Rick Stevenson
School
College Of William & Mary, Hertford College
Expertise
Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix Originals
- Rick's extensive knowledge of "Star Wars" has helped him produce stories on topics like the inner workings of bacta tanks and the Jedi's use of force lightning. You might find him in the sources of various "Star Wars" Wikipedia articles.
- In addition to his many articles about a galaxy far, far away, Rick has covered a variety of news pieces about "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "Dune," and the MCU.
- As an NYC local, Rick regularly attends advance screenings for major film releases.
Experience
Rick began his writing career as a contributor to The Odyssey and various blogs in 2016. Since then, he's published nearly 2,000 articles online. Over the last four years, he's written and edited for many sites, including Looper, SlashGear, Explore, SVG, Fadeaway World, Tasting Table, StyleCaster, Screen Rant, and Nicki Swift.
Education
Rick studied writing and storytelling at the College of William & Mary, receiving his B.A. in 2019. He is also an associate of Oxford University's Hertford College and a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course.
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Stories By Rick Stevenson
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Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" adaptation earned positive reviews, but the series was cancelled after just two seasons. Here's what happened.
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So many movies have received animated spin-off shows that it's impossible to keep track of them all. Here are some you might have forgotten about.
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Doctor Doom is replacing Kang as the big bad in the MCU, but how will the franchise write Kang out of the Multiverse Saga? Here are some theories.
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House of the Dragon Season 2 is over, and there are a lot of threads left hanging for Season 3 to pick up. Here's what's next and what it all means.
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Star Wars has all kinds of different races, cultures, and yes, genders and identities. It’s literally written into the very fabric of the galaxy far, far away.
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If Luke Skywalker got to fight his father, Anakin Skywalker, in a lightsaber duel with both men in their prime, who will come out on top? Let's find out.
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Some main actors from "The A-Team" have passed away, but others are thankfully still with us. Here's what they've been up to since the show went off the air.
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" is finally out in theaters and to the surprise of no one, it's killing it. Here's what helped the film find such immense success.
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With a blend of nostalgia, teen drama, and coming-of-middle-age narratives, "Cobra Kai" still makes for compelling viewing. Here's how its seasons rank so far.
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Season 1 of "Star Wars: The Acolyte" has been a breath of fresh air for the fabled franchise, but Season 2 isn't a lock -- yet.
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Over several cartoon, movie, and comic adaptations, there are certain Decepticons that stand out as the most powerful villains in the "Transformers" universe.
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"Game of Thrones" made a small but significant Targaryen mistake halfway through its run that has weirdly surfaced on "House of the Dragon" as well.
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Lucasfilm appears to be developing a new Star Wars animated TV show, but what could it be about? We outline some of the intriguing possibilities.
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Those who watched “The Acolyte” Episode 7 might have noticed several subtle references to the "Star Wars" movies. Here's a look at each of them.
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Episode 7 of the "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte" gives us a lot to think about with its twist ending. Things aren't quite as they seemed earlier in the season.
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Darth Vader's breath is one of the most famous sound effects in movie history. Here's how the iconic sound from the Star Wars saga came to be.
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Actor Danny Trejo revealed his favorite video game, and it's a lot more tame than you would expect given the gruff character archetype he's known for playing.
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Despite their iconic status, many "Star Wars" characters met their end off-screen. Discover who they were and how they died away from the camera.
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A 2016 video game adaptation that failed to leave a mark at the box office is finding new life thanks to a successful streaming run on Netflix.
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"Star Wars" fans can't stop talking about Disney+'s new series "The Acolyte" - specifically, they've collectively fallen for one character in particular.
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"The Acolyte" Episode 6 features some intriguing links to Luke Skywalker, recalling key moments from the character's journey in the Star Wars movies.
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In the tradition of Reylo, "Star Wars" fans have been shipping a star-crossed couple in “The Acolyte." The latest episode seems to confirm their dark romance.
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In “The Acolyte” Episode 5, the Sith villain clouds the Jedi foes' senses with the Force, something Palpatine did in the prequels. But how?
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The deadliest rifles in "Star Wars" were banned during the reign of the Galactic Empire for their overwhelming power and the fears they instilled.
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The Jedi are typically portrayed as heroes in Star Wars stories, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. The Order has made plenty of terrible mistakes.
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Jedi Master Luke Skywalker was unquestionably one of the most powerful characters in the entire "Star Wars" universe. But just how strong was he?
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The Sith villain on "The Acolyte" is able to short out Jedi's lightsabers during the fight scenes on Episode 5. Here's how he can do that.