Toho Celebrates 70 Years of ‘Godzilla’ with Brand New Merchandise

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Mike Manalo

The past two years have been a whirlwind of kaiju-sized proportions, as everyone’s favorite radioactive lizard has seen a slew of massive success! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire crushed it at the box office, and Godzilla: Minus One won an Oscar, becoming one of the most critically acclaimed runaway successes of last year. But the 70th anniversary of Godzilla isn’t over just yet folks! Just in time for the big guy’s bit 7-0, Toho has released a new line of awesome merchandise commemorating the most famous kaiju in cinematic history!

Sci Fi, Television

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Officially Renewed in Growing MonsterVerse

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Mike Manalo

Breaking news! The Legendary MonsterVerse is expanding! And Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will be returning for another fun season!

Interview, Movies

The Amazing Kaylee Hottle on ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

March 30, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s been a terrific time for representation for the Deaf community in entertainment. With CODA winning Best Picture in 2021, and the addition of characters like Lauren Ridloff’s Makkari from Eternals, and Alaqua Cox’s Echo to big franchises like the MCU, strong, empowered characters representing Deaf individuals have never been more compelling and more prominent in pop culture. And now we can add Kaylee Hottle’s Jia to that list in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!

Movies, Sci Fi

‘Godzilla x Kong’ Director Adam Wingard Takes Us Inside ‘The New Empire’

March 25, 2024March 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

The New Empire is upon us! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! And to celebrate the release of the latest installment in Legendary’s MonsterVerse, Warner Bros. and Legendary invited us to a very special genre event, with director Adam Wingard!

Movies, Music, Sci Fi

Listen to BigXthaPlug and Ro$ama’s New Track from ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 Mike Manalo

There’s no greater way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Legendary’s MonsterVerse than with a new movie as big as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! And there’s no better way to celebrate Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire than with a new song by rising hip hop stars BigXthaPlug and Ro$ama! Get ready for “Beast Mode!”

Movies, Sci Fi

New Trailer for ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Stomps its Way Online

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 Mike Manalo

It is a big day for big movies! And movies don’t get any bigger than ones featuring the biggest titans on the planet. After the first trailer debuted to huge numbers online, Warner Bros. and Legendary have released the latest trailer for their next MonsterVerse titan team up: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!

Movies, Sci Fi

Happy Lunar New Year from ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

February 9, 2024February 13, 2024 Mike Manalo

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! In celebration of the new year, Warner Bros. has released a new greeting from the biggest Asian icon of all time: Godzilla!

Sci Fi, Streaming

Discovering the Truth with ‘Monarch’ Stars Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, and Kiersey Clemons

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is proving to be a series commanded by two sets of trios. Earlier this week we had interviews with the first, with our discussions with Kurt and Wyatt Russell, as well as conversations with Mari Yamamoto and Anders Holm. But anchoring the present day events of the series are Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, and Kiersey Clemons, who play Cate and Kentaro Randa and May Olowe-Hewitt. And five episodes in, as a group, they’ve proven to be the scrappy heart and spunk of this terrific series. So it was a true honor to get to speak with the three of them.

Sci Fi, Streaming

Discussing ‘Monarch’ with Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, & Elisa Lasowski

December 15, 2023December 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

The legacy of monsters begins with the creation of an organization: Monarch. Dedicated to studying and monitoring titan activity on the planet, the fictional Monarch has been a staple of Legendary’s MonsterVerse since its first installment, Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla back in 2014.

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Uncovering the Secrets of ‘Monarch’ with Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Mike Manalo

Legends don’t get any bigger than Godzilla… Unless their names are Kurt and Wyatt Russell! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is stomping to the top of the charts on Apple TV+ right now. After five epic episodes, the latest installment in Legendary’s MonsterVerse is currently Certified Fresh sitting at 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, and quite beloved by kaiju fans everywhere. And an exceptional part of that is due to the electric charm of The Russells. We were recently given the chance to talk to both of them about the series and their wonderful work on it.

Movies, Trailers

First Trailer for ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Announces a New Empire!

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 Mike Manalo

It has been one hell of a monster year for the King of the Monsters! First we got Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Then we got Godzilla: Minus One! And now, everyone, we finally have the first trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!

Interview, Sci Fi, Television

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.

