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Newsletter
July 17, 2026 Keith Chow

NOC Week in Review: July 11–17, 2026

Greek myths take over the summer box office with The Odyssey and Hadestown, Pattinson’s back in the cowl for The Batman: Part II, Gollum starts filming in New Zealand, and Children of Blood and Bone gets its first look. Plus Tom Cruise’s Digger, this week’s interviews, and more from the NOC crew.

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Tom Hiddleston at the Disney 2026 Upfront Red Carpet
InterviewDocumentaryTelevision
July 17, 2026 Sophia Soto

Tom Hiddleston Previews National Geographic’s ‘Pompeii: Out of Time’

We spoke with host Tom Hiddleston about working on Pompeii: Out of Time. The three-part docudrama will premiere July 22 on National Geographic and begin streaming July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Three Children of Blood and Bone actors sit on thrones indoors.
MoviesFantasy
July 16, 2026 Nikita Francois

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Releases First Look New Images

Paramount Pictures has just shared exclusive first look images with us for the upcoming Children of Blood and Bone film adaptation.

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MoviesTrailers
July 16, 2026 Mike Manalo

Tom Cruise Dishes on ‘Digger’ For New Trailer Launch

Recently, The Nerds of Color had the honor of attending a very special event at the Warner Bros. lot, where the studio unveiled the full trailer for Digger, the highly anticipated collaboration between Tom Cruise and Alejandro Iñárritu.

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The full main cast of 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' pose in costume outdoors
FantasyInterviewMoviesStreaming
July 16, 2026 Nikita Francois

The ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Cast Whisks Us Across Worlds of Whimsy

‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ will premiere on the Disney Channel and Disney+. We had the chance to sit with the cast and discuss what it took to bring this story to life.

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InterviewStreamingTelevision
July 15, 2026 Sophia Soto

Anya Taylor-Joy and Drew Starkey Talk Apple TV’s ‘Lucky’

Sophia Soto spoke with Anya Taylor-Joy and Drew Starkey about Lucky, the new limited series are now streaming on Apple TV. They discuss the relatability of Lucky’s journey, the story’s deeper layers, and more.

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First look at Robert Pattinson in The Batman Part II
DC ComicsMovies
July 15, 2026 Keith Chow

Gotham Freezes Over in ‘The Batman: Part II’ Tease

Matt Reeves shares camera test footage of Robert Pattinson in the cowl in a tease for The Batman Part II. Unfortunately, the movie is also being delayed… again.

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ReviewsMoviesRoundtable
July 15, 2026 Swara Ahmed

NOCs of the Roundtable Review Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Watch Mike and Swara review Christopher Nolan’s latest film, ‘The Odyssey.’

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Eva Noblezada as Eurydice raises a single red flower overhead mid-song, standing beside Reeve Carney as Orpheus, in a scene from the filmed version of Hadestown.
MoviesMusicalsOpinion
July 15, 2026 Keina Chow

‘Hadestown’ and How the Internet Misreads an Old Tale from Way Back When

The internet has decided Orpheus is “neglectful” and “toxic” — and while that reading isn’t without merit, it misses something essential. Ahead of the Hadestown filmed musical hitting theaters July 24, here’s a closer look at the most misunderstood character in the show.

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MoviesFantasy
July 14, 2026 Nikita Francois

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Begins Visually Stunning Production in New Zealand

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum begins filming in New Zealand, and Andy Serkis just shared a preview.

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ReviewsTheatre
July 13, 2026 Edward Hong

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Mexodus’

Mexodus, a live-looping hip-hop new musical created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, is an extraordinary and mind-blowing accomplishment on all levels from its creative, technical, and performance aspects.

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Cover art of Ibrahim Moustafa's RetroActive
InterviewComicsPodcasts
July 13, 2026 Swara Ahmed

The Middle Geeks Episode 81: Interview with Comic Writer and Artist Ibrahim Moustafa

Swara interviews Egyptian American comic creator Ibrahim Moustafa on his career and the upcoming adaptation of his graphic novel, RetroActive.

