Exploring FX’s ‘The Beauty’ with Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope

January 15, 2026 Sophia Soto

Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope star as The Assassin, The Corporation, and Jeremy in The Beauty. The drama is based on the comic book series written by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. I recently spoke with the actors about the show’s timely questions and the importance of focusing on the internal aspects of their characters.

Animation, Interview, Television

The Cast and Creatives of ‘Grimsburg’ Discuss Voice Acting and the Fun of Conventions

March 11, 2025 Sophia Soto

While covering NYCC 2024, I had the opportunity to speak with Grimsburg showrunner/EP Chadd Gindin, star/EP Jon Hamm, Rachel Dratch, and Alan Tudyk for the second season. New episodes air Sundays at 8:30 PM ET/PT on FOX.

Interview, Streaming, Television

The Stars and Creators of ‘Cobra Kai’ Break Down the Show’s Ending

February 13, 2025 Sophia Soto

All good things must come to an end, including the greatest karate saga of all time. However, before saying goodbye to Cobra Kai, I spoke with EPs/writers/directors Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg as well as cast members Ralph Macchio, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, and Gianni DeCenzo about the final episodes. Please note: these interviews will contain major spoilers.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Chatting with the Cast and Creatives of ‘Outlander’ at NYCC

January 16, 2025 Sophia Soto

While at NYCC 2024, I had the chance to speak with Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, executive producer Maril Davis, and author Diana Gabaldon about Outlander. The finale of Season 7, Part 2 will be available January 17 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, and air at 8 PM ET/PT.

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Scott Westerfeld and the Cast of ‘Uglies’ Discuss Bringing the Story to Life On-Screen

September 13, 2024 Sophia Soto

Uglies, which is based on the novel by Scott Westerfeld, is finally streaming on Netflix! I had the opportunity to speak with the author, who serves as an executive producer on the movie, along with cast members Joey King, Brianne Tju, Keith Powers, Chase Stokes, and Laverne Cox all about the adaptation. Please note: these interviews will contain spoilers.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Talking ‘Time Bandits’ with Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, and Lisa Kudrow

July 24, 2024 Sophia Soto

Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi serve as creators, executive producers, writers, and directors of Time Bandits, which is the first television adaptation of the classic movie. The series stars Lisa Kudrow as Penelope and premieres today on Apple TV+.

Horror, Interview, Television

Sharon Leal and the ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School’ Creators Break Down the First Episode

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 Sophia Soto

Sharon Leal brings the character of Sidney Hawthorne to life on Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, a series created, written, and executive produced by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring. New episodes will be released weekly, Thursdays through June 20 on Max. This interview will contain spoilers for 2×01.

Books, Interview, Streaming

Chatting with the Creative Team Behind ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Sophia Soto

While at New York Comic Con this year, I spoke with Jon Steinberg (Showrunner/EP), Dan Shotz (Showrunner/EP), James Bobin (Director/EP), Dan Hennah (Production Designer), Tish Monaghan (Costume Designer), Erik Henry (VFX Supervisor), and Jeff White (ILM VFX Supervisor) about making Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

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.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Ike Barinholtz and Wanda Sykes on ‘History of the World, Part II’

March 7, 2023 Sophia Soto

Ike Barinholtz and Wanda Sykes write, executive produce, and star in History of the World, Part II. The series serves as a sequel to the Mel Brooks film, History of the World, Part I, and features a variety of sketches that take viewers through different periods of human history. Two new episodes drop daily on Hulu, with the finale on Thursday, March 9.

Animation, Interview, Television

Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy Talk Their New Animated Series, ‘Velma’

January 12, 2023January 13, 2023 Sophia Soto

Velma is executive produced by showrunner Charlie Grandy and Mindy Kaling, who also voices the titular character. The first two episodes of the thrilling adult animated comedy series are now streaming on HBO Max!

Interview, Streaming, Television

Showrunners Miles Millar and Al Gough on Their New Series, ‘Wednesday’

October 18, 2022October 29, 2022 Sophia Soto

Miles Millar and Al Gough — best known to NOC readers as the creators of Smallville and Into the Badlands — serve as the showrunners, executive producers, and writers for Wednesday. The show premieres November 23, only on Netflix. This year, at New York Comic Con, I spoke with both of them during a roundtable interview.

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Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy Talk Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Club’ at NYCC

October 17, 2022October 29, 2022 Sophia Soto

Mike Flanagan serves as co-creator, writer, director, and executive producer with Trevor Macy also executive producing The Midnight Club. All episodes of season 1 are currently streaming on Netflix. At New York Comic Con, I had the opportunity to speak with the talented creatives!

Interview, Television

Meg Donnelly, Drake Rodger, Jensen Ackles, and Danneel Ackles Talk ‘The Winchesters’

October 11, 2022October 29, 2022 Sophia Soto

At New York Comic Con, I had the joy of speaking with Meg Donnelly, Drake Rodger, Jensen Ackles (Star/Executive Producer), and Danneel Ackles (Executive Producer) about their new series, The Winchesters. The Supernatural prequel will premiere tonight at 8 PM ET/PT on The CW.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett Talk ‘Lou’ and the Value of Female Action Heroes

September 23, 2022 Sophia Soto

Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett executive produce and star as Lou and Hannah in Lou. The new action-packed thriller is now streaming, only on Netflix.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez on Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’

June 28, 2022 Sophia Soto

Steve Martin, who also serves as a co-creator and writer, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez star in and executive produce the Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building. The second season premieres with the first two episodes today! New episodes will be released on Tuesdays.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Steven Moffat and David Nutter Talk HBO’s ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’

June 18, 2022 Sophia Soto

Writer Steven Moffat and director David Nutter executive produce The Time Traveler’s Wife. The season one finale will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max this Sunday.

Interview, Streaming, Television1 Comment

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone Talk Netflix’s ‘God’s Favorite Idiot’

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 Sophia Soto

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone star in and executive produce God’s Favorite Idiot. The new series, which was also created by Falcone, has a total of eight episodes and is now streaming on Netflix. McCarthy plays Amily and Falcone takes on the role of Clark.

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.

Horror, Interview, Television

NOC Interview: Peter Filardi, Jason Filardi, and Donald De Line on EPIX’s ‘Chapelwaite’

August 21, 2021 Sophia Soto

Peter Filardi, Jason Filardi, and Donald De Line are executive producers for EPIX’s Chapelwaite. Peter and Jason Filardi also serve as showrunners. Based on the short story Jerusalem’s Lot by Stephen King, Chapelwaite is a 10-episode drama and will premiere on Sunday, August 22. This is the first series from EPIX Studios.

Animation, Interview

NOC Interview: Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith Tease ‘Central Park’ Season 2

June 24, 2021June 25, 2021 Sophia Soto

Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith are the creators, writers, and executive producers of Central Park season two alongside Josh Gad. The animated musical comedy series first premiered last May and is produced by 20th Television for Apple. It has also been recognized with an Emmy Award nomination for star Leslie Odom Jr., as well as an NAACP Image Award nomination in the Outstanding Animated Series category. The complete first season of Central Park is now streaming on Apple TV+.

DC Comics, Interview, Television1 Comment

‘Supergirl’ Showrunners, Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner, Discuss the Final Season

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 Sophia Soto

Supergirl, which is based on the characters from the DC Universe, is back for its sixth and final season after premiering back in 2016. The hit CW series returns on Tuesday, March 30 at 9 pm ET and series stars Melissa Benoist in the title role while Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner serve as executive producers.