Drew Taylor is a senior film reporter at TheWrap, writing broadly across topics including blockbuster films, production, animation and with a side passion for Hollywood’s theme parks. Before joining the site in 2021, Drew was a film journalist with a keen interest in animation and Disney history. Drew has been covering film, television and theme parks for 15 years, writing for the New York Times, the New York Daily News, Time Out New York, Collider, The Playlist, Polygon, Vulture, Box Office Magazine, AOL Travel and Syfy.
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Toluca Lake, California
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Drew received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Literary Studies from Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School in New York, New York.
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Oscars 2026: Wunmi Mosaku Slept In, Timothée Chalamet Dreamt Big and More Nominee Reactions
“In the words of Sensei, Ocean waves for everyone!” said Benicio del Toro of his “One Battle After Another” recognition
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‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Teaser Jumps Ahead in Time
The Apple TV series returns in March, over two years after the previous season
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Shudder Acquires ‘Saccharine’ Ahead of Sundance Debut
The project hails from “Apartment 7A” director Natalie Erika James
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift to Replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida in 2027
A version of the attraction is set to open at Universal Studios Hollywood later this year
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Laika Partners With Fathom Entertainment to Release Next Stop-Motion Film ‘Wildwood’
The fantasy epic is the Portland, Oregon-based studio’s first film since 2019’s “Missing Link”
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Who Is Dave Filoni? Lucasfilm’s New President Marks a Shift in the Force
The cowboy-hat-wearing maverick came from a background in animation to rule the galaxy
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Roger Allers, Director of ‘The Lion King’ and Shepherd of Its Stage Adaptation, Dies at 76
Allers also worked on “Kingdom of the Sun,” which was eventually reconfigured as “The Emperor’s New Groove”
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Warner Bros. Dates New J.J. Abrams Movie, Sam Esmail/Julia Roberts Collab and ‘Conjuring’ Prequel
Additionally, they’ve put an untitled Tim Miller/Keanu Reeves film on the calendar
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Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm Legacy: A Galaxy in Disarray | Analysis
The executive’s tenure was defined by a swirl of high highs, low lows and a bevy of projects in development hell
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Kathleen Kennedy to Exit Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan Take Over
The veteran Lucasfilm leaders have worked closely with Kennedy over her 14-year tenure, paving the way for a smooth transition
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Netflix and Sony Strike Groundbreaking Worldwide Pay-1 Deal to Stream New Movies
The first-of-its-kind agreement marks the biggest pay deal ever
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Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Nights Return With New Harry Potter, Scooby-Doo and Universal Monsters Experiences
The event runs for 12 nights this spring and also includes a “One Piece” show in the “WaterWorld” theater
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Why 2026 Is a High Stakes Year for Original Animated Films
Pixar, DreamWorks, LAIKA, Skydance and Walt Disney Animation Studios have all-new IP rolling out over the next few months — and they desperately need fresh franchises
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‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale: Yes, the Duffers Considered Adding More Monsters
The creators played coy on the press tour but the “One Last Adventure” documentary reveals the idea was very much in play
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‘Rental Family’: Watch Brendan Fraser in Pivotal Deleted Scene | Exclusive
The movie is available on digital Tuesday and on Blu-ray Feb. 17
