Mike Bedard
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Star Wars", Adult Swim
- Mike Bedard wrote the first season of the web series "Fujiyama Ichiban," a Power Rangers-esque kids' show about the power of friendship.
- He joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features, news articles, and interview pieces to SlashGear and Looper.
- Mike provides further analysis of film and television on TikTok under the handle @cinema_singularity.
Experience
Mike has worked as a professional writer since 2013, getting his start as a writer for the UCLA newspaper The Daily Bruin for its pop culture beat. He's written extensively for many different sites online, including Cracked, Ranker, and StudioBinder. But Mike doesn't just talk about movies; he also makes his own, having written several short films that have been produced by Dollars & Donuts Productions. He currently writes for the sketch comedy team Dinger, which performs every month at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles.
Education
Mike has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in political science from UCLA.
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Stories By Mike Bedard
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It's been a while since actor Dominic Purcell was fighting for his freedom on "Prison Break," but the TV star has remained in top shape.
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According to certain rumors and photos, fans may have already figured out what Liv Tyler's role in "Captain America: Brave New World" entails.
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Early "Captain America 4" footage reveals the current state of the Avengers and explains how they'll be reassembled ahead of "Secret Wars."
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"Shōgun" Episode 9 features the death of a major character, and fans have taken to social media to discuss how they were affected by the development.
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Despite missing its shot at the box office, "Space Jam: A New Legacy" is suddenly racking up points with Netflix viewers.
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According to The New York Times, Netflix is making an important change to its movie launch strategy. Here's what this could mean for the streamer's viewers.
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While Mark Harmon has avoided returning to "NCIS" since leaving in Season 19, he did make an appearance -- sort of -- for the franchise's 1000th episode.
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Acclaimed animated series "Bluey" frequently packs an emotional punch, but the episode called "The Sign" is really affecting parents. Here's why.
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New behind-the-scenes photos of David Corenswet have fans mistaking the "Superman" actor for someone else who played the Man of Steel in recent years.
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Hopefully, the latest "Invincible" update will assuage fan worries regarding the Prime Video show's third season and its possible release date.
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The lack of progress on Marvel's "Shang-Chi 2" has made some fans believe the sequel is no longer happening. Here's what Simu Liu has to say.
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The beloved 1990s cartoon series "Gargoyles" had a short-lived run, and O.J. Simpson is partially to blame for the show being cancelled after three seasons.
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The Marvel shows on Netflix have a reputation for being more steamy and violent than the studio's theatrical releases -- but were they really that raunchy?
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Those who call the Vault-Tec number advertised in the 6th episode of Amazon Prime's "Fallout" may be in for something interesting on the other end of the line.
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"NCIS" has no shortage of moments that make fans emotional, and star Sean Murray knew one sequence in particular was going to tug at the heartstrings.
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Here are some projects where you may have seen Michael Rapaport, who plays Knight Titus on Amazon Prime's video game adaptation series "Fallout."
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Many "Fallout" fans may be wondering whether this particular character dies in Episode 2 of Amazon Prime Video's TV adaptation of the popular video game series.
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Aaron Moten plays the character Maximus on Amazon Prime's "Fallout" TV series. Here's where audiences may have seen the young actor before.
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Twitter users unite as they come to retired actor Gene Hackman's defense, criticizing the New York Post for their coverage about the Hollywood icon.
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Once upon a time, "Shogun" had an absolutely perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, until two critics hit the enter key and posted their reviews.
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Despite the continued fallout from the allegations Armie Hammer has faced, a 2021 thriller starring the actor is experiencing a surge of popularity on Netflix.
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Social media users have harsh words for Billy Dee Williams after the Star Wars veteran made some surprising comments about actors using blackface.
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"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" gives us a look at a massive skeleton that dwarfs even the title monsters. What could this titanic creature have been?
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Thanks to behind-the-scenes photos from "Thunderbolts," we know Ghost -- who was last seen in "Ant-Man and the Wasp" -- is getting a spiffy new outfit.
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James Gunn's "Brightburn" was an interesting horror knock-off of superhero films, but according to the director, it seems the film won't be getting a sequel.
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An international "Top Gun" rip-off that struggled to gain traction at the box office is finding new life thanks to a successful streaming run on Netflix.
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Set photos from "Daredevil: Born Again" reveal Marvel brought back a character's original actor after initial reports stated the role had been recast.