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W. Andrew Powell

W. Andrew Powell
W. Andrew Powell is a writer, photographer, and videographer with over 25 years of experience covering entertainment. After launching The GATE in 2001, his interests have expanded to include travel, lifestyle, gadgets, food, and whisky. Andrew is a member of the Critics Choice association, and the Travel Media Association of Canada.
- Contests & Giveaways
Disney was a big part of my childhood, from the moment I started watching TV to my first movie, so getting to my first ever Destination D23 was such a big deal.
Ron Funches has the most infectious laugh, and he’s one of the warmest comedians that I’ve ever interviewed. Even at his most serious, he seems a bit mischievous, with a joie de vivre that’s always makes me smile.
Disney Parks shared lots of news all week long, and they saved some exciting announcements for the fans today at the first full day of Destination D23 events.
- Television
Painkiller EP Eric Newman & author Barry Meier on dramatizing the origin of the opioid crisis
We spoke to Eric Newman & Barry Meier about Netflix’s Painkiller and the origin of the opioid crisis, and the pain caused by OxyContin.
Google’s Pixel Tablet is a subtle shift for the market, and it’s incredibly appealing with an excellent overall design.
- Film
Filmmaker Emilce Quevedo Díaz turns the camera on her family for powerful Colombian documentary, We The Women
Filmmaker Emilce Quevedo Díaz brings light and connection to her family’s story of generational trauma in the documentary We The Women, with a deeply moving, sad, and yet hopeful glimpse into the past and present.
My family and I are excited about this one. Disney Cruise Line invited me to a special event this summer, revealing details for their sixth ship, the Disney Treasure.
When visiting Chicago, one restaurant that you need to try is 5 Rabanitos in Pilsen, and they make the most authentic Mexican food around.
For the content creators, we need to talk more about SSD backups, and the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 is an excellent, dependable, and most importantly, rugged, solution.