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.
- For many years, he wrote for the topical sketch comedy troupe Top Story! Weekly, which performed every Sunday night in Los Angeles.
- Mike hosts a movie and TV TikTok page by the name of @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 joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features, news articles, and interview pieces.
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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"What If...?" Season 3 is going to feature a team-up between two Marvel characters who fans never knew they wanted to see join forces before now.
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Fans have had a lot of good things to say about Kahhori and her spotlight episode on "What If... ?" Here's what they said about the new Marvel hero.
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In an absurd yet hilarious moment at the Pop-Tarts Bowl college football game, a giant Pop-Tart mascot seemed to die before being eaten by football players.
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Pierce Brosnan may have played James Bond, but that doesn't make him impervious to the dangerous waters at Yellowstone Park — or the law.
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The dystopian comedy "Idiocracy" is notable for the fact that everyone seems to be wearing Crocs. Why did Mike Judge opt for this footwear when making the film?
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"Yellowstone" star Jennifer Landon's accent for her role as Teeter on the show has become iconic among fans. So, is it actually the way she sounds?
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Award-winning comic book writer Tom King has been providing James Gunn feedback on his DC Universe movie script for "Superman: Legacy" and more.
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"Blue Bloods" fans weren't happy to see Danny Reagan go on a date with Jessica Pimentel's character, Laura Acosta, in Season 13 of the procedural.
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"Warrior Nun" creator Simon Barry has revealed some details on how he would have written the show's third season had it not been canceled by Netflix.
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Airbnb's holiday commercial showcases all the fun that can be had staying in the countryside rather than the city — but what's the nostalgia song it features?
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With rumors flying around the Internet about who may or may not cameo in "Deadpool 3," John Cena's recent post sent heads spinning once again.
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Here's a closer look at the rumor suggesting that Mila Kunis will be portraying a female version of The Thing in the MCU's "Fantastic Four" film.
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One fan casts Denzel Washington as a Jonathan Majors replacement for the MCU's Kang the Conqueror alongside some stunning mock-up concept art.
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Before she was kicking butt on "Cobra Kai," Peyton List nearly landed a part in one of the most popular Spider-Man films of all time.
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Willem Dafoe didn't reprise his role in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Now fans have an idea of what happened to his character in between the films.
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"Blue Bloods" is heading into its final season, and some fans think they know how the long-lived CBS drama will wrap up the Reagan family's story.
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Zack Snyder is a huge fan of the video game Fortnite, which naturally raises the question of whether he'd want to bring the game to the big screen.
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If you didn't know that the animated classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" got a prequel 11 years after the original came out, there are reasons why.
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"Reacher" Season 2 is already Prime Video's most-watched series of 2023 after just three episodes, and now we know when the rest will hit the platform.
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While some behind-the-scenes chaos ensues surround "Yellowstone" and the on-set behavior of Kevin Costner, Wendy Moniz only praises Costner's compatibility.
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"Ahsoka" star Diana Lee Inosanto, who plays villain Morgan Elsbeth, opens up about what she wanted for the character's death on the Star Wars show.
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"Reacher" is back and better then ever. At least, that's what Lee Child, the creator himself, is saying after the critically acclaimed Season 2 debut.
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Bradley Cooper is getting some heat from fans on social media after the actor-turned-director opened up about why he doesn't allow chairs on his movie sets.
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"Reacher" continues to be a massive hit for Amazon Prime Video, as Season 2 has already surpassed Season 1's total viewership despite being early in its run.
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This holiday season, Verizon has a commercial featuring a group of Christmas carolers led by a woman in a red hat. Here's who stars in the ad.
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Amazon's Prime Video has scored a major win in "Reacher" Season 2 as the Alan Ritchson-led action series has critics cheering for peak "Dad TV."
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Rachel Zegler has addressed the online backlash to her Snow White casting in a new interview with Halle Bailey, explaining how she dealt with the harassment.