Marvel Studios Unveils 2025 Disney+ Slate
If you went on Disney+ last night and played the first episode of Agatha All Along from the very beginning, you were treated to a nice surprise. That surprise has since gone public as Marvel Studios has officially unveiled its slate of upcoming Disney+ releases, including new looks at Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and Wonder Man!
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Hannah Macpherson, Madison Bailey, and Antonia Gentry Break Down the Ending of ‘Time Cut’
Madison Bailey and Antonia Gentry star as Lucy and Summer in Hannah Macpherson’s Time Cut. The new movie premieres today on Netflix and these interviews will contain major spoilers.
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David Henrie and the Cast of ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ on Bringing Magic Back
As someone who loved Wizards of Waverly Place growing up, I was beyond excited to speak with star/executive producer David Henrie and cast members Janice LeAnn Brown, Mimi Gianopulos, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, and Taylor Cora about Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
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Hard NOC Life 348: Vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith chat about what it will take to help elect the first Black Asian Woman President.
‘Moana 2’ Directors and Producers Talk Off-Screen Representation
In 2016, Walt Disney Animation Studios released Moana, an animated musical based on Polynesian mythology. The studio strived to make the film’s details more authentic to Polynesian cultures through research and the help of Oceanic Story Trust. Now Moana 2 takes the next steps to advance off-screen representation by bringing two filmmakers of Samoan-heritage on as directors.
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Talking Passion, Pride, and Promise with the Nominees of the 2024 Micheaux Film Festival
The Micheaux Film Festival, named after revolutionary African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, geared up for its sixth annual celebration from Monday, October 21 to Sunday, October 27, 2024.
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‘Moana 2’ Footage Reaction: Disney’s Latest Sets Sail for a New Adventure
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana was more than a commercial and critical hit of 2016; it was also a celebration of the Polynesian culture. Set on the fictional island of celebrates Motunui, the film followed the title character (Auliʻi Cravalho) who embarks on a oceanic adventure with the mighty demigod Maui (Dwyane Johnson) to save her village from a blight.
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Comic Creators Assemble to ‘Stop Project 2025’ Ahead of the Election
With only a week to go before another consequential presidential election, perhaps the most consequential, it’s more vital than ever that voters are informed of the stakes before pulling that lever. That’s why comics industry giants like Denys Cowan, Greg Pak, Matt Fraction, Greg Rucka, Jen Van Meter, Jim Ottaviani, and dozens more came together earlier this month to publish Stop Project 2025.
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Prime Video Unveils Trailer for New ‘Cruel Intentions’ Series
It’s still a bittersweet symphony. Prime Video just released the trailer for its upcoming series Cruel Intentions, and it looks deliciously twisted. The new teen drama is a “ruthless,” modern take on the cult classic 1999 film of the same name.
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Anna Kendrick and the Cast of ‘Woman of the Hour’ Reflect on Making the Powerful Film
Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with Woman of the Hour, which is streaming on Netflix. I had the incredible opportunity to discuss the movie with the director/star/EP as well as cast members Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Autumn Best, Kathryn Gallagher, and Tony Hale.
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Reo Māori Dub of ‘Moana 2’ Arrives the Same Day as English-Language Counterpart
A little over a month remains until Moana 2 hits theaters, and for folks in New Zealand, they’ll have more than one way of experiencing it.
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‘Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl’ Heads to Theaters in December
Laufey has announced the release of her very first concert movie, Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl. And Lauvers will be excited to know they can also experience one of her most iconic performances in IMAX.
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The Cast of ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Discuss the Fifth and Final Season
We speak with the main cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 on what adventures wait for the USS Cerritos.
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Refiners Must Report Back to the Office When ‘Severance’ Returns in January
The teaser for the long awaited second season of Severance is here, announcing the award-winning phenomenon finally comes back to Apple TV+ this January.
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The Cast of ‘Hysteria!’ Talks Their New Peacock Series
All episodes of Hysteria! are now streaming on Peacock and I spoke with stars Anna Camp, Nikki Hahn, Chiara Aurelia, Emjay Anthony, and Kezii Curtis. USA Network will also air episodes of the series on Fridays.
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The Trailer for ‘Love Hurts’ Packs a Punch
We previously reported that a new action movie, starring Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose, was officially in the works from 87 North (John Wick, Nobody, The Fall Guy). Well happy to say that today we got our first trailer for the film, formerly known as With Love, now titled Love Hurts.
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‘Interior Chinatown’ Trailer Sees Jimmy O. Yang Thrust into the Spotlight
Hulu has released the first trailer for Interior Chinatown. The limited series is an adaptation of Charles Yu’s award-winning book of the same name and stars Jimmy O. Yang, a mild-mannered waiter who is tired of feeling like the background character of his own story. But his life is turned upside down when he becomes the main character after witnessing a crime that’s connected to a high-profile case.
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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘The Piano Lesson’
I applaud A Noise Within‘s passionate commitment to put up all ten of August Wilson‘s The Pittsburgh Cycle plays and as someone deeply invested in global majority representation in Los Angeles theatre, I want to be there in watching all of them even though I am starting to notice the aging cracks in his plays which I’ll get more into later.
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Bursting Out of ‘Alien: Romulus’ with Breakout Star David Jonsson
You may recall this past July that I had the esteemed pleasure of interviewing the full cast of Alien: Romulus at San Diego Comic Con. Hands down, one of the greatest highlights of my year. Now of course we hadn’t seen the film at that point. But now that it has become one of the biggest and most successful blockbusters of the year (critically and commercially), I find myself honored once more to this time sit down one-on-one with the film’s breakout star, (the man playing my absolute favorite character from the film, Andy) the incredible David Jonsson!
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New Images and Details of Aaron Taylor-Johnson in ‘Kraven The Hunter’ from NYCC
Details were provided by NOC Reporter Sophia Soto, who is covering NYCC. 2024. Spoilers ahead.
Sony Pictures has released more images of Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Marvel’s Kraven The Hunter. At this year’s NYCC, Director JC Chandor took to the stage to reveal the images and the first seven minutes of the film.
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Gabbing About Ghastly Grins with ‘Smile 2’ Star Naomi Scott
The term “triple threat” is rare these days in Hollywood. However, not only does Smile 2 star, Naomi Scott, embody the very definition of that term, as a gifted singer, dancer and actor, she reinvents it completely. With her performance in the terrifying new sequel to Parker Finn’s Smile, Scott proves to everyone she is a dynamic force of charismatic nature to be reckoned with. And we were fortunate enough to chat with her about this stellar performance in the critically acclaimed horror film, hitting theaters today!
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Cracking Up with Jessica Hynes and Daniel Brühl of ‘The Franchise’
Happy Franchise Friday! We’re continuing our coverage of HBO’s hilarious sitcom The Franchise. It’s always an amazing privilege to sit down with actors and performers you admire, but when you share a laugh with them, there’s truly nothing better! I was so fortunate to do so with the show’s wonderful stars Jessica Hynes and Daniel Brühl .
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Sony Pictures Reveals New ‘Karate Kid’ Title and Poster Ahead of NYCC Panel
Ahead of its New York Comic Con panel, Sony has released the title and poster of the anticipated Karate Kid film, starring the franchise’s living legends: Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han. The title of the new movie is Karate Kid: Legends.
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