‘Elemental’ Footage Reveals a Culture Clash Story Bursting with Color and Emotion

March 30, 2023March 31, 2023 Michael Lee

From director Peter Sohn (The Good Dinosaur), Elemental is Pixar Animation Studios’ 27th feature film. While the themes of opposites attract are quite literal, the film also explores the experiences of growing up as a child of first-generational parents. And The Nerds of Color joined their fellow journalists to preview some footage at Pixar Animation Studios. There, we learned about how Sohn’s latest film and how culture clashes and opposites attract play into it.

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Prepare to Return to Neverland with New ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Trailer and Posters

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 Kelly Martinez

Get ready to meet the newest Peter Pan. Peter Pan & Wendy premieres exclusively on Disney+ April 28. The film is a live-action reimagining of the beloved 1953 animated adaptation based on the novel by J.M. Barrie. The official logline:

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‘Elemental’ Trailer Showcases Pixar’s Take on the Rom-Com Genre

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 Michael Lee

The concept that opposites attract has been the basis for our favorite rom-com films. Of course, as humans, we are more alike than we are different. So, Pixar put a creative elemental spin on that for their forthcoming animated film, Elemental. And now, the newly released trailer shows us what happens when two elemental forces like Fire and Water come into each other’s lives.

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Regé-Jean Page Rolls a Natural 20 for ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’

March 29, 2023March 28, 2023 Mike Manalo

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is finally hitting theaters this week! And for anyone who has ever picked up a D20, it’s a celebration, because fans are finally getting the adaptation they deserve. The movie is fun, action packed, and incredibly funny, with a lot of heart! And a huge part of that is certainly because of the terrific performances and chemistry of its cast. And within an ensemble of terrific and hilarious stand-outs, one charming performance stole every scene: Regé-Jean Page as Xenk!

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Watch the Official Trailer for Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’

March 29, 2023 Sophia Soto

Focus Features has just shared the trailer for Asteroid City, which will be released in select theaters on Friday, June 16 and nationwide on Friday, June 23. The new Wes Anderson film takes place in a fictional American desert town circa 1955.

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Get Ready for a Bloody Good Time with This ‘Renfield’ Featurette

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 Kelly Martinez

The wait is almost over, fellow vampire fans — the horror-comedy flick Renfield arrives in theaters April 14! Per the film’s official description:

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Hiroyuki Sanada and Shamier Anderson Unload on ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

March 23, 2023March 27, 2023 Mike Manalo

Yeah, I’m thinking he’s back. This Friday, Keanu Reeves returns in action as the Baba Yaga himself, in John Wick: Chapter 4! And this time, he’s not alone. Along for the ride are the terrific Shamier Anderson (Stowaway) and the legendary Hiroyuki Sanada (Bullet Train). And we, at The Nerds of Color, had a chance to speak with the new stars of the franchise about all the excitement the latest installment has to offer!

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Top 10 Facts About ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ From Director David F. Sandberg

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Mike Manalo

The box office is certainly feeling the “fury of the gods” as Shazam! Fury of the Gods has officially debuted at #1 opening weekend! And as audiences have discovered, director David F. Sandberg has managed to lovingly craft homages to Harryhausen throughout the film, showcasing his youthful spirit within each frame of the picture. But now that the film is out, we at The Nerds of Color are finally able to dive into things a bit more, as we were given the opportunity to attend an event with Sandberg to find out several secrets from him about the making of the movie!

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NOC Review: ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ is DnD-lightful!

March 19, 2023March 20, 2023 Mike Manalo

At the end of this month, one of the most charming surprises to hit cinemas this Spring will be making its debut with Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Now, it’s a hard thing to adapt a role-playing game with passionate but somewhat niche audience. How do you satisfy fans and players while appealing to mainstream audiences who have never played the game? Well we at The Nerds of Color would love to offer opinions that represent both perspectives: a player’s perspective, and a non-player’s perspective. This review will be from someone who has played before.

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RADIANCE Gala Celebrates API Women and Non-Binary Luminaries in Entertainment

March 17, 2023March 22, 2023 Laura Sirikul

CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment), the organization leading the charge for API in entertainment, has announced their inaugural event RADIANCE, celebrating the achievements of API Women and Non-Binary luminaries in entertainment. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 21 at The Ebell in Los Angeles.

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Adele Lim Takes All-Star Asian American Cast on a Hilariously Raunchy ‘Joy Ride’

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Michael Lee

Following in the footsteps of buddy comedies like Rough Night and Girl’s Trip, we are getting to see a new spin on friends going on one of those unforgettable trips where everything seems to go hilariously wrong. Directed by Crazy Rich Asians and Raya and the Last Dragon scribe Adele Lim, Lionsgate has released the red band trailer for Joy Ride.

