Tim Lammers - Looper

Location

Minnesota

School

Minnesota State University – Mankato
Brown College

Expertise

Star Wars, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Films Of Tim Burton

• For online, print, magazines, radio, and television, Tim has conducted more than 2,000 interviews throughout his career with several of the biggest names in the film and television industry. That includes actors Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Harrison Ford, Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves, Robert De Niro, Viola Davis, Salma Hayek, Nicolas Cage, and Charlize Theron; and filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola, Tim Burton, James Cameron, Kenneth Branagh, Christopher Nolan, Jodie Foster, and Ridley Scott.
• Tim is the author of the eBook "Direct Conversations: The Animated Films of Tim Burton," which includes a foreword by Tim Burton. Tim interviewed Burton and several of his actors and crew members, and he has done dozens of more interviews for the eBook's second edition, which is in the works.
• Since 2013, Tim has reviewed films for two major market radio stations in Minneapolis, as well as pair of stations in outstate Minnesota and two major podcasts based in Minneapolis. Also, for eight years he appeared weekly as a film critic for the NBC-TV affiliate station in Minneapolis.

Experience

Tim is a veteran entertainment reporter who has written for dozens of network television affiliate websites and major entertainment outlets since 1999. Part of his experience was as the national entertainment news editor for 10 years for the Internet Broadcasting Network (which was eventually acquired by Nexstar Broadcasting), an online platform that at its peak provided written and video content to more than 70 network television affiliates across the United States including sites for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and The CW. In the fall of 2020, Tim began contributing to Looper as a feature writer, news writer, and interviewer.

Education

While Tim first earned two bachelor of science degrees in political science and law enforcement from Minnesota State University in Mankato, he shifted his career focus to journalism by returning to school at Brown College to earn a certificate in radio and television broadcasting. Tim's writing career began at a small market newspaper outside of Minneapolis, which led to his work in magazines and eventually, online journalism — where he applied his skills as a radio and television broadcaster as well.

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Stories By Tim Lammers

• Spaceman Director Reveals The Unusual Adam Sandler Movie That Inspired His Casting - Exclusive

  Adam Sandler's role in an early 2000s film captured the attention of director Johan Renck and led to him being cast in the latter's new sci-fi drama "Spaceman."

• Adam Sandler Thinks Playing A Superhero Would Be 'Awful For Everybody' - Exclusive

  Teamed with "Spaceman" co-star Paul Dano for an exclusive interview with Looper, Adam Sandler mulled over the idea of playing a superhero or a supervillain.

• Director Johan Renck Explains How Spaceman's Stars Humanize His Heady Cosmic Drama - Exclusive Interview

  In an exclusive interview with Looper, Johan Renck explains what makes "Spaceman" soar, including crucial performances by Adam Sandler and Paul Dano.

• Adam Sandler & Paul Dano Reveal Why Spaceman Is 'Definitely A New Vibe' - Exclusive Interview

  In an exclusive interview with Looper, Adam Sandler and Paul Dano discussed their unique turns in Netflix's "Spaceman."

• Winnie The Pooh Horror Movie Director Blames Marvel For Bad Reviews - Here's Why

  "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" director Rhys Frake-Waterfield feels it isn't fair to compare his micro-budgeted project to the MCU's big-budget productions.

• Why Ian McDiarmid Calls Palpatine's Hated Star Wars Return 'Strangely Satisfying'

  To say that Palpatine's return in "Rise of Skywaker" was divisive is an understatement. But if anyone was on board with the decision, it was Ian McDiarmid.

• Why Matthew Morrison Tried To Leave Glee Before Cory Monteith's Death

  Before Cory Monteith's tragic passing at the age of 31, "Glee" star Matthew Morrison was getting ready to leave the highly popular Fox series.

• Marvel's Fantastic Four Movie Reveals Final Casting & Release Date

  It's official, Fantastic Four fans! Marvel Studios has finally announced who will be starring in the First Family and when we can see them on the big screen.

• Why Sylvester Stallone Wants Ryan Gosling To Play One Of His Most Iconic Characters

  It took one dinner with Ryan Gosling for Sylvester Stallone to conclude that he wants the "Barbie" star to play the now-legendary role of John Rambo.

