Rick Stevenson
School
College Of William & Mary
Hertford College
Expertise
Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix Originals
- Rick received a certification in digital publishing from the Columbia Publishing Course in 2019.
- Once, an article he wrote broke a million views.
- As an NYC local, Rick regularly attends advance screenings for major film releases.
Experience
Rick began writing about film and TV as a contributor to The Odyssey and various blogs in 2016. He later became a senior writer for Screen Rant, where he wrote news and features content covering new releases, classic franchises, industry trends, streaming, and more. Rick became a writer for Looper in 2021 and an editor in 2022. He has also written and edited for sites like Fadeaway World, SVG, Tasting Table, and Nicki Swift.
Education
Rick studied writing and storytelling at the College of William & Mary, receiving his BA in 2019. He is also an associate of Oxford University's Hertford College and a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course.
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Stories By Rick Stevenson
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After months of striking, the Writers Guild of America has reached an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
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Grand Admiral Thrawn has finally returned, and he's not alone. Here's why his stormtroopers look so much different than fans are used to.
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The "Star Wars: Visions" short "The Duel" shows an alternate version of George Lucas' universe where the Jedi are fully corrupted and the Sith aren't so bad.
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"Ahsoka" Episode 6, "Far, Far Away" is full of fan-favorite characters, twists, and big revelations about the "Star Wars" universe. Let's dig a little deeper.
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Actor-director Kenneth Branagh's third stint as detective Hercule Poirot in "A Haunting in Venice" takes some chances that lead to an ambiguous ending.
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"Ahsoka" Episode 5, "Shadow Warrior" is packed with references and flashbacks. It also brings two fan-favorite characters to live action for the first time.
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"Ahsoka" Episode 5, "Shadow Warrior" features several major flashbacks. Some are explicitly explained, but one only gives clues to where it takes place.
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Star Wars has shown us many different styles of lightsabers over the years, but does the size of the weapon actually matter in combat?
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Ahsoka sets off on a significant voyage at the end of "Part Five: Shadow Warrior." Here's everything we know about where she's going and what she might find.
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The cyberpunk genre has had a recent renaissance, and it may finally be time for the novel that started it all to get the adaptation it deserves.
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She's become one of the most popular "Star Wars" characters, but what do you really know about Ahsoka Tano? Here's a rundown of her tragic life story.
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The spinning double-bladed lightsabers of the Imperial Inquisitors are unique, but they rarely hold up to someone with real Jedi skill.
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The ancient lightsaber droid Huyang mostly contributes wisdom and advice in "Ahsoka," but in Episode 4, he proves that he can also scrap with the best of them.
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Sabine Wren is usually cool, calm, and collected, but she makes a frustrating choice in "Ahsoka" Episode 4 that feels shockingly out of character.
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"Ahsoka" is halfway done, and the end of Episode 4, "Fallen Jedi," has sparked a massive reaction from fans. Here's everything you need to know.
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The former Imperial inquisitor Marrok has uttered his first words in "Ahsoka," but he remains a mystery. Does his voice offer any new clues to his identity?
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Darth Vader will always be the most iconic villain in all of "Star Wars" lore. But there are many others in and out of canon who are arguably more frightening.
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The villainous Morgan Elsbeth returns in "Ahsoka," and she's more than she seems. However, her true identity is more than a little confusing.
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Huyang plays a critical role in both "Ahsoka" and the larger history of the Jedi, but if you haven't seen "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," you may not know it.
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Rey's upcoming New Jedi Order movie could be a big risk for Star Wars, but there's a guaranteed way for it to make a huge splash: the Yuuzhan Vong.
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The Jedi code for relationships is messy at best, but the creator of "Star Wars" has made some interesting claims about what is and isn't allowed.
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Ahsoka Tano has always been a powerful Force user in "Star Wars," but in her live-action show, she displays a new and incredibly rare ability.
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"Ahsoka" brings a lot of beloved "Star Wars" characters to live action, but it also lays the groundwork for a fan-favorite Legends droid to become canon.
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"Ahsoka" introduces two interesting new villains in Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll, and they're already being compared to some famous "Star Wars" bad guys.
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Reviews for the first couple of "Ahsoka" episodes are out, and critics are praising the latest "Star Wars" TV show, though it still has some problems.
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After a number of missteps, Disney can't afford another "Star Wars" blunder. Dave Filoni's live-action "Ahsoka" series needs to be a win.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi and Asajj Ventress start off as enemies in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," but the sparks seem to always fly when they're together.