Jason Connolly
Location
New York, United States
School
Syracuse University
Expertise
A Song Of Ice And Fire, Adult Swim, Harry Potter
- Jason was inducted into the International English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta) while attending Syracuse University, as well as the professional cinema society Delta Kappa Alpha.
- An avid fan of all things film and television, Jason goes out of his way to attend one film festival every year — local or otherwise.
- Jason wrote for the Daily Orange newspaper throughout college, specifically as the lead columnist for the "Screen Time" column, which dealt with film and television news.
Experience
Fresh out of college and hitting the ground running, Jason got some hands-on experience in television: working as a production assistant for the first season of HBO's "The Gilded Age." Following that, he began writing for Looper in October 2021, and has since written hundreds of articles about the entertainment industry at large. He's also worked with the Syracuse-based production company American High, writing script coverage as a member of their readers team during his sophomore and senior years of college. Jason lives and breathes film and television, and has extensive experience writing both professionally and academically.
Education
Jason earned a B.A. from Syracuse University, majoring in English and Textual Studies as well as Television, Radio and Film. When he wasn't writing analytic papers about the entertainment industry or writing and directing his own short films for class, he was covering entertainment news for the school newspaper or delivering script coverage for American High.
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Stories By Jason Connolly
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Today it seems impossible to think of anyone else playing Princess Leia other than Carrie Fisher, but a whole slew of future stars tried out for the part.
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His breakthrough role as bully Scut Farkus in "A Christmas Story" put him on the map, but what has actor Zack Ward been up to since? We take a look.
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Acting isn't always glamorous. Whether its gore, or too-realistic practical effects, these are some unforgettable TV scenes that truly disgusted actors.
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We've sadly lost many of the actors who helped build the "Rocky" franchise, but lots of stars from the original films are still working today.
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The latest entry in the zombie franchise focuses on one of its most beloved characters, Daryl Dixon, who faces new challenges in "Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon."
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It's been many years since the release of "Ocean's Thirteen," but some fans are still waiting hopefully for the next installment in the heist franchise.
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The complete "Twin Peaks" saga remains one of the most compelling yet puzzling narratives in TV and film history. Here's a look at its timeline of events.
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The role of Khal Drogo lasted only 10 episodes, and hindered Jason Momoa's career development, until Zack Snyder called with the role of a lifetime.
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Before Peter Jackson turned J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" into a blockbuster trilogy, these obscure films and series tried to bring the novels to life.
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Before breaking out on "Yellowstone" for his role as troubled ranch hand Jimmy, Jefferson White played a principled young cop in this episode of "Blue Bloods."
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The "Star Trek" franchise features a destructive super-weapon known as the Planet Killer, but the device's origins have remained a mystery for decades.
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A key moment in "Ahsoka" Episode 5 has parallels to the Biblical story of Jonah, continuing the rich "Star Wars" tradition of religious allusions.
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An intriguing fan theory for "Avengers: Infinity War" proposes that Doctor Strange trolled Thanos, but you have to see "Endgame" to catch it.
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Russell Crowe, who was ultimately cast as Zeus in "Thor: Love and Thunder," almost played the devil in his Marvel debut (and his look was wild).
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"Breaking Bad" is full of little details viewers love noticing, but they may not have noticed an emotional tribute Vince Gilligan included on the show.
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An intriguing and not entirely implausible "Critical Role" fan theory wonders whether Campaign 3 could end with a massive Vox Machina twist.
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"Dragon Ball" may not realize that the most powerful form of Super Saiyan is actually not directly introduced in the actual canon of the franchise.
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"Star Wars" fans are still speculating as to what caused Padmé Amidala's death. As it turns out, comments from George Lucas may provide us with some clues.
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Birddogs' founders left the "Shark Tank" team unimpressed with both their presentation and attitude, so how is the anti-underwear apparel company doing now?
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While most Jedi or Sith fall on one extreme of the spectrum of good and evil, Baylan Skoll appears to be the dark knight the Jedi need on "Ahsoka."
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In a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, Episode 4 of "Ahsoka," "Part Four: Fallen Jedi," appears to reveal a "Star Wars" character's hidden Force powers.
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"Breaking Bad" doesn't exist within the MCU, but a number of the acclaimed AMC drama's actors have also been featured in Marvel Universe roles.
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"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" made sure it honored some of the franchise's biggest fans with a subtle "Critical Role" Easter egg.
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The team behind "Baldur's Gate 3" seems to have included a small "Critical Role" easter egg in its game, with members of the adventuring party Vox Machina.
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Ron Weasley had an eventful tenure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and he also kept busy long after the main "Harry Potter" story ended.
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"The Witcher" star Anya Chalotra has read the novels, and there's one storyline in particular she's really hoping won't make it to the Netflix show.
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One poster for Netflix's "One Piece" live-action adaptation features a character-centric easter egg that even fans of the anime may overlook.