Nathan P. Gibson
Location
Sunderland, United Kingdom
School
Teesside University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, British Film And Television
- Nathan has contributed thousands of articles about movies, video games, and television shows to a wide array of outlets.
- He has seen extended editions of "The Lord of the Rings" more times than he can remember and is a massive fan of everything fantasy and sci-fi.
- Nathan has interviewed some of the biggest independent game developers, including Alx Preston of Heart Machine, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Hyper Light Drifter, and Cuphead's co-director Chad Moldenhauer.
Experience
Nathan has worked for Static Media since 2012, providing content to SVG, SlashGear, and Looper. He started working as a full-time freelance writer in 2012 and has contributed to many different entertainment outlets, including The Independent, Ranker, and Screen Rant, as well as several specialist sites such as Cultured Vultures and Pop Geeks. Over the last ten years, Nathan has written everything from news posts and reviews to guides and features, putting his knowledge of the entertainment world to good use. He has also worked as an editor, where he was responsible for coordinating a team of more than 20 writers and managing hundreds of articles and pitches every month.
Education
Nathan has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Teesside University.
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Stories By Nathan P. Gibson
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From teleportation to bending time to the ability to create or destroy universes at will, these are the most powerful characters in all of anime.
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Blake Lively may voice Lady Deadpool in "Deadpool and Wolverine," but the person physically playing the role is a seasoned, experienced stunt performer.
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Blake Lively has a charmed life compared to most people, but that doesn't mean she hasn't experienced her share of trauma and tragedy over the years.
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There’s plenty of action in "Deadpool & Wolverine," and it looks great thanks to a team of talented stunt doubles. Here's what they really look like.
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Fans often hate it when characters are recast with new actors, but sometimes it's unavoidable. These film parts were all recast under tragic circumstances.
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The passing of Shannen Doherty saddened Hollywood in 2024. We're taking a look at the tragic true life story of the "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" star.
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Just like us regular folk, all actors change as they get older, but the following stars were all totally unrecognizable from one movie to the next.
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Despite being one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars, Adam Sandler has fronted several bombs over the years. Here's why these movies of his flopped.
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The cast of "Young Sheldon" had a blast making the hit "The Big Bang Theory" spin-off show, but they also had to follow a strict set of rules.
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Vanna White has been a pop culture fixture as co-host of "Wheel of Fortune" for more than four decades, but good fortune hasn't always come her way.
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Plot twists have been around almost as long as storytelling itself, and these twists are among the most memorable in TV history.
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HBO's "House of the Dragon" is already a densely-layered show, and some things are totally different about it now on a rewatch.
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When an actor gets naked on the big screen, it’s usually front and center, but that's not always the case. Sometimes, nude movie moments slip by unnoticed.
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Some expect Hollywood actors to be role models, but they're just like anyone else - some are good people, some are just OK, and some are genuinely terrible.
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Just because an action movie doesn't light up the box office, that doesn't mean it's not worth your time. Here are some that deserve a second chance.
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Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two" feature stacked all-star casts, but some characters from the source material are still cut from the films.
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Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" runs for 155 minutes, and it was almost even longer than that. Here are some scenes that didn't make the final cut.
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PG-13 films usually don't have nudity. But between nude scenes and shots of bare butts and breasts, it's a wonder these movies got PG-13 ratings.
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Since her breakout role on "Gossip Girl," Blake Lively has pursued a film career, a family life, and other passions in a fashion all her own.
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It's hard enough for a film trilogy to feature three perfect or even passable entries, but these trilogies don't even contain a single good film.
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Nude scenes can be uncomfortable or embarrassing for many actors, but others find them fun, enjoyable, and even liberating.
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Rewatching "The Hunger Games" movies over a decade after their initial release will leave you with several realizations - for better or worse.
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The Geico caveman was the face of the insurance company's advertising campaign across two decades. But what do they look like in real life?
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Squints was one of the most popular characters from the film "The Sandlot," but actor Chauncey Leopardi never quite turned that into a major Hollywood career.
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Ryan Gosling may be a consummate professional as an actor, but he's not immune to the same endearing bloopers and mistakes on set as anyone else.
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Across all the movies, there are plenty of things that just don't make sense in "The Hunger Games" franchise. We take a look at some of the biggest plot holes.
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The "Gremlins" films are remembered for their intoxicating mix of horror and comedy, but whatever happened to the guy who played protagonist Billy Peltzer?