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The Wisdom of Soloman and the Writers of ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Mike Manalo

Shazam! Fury of the Gods is almost here! And all this week we’ve been celebrating everyone’s favorite kid-turned-superhero. On Monday we shared our interview with star Zachary Levi. Tuesday, we gave you a look into the film with Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer. And yesterday we dropped our review. And now, I’m delighted to tell you the fun continues, as we had the opportunity to chat with writers of the film, Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan!

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When Something is Nearly ‘Everything’

March 16, 2023March 21, 2023 Bao Phi

There’s no fucking way they’re gonna be able to land this, I thought to myself.

I’m in a movie theater seeing Everything Everywhere All at Once for the first time. I had heard about it long ago, and was cautiously optimistic.

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NOC Review: ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Charms a Bit Less than its Predecessor

March 15, 2023March 17, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s Shazam! Week at The Nerds of Color. And so far, we’ve been incredibly lucky to have been able to chat with stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, and Jack Dylan Grazer about their new film Shazam! Fury of the Gods. And it has been a true honor for us because the first Shazam! film was an absolute delight. However, with Fury of the Gods coming to theaters this Friday, the question becomes — will lightning strike twice? Let’s break down the answer for this right now!

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It’s Official! James Gunn Directing ‘Superman: Legacy’

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Mike Manalo

Back when James Gunn and Peter Safran announced their first set of plans for the new DCU, it was unconfirmed whether the first official film entry for the franchise, Superman: Legacy, was going to be directed by Gunn himself, or merely just written by him. Today we officially got our answer!

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Girlfriends, Unicorns, and Villains with ‘Shazam!’ Stars Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer

March 14, 2023March 13, 2023 Mike Manalo

Part of the charm of the first Shazam! film was watching the sweet coming-of-age friendship between foster brothers Billy Batson and Freddie Freeman develop, as they navigated the superhero business together. Portrayed by Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer, the two actors sparked the characters to life with their chemistry and relatable comedic timing. Now, with Shazam! Fury of the Gods coming out, we get to see both the characters and the actors mature further as the adventures of Freddie and Billy, as well as the rest of the Shazam-ily, continue!

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NOC Review: ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ is the Most Epic Installment in the Franchise

March 13, 2023March 24, 2023 Mike Manalo

Who would have predicted back in 2014 that John Wick, a movie starring Keanu Reeves as a former legendary assassin avenging the death of his puppy, would become a four-installment franchise phenomenon?

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Grab Your Party for Early Showings of ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Mike Manalo

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is coming! But hot off the early screenings at SXSW this past week, reviews are flying and the movie is looking good as gold! So with buzz like that, it’s no wonder Paramount is bringing the adventure to fans everywhere even sooner!

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Hard NOC Life 303: Winning Every Oscar Everywhere All At Once with Jeff Yang

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith is joined by his friend, writer and critic Jeff Yang — author of the forthcoming book, The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America — to reflect on a historic Oscars ceremony that saw Everything Everywhere All at Once become the most awarded film in Academy history.

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Finding the Magic Words with Zachary Levi of ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’

March 13, 2023March 12, 2023 Mike Manalo

Welcome to Shazam! week folks! Back in 2019, Billy Batson made his glorious film debut with the release of the utterly charming Shazam! The film ended up gaining some of the best reviews in the DCEU, and was a financial success. And a large part of that was due to the terrific performance from star Zachary Levi, who truly embraced the zany Big-meets-DC wish fulfillment concept of the picture.

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Scenes from the ILBE Gala Red Carpet in Beverly Hills

March 11, 2023March 17, 2023 Elijah Isaiah Johnson

A bevy of stars descended upon Beverly Hill’s high-end Tatel restaurant for the ILBE Gala on a lively Thursday night: organized by Dynamita Productions in association with Iervolino and Lady Bacardi Entertainment, the party celebrated the newly released movies The Ritual Killer, the Oscar-nominated Tell It Like a Woman, and Lamborghini: The Man Behind The Legend.

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Rishi Rajani on Producing Diverse Asian Stories in ‘Chang Can Dunk’

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Swara Salih

Disney+’s Chang Can Dunk is now streaming on Disney+! We speak with the producer Rishi Rajani on the process of getting the film out there and how he sees the landscape changing for Asian American stories.

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Happy Mar10 Day from ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Mike Manalo

Well folks, today is March 10, or Mar10 for short. Which, for those unfamiliar, is the feast of Mario, patron saint of the Mushroom Kingdom, who defeated the evil King Koopa to save the princess and all the little toadstools from tyranny. It is a religious holiday for many, and to commemorate this, Nintendo and Illumination have released the final trailer for the highly anticipated The Super Mario Bros. Movie!