Jason Connolly
Location
New York, United States
School
Syracuse University
Expertise
A Song Of Ice And Fire, Adult Swim, Harry Potter
- Jason was inducted into the International English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta) while attending Syracuse University, as well as the professional cinema society Delta Kappa Alpha.
- An avid fan of all things film and television, Jason goes out of his way to attend one film festival every year — local or otherwise.
- Jason wrote for the Daily Orange newspaper throughout college, specifically as the lead columnist for the "Screen Time" column, which dealt with film and television news.
Experience
Fresh out of college and hitting the ground running, Jason got some hands-on experience in television: working as a production assistant for the first season of HBO's "The Gilded Age." Following that, he began writing for Looper in October 2021, and has since written hundreds of articles about the entertainment industry at large. He's also worked with the Syracuse-based production company American High, writing script coverage as a member of their readers team during his sophomore and senior years of college. Jason lives and breathes film and television, and has extensive experience writing both professionally and academically.
Education
Jason earned a B.A. from Syracuse University, majoring in English and Textual Studies as well as Television, Radio and Film. When he wasn't writing analytic papers about the entertainment industry or writing and directing his own short films for class, he was covering entertainment news for the school newspaper or delivering script coverage for American High.
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Stories By Jason Connolly
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Although Ciri seemed to give up her powers in Season 3 of "The Witcher," there is a way she can gain them back at some point in the show's 4th season.
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In Episode 3 of "Ahsoka," the former Jedi seems to demonstrate a surprising ability. Does this mean she can tap into both the Dark and Light sides of the Force?
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"Avengers: Age of Ultron" was not only a pivotal film for the MCU's Infinity Saga, but it also caused German theaters to take a powerful stand against Disney.
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"Ahsoka" Episode 3 features a collection of various lightsabers aboard Ahsoka's ship. Who could those weapons have belonged to?
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An "Ahsoka" theory suggests that Sabine may have already unknowingly used the Force in Episode 3, despite concerns about her Force sensitivity.
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A new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" fan theory proposes a major twist to the Freddy Kreuger origin story Wes Craven spun in the original film.
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What if "Game of Thrones" was really just a medieval simulation? A certain outrageous "Westworld" fan theory seems to point at this very idea!
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"American Pickers" Season 24 featured a prominent man nicknamed "Victor Vespa." Victor is extremely well-known for his love and knowledge of vespas.
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Fans of "Gold Rush: Parker's Trail" might be surprised to find out where Parker is mining this year, as the location hearkens back to the reality star's roots.
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On social media, "Deadliest Catch" star Sophia 'Bob' Nielsen has recently shared an update regarding the F/V Victory and its repairs.
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"Family Guy" fans might remember that Season 3 provided a surprising revelation about Meg's father. Here's what we know about Stan Thompson.
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Elijah Stone was one of the most memorable villains on "The Rookie." Here's a look at what happened to the popular character and the actor who played him.
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Jim Hopper actor David Harbour knows how Netflix's "Stranger Things" will end: on a powerful note, with the final season rewarding longtime fans.
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"Breaking Bad" fans know the iconic opening scene of the series. However, what fans might not know is that a big change was almost made to the sequence.
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"Seinfeld" fans might remember Anna, George's one-time girlfriend who liked his "bad boy" personality. Here's a look at the actor who brought Anna to life.
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In Season 5 of "Supernatural," Sam and Dean Winchester formed a highly unlikely alliance with the demon Crowley. Here's why the brothers reluctantly did so.
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An Easter egg in Netflix's "One Piece" teases the formation of Luffy's legendary Straw Hat Grand Fleet as seen in the anime and manga's Dressrosa Arc.
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In "Star Trek: The Next Generation," one of the best villains to ever appear on the series likely looks familiar to those who are fans of Hallmark films.
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Across 21 seasons of "Hell's Kitchen," several contestants have scored big on the show. Still, one contestant's success is almost unrivaled by her peers.
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In Season 13 of "Shark Tank," the makers of the Handy Pan asked for one of the lowest investments in the show's history. Here's what they've been up to since.
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The third season of "The Witcher" appears to have gone back and fixed a plot hole from Season 1 involving the duel between Cahir and Vilgefortz.
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Ariel Winter's mistake regarding the identity of a fellow "Stars on Mars" celebrity contestant would have embarrassed her "Modern Family" character.
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Damon Gupton didn't portray Stephen Walker in "Criminal Minds" for long, but the character left a lasting impact on the show.
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"Avatar" was a colossal force when it hit theaters in 2009. Fans may have forgotten Michelle Rodriguez played an important role in the classic sci-fi film.
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Tom Holland's new costume seen at the end of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" draws inspiration from the previous two live-action Peter Parkers.
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The "Critical Role" crew list a handful of celebrities they'd love to collaborate with in the future, including "Weird Al" Yankovic and Jordan Peele.
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Fans of "Shark Tank" likely remember Windcatcher and the bidding war the sharks entered into for a piece of the company. Here's what happened after the show.