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Location

New York, United States

School

Syracuse University

Expertise

A Song Of Ice And Fire, Adult Swim, Harry Potter

  • Jason was inducted into the International English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta) while attending Syracuse University, as well as the professional cinema society Delta Kappa Alpha.
  • An avid fan of all things film and television, Jason goes out of his way to attend one film festival every year — local or otherwise.
  • Jason wrote for the Daily Orange newspaper throughout college, specifically as the lead columnist for the "Screen Time" column, which dealt with film and television news.

Experience

Fresh out of college and hitting the ground running, Jason got some hands-on experience in television: working as a production assistant for the first season of HBO's "The Gilded Age." Following that, he began writing for Looper in October 2021, and has since written hundreds of articles about the entertainment industry at large. He's also worked with the Syracuse-based production company American High, writing script coverage as a member of their readers team during his sophomore and senior years of college. Jason lives and breathes film and television, and has extensive experience writing both professionally and academically.

Education

Jason earned a B.A. from Syracuse University, majoring in English and Textual Studies as well as Television, Radio and Film. When he wasn't writing analytic papers about the entertainment industry or writing and directing his own short films for class, he was covering entertainment news for the school newspaper or delivering script coverage for American High.

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Stories By Jason Connolly

  • She-Hulk Twitter Shows Us Emil Blonsky's Haikus Are The Real Abomination

    The official "She-Hulk" Twitter account has shown us a few of Emil Blonsky's haikus online — and they're just as terrible as you might imagine.

  • The House Of The Dragon Character That Fans Compare To Jaime Lannister

    Jaime Lannister was one of the more interesting characters on "Game of Thrones." And there's already someone on "House of the Dragon" giving off similar vibes.

  • House Of The Dragon Episode 2 Just Hung A Tantalizing Chekhov's Gun On The Mantel

    There's a lot to unpack from Episode 2 of "House of the Dragon," though perhaps the most interesting part of the episode was the Chekhov's gun that it set up.

  • The Real Reason Meredith Vieira Left 60 Minutes

    The impact that Meredith Vieira has had on television cannot be overstated. She did, however, leave CBS' "60 Minutes" on acrimonious and controversial terms.

  • The Shameless Star You Forgot Appeared On Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

    "Shameless" and "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" have something in common. Here's the "Shameless" star you forgot was in "Ned's Declassified."

  • Marie Almost Made A Much Earlier Return In Better Call Saul

    Marie Schrader, played by Betsy Brandt, had a heartwrenching cameo in the series finale of "Better Call Saul." But there were plans for her to return earlier.

  • Spencer Grammer Was Asked To Quit Rick And Morty, And She Had The Perfect Response

    Considering just how important Summer is to "Rick and Morty" as a whole, it might surprise some to learn that Spencer Grammer was once asked to quit the series.

  • Matilda Lutz looking back

    Here's Where You Can Stream Matilda Lutz's Revenge

    Before she was cast as "Red Sonja," Matilda Lutz made a splash with the thriller "Revenge." Here's where you can stream the critically-acclaimed movie.

  • Only Murders In The Building Fans Applaud This Theme Song Detail In The Season 2 Finale

    Although the ending of "Only Murders in the Building" is getting plenty of buzz from fans online, many fans are praising the song which closes out the season.

  • House Of The Dragon Seems To Have Finally Answered A Major Game Of Thrones Question

    With just one episode, "House of the Dragon" has already answered this majorly mysterious "Game of Thrones" question -- and the implications are huge.

  • How House Of The Dragon Broke Game Of Thrones Canon In This One Bizarre Way

    Unfortunately for some, it appears that House of the Dragon has already broken from the book series' canon in its very first episode. Let's take a look.

  • Thor staring at the sunrise

    Here's When You Can Stream Thor: Love And Thunder At Home

    "Thor: Love and Thunder" was one of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer. See when you'll be able to watch it from the comfort of your own home.

  • The Simpsons Season 34 Has An Entire Episode To Parody This Stephen King Classic

    "The Simpsons" co-showrunner Matt Selman recently confirmed the show's 34th season will feature a full episode parodying this Stephen King horror classic.

  • The Story Behind The Triggered Episode Of The Conners

    Here's what inspired "Triggered," the episode of "The Conners" that tackles the problem of gun violence in America.

  • The Sesame Street Character You Likely Didn't Know Raul Julia Played

    The legendary Raul Julia had an extensive filmography. And many may not have realized that one of his earliest roles was a part on "Sesame Street."

  • How Simon Helberg Almost Missed Out On The Big Bang Theory

    "The Big Bang Theory" fans are familiar with Howard's eccentric personality. But what would the show have looked like if Simon Helberg passed on the role?

  • She-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany Was Once Rejected From This Other Marvel Role

    Tatiana Maslany was once rejected from another role in a major Marvel project, one that is about as dissimilar to "She-Hulk" as you can possibly imagine.

  • Dwayne Johnson smiling in front of a slate background

    Here's The Mind-Blowing Superhero Crossover The Rock Wants To See

    The Rock has a few ideas for the future of the DCEU as a whole, including a mind-blowing superhero crossover unlike anything we've seen before.

  • Cobra Kai Fans Have An Eyebrow-Raising Theory About Sam Switching Sides In Season 5

    An intriguing fan theory concerning Sam LaRusso for "Cobra Kai" Season 5 has emerged, and many are wondering what the series' future could entail.

  • The Cobra Kai Character Fans Wish They'll See More Of In Season 5

    Fans online have also been very vocal about seeing one particular side character given more attention in Season 5.

  • Is The Rehearsal's Kor Skeete A Real Person?

    Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal seems absurd, so is Kor Skeete from episode 1 a real person? It turns out that Kor Skeete is completely real.

  • Why Westworld Fans Are Divided Over The Season 4 Finale

    The "Westworld" Season 4 finale was incredibly divisive, with some speculating that it could even function as a series finale. Here's what some fans thought.

  • J.K. Rowling smiling in front of a blue backdrop

    Warner Bros. Has A Strong Message Following J.K. Rowling Threats

    Warner Bros. Discovery has a strong message in response to a death threat J.K. Rowling received after showing her support for fellow author Salman Rushdie.

  • Johnny Depp smiling in front of a blue backdrop

    Johnny Depp Returns To Directing After 25 Years

    Johnny Depp is set to return to the director's chair of a feature film for the first time since "The Brave," released 25 years ago.

  • The Major Last Man Standing Prop That Actually Belongs To Tim Allen

    As if the character and actor weren't tightly linked enough, Allen actually owns one of Mike's most beloved props from the series.

  • The One Thing Jason Alexander Was Told To Stop Doing When Auditioning For Seinfeld

    During his audition for the part of George Costanza on "Seinfeld," Jason Alexander opted to impersonate a controversial celebrity. Producers didn't love it.

  • Parks And Recreation Bloopers That Make Us Love Adam Scott And Aziz Ansari Even More

    Adam Scott and Aziz Ansari can't stop laughing during a blooper for a particularly hilarious Ben and Tom scene on "Parks and Recreation."