‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Director Deborah Chow on the ‘Star Wars’ Legacy and Toshiro Mifune

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Keith Chow

In one week, on the 45th anniversary of the original Star Wars, Disney+ will be premiering the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Filling in the gap between Episodes III and IV, Obi-Wan Kenobi brings back Prequel era stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to reprise the roles of Kenobi and Darth Vader, respectively.

Animation, Streaming

‘Baymax!’ Trailer Gives a Helping Healthcare Hand in San Fransokyo

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Michael Lee

It’s been nearly eight years since the cuddly and lovable Baymax (Scott Adist) arrived to save the day and heal an emotionally devastated Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter) in Big Hero 6. Now the giant walking marshmallow healthcare robot is ready to leave his tiny little bubble and do want he was programed to do: help others in the new forthcoming Disney+ animated series, Baymax!

Marvel, Streaming

First Trailer and Poster for ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’

May 17, 2022May 18, 2022 Mike Manalo

Today, Marvel Studios and Disney dropped the first trailer for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law! The highly anticipated Disney+ show is due to hit the streaming platform August 17. See below to check out the trailer and poster for the upcoming series.

Animation, Movies

Pixar Releasing ‘Elemental’ in Summer 2023

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Michael Lee

Pixar’s success is built on its original storytelling. From their Toy Story flagship franchise all the way to Turning Red, audiences around the globe have seen the human experience through fantastical stories of the life of toys, monsters, and emotions. But the studio’s latest reveal teases they are going Elemental.

Marvel, Streaming

Marvel’s ‘Echo’ Begins Production

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Marvel’s Echo has begin production in Atlanta and is set to premiere in 2023. The series stars Alaqua Cox as deaf gang leader Maya Lopez aka Echo, who made her debut in the MCU in Marvel’s Hawkeye. The series picks up after finding out the truth about the death of her father — by the hands of Ronin aka Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) — set up by Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio).

Animation, Movies1 Comment

Remembering the Rescue Rangers: A Brief History of ‘Chip ‘n Dale’

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Mike Manalo

There’s no case too big, no case too small. When you need help just call, Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers! For those of you who may not have grown up in the ‘90s, the major TV networks, such as Fox, UPN (now The CW), or Disney Channel used to play cartoons after school in syndication to give kids a nice breather between school and homework.

Marvel, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 38: ‘Moon Knight’ Episodes 5-6

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Swara Salih

We discuss episodes 5-6 of the new MCU Disney+ series Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac, May Calamawy, and Ethan Hawke, joined once again by our friend Hanna Flint!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 265: ‘Doctor Strange’ in the Multiverse and ‘Moon Knight’

May 9, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Britney dive deep into the Multiverse after a brief detour to the Field of Reeds to break down the Moon Knight finale and review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They also share thoughts on the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer and mourn the passing of iconic comic book artist, George Perez.

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.

Marvel, Movies

Uncovering the Secrets of the Multiverse at the ‘Doctor Strange’ Press Conference

May 5, 2022May 6, 2022 Mike Manalo

The madness has begun! Earlier this week, members of the press, including The Nerds of Color, were invited to partake in the press conference for the highly anticipated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Star Wars, Streaming

Lucasfilm Announces New Behind the Scenes Specials Coming to Disney+

May 4, 2022May 31, 2022 Mike Manalo

Happy Star Wars Day, nerds! In celebration of this very religious holiday LucasFilm has officially announced two new behind-the-scenes specials coming to Disney+.

Star Wars, Streaming

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Trailer Teases Return of Darth Vader

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Keith Chow

To celebrate May the Fourth, Disney+ has just released the official trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, which is now launching with two episodes on May 27.

Marvel, Movies, Reviews

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is Far from Perfect

May 3, 2022May 6, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Ever since audiences were introduced to the multiverse in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, storytellers had to figure out a way to incorporate that into future storylines. With Marvel’s Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home, it made sense to include multiple worlds and versions of our favorite characters, while also providing a little bit of fan service along the way.

