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Kristen Bates

Boston
As seen in: StarWars.com, Nerdist, But Why Tho?, Harbor Media
Covers:  Entertainment, movies, television, video games. Science fiction, fantasy and action. Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Marvel.
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Reporter/Anchor for WEBN Entertainment. Associate Producer for Good Morning Emerson. I create packages, do live stand ups and research stories for our news production. I'm currently working on my Master's degree in Journalism at Emerson College. I've also freelanced for StarWars.com, Nerdist, Eleven Thirty-Eight and But Why Tho?. Love Star Wars, video games and memes.

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RECAP: 'I Am the Night,' Episode 5 - Aloha - But Why Tho?

RECAP: 'I Am the Night,' Episode 5 - Aloha - But Why Tho?

It's the second-to-last episode and things are finally building up to the story's climax. No one can be trust…

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RECAP: 'I Am The Night,' Episode 4- Matador - But Why Tho?

RECAP: 'I Am The Night,' Episode 4- Matador - But Why Tho?

This episode has upped the stakes against Dr. George Hodel. He thinks he is the ultimate puppet-master but it…

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RECAP: 'I Am The Night' Episode 3 - Dark Flower - But Why Tho?

RECAP: 'I Am The Night' Episode 3 - Dark Flower - But Why Tho?

"If you go looking for trouble, you'll find it". Episode three of I Am The Night is all about chasing down Ta…

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RECAP: 'I Am The Night,' Episode 2 - Phenomenon of Interference - But Why Tho?

RECAP: 'I Am The Night,' Episode 2 - Phenomenon of Interference - But Why Tho?

As soon as the second episode of I Am The Night begins, we are given a big bite of information to chew. If yo…

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RECAP: 'I Am the Night,' Episode 1 - 'Pilot' - But Why Tho?

RECAP: 'I Am the Night,' Episode 1 - 'Pilot' - But Why Tho?

"You were right about him. You gotta keep looking." I Am The Night 's first episode takes place in 1965, 18 y…

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REVIEW: Netflix's Carmen Sandiego is Just Okay - But Why Tho?

REVIEW: Netflix's Carmen Sandiego is Just Okay - But Why Tho?

Netflix's first season of Carmen Sandiego sets up the back story on a retelling of our favorite cunning thief…

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From a Certain Point of View: Which Star Wars Character Would You Invite Over for the Holidays? | StarWars.com

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By Kristen Bates, Jennifer Landa
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Opinions // NOVEMBER 17, 2022 This Life Day, consider inviting Chewbacca to your own holiday feast or even Luke's Aunt Beru! One of the great things about Star Wars is that it inspires endless debates and opinions on a wide array of topics. Best bounty hunter? Most powerful Jedi? Does Salacious Crumb have the best haircut in the saga? In that spirit, StarWars.com presents From a Certain Point of View: a series of point-counterpoints on some of the biggest — and most fun — Star Wars issues.
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'Phogs!' is a Must Have Game – But Why Tho? A Geek Community

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By Kristen Bates
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Reading Time: 4 minutes From the very start of Pax East, it seemed that the Phogs! booth had an endless line of people hoping to get their hands on a demo of this eclectic game. It makes sense. The booth showcases two giant yellow dogs that are joined together CatDog style and each with a happy expression while their tongues hang out of their mouths. The display is a vibrant peek into the game itself.
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Hermia Easterbrook in 'The Pale Horse'

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By Kristen Bates
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Hermia Easterbrook (Kaya Scodelario) prides herself on being the perfect wife. Photo from Amazon Studios. There’s an air of quiet indignation around Hermia Easterbrook in Amazon’s The Pale Horse. She paints herself as the perfect housewife. Her hair and makeup are always done with precision and accuracy. Food is ready and waiting when her husband, Mark Easterbrook (Rufus Sewell) comes home from work.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Covering New York Comic Con in 2018. What a fun experience! I was the only one from my publication that got press access.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have! And I messed up horribly!

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Jay Singletary from the TNT miniseries "I Am The Night." He's a journalist who gets a second chance at trying to bring down Dr. George Hodel.