

Owen Danoff
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Author Details
Owen Danoff is an LA-based writer & interviewer for Screen Rant who found his way into asking people questions through his first love, music. In that world, Owen is singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, whose journey has taken him from club stages to Off-Broadway pit bands to television appearances, with much in between.
Industry Focus
Owen loves covering all things music for Screen Rant, and often interviews film composers and songwriters. Owen also enjoys covering The Wheel of Time and Star Wars, video games and their film and TV adaptations, and comedies.
Favorite Media
Some recent favorites (in no particular order)
Shows: The Wheel of Time, Ahsoka, The Bear, Twisted Metal, The Last of Us, Schmigadoon!, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Dave, What We Do in the Shadows
Movies: Godzilla Minus One, John Wick 4, M:I 7, Fair Play, Oppenheimer, Barbie, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Bottoms
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ScreenRant presents the latest episode of Debunking AI, in which FBI star Jeremy Sisto reveals how much an AI chatbot got right about him.

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ScreenRant interviews Marvel Comics writer and Sentry creator Paul Jenkins about his character’s debut in Marvel’s latest film, Thunderbolts*.

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ScreenRant interviews Michael Cimino and Ryan Phillippe about their work on the Prime Video coming-of-age street racing drama Motorheads.

ScreenRant To Host “28 Years Later” Event
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How Seth Rogen’s Birdman Obsession Majorly Influenced The Studio Explained By Composer
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ScreenRant interviews Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy about the ins and outs of season 2’s bold, surprising, and emotionally devastating ending.

"We Can Do Whatever The F*** We Want": Love, Death + Robots Volume 4’s Biggest Swings & Risks Explained By Filmmakers
ScreenRant interviews Tim Miller, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, and Robert Valley about their artistic contributions to Love, Death + Robots Volume 4.

Andor Season 2’s Biggest Moments, Ties To Rogue One, And Musical Easter Eggs Explained By Composer
ScreenRant interviews Andor season 2 composer Brandon Roberts for a deep dive into the unforgettable musical world of the Star Wars series.

How Love, Death + Robots Volume 4 Takes The Beloved Franchise To New Heights Explained By Cast & Creatives: “One Of The Highlights Of My Entire Career”
ScreenRant interviews Tim Miller, Emily Dean, Emily O’Brien, Sumalee Montano, and more at the Love, Death + Robots Volume 4 red carpet.

How Rachel Zegler's "Favorite Part" Of Snow White Was Written Explained By Composer
ScreenRant interviews Snow White composer Jeff Morrow about his work scoring the live-action remake of Disney’s first animated feature film.

Tim Miller Hypes Up Mr. Beast & The Love, Death + Robots Volume 4 Cast In ScreenRant’s Debunking AI
ScreenRant presents the latest episode of Debunking AI, which sees Love, Death + Robots creator Tim Miller discussing Volume 4 of the series.

How Live-Action Snow White Used Dropped Original Storylines Explained By Director in New Featurette
Exclusive: ScreenRant presents a clip from a Snow White home release featurette that sees director Marc Webb digging through the Disney archives.

Tony Hawk & Pros Reflect On The THPS Legacy Before Pro Skater 3+4 Releases: "I Never Imagined That Our Game Would Create A Franchise"
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“There’s A Lot Of This Story We’re Not Telling”: Why The John Wick Franchise Is Still The Underdog Explained By Director & Producer
ScreenRant interviews John Wick franchise director Chad Stahelski and producer Josh Oreck about the new making-of documentary Wick is Pain.

Fight Or Flight: ScreenRant & Collider Host Screening & Q&A In Midtown Manhattan
Exclusive: On May 5, Valnet brands ScreenRant and Collider hosted a screening and Q&A for the Josh Hartnett comedic thriller Fight or Flight.

Translating Andor Season 2 Episode 7's Tragic Ending Song: Tony Gilroy's Ghorman Lyrics In English & What They Really Mean Explained
Exclusive: ScreenRant presents the lyrics for the ending song from Andor season 2 episode 7, written by Tony Gilroy and composer Brandon Roberts.

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ScreenRant interviews Towerborne composer Austin Wintory about his work crafting a sweeping orchestral score for the family-friendly side-scroller.

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ScreenRant attended the ASCAP Screen Music Awards, where composers from Mr & Mrs Smith, Moana 2, Survivor, and more shared exciting reveals and info.