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Andrew Addessi

Andrew Addessi joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2021, and he’s spent the last year honing his entertainment coverage. He enjoys writing about comics, animation, and all the classics; he developed a love for both old and new shows from watching them throughout his youth. Andrew loves the art of storytelling and how different mediums provide different tools to tell a story. In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction.

Andrew earned a bachelor’s degree in creative writing with a minor in film studies from Bowling Green State University. He also wrote the stage play of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ with permission from filmmaker Jared Hess—and currently runs a private writing workshop. Those who enjoy Andrew’s work can check out his portfolio or read his stage play, “Lagomorphs in the Labyrinth.”

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‘Venom 2′: Could Shriek, Naomie Harris’ Villain, Bond With a Symbiote?

Shriek, Naomie Harris in ‘Venom 2,’ surprisingly has almost never bonded with a symbiote of her own. As Venom and Carnage gear up to clash in ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage,’ depending on what comics Sony follows, Shriek very well could end up with her own symbiote, as she did once in the comics.
Movies

‘Venom 2’: Could Carnage Spawn More Symbiote Spider-Man Villains?

‘Venom 2’ looks to adapt Carnage’s origin faithfully as Venom’s spawn. If Sony continues to follow comic book storylines, Carnage could spawns some symbiote Spider-Man villains of his own that could appear in ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ or even further sequels as Sony expands their universe or Marvel characters.
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The Internet is Freaking Out Over the Chris Pratt Mario Casting

The internet has been freaking out since the Chris Pratt Mario was revealed during the Nintendo Direct on September 23. Shigeru Miyamoto made the announcement, causing Twitter to explode with memes, jokes, and reservations about the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star in the ‘Super Mario Bros’ movie.
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New Fortnite Skins: Venom Unleashes the Alien Symbiote in Game

New ‘Fortnite’ skins celebrating the upcoming release of Sony’s ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ release, based on the Tom Hardy Eddie Brock and Venom from the movie. The new outfit joins Carnage and 2020’s comic-inspired Venom costume. While obtaining them can be random, any advantages can help nab the costumes.
Gaming & Comics

When is the September Nintendo Direct? Where to Watch and What to Expect

The 2021 September Nintendo Direct looks to air late Thursday, Sept. 23 in the US and early Friday, Sept. 24 for parts of Europe and Asia. Scheduled for 3 pm PT, this article gives you the rundown on when, where, and what to expect from Nintendo’s latest presentation for the upcoming winter season.
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‘Eternals: Thanos Rises’ Major Reveals for Marvel’s Baddest Villain

Marvel released ‘Eternals: Thanos Rises,’ a one-shot comic that details the backstory and origin of the Mad Titan Thanos. Fans of the movies might be shocked to learn of his connection to the Eternals, especially with the new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie set to focus on the Eternals, Celestials and Deviants.
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‘The Hobbit’ Comics Exist, But ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Missed Out

A ‘Lord of the Rings’ comic series sounds like a no-brainer; however, while ‘The Hobbit’ comics received multiple re-releases to promote the ‘Hobbit’ movies, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ has never been adapted into comic books, despite success from ‘The Hobbit’ comics outperforming some Marvel and DC titles during its release.
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JRR Tolkien Hated Gandalf in This British ‘The Hobbit’ Comic

Hobbit Day 2021 looks back at various ‘Lord of the Rings’ related media, such as the Gandalf actor Ian McKellen and the 1964 ‘The Hobbit’ comics. However, JRR Tolkien did not like how Gandalf was portrayed and even ended up penning a letter of corrections and comments on the artwork of his wizard character.
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This Unusual Spider-Man Villain Claimed the Autumn Equinox for a Name

September brings the Autumn Equinox as both Marvel and Sony look to Spider-Man’s lesser-known villains. Among those foes is Equinox, a villain with powers that rival numerous heroes. Fighting several other heroes through the years, he has tangled with Ms. Marvel, X-Men, and even the Fantastic Four.