Breaking Down the Trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Mike Manalo

At its core Star Wars has always been about rebels and underdogs standing up to dictators using their own private armies to take over the galaxy. Since its debut in 2019, The Mandalorian strengthened those themes, centering on a ragtag duo of outcasts fighting the good fight against villains still trying their hardest to hold on to authoritarianism. Now the battle continues on the big screen as Din Djarin and Grogu return in The Mandalorian and Grogu!

DC Comics, Movies

Official Title and Release Date for ‘Superman’ Sequel Revealed

September 3, 2025September 18, 2025 Mike Manalo

It’s been a hell of a summer for The Man of Steel! After proving skeptics wrong with healthy box office results and critical acclaim, James Gunn’s Superman made us all believe a man could fly once again. Given its success, fans have been clamoring to know more about what’s next for Gunn’s DCU and Kal-El. Thankfully, Gunn and the cast have officially dropped news of the title and release date for the highly anticipated next chapter!

DC Comics, Movies

‘Superman’ David Corenswet on Becoming The Last Son of Krypton

July 10, 2025July 14, 2025 Mike Manalo

For our final, showstopping interview from our Superman set visit last year, we are pleased to bring you The Man of Steel himself: David Corenswet — our new Superman!

DC Comics, Movies

The Marvelous Rachel Brosnahan on Continuing the Legacy of Lois in ‘Superman’

July 9, 2025July 14, 2025 Mike Manalo

Since last week we’ve been counting down to the release of Superman, sharing one interview a day from our visit to the film’s set last June. The goal: to give you all an up close and exclusive look at what it took to bring Superman to life, with all of the incredible players that were involved. Today, we’re pleased to bring you our conversation with our new Lois Lane, the marvelous Rachel Brosnahan!

DC Comics, Movies

Lessons on Luthor with Nicholas Hoult from the Set of ‘Superman’

July 7, 2025July 5, 2025 Mike Manalo

While on the set of Superman in Cleveland, Ohio in June 2024, The Nerds of Color were given the opportunity to meet with none other than Lex Luthor himself, Nicholas Hoult!

DC Comics, Movies

On the ‘Superman’ Set with the Terrific Edi Gathegi

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Mike Manalo

Last year, while visiting the set of Superman, we got to be part of a conversation with the terrific actor bringing Mister Terrific to life: Edi Gathegi!

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‘Superman’ Stars Skyler Gisondo and Sara Sampaio Discuss the Big Picture

July 2, 2025July 3, 2025 Mike Manalo

Today, we’re pleased to bring you a conversation with Skyler Gisondo and Sara Sampaio from the Cleveland set of Superman, as they talk about bringing to life the iconic roles of Jimmy Olsen and Eve Teschmacher!

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At The Daily Planet with Wendell Pierce, Mikaela Hoover, and Beck Bennett of ‘Superman’

June 30, 2025July 1, 2025 Mike Manalo

June 2025 is over, which means we are officially in the home stretch before audiences all over the world look up, and see Superman take flight once more. It also marks just over one year to the date that we were invited to visit the set of James Gunn’s kick off to the new DC Universe! To celebrate the arrival of the new Man of Steel, we’re happy to finally present to you all of our interviews with the cast and crew. So let the countdown to the epic new film begin, as we bring you a total of seven days worth of interviews to get you ready for its Earth-shattering debut!

Interview, Movies

Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo on Social Media and Healing in ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’

March 25, 2025March 26, 2025 Sophia Soto

Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo star as Lily and Bob in Bob Trevino Likes It. The film is currently playing in theaters. I recently spoke with the actors about their outlook on social media and which character moment helped them unlock something new in their performances.

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James Gunn Shares Secrets During ‘Superman’ Set Visit

December 17, 2024December 21, 2024 Mike Manalo

June 2024. It’s a date that means the world to me because it marked my first set visit ever, and (given that 2024 is at an end) one of the few highlights from a tough year; a visit to the set of James Gunn’s Superman.

DC Comics, Movies

The Trailer for ‘Superman’ is Flying Online This Week

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 Mike Manalo

The Man of Steel is coming in for a landing this week! We could not be more excited to receive the news this morning that the trailer for James Gunn’s Superman will be flying faster than a speeding bullet on Thursday.

