The Problem with ‘Secret Invasion’ Using an A.I.-Generated Title Sequence

Welp, the flood gates are open. With Marvel Studios embracing AI art, it’s only a matter of time before we see just a flood of this stuff in all sorts of production. What’s really baffling to me is why they decided to go this direction since AI art is not protected by copyright.

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Super Smack’s Journey to Reclaim Cuteness

It’s been well over a year since I met Super Smack in our last interview for his song “Black and Gold” featuring Mega Ran, and we’ve talked and hung out several times after. So when he approached me about interviewing him for the singles off his new project, I was a bit hesitant at first, but my curiosity and excitement won out. I’m happy to say that this is the first of many short interviews with Super Smack for each of his upcoming singles and debut album. 

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Kickstart This: Robert Liu-Trujillo Discusses His New Art Book

Robert Liu-Trujillo is an artist looking to craft change.

He knows how powerful art can be to inspire and make social change, especially for younger consumers of his and others’ work. With a new Kickstarter project out now, we sat down with Robert to talk about his art, how social justice informs his work, navigating the picture book industry, and so much more.

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Super Smack is Ready to Smash Stereotypes and the Industry with New EP

Super Smack is a Filipino American rapper that has been leveling up in the music game ever since his first ep, Neon Red, hit streaming services. With a unique blend of gaming culture, anime references, good vibes, and a message for change, Super Smack’s pens music that blend pop and rap in ways that make the nerd in any of us step on the dance floor.

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FDI Cast 114: ‘F9’ Spoiler Cast

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS for F9: The Fast Saga. Proceed only if you’ve seen it already or don’t care about spoilers. Honestly, we don’t get into too many plot details, but fair warning. Also, Brandon predicted everything anyway so if you’re a fan of our cast, you can pretty much figure out what F9 is about anyway.

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ShoPowSho Episode 035: ‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ Comic Creators!

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 035: We welcome back the Comics Creators behind Lumpia with a Vengeance: Interlude #2 comic book: Patricio Ginelsa, Lawrence Iriarte, Whilce Portacio, Rey Cuerdo, Chris Gallevo, Kristoffer Tolentino, Dante Fernandez and Varinder Singh!

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ShoPowSho Episode 034: Singer/Musician, OG Moose

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 034: We welcome Singer/Musician/DJ, OG Moose! OG Moose is an amazing performer out of Las Vegas! Whether he is getting the party started as a DJ, producing tracks with other performers or performing his songs that get the party vibing, music is the reflection of his soul that he is always sharing with the world!

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ShoPowSho Episode 032: Actor, Alain Uy of ‘The Paper Tigers’

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 032: We welcome Actor, Alain Uy, star of The Paper Tigers that premieres today in Theaters and On Demand! Alain is a multi-talented Filipino actor, writer, producer, and director with credits on Helstrom, True Detective, The Passage, ER, Veronica Mars, Parenthood, Monk, and more!

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ShoPowSho Episode 031: Artist, Destiny Snyder of Adobowasabi Studio!

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 031: We welcome Artist, Destiny Snyder of Adobowasabi Studio! Destiny is an amazing artist that pursues her love for the arts while also serving in the U.S. military! Salute!

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ShoPowSho Episode 028: Actor, Tisha Custodio!

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 028: We welcome Actor, Tisha Custodio! What?! Yes! We ARE giving you two episodes this week because we are celebrating the launch of the new Disney+ series, Big Shot featuring emerging talent and our Special Guest: Actor, Tisha Custodio! Join us as we learn and discuss Tisha Custodio’s rising star in Hollywood and of course… growing up Filipino!

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ShoPowSho Episode 027: Actor, Zedrick Restauro!

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 027: We welcome Actor, Zedrick Restauro! With credits in How To Get Away With Murder, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, G.L.O.W., Powerless, Modern Family, Teen Wolf and many more, join us as we learn and discuss Zedrick Restauro’s journey as an Actor in Hollywood and growing up Filipino!

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ShoPowSho Episode 026: Artist, Tammy Vince Cruz AKA Ninang NuNu!

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 026: We welcome Artist, Tammy Vince Cruz AKA Ninang NuNu! Join us as we learn and discuss the Artist known as a ‘Ninang NuNu’ from her own artistic endeavors to her work with Pokemon!

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