Emma Myers and Joy Sunday portray Enid Sinclair and Bianca Barclay on Netflix’s Wednesday. Season 2 Part 1 is now streaming, and Part 2 will premiere on September 3. I spoke with the actresses about their individual storylines, evolving with their characters, meaningful fan interactions, moments when art imitated life, and more.
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The murders are grisly. The new headmaster is suspicious. The shadows of Nevermore stretch darker than before. But in Wednesday Season 2, Part One, the real tension doesn’t come from what’s lurking in the woods; it comes from the dining table. This is a season about family, the kind you inherit and the kind you choose, and the impossible line between protecting someone and controlling them.
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Daniel Dae Kim has seen a lot of changes in Hollywood after more than three decades as an actor. When he initially started in Hollywood in the early ‘90s, he played a variety of Asian characters and ethnicities. It was during the height of the Hong Kong cinema craze, with Jackie Chan and the growing popularity of Wong Kar Wai films in America. Though it was an exciting time for Asians, Asian American actors fell through the cracks.
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When I pressed play on The Pickup, I was ready for a light, laugh-filled heist romp. Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson, and Eddie Murphy in one film? Directed by Tim Story? I expected chaos. I expected jokes. I expected surface-level fun. What I didn’t expect was a film that would detour from slapstick and romance into a quiet story about Black grief, corporate neglect, and what happens when the system that takes from us decides we’re not worth the refund.
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When Eyes of Wakanda premiered, I expected a bit of backstory, some cool animation, and maybe a nod or two to the Dora Milaje. What I didn’t expect was a four-part meditation on how Wakanda’s deepest strength, its secrecy, might also be its biggest flaw.
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Chief of War is a historical drama series co-created by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett and Jason Momoa. Set at the turn of the 19th century, it tells the story of how the warring Hawaiian Islands were unified, in the midst of the threat of colonization.
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We speak with Iranian American actress Zhaleh on her role as tech CEO Sheila Zarate in Marvel’s Ironheart. She also shares some of her other NOC bona fides — from DC to Tolkien and more!
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Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia is a lot of things: a YA show, a cheeky mother-daughter comedy, a heart-wrenching drama, and a totally off-the-wall story featuring multiple murders and musicals. The popular series, which first premiered in 2021 and released its third season this June, has never been limited to just one genre or style of storytelling.
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What would you do if you found out you could not die? You’d live your life doing all the craziest things because there’s no fear or risk, but, as shown in Netflix’s The Old Guard films, including the sequel – The Old Guard 2, you begin to lose your purpose… and possibly, your empathy for society.
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To say that Humberly González is busy these days would be an understatement. Fresh off the success of Star Wars Outlaws, in which she voices protagonist Kay Vess (nominated for “Best Performance” at the 2024 Game Awards), the 33-year-old Venezuelan actress currently has not one, but two Netflix shows in the Top 10.
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KADOKAWA Animation is pleased to confirm that Studio Trigger’s new anime series, New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, will be available for streaming worldwide on Prime Video starting Thursday, July 10 at 1:00 AM. But for those of you attending Anime Expo this year, you can get the world premiere on July 4! Keep reading for more details.
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We got to chat with Maggie Q about playing the title character in Ballard, the upcoming TV series based on Michael Connelly’s Bosch novels. Maggie gave insights on the casting process, creating believable action sequences, and the special duality of Los Angeles. Watch to the end if you are curious about Maggie Q’s favorite karaoke tune! (It is not from Avenue Q, but does involve stage musicals.)
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Jurnee Smollett stars as Michelle Calderone in Smoke. The first two episodes of the drama will premiere Friday, June 27, on Apple TV+, followed by a new episode weekly through August 15.
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Aparna Brielle plays Tina Mukerji in Netflix’s FUBAR. The second season is now streaming, and I had the chance to ask the actress about reprising her role, the fun of mixing action with comedy, the first time she felt seen on-screen, advocating for mental health, and more.
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Hotly anticipated and following the massive success of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel brings back Dominique Thorne with her own solo series, Ironheart. We had the opportunity to have a sit-down with Thorne on her return to the character, what fans can expect, and how jumping into the MCU has affected her career as an actress.
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For filmmaker and animator Alex Woo, directing an animated feature film has always been a dream come true. Before co-founding Kuku Studios, Woo helped shape some of modern animation’s most beloved stories, including Pixar’s Finding Dory and Lucasfilm’s The Clone Wars. Now, that dream becomes reality with his directorial debut for Netflix’s In Your Dreams.
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Ali Fumiko Whitney executive produces and portrays Riley in Worth the Wait, which is now streaming on Tubi. I had the chance to ask the actress about working with an entirely Asian and Asian American cast, resonating with the different storylines, her all-time favorite movie/TV relationships, and more.
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Pack your bags, because it’s time to head back to Wellsbury!
It’s been over two years since Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia ended its sophomore season on a stunning cliffhanger. But if you thought things couldn’t get any wilder after that explosive finale, fasten your seatbelt. Season 3, which hits Netflix this Thursday, just might be the show’s most chaotic chapter yet.
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Netflix fans from around the world descended on the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for Tudum, the global fan event named after the iconic “ta-dum” sound that signals the start of every Netflix show or movie.
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Rick Gonzalez plays Bobby Reyes in Law & Order: Organized Crime, which is in its fifth season. New episodes stream weekly, Thursdays on Peacock. I caught up with the actor to discuss the experience of evolving with his character, Bobby’s goodbye scene with Jet, the franchise’s truthful storytelling, and more.
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Spring is in the air, and so is love. So, what better way to close out AAPI Heritage Month than with a swoon-worthy romcom starring Lana Condor and Ross Butler?
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Buckle up, peaches! A new season of Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia is just around the corner, and it looks like it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Nadia Osman joins us once again to review Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady’s new raunchy animated series on Amazon Prime, #1 Happy Family USA.
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