Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa on How ‘Rivervale’ Connects to ‘Riverdale’

November 16, 2021November 17, 2021 Sophia Soto

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is the creator of Riverdale, which is based on the characters from Archie Comics. Season six just premiered with “Chapter Ninety-Six: Welcome to Rivervale.” New episodes of Riverdale’s five part event, titled Rivervale, will air Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW. The show will then return in March. This interview will discuss spoilers for episode 6×01.

Interview, Television

Simone Recasner Previews Her New Series, ‘The Big Leap’

September 20, 2021September 22, 2021 Sophia Soto

Simone Recasner stars as Gabby Lewis in the new FOX dramedy The Big Leap. The series is an innovative show-within-a-show that takes viewers on a journey of self-acceptance and empowerment at any age. The Big Leap premieres on Monday, September 20 at 9/8c.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Interviews With the Cast and Creatives of HBO Max’s ‘Gossip Girl’ at the World Premiere

July 5, 2021July 6, 2021 Sophia Soto

On Wednesday, June 30, I had the honor of attending the Gossip Girl red carpet in New York City on behalf of The Nerds of Color. I chatted with Josh Safran, Karena Evans, Eric Daman, Jordan Alexander, Whitney Peak, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Thomas Doherty, Zión Moreno, Savannah Smith, Johnathan Fernandez, Laura Benanti, Jason Gotay, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rana Roy, Megan Ferguson, and Lyne Renée all about their new series and so much more. Read below to hear everything that they exclusively shared with The NOC!

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Utkarsh Ambudkar Hopes Disney’s ‘Mira, Royal Detective’ Normalizes Brown People

March 16, 2020March 17, 2020 Laura Sirikul

It’s press day for Disney Junior’s upcoming animated series Mira, Royal Detective, the first animation based on the cultures and customs of India for children. Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, the series follows Mira (Leea Ladnier), a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen (Freida Pinto). Mira solves mysteries with help from her friends, thus proving she is indeed one of the best detectives in the land.

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Podcasts, Sci Fi

‘Occupy Me’ – NOC’s First Science-Fictional Audio Drama Premieres

October 14, 2019January 21, 2020 Dominic Mah

Here’s the first episode of Occupy Me, a new science-fiction audio drama presented by Melancholyball Media and Hard NOC Media / The Nerds of Color. Season 1 is planned for 9 episodes to be released monthly. We’re the first fictional … Continue reading ‘Occupy Me’ – NOC’s First Science-Fictional Audio Drama Premieres

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The Stars of ‘The Sun is Also a Star’ Answer Your Questions, Plus, a Chance to Attend the LA Premiere

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 Laura Sirikul

The Sun is Also a Star is set to release next month! So, we got to know the stars from the romantic teen drama, Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton as they answer some questions fans have for them. From their guilty pleasures to their love for their parents, Shahidi and Melton reveal it all just for The Nerds Of Color!

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Here’s Your Chance to Attend the Premiere of ‘Detective Pikachu’

April 24, 2019June 3, 2021 The Nerds of Color

The world premiere of Detective Pikachu in New York City is just around the corner. Though the film doesn’t come out until May 10, here are our first impressions:

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