Jamie Jirak

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.
Elijah Wood’s updates on “The Hunt for Gollum” spark fan excitement
Is Elijah Wood returning as Frodo?
“Me at the zoo”: The first-ever video uploaded to YouTube is being honored in a museum
"Seems extremely significant to me."
A very specific “Emoji Movie” offer gave Jordan Peele the push to start directing
"I never thought I'd have to thank The Emoji Movie for something, but here we are."
“What are we doing here?”: Fans wonder why movie trailers are so different in 2026
"The entire marketing team needs to be fired."
“Her humor is very American”: Tina Fey is hosting the first episode of “Saturday Night Live UK.” Was she the right choice?
"This reeks of selling 'it's American!' rather than setting a tone for a British SNL."
Marvel fans share theories after the first look at “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”
The first look is finally here.
“It’s honestly tragic”: Fans are sharing the harsh truths about fandoms on the internet
Is it about art or content?
Peacock is launching an AI Andy Cohen on its app. Fans say no thanks
Here's a thing no one asked for.
“Always speaking truth”: Jane Fonda’s stand against the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger includes the ultimate flex—her ex-husband
"I endorse Fonda and her efforts to block this rotten merger."
“Cleaning up after yourself is just like basic politeness”: Reporter shows the mess left behind at the Oscars
Celebrities, they're just like us... messy!
“Masterful”: Misty Copeland performed at the Oscars—here’s how it ties in to Timothee’s controversial comments
"Misty Copeland just reminded everyone why ballet still belongs on the biggest stages."
“You HAVE to watch her origin story”: People are just now realizing Jessie Buckley has a reality TV past
"She's only gotten better and better."
“This hurts”: Mega Man voice actor won’t return after being asked to work without a union contract with “full AI protection”
"With a broken Blue Bomber heart..."
“The best casting they could’ve done for this movie”: Fans love Brie Larson as Rosalina due to her extreme Nintendo knowledge
"This is a huge moment for me. I watch these!"
“Community” fans point to Donald Glover’s range after he was announced as the voice of Yoshi
"Donald Glover was a COMEDIAN FIRST."














