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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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“Very close to the sun”: Fans say Alex Garland’s knowledge of “Elden Ring” proves he’s fit to direct the film

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.

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“I legit didn’t recognize him”: Fans of  “Street Fighter” react to first look of  Noah Centineo playing Ken Masters

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“A24 needs to check themselves before they wreck themselves”: Fans of indie film react to news that the studio is launching an AI division

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Culture

Snoop Dogg’s “scared to go to the movies” comments about gay Pixar scene called “weird” and “homophobic”

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“KPop Demon Hunters” is the first Netflix movie to win the box office thanks to fan enthusiasm: “Don’t think I’ve had a better movie experience”

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“Never seen a comeback as great as Lindsay Lohan’s”: Millennials are loving “Freakier Friday” and its 2000s nostalgia

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Anna Faris and Regina Hall are coming back for a new “Scary Movie” and horror fans are sharing what they want to see spoofed

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Netflix hit “KPop Demon Hunters” moves to theaters for a sing-along edition. Some showings immediately sell out

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Left: Actors Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet filming a scene for the 2025 "Superman" movie. Right: Tweet reading "rachel brosnahan’s husband being a complete weirdo wasn’t in my 2025 predictions but the internet is nothing if not committed to plot twists"

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Rachel Brosnahan’s husband is being slammed for liking one very specific insult about her on-screen relationship with “Superman” star David Corenswet

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“Acting is genuinely so stupid”: The 12 best Letterboxd reviews from Ayo Edebiri

Left: Tweet reading "halfway through the movie the president calls up ice cube on zoom, says "Lets do this war of the worlds," and ice cube stares back like this" Right: Ice Cube reaction image looking flustered and confused.

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People are hate-watching “War of the Worlds” and loving every second

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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From meme to animal control: The USDA is apparently utilizing the fight scene in “Marriage Story” to train  wolves to avoid humans

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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“Grand things are happening in the world of cinema”: The internet is losing their minds over “Wizard of Oz at The Sphere” memes

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9 movies to watch about hackers, hacks, and the internet

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Jesse Eisenberg won’t play Mark Zuckerberg in the “Social Network” sequel. Who else is on the list?

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