Grammy Award-Winning Artist Common to Narrate USA Men’s Basketball Docuseries

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Jamal Michel

I told myself I wouldn’t begin this news about the dope new docuseries coming to Peacock mentioning LeBron James and I’ve clearly already failed. While James’ absence from the USA Men’s National Basketball team isn’t new, the real highlights of the highs and lows of the Olympics have been shouldered by the NBA’s new elite squad, specifically younger players like Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, and Bam Adebayo.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Hubert Point-Du Jour Talks About ‘Dr. Death’

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Sophia Soto

Hubert Point-Du Jour portrays Josh Baker, the O.R. nurse at Dallas Medical Center who is the first to bring Duntsch’s disastrous surgical misadventures to the attention of Henderson and Kirby. Dr. Death is based on Wondery’s hit podcast of the same title and will also tell the horrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch. The new Peacock original began streaming on Thursday, July 15.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Showrunner Patrick Macmanus on Peacock’s ‘Dr. Death’

July 15, 2021July 16, 2021 Sophia Soto

Patrick Macmanus serves as a writer, executive producer, and showrunner on Dr. Death. The new Peacock original is based on Wondery’s hit podcast of the same title, which has over 50 million listeners to date, and will also tell the horrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch. The show began streaming on Thursday, July 15.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Christian Slater Talks His New Peacock Series ‘Dr. Death’

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Sophia Soto

Christian Slater stars as Randall Kirby in the new series Dr. Death. The Peacock original is based on Wondery’s hit podcast of the same title, which has over 50 million listeners to date, and will also tell the horrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch. The show begins streaming on Thursday, July 15.

Streaming, Television

Kevin Hart’s Talk Show ‘Hart to Heart’ is Coming to Peacock

July 14, 2021July 15, 2021 Sophia Soto

Kevin Hart is inviting A-list celebrities to relax, drink a glass of wine, and have an honest conversation in the new Peacock Original Hart to Heart. The show is produced by LOL Studios, while Hart, Jeff Clanagan, Candice Wilson Cherry, Thai Randolph, and Todd Yasui serve as executive producers. Guests will be announced each week ahead of the new episodes as well as represent Hart’s range of interests and influences.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Joshua Jackson on All Things ‘Dr. Death’

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Sophia Soto

Joshua Jackson takes on the role of Dr. Christopher Duntsch in Peacock’s new original series Dr. Death. Based on Wondery’s hit podcast of the same title, which has over 50 million listeners to date, the show will also tell the horrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch. Dr. Death begins streaming on Thursday, July 15.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: AnnaSophia Robb Discusses Her Role in ‘Dr. Death’

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Sophia Soto

AnnaSophia Robb stars as the empowering Michelle Shughart in the new Peacock Original series Dr. Death. Based on Wondery’s hit podcast of the same title, which has over 50 million listeners to date, the show will also tell the horrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch. Dr. Death begins streaming on Thursday, July 15.

Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Faith Omole of ‘We Are Lady Parts’

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Swara Ahmed

Nida Manzoor’s We Are Lady Parts, a British series featuring a punk rock band of all Muslim women of color, premiered here in the US on NBC’s Peacock streaming service! It’s a landmark in Muslim representation for so many viewers worldwide, who haven’t been able to see themselves represented on screen like this in such a subversive, yet bold, way like this before.

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Podcasts, Streaming

The Middle Geeks Episode 27: ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Review

June 3, 2021June 11, 2021 Swara Ahmed

We are SO excited to discuss Nida Manzoor’s We Are Lady Parts, a British series featuring a punk rock band of all Muslim women of color, including MENA women, premiering today on Peacock TV! What did we love particularly about this series, and how well does it handle representation? We also discuss the news of the additional Sandman for Netflix, including the Lebanese Razane Jammal, American Eid debuting on Disney+, and much more!

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Streaming, Television

Peacock Reveals ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Trailer and Character Posters

May 28, 2021June 3, 2021 Swara Ahmed

Get a first look at the cast of We Are Lady Parts, a new series coming to Peacock in June!

Streaming, Television

‘True Story’ is Coming Soon to Peacock

May 18, 2021May 19, 2021 Sophia Soto

The new Peacock original, True Story, is a six-episode hybrid alternative-scripted series, based on the Australian megahit True Story with Hamish & Andy. Everyday Americans will sit down with Ed Helms and Randall Park to share their most extraordinary and unbelievably true stories for the first time.

Streaming, Television

See the Official Trailer for Peacock’s ‘Dr. Death’

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 Sophia Soto

The new Peacock original series, Dr. Death, will star Joshua Jackson, Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater, and AnnaSophia Robb. Based on Wondery’s hit podcast, Dr. Death is inspired by the terrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch (Jackson), a rising star in the Dallas medical community. We do not have an official release date yet, but it is set to begin streaming this summer.

Interview, Music, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: Paula Pell on Her New Peacock Original Series, ‘Girls5eva’

May 6, 2021May 15, 2021 Sophia Soto

Paula Pell is ready to bring the laughs in Peacock’s newest comedy Girls5eva, which premieres on Thursday, May 6. The best part is all eight episodes will drop at once, making it your next binge-worthy show! In the female-led series, Pell is joined by Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Busy Philipps.

