The Official Trailer and Poster for ‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Finally Comes to Life

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 Mike Manalo

It’s a personal point of joy for me to be posting this given that Guillermo Del Toro is officially one of my heroes. As a director, his sense of style, imagination, and heart coupled with brutal honesty has paved the way for films like Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, The Devil’s Backbone, and countless others to become cinematic classics. But as a human being, there’s no celebrity out there with a bigger heart and a more magical soul. And this holiday season, he will be injecting both into one of the most timeless characters of all time: Pinocchio!

Horror, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 35: ‘Archive 81’ Review

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Swara Salih

We discuss Netflix’s new horror series Archive 81, which headlines two SWANA stars with Mamoudou Athie and Dina Shihabi! What did we enjoy about this creepy series? Would it have been better if Mamoudou and Dina’s characters were SWANA coded? What do we want from a Season 2?

Animation, Movies, Streaming

Guillermo Del Toro Teases Bringing ‘Pinocchio’ to Life

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 Mike Manalo

We are just recovering from some amazing Guillermo del Toro goodness, having just taken a walk down Nightmare Alley. But now, ahead of its December 2022 premiere date, del Toro has teased a first look at his stop-motion animated vision for Pinocchio. And as with all things he touches, it looks utterly divine!

Fantasy, Streaming

Netflix’s ‘Shadow And Bone’ Adds New Cast Members to Season 2

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Production has finally begun for the second season of the hit Netflix critically-acclaimed fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Today, Netflix announced their newest cast members joining the second season as series regulars — Anna Leong Brophy, Patrick Gibson, Lewis Tan, and Jack Wolfe.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Sandra Bullock and Rob Morgan on ‘The Unforgivable’

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 Sophia Soto

Sandra Bullock and Rob Morgan portray Ruth Slater and Vince Cross in The Unforgivable. The film will be released in theaters on November 24 and begin streaming December 10 on Netflix. Bullock also serves as a producer.

Comics, Podcasts, Streaming

The Middle Geeks Interview: Abubakr Ali of Netflix’s ‘Grendel’

November 10, 2021November 12, 2021 Swara Salih

We are delighted to welcome Abubakr Ali on the podcast, who will be playing the titular role in Netflix’s Grendel, making him the FIRST Arab and Muslim actor to headline a comic adaptation in TV/Film! We discuss what got him into acting, his career so far, what his favorite superhero and other media are, and much more. Enjoy the conversation!

Streaming, Television

The Talent of ‘Stranger Things 4’ Introduce Us to Creel House

September 25, 2021September 27, 2021 Sophia Soto

Stranger Things 4 is not set to premiere until 2022, but The Duffer Brothers, Gaten Matarazzo, and Joe Keery came to the rescue with a new clip at TUDUM: A Netflix Global Fan Event to hold us over in the meantime. They shared a first look clip at the new Creel House, which definitely promises to be a creepy addition to the series.