Tara Bennett
@tarabennett.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of 30 official books on film & TV - Marvel Studios, Avatar 2, Outlander…Bylines: SYFY, IGN, SFX Magazine, Paste, NBCInsider, Cartoon Brew & more. 🍅 Approved Critic. Otter aficionado 🦦 https://muckrack.com/tara-bennett
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Tara Bennett
@tarabennett.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding (Limited Edition)
Limited to a run of 500 copies, this deluxe edition of Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding features an exclusive foil stamped cloth case, a slipcase with tipped on art, and an archival quality ...
www.abramsbooks.com
Art is a great distraction. So, I offer to those who love the #MCU, our LE edition of #TheArtofRyanMeinerding only available from Abrams Books. Only 500 copies, hand-signed by Ryan Meinerding and sealed in a numbered envelope. Perfect for aspiring artists.
www.abramsbooks.com/product/marv...
www.abramsbooks.com/product/marv...
As a Beatles fan, it’s an actual gift to get a remastered Beatles Anthology w a new, ninth episode that adds a poignant capper to the whole series. My @ign review:
The Beatles Anthology 2025 is a fantastic remastering of an already excellent docuseries on the story of The Beatles, as told from their perspective. The extra episode is a great excuse to dive in again.
Our review: https://bit.ly/4onnUDM
Our review: https://bit.ly/4onnUDM
November 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
As a Beatles fan, it’s an actual gift to get a remastered Beatles Anthology w a new, ninth episode that adds a poignant capper to the whole series. My @ign review:
After you watched #StrangersThings5 Part 1, dive into my @ign.com Burning Questions that we want answered going into the last 4 episodes which drop in Dec. (Spoilers!)
www.ign.com/articles/str...
www.ign.com/articles/str...
Stranger Things Season 5: Our Biggest Burning Questions After Episodes 1-4 - IGN
Dr. Kay, the Upside Down, Vecna, Max, and Dustin's BS! Oh, and Will too! We have so many burning questions after Stranger Things Season 5, Episodes 1-4.
www.ign.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
After you watched #StrangersThings5 Part 1, dive into my @ign.com Burning Questions that we want answered going into the last 4 episodes which drop in Dec. (Spoilers!)
www.ign.com/articles/str...
www.ign.com/articles/str...
Thrilled I get to close out five seasons of @strangerthings.bsky.social by reviewing S5 for @ign.com. My spoiler-filled review for the 1st four episodes below:
It takes a minute, but the Duffers soon find their groove in Vol. 1 of Stranger Things Season 5, confidently moving their epic campaign towards its conclusion.
Our SPOILER-FILLED review: https://bit.ly/484yR8v
Our SPOILER-FILLED review: https://bit.ly/484yR8v
November 27, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Thrilled I get to close out five seasons of @strangerthings.bsky.social by reviewing S5 for @ign.com. My spoiler-filled review for the 1st four episodes below:
A Thanksgiving tradition is back on NBC 11/27 - The National Dog Show 2025 🐩 For NBC Insider, I spoke w/ host John O'Hurley & expert analyst David Frei about when to watch this year's 2-hour special, the fans who show up for popular breeds & more:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
Everything to Know About the 2025 National Dog Show
Read about who's hosting the 2025 National Dog Show, how you can watch, and which breeds the audience members go wild for.
www.nbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A Thanksgiving tradition is back on NBC 11/27 - The National Dog Show 2025 🐩 For NBC Insider, I spoke w/ host John O'Hurley & expert analyst David Frei about when to watch this year's 2-hour special, the fans who show up for popular breeds & more:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
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Stranger Things Season 5 kicks off on November 26. Here are four episodes the Duffer Brothers have recommended you rewatch before diving in. https://bit.ly/4roQ2cu
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Stranger Things Season 5 kicks off on November 26. Here are four episodes the Duffer Brothers have recommended you rewatch before diving in. https://bit.ly/4roQ2cu
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Also, no one seems to talk about all the MeToo accusations leveled at Ratner anymore.
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Also, no one seems to talk about all the MeToo accusations leveled at Ratner anymore.
Was a lot of fun covering Peacock's #BelAir going back to S1. With the 4th & final season starting today, for Peacock Blog, I spoke w/ Jabari Banks, @ollysho.bsky.social & @simonejoyjones.bsky.social about their early memories of starting the series together:
www.peacocktv.com/blog/bel-air...
www.peacocktv.com/blog/bel-air...
