Hard NOC Life 272: Qui-Gon Djinn
Keith and Dominic are off this week, so Britney has invited her former Black Lightning Podcast co-host Vanessa Shark to discuss the finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Swara returns once again to discuss the latest Ms. Marvel.
An Additional Notable Little Detail from ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
WARNING: The following contains spoilers from the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series.
There are so many little moments and details from the Star Wars limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, that deepened character dynamics, character development, or the overall story. In sharing a list of the ones that caught my attention last Friday, somehow, there was one that I had left off by accident, and found it wise to share on its own:
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Maya Rudolph and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Discuss Their Apple TV+ Series, ‘Loot’
Maya Rudolph and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez star as Molly Novak and Sofia Salinas in Loot. The new comedy premieres with three episodes on Apple TV+ today! Following episodes will be released weekly, every Friday. Rudolph also serves as an executive producer.
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Heading Back to ‘Westworld’ with the Stars and Showrunners of Season 4
Black hats and white hats assemble. It’s time to return to the Westworld. Westworld Season 4 is coming. And to celebrate our latest trip to the new world, we were given the opportunity to join the hosts and guests of the famed Delos park to discuss what’s in store for their characters and what new mysteries will be unlocked for the show’s return this coming Sunday, June 26 on HBO and HBO Max.
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Blumhouse Mastermind Jason Blum on His New Masterpiece, ‘The Black Phone’
There’s no argument that the Blumhouse of Horrors (aka Blumhouse Productions) has made as profound an impact on the horror genre as Marvel Studios has on comic book films. With just a few low-budget hits, Jason Blum put his stamp, not just on horror, but the entire film industry as a whole. We had a chance to sit with the head of Blumhouse, himself, to talk about his latest upcoming masterpiece, The Black Phone. Check out our interview here!
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Notable Little Moments and Details from ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
WARNING: The following contains spoilers from the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series.
The third live-action Star Wars series and first limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, has come to an end. Set a decade after the events of Revenge of the Sith, the Jedi master has lost his way as he lives in exile on Tatooine, watching out over a young Luke Skywalker. However, when a call summons for him to leave his post, he must find balance within the Force and himself, in order to become the headstrong Jedi he was once more.
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FDI Cast 146: Storytime With the FDIC
This week we debut and probably end a new segment, Storytime with the FDIC. If you would like to follow along, get your own copy of Brandon Spots His Sign by Sheletta Brundidge and Lily Coyle, illustrations by Darcy Bell-Meyers.
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New Character Posters for ‘Bullet Train’ Arrive on Schedule
Going to be honest, I have no idea what I mean by “on schedule” but I thought it would be a fun pun because… well… trains. Anyway, Sony Pictures has dropped new posters for the upcoming late summer action romp, Bullet Train! And wow, this is an attractive as hell cast! Check them out here!
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Olivia Liang and Shannon Dang Discuss ‘Kung Fu’ at The CW’s Upfront 2022 Red Carpet
While covering The CW’s Upfront 2022 Red Carpet, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kung Fu stars Olivia Liang (Nicky) and Shannon Dang (Althea). After being given an early renewal, it was announced that the show’s third season will be part of the 2022 Fall schedule on Wednesdays at 9 pm ET/PT.
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Geffri Maya and Peyton Alex Smith Talk The CW’s ‘All American: Homecoming’
At The CW’s Upfront 2022 Red Carpet, I spoke with Geffri Maya and Peyton Alex Smith about All American: Homecoming, which has been renewed for a second season. The series will start off the week on Mondays for The CW’s 2022-2023 schedule.
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Southern Fried Asian: Greg Pak Returns
Southern Fried Asian is back and so is one of our previous guests. Keith welcomes back Greg Pak — whose moving new autobiographical project I Belong to You / Motherland is being turned into a choral performance in Austin — to discuss belonging and loss and share memories of his mother and childhood in Texas.
