Don Kaye
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Horror Movies, James Bond
- Don has been reading, watching, and collecting horror and sci-fi literature, comics, and movies since he was 7 years old.
- He has been writing about film for more than two decades and has interviewed everyone from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Kevin Feige.
- Don has been on the ground at events like Comic-Con, WonderCon, and D23, and has visited the sets of films like The Dark Knight Rises, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor: Ragnarok, and many more.
Experience
Don Kaye has been writing and editing at Looper since late 2020. An entertainment journalist by trade and geek by natural design, he began his career as a music journalist and syndicated radio producer — creating hundreds of hours of rock music programming for broadcast and satellite — before breaking into film journalism with the legendary horror magazine Fangoria. He's currently an associate editor at Den of Geek, where his work helped establish the US version of the popular UK site. His previous outlets include MSN.com, Syfy.com, Fandango, RollingStone.com, VanityFair.com, Movies.com, CBSNews.com, Billboard, and many more.
Education
Don received his B.A. in TV and radio production at Brooklyn College, where he also studied film and journalism.
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Stories By Don Kaye
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Who is the wealthiest actor in Hollywood? The answer may surprise you, since it's not exactly someone who's known as a superstar.
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“Deadpool & Wolverine” has become a massive success, but it almost didn’t happen after Hugh Jackman “retired” from the character.
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If the Juggernaut in “Deadpool & Wolverine” looks familiar, it’s likely because you spent time drooling over his body in another Ryan Reynolds movie.
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Hugh Jackman is instantly recognizable as Wolverine in the Deadpool and X-Men movies, but the man behind the mutant’s moves looks a lot different.
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If you saw this “Deadpool & Wolverine” scene in the trailer and wondered where it was in the film, you’re not alone.
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Want to see how an Olympics gymnast can move through the power of AI? This video will give you an unsettling eyeful.
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Besides starring Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom, the plot of “Avengers: Doomsday” is a huge secret. Or is it actually based on this old Marvel comic?
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Robert Downey Jr. was adamant that one thing had to happen if he was to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time as Doctor Doom.
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The stars of "Twisters," Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, spoke to Looper about the practical effects and scientific knowledge that went into the sequel.
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Who holds the distinction of being the first and only person to play themselves in the "Star Trek" franchise? Here's a brief history.
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Tom Pelphrey opened up about his daring full-frontal nude scene in Netflix's "Man in Full." Here's everything the actor revealed about the sequence.
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This Paramount decision involving William Shatner's Captain Kirk totally changes how you view "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home."
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Alexandra Daddario's nude scenes in HBO's "True Detective" helped her land movies like "San Andreas," but how does the actress feel about them?
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Captain Christopher Pike was commander of the Enterprise in the pilot episode of “Star Trek.” What happened to him later was truly a tragic tale.
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NCIS: Origins star Mariel Molino has shared a photo from the set of the series, giving fans a first look at the cast of the Young Gibbs project.
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"A Quiet Place: Day One" was a huge hit with critics and general audiences, but moviegoers have one major complaint about the sci-fi horror flick.
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Kevin Bacon spoke to Looper about his role in "MaXXXine," the follow-up to Ti West's "X" and "Pearl," and how it connects to his previous roles and experiences.
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Zendaya's character in the new movie "Challengers" may at first seem like the villain of the story -- but the actor says she's much more than that.
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While the steamy drama "Challengers" just happens to be set in the world of tennis, a real-life call at the U.S. Open is what set the idea for the movie off.
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"Argylle" was supposed to feature a professionally trained cat to play Alfie, but director Matthew Vaughn was forced to improvise with an unexpected substitute.
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As Henry Cavill told Looper in an exclusive interview about "Argylle," there wasn't much he had to do to guide Dua Lipa in her first acting role.
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As John Cena tells us in Looper's exclusive interview, he reaches back to his career as a wrestler to make the most of what he's working with.
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In an exclusive interview with Looper, John Cena and Ariana DeBose discuss their roles and the possibilities of an "Argylle" franchise.
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"Argylle" stars Sam Rockwell and Henry Cavill tell Looper about working with director Matthew Vaughn and first-time actress Dua Lipa on the action thriller.
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"Argylle" director Matthew Vaughn sat down with Looper to discuss the film, and why it's likely to be a hit with a certain audience.
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Looper spoke with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on her starring role in "Origin," and how it felt to step into Isabel Wilkerson's shoes.
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Whether they quit, got fired, or were shuffled aside some other way, these directors didn't see their movies through to the end.