may have disrupted an important canon event.
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The star of Adam Sandler and Netflix's "Spaceman" seems to be a giant spider. Fans will likely wants to know who voices the extraterrestrial creature.
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The cast of "Chicago Fire" have said their goodbyes to longtime cast member Kara Killmer, and the farewell has caught the fandom right in the feels.
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"Chicago Fire" star Kara Killmer believes her fan-favorite character, Sylvie Brett, fell for Jesse Spencer's Matt Casey for one specific reason.
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Actor Gary Sinise, best known for his work on "Forrest Gump," "Apollo 13," and "Of Mice and Men," has revealed the tragic passing of his son Mac.
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Pluie made their splash on "Shark Tank" during Season 14, Episode 16. Viewers may wonder just how the company fared after appearing on the ABC series.
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Rick Harrison leads History's "Pawn Stars" and also a rather big family. The television personality has been married multiple times and has several children.
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Heartfelt condolences are pouring in after it was reported that "Pawn Stars" lead Rick Harrison's son, Adam, tragically passed away at the age of 39.
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According to certain reports, Rick Harrison's son, Adam, followed a career path completely withdrawn from his family's colossal and famous business.