‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Director Todd Harris on Contributing to the MCU Legacy of ‘Black Panther’

August 1, 2025August 2, 2025 Mike Manalo

Throughout history, portions of Black history have been erased. We’re seeing that today with censorship in schools, the banning of books, a general trend toward erasure of American slavery’s historical legacy (e.g, Florida’s “Stop Woke Act”). Marvel’s new animated series Eyes of Wakanda refuses to shy away from these truths.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Temuera Morrison on Portraying Ruthless Chief Kahekili in ‘Chief of War’

August 1, 2025July 31, 2025 Lauren Lola

Chief of War is a historical drama series co-created by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett and Jason Momoa. Set at the turn of the 19th century, it tells the story of how the warring Hawaiian Islands were unified, in the midst of the threat of colonization.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Actress Zhaleh on the Technical Advances of ‘Ironheart’

July 31, 2025August 7, 2025 Swara Salih

We speak with Iranian American actress Zhaleh on her role as tech CEO Sheila Zarate in Marvel’s Ironheart. She also shares some of her other NOC bona fides — from DC to Tolkien and more!

Animation, Books, Interview

Author Judy I. Lin on Writing the Minor ‘Avatar’ Characters in ‘City of Echoes’

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Lauren Lola

There are several series in the world of books that continue exploring the universe and characters of the beloved Nickelodeon series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. From the graphic novels that continue where the original series and its followup, The Legend of Korra, left off, to the Chronicles of the Avatar young adult series, there’s been plenty more for fans of the franchise to explore.

Horror, Interview, Movies

Killer Reveals with the Director and Stars of ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 Sophia Soto

What did you do last summer? Well, this summer, I spoke with I Know What You Did Last Summer director/co-writer/executive producer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson as well as cast members Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King, and Freddie Prinze Jr.! The film is now playing in theaters, and these conversations will contain MAJOR spoilers.

Animation, Interview, Movies

Smurfing About Kindness with ‘Smurfs’ Director Chris Miller

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 Mike Manalo

Some properties for kids are so legendary, they withstand the test of time. We’ve seen multiple iterations of Garfield, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Peter Rabbit, and Paddington hit screens big and small. Another such beloved property is Peyo’s timeless Smurfs.

Animation, Movies, Trailers

Director Daniel Chong on Hopping from ‘We Bare Bears’ to Pixar Feature Debut

July 16, 2025February 23, 2026 Michael Lee

Disney and Pixar have released the first trailer for Hoppers. Written and directed by Daniel Chong (We Bare Bears), the forthcoming animated film stars Piper Curda as Mabel, an animal lover who jumps at the chance to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, letting people talk to animals by becoming one themselves.

Interview, Streaming, Television1 Comment

‘Ginny & Georgia’ Creator Sarah Lampert Breaks Down “Explosive” Season 3

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia is a lot of things: a YA show, a cheeky mother-daughter comedy, a heart-wrenching drama, and a totally off-the-wall story featuring multiple murders and musicals. The popular series, which first premiered in 2021 and released its third season this June, has never been limited to just one genre or style of storytelling.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Director and Stars Say ‘The Old Guard 2’ is About Coming to Terms with Mortality

July 3, 2025 Laura Sirikul

What would you do if you found out you could not die? You’d live your life doing all the craziest things because there’s no fear or risk, but, as shown in Netflix’s The Old Guard films, including the sequel – The Old Guard 2, you begin to lose your purpose… and possibly, your empathy for society.

Interview, Streaming, Video Games1 Comment

‘The Waterfront’ and ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Star Humberly González is Just Getting Started

July 3, 2025July 4, 2025 Kelly Martinez

To say that Humberly González is busy these days would be an understatement. Fresh off the success of Star Wars Outlaws, in which she voices protagonist Kay Vess (nominated for “Best Performance” at the 2024 Game Awards), the 33-year-old Venezuelan actress currently has not one, but two Netflix shows in the Top 10.

Movies, Reviews

Lighthearted ‘Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado’ Ultimately Fails to be Inclusive

July 2, 2025July 1, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Nickelodeon is set to release a new live-action Dora film — Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado — tonight on Paramount+. It stars Samantha Lorraine as Dora and Jacob Rodriguez as Diego, who take over the live action roles from Isabela Merced and Jeff Wahlberg, respectively.

Interview, Marvel, Television

The Devil’s in the Details: Composing ‘Ironheart’ with Dara Taylor

July 2, 2025June 26, 2025 Elijah Isaiah Johnson

We had the opportunity to have a sit-down with Ironheart composer Dara Taylor to discuss her musical influences, merging her sound with the existing template of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and creating the villainous theme for that character.

