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Callum Jones-Staff Writer

Callum Jones

Staff Writer

March, 2024
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About Callum Jones

Callum Jones is a Shift Writer for Screen Rant. After obtaining an MA in Scriptwriting from Goldsmiths, University London, he went on to make a handful of short films before using his knowledge and ion for film and TV to transition into article writing. As well as writing about film and TV, Callum also hosts a radio show where he talks about and reviews the latest big and small screen releases.
On top of his day job, Callum also writes and performs comedy. He has appeared in a number of sketch shows and been a writer on BBC Radio Four’s The News Quiz and DMs Are Open.

Favorite Media

Callum is a particularly big fan of the James Bond films. His party trick is that he can name every single Bond movie, villain, Bond girl, and theme song singer off the top of his head.
Callum also has a love of Doctor Who, as well as both British and American sitcoms. 

Industry Focus

Callum has been a professional writer since 2023. As well as writing from Screen Rant, Callum has also contributed articles to MovieWeb, and currently hosts a TV and movie themed radio show called Screen Time. 

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Doctor Who Season 14 Copies A Tenth Doctor Episode I Had Totally Forgotten About

In true timey-wimey fashion, Doctor Who has stolen from itself once again by featuring a Tenth Doctor episode callback in its latest episode.

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A Canceled James Bond Movie Would Have Done Daniel Craig's 007 Over 10 Years Earlier

Daniel Craig’s version of James Bond took the 007 franchise in a new direction, but a canceled Bond movie from the nineties almost beat him to it.

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