Thanks to ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Black Girls Can be the Main Love Interest Too

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 Nikita Francois

While last year’s announcement of Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase caused significant discourse, Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins to shift its spotlight onto the developing relationship between Annabeth and Percy (Walker Scobell). If the show stays true to following the course of the books, that very relationship will cause many to engage in some deep introspection.

Interview, Movies

The Micheaux Film Festival Highlighted Impactful Independent Films

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Nikita Francois

This past weekend, the Micheaux Film Festival celebrated independent films with exclusive premieres, informative panels, and awards ceremonies. We had the opportunity to screen The Interview, Flight 182, and I’m in Love, three very different films that had us on the edge of our seats in unique ways.

Interview, Movies

‘The Man in My Basement’ Stars Discuss Fears, Race, and Guilt

September 8, 2025 Nikita Francois

The Man in My Basement is a mind-bending thriller that digs deep into fears, race, and guilt. Corey Hawkins stars in this film as a guilt-ridden man severely down on his luck when a mysterious stranger makes a lucrative offer. Anna Diop also stars as an ambitious historical curator who seeks to make history. They had a chance to discuss with The Nerds of Color how their characters process their dilemmas and what they learned from filming this adaptation.

Horror, Interview, Movies

Dropping the Mic with the Cast and Crew of ‘Drop’ at the Red Carpet Premiere

April 11, 2025 Mike Manalo

Drop is now out in theaters! It’s one of the most fun in-theater experiences I’ve had this year, and I encourage everyone who hasn’t seen it yet to absolutely grab the popcorn, and go enjoy the ride. We were fortunate enough to attend the incredible evening of the film’s premiere where we got to speak with the terrific cast and producers of the film. Here’s what they had to say about the new Blumhouse thriller!

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Interviews with the Cast and Producers of ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ from the NY Premiere

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024 Sophia Soto

At the New York Premiere of A Quiet Place: Day One in partnership with Tribeca Festival, I spoke with Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Bay, and Vicki Dee Rock. You can now experience the day the world went quiet in theaters.

Animation, Marvel1 Comment

Exploring the Multiverse at Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Season 2 Premiere

December 13, 2023December 23, 2023 Kelly Martinez

New episodes of Marvel’s What If…? are just around the corner. Season 2 of the animated series premieres December 22 on Disney+, throwing viewers back into the multiverse at the hands of The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright). As part of Phase Five, the series “questions, revisits, and twists” classic Marvel Cinematic Universe moments.

Movies, Streaming

Seeing Stars at the ‘Moonshot’ Premiere

March 25, 2022March 28, 2022 Mike Manalo

This past Wednesday the stars aligned on the blue carpet for the premiere of HBO Max’s upcoming original film, Moonshot! Among those in attendance were, of course, the amazing Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse. Read more to check out some photos of some really, really, really ridiculously good looking people!

Interview, Television

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

November 16, 2021March 23, 2023 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

Books, Movies1 Comment

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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Anime, Movies, Video Games1 Comment

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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