Ben Gibbons-Senior Author

Ben Gibbons

Senior Author

February, 2020
First Class Bachelor's Degree in English Literature & History
Marvel, Doctor Who, Sci-Fi
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About Ben Gibbons

Ben is a Senior Writer on the New TV team at Screen Rant. He graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a First Class B.A. Degree in English Literature and History.

Born and raised in Ireland, Ben has always had a love for storytelling in all forms of media and operates multiple projects under the name Benjamin Blogs. Ben is a comic book writer and podcast host, in addition to his work as an entertainment journalist. He has worked as both a writer and editor for Screen Rant, Collider, and other media outlets across various departments, including features, news, reviews, and interviews.

Industry Focus

Having originally joined the SR team in August 2022, Ben has written features for a wide variety of TV and Film with a special focus on Superhero content. Predominantly, Ben works on features content creating deep dive lists and analysis of pop culture media.

Favorite Media

Ben has been a die-hard fanboy of the MCU and loves a wide variety of superhero media. In between the MCU and DCEU releases, he enjoys watching Doctor Who, and any films, video games or books in the dystopian genre.

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Agatha All Along still of two people in a shadowy forest looking up a hill at a haunted-looking house.
Disney+'s 9-Part Fantasy Series Was So Good, It Birthed 2 Sequels

Disney+ has really stepped up its game when it comes to delivering original and unique fantasy shows, especially considering its spin-off success.

Ma Gnucci in The Punisher_ One Last Kill
Disney+'s Near-Perfect Action Thriller Deserves Its Streaming Success (#1 In The U.S.)

Disney+ has released a stunning new action-thriller on its platform that is well worth checking out and can easily be consumed in just one sitting.

Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, and Jessica Lange in American Horror Story
All 9 American Horror Story Cast Members Returning For Season 13 (So Far)

American Horror Story has been a little underwhelming in recent seasons, but season 13 has confirmed several iconic cast members will return.

Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan in Lanterns
HBO's Green Lantern Show Reveals Why Hal And John Don't Use Their Powers A Lot

Lanterns has finally revealed key details about how powers work in the DCU series, and what to expect in one of the most hotly anticipated HBO shows.

Rick and Morty season 9
Rick And Morty Season 9 Review: Adult Animation Has Never Been Better

Rick and Morty is back for a ninth season, and the show does not disappoint as 10 new episodes deliver outrageous comedy, innovation, and emotion.

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Barry Allen and Jay Garrick in The Flash
10 The Flash Episodes That Are Considered Masterpieces

The Flash stands out as one of the best shows in the Arrowverse, but it also contains several episodes that are masterpieces in the superhero genre.

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Kelly Baldwin in For All Mankind looking out of a spaceship next to Walt
After 5 Seasons, For All Mankind's Title Takes On A New Meaning

For All Mankind is an incredible spectacle of a sci-fi series, with the high-concept foundation building on a simple idea that continues to evolve.

Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle surrounded by ghosts of Marine Corps soldiers in The Punisher_ One Last Kill
The MCU Finally Reveals What The Punisher Was Doing During Daredevil: Born Again Season 2

Frank Castle was one of many New York-based heroes who failed to join Matt Murdock for Daredevil: Born Again season 2, but it seems like he was busy.

New York Born Again Fisk Poster In Daredevil Born Again Season 2
The MCU’s New York Makes No Sense

New York City is an icon in its own right, which is why it makes sense to include it frequently in the MCU, but this has created issues.

Tom Holland as Spider-Man in Spider-Man Homecoming
Why Marvel Fans Are Calling Out Tom Holland's Spider-Man

Peter Parker has a reputation for being a "friendly neighborhood Spider-Man," but it seems as though he has been awfully quiet in the MCU lately.

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The Expert Take: A Real Top Gun Pilot Debunks the Top Gun Franchise

Top Gun Maverick gets a real-world breakdown from retired Marine Corps fighter pilot and former Top Gun instructor Dave Berke. Ever wondered how accurate Hollywood movies are about fighter jets? This is the Expert Take. In honor of Top Gun's 40th Anniversary, Berke reacts to some of the biggest moments from Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick — from the iconic aircraft carrier launch to Maverick’s Mach 10 Darkstar flight and the movie’s intense final dogfight. He explains what Hollywood gets shockingly right about fighter aviation, where the movies stretch reality, and why Top Gun still resonates with real pilots decades later.

Tom Cruise in Top Gun_ Maverick with Screen Rant_ The Expert Take Banner along the bottom
Top Gun's Maverick Wouldn't Last, Expert Reveals: "He Basically Steals The Airplane"

Exclusive: As much as Maverick is an icon on the big screen, his ego and his recklessness would likely cost him his job, according to a TOPGUN expert.

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Punisher One Last Kill Cover
It Took 10 Years, But Jon Bernthal Is Finally The Punisher

Jon Bernthal has been hailed as one of the best actors to have portrayed The Punisher in live-action, but the MCU stands out as something different.

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The Punisher: One Last Kill Ending Explained: What's Next For Frank Castle

The Punisher: One Last Kill does a lot to build Frank Castle's story in the MCU, with the special presentation opening several doors for the character

Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle surrounded by ghosts of Marine Corps soldiers in The Punisher_ One Last Kill
Is There A Post-Credits Scene In The Punisher: One Last Kill?

The Punisher: One Last Kill stands out as the latest Marvel Special Presentation in the MCU, but it's unclear how it connects to the rest of the MCU.

Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle in The Punisher_ One Last Kill
Why The Punisher: One Last Kill Is So Short

The Punisher: One Last Kill has a shorter runtime than many episodes of other MCU TV shows, but it makes sense for the character and story.

Wolverine costume in a behind the scenes photo from The Wolverine 2013
Every Hugh Jackman Wolverine Costume, Ranked Worst To Best

No actor has embodied a comic book superhero character more than Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, donning a wide variety of suits across his appearances.

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four_ First Steps
Marvel Studios Is Changing Forever In 7 Months

Marvel Studios has seen incredible highs and devastating lows, but this year will see it face off against the greatest challenge yet in December.

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Sean Teale as Marcos Diaz in season 2 of The Gifted
Disney+'s 2-Part Show That's 'X-Men Meets Heroes' Gets Better And Better

Disney+ has a lot of incredible shows that fly under the radar, but this stellar superhero series deserves a spot on your watchlist already!

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2015 Fantastic Four cast in space suits on an alien planet
For All Mankind Season 5 Redeems An Underrated Marvel Casting From 11 Years Ago

For All Mankind season 5 has exposed how much one character resembles a major Marvel role that the same actor was cast in more than a decade ago.

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