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Amanda Mullen

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About Amanda Mullen

Amanda Mullen is a writer and editor based in Long Island, New York. She received a Bachelor in Arts in English Literature from Adelphi University, and she's passionate about all things involving the written word. She spends an inordinate amount of time consuming media, whether it's in the form of television, books, movies, or video games. When she's not in front of a screen, Amanda can usually be found hiking her favorite trails, making another pot of coffee, or dealing with her cat's antics.

Industry Focus

Amanda is a Features Editor at Screen Rant, focusing on TV and movies. She's worked in entertainment journalism since 2017, and her writing can be found on websites like Comic Book Resources, FanSided, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Paste Magazine, and Tell-Tale TV. Amanda covers TV and movies of all kinds, but she's especially passionate about book adaptations, fantasy and sci-fi releases, and animation. Her favorite parts of her job involve interviewing creatives and helping writers transform their work. Prior to moving to entertainment journalism full-time, Amanda was an editor for the B2B publications Sound & Communications and The Music & Sound Retailer.

Favorite Media

Amanda's favorite media takes her out of the real world and into more fantastical settings. She's a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, and Star Wars. Some of her favorite TV shows include Game of Thrones, The Boys, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and The 100. Amanda will never say no to anything involving anime or Baby Yoda.

Latest Articles

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians (2023)
Annabeth’s Backstory In Percy Jackson Explained: Who Her Father Is & How Luke Found Her

Percy Jackson & the Olympians introduces Annabeth Chase as one of the most impressive demigods at Camp Half-Blood, but what’s her backstory?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians book cover and Walker Scobell wearing a helmet as Percy Jackson in the Disney+ show 1
Percy Jackson & The Olympians (2023)
Percy Jackson's Premiere Finally Changes The Books' Most Problematic Storyline After 18 Years

Percy Jackson & the Olympians is a mostly faithful adaptation of Rick Riordan’s books, but its premiere improves upon a problematic storyline.

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My Hero Academia
10 My Hero Academia Scenes We Can't Wait To See In Netflix's Live-Action Adaptation

My Hero Academia contains many heartfelt moments and thrilling action sequences for viewers to look forward to in Netflix’s live-action adaptation.

Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow and Peter Dinklage as Casca Highbottom from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 1
There Are 2 Districts The Hunger Games Movies Have Never Shown You

The Hunger Games movies mainly focus on the Capitol and District 12, but they takes detours to other parts of Panem — except for two districts.

Jinx from Arcane, Sonequa Martin-Green as Michael Burnham from Star Trek: Discovery, and Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game 1
10 New Seasons Of TV Shows We're Shocked Haven't Released Yet

The emergence of streaming has changed the television landscape forever, and new seasons of TV are taking longer and longer to come out.

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My Hero Academia
Live-Action My Hero Academia’s Update Confirms A New Era Of Anime Adaptations

Netflix’s positive update about a live-action My Hero Academia project confirms the streamer is welcoming in a new era of anime adaptations.

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The Rings of Power (2022)
An Almost-Cut Rings Of Power Scene Completely Changed The Course Of The Show

One crucial scene from The Rings of Power was almost cut for budgetary reasons, and the Amazon show would have been very different without it.

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Netflix
10 Netflix Original Shows That Got More Than 3 Seasons

Netflix has built a reputation for canceling shows early, but some of its original series have gotten lucky and made it past three seasons.

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Wonka Parents Guide: Is The Movie Suitable For Children?

Wonka is one of the most-anticipated movies of 2023, but is Timothée Chalamet’s take on Roald Dahl’s iconic character suitable for the entire family?

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Tim Burton Secretly Connects Nightmare Before Christmas To 86-Year-Old Disney Classic With 1 Hidden Cameo

The Nightmare Before Christmas sets itself apart from Disney’s other animated movies, but it contains a hidden cameo from a classic character.

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8 Challenges The Live-Action Naruto Movie Faces Adapting The Anime

A live-action Naruto appears to be happening, but it will face some significant challenges to adapting the manga and anime for the big screen.

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Legend Of Zelda Director's Live-Action Movie Update Should Have You Breathing A Sigh Of Relief

The upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie comes with the risk of adapting the games poorly, but an update from director Wes Ball is promising.

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House of the Dragon (2022)
Daemon’s HOTD Season 2 Revenge Will Reverse His Character Change From Season 1’s Biggest Twist (You’ll Probably Hate Him)

Daemon Targaryen has redeeming qualities in House of the Dragon season 1, but season 2 will give viewers a good reason to stop rooting for him.

Shikamaru, Sai, Sakura, Naruto, Kakashi, Yamato, and Hinata in Naruto Shippuden Opening 1
The Live-Action Naruto Movie Already Has 1 Advantage Over The Manga & The Anime

It’ll be difficult for the live-action Naruto movie to live up to the source material, but the film has one advantage the manga and anime didn’t.

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray standing in the destroyed arena in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 1
Who Really Bombed The Arena In Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes? Inside Job Theory Explained

The Capitol blames the Hunger Games arena bombing on the Districts in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, but was it actually an inside job?

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A Mistborn Movie Can Tell The Magic Heist Story 1 Canceled Netflix Show Never Got To

Magic heists aren’t that common in Hollywood, but a Mistborn movie can bring this narrative to life even if a canceled Netflix series never will.

 Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, and Mackenyu as Luffy, Nami, and Zoro standing together in One Piece live action 1
One Piece (Live-Action) (2023)
10 Live-Action One Piece Scenes We Can't Wait To See In Season 2

Netflix’s live-action One Piece sets the stage for Luffy’s journey in season 1, but season 2 will feature even more exciting anime scenes.

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Why Legend Of Zelda's Live-Action Movie Needs To Break The Games' Timeline

The live-action The Legend of Zelda has plenty of games it can adapt, but the movie should break the timeline if it really wants to succeed.

Pedro Pascal as Joel from HBO's The Last of Us and Ellie from The Last of Us: Part II holding up a gun 1
The Last Of Us (2023)
The Last Of Us Season 2 Adapting The "Lost Levels" Shows How HBO's Season 3 Could Work

The revelation that The Last of Us season 2 may include the Lost Levels from the games hints at how the HBO series can continue into season 3.

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This Sci-Fi Book Series Still Deserves A Movie Reboot, 12 Years After $150 Million Disappointment

Sci-fi book adaptations can be hit or miss, but one series deserves a reboot even after its $150 million box office disappointment back in 2011.

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