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Tawny Newsome and Cirroc Lofton Honor Sisko’s Legacy in ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

We speak with Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode 5 co-writer Tawny Newsome and returning Star Trek: Deep Space Nine star Cirroc Lofton on honoring Captain Sisko and Avery Brooks in this week’s Starfleet Academy.

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‘School Spirits’ Star Kristian Ventura on Simon and Maddie in Season 3

The Season 2 finale of School Spirits may have left fans rattled, but no one was more shocked by the twist than Kristian Ventura himself.

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The ‘School Spirits’ Cast Teases “Apocalyptic” Season 3

It’s always spooky season in Split River.

School Spirits is back and scarier than ever. The third season of the teen drama-horror, which premieres January 28 on Paramount+, follows Maddie (Peyton List) as she deals with terrifying visions and struggles to adjust back to the living world. Meanwhile, Simon (Kristian Ventura), now trapped in the afterlife, is determined to unearth the buried secrets of Split River High once and for all.

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‘School Spirits’ Star Kiara Pichardo Dishes on Twisty “Surprises” for Season 2

From the moment School Spirits actress Kiara Pichardo read the audition material for the part of her character, Nicole, she instantly felt a deep connection to the words on the page. In fact, it was almost like looking at a mirror image of her younger self.

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Getting Spooky with the ‘School Spirits’ Cast

School Spirits is back, and the stakes have never been higher. Picking up after the shocking events of the Season 1 finale (“Madison’s Body”), the sophomore season of Paramount+’s YA drama centers on teenage Maddie Nears (Peyton List) as she continues to navigate “high school purgatory.”

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‘Section 31’ Cast and Creatives on the Ethics of Star Trek’s Most Clandestine Organization

There has been much discussion within the Star Trek Universe about the morality and ethics of the Starfleet clandestine operatives of Section 31.

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Reno Wilson and Christina Milian on Prequels and Their ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Characters

Reno Wilson and Christina Milian star as Detective Bobby Watt and CSI Chief Tanya Martin in Dexter: Original Sin. New episodes debut Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime and air on Sunday nights at 10 PM ET/PT.

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Vanessa Ray Reflects on Filming the Series Finale of ‘Blue Bloods’

Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko-Reagan in Blue Bloods. The series finale premieres tonight at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Marisa Ramirez Talks Her ‘Blue Bloods’ Journey and Thoughts on the Show’s Ending

Marisa Ramirez plays Detective Maria Baez in Blue Bloods. The series finale premieres tonight at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+.

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The Cast of ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Discuss the Fifth and Final Season

We speak with the main cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 on what adventures wait for the USS Cerritos.

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The 2024 Tony Awards Winners

The 77th annual Tony Awards premiered last night on June 16, 2024 at Lincoln’s Center David H. Koch Theater, hosted by Ariana DeBose. What a night full of performances from Broadway’s hottest shows this season and first time Tony award nominees and winners!

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Donnie Wahlberg on His ‘Blue Bloods’ Family, Connecting with Fans, and On-Set Memories

Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan on Blue Bloods. The series is currently in its fourteenth season, which will be split into two parts and conclude in fall 2024. New episodes air on Fridays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS and are available to stream live on Paramount+.

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The Cast and Executive Producers of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ on the Final Season

We speak with series stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Wilson Cruz, Mary Wiseman, Blu De Barrio, Doug Jones, David Ajala, and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise about what to expect in Star Trek: Discovery Season 5.

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‘Blue Bloods’ Stars Will Estes and Vanessa Ray Talk Jamko, Learning from Each Other, and More

Will Estes and Vanessa Ray bring the fan-favorite couple of Jamko, aka Jamie Reagan and Eddie Janko-Reagan, to life on Blue Bloods. The series is currently in its fourteenth and final season, which will be split into two parts and conclude in fall 2024. New episodes air on Fridays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS and are available to stream live on Paramount+.

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Shantel VanSanten Talks Continuing Nina’s Story on ‘FBI: Most Wanted’

In the fifth season premiere of FBI: Most Wanted, Shantel VanSanten makes her series regular debut, reprising her role of Special Agent Nina Chase from FBI. Make sure to tune in tonight at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS or stream the episode on Paramount+.

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Paramount+ Reveals ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Teaser & Key Art

Paramount+ has announced their next original animated film — The Tiger’s Apprentice. Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, The Tiger’s Apprentice is set to release on the streaming service on February 2 in the U.S.

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Paramount+’s ‘Love in Taipei’ Trailer Will Give You the Feels

Paramount+ has officially released the trailer and key art for the all-new YA film Love in Taipei.

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Celia Rose Gooding on Delving Further into Uhura on ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds balances an ensemble cast of beloved legacy and new characters on the USS Enterprise. Chief among those known is the future Lieutenant, here an Ensign, Nyota Uhura, played to spectacular fare by actor Celia Rose Gooding.*

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Nathan Kress, Jerry Trainor, Laci Mosley, and Jaidyn Triplett Talk Season 3 of ‘iCarly’

iCarly is back for its highly anticipated third season and to celebrate today’s two-episode premiere, I caught up with Nathan Kress, Jerry Trainor, Laci Mosley, and Jaidyn Triplett! New episodes will continue to drop weekly on Thursdays, exclusively on Paramount+.

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Hard NOC Life 304: ‘Shazam’ Fury of the Pod

On this episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney say the magic word while breaking down the latest DCEU entry, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and its place in the dysfunctional DC Movie Universe(s). Britney also shares her thoughts on last week’s Academy Awards and the latest episode of The Mandalorian.

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NOC Exclusive Clip: It’s Time for the ‘Wolf Pack’ Season Finale

To celebrate the season one finale of Wolf Pack, which is streaming on Paramount+, The Nerds of Color is excited to share an exclusive clip featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tyler Lawrence Gray, Chloe Rose Robertson, and Rodrigo Santoro. The show is based on the book series by Edo Van Belkom and also stars Armani Jackson and Bella Shepard.

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‘Star Trek: Picard’ is Really Worried about Mom and Dad Fighting

Yellow alert! This was still an overall enjoyable episode with a mix of good and somewhat forced character beats. However, some of the internal logic is starting to be concerning.

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‘Star Trek: Picard’ — Once More Unto the Breach

Star Trek has always wrestled with managing its legacy and the ability to do something new. Fans are always a prickly bunch judging a new series, movie, or a given episode as to whether or not it feels like Star Trek.

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