‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Trailer Reveals the Man Behind the Rainbow Connection

Disney+ has released the official trailer for Jim Henson Idea Man. Directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, the documentary chronicles the story of extraordinary artist and visionary Jim Henson who helped shape pop culture into what it is today with his ingenious storytelling and puppeteering.

Continue reading “‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Trailer Reveals the Man Behind the Rainbow Connection”

Yuyu Kitamura on Solving Mysteries with the ‘Dead Boy Detectives’

The Sandman Universe is expanding! Neil Gaiman’s dark, fanciful creations are coming to life in ways we never could have imagined, thanks to Netflix. And spinning off from the popular series, The Sandman is a wondrous, quirky new supernatural adventure series, Dead Boy Detectives! We were able to speak with star Yuyu Kitamura recently about the upcoming series!

Continue reading “Yuyu Kitamura on Solving Mysteries with the ‘Dead Boy Detectives’”

Gold House Teams with McKinsey & Company to Research AAPI Media Representation

We’ve come a long way since I first wrote a New York Times editorial about the lack of opportunity for AAPIs in Hollywood. In the ensuing eight years since that was published, AAPI-led films and shows have swept the Oscars and the Emmys, anchored both the DC and Marvel Cinematic Universes, and broken box office records.

Continue reading “Gold House Teams with McKinsey & Company to Research AAPI Media Representation”

It’s a Bruce Lee Year: Return of the Year of ‘Enter the Dragon’

Have you even watched Enter the Dragon recently? Nielsen reporting suggests that maybe you have.

Bruce Lee’s iconic influence, epitomized by Enter the Dragon, sparked a pop-culture revolution, and remains perhaps THE critical moment for Asian Americans in Western cinema.

Continue reading “It’s a Bruce Lee Year: Return of the Year of ‘Enter the Dragon’”

Hard NOC Life 337: Across the Snyderverse

On this condensed episode of Hard NOC Life, we’re sharing the audio from Dominic’s interviews with Zack Snyder and the cast of Rebel Moon: Part 2 — The Scargiver. But first, Keith has some thoughts about Pearl Jam’s new album, Atarashii Gakko’s Coachella breakout, and why Michael Jordan’s Playground is his favorite Snyderverse destination.

Continue reading “Hard NOC Life 337: Across the Snyderverse”

Full Trailer for ‘The Watchers’ Demands to Be Watched

The Summer of Shyamalan is coming! With the debut of the trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s next film Trap last week, and now the latest trailer for Ishana Night Shyamalan’s The Watchers today, we are getting a double dose of creepy from the family Shyamalan this summer, like a traumatically twisted von Trapp family performance!

Continue reading “Full Trailer for ‘The Watchers’ Demands to Be Watched”

Donnie Wahlberg on His ‘Blue Bloods’ Family, Connecting with Fans, and On-Set Memories

Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan on Blue Bloods. The series is currently in its fourteenth season, which will be split into two parts and conclude in fall 2024. New episodes air on Fridays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS and are available to stream live on Paramount+.

Continue reading “Donnie Wahlberg on His ‘Blue Bloods’ Family, Connecting with Fans, and On-Set Memories”

LFG Build a Snowman in the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer

Superhero team-ups don’t get any bigger than this. Well, unless you have whisky dick of the claws, which is quite common in Wolverines over 40, according to Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds). That’s right, Marvel has released the newest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, and judging by the look of it, the highly anticipated sequel will make us all smile.

Continue reading “LFG Build a Snowman in the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer”

Henry Golding on Joining ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is currently blasting its way through cinemas right now. And part of the reason why this one is such a great time is because of the wonderful ensemble. Now you can’t be an ungentlemanly ministry without an expert demolitionist. Thankfully, this ministry has the perfect man for the job! Playing Freddy Alvarez is the ever-charming Henry Golding! We were able to sit down with the dashing ungentlemanly gentleman recently to talk about Guy Ritchie’s latest!