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Newsletter
July 10, 2026 Keith Chow

NOC Week in Review: July 4–10, 2026

Moana opens this weekend, Sony just ended the disc era, House of the Dragon is escalating fast, Timothée Chalamet debuted the Dune: Part Three trailer, and Lauren has a hot take on The Lost Boys that you need to see. All that and more in the inaugural NOC Week in Review.

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MoviesSci FiTrailers
July 10, 2026 Mike Manalo

Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet Debut the New Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Three’

One of the most anticipated films of the year is the conclusion of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy, Dune: Part Three.

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Catherine Laga'aia as Moana in Disney's live-action MOANA. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2026 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
InterviewMovies
July 10, 2026 Michael Lee

‘Moana’ Cast and Oceanic Story Trust on Honoring Legacy While Grounding the Magic in Live Action

The Moana cast and creative team discuss honoring the film’s legacy through live-action storytelling, music, movement, and Pasifika culture.

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AnimeConventions
July 10, 2026 Edward Hong

WIT Studio Celebrates Legacy and Reveals What’s Next at Anime Expo 2026

At Anime Expo this year, WIT Studio took the Crypto.com Arena stage for their largest panel to date. Part highlight reel, part conversation, “Production I.G x WIT STUDIO Industry Panel 2026” was a celebration of the studios’ catalog and the fans who have championed it through the years.

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(L-R) Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Pua in Disney's live-action MOANA. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2026 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
MoviesReviews
July 8, 2026 Michael Lee

Catherine Lagaʻaia Shines in a Heartfelt but Overly Familiar Live-Action ‘Moana’

Moana is a heartfelt live-action remake with strong performances and richer cultural detail, but it rarely ventures beyond the original.

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A magnifying glass held over a PlayStation gaming console logo
GamingOpinionTech
July 7, 2026 Rob Tate

Play Has No Limits? Sony’s Disc Discontinuation Says Otherwise

A look into digitization and consumer access, through the lens of video games and Sony’s decision to discontinue physical discs.

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TelevisionFantasy
July 6, 2026 Mike Manalo

‘House of the Dragon’ Showrunner Ryan Condal Shares Season 3 Revelations

House of Dragons showrunner Ryan Condal feels the weight in delivering to fans of the Game of Thrones universe. We were lucky enough to attend a press conference with him as he previewed what’s to come in Season 3 of the epic series.

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MoviesBooks
July 4, 2026 Laura Sirikul

For Haymitch’s Birthday, Here’s a Behind-The-Scenes Look at the New ‘Hunger Games’

In honor of Haymitch’s birthday — and the date of the reaping, Lionsgate has released a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming installment of the franchise: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

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AnimationConventionsVideo Games
July 3, 2026 Josephine Chang

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Animated Short Announced at Anime Expo 2026

Sonic the Hedgehog is having its 35th anniversary and here at Anime Expo, SEGA announced a new upcoming Sonic animated short — Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond!

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Anywhere: Sean Gunn, Joshua Burge, and Hayley McFarland as characters in Anywhere standing in a kitchen
ReviewsMovies
July 3, 2026 Valerie Complex

‘Anywhere’ is a Neo-Western Crime Thriller That Goes Nowhere

There is the foundation of an engaging neo-Western buried somewhere inside Adam Seidel’s Anywhere.

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Woman is seen looking down at a notebook inside a music studio.
InterviewMoviesMusic
July 2, 2026 Nikita Francois

‘Girls Like Girls’ Composer Jessica Rose Weiss on Honoring the Story’s Truth

The moving story told in Girls Like Girls is backed by an emotional and heartfelt score by composer Jessica Rose Weiss. We had the chance to speak with her to discuss how she collaborated with director Hayley Kiyoko and how the film’s music helped bring the story to life.

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