Blake Taylor
School
Appalachian State University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney Animation, Theme Parks
- Blake has been writing about the entertainment industry since age 9, when he started emailing a newsletter with movie reviews to his friends and family.
- He has experience in the film industry as a scriptwriter of documentary short films and promotional videos.
- Blake once interviewed Ryan Potter, the voice of Hiro from "Big Hero 6," and got to do Baymax's famous "Ba-la-la-la-la" fist bump with Ryan over the phone.
Experience
Ever since Pixar held the world premiere of "Cars" in Blake's hometown, he has loved writing about pop culture. His previous work includes eight years of feature writing and filmmaker-interviewing at Rotoscopers.com. In addition to the Static Media family of websites, you can find Blake as a contributing writer to Attractions Magazine. Blake loves helping others discover more about the characters and stories that inspire them.
Education
Blake majored in communications and minored in film studies at Appalachian State University. He is an alumni of the Disney College Program.
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Stories By Blake Taylor
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If you like Ready Player One, you're probably a fan of the cinematic easter egg -- here are a few more behind-the-scenes factoids to add to your arsenal.
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The Little Rascals is filled with adult-themed jokes and Easter eggs that only grown ups will catch when watching the '90s adaptation of the classic kids show
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Peter Quill's crew has saved the galaxy, but their record isn't exactly clean. Here are the most terrible things "The Guardians Of The Galaxy" have ever done.
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Best known for his visionary work in the horror genre, director Guillermo del Toro brings his unique aesthetic to a classic story. This is how he did it.
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Tim Allen is back as Santa in "The Santa Clauses," which continues the story from the film trilogy. Here are the best and worst things about the sequel series.
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is clearly intended to be watched and enjoyed by all ages, but here are elements of the film that only adults might notice.
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By its ending, the Netflix original movie Troll has turned a number of monster movie tropes on their heads to create a bittersweet satire.
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By the time Santa flies away at the end of Violent Night, audiences are left with a lot to think about having witnessed this unique dichotomy of a film.
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What was it like to settle into a theater in 1981 being completely unfamiliar with Indiana Jones? Join us as we take a look back on this iconic blockbuster.
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"E.T." is a beloved classic that has touched generations of viewers. Join us as we go back to 1982 when audiences made the film a phenomenon.
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"Kraven the Hunter" is coming. Will the classic Marvel villain's first big-screen outing energize Sony's Spider-Man Universe?
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For fans of Sam Raimi's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," here are some behind-the-scenes facts about how the blockbuster MCU film was made.
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Strange World, the latest film from Disney, may have a perfectly acceptable conclusion, but we still have a few questions.
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The Amy Adams-starring sequel to "Enchanted" is filled with joy, laughs and songs ... lots of songs. From "Love Power" to "Fairytale Life," we rank them all.
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Tim Allen's "The Santa Clause" was his first film — and launched a franchise. Now, as he revisits the red suit, we look back on the original film.
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"Horrible Bosses" was a fun film starring Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman and Charlie Day. Here are some behind-the-scenes facts about the film.
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Ralphie Parker from A Christmas Story is about so much more than his beloved Red Ryder BB gun; here are some other details only hardcore fans know about him
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There are so many hilarious moments in "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" that it's hard to pick a favorite. Here are the Roku film's most hilarious moments ranked.
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Bryce Dallas Howard took on a challenge, appearing in 2007's "Spider-Man 3" as Gwen Stacy. Here's how she adapted an iconic role for an existing series.
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As the wait continues for the world's favorite coach to return, take a look back at where the last season left off and what could be in store in Season 3.
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During the 2010s, animator Paul Rudish rebooted the quintessential Disney mascot for the modern era by taking him back to his roots.
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"The Conjuring" launched a franchise, terrified viewers, and claimed to tell a true story. But what are the real details behind this horror classic?
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"I Love You, You Hate Me" explores the dark history of Barney. These are the craziest things the docuseries reveals, from "Barney bashing" to hate campaigns.
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Every year, countless families sit back to watch "Home Alone" during the holiday season. Here are some behind-the-scenes film facts for die-hard fans.
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The first "Borat" movie became an instant classic. It was also a wild shoot that had people nearly getting arrested, flimsy truths and other Hollywood tactics.
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You may think you know Narcissa Malfoy, mother of Harry Potter bad boy Draco Malfoy, but there's so much more to this villainess than meets the eye.
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From Disney cameos to Idina Menzel's missing song, here's the untold truth of Enchanted.