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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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Amazon has provided an update on the long-gestating Warhammer 40,000 adaptation starring Henry Cavill.

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Arcane Creator Addresses Jayce and Viktor's Relationship

Arcane's co-creator Christian Linke has confirmed whether Jayce and Viktor's relationship was ever intended to be romantic.

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One of the major relationships in Arcane was between champions Vi and Caitlyn and some popular video games helped inspire their dynamic.

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Severance creatives Ben Stiller and Dan Erickson have addressed why the TV show had such a long break between seasons.

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Rumor: Disney Is Already Making A Sequel To One of Its Biggest Movies of The Year

Following a massive Thanksgiving weekend at the box office, Disney is reportedly moving forward with a sequel for one of its biggest animated hits.

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The 2025 release window for the next Game of Thrones spin-off series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been confirmed.

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Arcane ended the story of many League of Legends champions, but there are a few who deserve a comeback in future series.

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Video game IP is a hot commodity in Hollywood and Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO are leading a new wave of adaptations.

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