Interview, Movies

The Stars of ‘Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado’ on Reimagining a Childhood Classic

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Nickelodeon’s live-action Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, starring Samantha Lorraine as Dora and Jacob Rodriguez as Diego, will simultaneously debut on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ on July 2. We had the opportunity to speak to Lorraine and Rodriguez about this new story set in the Dora universe, as well as co-stars Mariana Garzón Toro and Acston Luca Porto.

Horror, Interview, Movies

The Stars of ‘M3GAN 2.0’ on Surviving an AI Apocalypse

June 30, 2025 Mike Manalo

The Baddest Bot B of all is back! M3GAN 2.0 is now officially in theaters. The sequel to the surprise horror charmer, M3GAN, promises a complete genre shift, and bigger, crazier challenges for Allison Williams’ Gemma and Violet McGraw’s Cady, as they are forced to team up with their favorite homicidal TikTok-ing robo-doll to stop another killer AI from destroying the world.

Interview, Marvel, Television

Meeting the Minds Behind the Metal with Ryan Coogler and the ‘Ironheart’ Creative Team

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Elijah Isaiah Johnson

We had the opportunity to talk with the minds behind Ironheart‘s writing and production, Executive Producers Ryan Coogler, Zoie Nagelhout, Sev Ohanian, and showrunner Chinaka Hodge, to discuss the cultural relevance of Riri Williams’ connection to the STEM fields, how fleshing out the characters was an act of self development and what viewers can expect in the way of handling Tony Stark’s legacy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Maggie Q on ‘Ballard’ and the Los Angeles Duality

June 25, 2025June 26, 2025 Dominic Mah

We got to chat with Maggie Q about playing the title character in Ballard, the upcoming TV series based on Michael Connelly’s Bosch novels. Maggie gave insights on the casting process, creating believable action sequences, and the special duality of Los Angeles. Watch to the end if you are curious about Maggie Q’s favorite karaoke tune! (It is not from Avenue Q, but does involve stage musicals.)

Horror, Interview, Movies

‘M3GAN 2.0’ Star Allison Williams Talks Celebrating Fandoms

June 25, 2025 Sophia Soto

Allison Williams produces and stars as Gemma in M3GAN 2.0, which will be released in theaters on June 27. While at NYCC last year, I had the chance to speak with the actress about her convention experience, the response to M3GAN, and more.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Jurnee Smollett Previews Her Role in Apple TV+’s ‘Smoke’

June 20, 2025 Sophia Soto

Jurnee Smollett stars as Michelle Calderone in Smoke. The first two episodes of the drama will premiere Friday, June 27, on Apple TV+, followed by a new episode weekly through August 15.

Animation, Anime, Interview1 Comment

Melique Berger on Playing Gym Leader Ryme in ‘Pokémon Horizons’

June 19, 2025 Swara Salih

Voice actress Melique Berger has been a fixture in animation and anime for decades, bringing Black representation to life in your favorite series and franchises.

Interview, Movies

The Stars of ‘Bride Hard’ Share What They Look for in Female Leads

June 19, 2025 Sophia Soto

To celebrate Bride Hard, I spoke with Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Gigi Zumbado, and Sherry Cola about what they want to see when it comes to female leads, memorable bonding moments between the cast, their hopes for a sequel, and more. The new action comedy will be released in theaters on June 20.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Aparna Brielle on ‘FUBAR’ Season 2, the Spy Genre, and Mental Health Visibility

June 18, 2025 Sophia Soto

Aparna Brielle plays Tina Mukerji in Netflix’s FUBAR. The second season is now streaming, and I had the chance to ask the actress about reprising her role, the fun of mixing action with comedy, the first time she felt seen on-screen, advocating for mental health, and more.

Interview, Television

Jason George Discusses the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 21 Finale and His Activism

June 18, 2025June 17, 2025 Sophia Soto

Jason George plays Ben Warren on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. The series, which is TV’s longest-running primetime medical drama, has already been renewed for season 22. I spoke with the actor over Zoom to talk about the dramatic season 21 finale cliffhanger, how his time on Station 19 has changed his character, his advice for anyone who wants to make a difference, mentoring future artists, and more.

Interview, Podcasts, Star Wars

The Hosts of ‘Pod of Rebellion’ Reminisce Over Rewatching ‘Star Wars: Rebels’

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Lauren Lola

Star Wars: Rebels is the first production of the Star Wars franchise to come out of Lucasfilm, following its acquisition by Disney. Set five years before the events of the original trilogy, it follows a small team of rebels in their fight against the Galactic Empire. It ran for four seasons from 2014-2018.