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Emma McKenna

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July, 2024
BA Hons in English & American Literature
Movies, TV, adaptation
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About Emma McKenna

Emma McKenna is a freelance writer and novelist from the United Kingdom.
Being a big movie, TV and theatre nerd her whole life, she studied theatre and literature, and has had the opportunity to work in television on sets. 
Her debut novel is set to be published and available for release in October 2024

Favorite Media

She has been a fan of movies for as long as she can . When she was about 4 years old herUncle played her the beatles movie 'Hard Day's Night' on VHS, and she was hooked.
She has always loved the escapism of visual storytelling and the opportunity to see the world through the director's vision.

Industry Focus

Emma loves a broad range of movie genres, but is also a big fan of the behind the scenes stuff too.
Having trained in screen and stage acting as well as Motion & Performance Capture, having this insight gives Emma an additional edge when looking at certain articles to write.

Latest

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Smeagol Holding the Ring and Gollum From Lord of the Rings
How Did Smeagol Become Gollum in Lord of the Rings?

Everybody knows Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, but do you know how Smeagol became the iconic character?

9:41
Michael C Hall as Dexter Morgan from Dexter Resurrection in Front of Harry Morgan
Dexter: Resurrection: Shocking Facts You Didn’t Know About America’s Favorite Serial Killer

Dexter has been on our TV screens since 2006, but there are some facts you might not know about the fictional serial killer.

8:46
Jenna Ortega in Wednesday with Bleeding Eyes-2
Shocking Facts You Didn’t Know About Wednesday Addams

Wednesday Addams is an international treasure of dark secrets and morbid hobbies. But there are even more facts behind that maniacal mind.

2:53
John Krasinski in A Quiet Place in Front of a Bloody Haunted House
Is A Quiet Place 3 Still Happening?

Maybe keeping quiet is the right thing to do for the Abbott family, but being quiet about news of A Quiet Place Part III has left us wondering if it will ever materialise!

2:59
Collage of Ben Affleck in The ant
Is Ben Affleck’s The ant Based on a True Story?

With the release of The ant 2, we're looking at the truth behind the story. Is there one? And is Christian Wolff out there somewhere?

2:57
Roseanne Barr in Front of the Conners Logo and a Canceled Sign
Did The Conners Get Canceled? Why The Roseanne Spinoff is Ending

After almost 40 years, the Conner family has closed the door for the last time. But what caused the Roseanne spinoff to say goodbye?

2:38
Maggie and Negan from The Walking Dead Dead City in Front of a Walker
Where The Walking Dead: Dead City Is Set & Where Season 2 Was Filmed

Although The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 is heading back to New York, the film crew chose a different route.

8:58
Characters from the Jurassic Park and World Films
Jurassic Park Deleted Scenes That Would Have Changed Everything

What if a whole plethora of Jurassic Park deleted scenes are just waiting in amber to be resurrected?

8:52
Milly Alcock in House of the Dragon Next to Supergirl from DC Comics
Supergirl: Lobo Team-Up, Superman Cameo & Other Plot Predictions For the DCU Movie

With so much scope available for our Kryptonian storylines, we're wondering what's in store for Supergirl in her 2026 release Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

2:48
Characters from NCIS Sydney
NCIS: Sydney Season 2 Ending Explained

With NCIS: Sydney Season 2 officially coming to a close, Screen Rant breaks down that finale and what it could mean for season 3.

8:06
Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King Next to a Green Background
Tulsa King: Hidden Details You Missed in Sylvester Stallone's Show

Tulsa King is not just another gangster show. Thought, care, and small nods go into it. Here are some details you may have missed in the series so far.

8:29
Bob From Thunderbolts Next to Sentry from Marvel Comics
Thunderbolts*: Is Sentry Really Stronger Than All of the Avengers Combined?

Sentry is entering the MCU arena. With Marvel pitching him against the Thunderbolts, do they stand a chance?

2:59
Collage of Ben Affleck in The ant
The ant 2 Cast & Character Guide

With The ant 2 finally here, Screen Rant breaks down the cast and characters in the sequel.

8:21
Ellie and Joel in the Last of Us Season 1 in Front of Sarah and Mortal Kombat Arcade Game
The Last of Us: Hidden Details You Didn’t Catch in The Max Series

With The Last of Us season 2 underway on Max, it's time to check if you caught all the sneaky details hidden away in season 1.

2:57
Jenna Ortega in Wednesday With Black Tears Running Down Her Face with Thing on her Shoulder
Wednesday- Biggest Things We Learned From Season 2's First Trailer

Wednesday season 2's first trailer has dropped, and with it, some major info about what to expect from the show.

3:01
Joel Being Held Down in The Last of Us Part 2 Game Next to Pedro Pascal in the Max Series
How Joel's Death In The Last of Us Season 2 Compares to the Video Game

Every fan of The Last of Us has now experienced the worst part of the game's lore. But how has the HBO adaptation tackled the death of Joel Miller?

8:25
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen From Twilight in Front of the Midnight Sun Book Logo
Twilight: What Needs to Happen in the Netflix Series

With Stephenie Meyer's latest book, Midnight Sun, being adapted, we're examining the key elements Netflix needs to get right.

3:06
Daredevil and Spider-Man in the MCU In Front of a VS Sign
Could the MCU's Daredevil Beat Spider-Man in a Fight?

If the vigilante of Hell's Kitchen squared up to the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, who would walk away as the winner?

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3:04
Debra Vance from Hacks Next to Joan Rivers
Is Max's Hacks Based on Joan Rivers?

Is the lead of Max's hit show Hacks based on Joan Rivers, or are the similarities just a coincidence?

8:02
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in Front of a Spiral and Ron, Hermione, Snape, Dumbledore, and Sirius Black
Deleted Scenes From Harry Potter That Would Have Changed Everything

Not everything from a book can be successfully adapted to the screen, but with the Harry Potter franchise, there were some elements that would have ch