Russell Murray
Location
United States Of America
School
Ithaca College, Wake Tech Community College
Expertise
The Boys, Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Films
- Murray has provided extensive live coverage for some of the most exciting series of the last decade, including "The Boys," "Succession," and "Ted Lasso."
- They have represented Looper at exclusive industry events and screenings in New York.
- Across platforms and outlets, their work has amassed over 5 million views.
Experience
Russell Murray is a New York-based writer, producer, and story consultant who began writing for Looper in 2022. They served as a member of the news and op-eds teams and a columnist before joining the features team in 2023. Murray has previously contributed to Comic Book Resources and provided freelance script-reading services for writers, agents, and studios across the U.S. In addition to their work with Looper, Murray creates graphic novels, podcasts, and music videos under the banner of their production company, Picture Book Media.
Education
After attending Wake Tech Community College, Murray received acceptance to Ithaca College, where they graduated with honors from the Department of Theatre Arts. During their time at school, they extensively studied performance and political science, as well as stage direction, film production, and dramatic writing.
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Stories By Russell Murray
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One of the characters in the "Superman" trailer may look like the evil Night King from "Game of Thrones," but is quite different in almost every respect.
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"Doctor Who" has made it a common practice to replace its lead actor every few years, allowing the show to carry on for decades.
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The subject matter of MTV's "Catfish" is often tragic in itself, but some of the people involved with the show have dealt with tragedy away from the cameras.
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Just like real-life presidents, the ones we see in film and TV are a mixed bag -- some are beacons of American democracy, while others are greedy and corrupt.
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Although sleeping with the Hulk can be a dangerous proposition, there are actually lots of women -- human and alien -- who have bedded the green giant.
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In the spirit of spooky season, here are the 10 best and most memorable kills in the history of horror movies, and why it's so hard to unsee them.
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Percy Jackson's father is a major Greek god, but the hit YA series makes some big changes to the deity's traditional personality and tendencies.
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Nikki Exotika and Justin Moldova faced a massive obstacle during their time on "90 Day Fiancé" - were they able to overcome it and make their relationship work?
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Onscreen kisses can be hard to get just right, and in these cases either the chemistry was off or the kiss itself was just way too inappropriate.
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Many celebrity graves are beautiful and ornate, testaments to what the stars achieved. Others are infamous in their creativity. Here’s a mix of both!
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Horror sequel "Terrifier 3" was a surprise hit at the box office during its opening weekend. Here's why the film was such a big success.
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Once a rising young star, Jaden Smith hasn't quite achieved the big-screen success his father, Will Smith, had at the same age. Here are the reasons why.
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Interviews with actors can sometimes go down uncomfortable paths, and these stars responded by deciding it was simply time to leave.
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The third film in Damien Leone's "Terrifier" franchise is just around the corner. Here's why "Terrifier 3" is all set to be the craziest entry yet.
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If you're an action fan looking for something new to watch, here are 11 under appreciated movies in the Max library you may not have seen.
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YouTube might not spring to mind when it comes to streaming movies, but there are actually a bunch of films on the platform, and many of them are totally free.
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Fantasy films may not be as big as sci-fi, superhero, or video game movies, but you might be surprised at the number of fantasy sequels coming our way.
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" was a massive success for Marvel Studios, and there are several lessons the company should learn from the blockbuster.
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Hugh Jackman's stunt double for "Deadpool & Wolverine" is a veteran of the industry with over 130 credits to his name, including several big Marvel movies.
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"Borderlands" is on course to become one of the biggest box office bombs of 2024. Here's why the long-gestating video game adaptation flopped so hard.
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" featured an awful lot of variants. Here's a few of Deadpool's who got left out of Marvel's massive, summer blockbuster.
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If "Deadpool and Wolverine" has anything, it's a lot of Deadpools. Here is how we rank the most prominent ones, from worst to...least worst.
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Sometimes, famous actors lose it on set. Those outbursts don't often see the light of day, but sometimes they're caught on tape and released to the public.
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Not only is "Deadpool and Wolverine" stuffed with cameos, but it's chock full of Logan variants as well. Who are they all and where do they come from?
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"Twisters" roared into theaters like the title storm, earning more than $80 million in its opening weekend. Here's how the movie vacuumed up all that cash.
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Whether you successfully land a deal or walk away empty-handed, every contestant on "Shark Tank" must follow a strict set of rules to get on the show.
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Knowing what we know now about the making of 1996's "Twister" puts a lot of things about the movie in a whole new light.