Alyssa Barbieri
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Alyssa is the Managing Editor for Bears Wire. You can reach her at alyssaabarbieri@gmail.com or follow her on Twitter @AlyssaBarbieri

Giveaway: Win a 'The Darkest Legacy' Prize Pack

Read on into the afterlight because…The Darkest Legacy is almost here! We’re just a couple of short weeks away from the release of Alexandra Bracken’s companion novel to The Darkest Minds, which centers on Zu’s white-knuckle new adventure. Trust us when we…

‘Supergirl’: 5 Questions We Want Answered at SDCC 2018

Supergirl’s season 2 finale left us heartbroken yet optimistic. But season 3’s finale left us feeling disappointed and not-so-optimistic after it failed to pay off key storylines as far as its central heroine was concerned. Mon-El and Winn’s departure left…

‘Arrow’: 5 Questions We Want Answered at SDCC 2018

When we last left Oliver Queen, he was locked away in prison after he confessed to Star City – and the world – that he was the Green Arrow. It felt like the close of one chapter – as Oliver’s…

‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #13: Five Reasons Why This Film Is Important

Every Monday and Friday we’re bringing you The Darkest Minds content leading up to the film’s Aug. 3 release. When it comes to movies or books or television, writers often rely on personal experience, personal beliefs, or personal thoughts to explore a…

‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #12: Staying True to the Heart of the Story

Every Monday and Friday we’re bringing you The Darkest Minds content leading up to the film’s Aug. 3 release. Why do people care about stories? Why are people so passionate about books or television or movies? What makes people care? What ignites…

‘Cloak & Dagger’ 1×06 Review: Playing With Fire

“Funhouse Mirrors” laid the groundwork for some intriguing potential storylines as Tandy, Tyrone, and O’Reilly each went undercover to uncover their truths. Read on for our Cloak & Dagger review. With each and every passing episode of Cloak & Dagger, I find…

‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #11: The Adaptation Process

Every Monday and Friday we’re bringing you The Darkest Minds content leading up to the film’s Aug. 3 release. Books and movies are two entirely different mediums. It’s why it’s virtually impossible for fans to be completely satisfied with a book-to-film or…

‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #10: Let’s Talk Book Rights, Author Control & Reaction

The first thing you need to know about book adaptations — be it to film or television or online platform — is that the author has no control. Zero. None. Once you sign away the rights to your work, the…

‘Cloak & Dagger’ 1×05 Review: For Every Action There’s an Equal & Opposite Reaction

“Princeton Offense” sets the stage for Tyrone and Tandy’s pursuit for justice, while also reminding us for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Read on for our Cloak & Dagger review. While many of Cloak & Dagger’s episodes have…

Freeform Cancels 'Famous In Love' After Two Seasons

Freeform is killing the lights on Paige Townsen and her adventures on Famous In Love.The network has axed the series, based on the series by Rebecca Serle, after two seasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Freeform has yet to confirm the cancellation.According…