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June, 2020
Master's Degree in Screenwriting, Bachelor's Degree in Film and TV
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About Lauren Rouse

Lauren is an entertainment journalist and screenwriter. Her unhealthy pop culture obsession has led to bylines at Letterboxd, The Direct, Kotaku, Gizmodo and Lifehacker Australia.

On the side, Lauren can be found hosting the Controller Club podcast, talking endlessly about The Last of Us, and campaigning for Sly Cooper's return.

Favorite Games

The Last of Us, The Sly Cooper Collection, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Batman Arkham Trilogy, Fall Guys, Horizon Forbidden West, Dishonored.

Favorite TV Shows

The Last of Us, Mr Robot, Arcane, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, The 100, Smallville.

Industry Focus

Lauren is primarily focused on video game adaptations and is interested in covering the intersection of the gaming and Film/TV industries. 

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Christopher Nolan's Next Film Continues the Director's Genre Dominance

Christopher Nolan's filmography has proven the director to be an expert in many different genres, which will continue in his next film.

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Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us Season 2
HBO Reveals New The Last of Us Season 2 Posters and Confirms Release Date

The Last of Us fans finally have a release date for when the series will return on HBO, along with a look at three new character posters.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Shouldn’t Miss An Opportunity To Expand On These Characters

An underutilized character from The Last of Us Part 2 will be expanded on in the HBO series and there are a few possible candidates for who it may be.

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Two Surprising Video Games Inspired Miles Teller & Anya Taylor-Joy's New Movie

The director of the new Apple TV+ sci-fi horror thriller The Gorge shares how video games inspired the movie.

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HBO Executive Reveals How Many Seasons The Last of Us Will Have

HBO's executive vice president has revealed how many seasons The Last of Us is expected to run for.

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BioShock Movie Director Confirms The Project Is Still Alive

Netflix's BioShock movie was feared dead after its budget was slashed, but the film's director has provided a reassuring update.

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Mortal Kombat 2's Official Poster Is For A Different Movie Starring A Familiar Face

Mortal Kombat 2 marketing has begun with an official movie poster that fans of the game will appreciate.

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Inside Out Writer Hints At Direction For Future Sequels

One of the writers of Inside Out 2 has shared the direction they would like future sequels in Pixar's animated franchise to go.

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Changing Abby's Physique In The Last of Us Season 2 Is A Double-Edged Sword

Kaitlyn Dever will bring Abby to life in The Last of Us Season 2, but changes to her character's physical appearance from the game be a problem.

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Promises A Welcome Break From The Marvel House Style

The first trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps demonstrates the movie's unique retro-futuristic style.

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The Monkey Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed

Stephen King fans are eagerly awaiting The Monkey and the early Rotten Tomatoes scores are painting a positive picture.

Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in The Last of Us Part 2
The Last of Us Producer Addresses Season 2 Timeline Order

The Last of Us Season 2's producers have addressed how the series deals with adapting the game's difficult timeline.

Elliot Page and Beyond Two Souls artwork
Elliot Page's Sci-Fi Game Is Getting a TV Adaptation

Quantic Dreams' 2013 sci-fi title is becoming a TV series and the game's original star Elliot Page is helping to make it happen.

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Catherine O'Hara Reveals More About Her Character in The Last of Us Season 2

The Last of Us Season 2's newest cast member Catherine O'Hara has shared some more hints about her original character in the HBO series.

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Alien: Earth Receives Creepy New Trailer and Poster

New marketing materials for Noah Hawley's Alien series tease how Xenomorphs come to arrive on Earth.

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The Next Godzilla Movie Gains A Major The Last of Us Star

The Monsterverse has recruited an A-list young star to front the next titan battle in the Godzilla x Kong sequel.

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Fallout Season 2 May Be Recruiting An MCU Actor

A new rumor suggests that an MCU star could be making the jump to the wasteland in Fallout Season 2.

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This Director Is Exactly What the MCU Needs Right Now
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Marvel Studios may be considered an iconic filmmaker for upcoming projects and it could be a wise choice for the MCU.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Has A Release Date 

A release date has been set for the fourth Sonic the Hedgehog film which will introduce some more iconic characters from the video game franchise.

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Helly and Mark in Severance
Severance Creator Reveals Why [SPOILER] In Season 2 Premiere

One character made a surprising choice in Severance Season 2's premiere episode and creator Dan Erickson has revealed why.

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