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About Kassie Duke

Kassie is a writer who has dabbled in a bit of everything, but has spent most of her professional career in live entertainment. She loves a good story in any form and has written and produced works for the stage and her own book of poetry. She nerds out on Victorian Literature, Lord of the Rings, and BBC period dramas. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Leicester, UK.

Latest Articles

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How Did Gandalf Become White in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

Gandalf didn't exactly die when he fought the Balrog in The Lord of the Rings. As a wizard, he had the ability to be reborn as Gandalf the White.

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What Are the Elven Realms in The Lord of the Rings?

There are many elven realms in The Lord of the Rings. And their expanse and populations changed with the passing of each age of Middle-earth.

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Early Concepts for Disney’s Wish Had a Different Plan For Its Villain

Early production concepts in Disney's The Art of Wish book have viewers considering whether certain ideas should have made the final cut.

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What is Mithril in The Lord of the Rings?

Mithril is one of the most treasured metals of Middle-earth. And its origins are as complex as its priceless value.

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Wish's New Villain Song May Point to a Larger Musical Issue With Disney

Disney fans generally correlate the studio with catchy tunes and memorable songs, but audiences seem less impressed with what they've heard from Wish.

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Hocus Pocus 3 Teases a Vengeful Turn For the Sanderson Sisters

A third Hocus Pocus film was announced shortly after the second premiered on Disney+. And the screenwriter says there may be a revenge plot in store.

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The Magic That Makes The Lord of the Rings Timeless

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most influential fantasy epics of the world. But there's an indescribable magic that has kept it alive for decades

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Is The Silmarillion Worth Reading?

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings was a masterclass in fantasy storytelling. But is The Silmarillion worth further exploration?

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How Long Do Hobbits Live in The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings has introduced some interesting species of beings. But Hobbits are some of the most interesting from lifestyle to lifespan.

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How Long Do Elves Live in The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings has many unique species that can live for longer than humans. But how long can Elves live in Tolkien's universe?

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Monsters, Inc.'s Scaring Business had a Heartbreaking Origin

Pixar's Monsters, Inc. depicts an amazing world of Monsters. But Monstropolis' tragic origins were only explained in a DVD special feature.

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Beauty and the Beast's Prince DOES Have a Name - But the Story Is Complicated

Rumors regarding Beast from Disney's Beauty and the Beast having a name have run rampant for years. Contrary to popular belief, it's not "Adam."

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Disney's First PG Movie Spawned Another Beloved Studio

The 1979 sci-fi flop, The Black Hole, paved the way for future adult Disney films and gave rise to the studio's own adult label: Touchstone Pictures.

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Wish Could Finally Redefine a Recent Disney Criticism

Disney's Asha is step forward in representative storytelling. But the latest Wish trailer shows her personality has the potential to be more of same.

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Disney's Darkest Animated Movie Can Flourish in Live-Action

Disney's animated film The Black Cauldron may have been too dark for audiences in 1985, but it could do well today with a live-action remake.

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A Fake Rumor (And Disney) Is the Key to Bringing Back an Animated Classic in Live Action

The success of Disney's live-action adaptations of its animated films, and a recent internet farce, might pave the way for a live-action FernGully.

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Mirror Mirror Updated the Snow White Story While Honoring the Original

Audiences looking for an alternative to Disney's upcoming live-action Snow White need not look much further than 2012's Mirror Mirror.

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TMNT: Mutant Mayhem's Best Sequence Was Inspired by an Iconic South Korean Movie

There are plenty of pop culture references in TMNT: Mutant Mayhem. One especially pulled inspiration from a famous (and beloved) South Korean movie.

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Barbie and 500 Days of Summer Received These Surprisingly Similar Critiques

Barbie and 500 Days of Summer may not seem to have that much in common. But their negative reviews from largely male audiences echo each other.

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Only Murders in the Building Season 3: Trailer, Release Date, Cast & News to Know

Only Murders in the Building will be returning soon to Hulu for another season, and audiences are ready for it. Here's the latest on Season 3.

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