Mike Bedard
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Star Wars", Adult Swim
- Mike Bedard wrote the first season of the web series "Fujiyama Ichiban," a Power Rangers-esque kids' show about the power of friendship.
- He joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features, news articles, and interview pieces to SlashGear and Looper.
- Mike provides further analysis of film and television on TikTok under the handle @cinema_singularity.
Experience
Mike has worked as a professional writer since 2013, getting his start as a writer for the UCLA newspaper The Daily Bruin for its pop culture beat. He's written extensively for many different sites online, including Cracked, Ranker, and StudioBinder. But Mike doesn't just talk about movies; he also makes his own, having written several short films that have been produced by Dollars & Donuts Productions. He currently writes for the sketch comedy team Dinger, which performs every month at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles.
Education
Mike has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in political science from UCLA.
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Stories By Mike Bedard
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It can be hard for a show to survive losing one of its original actors, and some cast members of "NCIS" were worried they would be cancelled without their star.
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Stephanie Smith appeared in Season 11 of "My 600-lb Life" and didn't exactly endear herself to the show's fans. Here's how she's been doing since then.
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Dr. Claw's face remained hidden during the entire "Inspector Gadget" series, only to be revealed to disappointed fans via a toy years after the show ended.
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"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is one of the funniest shows of the 1990s, but an intriguing fan theory puts a dark spin on the iconic sitcom.
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Relatives Robin McKinley and Garrett Rogers went through their "My 600-lb Life" journey together. Here's what happened after their episode.
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"Muppet Babies" never shows the face of Nanny, the caretaker who watches over the young Muppets. But one person close to the series says she looks like this.
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Some episodes of reality series "My 600-lb Life" can be very depressing to watch, and fans are in agreement that one particular moment is the most upsetting.
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Promotional art for Marvel Studio's "Captain America: Brave New World" reveals a new addition to Sam Wilson's patriotic superhero costume.
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Even if acclaimed "Bridgerton" spinoff "Queen Charlotte" doesn't get a Season 2, there could be other ways for Netflix's hit franchise to continue.
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"The Asunta Case," a true crime limited series based on a disturbing missing person case, is making waves on Netflix. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Fans who call Jubilee's phone number from a recent Marvel tweet will get to hear a brief message from the superhero. What could this message possibly mean?
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"Fire Country" creator, director, and star Max Thieriot spoke about the decision on Bode and Genevieve's relationship. What might it mean for the show now?
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Though it doesn't actually feature Jack Black, a short clip of the actor's CGI-generated face has people talking about how unnervingly realistic it is.
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Anakin Skywalker gets an interesting new Jedi look in a Star Wars comic that ties into the 25th anniversary of "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace."
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A controversial erotic thriller struggled mightily at the box office during its theatrical run, but the title is finding a second life thanks to Netflix.
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"Dune" star Rebecca Ferguson has expressed her rather odd idea for the franchise's third film, but odds are it will never happen for several reasons.
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The Star Wars franchise is full of fantastical concepts, but fans are having a hard time wrapping their heads around how Starkiller Base works.
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The famous "Predator" end-credits sequence, which features the cast smiling and laughing at the camera, has gone viral for a humorous reason.
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AI imagines what Marvel and DC heroes and villains would look like as gangsters, seemingly taking inspiration from director Guy Ritchie's distinct style.
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At 97 years old, Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke has set a record for his guest appearance as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux on "Days of Our Lives."
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The trailer for "Deadpool & Wolverine" might have teased the latest death of Professor Xavier himself, this time at the hands of Cassandra Nova.
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Speaking at Paley Fest L.A., "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane opened up about why he hasn't made a movie version of the long-running animated sitcom.
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One of Devon Sawa's most famous roles is his turn as the obsessed fan in Eminem's "Stan" music video, but a different actor could have landed the part.
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The new White Claw commercial once again evokes fun party vibes, and it's thanks to its use of Paul Russell's breakout hit, "Lil Boo Thang."
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"Civil War" is controversial enough because of its plot, but the film is drawing criticism for yet another reason -- its use of AI-generated posters.
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"NCIS" is no stranger to featuring romances, and Season 21 of the long-running procedural may have teased a new relationship for Alden Parker.
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The new "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer is full of fun Easter eggs for Marvel fans to spot, including an interesting connection to the Punisher.