Jabari Banks Reveals the First Thing He Did After Landing in L.A. for Bel-Air: "What Is My Life?"
Bel-Air cast members Jabari Banks, Olly Sholotan, and Simone Joy Jones share their favorite memories on the show as the final season arrives on Peacock.
www.peacocktv.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Was a lot of fun covering Peacock's #BelAir going back to S1. With the 4th & final season starting today, for Peacock Blog, I spoke w/ Jabari Banks, @ollysho.bsky.social & @simonejoyjones.bsky.social about their early memories of starting the series together:
www.peacocktv.com/blog/bel-air...
www.peacocktv.com/blog/bel-air...
As you're looking for fun movies to watch with the family this holiday week, note that @dwanimation.bsky.social #TheBadGuys2 is now exclusively streaming on Peacock.
For NBC Insider, I spoke w/ director Pierre Perifel about story changes & trilogy thoughts:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
For NBC Insider, I spoke w/ director Pierre Perifel about story changes & trilogy thoughts:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
The Bad Guys 2 Director Talks Michelangelo Comparisons & Hopes for The Bad Guys 3
With The Bad Guys 2 now streaming on Peacock, we interviewed director Pierre Perifel to discuss his hopes for The Bad Guys 3. Could there be a Bad Guys trilogy?
www.nbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
As you're looking for fun movies to watch with the family this holiday week, note that @dwanimation.bsky.social #TheBadGuys2 is now exclusively streaming on Peacock.
For NBC Insider, I spoke w/ director Pierre Perifel about story changes & trilogy thoughts:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
For NBC Insider, I spoke w/ director Pierre Perifel about story changes & trilogy thoughts:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
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Another idea: Get rid of Chrome! 😂 I use Vivaldi, which is Chromium-based (like Chrome) so plugins and sites and everything work fine, just with no Google shit and a bunch of customization instead.
Vivaldi Browser | Powerful, Personal and Private web browser
It’s a web browser. But fun. It comes with a bunch of clever features built-in. It’s super flexible and does not track you. Get the Vivaldi browser for desktop, mobile, and your car!
vivaldi.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Another idea: Get rid of Chrome! 😂 I use Vivaldi, which is Chromium-based (like Chrome) so plugins and sites and everything work fine, just with no Google shit and a bunch of customization instead.
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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory comes to a close today with S4 on @netflix.com. Thanks to EP @scottkreamer.bsky.social for every chat. In my last @pastemagazine.bsky.social TOON IN, Scott talks about closing out the story arcs (but he's also got more ideas!)
www.pastemagazine.com/tv/animated/...
www.pastemagazine.com/tv/animated/...
Toon In: Animated TV Highlights for November, from BAT-FAM to the Jurassic World: Chaos Theory finale
Animation is everywhere this November and we've got a full rundown of what you can watch from BAT-FAM to In Your Dreams and more.
www.pastemagazine.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory comes to a close today with S4 on @netflix.com. Thanks to EP @scottkreamer.bsky.social for every chat. In my last @pastemagazine.bsky.social TOON IN, Scott talks about closing out the story arcs (but he's also got more ideas!)
www.pastemagazine.com/tv/animated/...
www.pastemagazine.com/tv/animated/...
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#ChadwickBoseman's shoes are placed on his Hollywood Walk of Fame star by his wife Simone Ledward-Boseman, while Michael B. Jordan, Viola Davis, Ryan Coogler, Letitia Wright and Boseman's family join together for a group photo with the star.
November 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
#ChadwickBoseman's shoes are placed on his Hollywood Walk of Fame star by his wife Simone Ledward-Boseman, while Michael B. Jordan, Viola Davis, Ryan Coogler, Letitia Wright and Boseman's family join together for a group photo with the star.
