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Simon Gallagher

Author Details

Simon Gallagher is part of Screen Rant's leadership team and former head of Features. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for 15 years, and has been read millions of times. He once co-wrote a book about beer, published a football fanzine in honor of Newcastle United, and was part of a beloved radio double act. He has covered film festivals, appeared on many podcasts, and is open to all set visits.

Industry Focus

Having been with Screen Rant since August 2020, and initially leading the Features operation, Simon has covered the full spectrum of movies and TV shows, from hunting Easter eggs to breaking down Grease in the detail it deserves. Specialism comes in the form of deep dive analysis, opinions, and musicals. Obviously.

Favorite Media

Simon loves Clueless. Like, a lot. When not able to write about Clueless, his favorites and areas of expertize are in Marvel and DC comic book adaptations, Harry Potter, Bridgerton, classic Star Trek, movie collectibles, LEGO, and the life, works, and legend of Paul Rudd.

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"I'm Out Of Here!" Original X-Men Director Reveals The Dirty Trick That Made Him Quit

Matthew Vaughn's X-Men: The Last Stand bombshell reveals Fox tried to trick Halle Berry into signing on, prompting his exit as director.

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Avengers 6 Will Soft Reboot The MCU & Bring Back Retired Characters, Kevin Feige Quote Backs Rumors

A major new bombshell suggests that Marvel plans to soft reboot the MCU in 2027 with the sixth Avengers movie and teasing the return of lost heroes.

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Major Thor Cameo Rumors Confirmed By New The Marvels Teaser

The latest TV spot for The Marvels seems to have confirmed that a major Asgardian superhero will reunited with Captain Marvel in the upcoming sequel.

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Loki (2021)
Forget Thanos, MCU Phase 5's Multiverse Villains Just Made The Snap Look Insignificant

Thanos' murder of billions in Infinity War might have been devastating, but the MCU just dropped an explosive event that is even worse.

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Loki (2021)
MCU Reset?! Marvel Just Introduced The Solution To What’s Killing The MCU

A hidden detail in Marvel's newest release sets up the end of the MCU, and that might be exactly what the sprawlng franchise's future needs.

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Secret Invasion (2023)
Every Character Confirmed To Be A Skrull In The MCU's Secret Invasion

Marvel's Secret Invasion is here, a paranoia-filled MCU series where Skrulls have infiltrated Earth and longstanding characters aren't who they seem.

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Loki (2021)
The MCU Is Finally Paying Off Iron Man's 11-Year-Old Nickname For Loki

In The Avengers, Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man gave Loki an insulting nickname, and now the MCU is making it mean so much more.

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Loki (2021)
The MCU Reset's Exact Date Sneakily Revealed By A Hidden Loki Detail

The latest MCU release, Loki season 2, includes a hidden revelation that changes everything for the future of the MCU timeline. And the past.

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Loki (2021)
Loki Season 2 Episode 1's Must-See Post-Credits Scene Is Way Deeper Than You Realize

Loki season 2's first post-credits scene is big on nostalgia, but the real meaning is probably deeper than you realize at first.

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Loki (2021)
Loki's MCU Return Sets Up The Darkest Story Thor 5 Could Tell

A seemingly small detail in Loki season 2's first episode further ties into an essential Marvel Comics story Thor 5 could adapt in the MCU.

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Loki (2021)
Huge Marvel Retcon Fixes Old Captain America’s Endgame Plot Hole For Good

4 years after Endgame, a seismic confirmation about the MCU's Sacred Timeline finally closes the biggest Captain America plot hole.

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Loki (2021)
Loki Season 2: Story, Release Date & Everything We Know

As confirmed by the end of Loki's finale, Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief will return for a second season on Disney+. Here's what we know so far.

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Netflix
15 Best TV Shows On Netflix Right Now (October 2023)

From classics like Gilmore Girls and Seinfeld to twisty sci-fi like Dark and Stranger Things, the best shows on Netflix have something for everyone.

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15 Best Movies On Netflix Right Now

From The Dark Knight to Dune and They Cloned Tyrone, here are our picks for the best movies on Netflix for everyone to enjoy this month.

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All 11 Nightmare Before Christmas Songs Ranked From Worst To Best

The Nightmare Before Christmas became a cult classic as much thanks to the haunting but entertaining musical numbers as it did for the holiday story.

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Spider-Man 4: Cast, Story, & Everything We Know

After Spider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel and Sony have an even bigger task to make Spider-Man 4, but will Tom Holland return and would it be in the MCU?

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10 Best Superhero Movies Of All Time

From multiple Batmans to Spider-Man, multiverses and time travel, here's our rundown of the best superhero movies ever.

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Stranger Things (2016)
Stranger Things Season 5: Release Date Prediction, Cast, Story Conclusion & Everything We Know

Stranger Things season 5 will bring the epic Netflix sci-fi horror saga to a conclusion, and here's everything we know about Eleven's return.

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Tenet Ending Explained: Word Meaning, Time Travel & All Questions Answered

The word Tenet and its meaning have plagued viewers of Christopher Nolan's epic since it premiered in 2020, and the movie offers quite a few answers.

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How To Watch The Avengers Movies In Order (Chronologically & By Release Date)

Incredibly, over the course of a decade, the Avengers movies have made more than $7bn. Here's how to watch all 4 MCU releases in order.

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