Watch the New Trailer for Universal Pictures’ ‘Firestarter’

February 9, 2022February 10, 2022 Sophia Soto

The trailer for a new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic thriller Firestarter has been released! The cast includes Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sydney Lemmon, Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley, Michael Greyeyes, and Gloria Reuben. The film, which is directed by Keith Thomas and comes from the producers of The Invisible Man, will premiere in theaters and be available to stream on Peacock starting May 13.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 33: ‘Gaza Mon Amour’ Review and Holiday Edition

December 23, 2021December 26, 2021 Swara Salih

Even though there’s not a lot to be merry about, we count our blessings and make it merry! We also discuss the wonderful 2020 film Gaza Mon Amour by director brothers Tarzan and Arab Nasser, which shows old love in the middle of Gaza, starring our fave Hiam Abbass. We also discuss the exciting news of We Are Lady Parts Season 2 renewal, Mena Massoud’s new Netflix rom-com coming out soon, and much more!

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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘True Story with Ed and Randall’

December 14, 2021 Sophia Soto

The new hybrid scripted/unscripted original comedy series, True Story with Ed and Randall will begin streaming exclusively on Peacock beginning Thursday, January 20. The show will be hosted by Ed Helms and Randall Park. Along with the release date, Peacock has also shared a trailer for the series!

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Here’s Your First Look at Peacock’s ’Wolf Like Me’

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 Sophia Soto

Isla Fisher and Josh Gad star in Wolf Like Me. All six episodes of the new series will drop on Thursday, January 13. Along with the official release date, Peacock has just shared the new show art and first look images!

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Peacock Drops Official Teaser for ‘Bel-Air’ Coming 2022

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Jamal Michel

The Nerds of Color has steadily followed the hype and news around Peacock’s upcoming series Bel-Air, a reimagined take on the classic ’90s sitcom that starred Will Smith, James Avery, and Janet Hubert, and today they dropped an official teaser for the show.

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Peacock’s ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Renewed for a Second Season

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Swara Salih

The rip-roaring show of a Muslim women punk rock band is coming back to our screens and our hearts.

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Krysten Ritter Discusses Directing ‘The Girl in the Woods’

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 Sophia Soto

Krysten Ritter serves as director and co-executive producer of The Girl in the Woods. She directed the first four episodes, including the pilot. All eight episodes will begin streaming Thursday, October 21 on Peacock. The series is based on Crypt TV’s 2018 short film The Door in the Woods and the 2020 sequel The Girl in the Woods.

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Stefanie Scott Previews Peacock’s ‘The Girl in the Woods’

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 Sophia Soto

Stefanie Scott stars as Carrie in The Girl in the Woods. All eight episodes will begin streaming Thursday, October 21 on Peacock. The series is based on Crypt TV’s 2018 short film The Door in the Woods and the 2020 sequel The Girl in the Woods.

Horror, Movies

Evil Dies Tonight: ‘Halloween Kills’ Shares New ‘Look Inside’

October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 Jamal Michel

Jamie Lee Curtis assures us that Halloween Kills, the upcoming installment to the iconic Michael Myers and Laurie Strode saga, is a very different movie. In the new featurette from Universal Pictures, director David Gordon Green (Halloween, 2018) talks about raising the stakes with the franchise’s newest film, promising a “bigger, badder, nastier” version of the story we’ve known the last four decades.

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Melissa Collazo and Jessica McLeod Discuss ‘One of Us Is Lying’

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Sophia Soto

Melissa Collazo and Jessica McLeod star in the Peacock Original, One of Us Is Lying. The new series launches Thursday, October 7 on the streaming platform. The season will be a total of eight episodes and be released over the course of three weeks, with new episodes dropping in batches on Thursdays.

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Peacock Has Shared the Official Trailer for ‘The Girl In The Woods’

October 6, 2021October 12, 2021 Sophia Soto

The Girl In The Woods is a supernatural YA drama about a mysterious door in the woods that leads to a terrifying monster dimension. The cast includes Stefanie Scott (Carrie), Misha Osherovich (Nolan), Sofia Bryant (Tasha), Will Yun Lee (Arthur Dean), Kylie Liya Page (Sara), Reed Diamond (Hosea), and Leonard Roberts (Khalil). All eight episodes of the new Peacock Original will drop on Thursday, October 21.

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Marianly Tejada and Cooper Van Grootel on ‘One of Us Is Lying’

October 6, 2021October 8, 2021 Sophia Soto

Marianly Tejada and Cooper Van Grootel star in the Peacock Original, One of Us Is Lying. The new series will launch Thursday, October 7 on the streaming platform. The season will be a total of eight episodes and be released over the course of three weeks, with new episodes dropping in batches on Thursdays.

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Barrett Carnahan and Mark McKenna Talk ‘One of Us Is Lying’

October 5, 2021October 8, 2021 Sophia Soto

Barrett Carnahan and Mark McKenna star in the Peacock Original, One of Us Is Lying. The new series will launch Thursday, October 7 on the streaming platform. The season will be a total of eight episodes and be released over the course of three weeks, with new episodes dropping in batches on Thursdays.

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Annalisa Cochrane and Chibuikem Uche Preview ‘One of Us Is Lying’

October 4, 2021October 8, 2021 Sophia Soto

Annalisa Cochrane and Chibuikem Uche star in the Peacock Original, One of Us Is Lying. The new series will launch Thursday, October 7 on the streaming platform. The season will be a total of eight episodes and be released over the course of three weeks, with new episodes dropping in batches on Thursdays.

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Catch Jamie Lee Curtis in the Final Trailer for ‘Halloween Kills’

September 21, 2021September 23, 2021 Jamal Michel

September is almost over, which means October is here, which means it’s officially spooky season. And what better way to ring in said season than with one of the icons of Halloween? Enter Jamie Lee Curtis in the final trailer for Halloween Kills, coming to theaters and streaming only on Peacock, October 15. The franchise’s latest installment is the 12th in a series that has come to encapsulate the true spirit of the night it’s named after.

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Peacock’s Highly Anticipated ‘Bel-Air’ Reboot Finds its Cast

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 Jamal Michel

Today, Peacock’s highly anticipated drama series Bel-Air, the contemporary reimagining of the dope ass and culture defining ’90s sitcom, has announced its full main cast. The serialized reboot comes courtesy of director Morgan Cooper’s viral fan film Bel-Air from 2019, with T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson on board as co-showrunners.

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Get All the Details on Peacock’s New Series, ‘One of Us Is Lying’

September 13, 2021 Sophia Soto

One of Us Is Lying premieres with its first three episodes Thursday, October 7 on Peacock. The 8-episode season will continue to drop new episodes in batches over the span of three weeks on Thursdays. The cast includes Annalisa Cochrane, Chibuikem Uche, Marianly Tejada, Cooper van Grootel, Barrett Carnahan, Mark McKenna, Melissa Collazo, and Jessica McLeod. Darío Madrona serves as showrunner and executive producer.

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West Philly Local Jabari Banks to Star as Will Smith in Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air’

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 Jamal Michel

It’s official, folks! After carefully searching for the right lead, Peacock’s highly anticipated drama series Bel-Air, the contemporary reimagining of the immortalized ‘90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has cast newcomer and West Philadelphia local Jabari Banks in the iconic role of “Will.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.