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Meeting the Masterminds Behind ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Mike Manalo

For decades, the legend and sounds of Godzilla have remained iconic. But less known about the mythology (at least in the latest iteration of Legendary’s MonsterVerse) are the shadowy figures that monitor Godzilla and other titans across the planet: the organization Monarch! Now, with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters debuting on Apple TV+ this Friday, November 17, the world of monsters will finally be brought into the light. And to celebrate, we were able to sit down with the showrunners and creators Matt Fraction and Chris Black, as well as director Matt Shakman, and producer Sean Konrad, to discuss the journey of bringing the MonsterVerse to streaming.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen Discuss Their New Comedy Series, ‘Platonic’

May 19, 2023 Sophia Soto

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen star in and executive produce Platonic on Apple TV+. The ten-episode season will premiere with the first three episodes on Wednesday, May 24, followed by new episodes weekly.

Movies, Streaming

Watch the Trailer for ‘Spirited’ Starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Sophia Soto

Are you ready to experience A Christmas Carol from the perspective of the ghosts? Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, and Sunita Mani are retelling the classic Dickens tale in the new musical, Spirited. The film will premiere in theaters on November 11 and Apple TV+ on November 18.

Streaming, Television

Check Out the Teaser Trailer for ‘WeCrashed’ Starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Sophia Soto

Apple TV+ has just shared the teaser trailer and premiere date for WeCrashed, which is a new limited series based on the Wondery podcast WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork. The talented cast includes Jared Leto, Anne Hathaway, Kyle Marvin, America Ferrera, and O-T Fagbenle. The first three episodes will premiere on March 18.

Interview, Streaming

Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd Talk ‘The Shrink Next Door’ on Apple TV+

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Sophia Soto

Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd star as Marty and Dr. Ike in The Shrink Next Door. The highly anticipated limited series is inspired by true events and an original podcast of the same name. The first three episodes premiered globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 12. One new episode is being released weekly, every Friday. Ferrell and Rudd both also serve as executive producers on the project.

Sports, Streaming, Television8 Comments

How ‘Ted Lasso’ Failed Nate as a Character

November 5, 2021November 6, 2021 Swara Salih

Ted Lasso has taken our pop culture by storm. From its trademark humor to the soccer (AKA football) matches, to the great performances, and an often stunning exploration of mental health (at least for most of its main cast), it’s a show that inspires through showcasing the difficulties that the members of Richmond Football Club endure, and how they ultimately uplift each other through it all.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Kathryn Hahn Discusses Her New Series, ‘The Shrink Next Door’

November 5, 2021 Sophia Soto

Kathryn Hahn portrays Phyllis in The Shrink Next Door. The highly anticipated limited series is inspired by true events and an original podcast of the same name. The first three episodes will premiere Friday, November 12 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

Poetry, Streaming, Television1 Comment

‘Dickinson’ Final Season: Hailee Steinfeld Drops a New Verse

November 4, 2021July 8, 2022 Dominic Mah

Because I cannot wait for Kate —
Apple kindly drops Dickinson Season 3 —
The final part of Emily Dickinson/Hailee Steinfeld’s quest for Self —
And Immortality.

Sci Fi, Streaming

Director Kim Jee-woon Says ‘Dr. Brain’ is Based on Science

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Laura Sirikul

Directed by acclaimed visionary Kim Jee-woon and based on the popular Korean webtoon Hongjacga, Dr. Brain follows a brilliant neuroscientist Sewon (Lee Sun-kyun) who suffers a personal tragedy when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Nestor Carbonell on ‘The Morning Show’ Season 2

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 Sophia Soto

Nestor Carbonell plays Yanko Flores in the acclaimed and award-winning Apple Original drama The Morning Show. Season two premiered Friday, September 17 on Apple TV+ and new episodes are released weekly, every Friday.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Desean Terry Talks Season 2 of ‘The Morning Show’

October 2, 2021 Sophia Soto

Desean Terry plays Daniel Henderson in the acclaimed and award-winning Apple Original drama The Morning Show. Season two premiered Friday, September 17 on Apple TV+ and new episodes are released weekly, every Friday.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Mimi Leder on Apple TV+’s ‘The Morning Show’

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Sophia Soto

Mimi Leder serves as an executive producer and director on the acclaimed and award-winning Apple Original drama The Morning Show. Season two premiered Friday, September 17 on Apple TV+ and new episodes are released weekly, every Friday.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Karen Pittman Discusses the New Season of ‘The Morning Show’

September 30, 2021October 2, 2021 Sophia Soto

Karen Pittman stars as Mia Jordan in the acclaimed and award-winning Apple Original drama The Morning Show. Season two is a total of ten episodes and premiered Friday, September 17 on Apple TV+ with the first episode. New episodes are released weekly, every Friday.