DC Comics, Movies

‘Joker’ Director Todd Phillips and Co-Writer Scott Silver on ‘Folie à Deux’

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Mike Manalo

Arthur Fleck is back! And this time, he’s not alone. He’s bringing the one and only Harleen Quinzel (aka “Lee” in this version) with him! Joker: Folie à Deux is dancing its way in theaters tonight. And we were given the opportunity to view the film with a very special Q&A from director Todd Phillips and co-writer Scott Silver!

Streaming, Television

Fall in Love with This Sweet New Poster for Heartstopper Season 3

September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 Kelly Martinez

The wait is almost over, fellow Narlie shippers! Heartstopper returns to Netflix for its third season on October 3. The hit YA series, based on Alice Oseman’s bestselling graphic novel series of the same name, centers on the love story between classmates Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nick Nelson (Kit Connor).

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NOC Review: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a Flawed Work of Fine Art

September 5, 2024November 25, 2024 Mike Manalo

The moment the credits rolled on Joker: Folie à Deux, the tangible sound of stunned silence filled the theater. It wasn’t unexpected. Minutes before the film screened, we were told by director Todd Phillips that early screenings of the film ended with many saying they needed to process it. There’s so much to unpack from the sequel to the 2019 Oscar-winner, that such a reaction is completely warranted.

Animation, Movies

First Teaser and Title for Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Finally Revealed

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s been a long time coming folks! We’re starting to get more info about Wildwood, the latest film from Laika. Recently, we saw the first look at the upcoming film’s protagonist, Prue McKeel. But today we got our very first footage in a teaser video from the studio, and I couldn’t be more pumped!

Animation, Movies

First Official Tease at Laika’s ‘Wildwood”

July 26, 2024July 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

Great art takes time and dedication. Any passionate filmmaker who cares about craft knows this. It’s not about quantity, but quality. Such is the case for the amazing animation studio, Laika — a company that represents the best storytellers in the industry today. It’s been a while since we heard about their upcoming feature Wildwood. But at last today we got our first official peek at the future classic!

DC Comics, Movies

The Whole World Smiles (and Sings) in the New ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Trailer

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 Mike Manalo

In 2019, the whole world met Arthur Fleck, a down-on-his-luck clown who would come to be known to everyone as Joker. The DC Elseworlds film took audiences by storm, dancing its way to $1B at the box office and a Best Picture nomination (not to mention a Best Actor win for Joaquin Phoenix). But now Arthur is back in Joker: Folie à Deux, and this time, he’s not alone anymore.

DC Comics, Movies

The Countdown to James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is On

July 11, 2024July 12, 2024 Mike Manalo

In T-Minus one year, The Man of Steel will be flying back onto our screens! James Gunn’s Superman will be hitting theaters on July 11, 2025. To celebrate, we got a first official look at the new Superman logo.

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‘Superman’ Revealed! James Gunn Shares First Look Image at New Man of Steel

May 6, 2024August 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s actually here folks! Our first look at David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel in Superman!

DC Comics, Movies

The World is a Stage in the New Poster for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Mike Manalo

In 2019, Joker was controversial to say the least. However it was also critically well received and found its way to $1 billion at the global box office, and numerous Oscar nominations, winning two for Original Score and, of course, Best Actor. Now, the stage is set for a sequel coming this October: Joker: Folie à Deux.

Horror, Movies

Here’s the Official First Look at ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

He’s back folks! Last year, the legend that is Michael Keaton stepped back into the cape and cowl to reprise his role as Batman. But this year, he’s donning the stripes once more, to return to one of his most beloved characters ever! The Ghost with the Most is back in Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

DC Comics, Movies

James Gunn Reveals ‘Superman’ Shield on First Day of Filming

February 29, 2024November 25, 2024 Keith Chow

To celebrate the first day of filming — and the titular hero’s canonical birthday — director and co-head of DC Studios, James Gunn, took to social media to share the first official image from the movie formerly known as Superman: Legacy.

Music, Theatre

Win Tickets to See ‘Disney Princess – The Concert’

January 23, 2024January 26, 2024 Michael Lee

Disney animated musicals and princesses have shaped pop culture for generations. It’s hard to name a favorite, considering how many there are and what they mean to fans. So, the Disney Princess – The Concert brings the most iconic princesses together on one stage to sing their unforgettable signature songs by Broadway and West End stars.