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Christian Blauvelt

Indiewire managing editor Christian Blauvelt, based in New York, has been an entertainment and culture journalist for a decade, specializing in coverage of film, television, pop and classical music, and the visual arts. He regularly appears on CBS New York to give previews of upcoming films and awards season analysis, has been a frequent contributor to BBC World News’ Talking Movies, recently introduced a night of films on Turner Classic Movies based on BBC Culture's 100 Greatest Comedies list he compiled, and has given many talks at South by Southwest and San Diego Comic-Con, as well as regularly serving as a host and moderator for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BAFTA.

In December 2016 Blauvelt was named to Cablefax Magazine’s Overachievers Under 30 list for rising talent in media, and his site BBC Culture won the Webby’s People’s Voice award in 2017 for “Best Cultural Website” and a second Webby in 2018 for “Best Arts & Culture Social Media.” He is the author of Star Wars™ Made Easy, a primer to George Lucas’ saga for those who’ve never seen the films, but want to know what all the fuss is about. He previously worked for Entertainment Weekly magazine and BBC Culture.

Lucasfilm Publishing: New Star Wars Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away | NYCC 2018

Author Christian Blauvelt on research and his Star Wars fandom

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Lucasfilm Publishing: New Star Wars Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away | NYCC 2018

Author Christian Blauvelt on research and his Star Wars fandom

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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