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August 21, 2026 Keith Chow

NOC Week in Review: August 15-21, 2026

D23 coverage all week, plus interviews with the Outer Banks cast, Camp Rock 3’s Casey Trotter, and The End of Oak Street’s Jordan Alexa Davis — and reviews of Coyote vs. Acme, Slava Ukraini!, The Samurai and the Prisoner, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, and why Laika’s Wildwood is one to watch.

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MarvelPodcasts
August 21, 2026 Keina Chow

‘The Basement Yard’ Will Officially be Part of the MCU

This morning, to prepare fans for Avengers: Doomsday, Disney and Marvel Studios has announced the Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast to be hosted The Basement Yard’s biggest nerd, Frank Alvarez and the MCU’s biggest nerd, Ms. Marvel herself, Iman Vellani.

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An armored rider on horseback, sword raised, looks out over a vast smoke-filled battlefield in a still from Laika’s Wildwood.
AnimationMoviesStop Motion
August 20, 2026 Mike Manalo

Why Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Needs to Be On Your Most Anticipated Films List

Laika’s Wildwood is a bold, big-swing stop-motion epic — and a defiant statement about handcrafted artistry in an industry increasingly tempted by AI shortcuts.

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Outer Banks. (L to R) Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Drew Starkey as Rafe, Chase Stokes as John B, Madison Bailey as Kiara, Carlacia Grant as Cleo in season 5 of Outer Banks.
InterviewStreamingTelevision
August 20, 2026 Sophia Soto

The Stars of ‘Outer Banks’ Discuss the Final Season and Their “Gold” Moments

After five seasons, Outer Banks has come to an end, and we had the chance to speak with Chase Stokes, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Carlacia Grant one last time. Please note: these interviews will contain major spoilers.

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Actor Casey Trotter holding drumsticks
InterviewMusicTelevision
August 19, 2026 Nikita Francois

‘Camp Rock 3’ Star Casey Trotter on Daring Drumming

From singing and dancing to drumming with a solo number, Casey Trotter electrifies the screen with his performance as Cliff in Camp Rock 3, the newest installment in the Camp Rock franchise. We had a chance to chat about his early beginnings, learning how to drum, and what his film preparation was like.

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An animated Wile E. Coyote sits between Kevin Avery (Will Forte) and Paige Avery (Lana Condor) in a car at night, both looking startled, in Coyote vs. Acme.
AnimationMoviesReviews
August 19, 2026 Michael Lee

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Finds the Heart Beneath the Anvils and Explosions

Coyote vs. Acme is a film whose own against-the-odds journey to theaters mirrors its underdog hero’s refusal to quit.

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James Morris and Jasmine Kimiko stand together in a quiet moment from Slava Ukraini! (or Waiting for Elon).
ReviewsTheatre
August 19, 2026 Edward Hong

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Slava Ukraini!’

A Few Thoughts Theater Company’s inaugural production of Slava Ukraini! (or Waiting for Elon) is a very strong start with a strong ensemble cast, interesting setup packed with urgent relevancy, and fantastic direction.

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Lord In the Samurai and the Prisoner, character Lord Murashige rallies a room full of other lords
ReviewsMovies
August 18, 2026 Valerie Complex

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ is an Anti-War Murder Mystery

Kiyoshi Kurosawa turns a 16th-century samurai siege into a whodunit and anti-war parable, using a murder mystery inside a besieged castle to ask what violence does to the people trapped inside systems built on it.

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ConventionsMoviesTelevision
August 18, 2026 Mike Manalo

D23 Expo 2026 Recap: What’s Next for Disney Films and Television

Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and Disney Animation brought the reveals at D23 Expo 2026 — from Incredibles III to Frozen III and Starfighter. Here’s our full recap, plus where Disney’s diversity still falls short.

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MoviesInterviewSci Fi
August 18, 2026 Mike Manalo

Breakout Star Jordan Alexa Davis Dishes on Dinosaurs at ‘The End of Oak Street’

The End of Oak Street may star some heavy hitters, like Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. However a great deal of the film’s heart comes directly from its younger cast. Among them, is breakout star Jordan Alexa Davis, playing the role of Jeannette Christiansen in the Amblin-esque tentpole film.

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In Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, characters Billy and Kris watch a movie. Kris looks enthralled, Billy looks indifferent.
ReviewsHorrorMovies
August 17, 2026 Valerie Complex

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Turns Slasher Nostalgia into a Queer Fever Dream

Jane Schoenbrun’s “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” reimagines the slasher franchise as a sexy, strange, and deeply queer fever dream about desire, dysphoria, and transformation, led by standout performances from Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson.

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Theme ParksConventions
August 16, 2026 Michael Lee

D23 Unveils Spider-Man Land and New Rides for Disney’s International Parks

From Shanghai’s first-ever Spider-Man land to a new Lion King ride at Disneyland Paris, here’s everything Disney announced for its international parks at D23.