Sci Fi, Streaming

NOC Exclusive Clip: Meet ‘Monarch’ Scientist Dr. Miura

November 13, 2023November 10, 2023 Mike Manalo

The MonsterVerse is back! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is almost here! The spin off of the epic Godzilla/Kong franchise is officially hitting Apple TV+ this Friday, November 17. And to celebrate, we have an exclusive first look clip for all of you to check out!

Sci Fi, Streaming

New Trailer for ‘Monarch’ Unleashes the Legacy of the MonsterVerse

October 13, 2023October 30, 2023 Mike Manalo

The MonsterVerse is expanding! Perhaps one of the only good cinematic universe clones to come out of the age of MCU knock-offs has been Legendary’s MonsterVerse.

Movies, Podcasts

FDI Cast 100: King of the Furious

January 29, 2021April 12, 2021 Jamie

This is now a Godzilla stan cast. At us all you like. The King of the Monsters don’t give a F!

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Movies, Sci Fi, Streaming

A Clash of Kings: The ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ Trailer has Arrived!

January 24, 2021May 15, 2021 Mike Manalo

Here we go! After months of fans begging Warner Bros. in the comments section of every social media post they publish online to release it, we finally have a trailer for literally the biggest movie event of the spring: Godzilla Vs. Kong! And it. Kicks. Ass!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Movies

Hard NOC Life: Do Summer Blockbusters Matter Anymore?

June 28, 2019May 8, 2020 Hard NOC Media

This week, Dominic and Keith break down the midpoint of the 2019 summer movie blockbuster season.

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NOC Review: ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Review: King Me!

May 30, 2019October 7, 2019 Mike Manalo

I’d like to start the review by posing an analogy: Why do we go to and love John Wick movies? Is it because of the story or character? Hell no! We go because we want to see Keanu capping people left and right with well-choreographed action sequences of hardcore violence and badassery. And when we get that, we appreciate and shower praise on a film like that because our expectations are met (89% on RT). The filmmakers know consciously what kind of movie we want, and that’s what they give us.

Therefore, if we are going to shower praise over John Wick for delivering what we expect and what it promises, we must do the same for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. For me, this is a perfect summer blockbuster through and through, and the first time an American-made, big-budget Godzilla movie genuinely felt like a real Godzilla movie! In other words, this movie delivers what it promises — on what it’s supposed to be — and more!

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Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Preserving Culture with ‘Godzilla’ Star Ken Watanabe

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 Mike Manalo

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is stomping back to theaters this week! And to celebrate, The Nerds of Color will be publishing our series of interviews with the cast and crew to countdown to the opening of the biggest monster … Continue reading Preserving Culture with ‘Godzilla’ Star Ken Watanabe

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Talking ‘Godzilla’ Fandom with Star O’Shea Jackson Jr.

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 Mike Manalo

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is stomping back to theaters this week! And to celebrate, The Nerds of Color will be continuing our series of interviews with the cast and crew to countdown to the opening of the biggest monster hit … Continue reading Talking ‘Godzilla’ Fandom with Star O’Shea Jackson Jr.

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Making a Modern Day Monsterpiece with ‘Godzilla’ Director Michael Dougherty

May 27, 2019May 28, 2019 Mike Manalo

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is stomping back to theaters this week! And to celebrate, The Nerds of Color will be publishing our series of interviews with the cast and crew to countdown to the opening of the biggest monster hit of the summer! As part of the series we had a chance to chat with the man with the vision — director/co-writer Michael Dougherty!

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The King of Bling Meets the ‘King of the Monsters’

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Mike Manalo

8,500 stones, including black diamonds. Seven inches tall. Five inches wide. That’s what it takes to bring a monster to life. And the only one that can accomplish such a task? Why celebrity jeweler Johnny Dang, of course.

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Long Live the Cast of ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 Mike Manalo

When the world needs the King of the Monsters, the King of the Monsters needs his entourage!

This week, the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters came out in full force to discuss the next epic installment of Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Monster-Verse franchise with members of the press, and The Nerds of Color were there to bear witness! Present at the event were stars Millie Bobby Brown, O’Shea Jackson, Thomas Middleditch, Kyle Chandler, Bradley Whitford, Ken Watanabe, and director and co-writer Michael Dougherty. The ensemble got together, to discuss monsters, fandom, and the fun and challenges of putting together the $200 million action-monster spectacle.

“So… About last night…” Brown jokingly began to laughs within the crowd.

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