The Middle Geeks Episode 61: ‘The Persian Version’ Review on the Eve of Yalda
Our friends Arezou and Samira join us to review Maryam Keshavarz’s The Persian Version!
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Netflix’s ‘Rebel Moon’ Characters Inspired By Actors’ Own Stories and Experiences
Netflix’s Rebel Moon was initially planned to be part of the Star Wars universe. But, after talks fell through between Disney LucasFilm and director Zack Snyder, he and his team decided to create their own sci-fi spacesaga with their own backstory and world-building.
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NOC Review: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ is a Lost Cause for a Lost Cause
We are here at the end of it all folks. The DCEU: 2013-2023. And similarly as it started, with its second entry, Batman V. Superman, the fabled cinematic universe ends with a whimper instead of a bang. It brings me no joy to say that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is as much of a mess as the rumors have decried.
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‘Suicide Squad’ Game Debuts Delightful Poison Ivy Scene for Gamers to Complain About
Suicide Squad Insider Episode 2 came out today, offering more details about Rocksteady Studios’ upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. SPOILERS AHEAD.
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Behind the Scenes of Netflix’s ‘The Brothers Sun’
Netflix released a behind-the-scene look at the making of the dark family comedy, The Brothers Sun.
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Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Stanley Simons Discuss ‘The Iron Claw’
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Stanley Simons star as Kevin, Kerry, and Mike Von Erich in The Iron Claw. You can see the film in theaters everywhere starting Friday, December 22.
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Chatting with the Creative Team Behind ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’
While at New York Comic Con this year, I spoke with Jon Steinberg (Showrunner/EP), Dan Shotz (Showrunner/EP), James Bobin (Director/EP), Dan Hennah (Production Designer), Tish Monaghan (Costume Designer), Erik Henry (VFX Supervisor), and Jeff White (ILM VFX Supervisor) about making Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
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Edgar Ramírez and Mandy Moore Preview ‘Dr. Death’ Season 2
Edgar Ramírez and Mandy Moore star as Paolo and Benita in the second season of Dr. Death, which is based on the hit Wondery podcast. All 8 episodes premiere on December 21, exclusively on Peacock.
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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars, Part 3
We are now on the third part of our ongoing spotlight series on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight that you should know:
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Discovering the Truth with ‘Monarch’ Stars Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, and Kiersey Clemons
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is proving to be a series commanded by two sets of trios. Earlier this week we had interviews with the first, with our discussions with Kurt and Wyatt Russell, as well as conversations with Mari Yamamoto and Anders Holm. But anchoring the present day events of the series are Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, and Kiersey Clemons, who play Cate and Kentaro Randa and May Olowe-Hewitt. And five episodes in, as a group, they’ve proven to be the scrappy heart and spunk of this terrific series. So it was a true honor to get to speak with the three of them.
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Sinclair Daniel, Ashleigh Murray, and Brittany Adebumola on Hulu’s ‘The Other Black Girl’
Sinclair Daniel, Ashleigh Murray, and Brittany Adebumola star as Nella, Hazel, and Malaika in The Other Black Girl, which is based on Zakiya Dalila Harris’ best-selling novel. All episodes of season one are currently streaming on Hulu.
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Discussing ‘Monarch’ with Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, & Elisa Lasowski
The legacy of monsters begins with the creation of an organization: Monarch. Dedicated to studying and monitoring titan activity on the planet, the fictional Monarch has been a staple of Legendary’s MonsterVerse since its first installment, Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla back in 2014.
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New ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Featurette Dives into James Wan’s Vision
We’re almost at December 22, folks! And that means we’ll be seeing everyone’s favorite aquatic DC hero is making his grand return, when Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom hits theaters. And to celebrate, WB and DC have released a new featurette giving a behind the scenes look at the upcoming superhero epic!
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Uncovering the Secrets of ‘Monarch’ with Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell
Legends don’t get any bigger than Godzilla… Unless their names are Kurt and Wyatt Russell! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is stomping to the top of the charts on Apple TV+ right now. After five epic episodes, the latest installment in Legendary’s MonsterVerse is currently Certified Fresh sitting at 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, and quite beloved by kaiju fans everywhere. And an exceptional part of that is due to the electric charm of The Russells. We were recently given the chance to talk to both of them about the series and their wonderful work on it.
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Check Out the Teaser Trailer and Poster for John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ Starring Ryan Reynolds
There is nothing more powerful than a child’s imagination and John Krasinski’s IF is asking the question, what if everything you believed as a kid was real? Get ready, it’s time to save the IFs!
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The Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Talk Their Characters and Friendship
Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri star as Percy, Annabeth, and Grover in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which is based on the book series by Rick Riordan. The new show will debut December 20 on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes.
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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Directors and Producer on Po’s Next Journey
It has been nearly eight years since Kung Fu Panda graced the big screen with their third film in the franchise. Po (Jack Black) has advanced to become the Dragon Warrior, as well as a “sifu” (teacher) for pandas and villagers alike. His story seemed to have concluded. But for Kung Fu Panda 4 directors Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Stine and producer Rebecca Huntley, they knew there was more to tell about Po’s journey.
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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Trailer Teases Po’s Quest Towards Spirituality
For the past 15 years, DreamWorks Animation has expanded the Kung Fu Panda franchise with fun and entertaining sequels as well as a more than a few televised series. Now, the studio has released a brand new trailer for Kung Fu Panda 4.
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Director Sam Fell and Zachary Levi Discuss ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’
Zachary Levi voices the character of Rocky in Sam Fell’s Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. The movie will begin streaming on Netflix December 15 and serves as the sequel to Chicken Run, which is the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time.
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Exploring the Multiverse at Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Season 2 Premiere
New episodes of Marvel’s What If…? are just around the corner. Season 2 of the animated series premieres December 22 on Disney+, throwing viewers back into the multiverse at the hands of The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright). As part of Phase Five, the series “questions, revisits, and twists” classic Marvel Cinematic Universe moments.
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It’s Time for the Third ‘Dune: Part Two’ Trailer
Ready for another new Dune: Part Two trailer? Denis Villeneuve is continuing the saga in theaters on March 1, 2024, with the next chapter in the ongoing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel and fans can’t wait.
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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars, Part 2
This is the second part as we continue this spotlight series on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight that you should know:
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Getting Deep with ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Director James Wan
It’s not every day we get a 1:1 with a director as prolific as the amazing James Wan! The creator of The Conjuring Universe, as well as the visionary behind the DCEU’s first (and only) billion dollar blockbuster is back in the director’s chair for this Christmas’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. And we were able to sit down with the icon himself for an in-depth interview about the upcoming blockbuster sequel.
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