NOC Exclusive Clip: Get Ready for the ‘Wild Cards’ Season Finale

Before the season 1 finale of Wild Cards, The Nerds of Color has an exclusive clip to share featuring Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti. You can watch tonight’s new episode, “Romancing the Egg,” at 8 PM ET on The CW and stream for free the next day.

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First Official Trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is Here

The High Republic era is among us! Hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga began, there was an era where the Jedi order was at the height of its power, during the golden age of the Galactic Republic. Only seen in animation, comics, and novels, we are finally getting our first live-action project set during this era of Star Wars this June. Coming Soon — Star Wars: The Acolyte!

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Octavio Pisano and Kevin Kane Discuss 25 Years of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ at Olivia Benson Plaza

While at the Olivia Benson Plaza’s opening day in NYC, I spoke with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit stars Octavio Pisano and Kevin Kane, who portray Detective Joe Velasco and Detective Terry Bruno. The incredible experience celebrated the 25th anniversary of the beloved series with photo opportunities, complimentary beverages inspired by fan-favorite characters from the Benson & Co. Coffee truck, and much more.

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Making Mutant Magic with Head Director Jake Castorena of ‘X-Men ’97’

October 31, 1992. It’s not a hyperbole to say that was the day my life changed. X-Men: The Animated Series debuted on Fox Kids, and the minute I tuned in, it began a lifetime of obsession and passion with the Marvel Universe and comic book superheroes that has persisted into my adult years.

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Max and GKIDS Extend Exclusive Deal to Stream Studio Ghibli Films

In a press release this morning, Max announced it was extending its exclusive deal with GKIDS to stream Studio Ghibli films in the U.S., including the rights to Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning The Boy and the Heron.

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Millie Bobby Brown Talks the Ending of ‘Damsel’ and Elodie’s Powerful Transformation

Millie Bobby Brown executive produces and stars as Elodie in Damsel, which is now streaming on Netflix. Please note: this interview will contain major spoilers.

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New Trailer for ‘Fallout’ Gets Us Ready for The End

Vault Dwellers, grab your Pip-Boys! The end is coming soon, because Fallout is hitting Prime Video on April 11! And to celebrate, the streaming platform has just dropped a brand new full trailer for the upcoming tv series adaptation of the famous video game franchise. And it looks like a true doozy!

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Director Peter Farrelly and the Stars of ‘Ricky Stanicky’ on the Movie’s Funniest Moments

It’s time to meet Ricky Stanicky, the best friend we never had! That’s right, the new R-rated comedy is finally streaming on Prime Video and I was lucky enough to speak with director and co-writer Peter Farrelly as well as stars John Cena, Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, Jermaine Fowler, and William H. Macy.

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NOC Interview: ‘Street Fighter 6’ Soundtrack Producer Koyo Sonae

I got to chat with the executive producer of the Street Fighter 6 Original Soundtrack, Koyo Sonae. We talked about his musical background, the ongoing legacy of Street Fighter, and various topics related to the music of video games. The SF6 Collector’s Edition Vinyl Set is now available wherever you get your awesome collector’s edition vinyl soundtracks guaranteeing that you will be the coolest music nerd in your whole zip code.

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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Música’ Starring Rudy Mancuso and Camila Mendes

The trailer for Rudy Mancuso’s Música is here! Along with Mancuso, the film stars Camila Mendes, J.B. Smoove, Francesca Reale, and Maria Mancuso. The world premiere will take place at SXSW on March 13.

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NOC Review: ‘Iwájú’ Illuminates a Bright Future for Animation

Iwájú is a wonderful and heartwarming coming-of-age story that blends the artistic talents of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African comic book entertainment company Kugali with Afrofuturism ideals.

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‘Iwájú’ Artisans on Bringing Their Experiences and Stories to Life

Iwájú is an all-new animated series that marks the first time that Walt Disney Animation Studios has collaborated with an outside studio. The Nerds of Color had a chance to talk to director and writer Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, along with production designer Hamid Ibrahim and Tolu Olowofoyeku about working together with Disney animation, telling a story through an authentic lens, and which animal they would have as a companion if they were to go out on an adventure.

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Hard NOC Life 329: All the Asians on Netflix

On a new Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic talk about Awkwafina grand marshalling San Francisco’s Lunar New Year parade and the current state of Asian American representation in media, especially the rash of new shows on Netflix like Avatar: The Last Airbender and House of Ninjas!

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‘Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó’ Director Sean Wang on the Constant Search for Identity

It’s safe to say that director Sean Wang is having an incredible year, despite the fact we’re only two months into it. It’s not everyday that you would receive two of the biggest news of your life all within a week.

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‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Director on Authenticity, Family, and Dim Sum

Paramount+’s The Tiger’s Apprentice is available for streaming now. And we had the chance to talk to director Raman Hui about the film, as well as some favorite dim sum items to eat.

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Kiawentiio is Making Waves in Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’

In the spring of 2021, Kiawentiio was filming a music video when she found out her life was about to be changed forever. She had received a call from her team regarding a role she had auditioned for the past few weeks. Thinking she had to do yet another audition, she mentally prepared herself for the worst. Instead, they had good news: Kiawentiio had gotten the part of Katara in Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. 

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Ben Mendelsohn and Maisie Williams Discuss Filming ‘The New Look’ in Paris 

Ben Mendelsohn and Maisie Williams star as Christian and Catherine Dior in The New Look. The first three episodes of the drama series are currently streaming on Apple TV+ and new episodes will be released every Wednesday through April 3.

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Michelle Ang and ‘The Bad Batch’ Executive Producers Discuss Conclusion of the Series

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is about to return for its third and final season. In a time of so much uncertainty for the galaxy, things are already posing to be even more so with Omega taken captive to Mount Tantiss (where former Clone Force 99 member, Crosshair, is also held). The remaining members of the Bad Batch now must do whatever they can to get her back, and sadly, following the previous season’s finale, they’ll have to do that — and other missions going forward — without Tech.

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Trailer and Poster for Prime Video’s ‘Giannis: The Marvelous Journey’ Revealed

Legends don’t get any bigger than Milwaukee Bucks mega-star Giannis Antetokounmpo. And just in time for NBA’s All-Star Weekend, Prime Video has released a trailer for their upcoming documentary about his life, Giannis: The Marvelous Journey.

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

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!

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The Latest Teaser Trailer for HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ is Here

HBO Originals and Max has finally released the teaser trailer to the anticipated new drama The Sympathizer. Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy (Hoa Xuande) during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren’t over.

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