Listen to BigXthaPlug and Ro$ama’s New Track from ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 Mike Manalo

There’s no greater way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Legendary’s MonsterVerse than with a new movie as big as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! And there’s no better way to celebrate Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire than with a new song by rising hip hop stars BigXthaPlug and Ro$ama! Get ready for “Beast Mode!”

Sci Fi, Streaming

Netflix Reveals Final Trailer for ‘3 Body Problem’

March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Mike Manalo

The countdown is on! 3 Body Problem is almost here. And to celebrate the upcoming release of the epic new series, Netflix has released one last trailer, giving fans a glimpse of all the sci-fi gloriousness to come!

Comics, Streaming

The End is Near in the Final Season of ‘The Umbrella Academy’

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s been a wonderful four-year journey, Brellies. But all good things must come to an end, and we’ll be tearfully saying goodbye to the Hargreeves family when the fourth and final season of The Umbrella Academy hits. And today we have the official date for the final chapter of the weirdest and most wonderful superhero series on Netflix!

Movies, Sci Fi

New Trailer for ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Stomps its Way Online

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 Mike Manalo

It is a big day for big movies! And movies don’t get any bigger than ones featuring the biggest titans on the planet. After the first trailer debuted to huge numbers online, Warner Bros. and Legendary have released the latest trailer for their next MonsterVerse titan team up: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!

Movies, Sci Fi

How Andy Serkis Helped Wes Ball with ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

February 12, 2024February 13, 2024 Michael Lee

Andy Serkis has done it all. The prolific actor has changed the way we see motion-capture performances by disappearing into each of his roles. One character he brought depth and emotional nuance to was Caesar of the Planet of the Apes trilogy reboot. The actor wasn’t imitating a chimpanzee, he was was putting on a suit to become the chimp would would lead an uprising against their human oppressors.

Movies, Sci Fi

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is an Adventure Marching Towards the Original

February 12, 2024February 20, 2024 Michael Lee

The new Planet of the Apes trilogy redefined the franchise with its focused social commentary, more robust exploration of the relationship between animals and humanity, and respect for what the 1968 original did. Now, Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes takes the franchise into new territory by shifting its tone away from war aspects seen in the prequel trilogy and focusing on an adventurous coming-of-age story while honoring Caesar’s legacy.

Movies, Sci Fi

Happy Lunar New Year from ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

February 9, 2024February 13, 2024 Mike Manalo

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! In celebration of the new year, Warner Bros. has released a new greeting from the biggest Asian icon of all time: Godzilla!

Interview, Streaming, Video Games

Marching into Season 2 with ‘Halo’ Stars Joseph Morgan and Bokeem Woodbine

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Mike Manalo

Halo is back for a second season on Paramount+! The adaptation of the legendary video game series debuted last year on the streaming platform, and quickly became the service’s most watched original to date. And with a reception like that, you know they had to up the ante this season, expanding the universe with new characters while evolving fan favorites.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Director and Star Say ‘Badland Hunters’ is More Than an Action Movie

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Badland Hunters director Myeong-haeng Heo and its star Don Lee (aka Dong-seok Ma) want you to know that the movie is not a sequel to the 2023 disaster film Concrete Utopia, nor is it part of that universe. It is in its own post-apocalypse world.

Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: Tense ‘I.S.S’ is Heavy-Handed but Entertaining

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Mike Manalo

Ever since Gravity, it’s felt like there’s been a haunting prestige movie about realistic space exploration every single year. Not long after was Interstellar. Then The Martian, Hidden Figures, First Man, Ad Astra, Stowaway, etc. For subject matter meant to be about the unknown and unexplored, this subgenre seems incredibly and abundantly well tread. And that’s quite apparent in I.S.S, the latest in a long line of astronaut-movie allegories to grace the big screen in the past decade.

Sci Fi, Streaming

Official Trailer for Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 Mike Manalo

Netflix has stumbled onto a huge problem — and it’s a good thing! 3 Body Problem will be debuting in March, and the streaming service has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated series adaptation of Liu Cixin’s acclaimed and popular series of books.

Movies, Sci Fi, Streaming

Netflix Debuts ‘Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver’ Official Teaser

December 28, 2023January 2, 2024 Laura Sirikul

War is upon us.

After the events of Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire, war is upon the villagers of Vedt, who plan on fighting alongside the rebels against the evil Motherland. Kora (Sofia Boutella) must confront her past in order to lead the people in the battle.

