Genci Papraniku
School
University Of Memphis
Expertise
Spider-Man Comics, The Rocky Franchise, A Song Of Ice And Fire
- Genci Papraniku has been editing for Xoop since 2022.
- As an addict for anything comic book-related, Genci loves consuming any type of media related to superheroes, especially Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and Captain America.
- An absolute nerd for combat sports and fantasy, Genci spends an absurd amount of time rewatching Muhammad Ali bouts and "Game of Thrones" episodes.
Experience
Genci Papraniku has been editing and writing in various roles for the last six years. Since joining Xoop in 2022 as an editor, he's greatly enjoyed the opportunity to also write about some of his all-time favorite franchises. After publishing his first short story in a local college magazine, he was able to put his writing expertise to use by tutoring fellow university students; upon graduating, he continued to teach writing as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kosovo for two years. Genci spent 2021 to 2023 working as an editor and writer for Sportskeeda, covering combat sports and WWE news, in addition to working as a private English tutor online.
Education
Genci double majored in creative writing and history and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis in 2017. During his workshop-heavy course load, he studied under established authors such as Sarai Walker and Cary Holladay.
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Stories By Genci Papraniku
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Some planets in the massive "Star Wars" universe just aren't worth visiting. Some, should not even be traveled to at all; just ask the Jedi Order.
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Could "Star Wars" ever go R-rated? Well, according to one Lucasfilm leader, fans could possibly see such a project, but only under one very important condition.
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It's pretty wild to imagine how different a certain "Star Trek" project could have looked like had Bond legend Sean Connery played this one character.
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"American Rust" and "The Newsroom" star Jeff Daniels scored emphatic viewership numbers with his latest Netflix miniseries, a show you may not have heard about.
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Linda Park played Ensign Hoshi Sato on "Star Trek: Enterprise," but here’s what happened to her and her character after the show ended.
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A specific video online is making the rounds on social media, claiming that "The Simpsons" predicted the latest string of Diddy scandals. But is this true?
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Remember the Canadian sitcom "Life with Derek" that also aired on the Disney Channel? Well, if you do, it's probably for one very specific reason.
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"Moana" fans are getting some much-deserved glimpses into the highly-awaited sequel as the film's first trailer has finally arrived.
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A heartfelt behind-the-scenes video shows Eamonn Walker shooting his final “Chicago Fire” Season 12 scene as Boden before stepping down as a series regular.
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Ever wondered how anime's greatest hero and "Dragon Ball" star Goku would look like in real life? Well, apparently, he'd be absolutely terrifying.
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Johnny Wactor, an actor well known for his previous work on "General Hospital," was reportedly shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles on May 25.
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"Spider-Man: The Animated Series" was the crown jewel of Marvel animation during the '90s. Can AI replicate the show's charm by turning it live-action?
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Morgan Spurlock’s "Super Size Me" was a popular, Oscar-nominated documentary that tackled the dangers of the McDonald’s menu. But was it honest?
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Liquid Death’s new commercial promises to give away a real jet, something Pepsi jokingly did in a controversial 1996 ad that crashed and burned.
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According to one of his "Mayor of Kingstown" costars, Jeremy Renner's snowmobile accident in 2023 was even more harrowing than some may realize.
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After dazzling critics and fans alike, FX's "Shogun" is still making waves and headlines, especially with one major development being reported recently.
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For any longtime Al Pacino fan who wants to know which of his movies scored a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, the answer will likely surprise you.
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Any longtime fan of "Xena: Warrior Princess" will likely be disappointed after hearing what Lucy Lawless has to say about a potential series reboot.
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After the latest "The Acolyte" trailer, it's getting a bit easier to look at the Jedi Order in a less heroic light, at least for some "Star Wars" fans.
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There are a lot of characters on the Hulu original series "The Bear" - so how are they all connected to each other? Here's how the family trees shake out.
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If longtime "Star Trek" fans are yearning for something "new," then they should try giving these two forgotten Gene Roddenberry projects a shot.
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When it comes to "Joker: Folie à Deux," fans are already tossing around their favorite theories, some of which target Joker and Harley Quinn's relationship.
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What would a "Spider-Man" television series set in the '60s look like? Well, AI tried to answer that question, with some less than spectacular results.
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"Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" did not feature Edward Furlong returning as John Connor due to one very tragic incident that cost the actor the role.
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"Joker 2" boasts a title that includes a French phrase. Fans will likely want to know what it means and how it could be important to the film's plot.
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Kit Harington just dropped some bad news for "Game of Thrones" fans. According to a recent interview, the spin-off series seems to be completely shelved.
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"Chicago Fire" is making some interesting headlines thanks to a viral TikTok video featuring a car trapped in a building. However, are the two really connected?