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Casey Mendoza

(She/Her)

Reporter/Producer (Entertainment Correspondent), Scripps News

Chicago, Illinois US

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About

Casey Mendoza sees pop culture through the lens of social issues, politics, history and technology. From the growing dominance of streaming, the democratized influence of online fandoms and the nuanced discussions about equity and inclusion in Hollywood, she's covered all things related to the ever-evolving entertainment industry. She feels most home at any comic-con around the country, or in her own living room, watching a romantic comedy with her husband and two cats.

Featured Work

In Real Life: Next Gen Stunts

A new generation of Hollywood stunt workers are changing the industry from the ground up. Featuring the stunt team behind "Everything Everywhere All At Once," and hosted by Scripps News pop culture correspondent Casey Mendoza, this documentary shows the behind-the-scenes reality for a new crop of stunt workers making Hollywood's biggest hits.

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Next Level: Are We On The Brink Of Gaming’s Cinematic Golden Age?

From the original "Super Mario Bros. Movie" of 1993 to the Netflix original series "Arcane," video game adaptations have a checkered history. That's starting to change as studios compete to build on IP and fandoms — which video games provide in spades.

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Pop Quiz: Why can’t we swear on TV?

In this segment of 'Pop Quiz,' Newsy's 'In The Loop' explores why certain words can't be said on air and how the rules evolve with language over time.

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Celebs Incognito: We Followed Around 'Captain America' At C2E2

To explore the world of cosplayers and conventions, we followed Mythbusters' Adam Savage around the exhibit hall of the Chicago Comics & Entertainment (Expo).

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