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Emma Wagner

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About Emma Wagner

Emma is a film and television enthusiast and has dedicated over a decade to the industry. She achieved recognition by making it to the quarterfinals of the ScreenCraft Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenwriting Competition. When she's not writing, she's an avid reader, gamer, and college football enthusiast.

Favorite Media

Emma is an avid enthusiast of diverse storytelling genres. Nevertheless, her true passion lies within the realms of Sci-Fi and fantasy. Her favorite show is Doctor Who and has watched all classic and modern episodes. She proudly identifies as a Slytherin, loving the magical world of Harry Potter.

Industry Focus

Emma joined Screen Rant in April 2023, where her focus on Features allows her to delve into a broad spectrum of television and film, both contemporary and classic. Leveraging her background in analyzing storytelling, she enjoys deconstructing different elements of a story and spotlighting the talented individuals behind each project.

Latest Articles

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The Legend Of Zelda Movie Gets Far More Exciting As Update Teases A Perfect Live-Action Adaptation

Wes Ball's latest update on The Legend of Zelda film brings optimism for the adaptation's success, especially with his inspiration for the story.

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Super Mario Bros Movie’s Lumalee Explained: Origins, Video Game Appearances & Why He’s Trapped In Bowser’s Castle

The standout character in the 2023 Super Mario Bros Movie is the adorable Luma, Lumalee, who first originated from two Super Mario video games.

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Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Will Need To Change The Game Story To Keep One The Best Things About The $287M Box Office Hit

2023's Five Nights at Freddy's movie follows the game's plot, with Mike Schmidt as the protagonist. Yet, the next installment may not have him return.

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The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes' 13 Easter Eggs & Hunger Games References

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, President Snow’s origin tale, is full of Easter eggs and small references linking the story to The Hunger Games.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Easter Egg Brings Back An Obscure Fifth Doctor Story From 23 Years Ago

The 60th Anniversary Episode of Doctor Who, titled "The Star Beast," features a subtle Easter egg that cleverly links to a 5th Doctor audio story.

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The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
House Of Usher Secretly Referenced The Only Play Edgar Allan Poe Ever Wrote (But Never Finished)

Mike Flanagan masterfully weaves in references to Poe’s various works in The Fall of the House of Usher miniseries, including one to his only play.

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Invincible (2021)
Invincible Secretly Revealed The Best Way To Kill Omni-Man For Good

Omni-Man and the Viltrumite race seem indestructible, but a scene in Invincible season 2, episode 4 shows an effective way that they can be defeated.

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The 1960s Crime Movie Starring A Hollywood Legend That's Technically A Die Hard Prequel

While the Die Hard franchise has five movies featuring John McClain, a 1960s movie with a prominent star actually serves as a prequel for the films.

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Mean Girls' Remake Is Still Concerning, But These 2 Casting Choices Are Undeniably Perfect

With the worry that the Mean Girls 2024 movie musical will not live up to the 2004 cult classic, two casting choices bring hope for its success.

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A Court of Thorns and Roses
How Old Is Rhysand Is In A Court Of Thorns And Roses

Out of everything readers learn about Rhysand in the A Court of Thorns and Roses book series, one thing Maas has not explicitly written is his age.

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Will There Be More Hunger Games Books & Movies After Songbirds & Snakes?

The release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes leaves viewers curious if there will be future novels and films in the franchise.

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Invincible (2021)
Invincible Season 2 Confirms How Omni-Man Can Be Defeated

Although Omni-Man seems completely impenetrable, new information in Invincible season 2, episode 2 explains that the Viltrumite can be defeated.

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Disney Needs More Than 2 Movies About Villains (& It Already Set Up Its Next One)

Disney's live-action remakes closely follow the animated originals, whereas shifting focus to villains could yield more compelling narratives.

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An Underrated 23-Year-Old Movie Needs A Remake After The Hunger Games' Success

The Hunger Games' success led to more battle royale stories in movies, but a movie from 12 years before needs a remake given the genre's popularity.

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Why Netflix's Chronicles Of Narnia Reboot Is In Good Hands

Netflix is beginning to develop a reboot of The Chronicles of Narnia, and under the leadership of Greta Gerwig, the project seems set for success.

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Invincible (2021)
Invincible Season 2’s Newest Hero Pays Off A 2-Year-Old Easter Egg

Invincible season 2 finally introduces a highly-anticipated new superhero whose presence was teased with an Easter egg in the series' first episode.

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Killers Of The Flower Moon Is A Shocking First For Martin Scorsese (But Not DiCaprio & De Niro)

Martin Scorsese's 27th film, Killers of the Flower Moon, marks a remarkable first in the director's career, featuring his two leading actors.

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Avatar 3's Greatest Challenge Is Why The $5.2 Billion Franchise Is So Successful

The primary challenge for Avatar 3 to achieve a box office record as impressive as its predecessors really comes down to its visual effects.

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Mike Flanagan
Mike Flanagan's Frequent Actors, Ranked By Appearance Count

Mike Flanagan is notorious for using the same actors to portray characters in his various horror works. Here are the 16 actors he has used the most.

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The Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Doesn't Utilize What Made The Games So Scary

The Five Nights at Freddy's movie fails to reach the same level of terror as the video games due to underutilizing its most effective horror elements.

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