Disney+ and Lucasfilm Tease First-Look at ‘Ahsoka’

May 29, 2022May 31, 2022 Mike Manalo

“Ezra’s out there somewhere. And it’s time to bring him home…” four years ago, those final words ended one journey, and began a new one, as the beloved Star Wars: Rebels brought its four-season run to a close. For years, Rebels mastermind, and overall walking Star Wars encyclopedia, Dave Filoni, has been asked when we’d get to see that new journey unfold. And this weekend at Star Wars Celebration, Filoni finally answered that question.

Conventions, Movies

First Look at the Return of ‘Indiana Jones’

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Mike Manalo

Today at Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm dropped the first look at the next installment of the Indiana Jones franchise! Check out the first image from next year’s Indiana Jones film below:

Sci Fi, Television

Oh, Boy: NBC Picks Up ‘Quantum Leap’ Reboot to Series

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Keith Chow

NBC has announced that it is committing its reboot of Quantum Leap to series after announcing the casting of the pilot in March. Such a quick turnaround can only mean that the network heads were blown away by the pilot. And for what it’s worth, this show sounds tailor-made for me and me alone.

Fantasy, Streaming1 Comment

Oh My Demigod: Disney+ Reveals ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Trio

May 5, 2022June 23, 2022 Keith Chow

Disney has just officially announced Aryan Simhadri (Disney’s Spin) and Leah Sava Jeffries (Empire) will play Grover and Annabeth, respectively, in the upcoming Disney+ original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Simhadri and Jeffries will star alongside Adam Project star Walker Scobell who was recently cast as Percy in this epic adventure.

Movies, Sci Fi1 Comment

Check Out Florence Pugh and Harry Styles in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

April 26, 2022April 27, 2022 Mike Manalo

Booksmart was one of the very best films of 2019, making it an incredibly terrific debut for first-time director, Olivia Wilde. Wilde crafted an absolutely hilarious film with a sharp script and star-making performances from Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein. She employed hilarious stop motion techniques and stylish indie sensibility with the feel of a classic teenage coming-of-age romp.

Animation, DC Comics, Movies

New Trailer for ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Signals ‘The One’

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Mike Manalo

Whoa! In a brilliant stroke of genius, WB formally announced via a new trailer that none other than Neo himself, Keanu Reeves, will be playing Batman in the upcoming animated feature DC League of Super-Pets.

Animation, DC Comics, Movies

Happy Lunar New Year from ‘DC League of Super Pets’

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Mike Manalo

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! As a new year of prosperity and fortune begins, our friends at WB and DC have teamed up to send us a very special greeting! To help usher in the festivities, are Ace the Bat-Hound and Krypto the Superdog from the upcoming DC League of Super Pets, coming to theaters May 20 this year!

Fantasy, Streaming

Netflix’s ‘Shadow And Bone’ Adds New Cast Members to Season 2

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Production has finally begun for the second season of the hit Netflix critically-acclaimed fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Today, Netflix announced their newest cast members joining the second season as series regulars — Anna Leong Brophy, Patrick Gibson, Lewis Tan, and Jack Wolfe.

DC Comics, Movies

Michael Keaton Returns as Batman in ‘Batgirl’

December 22, 2021December 23, 2021 Keith Chow

Looks like the DC Cinematic Multiverse will be in full effect in 2022. With The Flash ready to reintroduce Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne to moviegoing audiences, it was announced today that Keaton will also be appearing in Leslie Grace’s Batgirl film as well.

Television

FOX’s ‘The Cleaning Lady’ Promotes Sean Lew and Faith Bryant to Series Regulars

December 13, 2021December 21, 2021 Mike Manalo

Ahead of its highly anticipated premiere on January 3, FOX’s upcoming drama, The Cleaning Lady, starring multi-talented Elodie Yung (Daredevil, The Hitman’s Bodyguard) has announced two new series regulars for the show!

Animation, DC Comics, Movies

New Trailer for ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ is Unleashed

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Mike Manalo

What do you get when you cross Secret Life of Pets with the DC Universe? DC League of Super-Pets!

Animation, DC Comics, Movies1 Comment

New ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Images Reveal a Look at DC’s Top Dogs

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Mike Manalo

Next May, get ready to super-sit, super-stay, and super-roll over with Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart! DC and Warner Animation’s upcoming animated romp, DC League of Super-Pets hits theaters next summer, and today DC and WB unveiled two new images for the upcoming animated comedy.

Anime, Music, Streaming

Putting the ‘Bebop’ in ‘Cowboy Bebop’ with Steve Aoki and John Cho

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Mike Manalo

It’s time to jam Bebop fans! Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop debuts today! And while it isn’t perfect, it’s still pretty fun in a pretty campy way. However, the one thing the show gets right is the music! And heavily inspired by the terrific music of the original anime, the music in the new adaptation pays homage, while managing to carve out its own identity for itself (much like the show as a whole). And someone who knows all about that is iconic DJ Steve Aoki!

