Din Djarin Finds His Way Home in ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Trailer

January 17, 2023January 18, 2023 Michael Lee

Though The Mandalorian season two finale saw Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) part ways with Grogu, their separation was short-lived as the two were eventually reunited in the final episodes of The Book of Boba Fett. Together once again, they’ll travel across the galaxy in pursuit of adventure. And a new trailer reveals more of the overarching plot and character drama, which sees Din trying to make amends for his past transgressions and the Republic making an effort to move away from its dark past.

Animation, Interview, Star Wars

‘The Bad Batch’ Stars and Executive Producers Discuss Making the Second Season

January 3, 2023January 2, 2023 Lauren Lola

One day remains until the return of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. For its second season, audiences will get to continue riding along with this troop of genetically altered clones as they navigate the ever-changing galaxy following Order 66, and where they fit into all of this.

Animation, Star Wars, Streaming

New ‘Bad Batch’ Trailer Teases Action Packed, High Stakes Second Season

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 Lauren Lola

A peaceful-looking island on an unknown planet, followed immediately by members of the squad of genetically altered clones, the Bad Batch, being chased by large crabs, breaks the ground for a glimpse at what’s to come from the upcoming second season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Set in the aftermath of Order 66, the show follows these group of rogue clones, as they navigate a galaxy under this questionable new Empire.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Trailers1 Comment

Hard NOC Life 294: More Trailers Than Meets the Eye

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Hard NOC Life was supposed to be on hiatus, but Britney and Keith had to come back to comment on all the amazing trailers for films coming out in 2023 — including Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny — that dropped over the weekend.

Movies, Trailers1 Comment

Official Trailer for ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Finally Hits

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Mike Manalo

Oh my god! This is not a drill! We FINALLY have a trailer and — at long last — a title for the next Indiana Jones movie! I’m not going to spoil any of this by wasting words. Watch this immediately!

Fantasy, Reviews, Television

‘Willow’ Begins a Breathtaking New Adventure

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 Michael Lee

Nearly 35 years after the release of Lucasfilm’s fantasy epic Willow, the film comes back as an all-new and exciting sequel series streaming on Disney+.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 293: ‘Andor’ and Holiday Specials

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 Hard NOC Media

On the final Hard NOC Life before we go on hiatus, Dominic, Britney, and Keith rank Andor against other live action Star Wars projects, including the Holiday Special from the 1970s. Speaking of Holiday Specials, James Gunn brings the tradition back with a special Guardians of the Galaxy mission to save Christmas.

Fantasy, Interview

‘Willow’ Cast and Crew Talk about Continuing the Fantasy Mythology

November 23, 2022December 20, 2022 Michael Lee

It’s been almost 35 years since Willow hit the big screen. The fantasy adventure epic from Lucasfilm starred Warwick Davis as the titular dwarf with a heart of gold who goes on a perilous quest to save Tir Asleen from Bavmorda, the evil queen of Nockmoor. Together with Madmartigan (Val Kilmer) and Sorsha (Joanne Walley), they protect Elora Danan, an infant princess who is prophesied to bring about Bavmorda’s downfall. Praised for its special effects and pupperty, the film lives on as a cult classic, especially to those who may not be fans of Star Wars or Indiana Jones.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 292: Thankful for ‘Andor’

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Hard NOC Media

This week on Hard NOC Life, Britney and Keith remember Jason David Frank and discuss how much grief has preoccupied the nerd spaces with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and the most recent episode of Andor.

Fantasy, Streaming

Disney+’s ‘Willow’ at its Finest with Jonathan Kasdan and Michelle Rejwan

November 21, 2022November 22, 2022 Elijah Isaiah Johnson

On a beautiful Wednesday afternoon in Burbank, on the Walt Disney Studios lot — with the perfect weather for the day’s event: golden sunshine and just enough breeze — I had the very special honor of being invited to a screening of, and a Q&A with, the showrunner of Disney+’s upcoming Willow series, Jonathan Kasdan and executive producer Michelle Rejwan.

Movies

New Looks from ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Debut

November 18, 2022November 19, 2022 Mike Manalo

We are less than a year away from the return of the greatest adventurer in cinematic history, and Empire unveiled a very cool image and a few very nice looking covers from their upcoming issue, which will feature the next Indiana Jones film as its main story.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 291: Black Panther Forever

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Hard NOC Media

This week on Hard NOC Life, Britney and Dominic review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and mourn the passing of Kevin Coroy.

