Corey Hoffmeyer
School
Full Sail University
Expertise
Star Wars, MCU, Rian Johnson Films
- Corey has written two novels, which are due to be released in the near future.
- He took advantage of quarantine and binged the entire MCU twice just because he could.
- Corey has been obsessed with pop culture since he was a child, and is a purveyor of useless pop culture facts.
Experience
During his first year of college, Corey started writing and editing on a volunteer basis for a few small online publications. He used that experience to land a freelance position at Screen Rant, where he wrote general pop culture news, features, and video game reviews. Eventually Corey landed at Looper, where he now covers similar topics.
Education
Corey has a master's degree in screenwriting. He's written a feature-length script and several short films, and this gives him distinctive insight into the construction of story, theme, and character development.
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Stories By Corey Hoffmeyer
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The Big Bang Theory's guest cast featured many great scientists, including arguably one of the most accomplished of all time.
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LeVar Burton's classic and iconic visor on "Star Trek: Next Generation" was a serious hurdle for the actor to overcome, in more ways than one.
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Bryan Cranston put special effort into crafting Walter White's mustache.
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Harold Ramis held on to his "Ghostbusters" costume.
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Rachel Nichols, a former and important player on "Criminal Minds," remembers what it was like to work with the show's mainstay, Joe Mantegna.
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The Old Man star Jeff Bridges wanted his audience not only to view the realistic fighting scenes but also to feel like a part of it
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After "Breaking Bad," Betsy Brandt was more than willing to quickly accept a small return role for the season finale of "Better Call Saul."
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Josh Stewart spoke in an interview about how he's loved playing Will on "Criminal Minds," and shared what his favorite scenes to film were.
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Here's a look at all the times Family Guy referenced the Beatles in its 20-plus seasons on air.
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Breaking Bad actor Charles Baker has his own feelings about a theoretical spin-off starring his character Skinny Pete and his friend Badger.
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Fans may be disappointed at the news that Lady Gaga will not perform at the Oscars. However, the reasons for her absence are perfectly reasonable.
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When it comes to the bigger catchphrases on "That '70s Show," Wilmer Valderrama himself was originally confused over what one of these actually meant.
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American actor Lance Barber had the rare and interesting opportunity to portray characters in both "Young Sheldon" and "The Big Bang Theory."
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Alanna Masterson played Tara Chambler on "The Walking Dead" throughout the duration of her pregnancy, but the show hid that fact from the screen.
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Joe Mantegna may be a veteran actor and leading man in "Criminal Minds: Evolution," but longtime fans may be curious to learn that he has directed episodes too.
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"Criminal Minds: Evolution" showrunner Erica Messer views Elias Voit as a potential Hannibal Lecter-type character with a long-term impact on the show.
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"That '70s Show" star Wilmer Valderrama has a solid but straightforward reason for why Jackie and Fez got together in the show's conclusion.
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Jamie Campbell Bower auditioned to be part of the "Harry Potter" franchise during its infancy. However, a single bad joke might have cost him dearly.
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The infamous magnet heist in "Breaking Bad" is one of the most iconic scenes in drama television history, but it's also, unfortunately, very inaccurate.
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Tom Cruise has been adamant that he does a lot of his own stunt work on films, and much of that dates back to his childhood days.
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Shanola Hampton played Veronica 'V' Fisher in the dark Showtime comedy "Shameless," and she revealed she loved her character's raw persona and sharp humor.
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Here's why Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore star Eddie Redmayne believes the film has some similarities to the heist film Ocean's Eleven.
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Star Wars has a long legacy of practical effects, but this takes it to a whole new level.
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Paget Brewster revealed the role she gets recognized for most often, and surprisingly, it isn't Emily Prentiss on the hit drama "Criminal Minds."
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"The Big Bang Theory" creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady wanted to showcase the struggles of nerds while making it relatable to the general TV audience.
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In 1988, Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill revealed "there was a different feeling on the set" of "The Empire Strikes Back" after the success of "Star Wars."
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Here's how Jessie Mei Li, who plays Alina on Shadow and Bone, used fan art to her advantage when auditioning for the role.