Catching Up with James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios, Part I

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Mike Manalo

Back in 2023, way before the trailer for Superman debuted, there was an intimate press conference. This wasn’t a Hall H spectacle. It was a small but informative chat with filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran, as they became promoted to the heads of DC Studios. It’s two years later, close to the release of DC Studios first official DCU film Superman, and the duo decided to call a second follow up Q&A with members of the press to discuss the current state of the DCU.

Fandom, Television1 Comment

Finding ‘The Good Place’ Five Years Since it Went Off the Air

February 19, 2025February 27, 2025 Keina C

Morality and philosophy have always been heavy subjects, influential and integral yes, but also intense and often strayed away from. The Good Place established itself, circa 2016, as a funny, colorful TV show with one premise in mind: tackling the afterlife. That’s all it was at the start, but as the show progressed, so too did the characters.

Podcasts, Streaming, Television

The Middle Geeks Episode 71: ‘Mo’ Season 2 Review

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Swara Salih

Tariq Ra’ouf and Kate Sánchez of But Why Tho? join us to review the second and last season of Palestinian comedian Mo Amer’s critically acclaimed Netflix series.

Interview, Streaming, Television

The Stars and Creators of ‘Cobra Kai’ Break Down the Show’s Ending

February 13, 2025 Sophia Soto

All good things must come to an end, including the greatest karate saga of all time. However, before saying goodbye to Cobra Kai, I spoke with EPs/writers/directors Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg as well as cast members Ralph Macchio, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, and Gianni DeCenzo about the final episodes. Please note: these interviews will contain major spoilers.

Streaming, Television

Pakistani Americans Get Their Own ‘Sopranos’ in Hulu’s ‘Deli Boys’ Trailer

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Laura Sirikul

It’s about time we get a South Asian mobster family series! I’ve seen too many Italian mafia shows, so it’s exciting to finally see a Pakistani American family at the center of the story, using a deli as a front.

Interview, Television

‘All American’ Stars Michael Evans Behling and Greta Onieogou on Jordayla’s Love Story

February 8, 2025 Sophia Soto

Michael Evans Behling and Greta Onieogou star as Jordan and Layla Baker on The CW’s All American. New episodes of season 7 air on Mondays at 8 PM ET.

Interview, Streaming, Television

‘The Z-Suite’ Cast on Tackling Generational Divides Through Comedy

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Kelly Martinez

What do you get when you mix an advertising agency staffed with ultra-competitive employees from very different generations, a huge campaign, and a massive social media blunder? Total chaos, that’s what — and one heck of a comedy series.

Interview, Television

Lauren Graham and Nico Santos on Learning Gen-Z Lingo for ‘The Z-Suite’

February 6, 2025 Kelly Martinez

When it comes to comedic acting, Lauren Graham and Nico Santos are undoubtedly two of the biggest experts around. Between Graham’s iconic roles in Gilmore Girls and Parenthood and Santos’ stacked resumé that includes Superstore and Crazy Rich Asians, the duo carry a wealth of invaluable knowledge and experience.

Interview, Streaming, Television

‘School Spirits’ Star Kiara Pichardo Dishes on Twisty “Surprises” for Season 2

February 6, 2025February 5, 2025 Kelly Martinez

From the moment School Spirits actress Kiara Pichardo read the audition material for the part of her character, Nicole, she instantly felt a deep connection to the words on the page. In fact, it was almost like looking at a mirror image of her younger self.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden on the Grief of ‘Paradise’

February 5, 2025 Sophia Soto

Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden star as Xavier Collins and President Cal Bradford in Paradise. New episodes stream Tuesdays on Hulu.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Getting Spooky with the ‘School Spirits’ Cast

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 Kelly Martinez

School Spirits is back, and the stakes have never been higher. Picking up after the shocking events of the Season 1 finale (“Madison’s Body”), the sophomore season of Paramount+’s YA drama centers on teenage Maddie Nears (Peyton List) as she continues to navigate “high school purgatory.”

