Get your headphones ready, XO, Kitty fans. Season 3 of Netflix’s hit YA show is still a ways away, but Anna Cathcart (Kitty Song-Covey) has been busy cooking up something special in the meantime. The 22-year-old actress stars as the voice of Violet in Audible’s The Middlebridge Mysteries.
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DC mastermind James Gunn is having a hell of a summer. After delivering an astounding Superman film and taking over San Diego Comic-Con, the co-chair of DC Studios is going to “keep on keeping on” as the second season of Peacemaker debuts on HBO Max this week!
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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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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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The finale of Season 3 took us through a harrowingly close encounter with death, two reconciliations, and a pregnancy, while also leaving us with an unanswered marriage proposal and family abandonment. In many ways, you’d think this would be how a series would kick-off a new season, but by doing the opposite, The Gilded Age sets the tone of what we can look forward to in Season 4.
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It’s the 20th anniversary year for Avatar: The Last Airbender, and both fans as well as the cast and creators of the show came together to celebrate at the most recent San Diego Comic-Con. From an anniversary panel to announcements about what’s to come in the future for the franchise, there was a lot to go around.
Continue reading “Recasting Zuko for ‘The Legend of Aang’ is Unnecessary at Best, Tasteless at Worst”
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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We had the opportunity to have a sit-down with Ironheart composer Dara Taylor to discuss her musical influences, merging her sound with the existing template of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and creating the villainous theme for that character.
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We had the opportunity to talk with the minds behind Ironheart‘s writing and production, Executive Producers Ryan Coogler, Zoie Nagelhout, Sev Ohanian, and showrunner Chinaka Hodge, to discuss the cultural relevance of Riri Williams’ connection to the STEM fields, how fleshing out the characters was an act of self development and what viewers can expect in the way of handling Tony Stark’s legacy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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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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Looking for a new fantasy adventure? Want one that centers on people of color? Well, look no further than AMC’s newest action fantasy series, Nautilus.
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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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Jason George plays Ben Warren on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. The series, which is TV’s longest-running primetime medical drama, has already been renewed for season 22. I spoke with the actor over Zoom to talk about the dramatic season 21 finale cliffhanger, how his time on Station 19 has changed his character, his advice for anyone who wants to make a difference, mentoring future artists, and more.
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The 78th Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, were held on Sunday, and Maybe Happy Endings swept many of the major categories. As usual, the show included an array of powerful performances, including a number from Real Women Have Curves, but most notably, the 10-year reunion of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton turned the world upside down.
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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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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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Sheryl Lee Ralph stars as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary. The series will return for a fifth season as part of ABC’s fall 2025 primetime schedule, airing Wednesdays at 8:30 PM. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, I spoke with the actress about the importance of comedy and the opportunity to grow with her character. Keep reading for everything she shared!
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We are at the finale of an incredibly (intentionally) short season of The Last of Us. For those who have played the game, it should make sense why they are stopping here. And for those who haven’t, strap in and prepare for the unexpected!
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Oliver Stark plays firefighter Evan “Buck” Buckley on 9-1-1. All episodes of the eighth season are now streaming on Hulu. The drama series will return for a ninth season as part of ABC’s fall 2025 primetime schedule, airing Thursdays at 8 PM.
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The final episodes of Andor Season 2 no doubt will lead many to rewatch Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, because Andor adds so much meaning and context to its 2016 predecessor. Rogue One’s story begins a matter of days after Andor S2 concludes. Those in full completist binge mode may then feel compelled to watch Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (a.k.a. The First One), because its story starts about five minutes after the end of Rogue One.
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