Wicked: For Good is out on Friday and so is the soundtrack. For NBC Insider, I've rounded up all the exclusive physical versions out there (with links!), provide the track list & what to expect:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
Everything to Know About the Wicked: For Good Soundtrack - Vinyl, Streaming Details
With the Wicked sequel coming out this weekend, here's everything you need to know about the Wicked: For Good soundtrack including how to stream, listen or buy.
www.nbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Wicked: For Good is out on Friday and so is the soundtrack. For NBC Insider, I've rounded up all the exclusive physical versions out there (with links!), provide the track list & what to expect:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
One, another outlet lost for so many great writers, and I'm part of that tapestry. Two, @lacymb.bsky.social is amazing and any site looking for a great, multi-tasking, thoughtful editor - GRAB HER UP!
Today, Paste Magazine shuttered all its non-music verticals, a choice I am both professionally and personally heartbroken about. Sadly, I am once again looking for a place that wants to let me write about Books and TV on the regular, so hit me up if that’s you or anyone you know.
November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
One, another outlet lost for so many great writers, and I'm part of that tapestry. Two, @lacymb.bsky.social is amazing and any site looking for a great, multi-tasking, thoughtful editor - GRAB HER UP!
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If anyone has any leads on paid opportunities to review/preview/interview on horror books, please do reach out. I will never stop doing this kind of coverage, I just have to spend a little more time doing legwork now.
Also, this would be a great time to subscribe to my newsletter!
Also, this would be a great time to subscribe to my newsletter!
November 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
If anyone has any leads on paid opportunities to review/preview/interview on horror books, please do reach out. I will never stop doing this kind of coverage, I just have to spend a little more time doing legwork now.
Also, this would be a great time to subscribe to my newsletter!
Also, this would be a great time to subscribe to my newsletter!
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WE WON. I am *begging* you to take note of who did this. *Not* UCLA admin—they’re still scuttling around behind closed doors, attempting to appease—but FACULTY AND STAFF, led by AAUP.
BREAKING: In AAUP et al v. Trump (wall-to-wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of TItle VI to reshape the University of California system), the faculty and staff of the UC system WON!!!
We were granted our preliminary injunction! @aaup.org
We were granted our preliminary injunction! @aaup.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WE WON. I am *begging* you to take note of who did this. *Not* UCLA admin—they’re still scuttling around behind closed doors, attempting to appease—but FACULTY AND STAFF, led by AAUP.
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#Nobody2 is streaming on Peacock today & it's kind of a crazed Griswold's meets John Wick movie. For NBC Insider, I exclusively spoke w/ director Timo Tjahjanto about bonding w/
Bob Odenkirk about parenting & making a softer Hutch (spoilers):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
Bob Odenkirk about parenting & making a softer Hutch (spoilers):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
EXCLUSIVE: How Bob Odenkirk's Parenting Influenced Nobody 2 (Streaming Now on Peacock)
With Nobody 2 now streaming on Peacock, here's our exclusive interview with director Timo Tjahjanto, who discusses bonding with Bob Odenkirk about fatherhood.
www.nbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#Nobody2 is streaming on Peacock today & it's kind of a crazed Griswold's meets John Wick movie. For NBC Insider, I exclusively spoke w/ director Timo Tjahjanto about bonding w/
Bob Odenkirk about parenting & making a softer Hutch (spoilers):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
Bob Odenkirk about parenting & making a softer Hutch (spoilers):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
It's cold almost everywhere & there's rain in LA so time to think holidays at Universal Studios Orlando & @unistudios.bsky.social 🎄 For NBC Insider, I've rounded up what to expect from both parks starting around Thanksgiving, from Grinchmas to NYE fun:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
What to Know About Universal Resorts’ 2025 Holiday Experiences in Orlando and Hollywood
Read all about the 2025-2026 holiday season events at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
www.nbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It's cold almost everywhere & there's rain in LA so time to think holidays at Universal Studios Orlando & @unistudios.bsky.social 🎄 For NBC Insider, I've rounded up what to expect from both parks starting around Thanksgiving, from Grinchmas to NYE fun:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
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What if instead of Cyber Monday (aka Daddy Bezos Day), we did a Support Indie Media Monday?
What are your favorite indie publications? Who are some of your favorite freelance and indie reporters and commentators?
Can we make this a thing?
What are your favorite indie publications? Who are some of your favorite freelance and indie reporters and commentators?
Can we make this a thing?
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
What if instead of Cyber Monday (aka Daddy Bezos Day), we did a Support Indie Media Monday?
What are your favorite indie publications? Who are some of your favorite freelance and indie reporters and commentators?