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NOC Interview: Kara Killmer on NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 Sophia Soto

Kara Killmer portrays Sylvie Brett in Chicago Fire. The series, from renowned Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf and co-creator Derek Haas, is a look into the lives of everyday heroes dedicated to one of the most noblest professions. The series is now on season 9 with new episodes airing Wednesdays on NBC at 9 PM ET.

Music, Streaming, Television

Get Ready for the New Peacock Original Comedy, ‘Girls5eva’

April 8, 2021May 15, 2021 Sophia Soto

The official trailer and show art for Girls5eva is finally here! The show will premiere on Thursday, May 6 with all eight episodes available at once on Peacock. Music superstar Sara Bareilles, Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry, comedian Paula Pell, and sitcom royalty Busy Philipps star in the new original, promising an incredible show!

Animation, Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: ‘Blackish’ Star Ron Funches Talks Season Two of Peacock’s Newest Animation ‘Trollstopia’

March 22, 2021May 15, 2021 Jamal Michel

DreamWorks Trollstopia is the next chapter in the hair-raising adventures of the Trolls. Now that Poppy knows there are other musical Trolls scattered throughout the forest, she bottles up her endless positivity and invites delegates from every Troll tribe in the forest to live together in harmony in a grand experiment she calls TrollsTopia.

Interview, Television

NOC Interview: Tiera Skovbye & Jordan Johnson-Hinds of ‘Nurses’ Talk Wrapping the Season & More

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 Jamal Michel

Jordan Johnson-Hinds and Tiera Skovbye have seen their characters grow considerably since launching the series of NBC’s Nurses, and there’s little doubt we’ll see more of the two of them in Hollywood in the future. Earlier this month, I sat down with Jordan and Tiera to talk the season, their careers, and the overall amount of growth that they’ve experienced as actors in an industry rocked by the pandemic.

Interview, Streaming, Television

NOC Interview: ‘Punky Brewster’ Star Cherie Johnson Talks Iconic Sitcom Coming to Peacock

February 23, 2021May 15, 2021 Jamal Michel

The new and highly-anticipated Punky Brewster series will premiere on Peacock on Thursday, February 25, with all ten episodes dropping at once. Punky Brewster is the continuation of the iconic ’80s sitcom about a bright young girl raised by a foster dad. Punky is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets Izzy, a young girl in the foster system who reminds Punky a lot of her younger self.

News, Sports, Streaming, Television

Peacock Unveils Several New Unscripted, Comedy, True Crime, and Sports Series

February 17, 2021May 15, 2021 Jamal Michel

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – Today, Peacock announced all-new programming at the Television Critics Association Press Tour. New unscripted series Ex Rated has been picked up with host and executive producer Andy Cohen, and highly anticipated Real Housewives of Miami is in development.

On the comedy front, Peacock has ordered an untitled Craig Robinson project series starring Robinson, and ensemble comedy Bust Down from Lorne Michaels and starring Chris Redd, Sam Jay, Langston Kerman, and Jak Knight.

Television

NOC Exclusive: NBC Shares ‘Nurses’ Season One Clip Ahead of Episode Eight

February 8, 2021February 9, 2021 Jamal Michel

Ahead of NBC’s Nurses season one episode eight premiere, NOC gained an exclusive clip featuring past guest Jordan Johnson-Hinds ( who plays “Keon Colby”) and Sandy Sidhu ( who plays “Nazneen Khan”).

Airing Tuesdays on NBC at 10-11pm ET, Nurses, filmed and set in Toronto, follows five young nurses working on the frontlines of a busy downtown hospital, dedicating their lives to helping others, while struggling to help themselves. The 10-episode series stars Tiera Skovbye (Riverdale), Natasha Calis (The Posession), Jordan Johnson-Hinds (Blindspot), Sandy Sidhu (Home Before Dark) and Donald MacLean Jr. (Workin’ Moms)

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NOC Interview: Greg Daniels, Andy Buckley and Oscar Martinez of ‘The Office’

January 9, 2021 Jamal Michel

To borrow a line from Michael Scott, “My heart soars with the eagle’s nest.” The TV and film world of 2021 has started off phenomenally, with too much streaming content to choose from and loads of time to dive into favorites both new and old.

This past weekend we saw The Office make its official transition to NBCUniversal’s new streaming service Peacock but accompanied by a treasure trove of new clips and never-before-seen footage spanning several seasons of the beloved franchise.

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Peacock Set to Release Massive Slate of Shows, Movies, and More in 2021

December 21, 2020May 15, 2021 Jamal Michel

NBC’s new over-the-top streaming service is set to make waves in 2021 with the release of a massive slate of new movies, shows and more in January. After announcing the release of its new streaming service back in April, over 22 million users had been dialed in by October this year. Peacock is promising subscribers access to the highest quality shows and more, especially after sharing the news that the hit series The Office is set to be exclusively streamed on the service starting January 2021.

Interview, Streaming, Television

‘The Walking Dead’ Star Lennie James Talks New Show ‘Save Me Too’

November 5, 2020May 15, 2021 Jamal Michel

Peacock’s new gripping drama series, Save Me Too, premieres today and I had the opportunity to sit down with executive producer and star, Lennie James (Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead, and Colombiana). The show is the second season of the award-winning thriller Save Me, which is currently streaming on Peacock as well. Lennie created, wrote, and stars in the star-studded British series. The show won the Best Writer for a Drama series and Best Drama Series awards at the 2019 RTS Awards and was nominated for a BAFTA for the Outstanding Drama Series Award.

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