Director James Wan Spills the Sea on ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Mike Manalo

The countdown to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is on! Today DC and WB just dropped the new trailer and poster for the upcoming superhero epic, coming December 20. However, we were fortunate enough to see the trailer yesterday with maestro James Wan on-hand to introduce it to us and answer a few questions for us eager fans, foaming at the mouth from the glorious colors and fantasy of the trailer we’d just seen.

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New Trailer and Poster for ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ are Must-Sea Spectacles

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Mike Manalo

The ruler of the seven seas is back! It’s been five long years since we saw Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, go toe to toe with the likes of Ocean Master and Black Manta. But now, under the capable hands of director James Wan, the King of Atlantis is back and bigger than ever! We have a new trailer and poster for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!

DC Comics, Movies

New ‘Aquaman’ Trailer Tease Announces ‘The Lost Kingdom’ is Coming

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Mike Manalo

The end is neigh for the DCEU. And the final film in the franchise, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, is right around the corner! So the countdown is now on, not just for the end, but for the official trailer for the end!

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NOC Review: ‘The Nun II’ is a Merciful Improvement Over its Predecessor

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s been 10 years since The Conjuring debuted to huge box office business and terrific reviews. And in that time, a universe has been established of the freakiest demonic presences in modern day cinema. The most terrifying of which was Valak, aka The Nun!

Horror, Interview

Director Michael Chaves on the Unholy Terror of ‘The Nun II’

September 6, 2023September 7, 2023 Mike Manalo

Valak, the unholy antagonist of The Conjuring Universe, has returned! This Friday, September 8, The Nun II will be hitting theaters. It’s been a couple of years since the last Conjuring movie hit screens, with the last film, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It hitting theaters in 2021.

Horror, Trailers

Valak Returns in the New Trailer for ‘The Nun II’

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s time to return to The Conjuring universe! The series that began with 2013’s The Conjuring has grown and expanded over the past 10 years. And coming this September, we’ll see the return of one of the scariest demons to emerge from the mind of James Wan and team: The Nun is coming back in The Nun II!

Horror, Interview, Movies

Deconstructing ‘M3GAN’ with Screenwriter Akela Cooper

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 Mike Manalo

She Tiktok danced her way into our hearts, before brutally cutting down people with the blade of a paper cutter guillotine. Yes, I’m talking about M3GAN, the homicidal A.I. doll/singer/dancer that has taken the country by storm, grossing $30M domestic on a $12M budget this past weekend, and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. But where did the insanely loyal robot get her start? Only screenwriter Akela Cooper knows!

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NOC Review: ‘M3GAN’ is a Hilarious Horror Hoot

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 Mike Manalo

Oh man. I haven’t laughed this hard in a theater in a long time! I once said in my review for James Wan’s Malignant, that sometimes you don’t know which “Wan” you’re going to get: “serious Conjuring Wan” or “silly Dead Silence Wan.”

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‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis’ Star Cooper Andrews Dives Deep into DC Comics

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Keith Chow

This Thursday, HBO Max will begin streaming the first chapter of Aquaman: King of Atlantis, a special three-part animated event series. The show’s star, Cooper Andrews, recently stopped by to chat about his love of DC Comics and how blown away he is to be part of the DC pantheon — first in Shazam and now as Aquaman.

Horror, Movies, Streaming

Check Out the Official Trailer for Netflix’s ‘There’s Someone Inside Your House’

September 13, 2021 Sophia Soto

Netflix has just shared the official trailer and key art for There’s Someone Inside Your House. The film is based on Stephanie Perkins’ New York Times best-selling novel of the same title and written for the screen by Henry Gayden. Patrick Brice serves as director and There’s Someone Inside Your House is produced by James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps. The cast includes Sydney Park, Théodore Pellerin, Asjha Cooper, Dale Whibley, Jesse LaTourette, Diego Josef, Burkely Duffield, Sarah Dugdale, William MacDonald, Andrew Dunbar, and Markian Tarasiuk.

Animation, DC Comics, Streaming

‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis’ Makes a Splash in First HBO Max Promo

September 10, 2021 Keith Chow

The first promo for Aquaman: King of Atlantis, a new animated reimagining of the iconic DC Super Hero. This original story follows Aquaman’s first adventures as King of Atlantis alongside his royal advisor Vulko, and warrior-princess Mera.

