Lauren Rouse-Contributor

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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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Sonic the Hedgehog has featured one character in all three movies, but it's time to finally let them go.

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Sonic the Hedgehog star Ben Schwartz has revealed which video game movies he'd like to see Sonic crossover with.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler has revealed why they selected certain characters to appear in the film's post-credits sequences.

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Arcane ends the series with a final line of dialogue that has many wondering what the true meaning behind the words is.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3's ending sets up the future of the franchise in an exciting way.

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New plot details about Jurassic World Rebirth reveal the film is not quite a reboot but is a fresh chapter for the franchise.

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The Batman - Part 2 director Matt Reeves has confirmed what stage of the process the script for the DC sequel is at.

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Sony's Spider-Man Universe might have succeeded if it followed the same strategy as DC's The Penguin.

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Inside Out 2 director Kelsey Mann reveals some of the emotions and lands that didn't make the cut in the sequel.

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Arcane released two incredible seasons throughout its run, but can one be considered better than the other?

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After a scene-stealing role in The Penguin, many are wondering whether Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone will be seen again in The Batman - Part 2.

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Idris Elba Is Interested In A Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Film

Idris Elba has expressed excitement at bringing his Cyberpunk 2077 character to life on the big screen.

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Hollywood has been trying to bring 2K's BioShock games to the screen for years, but it hasn't been an easy road.

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