Anime, Reviews, Star Wars

NOC Review: When Grogu Met the Soot Sprites

November 12, 2022November 19, 2022 Lauren Lola

It’s been three years since the first-ever Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian — as well as the platform it lives on, Disney+ — debuted. In celebration, viewers received a little treat, by way of a collaboration between two beloved studios.

Anime, Star Wars1 Comment

Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm Team on a Grogu Short

November 11, 2022November 12, 2022 Keith Chow

Yesterday, Studio Ghibli, the iconic Japanese animation house founded by Hayao Miyazaki, set the internet ablaze when it cryptically tweeted a video of the Lucasfilm logo morphing into its own studio card.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 290: Pod Save the Republic

November 7, 2022 Hard NOC Media

This week, Britney returns! They talk about the latest Andor and their anticipation for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But be sure to stay tuned to the end to hear Dominic and Keith argue about the midterm elections. One thing is clear, though: DON’T VOTE FOR REPUBLICANS.

Animation, Reviews, Star Wars

Background and Filler Stories Unfold in ‘Tales of the Jedi’

October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 Lauren Lola

One of the positives — in my opinion, anyway — to come out of streaming services creating their own original content is making space for short films to be created and to live on. Whether they be standalone tales or bits and pieces of a larger franchise, they are opportunities for filmmakers to tell a moving story within a short span of time.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Podcasts

Hard NOC Life 287: K.E.V.I.N Can Fix Himself

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Hard NOC Media

With Britney out this week, it’s up to Keith and Dominic to cover a week even an A.I. Kevin Feige couldn’t predict, such as the fallout from the latest MCU schedule shuffle, as well as She-Hulk lampshading Marvel’s greatest flaws.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Podcasts

Hard NOC Life 286: Y Tu Namor También

October 10, 2022 Hard NOC Media

This week, Britney, Keith, and Dominic are joined by Friend of the NOC, Catrina Dennis to break down the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer, and marvel at Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal’s ascension up the Disney ranks with Andor and Werewolf By Night, respectively. They also geek out over Daredevil’s appearance in She-Hulk and share what’s nerd poppin’ from Star Trek: Picard to Hocus Pocus 2 and “Super” Black Adam rumors.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Podcasts

Hard NOC Life 285: Welcome to the MC-Hugh

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Hard NOC Media

This episode was recorded before Marvel dropped the Wakanda Forever trailer so tune in next week for thoughts on that! In the meantime, Britney, Keith, and Dominic weigh in on Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine in Deadpool III, reported trouble on the Blade set, and the latest She-Hulk and Andor episodes.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Podcasts

Hard NOC Life 284: ‘Andor’ Can Never Be Too Emo

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Hard NOC Media

The three-episode premiere of Andor is finally here, and Britney, Keith, and Dominic have thoughts! They break down everything they love about the latest, and potentially greatest, Star Wars property — including the everyone’s favorite Emo droid –and why it’s nice to finally have a Star War that f*cks. Later, Keith interviews Friend of the NOC Marc Bernardin about his various projects and his 10-year podcasting adventure and friendship with Kevin Smith.

Music, Star Wars1 Comment

Listen to B2EMO’S Extra Emo Playlist After Watching ‘Andor’

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Britney Monae

As both an emo girl and a Star Wars fan for life, it felt only fitting that I come up with a playlist for the newest and most emo droid on the block: B2EMO from Disney+’s series, Andor. Here are twelve songs that B2EMO is definitely rocking out to when Cassian isn’t around.

Interview, Star Wars, Streaming

‘Andor’ Cast Reflects on Finding Human Stories in a Star Wars Universe

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Michael Lee

Andor provides us with a brand new perspective of the Star Wars universe. It’s one that doesn’t concern itself so much with the battle between Jedi and Sith, but more so the political angst as well as life under authoritarian oppression.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Podcasts

Hard NOC Life 283: How Do You Celebrate Batman Day?

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Britney, Keith, and Dominic celebrate Batman Day! They also break down the latest She-Hulk and speculate about Daredevil’s forthcoming appearance. Then, Keith explains what a HasLab is and why toy collectors are freaking out about the latest offering.