Hear Chris Pratt’s Voice in ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Trailer
Ever since it was announced, the most important issue on the Internet, plaguing all of humanity, was what Chris Pratt’s voice would sound like as Mario. And after months of speculation, panic, and memes, today Universal, Nintendo, and Illumination finally revealed the answer.
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FDI Cast 155: All Drinks Must Be Delivered with a Rocket Pop
Brandon checks in and recounts his adventures in the OC.
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NOC Review: ‘Werewolf by Night’ is a Bloody, Brilliant Good Time
We’ve talked at length about how Phase 4 is the most controversial of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And while I’ve been perfectly satisfied with it, not everything has worked for everyone, even many of the entries I’ll proudly defend. But for the most part, if there’s one thing you simply cannot deny about this phase, it’s how ambitious it’s been; both in the risks Marvel Studios has taken, and the creative liberties it has given its directors. Case in point, the latest risk the studio has to offer, the terrific Werewolf by Night!
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Under Armour’s Project Rock x ‘Black Adam’ Performance Wear is Now Available
With only two weeks until “the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe” changes with the release of Black Adam, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC have revealed a most electrifying assortment of related merch, including the launch of Under Armour’s highly anticipated Black Adam collab under Dwayne Johnson’s Project Rock performance brand.
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Brandon Flynn and Odessa A’zion Talk ‘Hellraiser’ and All Things Horror
Brandon Flynn and Odessa A’zion star as Matt and Riley in Hellraiser. The movie will begin streaming October 7, exclusively on Hulu.
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Drew Starkey and Adam Faison Discuss Reinventing ‘Hellraiser’
Drew Starkey and Adam Faison play Trevor and Colin in Hellraiser. The movie will begin streaming October 7, exclusively on Hulu.
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Rodger Bumpass and Carolyn Lawrence Talk ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’
Rodger Bumpass and Carolyn Lawrence voice the beloved characters of Squidward and Sandy in Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, which is the first original spinoff of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants. The series was recently picked up for a second season. New episodes are now streaming on Paramount+.
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Olivia Liang is Ready for Nicky to “Figure it All Out” This Season on ‘Kung Fu’
Olivia Liang knows what the fans want.
“The state of Hicky,” Liang laughs.
The Kung Fu star, who plays Nicky Shen, is prepping for press week as the third season premieres this Wednesday. She is ready to answer all the pressing questions that fans want to know, especially regarding Nicky’s love life.
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Hard NOC Life 285: Welcome to the MC-Hugh
This episode was recorded before Marvel dropped the Wakanda Forever trailer so tune in next week for thoughts on that! In the meantime, Britney, Keith, and Dominic weigh in on Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine in Deadpool III, reported trouble on the Blade set, and the latest She-Hulk and Andor episodes.
Namor Makes a Grand Entrance in the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Trailer
Marvel Studios has released the newest trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It’s a sequel that promises to be one of the most exciting and also most emotional as it respectfully addresses the tragic loss of the beloved King T’Challa, played Chadwick Boseman, who sadly died of cancer in 2020. But rather than recast the role, Marvel decided to pass on the title of Black Panther to a different character, one that has yet to be revealed to the world.
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‘Kung Fu’ Showrunners Give a Season 3 Sneak Peek and Answer Our Shipping Questions
Kung Fu third season returns this week and there’s A LOT to digest after the earthquake of last season that shook more than just the ground — Harmony Dumplings was left in shambles; Althea’s (Shannon Dang) career took a turn for the worse after hacking into everyone’s location (to save them); Dennis (Tony Chung) has been cut off from his family; Zhilan (Yvonne Chapman) is stuck in the other dimension; Henry (Eddie Liu) left on his own adventure; and, Nicky (Olivia Liang) now has to figure out lift without a warrior’s purpose and a boyfriend.
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‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ Has Found Its Writer
In, perhaps, what is expected to be the biggest installment the MCU has seen since Avengers: Endgame, 2025’s Avengers: Secret Wars has now officially found a writer!
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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Talks Bringing Zipp to Life in ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan voices Zipp in My Little Pony: Make Your Mark. The series builds on the television special, which debuted in the “Top 10” for Children’s programming on Netflix. New episodes are now streaming!
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Guillermo del Toro Opens a New Trailer for His ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’
T-Minus one day until Spooky Season is officially upon us! We have 31 days of spookiness ahead of us until All Hallow’s Eve (er… Halloween in layman’s terms). And we can’t talk about the Halloween season without bringing up one of today’s modern masters of monster movies: filmmaking legend Guillermo del Toro!
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The Middle Geeks Episode 43: ‘Ramy’ Season 3 Review
Tariq Raouf joins us once again to review the third season of Ramy, out on Hulu now!
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Six Seasons and a ‘Community’ Movie
As if there aren’t enough services to subscribe to, Peacock just made an announcement that will finally get me to splurge on NBCUniversal’s streamer: seven years after it got its sixth season (albeit on Yahoo Screen, whatever that is), Community will finally get its movie too!
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Hasan Minhaj on Pushing the Envelope as ‘The King’s Jester’
On October 4, Hasan Minhaj makes his triumphant return to Netflix with his newest special, The King’s Jester. In advance of the special’s global premiere, I had the chance to sit down with Hasan to ask about his process (and troll him about Kumail Nanjiani and the Sacramento Kings).
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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Cast on Becoming a Part of Family Halloween Traditions
When the first Hocus Pocus was released 29 years ago, it received little fanfare. But despite its critical and commercial shortcomings, the film became a cult classic and built a coven that would demand a sequel. And since we are living in the streaming age, a Hocus Pocus 2 has a place where that could work.
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Everything We Know About Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’
The subtle change in temperature and the color of the leaves means that the seasons are changing — Summer Movie season to Oscar Season, that is! And leading the change among the numerous contenders bound for Oscar gold and glory is the latest from the greatest director of our time, Steven Spielberg: The Fabelmans. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming awards hopeful, hitting theaters November 11.
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Teases Concept Art and Release Date
It’s been five years since the release of 20th Century Studios’ post-apocalyptic sci-fi film War of the Planet of the Apes. While the finale closed the book on Caesar’s story, it still left plenty of room for more stories to tell and an expansion of the mythology that started back in 2011. Now, we are getting a first tease of what’s to come in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
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‘Strange World’ Creators on Modernizing Classic Pulp Action-Adventures
The legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios has built its rich history of films on innovative animation technology and bold storytelling. And while we’ve seen hit animated musical features, Strange World leans heavily into the action-adventure genre while also telling timeless stories about family legacy. And as the 61st animated feature, Strange World takes much of its inspiration from the pages of pulp magazines that asked its readers to go on a journey beyond what’s possible.
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Octavio Pisano Talks ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ on the Season Premiere Red Carpet
Octavio Pisano plays Detective Joe Velasco on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. New episodes of season 24 air Thursday nights at 9 PM ET on NBC. It is the longest-running primetime live-action series of all time. During the Law & Order Season Premiere red carpet, I had the opportunity to interview the actor!
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One Way or Another ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Will Get Ya
Hocus Pocus kids of the ’90s have waited a long time for a sequel to happen. Its poor critical and commercial reception wouldn’t have justified a sequel. And yet, since its release, it has gathered a rather powerful coven, one that demanded a sequel be made. So, after nearly three decades of waiting, Disney has delivered Hocus Pocus 2, which brings the Sanderson sisters back for some wicked good fun while also building upon the mythology with a modern and emotionally nuanced story.
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