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Brandon Zachary-Senior Staff Writer

Brandon Zachary

Senior Staff Writer

February, 2024
Bachelor's Degree (Cinematic Arts & Sciences - Screenwriting)
Movies, TV, Animation
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About Brandon Zachary

Brandon Zachary is a Self-Published Writer/Weekend Editor for Screen Rant. His primary focus is Film & TV. He's written for numerous other online publications, including CBR and That Hashtag Show. He's also an award-nominated screenwriter, a seasoned on-screen interviewer, and a MASSIVE nerd. You can reach him at [email protected]

Author Details

Based in North Hollywood, California
He/His
 

Industry Focus

Film & Television
(Previous Experience Includes Covering Comic Books, Video Games, and Anime)

Favorite Media

Animation (The Simpsons, Futurama, Adventure Time, Archer, Avatar: The Last Airbender)
Superheroes (X-Men, Batman, Spider-Man, Justice League, The Wrong Earth)
Film (Edgar Wright, Mel Brooks, Christopher Nolan, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin)

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Who Is The Predator King? Explaining Killer Of Killers' Grendel King

Introduced late in Predator: Killer of Killers, the imposing Grendel King might be the most fearsome Yautja to ever be introduced in the franchise.

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The Flintlock Pistol In Predator: Killer Of Killers Explained

The flintlock pistol that appears in Predator: Killer of Killers is a very important connective element that bonds the Predator movies.

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Predator: Killer Of Killers Ending Breaks The Franchise Wide Open

Predator: Killer of Killers' ending connects all three historical shorts in a clever way that lays the groundwork for all sorts of future stories.

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Ballerina Ending Explained: How Eve's Story Connects To John Wick & What It Sets Up

Eve's fate at the end of The Ballerina sets up several potential directions for the John Wick franchise to take going forward, with or without John.

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The Phoenician Scheme Ending Explained: Who Is Trying To Kill Zsa-zsa Korda?

The Phoenician Scheme is a windy (and gleefully silly) take on a criminal conspiracy, only revealing the true threat of the piece in the third act.

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Predator: Killer Of Killers Cast & Character Guide

Predator: Killer of Killers' voice cast of seasoned stars and up-and-coming talent brings an engrossing global edge to the violent new anthology.

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What Time Predator: Killer Of Killers Releases On Hulu

Predator: Killer of Killers is coming straight to Hulu, and here's the exact time fans of the franchise can check out the animated anthology.

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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Justin H. Min Love The Sci-Fi Romance Of Netflix's First Animated K-Drama Lost In Starlight

Lost in Starlight English dub actors Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Justin H. Min chat about finding romance amid the sci-fi and tragedy of Netflix's latest.

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I Think I Know Who Dies In Wake Up Dead Man After The Knives Out 3 Trailer

While the Wake Up Dead Man trailer doesn't reveal much about the new Knives Out, I think it gives away the main murder victim in the movie.

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A child with a birth mark under his eye staring at the camera in Bring Her Back
I Hate Hereditary, But A24's New Horror Movie Fixes All My Problems With Ari Aster's Movie

I've disliked Hereditary since it came out, and A24's new horror film approaches a similar story about grief that is significantly better.

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Billy Barratt as Andy looking shocked with blood on his face in Bring Her Back
Bring Her Back's Ritual & How It Works Explained

Bring Her Back's resurrection ritual is at the core of the A24 horror movie, but the origins of the dark process remain a mystery to the audience.

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Karate Kid: Legends' Tiger Trap & How It Compares To The Crane Kick Explained

Karate Kid: Legends introduces the Tiger Trap, a unique technique that builds on the legacy of the franchise while delivering a modern Crane Kick.

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How Bring Her Back Is Connected To Talk To Me

Bring Her Back is the second feature-length film by the Philippou Brothers, but how does it connect to their 2022 critical hit horror, Talk To Me?

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Hands-On: Persona 5: The Phantom X Is An Engrossing Spin-Off That's Too Cluttered By The Format

The gameplay and story of Persona 5: The Phantom X shown at a press event is terrific, but the gacha format can be distracting from the experience.

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Bring Her Back Ending Explained: What Happens To Piper, Oliver, & Laura

Laura's mission in Bring Her Back pushes her to cross some horrifying moral lines, which underscores the thematic weight of the film's look at grief.

The Simpsons Season 36 Season Finale Hints This Beloved Character's Tragic Fate That Is A Long Time Coming
The Simpsons Season 36 Season Finale Hints This Beloved Character's Tragic Fate That Is A Long Time Coming

The season 36 finale of The Simpsons explored a potential future for Springfield that hints at a very tragic fate for one Springfield mainstay.

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Jackie Chan as Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid: Legends
Karate Kid: Legends' Big Cobra Kai Cameo Explained By Director & Ralph Macchio

EXCLUSIVE: Karate Kid: Legends brings a fan-favorite character from Cobra Kai back onto the big screen in a perfect coda to the hit Netflix show.

Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso training with Ben Wang as Li Fong while Jackie Chan as Mr. Han looks on in Karate Kid: Legends
Karate Kid: Legends Ending Explained - Where Mr. Han & Daniel Go, And Who Cameos At The End

Karate Kid: Legends' ending sets the stage for Li Fong to carry on the Karate Kid legacy while finding room for a perfect Cobra Kai cameo.

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Hands-On: SEGA Preview Event Reveals How Yakuza, RAIDOU, And Puyo Tetris Run On Nintendo Switch 2

During a preview event held by SEGA, Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, RAIDOU Remastered, and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S all bring classic fun to the Switch 2.

The Simpsons Season 36's Flashforward Alters 1 Important Aspect Of Lisa's Future (& That's Great)
The Simpsons Season 36's Flashforward Alters 1 Important Aspect Of Lisa's Future (& That's Great)

The Simpsons visits a new possible future in the season 36 finale and it takes a huge (and fitting) departure from previous teased timelines.

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