Can we make this a thing?
What are your favorite indie publications? Who are some of your favorite freelance and indie reporters and commentators?
Can we make this a thing?
NBC's #WickedOneSpecialNight teased the two new songs that debut in #WickedForGood. For NBC Insider, here's what we know about “No Place Like Home” & “The Girl In The Bubble”:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
2 New, Original Wicked: For Good Songs Revealed - Here Are all the Details!
Wicked: One Wonderful Night has the first reveal of the two brand-new songs in Wicked: For Good.
www.nbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
NBC's #WickedOneSpecialNight teased the two new songs that debut in #WickedForGood. For NBC Insider, here's what we know about “No Place Like Home” & “The Girl In The Bubble”:
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
If you're looking for an absorbing suburban thriller, Peacock
dropped all episodes of their adaptation of #AllHerFault today. It's based on Andrea Mara's novel of the same name. For NBC Insider, I talk about what changes from page to screen (spoilers):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
dropped all episodes of their adaptation of #AllHerFault today. It's based on Andrea Mara's novel of the same name. For NBC Insider, I talk about what changes from page to screen (spoilers):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
Peacock's All Her Fault Series Is a Little Different Than the Book — Here's How
Here are the ways Peacock's All Her Fault series starring Sarah Snook is a little different than the book by Irish novelist Andrea Mara.
www.nbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
If you're looking for an absorbing suburban thriller, Peacock
dropped all episodes of their adaptation of #AllHerFault today. It's based on Andrea Mara's novel of the same name. For NBC Insider, I talk about what changes from page to screen (spoilers):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
dropped all episodes of their adaptation of #AllHerFault today. It's based on Andrea Mara's novel of the same name. For NBC Insider, I talk about what changes from page to screen (spoilers):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
The new NBC cheerleading mockumentary comedy #Stumble drops on Friday. It's got Drop Dead Gorgeous meets Netflix's Cheer vibes. For NBC Insider, here's a primer the funny cast & characters led by Jenn Lyon (Justified):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
The Cast and Characters of NBC's New Cheerleading Comedy Stumble, Explained
Meet the full cast and characters of NBC's cheerleading mockumentary sitcom, Stumble.
www.nbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The new NBC cheerleading mockumentary comedy #Stumble drops on Friday. It's got Drop Dead Gorgeous meets Netflix's Cheer vibes. For NBC Insider, here's a primer the funny cast & characters led by Jenn Lyon (Justified):
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
Nov is full of new animation! My @pastemagazine.bsky.social TOON IN features dir. Alex Woo for #InYourDreams @netflix.com; @dwanimation.bsky.social #JurassicWorldChaosTheory Scott Kreamer teases S4 & his ideas for more; & #BatFam's Mike Roth + Arcane S2 boxsets!
www.pastemagazine.com/tv/animated/...
www.pastemagazine.com/tv/animated/...
Toon In: Animated TV Highlights for November, from BAT-FAM to the Jurassic World: Chaos Theory finale
Animation is everywhere this November and we've got a full rundown of what you can watch from BAT-FAM to In Your Dreams and more.
www.pastemagazine.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Nov is full of new animation! My @pastemagazine.bsky.social TOON IN features dir. Alex Woo for #InYourDreams @netflix.com; @dwanimation.bsky.social #JurassicWorldChaosTheory Scott Kreamer teases S4 & his ideas for more; & #BatFam's Mike Roth + Arcane S2 boxsets!
www.pastemagazine.com/tv/animated/...
www.pastemagazine.com/tv/animated/...
Pregame for #WickedForGood this Thurs night on NBC w/ the two-hour extravaganza, #WickedOneSpecialNight 🧹👑 For NBC Insider, I rundown how to watch it (or stream it the next day) + who shows up to sing, dance & make Ozified puns 🌈
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
How to Watch NBC's Wicked Special One Wonderful Night
Ahead of Wicked: For Good, here's how to watch NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night special, co-hosted by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on Thursday, November 6.
www.nbc.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Pregame for #WickedForGood this Thurs night on NBC w/ the two-hour extravaganza, #WickedOneSpecialNight 🧹👑 For NBC Insider, I rundown how to watch it (or stream it the next day) + who shows up to sing, dance & make Ozified puns 🌈
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...
www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...