Writing, and playing dnd.
Lord of the rings. (Yes, that is the basic answer but those movies are on top for a reason!)
I didn't watch much tv growing up so it is hard for me to have a favorite. I will go with Bleach for now. Not really so much for the story but the world building in it fascinates me.
I have much enjoyed the Temeraire books.
None, no one writer has impressed me enough to be my favorite.
Maybe the Legend of Zelda games, or Elder Scroll, but I might also go with pokemon. I like games with a lot of story and lore to dig into.