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
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Harry Potter Books Set Up Snape's Death In 1 Genius Way (& The Movies Changed It For No Good Reason)
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10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching I Am Legend, 16 Years Later
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Donkey Kong's Family Tree In The Super Mario Bros. Movie Explained
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Cobra Kai Season 4 Secretly Prepared Daniel For His Karate Kid Team-Up With Jackie Chan
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The Circle Season 1 Cast: Where Are They Now?
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Why Gandalf Was So Interested In Hobbits In The Lord Of The Rings (Did He Know They'd Be Important?)
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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.
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The Super Mario Bros Movie's Final Line Is Even More Heartwarming Than You Think
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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.