Horror, Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘Malignant’ is a Bloody Bonkers B-Movie Blast

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Mike Manalo

Recently during a roundtable discussion with director James Wan, Wan went on the record to say he thought Malignant would be polarizing. And if you were to take into account the films Wan has done post-Insidious, as well as the marketing campaigns that have been released for the film, it’s clear to see why he’d think that. Based on trailers and the past 10 years of Wan’s filmography, you’d think you were walking into a creepy jump-scare fueled haunted house film. But that’s not the film Wan wanted to create, nor is it the one he created.

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A Conversation with the ‘Malignant’ Mr. Wan

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 Mike Manalo

This Friday marks the release of the next highly anticipated horror classic from director James Wan — the man who brought you Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring! The movie not only represents a return to horror for Wan, who has been crushing the action game with Aquaman and Furious 7, but also a return to smaller, original titles as well. To commemorate this, Wan was able to meet with members of the press, including The Nerds of Color, to discuss his triumphant return to horror as well as his general love for the genre, and the chilling inspirations behind Malignant!

Horror, Movies, Streaming

New Nightmarish Clip from ‘Malignant’

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 Mike Manalo

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of debuting a new trailer from director James Wan’s future horror masterpiece, Malignant. Today, we are pleased to share with you the terrifying first clip from the film!

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Witness a Terrifying New Trailer for James Wan’s ‘Malignant’

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Mike Manalo

In late July, horror fans everywhere got a first glimpse of what horror master, James Wan (Saw, Dead Silence, Insidious, The Conjuring) was cooking up next, when the first trailer for his new film, Malignant, debuted!

If that gave you nightmares, then get ready for another sleepless night! Because this morning the good folks at WB have dropped an exclusive new look at Wan’s new upcoming tale of horror! Take a look for yourselves — If you dare!

Horror, Movies

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Trailer is the Stuff of Nightmares

July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 Laura Sirikul

Gabriel is coming…

In the new James Wan horror thriller Malignant, strange forces are plaguing Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) mind as she has shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens when she discovers these visions are real.

DC Comics, Movies

‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Begins Production

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Mike Manalo

Earlier today, director James Wan posted a photo via his Instagram commemorating the beginning of shooting for the upcoming highly anticipated sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

DC Comics, Movies

‘Aquaman 2’ Title Revealed

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Mike Manalo

Breaking News from an hour ago! The title for the next Aquaman movie has been revealed per director James Wan’s Instagram.

Behold: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom! Coming to theaters December 2022!

Horror, Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘The Conjuring 3’ is a Solid ‘X-Files’ Episode

June 1, 2021June 11, 2021 Mike Manalo

No, not literally (although, that would be pretty freakin’ amazing if there was a crossover). I realized I am aging myself quite considerably with the comparison (so if it makes you feel better, comparing it to a Supernatural episode would be no less apt). However, I bring it up because, in a lot of ways, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It actually reminded me more of an episode of The X-Files than a Conjuring movie. And, also in a lot of ways, that is a mostly good thing.

Horror, Interview, Movies

Exclusive Interviews with the Cast and Director of ‘The Conjuring 3’

May 28, 2021May 29, 2021 Laura Sirikul

With the anticipated third film from The Conjuring series The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It coming out next week, The Nerds of Color got to sit down virtually with the cast and creatives to talk about the Warrens, the process, and just what to expect from a story based on a REAL murder.

Horror, Interview, Movies, Streaming

‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Director Michael Chaves Calls Film the ‘Most Warren-Centric’

May 10, 2021May 15, 2021 Laura Sirikul

After four years since the announcement of a third Conjuring film, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is finally being released next month on June 4th. Director Michael Chaves has been patiently waiting for this moment. While working on The Curse of La Llorona, Chaves was chosen by The Conjuring 1 & 2 director and executive producer James Wan to spearhead the third installment of The Conjuring films. Since finishing production in the summer of 2019, the film was set to release sometime in 2020, but with the global pandemic, The Conjuring 3 was placed on hold.

Interview, Martial Arts, Streaming, Video Games

NOC Exclusive Interview: ‘Mortal Kombat’ Star Joe Taslim

April 23, 2021May 15, 2021 Patrick Strange

Heyyy! It’s Kuya P back again with another NOC EXCLUSIVE! I was lucky enough to sit down for a quick conversation with Actor, Joe Taslim who will be appearing as Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat premiering in Theaters and HBO Max this Friday!

Horror, Movies, Streaming

The True Story Behind ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’

April 22, 2021May 15, 2021 Laura Sirikul

With the release of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It trailer, many fans were curious when they saw the trailer revealed the story is based on the true case files of paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Like the previous Conjuring films, also taken from the Warren case files, The Conjuring 3 is based on the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson aka The Devil Made Me Do It case.