The Cast of ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Talk Their New Netflix Series
To celebrate the release of The Lincoln Lawyer, The Nerds of Color had the opportunity to interview Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, and Angus Sampson. The series comes from creator David E. Kelley and is based on The Brass Verdict, which is the second book in The Lincoln Lawyer series by Michael Connelly.
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FDI Cast 142: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
We spend far too much time trying to figure out the deadliest way to attack someone with produce while Brandon discovers the most entertaining method for reading any transcript from our 45th President.
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NOC Review: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is a Fun, Feel-Good Flight
Once again, audiences will feel the need! The need for speed! So thank god Tom Cruise exists. There’s no stopping the nearly 60-year old supersonic super star. And even after a generation of iconic roles and box office hits, he still keeps on soaring.
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‘Resident Evil’ Trailer Breakdown, Analysis, and Easter Eggs
The first trailer for Netflix’s new Resident Evil trailer released this morning. Although it did give us our first glimpse at the story, characters, and settings of this new take on the canon, it didn’t reveal much else. At least, not directly. Like the games that inspired it, Resident Evil hid quite a few details in the background of its teaser. Details that could lead to the mystery behind this new iteration’s virus outbreak. And wouldn’t ya know it, the Umbrella Corporation is most definitely involved.
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‘Inbetween Girl’ Shows How Maturity Sometimes Means Accepting Your Mess
The road to adulthood is messy, imperfect, and unkind. Media depictions of adolescence tend to rule these realities out, or otherwise forgoes depicting representation of this demographic at all. But the truth is, sanitizing the experience does not hide the mistakes and many questions that will inevitably be made along the way.
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The First Trailer for Netflix’s Live Action ‘Resident Evil’ is Here
The world of Resident Evil has grown exponentially, hasn’t it? The games have gone from zombies to mutated tentacle monsters to immortal sludge monsters masquerading as a serial killer family. The most recent entry in the main game line introduced actual werewolves and vampire queens into the mix!
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Vanessa Yao on Mia’s Journey and True Purpose in ‘Kung Fu’
*This interview contains spoilers from tonight’s Kung Fu episode ‘The Enclave’*
Vanessa Yao really had to dig deep into her role as the new girl on The CW’s Kung Fu.
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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Hustle’ Starring Adam Sandler
Netflix has just released the trailer and key art for Hustle, which will premiere on June 8. The inspirational new drama stars Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Juancho Hernangómez, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Anthony Edwards, Jordan Hull, Maria Botto, Ainhoa Pillet, Raul Castillo, Jaleel White, Heidi Gardner, and Robert Duvall.
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‘Rise’ Tells the True Story of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Journey to the NBA
As the Milwaukee Bucks continue their journey to another NBA Finals, Disney+ has released the first trailer for Rise. Based on the true story of the NBA champion and MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers, the film tells the tale of an immigrant family facing deportation and how their children sharpened their basketball talents to be drafted in the NBA to become world class athletes.
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The Middle Geeks Episode 38: ‘Moon Knight’ Episodes 5-6
We discuss episodes 5-6 of the new MCU Disney+ series Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac, May Calamawy, and Ethan Hawke, joined once again by our friend Hanna Flint!
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Check Out the Official Trailer for ‘God’s Favorite Idiot’
Netflix has just released the official trailer for God’s Favorite Idiot starring Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy! Other cast members include Leslie Bibb, Kevin Dunn, Usman Ally, Steve Mallory, Chris Sandiford, Ana Scotney, and Yanic Truesdale. The new series will be a total of 8 episodes and premiere on June 15.
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Here’s All the Details on Netflix’s ‘Uncoupled’
Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman’s Uncoupled will be a total of eight episodes and premiere July 29 on Netflix. The new comedy series stars Neil Patrick Harris, who also serves as an executive producer.
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Hard NOC Life 265: ‘Doctor Strange’ in the Multiverse and ‘Moon Knight’
Keith and Britney dive deep into the Multiverse after a brief detour to the Field of Reeds to break down the Moon Knight finale and review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They also share thoughts on the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer and mourn the passing of iconic comic book artist, George Perez.
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Trailer Teases James Cameron’s Long-Awaited Sequel
It’s been nearly 13 years since James Cameron’s Avatar took audiences on a trip to the unbelievable world of Pandora. Drawing from films like Dances with Wolves and Ferngully, the blockbuster went on to be one of the highest grossing films by earning over $2.8 million at the box office. Now, after years of delays, we are getting a first look at one the four sequels set to debut this year. That’s because 20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water.
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Jon Huertas Discusses Special Miguel Centric Episode of ‘This Is Us’
Jon Huertas portrays Miguel in the award-winning and critically acclaimed drama, This Is Us. The beloved series is currently finishing its sixth and final season. New episodes of the final chapter air Tuesdays at 9 PM ET on NBC.
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Oh, Boy: NBC Picks Up ‘Quantum Leap’ Reboot to Series
NBC has announced that it is committing its reboot of Quantum Leap to series after announcing the casting of the pilot in March. Such a quick turnaround can only mean that the network heads were blown away by the pilot. And for what it’s worth, this show sounds tailor-made for me and me alone.
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Here’s Your First Look at Randall Park and Melissa Fumero on the Set of ‘Blockbuster’
Randall Park and Melissa Fumero are officially on set for their upcoming comedy series Blockbuster, and Netflix has just released a first look at the duo! Along with Park and Fumero, the rest of the cast includes Tyler Alvarez, Madeleine Arthur, Olga Merediz, JB Smoove, and Kamaia Fairburn.
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New Poster and Trailer for Jo Koy’s ‘Easter Sunday’
Easter is coming this August, folks! And by that I mean, Easter Sunday! For someone like me, who is Filipino American, this is a really, incredibly special moment. We now actually have a major studio financed and distributed wide release centering on a Filipino family.
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Oh My Demigod: Disney+ Reveals ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Trio
Disney has just officially announced Aryan Simhadri (Disney’s Spin) and Leah Sava Jeffries (Empire) will play Grover and Annabeth, respectively, in the upcoming Disney+ original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Simhadri and Jeffries will star alongside Adam Project star Walker Scobell who was recently cast as Percy in this epic adventure.
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NOC Interview: ‘Halo’ Star Bokeem Woodbine on Being Soren-066
Halo the series set a record as Paramount+’s most-watched series premiere globally in its first 24 hours. And before the first season even debuted, it was greenlit for a second season. I think it’s safe to say it’s a big hit! One of the series’ biggest strengths is the charming and sincere performance from scene stealer and Emmy-nominee Bokeem Woodbine. We were able to get an exclusive interview with the Halo star, as he discussed the show’s latest episode.
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Uncovering the Secrets of the Multiverse at the ‘Doctor Strange’ Press Conference
The madness has begun! Earlier this week, members of the press, including The Nerds of Color, were invited to partake in the press conference for the highly anticipated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
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Gavin Stenhouse on Evan’s Rogue Mission and Finding His Place on ‘Kung Fu’
It’s fair to say that Evan (Gavin Stenhouse) has had it rough on The CW’s Kung Fu. In the first season of the series, Evan’s had to deal with the return of his first love Nicky (Olivia Liang); the breakup with his longtime girlfriend; Nicky ultimately choosing Henry (Eddie Liu) over him; and, realizing how shady the District Attorney’s office, where he works, is.
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Lucasfilm Announces New Behind the Scenes Specials Coming to Disney+
Happy Star Wars Day, nerds! In celebration of this very religious holiday LucasFilm has officially announced two new behind-the-scenes specials coming to Disney+.
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