• This Is Us Star Milo Ventimiglia Won't Audition For Batman Again - Here's Why

  Here's why Milo Ventimiglia won't be trying out again for the role of Batman, which eventually went to Robert Patinson in the Caped Crusader's 2022 film.

• The Huge Marvel Series Pedro Pascal Auditioned For Before Fantastic Four

  At around the time Netflix got him to play Javier Peña on "Narcos," Pedro Pascal was auditioning for a role on the streamer's Marvel series "Daredevil."

• How Much Are Super Bowl Halftime Show Performers Paid?

  Playing at the Super Bowl halftime show may be a career highlight for many a musician, but the truth is they don't get paid a cent to perform at the big game.

• Why Leonardo DiCaprio Had A Problem With Meryl Streep's Don't Look Up Nude Scene

  Per "Don't Look Up" director Adam McKay, Leonardo DiCaprio wasn't comfortable with Meryl Streep's nude scene ... despite the fact it involved a body double.

• Margot Robbie Signs Huge Warner Bros. Film Deal After Barbie - Here's What It Means

  Warner Bros. is still enjoying the massive "Barbie" wave as the studio has just inked a major deal with Margot Robbie. Here is what the deal entails.

• Fantastic Four's Original Thing Actor Confirmed Whether That Deadpool 3 Photo Is Real

  According to Michael Chiklis, who played The Thing in Fox's Fantastic Four films, the alleged leaked photo of his character on the set of Deadpool 3 is a fake.

• Pawn Stars 2024 Return Gets An Update After The Death Of Rick Harrison's Son Adam

  Following the death of Adam Harrison, we are now finding out what "Pawn Stars" producers have in mind when it comes to the show's return timeline.

• James Cameron Rejected Arnold Schwarzenegger's Gruesome Terminator 2 Pitch

  Arnold Schwarzenegger's idea for "Terminator 2" stood in stark contrast to the vision James Cameron had for the sci-fi action sequel.

• Christopher Nolan Isn't Shy About His Love For The Fast & Furious Franchise

  "Oppenheimer" director Christopher Nolan discusses his genuine love for the Fast & Furious franchise, sharing that it is not a guilty pleasure for him.

• Dakota Johnson's True Feelings About The 'Nepo Baby' Criticism

  Dakota Johnson took aim at the "nepo baby" controversy during an appearance on "Saturday Night Live." Now, she's sharing more feelings about the criticism.

• The Harry Potter Star Who Was Originally Cast As Bellatrix Lestrange

  Though the role ultimately went to Helena Bonham Carter, Helen McCrory was originally cast as Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films.

• How Basic Instinct's Sex Scene Left Cannes Film Festival Attendees Overwhelmed

  "Basic Instinct" generated immediate buzz upon its release, to say the least. After its premiere, it left viewers at the Cannes Film Festival stunned.

• Kate Winslet's Titanic Nude Scene Led To Some Extremely Awkward Moments

  Kate Winslet has spoken about how Rose's nude scene in "Titanic" has led to awkward fan encounters, even decades later: "I don't sign that [picture]."

• 3 Fast And Furious Stars Have A Rare Contract Clause With A Wild Demand

  Three of the stars from the "Fast and Furious" franchise have contract clauses that demand a level of fairness when it comes to a key feature of the films.

• The Weird Reason Brands Can't Say 'Super Bowl' In Their Commercials

  Advertisers aren't allowed to directly mention the Super Bowl in their television spots. As it turns out, the reason is pretty weird -- and pretty expensive.

• The Real Reason Patrick Stewart Stormed Off The Star Trek: The Next Generation Set

  Longtime "Star Trek" fans will likely be interested to learn just what made acting veteran Patrick Stewart storm off the set of "The Next Generation."

• Star Trek's Patrick Stewart Admits He Copied One Thing From William Shatner

  Patrick Stewart did everything he could to differentiate Picard from William Shatner's Kirk, except for one thing he copied from the classic captain.

• Patrick Stewart Hated Two Star Trek Movies More Than Fans Likely Think

  In his memoir, Patrick Stewart expressed his dislike of two of the films he starred in as Picard, to the point he no longer wanted anything to do with sci-fi.

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