Yvette Nicole Brown and Pepé the King Prawn on ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

October 6, 2021October 8, 2021 Sophia Soto

Yvette Nicole Brown and Pepé the King Prawn star in the Muppets’ first-ever Halloween special, Muppets Haunted Mansion. Inspired by all four of the iconic Disney Haunted Mansion attractions located across the globe at various Disney Parks, the new special includes many hidden easter eggs for fans as well as “Muppet-ized” sets and props. Muppets Haunted Mansion premieres October 8 on Disney+.

Interview, Movies

Avantika and Michael Bishop Share Their Love of Music and Food in Disney’s ‘Spin’

August 13, 2021August 14, 2021 Anjali Contreras

Disney’s Original Movie Spin finally premieres tonight on The Disney Channel.

As the official NOC Kid Reporter, I got to chat virtually with Disney’s Spin stars Avantika and Michael Bishop about the importance of Spin showcasing the first South Asian family leading a Disney Original Movie; both Avantika and Bishop’s love of music, Indian food, and their characters.

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Abhay Deol and Aryan Simhadri on the Importance of Family in Disney’s ‘Spin’

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 Anjali Contreras

Disney’s Original Movie Spin tells the story of Indian American teenager Rhea as she navigates through school, Coding Club, her friends, her family, and working at the family restaurant. She discovers her passion of music through an aspiring DJ named Max who shows her the ropes of the turntables. She is a natural at it!

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Anna Cathcart, Kerri Medders, and Jahbril Cook Talk about Their Characters in Disney’s ‘Spin’

August 11, 2021August 10, 2021 Anjali Contreras

It’s hard being a teenager. You’re trying to figure out who you are and where you were meant to become. It sounds difficult, but it’s actually not when you are surrounded by the friends who help you along the way. We always need our friends for support and to let us know when we’re in the wrong. That’s what Anna Cathcart, Kerri Medders, and Jahbril Cook are in this Friday’s Disney Original Movie, Spin.

Interview, Movies

Director Manjari Makijany on How Important ‘Spin’ is for Little Indian Girls Everywhere

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 Anjali Contreras

As the NOC Kid Reporter, I got to chat with director Manjari Makijany about Disney’s upcoming film, Spin. It stars Avantika as Rhea, an Indian American teen whose life of coding and working at her family’s restaurant is turned upside down when she discovers her passion for creating DJ mixes that blend her South Asian culture and the world around her. And, she’s a natural. She just needs to figure it out if she could fit it in her busy schedule.

Animation, Movies

Booboo Stewart and Cheyenne Jackson on ‘Descendants: The Royal Wedding’

August 7, 2021August 8, 2021 Anjali Contreras

Hades Gonna Hate!

With the upcoming release of Descendants: The Royal Wedding, Booboo Stewart (Jay) and Cheyenne Jackson (Hades) sat down with me to talk about their roles in the film, what it was like doing voice work versus live action, and how they get into character.