Nick Staniforth
Location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
School
Nottingham Trent University
Expertise
The Sopranos, The Wire, Ridley Scott
- Nick has been unloading his geek-related brain matter for 18 years across various platforms, with his first ever film review being for "Batman Begins," which he still believes is the best Batman film ever.
- His first-ever interview was with Andy Samberg for "Hot Rod," where they both expressed their love for living legend, Ian McShane.
- Prior to writing for Static Media, Nick's career-changing moment was being sent to the "Alien: Covenant" set and being jumped by an actual face hugger.
Experience
Having studied film and television for three years, Nick spent a long time writing about what he loved for Moviepilot, Screen Rant, Dexerto, and Jumpcut as a side hustle. Eventually, he took the plunge as a freelancer and joined Looper in 2022, where he can finally apply his secret talent of 'punmanship' to those who need it.
Education
Nick has a B.A. in media film and television also involved focusing on European and British cinema, as well as mainstream television.
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Stories By Nick Staniforth
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Thanks to this AI video, we know what it would look like if Luke Skywalker and Yoda fell in love -- and even had a baby -- in the "Star Wars" universe.
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Everyone knows that major stars earn big bucks for their movie roles, but which of Hollywood's acting elite pulled in the biggest payday for a single film?
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"Solar Opposites," Hulu's hit animated sci-fi comedy, boasts an impressive voice cast. Here's why the ensemble sounds so familiar.
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Throughout the years, Batman has had a number of sidekick known as Robin. How many of them are there so far, and who stands out as the best?
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Paramount is planning a massive crossover film that'll bring the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises together, but what's going on with its development?
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Dragon Ball fans know that when someone shows up with an M on their forehead, things are about to get serious. Here's what the Maijin symbol means.
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Tom Hardy's time as Venom appears to be over, but there's one actor who's perfect for the role - especially if the character faces Knull in the MCU.
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"Alien: Romulus" adds another chapter to a legendary franchise, but where does it fit on the timeline? We explore whether it's a sequel or prequel.
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Before he gained greater fame as Jack Reacher on "Reacher," Alan Ritchson played a small but memorable role in the "Hunger Games" film franchise.
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Did you know "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is actually a prequel? Here's why Steven Spielberg and George Lucas made that decision.
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An AI-generated trailer reinvents "Shrek" as a live-action dark fantasy in the vein of the best movies from that genre to grace theaters in the '80s.
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Some Marvel Comics fans believe Miguel O'Hara, aka Spider-Man 2099, could be a vampire. Here's how his unique powers fuel the theory.
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In 2019, Google made half the internet disappear like Thanos defeated the Avengers - here's how you can relive one of the search engine's best Easter eggs.
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An absolutely bizarre AI-generated sitcom, "Einstein's Relatives," reveals "lost" footage starring Albert Einstein, Dwayne Johnson, Jesus Christ, and more.
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John Stewart is more than a popular superhero - he's one of DC Comics' most important Black characters. So why is his live-action casting controversial?
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Ever wonder what it would look like if the X-Men decided to pose for a swimsuit photoshoot on the beach? Watch this AI-generated video.
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Take a trip with us through director George Miller's Wasteland as we rank all of the movies in the Mad Max franchise from worst to best.
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Stephen King's classic story "The Shining" has been mined by Hollywood on three separate occasions. This is where each one was shot.
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"Putin" tells the fictionalized story of the Russian president's rise and fall, but the most intriguing aspect is who - or what - plays the title character.
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"Venom: The Last Dance" has finally arrived, but the final chapter in Tom Hardy's Marvel trilogy has the same problem as Sony's previous two installments.
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For years, "Blade Runner" fans have wondered if Harrison Ford's Deckard is really a replicant. Here's our breakdown of all the clues available.
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In the Dune franchise, Paul Atreides' sister Alia is a key figure. Here's what fans need to know about the character's role in the books.
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AppleTV+'s "Hijack" is a tense action series taking place thousands of miles above the planet, and its cast is full of actors you know from other projects.
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A live-action "Rugrats" movie is in development, and the project is already causing controversy. Here's why fans are concerned about the film.
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While "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" was marketed as being based on real events, the truth is a bit more nuanced -- and horrific -- than that.
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The prospect of a third World War is terrifying, but it can make for an entertaining movie or TV show. Here are some apocalyptic titles to watch.
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"Inside Out 2" is another beautifully told story from Pixar, boasting a powerful script that tackles heavy themes. Here are the film's best quotes.