Animation, Streaming

Manila to the Moon: An Interview with ‘Blush’ Director Joe Mateo

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 Mike Manalo

Imagine if you will that you’re a minority in the entertainment industry. Picture yourself working proudly on some of the best, most well known animated projects of all time, and then — BAM! — a studio asks you to tell your own story. What would be the story you’d want to tell? For Filipino animator, Joe Mateo (a 25-year veteran artist and animator who worked on Zootopia, Big Hero 6, and many other classic Disney Animated works), that dream came true.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Greta Lee on Joining ‘The Morning Show’

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Sophia Soto

Greta Lee portrays Stella Bak in season two of the acclaimed and award-winning Apple Original drama The Morning Show. The new season will be a total of ten episodes and premiered Friday, September 17 on Apple TV+ with the first episode. New episodes are released weekly, every Friday.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Jennifer Aniston Previews Season 2 of ‘The Morning Show’

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Sophia Soto

Jennifer Aniston stars as Alex Levy in the acclaimed and award-winning Apple Original drama The Morning Show. The actress serves as an executive producer for the series as well. The second season will be a total of ten episodes and debut Friday, September 17 on Apple TV+ with the first episode. New episodes will then be released weekly, every Friday.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Reese Witherspoon Talks All Things ‘The Morning Show’

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Sophia Soto

Reese Witherspoon stars as Bradley Jackson in the acclaimed and award-winning Apple Original drama The Morning Show. The actress also serves as an executive producer for the series. The second season will be a total of ten episodes and debut Friday, September 17 on Apple TV+ with the first episode. New episodes will then be released weekly, every Friday.

Streaming, Theatre

Broadway Smash, ‘Come From Away’ is Coming to Apple TV+

August 27, 2021August 31, 2021 Mike Manalo

Since the pandemic closed theaters, the Big Apple has been longing for the amazing allure of the Broadway lights, sights, and songs! Thankfully, Broadway is making a major comeback this fall, so fans can immerse themselves in the glory of the stage once more. But while we all await the rise of live curtains, theater geeks everywhere can at least get their fix through the magic of streaming, from the debut of Hamilton on Disney+ last year, and now once more with the upcoming premiere of Come From Away on Apple TV+.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Talking ‘Mr. Corman’ with Joseph Gordon-Levitt

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 Mike Manalo

Here at The Nerds of Color, we have been blessed to get very special opportunities to talk to some of the biggest and brightest names in showbiz today. But few come bigger and brighter than Mr. Joseph Gordon-Levitt!

Sci Fi, Streaming, Television

Check Out the Official Trailer for ‘See’ Season 2

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Sophia Soto

Apple TV+ just released the season two trailer for See. The cast of the action-packed, post-apocalyptic drama series includes Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Alfre Woodard, Eden Epstein, Tom Mison, Hoon Lee, Olivia Cheng, David Hewlett, and Tamara Tunie. The new season will be a total of eight episodes and debut globally on Friday, August 27 with the first episode. New episodes will be followed followed weekly, every Friday.

Interview

The Artisans Behind ‘Dickinson’ Share Their Advice for Anyone Wanting to Join the Industry

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 Sophia Soto

All episodes of Dickinson season 2 are available now, and The Nerds of Color got to attend a virtual press conference with some of the incredible artisans behind the series. Participants included James Calleri (Casting Director), Martin Czembor (Re-Recording Mixer), Billy Henry (Editor), Ian Hultquist + Drum & Lace (Composers), Suzy Mazzarese-Allison (Hair Dept Head), Jennifer Moeller (Costume Designer), Tim Orr (Cinematographer), Neil Patel (Production Designer), Luciano Vignola (Supervising Sound Editor), DeVoe Yates (Music Supervisor), and Ande Yung (Makeup Dept Head).