Continue reading “Henry Golding on Joining ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’”

Jurnee Smollett Discusses ‘We Grown Now’ and Working Behind the Camera

Jurnee Smollett executive produces and portrays Dolores in We Grown Now. You can currently see the film in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago theaters and it will later be released nationwide on April 26.

Continue reading “Jurnee Smollett Discusses ‘We Grown Now’ and Working Behind the Camera”

‘Rebel Moon Part 2’ Interviews: Zack Snyder, Djimon Hounsou’s Birthday, Acting Evil, and Karaoke

I recently got to chat with the filmmakers and cast of Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver, premiering today on Netflix.

Continue reading “‘Rebel Moon Part 2’ Interviews: Zack Snyder, Djimon Hounsou’s Birthday, Acting Evil, and Karaoke”

‘The Fall Guy’ Live Stunt Show Comes to Universal Studios for a Limited Time

The Fall Guy is a love letter to stuntmen and all other below-the-line workers. As such, the dedication to the art and craft of stunts should be acknowledged. And Universal Studios Hollywood, in collaboration with Universal Pictures and 87North, presents “The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show,” inspired by the filmas part of the theme park’s popular “WaterWorld” attraction, beginning Saturday, April 27 through Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Continue reading “‘The Fall Guy’ Live Stunt Show Comes to Universal Studios for a Limited Time”

Peter Scanavino Talks ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ and Carisi’s Next Chapter

Peter Scanavino stars as Assistant District Attorney Dominick “Sonny” Carisi on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. New episodes of season 25 air Thursdays on NBC at 9 PM ET as well as stream on Peacock. The series has already been renewed for season 26.

Continue reading “Peter Scanavino Talks ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ and Carisi’s Next Chapter”

First Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ is Set

Oh, Josh Hartnett. It’s so good to have you back. After wowing us with a terrific comeback in Oppenheimer last year, the ‘90s heartthrob turned seasoned actor is back, as you’ve never seen him before: a bloodthirsty murderer and Lady Raven stan in the latest from M. Night Shyamalan, entitled Trap.

Continue reading “First Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ is Set”

Slaying It with ‘Abigail’ Stars Kathryn Newton and Dan Stevens

This week, Abigail, the latest from Radio Silence, the duo behind Ready or Not, and Scream V and VI, will be hitting theaters. And I’m going to tell you this straight up: this is currently one of my favorite movies of the year, if not my favorite! Part of that is because of the amazing ensemble, led by a veritable who’s who of horror veterans and their terrific performances, including, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, and Kathryn Newton. And we were given the extraordinary opportunity to sit down with Stevens and Newton in-person to discuss the project and the buckets of blood they swam through to bring the best horror film this year to life.

Continue reading “Slaying It with ‘Abigail’ Stars Kathryn Newton and Dan Stevens”

‘We Are Lady Parts’ Returns to Peacock in May for Season 2

Nida Manzoor’s masterpiece of a show starring Muslim women of color makes its long-awaited return. Three years after its debut, We Are Lady Parts will return for a second season on Peacock on May 30.

Continue reading “‘We Are Lady Parts’ Returns to Peacock in May for Season 2”

Pixar’s Kelsey Mann on How Research Informed ‘Inside Out 2’

Pixar’s Inside Out reminded us that it was okay to feel and it can be unhealthy to suppress our emotions by masking it with another. With Inside Out 2 set for a summer release, the sequel returns to the mind of a now 13-year-old Riley, who must navigate the perils of growing up and learning the value of the relationships she has with her friends and family.

Continue reading “Pixar’s Kelsey Mann on How Research Informed ‘Inside Out 2’”

‘DÌDI’ to Make its Los Angeles Premiere at the 40th VC Film Fest

Visual Communications (VC) has announced a new Special Presentation program is being added to the VC FILM FEST lineup: the Los Angeles Premiere of the Narrative Feature DÌDI (弟弟). Directed by Sean Wang, the narrative feature follows an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy who learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom. The film, which made its world premiere at Sundance, will be Wang’s fourth film at the fest.

Continue reading “‘DÌDI’ to Make its Los Angeles Premiere at the 40th VC Film Fest”