Interview, Marvel, Movies

Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez Talk ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Mike Manalo

Guess what nerds! In-person interviews are back! And for our first one, in what seems like forever, we’re taking you into the heart of the MCU Multiverse with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness stars, Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 264: ‘Moon Knight’ Before and Afterlife

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith, Dominic, and Britney is join the goddess Taweret on a journey into the afterlife as they break down the penultimate episode of Moon Knight while mourning the passing of comics icon Neal Adams and the cancellation of most of The CW’s DC shows.

Animation, Movies

NOC Exclusive: Creating Panda Mei in BTS ‘Turning Red’ Clip

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Michael Lee

Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red was a smashing hit on the studio’s exclusive streaming platform. I know I’m guilty of watching it more than a couple of times since its release. But now, the animated film is ready for its home entertainment release. And to celebrate its recent digital platform launch and its 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 3, The Nerds of Color partnered up with Disney and Pixar to share an exclusive one-minute behind-the-scenes featurette about Panda Mei.

Animation, Movies1 Comment

Subscribe on YouTube and Win a Digital Copy of ‘Turning Red’

April 29, 2022July 14, 2022 Keina C

Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red debuted this week on all major digital platforms and will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 3, with never-before-seen bonus material including seven deleted scenes, three featurettes and audio commentary with Director Domee Shi. Plus, we’re giving subscribers to our YouTube channel a free digital copy of the movie!

Animation, Movies, Streaming

Disney+’s ‘Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers’ Live-Action Film Given the SNL Treatment

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Today, Disney+ released the first trailer and new poster of their original movie Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers and it’s a lot.

After 30 years of not having any new Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers content, the hybrid live-action/CG animated action-comedy catches up with the two former Disney Afternoon television stars in modern-day Los Angeles.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 263: ‘Moon Knight’ Gets Weird

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Britney is joined by her Naomi Podcast co-host Nate Milton to break down episode 4 of Moon Knight and rank the Oscar Isaac series against other Marvel shows on Disney+.

Animation, Movies

‘Lightyear’ Cinematographer Talks Collaborating to Find Film’s Visual Language

April 22, 2022April 23, 2022 Michael Lee

In 1995, Andy, from the Toy Story films, received a Buzz Lightyear action figure for his birthday. It was from his favorite movie. And Lightyear is that movie. Directed by Angus MacLane, the spinoff is Buzz’s (Chris Evans) origins story. In the spinoff, the title character explores uncharted space for Star Command with his fellow space ranger Alicia Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba) in the name of peace. However, when the evil Emperor Zurg threatens the universe’s safety, Buzz may be its only hope to save it.

Marvel, Television

The Middle Geeks Episode 37: ‘Moon Knight’ Episodes 3-4

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Swara Salih

We discuss episodes 3-4 of the new MCU Disney+ series Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac, May Calamawy, and Ethan Hawke, joined by Egyptian writer and podcaster, Nadia Osman!

Animation, Movies

Pixar’s Approach to Making ‘Lightyear’ a Sci-Fi Epic

April 21, 2022April 19, 2022 Michael Lee

Pixar may be known for its originals, but the animation studio has also produced a few sequels and prequels for its unforgettable films. While the Toy Story films may have given us a glimpse at Woody’s history, Lightyear serves as the definitive origins story for the brave space ranger that we all know and love. But rather than follow the character as a toy, the spinoff is presented to us as one of Andy’s favorite Sci-Fi films. As such, director Angus MacLane assembled a group of talented artists to achieve that cinematic look and feel that one gets when watching a Sci-Fi movie like Star Wars and Aliens.

Animation, Movies

Pixar’s NASA Research Trip Helped Influence the Look and Feel of ‘Lightyear’

April 21, 2022April 19, 2022 Michael Lee

In 1995, Disney•Pixar would release the first of four Toy Story films, not to mention countless other shorts and TV specials, making them the premier animation studio. And throughout these films, we’ve seen Woody and Buzz in all sorts of adventures. Though we’ve seen glimpses of “Woody’s Roundup,” the show that inspired the cowboy doll Andy played with, Buzz’s story remained untold. That is until Pixar decided to make Lightyear, an all-new Sci-Fi epic adventure that would be the movie Andy watched in 1995.