Anime, Reviews, Streaming1 Comment

NOC Review: ‘Cowboy Bebop’ is a Mixed Bag That Will Test the Purists

November 15, 2021November 18, 2021 Mike Manalo

So much like my review for Snake Eyes, I will set a disclaimer about the fact that I’m by no means a hardcore Cowboy Bebop fan. I’ve seen the full series once through in my life, and I do like it. And I’ve rewatched some of my favorite episodes numerous times, particularly in preparation for the release of this series. But I’m not as emotionally attached or invested in the series as many out there are.

Movies, Music, Theatre

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Star in Movie Adaptation of Broadway’s ‘Wicked’

November 4, 2021November 5, 2021 Laura Sirikul

Wicked, Universal Pictures’ film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, has found Elphaba and Glinda in Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, respectively. The film adaptation is being helmed by In the Heights director Jon M. Chu.

Animation, Streaming, Television

Disney Channel’s ‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’ Already Greenlit for a Second Season

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Laura Sirikul

Ahead of its premiere this October on the Disney Channel, the animated buddy-comedy The Ghost and Molly McGree has been renewed for a second season! Executive produced by Bill Motz, Bob Roth, and Steve Loter, the series follows Thai American tween Molly McGee (Ashly Burch), who lives to make the world a better place, and grumpy ghost Scratch (Dana Snyder), who is always miserable, as they go through life together and build this unexpected friendship.

Star Wars, Streaming

Why Tiya Sircar Should Be Sabine Wren in ‘Ahsoka’

August 14, 2021November 4, 2021 Keith Chow

This week, news broke that Lucasfilm was ramping up production on Ahsoka and looking for an actress to play a live action version of the popular Rebels character, Sabine Wren. Naturally, I was taken aback by the phrase “looking for” because an actress already plays Sabine and her name is Tiya Sircar.

DC Comics, Podcasts

Winston Duke and Jason Isaacs Headline ‘Batman Unburied’

July 27, 2021July 29, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

Let’s face it folks, there’s a lot of Batman stuff out there. I don’t have to really tell you that. All you need to do is turn a corner and about twenty different Batmen will show up asking you to vote them as the best Caper Crusader (spoiler alert, it will forever be Kevin Conroy and TV’s Adam West in a landslide tie).

Animation, Anime

The VO Actors of Global Majority You Need to Know: Emi Lo

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Edward Hong

Over the past three years, I’ve encountered some truly remarkable voiceover actors from the PGM (People Of Global Majority) community, so remarkable that I thought it would be a worthwhile endeavor to dedicate an article about themselves, their accomplishments, and where you can find them and do so every week. For this week, my spotlight is on Emi Lo! (Banner design by the incredible VO artist/graphic designer Belsheber Rusape Jr.)

DC Comics, Movies

Just Breathe: Leslie Grace is the New Batgirl

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Keith Chow

Warner Bros. and DC Films have found the lead for their upcoming Batgirl film. After a series of names were leaked the other day, the studio just announced that one of the breakout stars from In the Heights, Leslie Grace, will be moving from Washington Heights to Burnside to take on the role of Barbara Gordon.

Marvel, Video Games

Christopher Judge to Voice T’Challa in ‘Marvel’s Avengers’

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Jamal Michel

Since the passing of legend, icon, and super hero Chadwick Boseman last year, the idea of passing the mantle of the Black Panther off to anyone else has been met with understandable apprehension. The entertainment, comic book, and pop culture world was stunned by the news of Chadwick’s passing last year after learning about his personal battle with colon cancer and countless roles and activities he committed to while battling his illness.

Music, Streaming

Killer Mike Joins All-Star Cast of ‘Ozark’ for its Final Season

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Jamal Michel

According to Billboard, Run the Jewels rapper Killer Mike has been cast in a cameo role of the award-winning Netflix series Ozark. The fourth and final season will close out what has been an extraordinary run for the Byrdes, from dysfunctional suburbanites to underdog money-launderers we can’t help but root for. Details of his role, exclusive to Billboard, include that his character runs into Julia Garner’s iconic Ruth Langmore when she’s at the end of her rope.

Animation, Movies, Streaming

Meet the Cast of Netflix’s ‘My Little Pony: A New Generation’

June 30, 2021July 2, 2021 Sophia Soto

Netflix has released the cast for My Little Pony: A New Generation and it’s AMAZING! The cast includes Vanessa Hudgens, Kimiko Glenn, James Marsden, Sofia Carson, and Liza Koshy. The news was revealed through a video with each cast member introducing themselves and their characters. They also shared the official release date: September 24.