‘Creature Commandos’ Star Benjamin Byron Davis on Being Rupert Thorne

January 7, 2025January 10, 2025 Mike Manalo

If you are a hardcore Batman fan, or even grew up with Batman: The Animated Series, then the name Rupert Thorne should ring a bell. With Creature Commandos coming out, James Gunn has decided to bring the character back as a welcome addition to the DCU’s lore. And we were given the opportunity to speak with the man behind the voice: Benjamin Byron Davis.

DC Comics, Podcasts

DC Multicast Returns with ‘Batman Returns’

December 25, 2024December 24, 2024 Hard NOC Media

Here’s a Christmas present from us to you. On the Hard NOC feed, you can listen to the first episode of DC Multicast Season 2, featuring a discussion of the Holiday classic, Batman Returns!

DC Comics, Hard N.O.C. Life

Hard NOC Life 350: ‘Superman’ Returned + Jay Pharoah’s ‘Dragon Ball’ Love Language

December 23, 2024December 24, 2024 Hard NOC Media

Yes, Hard NOC Life wrapped up last week, but then James Gunn went and dropped the trailer for next summer’s Superman. Movie critic Julian Lytle stops by to break it down, plus Keith talks to Jay Pharoah about his virtual comedy special and why Dragon Ball is the way to his heart.

Animation, Marvel, Television

NOC Review: A Somewhat Satisfying Send-Off for Marvel’s ‘What If…’

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 Mike Manalo

Once more into the breach, as we ponder the question one final time. The final season of What If… is officially debuting on Disney+ tonight, with an eight-night event gifting us an episode per day.

DC Comics, Video Games

The ‘Suicide Squad’ Game Declares its Premature End With Deathstroke

December 19, 2024January 7, 2025 Dominic Mah

Rocksteady Studios’ Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, the teamup shooter video game with the title that describes exactly what happens, announced recently that it will be ending its content updates in January of 2025.

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Soaring High at the ‘Superman’ Trailer Press Event

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 Mike Manalo

It has arrived! The Superman teaser trailer has officially landed for everyone to experience. To celebrate the official debut of the new DC Universe under James Gunn, we were invited to the launch of the trailer earlier this week, with writer/director Gunn himself in attendance, as well as stars Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, and Superman himself, the incomparable David Corenswet!

DC Comics, Movies2 Comments

Look Up at the Official Teaser Trailer for ‘Superman’

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 Mike Manalo

This week we were given the very special opportunity to see the Superman trailer before anyone else at a press event this past Monday. So we know how very special this one is. In fact, all of the insights we got from the event will be on a separate post, but this trailer is such an event in and of itself, that it genuinely deserves its own article.

DC Comics, Interview, Movies2 Comments

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, Interview

Steve Agee on Returning to the DCU in ‘Creature Commandos’

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Mike Manalo

Creature Commandos has officially landed. In case you missed our first three conversations, we were able to chat with Frank Grillo, showrunner Dean Lorey, and co-stars Zoe Chao and Sean Gunn all last week. Today, however, we are bringing our conversation with a DCU veteran, and someone we have had to good fortune to chat with before: Steve Agee!

DC Comics, Hard N.O.C. Life

Hard NOC Life 349: Dawn of Superman’s Legacy

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Hard NOC Media

Hard NOC Life returns to wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and whether Superman will bring back truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. Keith also announces the return of a podcast and Dominic reveals the release date of his album.

DC Comics, Interview

Zoe Chao and Sean Gunn Discuss the Heart of ‘Creature Commandos’

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 Mike Manalo

Creature Commandos week is rolling on folks! In the past couple of days, we debuted our conversations with Frank Grillo and showrunner Dean Lorey. Now today, in celebration of the official two-episode premiere of Creature Commandos, we’ve got two of the commandos themselves: the lovely Zoe Chao who plays Nina Mazursky and Sean Gunn, playing double duty this time around, as Weasel and G.I. Robot!

