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!

DC Comics, Movies

Creating the DC Universe with Chantal Nong, Beth Mickle, and Judianna Makovsky

July 1, 2025July 2, 2025 Mike Manalo

Last year, we were invited to visit the set of James Gunn’s Superman in Cleveland, Ohio. Today, we’re pleased to bring you our conversation with Executive Producer Chantal Nong, Production Designer Beth Mickle, and Costume Designer Judianna Makovsky!

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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!

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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.

Podcasts, Television

FDI Cast 194: We Say Goodbye to ‘Power Rangers’

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Jamie

Is it possible to talk about Power Rangers for two hours?? With guest hosts Shawn Pryor and Julian Lytle, the FDIC discusses the end of Power Rangers as a television franchise here in the US and what possibly awaits the teenagers with attitude in the future.

Television, Video Games

Trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Teases the Series’ “Future Days”

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Mike Manalo

On September 26, 2013, the Cordyceps outbreak reached critical mass, resulting in a catastrophic pandemic that destroyed the world (fictionally). That is how The Last of Us began. To commemorate the day that kicked off one of the best video game stories of the past decade, HBO has released a teaser for season 2 of one of the best video game adaptations ever, with a new trailer for the second season of The Last of Us.

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!

Movies, Music

Win Tickets to See ‘Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert’ at the Hollywood Bowl

July 12, 2024July 13, 2024 Michael Lee

Disney concerts at the Hollywood Bowl is an unforgettable experience for all generations. Fans from all over the world come to see their “live to picture” film concerts and themed instrumental and vocal compilation concerts. Now, they are collaborating once more for a new concert highlighting songs and clips from the iconic Disney films of the 1980s and 1990s. And we are giving away two pair of tickets to see the concert on July 19, 2024.

Podcasts, Television

The F’n Tokucast: ‘Kamen Rider Black Sun’ Episode 3, A Whale of a Time

July 12, 2024 Jamie

Episode 3 of Kamen Rider Black Sun opens its blow hole all over us! If you’d like to follow along with our Tokucast, check out Kamen Rider Black Sun on Amazon Prime.

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.

Podcasts, Television

The F’n Tokucast: ‘Kamen Rider Black Sun’ Episode 2, Flower Power

July 5, 2024 Jamie

We jump in to episode 2 of Kamen Rider Black Sun where we meet Poison Ivy kaijin for a brief moment. As of the date of this upload, Black Sun is on Amazon Prime if you would like to watch along with us!

Podcasts, Television

The F’n Tokucast: ‘Kamen Rider Black Sun’ Episode 1, Attack of the Spider Man

June 28, 2024 Jamie

Finally, after weeks of technical issues and failed attempts, we return with our first F*ckin’ Tokucast! This week, we dive into Kamen Rider Black Sun, Episode 1. If you want to watch along with us, you can check out Kamen Rider Black Sun on Amazon Prime.

Documentary, Interview

Jason Parham and Prentice Penny on the Response to ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’

June 19, 2024June 20, 2024 Sophia Soto

During the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I spoke with Jason Parham and executive producer Prentice Penny about Black Twitter: A People’s History. The docuseries, which is currently streaming on Hulu, is based on Parham’s WIRED cover story, “A People’s History of Black Twitter.”

Music, Podcasts

FDI Cast 193: Contemplating a Format Change

May 31, 2024 Jamie

After an extremely random deep dive into the thickness of guitar picks, we discuss a format change for the summer.

Gaming, Podcasts

FDI Cast 192: Treat Your Mother Right

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Jamie

Welcome to our Mother’s Day special!

Television, Video Games

First Official Look at ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

The story isn’t over yet folks! Inspired by The Last of Us Part II, Max is moving forward with the second season of last year’s epic blockbuster hit series, The Last of Us. We reported a bit earlier this year that Kaitlyn Dever had joined the cast as Abby. But today, we got our first official looks at Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey returning as Joel and Ellie for Season 2!