Anna Cathcart Can’t Wait for ‘XO, Kitty’ Fans to Freak About Season 2 Surprises

Dust off those pencils, because KISS is back in session. Season 2 of Netflix’s XO, Kitty follows newly single “teen matchmaker” Kitty Song-Covey (Anna Cathcart) as she returns to Seoul, South Korea for a new semester and a fresh start.

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NOC Review: ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ is ‘Wallace and Gromit’ at Their Most Charming

It’s been almost 20 years since we last saw Wallace and Gromit in a feature-length adventure. In 2005’s Oscar-winning Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, the beloved duo found themselves in a Jekyll and Hyde-type send up of horror films. Now they return to face a robot apocalypse and a familiar villain in Vengeance Most Fowl.

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Milauna Jackson Discusses Working on ‘The Six Triple Eight’

Milauna Jackson portrays Lt. Campbell in The Six Triple Eight. The film, which is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII, is now streaming on Netflix.

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Revealing the Secrets of ‘No Good Deed’ with Liz Feldman and the Cast

All episodes of Netflix’s No Good Deed are now streaming and I had the opportunity to speak with Creator/Showrunner Liz Feldman as well as stars Ray Romano, Lisa Kudrow, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, and Abbi Jacobson about the dark comedy’s many twists and turns.

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Sofia Carson Discusses the Thrill, Action, and Heart of ‘Carry-On’

Sofia Carson stars as Nora Parisi in Carry-On. The thrilling new action movie is now streaming on Netflix!

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‘Outer Banks’ Star Carlacia Grant on Season 4 Part 2

Carlacia Grant portrays Cleo in Netflix’s Outer Banks. All episodes of season 4 are currently streaming and the series has already been renewed for a fifth and final season.

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Kristin Chenoweth and Ian Harding Talk ‘Our Little Secret’ and Learning from Each Other

Ian Harding and Kristin Chenoweth star as Logan and Erica in Our Little Secret. The new movie is now streaming on Netflix!

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The Filmmaking Team of ‘Spellbound’ on Fairy Tales and Bringing the Story to Life

On behalf of The Nerds of Color, I had the opportunity to attend a virtual presentation with Spellbound Director Vicky Jenson, Editor Susan Fitzer, Head of Story Brian Pimental, Production Designer Brett Nystul, and Character Art Director Guillermo Ramirez to hear about the filmmaking process.

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Reasons Why ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ Will Remain Memorable

Voltron: Legendary Defender is departing Netflix. That’s right. The DreamWorks 2016 reboot of the 1984 series that straight up opens each episode with the reveal that it’s “A Netflix Original Series” is being removed from the platform, six years following its series finale.

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Vicky Jenson and the Stars of ‘Spellbound’ Discuss the Movie’s Ending and Themes

With Spellbound now streaming on Netflix, I’m thrilled to share my spoiler-filled interviews with director Vicky Jenson and cast members Rachel Zegler, Javier Bardem, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, and Nathan Lane.

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Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray on ‘The Merry Gentlemen’ and Their Rom-Com Favorites

Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray star as Ashley and Luke in The Merry Gentlemen. The film is now streaming on Netflix.

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‘Ultraman: Rising’ Embraces its Japanese Origins through Direction, Music, and VFX

Since 1966, Ultraman has been a popular character from Japan. Over 100 television series, movies, specials, and video games have been made based on the Ultra series.

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The Outrageous Plot Choices and Treatment of Asian Characters in ‘Cobra Kai’

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 2.

Cobra Kai is a Netflix title I’ve had a love-hate relationship with since its debut in 2018, initially on YouTube Red.

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Here’s Your First Look at ‘Outer Banks’ Season 4 Part 2

Tonight, live on the Poguelandia stage, Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Jonathan Daviss, Carlacia Grant, Drew Starkey, Austin North, and Fiona Palomo surprised fans with the trailer for the second part of Outer Banks’ fourth season, which premieres on November 7.

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Hannah Macpherson, Madison Bailey, and Antonia Gentry Break Down the Ending of ‘Time Cut’

Madison Bailey and Antonia Gentry star as Lucy and Summer in Hannah Macpherson’s Time Cut. The new movie premieres today on Netflix and these interviews will contain major spoilers.

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Anna Kendrick and the Cast of ‘Woman of the Hour’ Reflect on Making the Powerful Film

Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with Woman of the Hour, which is streaming on Netflix. I had the incredible opportunity to discuss the movie with the director/star/EP as well as cast members Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Autumn Best, Kathryn Gallagher, and Tony Hale.

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The Cast of ‘Outer Banks’ on Significant Character Moments from Season 4 Part 1

The first part of Outer Banks season 4 is finally here! I caught up with stars Rudy Pankow, Chase Stokes, Drew Starkey, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, and Carlacia Grant to reflect on everything that happened. Please note: these interviews will contain spoilers.

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Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth Discuss Working Together on ‘Lonely Planet’

Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth star as Katherine Loewe and Owen Brophy in Lonely Planet. The new romance premieres October 11 on Netflix.

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‘Heartstopper’ Creator Alice Oseman on Bringing Charlie’s Mental Health Story to Screen

When Alice Oseman first began crafting the Heartstopper universe roughly a decade ago, she never could have imagined what it would become.

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Director Greg Jardin and the Cast of ‘It’s What’s Inside’ on Character Swaps and Twists

Greg Jardin’s debut feature, It’s What’s Inside, is now streaming on Netflix! I had the opportunity to break down the movie with the writer/director and stars Alycia Debnam-Carey, Gavin Leatherwood, Nina Bloomgarden, Devon Terrell, Brittany O’Grady, James Morosini, Reina Hardesty, and David Thompson.

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‘Rez Ball’ Director and Stars on Their Creative Approaches to the Sports Drama Genre

This week will see the release of Rez Ball on Netflix. Directed and co-written by Sydney Freeland, the story is set around a high school basketball team at a Native American reservation. In the aftermath of the loss of their star player, the remaining members must learn to come together and continue their efforts in competing for the state championship title.

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A Behind-The-Scenes Look at ‘One Piece’ Season 2

The second season of the smash hit live-action adaptation of One Piece can’t come any faster and Jeff Ward, who plays fan-favorite villain ‘Buggy,’ gives us a sneak peek behind the curtain on season 2 filming by taking fans on an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of production. 

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The Official Trailer for ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 is Here

Nothing says cozy fall vibes like a new season of Heartstopper. Season 3 of the hit YA series debuts on Netflix on October 3 — and luckily for Narlie fans, the official trailer has just arrived.

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