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Tom Holland, Minnie Mouse, and Walker Scobell
ComicsConventionsGamingTelevision
August 16, 2026 Nikita Francois

Marvel, Lorcana, and ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Panels Bewitch D23

From an Amazing Spider-Man #1000 tease to new Percy Jackson and the Olympians castings, here’s everything revealed across the Marvel Fanfare, Lorcana, Spider-Man, and Percy Jackson panels at D23.

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Theme ParksConventions
August 16, 2026 Michael Lee

Disney Reveals Villains Land, First-Ever ‘Coco’ Ride, and New Avengers Attractions

From a Coco dark ride to a new Avengers expansion, Villains Land, and the end of the Disco Yeti era, here’s everything Disney revealed about its parks at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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Model kneeling with a mini backpack
ConventionsFashion
August 15, 2026 Nikita Francois

Loungefly Brings Bustling Boardwalk Vibes to D23

Today, Loungefly invited us to an exclusive behind-the-scenes booth tour to take a look at their D23 Loungefly Pier. Inside, guests are able to play games, win prizes, and shop from a large variety of D23-exclusive merch, including their popular backpacks.

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Stylized "X-Men" title graphic with a golden X-shaped logo mark, used as the D23 X-Men casting announcement's featured image.
MarvelConventions
August 15, 2026 Mike Manalo

Marvel Studios Electrifies D23 Expo with ‘X-Men’ Announcements and More

Kevin Feige closed out D23’s Entertainment Showcase with the reveal of Marvel Studios’ new X-Men cast, led by Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, plus Avengers: Doomsday footage and a VisionQuest trailer.

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Newsletter
August 14, 2026 Keith Chow

NOC Week in Review: August 8-14, 2026

A bunch of the NOC crew is headed to Anaheim for D23, but first: HBO’s Lanterns, The End of Oak Street, X-Men ’97 season 2, Coyote vs. Acme, and more from the week that was.

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Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, wearing a blue jacket and carrying a bag, walking alone at dusk in a promotional image for HBO's "Lanterns."
DC ComicsReviewsTelevision
August 14, 2026 Dominic Mah

NOC Review: ‘Lanterns’ Spotlights John Stewart’s Arc with a ‘True Detective’ Vibe

HBO’s Lanterns reimagines Green Lantern as a moody detective story with a True Detective vibe, anchored by a standout performance from Aaron Pierre as John Stewart.

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MarvelAnimationReviews
August 14, 2026 Swara Ahmed

NOCs of the Roundtable Review ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2

Swara, Mike, and Michael review the second season of X-Men ’97, discussing what worked and what didn’t work, how behind the scenes issues affected the quality of the season, why it’s still teh best of Marvel TV and especially on Disney+, and where they hope the show goes in Season 3.

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Composers The Newton Brothers, John Andrew Grush and Taylor Newton Stewart, composited over animated X-Men '97 characters including Professor X, Magneto, and Storm.
MarvelAnimationMusic
August 13, 2026 Nikita Francois

‘X-Men ’97’ Composers The Newton Brothers on Emotional Scoring

Composers The Newton Brothers — John Andrew Grush and Taylor Newton Stewart — open up about scoring X-Men ’97 Season 2, from character-driven musical motifs to knowing when silence hits harder than a score.

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Wile E. Coyote crouches atop a truck on a city street at night in a live-action scene from Coyote vs. Acme.
MoviesAnimationInterview
August 12, 2026 Victoria Wade

Voice Actor Eric Bauza Talks ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ and its Journey to the Big Screen

Voice actor Eric Bauza opens up about Coyote vs. Acme, the long-shelved Looney Tunes courtroom comedy finally hitting theaters on August 28, and what its release means for fans who fought to save it.

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Director David Robert Mitchell and producer JJ Abrams laugh during a junket interview for The End of Oak Street, with the film's title and a dinosaur silhouette visible on the screen behind them.
Sci FiInterviewMovies
August 12, 2026 Mike Manalo

JJ Abrams and David Robert Mitchell Discuss the Mysteries at ‘The End of Oak Street’

JJ Abrams and David Robert Mitchell talk mystery boxes, dinosaurs, and blending Amblin-style nostalgia with ’80s B-movie chaos in their new film, The End of Oak Street, out August 14.

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MoviesReviewsSci Fi
August 12, 2026 Swara Ahmed

‘The End of Oak Street’ is a Refreshingly Fun, Emotional, and Thrilling New Classic

In The End of Oak Street, director David Robert Mitchell trades ’80s nostalgia signaling for genuine emotional stakes, delivering a scientifically meticulous, thrilling, and surprisingly moving dinosaur epic anchored by Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.

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