Author Details
Angel Shaw is a Core Features Senior Writer on Screen Rant's Movies/TV and Harry Potter teams. She holds a bachelor's degree in language interpreting and is passionate about all things culture and communication—especially in how it relates to popular media throughout history (from Shakespeare to Friends to Game of Thrones).
Industry Focus
Angel specializes in Harry Potter and the Wizarding World franchise, having read the books and watched the movies too many times to count. She especially enjoys writing book-to-screen analyses, which has expanded to other franchises such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hunger Games.
Favorite Media
While Angel could analyze the plot and characters of the Harry Potter books all day, she is passionate about any of the comforting binge-worthy classics. Friends, How I Met Your Mother, Pirates of the Caribbean, and all Disney has to offer are never far from her heart.
Latest Articles
Prime Video's Biggest Show Is Missing From Its 2024 Trailer
Prime Video is celebrating the new year with a trailer of significant 2024 movie and TV releases, but its biggest series is frustratingly absent.
Does Bradley Cooper Really Play Piano In Maestro?
Cooper's portrayal of famed composer Leonard Bernstein in Maestro required him to tickle the ivories, but was it really him playing piano in the film?
The Circle Season 1 Cast: Where Are They Now?
The stars of The Circle season 1 have come a long way since the show aired in January 2020. What are they up to today?
Why Gandalf Was So Interested In Hobbits In The Lord Of The Rings (Did He Know They'd Be Important?)
Gandalf seemed to know that Hobbits would be important in saving Middle-earth, but was this the only reason he befriended them in Lord of the Rings?
Netflix's Uncle Fester Spinoff Plan Completely Ignores What Made Wednesday So Successful
Netflix is in talks over an Uncle Fester spinoff, but as interesting as this could be for some fans, it doesn't cater to Wednesday's primary audience.
15 Harry Potter Movie Scenes The TV Reboot Will Really Struggle To Top
The Harry Potter movies improved on some book scenes, which means HBO's remake is at risk of undergoing, overdoing, or overtly copying these moments.
Cobra Kai & Karate Kid's 16 Teenage Fighters, Ranked By Skill Level
The teen fighters are at the center of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, and though they are each skilled, some stack up higher than the others.
Barbie's "I'm Just Ken" Holiday Version: Lyrics & Where To Listen
Gosling has dropped Ken the EP, which contains a new holiday version of the iconic "I'm Just Ken" from Barbie, as well as other epic remixes.
The Super Mario Bros Movie's Final Line Is Even More Heartwarming Than You Think
Papa Mario delivers the final line of the Super Mario Bros Movie, and this sweet moment is a subtle sendoff for an iconic Nintendo figure.
9 Confirmed Deleted Scenes Barbie Cut From The Movie
Barbie is full of hilarious, touching, and musical moments, but there were several scenes shot or conceived that never made it into the final cut.
Death Eaters Can Be So Much Cooler In The Harry Potter Remake (& Far Closer To Canon)
The Harry Potter movies made the Death Eaters dirty and stupid, but the remake has the opportunity to restore the sophisticated villains of the book.
Jenna Ortega's New Movie Is Going To Be Her Most Controversial Yet
Jenna Ortega's Miller's Girl has a naturally controversial premise, and whether this negatively affects her career will depend on how this is handled.
Wednesday Season 2 Isn't Just Netflix's Stranger Things Replacement (It's Even Bigger)
Wednesday season 2 has the potential to be far bigger than Stanger Things has ever been, with viewing data suggesting it's Netflix's new figurehead.
8 Lessons Wednesday Season 2 Can Learn From The Addams Family Movies & TV Shows
Wednesday is off to an excellent start, but if season 2 is to continue the success, it will need to learn from past Addams Family adaptations.
7 Cobra Kai Fights That Would Probably Have A Different Winner If They Happened Now
The characters of Cobra Kai have come a long way since some of their biggest fights of the series, so any rematches in season 6 could go differently.
Clemensia's Death In Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Was The Best Way To Fix A Movie Problem
Clemensia was killed off in the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie despite having survived in the book. This ultimately served a vital purpose.
The Legend Of Zelda Movie Has A Rare Opportunity For Link If It Follows A Meaningful Game Detail
Link's lack of dialogue in the Legend of Zelda video games makes pulling off a live-action film complicated, but there's a way to make it work.
10 Best Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget Quotes
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget has brought back the charm of its 2000s parent film, with several great quotes representing the plot and characters.
Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget Ending Explained
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget sees Ginger and Rocky return after their original happy ending, this time breaking into a farm rather than escaping.
Everything That Happened Between Chicken Run & Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget
Chicken Run finally has a sequel 23 years later, and a lot has happened since audiences last saw Ginger, Rocky, and the rest back in 2000.