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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'There Are People That I’m Not That Happy With Over There' James Gunn Revisits Getting Fired From Disney

James Gunn dwells on his firing from Disney and Marvel, stating in a recent interview that there are those he’s still "not that happy with."

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'He Makes Me Nervous' The One Person In Hollywood Stephen King Refused To Let Adapt His Work

Even the Master of Horror himself, Stephen King, wouldn't let one Hollywood icon touch his work, because he made him "nervous."

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George A. Romero's Resident Evil Is Perfect For Zombie Fans, And You Can Now Stream It For Free

George A. Romero's Resident Evil is the perfect treat for gamers and zombie fans, and the look behind the curtain is now free to stream.

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The Jurassic World Franchise Keeps Missing The Mark Because It’s Trying To Sell A Lie

The Jurassic World franchise may be profitable, but each new story seems to miss the mark, and the franchise is dead set on selling the lie.

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Spaceballs 2 Is Still Two Years Away, But Spaceballs 3 May Already Be In Development

Spaceballs 2 will not be released in theaters until 2027, but plans for a trilogy may already be in motion with Spaceballs 3.

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Forget Rebooting Indiana Jones, The Perfect Path Forward For The Franchise Is Clear

Disney reportedly plans to reboot the Indiana Jones franchise, but the series has already laid the groundwork for the perfect path forward.

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Yes, The Hot Wheels Movie Is Actually Happening And It Even Has A Director Now

A live-action Hot Wheels movie is in the works, and the Mattel toy line adaptation just landed the director of one of 2024's biggest films.

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The Street Fighter Movie Cast Get Suited Up For Their Roles In This Impressive Fan Art

Many fans are wondering about the eclectic cast of the forthcoming Street Fighter movie, but new fan art shows them getting perfectly suited up.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Is In The Trailer For Stephen King's New Running Man Adaptation, And You Didn't Even Notice

The new Running Man trailer may star Glen Powell, but Arnold Schwarzenegger, the first person to embody Ben Richards, makes an appearance.

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The Ballerina Deleted Scene That Fills In The John Wick Timeline Plot Hole

Ballerina seemingly created a plot hole in the John Wick cinematic timeline, but a new deleted scene helps fill in the gaps fans were questioning.

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Why Does Michael Bay Keep Getting Chances When The Transformers Sequel Fans Want Is Dead?

Why is Michael Bay getting another shot at the Transformers franchise when the sequel fans really want to see looks to be dead in the water?

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F1 Director Has The Perfect Crossover For Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise Racing Franchises Currently Developing Sequels

The director of F1 may want to see his film crossover with Tom Cruise's classic racing movie, and both have a sequel in development.

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Fans of Stephen King's The Stand Have Something To Look Forward To In August (And It Would Make A Great Miniseries)

Fans of The Stand, one of Stephen King's best-known works, have something to celebrate in August, and even the author has endorsed it.

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Why Does Stephen King Plus Mike Flanagan Equal Stellar Reviews And Lackluster Box Office?

Every time Mike Flanagan adapts a Stephen King story into a movie, the director garners stellar praise, but box office returns disappoint.

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28 Years Later's Ending Feels Completely Out Of Place Until You Remember One Scene From The Beginning

The end of 28 Years Later can feel jarring, but a pivotal element from earlier in the film explains the tone and style change in the closing moments.

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Why Edgar Wright's Faithful Running Man Adaptation Still Won't Feature Stephen King's Potentially Controversial Ending

Edgar Wright's Running Man is meant to faithfully adapt Stephen King's story, but it will still change the book's potentially controversial ending.

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Vin Diesel Just Confirmed The One Thing About Fast X: Part 2 That Will Doom The Sequel

Despite Vin Diesel's many enticing promises about Fast X: Part 2, the actor just shared the one element that is sure to doom the sequel.

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Why Does Edgar Wright’s Running Man Look So Different From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Take On The Stephen King Story?

Edgar Wright’s Running Man sees Glenn Powell playing a dangerous game, but why does it look so different from Arnold Schwarnegger’s adaptation?

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How Superman Returns Created One Of The Most Expensive Deleted Scenes In Cinema History

Superman Returns was a lackluster outing for DC's flagship hero, creating one of the most expensive deleted scenes in cinema history.

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Cobra Kai Cut An Alternate Ending That Almost Gave One Character A Much Different Ending

The finale of Cobra Kai could have been very different for one long-standing character if an alternate ending to their story hadn’t been cut.