Timothy McClelland-Contributor

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April, 2025
BA in Media Studies from Penn State University, published by the PA Center for the Book, and winner of multiple screenwriting awards
Marvel, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Horror
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About Timothy McClelland

Tim has won over 25 screenwriting awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Horror Feature Screenplay, with his work being hailed as "complex, layered, and bloodcurdling." He wrote the 2014 horror short film 15 and started with a brief biography of Augusten Burroughs before writing video game walkthroughs, web content, and interactive fiction for mobile platforms.

Industry Focus

Tim is a Core News Writer focusing on TV and Movie news. He puts his vast knowledge to work writing articles covering various franchises and shows, writing about the newest action movies like John Wick and Indiana Jones, horror films like the Saw and Halloween franchises, or the latest updates on The Boys and Super Mario Bros.

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Great DC Animated Superhero Movies You've Never Seen, And Where To Watch Them
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DC’s animated film slate is familiar to audiences, but it also features numerous great releases that are even obscure to fans of the characters.

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Fighting Game Adaptation Finds Streaming Success Ahead Of The Sequel's Release

A fighting game adaptation is reconnecting with fans ahead of the forthcoming sequel, with streaming numbers showing stellar viewership.

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Sequel Delays May Have Saw Fans Disappointed, But The Perfect Replacement Is Returning In A Shocking Way

After the success of Saw X, the next sequel has been delayed, but the perfect replacement is returning after a long hiatus in a shocking new way.

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Failed Adaptation Of Beloved Horror Video Game Finds New Life With Netflix Streaming Audiences

Video game adaptations often miss with moviegoing audiences, but thanks to Netflix, one horror misfire based on a beloved title is finding new life.

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Netflix's Live-Action Assassin's Creed Series Can Fix The Failed Film Adaptation's Biggest Mistake

Netflix is developing a live-action Assassin’s Creed series, and it has the opportunity to correct the biggest mistake in the failed film adaptations.

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Fans Of Judge Dredd May Be Worried About The New Adaptation's Director, But He's Actually Perfect

A new Judge Dredd adaptation is coming from a unique director who seems to have many fans worried, but he’s actually perfect for the movie.

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Mortal Kombat II May Be Setting Up Cole Young For An Ironic Fate As Johnny Cage Takes The Lead

Is Mortal Kombat II setting up original character Cole Young for an ironic fate that mirrors that of new lead Johnny Cage in past films?

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A Set Photo From Spider-Man: Brand New Day Potentially Confirms A Villain Sony Video Game Fans Know Well

A photo from the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set potentially confirms the inclusion of a villain that fans of Sony’s lauded game know well.

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Supernatural Is Back With Another New Series, But It May Not Be What Fans Are Expecting

Supernatural is returning with another new series, but it may not be what fans of the CW's long-running horror show may have been expecting.

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A 'Batman-Adjacent' Script The Resident Evil Reboot Director Hopes To Bring To Life May Have Been Revealed

Resident Evil reboot writer and director Zach Cregger hopes to bring a "Batman-adjacent" project to life, which may have been revealed.

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A Fan Theory May Have Identified James Gunn's Secret Character Connecting The DCU, And The Event They Point The Franchise Toward
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James Gunn teased a secret character connecting the DCU, and fans think they have identified them and the event they point the whole franchise toward.

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Fantastic Four: First Steps Shows How Marvel Has Pivoted Their MCU Strategy Following Recent Criticisms

The Fantastic Four: First Steps looks like a needed Marvel victory, and it highlights how recent criticisms have forced a pivot in their strategy.

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RUMOR: The MCU Has Chosen Which Actor Will Don Ghost Rider's Freaky Flaming Skull
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According to a new rumor, Ghost Rider is set to make his long-awaited MCU debut, and Marvel has even cast an actor in the anti-hero role.

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The Identity Of Ultraman May Hint Toward The DCU Debut Of A Fan-Favorite Superman Character

Superman revealed the true identity of Lex Luthor’s silent henchman, Ultraman, and it could hint toward a fan-favorite character's DCU debut.

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Despite Being The World's Smartest Man, Fantastic Four: First Steps Sees Reed Richards Make Stupid Mistakes

Despite being the world’s smartest man, The Fantastic Four: First Steps sees the character make some stupid decisions that the entire movie hinges on.

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Superman Star David Corenswet Shared A Unique James Bond Theory, And It Makes A Lot Of Sense

David Corenswet, star of Superman, offers a unique James Bond theory about the spy’s first kills in Casino Royale, and he makes a lot of sense.

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James Gunn May Have Created A Superman Plot Hole That Supergirl Will Need To Answer

James Gunn changed an aspect of Superman’s lore, which may have created a plot hole that the upcoming Supergirl movie needs to answer.

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How Is Kano Back For Another Fight In The Mortal Kombat II Trailer?

Kano was a standout character, but his fate was sealed, so how is he back for another fight in the trailer for the upcoming sequel Mortal Kombat II?

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A Tron: Ares Theory Could Hint At The Importance And Return Of Sam Flynn

Despite Tron: Ares following new characters, it may still have an important role for Legacy’s Sam Flynn thanks to a quick shot in the recent trailer.

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One Of Netflix's Biggest Shows Could Be Getting A Spinoff Series

One of Netflix's biggest hits, which has a new season due out in August, could be getting a new spinoff series that expands on beloved characters.

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