Babs Olusanmokun on Playing Dr. M’Benga on ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds takes us back to the original Star Trek era where Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) led the Enterprise and her crew on daring missions to explore the vastness of Space and make new discoveries and advancements on behalf of the Federation. The crew of the Enterprise is has a vast range of experience and skill they bring to their mission, and one Dr. M’Benga, played brilliantly by Babs Olusanmokun, gets his own featured episode this week.
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The Cast of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Discuss Kugelblitzes and Season 3
The Hargreeves are back! And this season of The Umbrella Academy, they have some pretty stiff competition in the form of The Sparrow Academy! You may remember at the end of Season 2, after saving the world from yet another apocalypse, the family and Number 5 teleported themselves back into the present. Only now, due to the changes they’ve made to history, it was a completely different present than the one they are used to. They created an alternate timeline! Let the expletives fly!
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Hulu’s ‘Fire Island’ Celebrates What it Means to be Family in Exclusive Featurette
Hulu’s Fire Island has been met with warm reception for their celebration of queer romance, friendships, and found family. It’s such a joy to see a film like this surrounded by Queers of Color who get to celebrate each other. In this clip, provided by Searchlight Pictures, the cast of the film talks about their characters and their relationships with each other.
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KCON Announces Full Artist Line-Up for KCON 2022 Los Angeles in August
CJ ENM revealed their headline artists for the World’s No. 1 K-Culture Festival, KCON 2022 in Los Angeles! Celebrating its 10th anniversary, KCON 2022 LA presented by Toyota will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena from August 19-21.
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Kausar Mohammed on Joining ‘The Flash’
There’s a new speedster in town on The Flash! Dr. Meena Dhawan made her debut in “Keep it Dark” and received the spotlight in last week’s “The Man in the Yellow Tie.” Who is Dr. Meena and why has she sought Barry Allen and his team out?
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Mason Thames and Madeline McGraw Answer the Call of ‘The Black Phone’
The best ghost story to hit the big screen since The Sixth Sense is calling this week. And to commemorate the release of one of the best films this year, we had the chance to talk about The Black Phone with the stars of the film, Mason Thames and Madeline McGraw. To see what these rising stars had to say about the thrills, chills, and spills of the new movie, check out our interview here.
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Hard NOC Life 271: Attack of the ‘Obi-Wan’ Flashbacks
Keith, Dominic, and Britney are back to talk about the latest installments of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ms. Marvel. What’s #NerdPoppin: Lightyear, Blade: Trinity on TNT and the Golden State Warriors NBA Championship, plus the announcement of a Joker sequel featuring Lady Gaga.
NOC Exclusive Clip: Max and Michael Argue Over Bonnie and Clyde in ‘Roswell, New Mexico’
The Nerds of Color is excited to share an exclusive sneak peek at tonight’s all-new episode of Roswell, New Mexico, featuring Michael Vlamis, Nathan Dean, Riley Voelkel, Quentin Plair, Lily Cowles, Heather Hemmens, and Jeanine Mason. Episode 4×03, “Subterranean Homesick Alien” airs at 8PM on The CW.
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Ethan Hawke on Creating a New Horror Icon in ‘The Black Phone’
Four-time Academy Award nominated actor, Ethan Hawke, is no stranger to the horror game. In fact, some of his most memorable turns came from two of the biggest hits Blumhouse has ever seen: The Purge and Sinister. Nearly a decade since both, and Hawke is back in the genre, teaming up with the mega-horror studio again. However, this time, things are different. Because unlike his previous horror works, in The Black Phone, Hawke is the horror!
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Candice King Discusses ‘Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story’
Candice King takes on the role of Melanie McGuire in Lifetime’s Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story. This interview will discuss details from the film, which premiered tonight.
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Steven Moffat and David Nutter Talk HBO’s ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’
Writer Steven Moffat and director David Nutter executive produce The Time Traveler’s Wife. The season one finale will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max this Sunday.
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FDI Cast 145: Brandon Spots His Sign
It’s another random episode filled with A.I., Star Wars, and Brandon!
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