Interview, Streaming, Television

Noah Centineo and Teo Yoo on the Appeal of South Korea in Netflix’s ‘The Recruit’

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Laura Sirikul

It’s hard to deny South Korean media’s impact on Western audiences. Over the past several years, Korean culture, also known as K-culture, has grown in popularity.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Reno Wilson and Christina Milian on Prequels and Their ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Characters

January 22, 2025 Sophia Soto

Reno Wilson and Christina Milian star as Detective Bobby Watt and CSI Chief Tanya Martin in Dexter: Original Sin. New episodes debut Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime and air on Sunday nights at 10 PM ET/PT.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Chatting with the Cast and Creatives of ‘Outlander’ at NYCC

January 16, 2025 Sophia Soto

While at NYCC 2024, I had the chance to speak with Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, executive producer Maril Davis, and author Diana Gabaldon about Outlander. The finale of Season 7, Part 2 will be available January 17 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, and air at 8 PM ET/PT.

Marvel, Streaming, Television

Matt Murdock Takes on Corrupt Politicians in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Trailer

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 Mike Manalo

Corruption and politics go hand in hand. Just look at the upcoming state of the presidency and the current state of the Supreme Court. And it’s an issue that the MCU is tackling in Daredevil: Born Again! “Devil’s Reign” is coming, and the only one who can stop Wilson Fisk’s rise to power as Mayor of New York City is the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, himself: Matt Murdock! If only Daredevil existed in our world today.

Interview, Television

Melissa Rauch Talks Season 3 of ‘Night Court’ and the Power of Laughter

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Sophia Soto

Melissa Rauch executive produces and stars as Abby Stone in Night Court, which is based on the original hit series that ran for nine seasons. New episodes air Tuesdays on NBC at 8:30 PM ET/PT.

Interview, Streaming, Television1 Comment

‘On Call’ with Stars Troian Bellisario and Brandon Larracuente

January 10, 2025 Sophia Soto

Troian Bellisario and Brandon Larracuente portray Traci Harmon and Alex Diaz in On Call, which is Wolf Entertainment’s first scripted streaming series. All episodes of season one are now streaming on Prime Video.

Interview, Television

Actor Rich Ting on Repping Long Beach in Prime Video’s ‘On Call’

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 Laura Sirikul

Actor Rich Ting has several career goals — two of which include being on a Dick Wolf-produced series and staying in Los Angeles County, where he was born and raised — to film. With Prime Video’s On Call, Ting gets to do precisely that.

Horror, Television, Video Games

New Trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 and Why We Need This Now

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 Mike Manalo

Last night, HBO and Naughty Dog dropped the latest trailer and release date information for the next season of its Emmy-nominated series adaptation of The Last Of Us. And frankly, the timing couldn’t be better. Here’s why we need this season of the show now more than ever.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Anna Cathcart Can’t Wait for ‘XO, Kitty’ Fans to Freak About Season 2 Surprises

January 6, 2025January 7, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Dust off those pencils, because KISS is back in session. Season 2 of Netflix’s XO, Kitty follows newly single “teen matchmaker” Kitty Song-Covey (Anna Cathcart) as she returns to Seoul, South Korea for a new semester and a fresh start.

Animation, Marvel, Television

NOC Review: A Somewhat Satisfying Send-Off for Marvel’s ‘What If…’

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 Mike Manalo

Once more into the breach, as we ponder the question one final time. The final season of What If… is officially debuting on Disney+ tonight, with an eight-night event gifting us an episode per day.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Billy Crystal, Judith Light, and Jacobi Jupe Break Down the Ending of ‘Before’

December 21, 2024 Sophia Soto

Billy Crystal, Judith Light, and Jacobi Jupe star in Before. All ten episodes of the character-driven psychological thriller are now streaming on Apple TV+. These interviews will contain major spoilers for the series finale.