Katie Ranno
School
Herkimer College
SUNY Oswego
St. John's University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stranger Things, Night Court
- Katie helped to launch an entertainment news segment while producing morning news in Albany, NY.
- She has been attending pop culture conventions since 2016, and enjoys attending panels about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 1980s pop culture.
- For seven years, Katie was a volunteer judge for the Broadcast Education Association's Festival of Media Arts, judging news features produced by college students.
Experience
Katie has been working in the media industry since 2012, gaining experience in radio, TV news, web, and print. She started her career while earning her associate's degree, working as a radio board operator and freelance writer. She spent nearly five years producing morning news, where she started to focus on her passion for entertainment journalism by writing entertainment news and producing celebrity interviews. Katie joined Static Media as a freelancer in 2022 and is so excited to continue sharing her passion for pop culture with other fans.
Education
Katie has an associate's degree in Digital Filmmaking from Herkimer College, a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting and Mass Communication from SUNY Oswego, and a master's degree in Library and Information Science from St. John's University.
Looper's content is a collaboration between a core group of experienced entertainment editors and a vast team of writers, graphic designers, interviewers, and experts in all things entertainment and pop culture. Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute breaking news coverage as well as original and engaging opinion and editorial content that serves fans of movies, television, and genre media in general.
Our team of editors and advisors constantly updates and reviews articles to ensure they're current, comprehensive, and informative. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Katie Ranno
-
Loki is a powerful Asgardian god. In both the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the Marvel comics, the God of Mischief is incredibly powerful.
-
Olivia Colman's "Secret Invasion" character, Sonya Falsworth, just might be related to this British hero who appeared in "Captain America: The First Avenger."
-
While the Olsen twins' career may be highlighted by the performances the sisters did together, their last movies didn't even feature the duo with one another.
-
When "Star Trek: Picard" comes to a close, there's a series-ending nod to "The Next Generation" that 'felt right' to the Season 3 showrunner. Here's why.
-
How true is it in real life when in Season 2 of "Good Omens," Crowley comments that novelist Jane Austen was, among other things, a master spy?
-
"Supernatural" Season 9 had a prevalent deleted scene featuring Cas and Crowley. Had the scene been kept, it could have added additional layers to Crowley.
-
Season 2, Episode 2 of "Good Omens" features an interesting family connection, with "House of the Dragon" star Ty Tennant guesting on his father David's show.
-
The Marvel Cinematic Universe loves to tie their various projects together, and fans have spotted a link between "Secret Invasion" and "Black Widow."
-
The comedy-drama show "Julie and the Phantoms" hit Netflix in 2020 but was canceled after only one season. Here's why and what Season 2 might have looked like.
-
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season 2 is honoring Nichelle Nichols' legacy as one of the first Black women to be cast in a leading role on a network series.
-
"Suits" boasted an amazing and talented cast, and one of its most fascinating and well-received characters was the sharp witted Donna Paulsen.
-
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season 2, Episode 1 perpetuates the myth that Vulcans can't lie. It's a myth that Spock will take advantage of in the future.
-
Who's behind the mask in "Secret Invasion" Episode 4? Discover the identity of the Skrull posing as key Marvel Cinematic Universe character.
-
Nick Moore from "Family Ties" may look familiar, but even more astounding is that the actor agreed to reprise the role repeatedly for three failed spin-offs.
-
The Johnny B. Goode scene in "Back to the Future" is an absolute classic. Longtime fans may wonder, however, was it actually Michael J. Fox singing?
-
"New Girl" Season 5 gave us Cece and Schmidt's memorable wedding. Learn about the powerful song that echoed during their vows, symbolizing their love and unity.
-
"Sweet Magnolias" Season 3 brings a fresh look to Maddie Townsend's daughter Katie. Discover the reason behind the recasting and who's playing her now.
-
Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion television series continues to raise the stakes for its crew. But a recent needledrop gives Nick Fury the best advice yet.
-
"Good Omens" is returning to Amazon Prime for another season and will be expanding the series' universe in the upcoming set of episodes.
-
From the 90's through the early 2000's, Jonathan Taylor Thomas voiced more of your childhood than you probably think possible. Here's where you've heard him.
-
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" latest episode had a fun musical Easter egg that has a surprising connection to other installments in the franchise.
-
Gravik is one of the primary antagonists in "Secret Invasion." He has a notable second-in-command, portrayed by an established British actor.
-
"Secret Invasion" showcases the struggles of the Skrulls as they adjust to life on Earth. Fans may want to learn more about the Skrulls' homeplanet, Skrullos.
-
One of Kelli Giddish's last "Law & Order: SVU" scenes as Amanda Rollins was so touching that she was moved to tears while shooting.
-
Indiana Jones is one of cinema's most famous characters. And his inspiration and origins are debated even decades after "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
-
John Romita Sr., the influential Marvel Comics artist who helped create several of the company's well-known characters, has died at the age of 93.
-
Here's why Megan Thee Stallion's cameo on She-Hulk was so carefully hidden from the show's lead star, Tatiana Maslany.