Jay Pharoah on Virtual Comedy Clubs, 9/11 Announcements, and ‘Dragon Ball’ Love
In another lifetime, I was a high school teacher in Chesapeake, Virginia. One of the students in my school went on to become one of the top stand-up comedians in the world and a breakout on Saturday Night Live. Recently, I had the honor of reuniting with Jay Pharoah to reminisce about high school, discuss his career, and celebrate his innovative virtual special as part of Meta Horizon’s Soapstone Comedy Presents series.
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Soaring High at the ‘Superman’ Trailer Press Event
It has arrived! The Superman teaser trailer has officially landed for everyone to experience. To celebrate the official debut of the new DC Universe under James Gunn, we were invited to the launch of the trailer earlier this week, with writer/director Gunn himself in attendance, as well as stars Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, and Superman himself, the incomparable David Corenswet!
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Look Up at the Official Teaser Trailer for ‘Superman’
This week we were given the very special opportunity to see the Superman trailer before anyone else at a press event this past Monday. So we know how very special this one is. In fact, all of the insights we got from the event will be on a separate post, but this trailer is such an event in and of itself, that it genuinely deserves its own article.
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Revealing the Secrets of ‘No Good Deed’ with Liz Feldman and the Cast
All episodes of Netflix’s No Good Deed are now streaming and I had the opportunity to speak with Creator/Showrunner Liz Feldman as well as stars Ray Romano, Lisa Kudrow, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, and Abbi Jacobson about the dark comedy’s many twists and turns.
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Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet on Their ‘Laid’ Characters and Improv Moments
Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet star as Ruby and AJ in Laid. All eight episodes of the new comedy series drop December 19 on Peacock.
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James Gunn Shares Secrets During ‘Superman’ Set Visit
June 2024. It’s a date that means the world to me because it marked my first set visit ever, and (given that 2024 is at an end) one of the few highlights from a tough year; a visit to the set of James Gunn’s Superman.
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Flawed ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Still Has What it Takes to Be King
Mufasa: The Lion King brings a fresh perspective to the classic tale with stunning visuals that are a feast for the eyes. However, the movie doesn’t quite reach the emotional depth and originality of the predecessor.
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The Trailer for ‘Superman’ is Flying Online This Week
The Man of Steel is coming in for a landing this week! We could not be more excited to receive the news this morning that the trailer for James Gunn’s Superman will be flying faster than a speeding bullet on Thursday.
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Sofia Carson Discusses the Thrill, Action, and Heart of ‘Carry-On’
Sofia Carson stars as Nora Parisi in Carry-On. The thrilling new action movie is now streaming on Netflix!
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Vanessa Ray Reflects on Filming the Series Finale of ‘Blue Bloods’
Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko-Reagan in Blue Bloods. The series finale premieres tonight at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Steve Agee on Returning to the DCU in ‘Creature Commandos’
Creature Commandos has officially landed. In case you missed our first three conversations, we were able to chat with Frank Grillo, showrunner Dean Lorey, and co-stars Zoe Chao and Sean Gunn all last week. Today, however, we are bringing our conversation with a DCU veteran, and someone we have had to good fortune to chat with before: Steve Agee!
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Marisa Ramirez Talks Her ‘Blue Bloods’ Journey and Thoughts on the Show’s Ending
Marisa Ramirez plays Detective Maria Baez in Blue Bloods. The series finale premieres tonight at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+.
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‘Mufasa’ Cast and Crew on the Legacy, Comedy, and Music of ‘The Lion King’
Mufasa: The Lion King is a photo-realistic animated prequel that explores the origins of the title orphan lion cub destined to be king. Directed by Barry Jenkins, he emphasizes the importance of honoring the original film’s legacy while adding depth to Mufasa, Taka, and Sarabi. During a virtual press conference, the cast talked about their personal connections to the film and the impact the original had on generations of fans.
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Gerald Faitala Ramsey on Voyaging from ‘The Lion King’ to ‘Moana 2’ and Beyond
Actor Gerald Ramsey has had quite a year of milestones. After nearly a decade of playing Mufasa in the North American touring production of The Lion King, he bowed out of the Pride Lands back in September. In November, he made his voice acting debut in Moana 2 as Tautai Vasa; the ancestor of Moana who summons her on her new mission to reunite the people of other islands.
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Actress/Producer Nhi Do on Her Indie Short ‘The Sorrow’
Actress and producer Nhi Do has made a significant mark in Hollywood with major roles in Zack Snyder’s Watchmen and the Netflix hit, Maid. Now she’s breaking into the indie scene with a terrific performance in a thrilling short film called The Sorrow.
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Pixar’s ‘Dream Productions’ Has Fun Satirizing Filmmaking in the World of ‘Inside Out’
Pixar’s Dream Productions is a brand new four-episode series that bridges the gap between Inside Out and Inside Out 2. The new docu-style animated series is in the same vein as The Office and What We Do In Shadows but explores the inner workings of Riley’s mind through the lens of moviemaking. The result is something that is fun and sweet while remaining grounded through real-world research on dreams.
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An Epic Conversation with the Stars of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’
Get ready to return to Middle-Earth! The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is hitting theaters this Friday, December 13, and while it’s been a few years since we’ve seen Middle-Earth on the big screen, we couldn’t be more delighted.
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Hard NOC Life 349: Dawn of Superman’s Legacy
Hard NOC Life returns to wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and whether Superman will bring back truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. Keith also announces the return of a podcast and Dominic reveals the release date of his album.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Compares the Wizard’s Popularity to Clickbait
Wicked director Jon M. Chu has long been fascinated with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Growing up in San Francisco as a child of immigrants, Chu saw the Yellow Brick Road as the path toward the dream, leading to the Wizard, who could fulfill these wishes.
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‘Dream Productions’ Cast and Crew Talk Pixar’s Mocumentary Animated Series
Pixar’s Dream Productions is a return of the world of Inside Out and the mind of Riley, a newly minted teenager. The new four-episode series takes a look at what happens when Riley’s memories need some extra processing and how Joy and the core emotions send those memories to Dream Productions.
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Jurnee Smollett Explains Why She’s Drawn to Stories Like ‘The Order’
Jurnee Smollett stars as FBI agent Joanne Carney in Vertical’s The Order. The movie is now playing in theaters.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Discusses His ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Transformation
Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars in Kraven the Hunter, which tells the story of how the iconic Marvel villain came to be. The action-packed film will be released in theaters on December 13.
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‘Outer Banks’ Star Carlacia Grant on Season 4 Part 2
Carlacia Grant portrays Cleo in Netflix’s Outer Banks. All episodes of season 4 are currently streaming and the series has already been renewed for a fifth and final season.
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