Jennifer Roy-Contributor

Jennifer Roy

Contributor

January, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in English and History (2007), Master of Arts in English (2010), Doctor of Philosophy in English (2020)
Star Wars, Horror, Science Fiction
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About Jennifer Roy

Jennifer Roy is a children's literature scholar and a freelance writer. She currently is working as as a flex editor and on writing content for Game Rant. She received her Ph. D. in English in 2020. A common thread of her scholarly work is a focus on the use of adaptation and particular motifs to tell and retell stories.

Industry Focus

Jennifer wrote for CBR from 2021-2025, and she worked as a Premium Content Editor for the site from 2023-2025. She now works as a freelance writer for Game Rant. While her main focus has been writing about Star Wars, she also writes about horror in movies, television and comics. She also has been a guest on Book Squad Goals, discussing horror and fairy tales.

Favorite Movies

Jennifer has been a major Star Wars fan since her father started giving her Star Wars books when she was 8 years old. She loves Star Wars in all of its forms, but she has been particularly enjoying the High Republic era. She also enjoys other sci-fi and fantasy, but her favorite genre is horror.

Favorite Games

Jennifer is an avid TTRPG player, focusing on D&D 5e, PbTA games, and other systems. For video games, Jennifer's favorites range from the Dragon Age series, spot-the-difference horror games like the I'm on Observation Duty series, classics like Super Mario RPG and the Mario Kart series, and cozier titles such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley.

Latest

A still from Dead Man's Party: A Knives Out Game
The Next Big Cozy Video Game Franchise Might Already Exist on Netflix

There are many great cozy games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, but players might find that the next big hit already exists on Netflix.

Yoda, Luke, and Qui Gon Jinn
10 Strongest Green Lightsaber Users in Star Wars, Ranked

From Qui-Gon Jinn to Luke Skywalker, these are the most powerful Jedi in Star Wars to use a green blade.

Darth Maul, Vader, and Kylo Ren
10 Strongest Red Lightsaber Users in Star Wars, Ranked

From Inquisitors like the First Brother to Sith Lords like Darth Vader, these are the most powerful red lightsaber users in the Star Wars franchise.

Savage Opress readies his lightsaber in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Savage Opress' Tragic Star Wars: The Clone Wars Fate Still Haunts Maul

While Obi-Wan Kenobi's defeat of Maul seems to be his driving force, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord proves Maul's greatest loss was Savage Opress.

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James Gunn Reveals Lanterns Release Date on HBO Max

Fans have been anticipating the new Lanterns series, and James Gunn has finally revealed its exact HBO Max release date.

Zach Cregger Resident Evil
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Trailer is Bleak, Lonely, & Horrifying

Zach Cregger's take on the Resident Evil franchise follows a new lone hero against the zombie hordes.

Maul Acquires a Possible New Apprentice in Maul Season 1, Episode 1
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Kills Off Major Character

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord shows the excess cruelty of the Empire, but this shocking death may lead to new rebellions.

The Eleventh Brother arrives in Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord
Who Is the Eleventh Brother in Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord?

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord now has two Inquisitors hunting Maul and the Jedi, and the Eleventh Brother raises the stakes as the search continues.

Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray sit near a speeder for Star Wars Starfighter
Everything We Know About Star Wars: Starfighter

While Star Wars: Starfighter's plot remains under wraps, the film promises to chart a new course into the post-Skywalker Saga galaxy.

Inquisitor Marrok stands on top of a train in a tunnel in Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord's Inquisitor Marrok Has a Complicated Legacy

Inquisitor Marrok appears throughout the Star Wars eras, and his past and future may influence his trajectory in Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord.

Maul Makes His Return in Maul Season 1, Episode 1
When Does Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Take Place?

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord highlights a crucial time period in both Maul's life and in the Empire's rise.

Harrison Ford accepts the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
Harrison Ford's Lifetime Achievement Award Speech Is an Introspective Look at Acting

Harrison Ford received the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his multiple iconic roles like Han Solo and Indiana Jones.

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KPop Demon Hunters Teams Up with McDonald's For a New Meal Deal

McDonald's will be offering Huntr/x and Saja Boys inspired meals for fans of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.

Huntrix Stands Triumphant After What It Sounds Like in KPop Demon Hunters
Netflix Confirms KPop Demon Hunters Sequel

Netflix finally confirmed KPop Demon Hunters' sequel, meaning that fans will get to see the continuing adventures of Huntrix's Rumi, Mira and Zoey.

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Triassic Dinoaurs in Jurassic Park
The Jurassic Park Franchise Needs to Go Triassic with Its Dinosaurs

While the Jurassic Park franchise mainly contains Cretaceous period dinosaurs, going into earlier eras like the Triassic could reinvigorate the films.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy and Brendan Fraser
Lee Cronin's The Mummy Offers a New Take on Classic Horror

Like Stephen King's Pet Semetary before it, Lee Cronin's The Mummy shows that sometimes dead is better.

Rey with Yellow Lightsaber, Kylo Ren with Red Lightsaber, and Luke Skywalker with Green Lightsaber
Every Single Star Wars Movie and TV Show Currently on Hold

With the change in leadership at Lucasfilm, many Star Wars projects are currently on hold, leaving fans wondering if they will ever make it to screen.

Harvester and Will Smith in Independance Day
The Highest-Grossing & Best Sci-Fi Movie of 1996 Deserves Another Sequel

With the 30th anniversary of Independence Day this year, the franchise deserves another chance to expand the story.

Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin in American Born Chinese
Michelle Yeoh’s Role in the 2026 Winter Olympics, Explained

The 2026 Winter Olympics have been a star studded affair, but Michelle Yeoh's role extends further than the red carpet.

Grogu and Madalorian in Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu poster
Everything We Know About The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie

With the newest entry in the Star Wars film franchise just months away, here's everything we know so far about The Mandalorian & Grogu.