‘Marvel Zombies’ Producers on the Power of Ms. Marvel and the Future of ‘What If… ?’

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Marvel Zombies gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “no guts, no glory.” The upcoming miniseries, which is a continuation of the What If… ? Season 1 episode What If… Zombies?!, is Marvel Studios Animation’s first foray into TV-MA territory. At just four bloody episodes long, it’s easily the studio’s most gruesome show to date.

Marvel, Streaming

Marvel Studios Unveils 2025 Disney+ Slate

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Mike Manalo

If you went on Disney+ last night and played the first episode of Agatha All Along from the very beginning, you were treated to a nice surprise. That surprise has since gone public as Marvel Studios has officially unveiled its slate of upcoming Disney+ releases, including new looks at Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and Wonder Man!

Podcasts, Video Games

The Middle Geeks Episode 62: ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Review and Updates on Gaza

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Swara Salih

We welcome back Jasmin and Isa to discuss the latest from Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise that takes us to the heart of Abbasid Baghdad!

Movies, Television, Theatre

Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars, Part 2

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 Edward Hong

This is the second part as we continue this spotlight series on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight that you should know:

Comics, Podcasts1 Comment

The Middle Geeks Episode 60: ‘Squire’ Through the Lens of Palestine with Nadia Shammas

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 Swara Salih

As the genocide of Palestinians continues in Gaza, we welcome back on acclaimed Palestinian American comic and video games writer Nadia Shammas to discuss their seminal work, Squire, through the lens of Palestine.

Marvel, Theme Parks

‘The Marvels’ Take Flight at Avengers Campus

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 Michael Lee

The Marvels is the first time Marvel Studios has delivered a female-led ensemble, with two of the film’s leads being POC. And now, just as Avengers Campus has done with nearly all MCU feature films that have been released in the past, they are welcoming Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Captain Monica Rambeau at Disney California Adventure.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 324: Happy X-Men (Strike is Over)

November 13, 2023February 5, 2024 Hard NOC Media

Hard NOC Life is back! Keith gets the band back together as Dominic and Britney break down The Marvels, Loki Season 2, and what was nerd poppin’ when they were on hiatus. Later, Keith is joined by Broadway star James Monroe Iglehart to discuss his latest role in Spamalot and what theater has in common with pro wrestling.

Marvel, Movies

The MCU Makes More Major Movie Moves

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s no surprise that the strikes have more or less caused major motion picture studios to re-strategize and re-asses their release schedules for the coming year. And naturally, with a franchise as interwoven and high profile as the MCU, Marvel Studios is being forced to do the same. This week, news was officially announced that four huge films, Deadpool 3, Captain America: Brave New World, Blade, and Phase 5 capper Thunderbolts would all be affected by the strikes.

Marvel, Movies, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 59: ‘The Marvels’ Review

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Swara Salih

Maryam and Isa once again join us to review the latest installment in Kamala Khan’s journey in the MCU, The Marvels.

Marvel, Movies, Reviews

‘The Marvels’ Finds its Savior in a Teenager

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Marvel has been getting a lot flack lately, especially with the upcoming release of The Marvels. The film itself went through multiple reshoots and pushed its release twice. To many, especially the “film bros,” this marks the sign of a disaster waiting to happen. But, the end result of The Marvels wasn’t that bad.

Marvel, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘The Marvels’ is a Light and Breezy Blast

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 Mike Manalo

It seems these days I start out every MCU review with some comments about how we’re in an era where “the death of Marvel” is prominently in the zeitgeist. And sure, a damning article from Variety and some online chatter, along with some lukewarm or worse receptions for certain projects here and there would have you think such a thing is imminent. Perhaps it’s true. Or perhaps it’s audience or critical cynicism at its worst.

Marvel, Movies, Video Games

How ‘The Marvels’ and Spider-Man Held Me Together: A Quantum-Entangled Timeline

October 16, 2023January 25, 2024 Dominic Mah

Don’t! You tell me to smile!
You stick around I’ll make it worth your while!
The Beastie Boys, “Intergalactic”

The last five years have not even been fooling around.

Comics, Interview, Marvel1 Comment

Iman Vellani Discusses ‘Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant’ and Why the Character is so Timeless

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 Sophia Soto

Iman Vellani, who additionally stars as Kamala Khan in Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel, is making her Marvel Comics debut with Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant. The limited series will be four issues and the first one will be on sale tomorrow, August 30.

Comics, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 54: The Palestinian Ingenuity of Nadia Shammas

May 11, 2023 Swara Salih

We finally interview Palestinian comic writer Nadia Shammas on their incredible career!

Movies, Television

Gold House to Honor Sandra Oh, Ke Huy Quan, Iman Vellani, and More at Annual Gala

April 19, 2023April 20, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan and Emmy-nominated actress Sandra Oh will be honored at the second annual Gold House Gala in May.

Animation, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 46: Kathreen Khavari on Her Career and the Iran Protests

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Swara Salih

We welcome Iranian American actress Kathreen Khavari on the podcast!

Interview, Streaming1 Comment

The Cast of ‘Ramy’ on What’s in Store for the Hassan Family in Season 3

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Swara Salih

When we find the Hassan family at the start of Ramy Season 3, the son of the family has brought not only shame, but severe consequences for his family that threaten the life they’ve built in the States. Where do they go from here, and will they ever be able to pay back their debts? How will the Hassan family change through their experiences this season?

Streaming, Television, Trailers

‘Ramy’ Season 3 Teases a Spiritual Crisis for the Hassan Family

September 14, 2022September 28, 2022 Swara Salih

Ramy Hassan’s stated journey has been finding moral clarity on his life and what it means to be a good Muslim. Only problem is, he’s a constantly selfish screw-up. When we left him at the end of last season, he was at his lowest and most morally depraved, having completely humiliated his new (and immediately former) wife Zainab (MaameYaa Boafo), and rightfully enraging her father Sheikh Ali Malek (Mahershala Ali). Where does he go from here, and how will this inform his apparent crisis of faith in Islam?

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 275: The Embiggening of the MCU

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Britney welcome back Dominic to break down the finale of Ms. Marvel and contemplate what’s next for the MCU, especially with San Diego Comic-Con around the corner.

Marvel, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 41: ‘Ms. Marvel’ Episodes 5-6 and Season Review

July 15, 2022July 18, 2022 Swara Salih

We discuss episodes 3-4 of the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, joined by cosplayer Isa and Maznah of Den of Geek!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 274: Take Me Down to Omnipotence City

July 11, 2022July 18, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith is back with Britney to review Thor: Love and Thunder and episode five of Ms. Marvel on this episode of Hard NOC Life. What’s #NerdPoppin: The Umbrella Acadmey on Netflix and Talkville, the Smallville rewatch podcast with Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 273: Happy Colonizer Cotillion

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Dominic are still off, so Brother Nate is back with Britney to share the latest news from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and break down the latest Ms. Marvel on this Fourth of July edition of Hard NOC Life.