‘Transformers’ Star Anthony Ramos Discusses POC Themes in ‘Rise of the Beasts’
This week, the Transformers return to the big screen in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts! And I have to say folks, this one truly is more than meets the eye. I personally dug the heck out of this movie. Part of the reason was the way director Steven J. Caple (Creed II) subtly brings up POC themes throughout the movie. And one of the others was its charismatic star Anthony Ramos!
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Sasha Lane Previews the Twists and Turns of ‘The Crowded Room’
Sasha Lane plays Ariana in The Crowded Room. The new limited series will premiere with the first three episodes on Friday, June 9, followed by one episode weekly on Apple TV+.
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New Motion Posters for ‘Blue Beetle’ Revealed
We’re getting closer to the big screen debut of Jaime Reyes folks! And with the release of Blue Beetle we are going to finally get the first Latino-led solo Hollywood superhero movie ever. That is a huge step for representation, and there’s no better, more charming character to do this with than Jaime!
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‘Hailey’s On It!’ Exclusive Clip: Sing a Sea Shanty!
Are you ready for a music competition?!
The Nerds of Color have received an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming episode of Disney+/ Disney Channel’s new original animated series Hailey’s On It. In the episode called “Splatter of the Bands,” Hailey must decide between perfection and fun in order to win a local music festival.
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The Cast of ‘Never Have I Ever’ Discuss the Final Season
Grab your tissues, the fourth and final season of Netflix’s Never Have I Ever is officially streaming. Before saying goodbye, I had to speak with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnet, Jaren Lewison, Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani, Ramona Young, and Lee Rodriguez about the series one last time.
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New TV Spot for ‘Ahsoka’ Reveals Release Date
It’s Dave Filoni’s birthday! And to celebrate, Lucasfilm has released a brand new trailer for Ahsoka. But that’s not all, you’ll find the trailer comes with a bonus surprise — the reveal of the show’s official release date!
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Yeah… ‘The Flash’ is a Great ‘Batman’ Film
The Flash is nearly here, and I was joined by Swara on our YouTube channel to discuss our initial, spoiler-free thoughts on the film. Subscribe to the podcast at hardnocmedia.com for the full spoiler-filled review when it drops on June 19!
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Happy World Tetris Day with Apple TV+ and aespa!
It’s World Tetris Day!
In honor of the day that inventor created the game in 1984, Apple TV+ wanted to release a special video tied to their recent released film, Tetris. Very fitting with the gaming/AI theme, global K-pop sensation, asespa, teamed up with the film for a song — “Hold On Tight.”
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‘Captain America 4’ Announces New Title with Behind the Scenes Photo
May 2024 is on your left and coming fast, folks! And with it, soaring on top in his new position as Captain America is Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson. Last time we saw Sam, he was rightfully earning back the shield (after giving it up to a museum six months after saying he’d do his best). And now the partner has become the master as he heads into theaters with the latest installment in the Captain America series, now titled Captain America: Brave New World!
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NOC Review: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ is a Worthy Successor to ‘Bumblebee’
Let’s be honest, we all wrote off the Transformers franchise long ago. As soon as they stopped the entire Age of Extinction movie to try and justify why it was okay for one character to date a minor, I instantly noped out. I didn’t even bother with The Last Knight, and it seems I was right not to. But then something funny happened. Bumblebee hit theaters, and ended up being a really charming movie.
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Hard NOC Life 315: Across the Spoiler-Verse
On this Hard NOC Life, Britney brings special guest host Liam King, lead singer of the bands STMNTS and Again in May for a spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Saray Guidetti on Directing Episode 10×16 of ‘The Blacklist’
As part of NBCU’s 2022-2023 Female Forward program, Saray Guidetti had the opportunity to direct episode 16 of The Blacklist’s tenth and final season. New episodes air Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.
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Chloe Bennet Talks the Importance of ‘Rally Road Racers’ and Working on ‘Dave’
Chloe Bennet can be heard lending her voice in Rally Road Racers as well as be seen portraying Robyn in FX’s Dave, which you can stream on Hulu. I spoke with the actress about why she enjoys voice acting, the importance of choosing projects that promote diversity, what she hopes her character in Dave represents for women, and more.
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Pixar Releases New ‘Elemental’ Original Song From Lauv
Hot off the releases of its Cannes debut, and poster and featurette drops earlier this week, Pixar has unveiled the original song “Steal the Show” for their upcoming original feature Elemental.
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Sadie Stanley and Lexi Underwood Preview the Next Chapter of ‘Cruel Summer’
Sadie Stanley and Lexi Underwood star in season 2 of Cruel Summer, which debuts on Monday, June 5 at 9 PM EDT with a special two-episode premiere. New episodes will then air at 10 PM on Freeform.
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FDI Cast 171: The Secret to Eating the Most Korean BBQ
Today we reveal our patent pending, rigorously peer researched, highly effective method for stuffing the most meat into your face the next time you go out for Korean BBQ. Not sponsored by Iron Age, but we should be!
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‘Elemental’ Featurette and Posters Mix Cast Chemistry and Theatrical Experiences
With the release of Pixar’s Elemental just a few short weeks away, the studio has dropped some incredible marketing pieces from its massive debut at Cannes to a clip. Now, they have dropped a few new posters teasing the theatrical viewing experiences you can watch and an all-new featurette of the cast and crew talking about the recording process.
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Nathan Kress, Jerry Trainor, Laci Mosley, and Jaidyn Triplett Talk Season 3 of ‘iCarly’
iCarly is back for its highly anticipated third season and to celebrate today’s two-episode premiere, I caught up with Nathan Kress, Jerry Trainor, Laci Mosley, and Jaidyn Triplett! New episodes will continue to drop weekly on Thursdays, exclusively on Paramount+.
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‘Joy Ride’ Celebrates Individuality with Character Posters
It’s the last day of AAPI Heritage month, Lionsgate gifted audiences with special character posters from their new comedy, Joy Ride. The posters speak for themselves on each of their unique personalities. The four main characters consists of Audrey (Ashley Park), the responsible one; Lolo (Sherry Cola), the mouthy fun one; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), the almost-famous one; and, Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), the chaotic — and unexpected — one.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Trailer Teases Superfly Animation
Of all the cinematic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles iterations that we’ve got in the past, there was only one animated one. However, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem seems to embrace their comic book origins with colorful illustrative storytelling that bursts with heart and humor. And now the newest trailer puts that on full display.
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Netflix Reveals First Look at ‘Skull Island’ Animated Series
Netflix has released the newest teaser for their latest anime series, Skull Island. As a part of their launch of the MonsterVerse, the streaming service and Legendary Television have teamed up for a collaboration that would expand upon King Kong’s mythology through the use of anime storytelling.
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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Swings Further and Higher to Be a Masterful Sequel
The best thing about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is that it’s an irreverent love letter that dares to challenge and satirize the Webslinger’s mythology. By introducing Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) into the cinematic universe, not only did we see the Spidey persona in a whole new way, but we also got to see the social impact of representation. Now Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse puts a twist on the themes explored in the first while diving into the complex themes of individuality.
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Dalal Elsheikh on Judging NBC’s ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ and the Changing Auto Industry
Vehicle designer Dala Elsheikh grew up playing with Hot Wheels. She never expected she would be working with them as an ambassador to the brand, let alone judging a Hot Wheels Competition on national television.
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