Reviews, Sci Fi, Streaming

‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Summons a New Era of Empathy

December 22, 2023December 23, 2023 Lauren Lola

After the umpteenth appearance of David Tennant as the Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa has, at last, taken the wheel. In the final 20 minutes of the third Doctor Who 60^th anniversary special, The Giggle, the first Black and queer actor to take on the mantle makes his debut in the most unexpected of ways, and quickly establishes himself as a Doctor who has such a light to him, and also brings a lot of empathy for others.

Sci Fi, Streaming

Discovering the Truth with ‘Monarch’ Stars Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, and Kiersey Clemons

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is proving to be a series commanded by two sets of trios. Earlier this week we had interviews with the first, with our discussions with Kurt and Wyatt Russell, as well as conversations with Mari Yamamoto and Anders Holm. But anchoring the present day events of the series are Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, and Kiersey Clemons, who play Cate and Kentaro Randa and May Olowe-Hewitt. And five episodes in, as a group, they’ve proven to be the scrappy heart and spunk of this terrific series. So it was a true honor to get to speak with the three of them.

Sci Fi, Streaming

Discussing ‘Monarch’ with Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, & Elisa Lasowski

December 15, 2023December 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

The legacy of monsters begins with the creation of an organization: Monarch. Dedicated to studying and monitoring titan activity on the planet, the fictional Monarch has been a staple of Legendary’s MonsterVerse since its first installment, Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla back in 2014.

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Uncovering the Secrets of ‘Monarch’ with Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Mike Manalo

Legends don’t get any bigger than Godzilla… Unless their names are Kurt and Wyatt Russell! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is stomping to the top of the charts on Apple TV+ right now. After five epic episodes, the latest installment in Legendary’s MonsterVerse is currently Certified Fresh sitting at 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, and quite beloved by kaiju fans everywhere. And an exceptional part of that is due to the electric charm of The Russells. We were recently given the chance to talk to both of them about the series and their wonderful work on it.

Movies, Trailers

First Trailer for ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Announces a New Empire!

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 Mike Manalo

It has been one hell of a monster year for the King of the Monsters! First we got Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Then we got Godzilla: Minus One! And now, everyone, we finally have the first trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!

Interview, Sci Fi, Television

Meeting the Masterminds Behind ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Mike Manalo

For decades, the legend and sounds of Godzilla have remained iconic. But less known about the mythology (at least in the latest iteration of Legendary’s MonsterVerse) are the shadowy figures that monitor Godzilla and other titans across the planet: the organization Monarch! Now, with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters debuting on Apple TV+ this Friday, November 17, the world of monsters will finally be brought into the light. And to celebrate, we were able to sit down with the showrunners and creators Matt Fraction and Chris Black, as well as director Matt Shakman, and producer Sean Konrad, to discuss the journey of bringing the MonsterVerse to streaming.

Sci Fi, Streaming

NOC Exclusive Clip: Meet ‘Monarch’ Scientist Dr. Miura

November 13, 2023November 10, 2023 Mike Manalo

The MonsterVerse is back! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is almost here! The spin off of the epic Godzilla/Kong franchise is officially hitting Apple TV+ this Friday, November 17. And to celebrate, we have an exclusive first look clip for all of you to check out!

Reviews, Theatre

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Reset’

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Edward Hong

How often does one get to see a sci-fi play? Better question, how often does one get to see a sci-fi play done well? This is the challenge that Moving Arts Theatre was more than able to meet in the extremely intriguing Reset, written by Howard Ho and directed by Darin Anthony. It’s also noticeably different from most of the plays I’ve seen this year, where the ethnicity of the actors were essential to play the characters they would portray and the stories that were being told. Reset utilizes diversity in such a way that went beyond these limited requirements while also being color conscious of the characters in a subtle manner. Truly, more theatre companies should do this.

Sci Fi, Streaming

New Trailer for ‘Monarch’ Unleashes the Legacy of the MonsterVerse

October 13, 2023October 30, 2023 Mike Manalo

The MonsterVerse is expanding! Perhaps one of the only good cinematic universe clones to come out of the age of MCU knock-offs has been Legendary’s MonsterVerse.

Movies, Sci Fi

‘The Creator’ Footage Asks What it Means to Be Human

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Michael Lee

Coming off of two major IP blockbusters, The Creator marks Gareth Edwards’ return to original sci-fi films. The Nerds of Color joined their fellow journalists and fans for a three-scene sneak preview of the film, which teased the size and scope as well as some of the film’s inspirations.

Movies, Sci Fi

How Zack Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon’ Pushes for Inclusion and Diversity

August 22, 2023August 30, 2023 Laura Sirikul

The trailer for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is now out, but very little is known about the film. Fortunately, Netflix invited several media outlets, including those of multicultural-based, to attend a special press event with director Zack Snyder himself.