Catherine Lai

With Us Since
2022
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Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
School
University of Waterloo, Toronto Metropolitan University
Expertise
Star Trek, Game of Thrones, Survivor
  • Catherine is a co-author of the book "The Unofficial Harry Potter Character Compendium."
  • She has provided media coverage of multiple sci-fi and fantasy conventions in both Canada and the United States.
  • Her preferred TV rewatch style is an unhinged method of going backward and forward over her favorite scenes to analyze every detail.

Experience

Catherine has been a professional editor and proofreader since 2019. Since joining Static Media in 2022, she has edited for various publications, such as Looper and House Digest, before moving to TVLine in 2026. She was also a news writer, copy editor, and manager for the Harry Potter website MuggleNet for 12 years. With a passion for stories, she has worked in trade publishing and contributed to several book and magazine publications. As an expert in TV journalism, Catherine enjoys covering the latest news about all kinds of television productions, from large sci-fi and fantasy franchises to small-budget series and reality TV.

Education

Catherine holds a bachelor's degree in geography from the University of Waterloo. She also has a graduate certificate in publishing from Toronto Metropolitan University, with an editorial focus.

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