DC Comics, Interview

Dean Lorey on Showrunning ‘Creature Commandos’

December 4, 2024 Mike Manalo

We are counting down to the premiere of Creature Commandos. Yesterday, we brought you our interview with actor Frank Grillo, who plays Rick Flag Sr, and today we are pleased to bring you our conversation with showrunner Dean Lorey. While DC Studios Co-chair and CEO/legendary filmmaker James Gunn created and wrote all episodes of the series, Lorey was responsible for seeing everything through from the first episode to the final. And we were able to chat about what it was like helping to bring Task Force M to life.

DC Comics, Interview2 Comments

Frank Grillo on Leading the ‘Creature Commandos’

December 3, 2024December 2, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s here, folks! This week, we’re finally getting the first official installment in James Gunn’s DCU, with DC Studios’ Creature Commandos. To celebrate we have a series of interviews dropping throughout the week from the latest band of badass misfits to come from Gunn’s insanity! And what better way to kick off Creature Commandos week than with the leader of Task Force M, Rick Flag Sr., himself, the one and only Frank Grillo!

Animation, Interview

‘Ultraman: Rising’ Embraces its Japanese Origins through Direction, Music, and VFX

November 20, 2024November 21, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Since 1966, Ultraman has been a popular character from Japan. Over 100 television series, movies, specials, and video games have been made based on the Ultra series.

Interview, Marvel, Movies

Leslie Uggams on Joining the MCU with ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

November 12, 2024November 27, 2024 Sophia Soto

Leslie Uggams portrays Blind Al in Deadpool & Wolverine, which begins streaming today on Disney+. The film is currently available at digital retailers and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD.

Animation, Marvel, Streaming

Ponder the Question ‘What If…’ For One Final Watch

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 Mike Manalo

Uatu The Watcher is back, bringing us one last season of multiversal madness. The third and final season of What If… is coming this December, and today we got our first look at the epic conclusion to the stunning animated series.

Marvel, Movies

New Trailer for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Flies in from Brazil

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 Mike Manalo

On your left! This weekend D23 Brazil celebrated Marvel Studios with some early looks at their upcoming 2025 slate, and chief among them was the latest trailer for Captain America: Brave New World!

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Lauren LeFranc and the Stars of ‘The Penguin’ Reflect on the Most Rewarding Aspect of the Series

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 Sophia Soto

While at New York Comic Con this year, I had the opportunity to speak with The Penguin showrunner/writer/executive producer Lauren LeFranc as well as cast members Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Michael Kelly. New episodes of the show premiere Sundays on HBO and are available to stream on Max.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Building ‘The Franchise’ with Showrunners Armando Iannucci and Jon Brown

November 1, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s a bittersweet day for us, folks, because it is our final Franchise Friday! Today, we’re happy to unveil our interview with two of the creators of the most clever and biting sitcom on streaming right now, The Franchise: Armando Iannucci and Jon Brown!

Marvel, Streaming

Marvel Studios Unveils 2025 Disney+ Slate

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Mike Manalo

If you went on Disney+ last night and played the first episode of Agatha All Along from the very beginning, you were treated to a nice surprise. That surprise has since gone public as Marvel Studios has officially unveiled its slate of upcoming Disney+ releases, including new looks at Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and Wonder Man!

Fandom, Hard N.O.C. Life

Hard NOC Life 348: Vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

October 28, 2024 Hard NOC Media

On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith chat about what it will take to help elect the first Black Asian Woman President.

Conventions, Marvel, Movies

New Images and Details of Aaron Taylor-Johnson in ‘Kraven The Hunter’ from NYCC

October 18, 2024October 19, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Details were provided by NOC Reporter Sophia Soto, who is covering NYCC. 2024. Spoilers ahead.

Sony Pictures has released more images of Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Marvel’s Kraven The Hunter. At this year’s NYCC, Director JC Chandor took to the stage to reveal the images and the first seven minutes of the film.