James Wan Closes ‘The Conjuring’ Universe with ‘Last Rites’

September 5, 2025September 4, 2025 Mike Manalo

There are few producers or filmmakers in Hollywood as prolific as the incredible James Wan. The man who brought us Saw, Insidious, and of course The Conjuring Universe is hands down one of the most successful names in horror and action that we’ve seen in the past two decades. Now he’s bringing his iconic Conjuring franchise to a close with The Conjuring: Last Rites. And we were lucky enough to join other members of the press in a roundtable discussion with the Atomic Monster mastermind on the final chapter of The Conjuring Universe.

Horror, Interview, Movies

Ending ‘The Conjuring’ with ‘Last Rites’ Director Michael Chaves

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Mike Manalo

With The Conjuring: Last Rites, Michael Chaves will officially be the director who has helmed the most films within The Conjuring Universe. Coming on to the franchise with 2021’s The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, and taking on the second installment of The Nun, Chaves has officially put his stamp on the horror universe James Wan built. Now once more, he’s teaming up with Wan to bring the legendary horror universe to an end with The Conjuring: Last Rites.

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Terrifying Truths with the Stars of ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’

September 3, 2025 Mike Manalo

We first met Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s Ed and Lorraine Warren in 2013. The Conjuring debuted in theaters to monumental critical and commercial success, solidifying James Wan’s status as one of the greatest names in horror of all time! From there a legendary universe of creepy characters and stories were born. Now, twelve years later, The Conjuring Universe comes to an end with the final chapter – The Conjuring: Last Rites!

Marvel, Television

‘Hawkeye’ Press Conference Addresses Kate’s Relationship with Her Mother

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Sophia Soto

Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye debuts with its first two episodes November 24 on Disney+. Ahead of the premiere, The Nerds of Color had the chance to attend a press conference with Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton, Rhys Thomas, Trinh Tran, and Kevin Feige to discuss the new series!

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Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld Save the Holidays in ‘Hawkeye’

October 28, 2021October 29, 2021 Sophia Soto

A new look at Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye has just been released! The first two episodes will premiere November 24, exclusively on Disney+. The highly anticipated six-episode event stars Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton and Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop. The cast also includes Vera Farmiga, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton, Zahn McClarnon, Brian d’Arcy James, and Alaqua Cox.

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Check Out the Official Poster for Marvel Studios’ ‘Hawkeye’

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Sophia Soto

Hawkeye is officially one month away and to celebrate, Marvel Studios has shared the official poster for the new series! The first two episodes will premiere on November 24. Jeremy Renner stars as Clint Barton and Hailee Steinfeld joins the MCU as Kate Bishop. The cast also includes Vera Farmiga, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton, Zahn McClarnon, Brian d’Arcy James, and Alaqua Cox.

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Watch the New Trailer for Marvel Studios’ ‘Hawkeye’

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Sophia Soto

Disney+ and Marvel Studios have just released an official teaser trailer and poster for Hawkeye. The new series stars Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye and Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop. The cast also includes Vera Farmiga, Florence Pugh, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton, Zahn McClarnon, Brian d’Arcy James, and Alaqua Cox.

Movies, Streaming

‘The Sopranos’ Prequel ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Releases Trailer

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 Laura Sirikul

It has been 14 years since the Emmy Award-winning series The Sopranos ended its six-season run on HBO. Considered one of the greatest series of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, The Sopranos has been credited for bringing back the mafia genre in pop culture. Now, New Line Cinemas and Warner Bros. Pictures have released the trailer for The Many Saints of Newark, a feature film prequel surrounding the rise of Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini).

Horror, Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘The Conjuring 3’ is a Solid ‘X-Files’ Episode

June 1, 2021June 11, 2021 Mike Manalo

No, not literally (although, that would be pretty freakin’ amazing if there was a crossover). I realized I am aging myself quite considerably with the comparison (so if it makes you feel better, comparing it to a Supernatural episode would be no less apt). However, I bring it up because, in a lot of ways, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It actually reminded me more of an episode of The X-Files than a Conjuring movie. And, also in a lot of ways, that is a mostly good thing.

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Exclusive Interviews with the Cast and Director of ‘The Conjuring 3’

May 28, 2021May 29, 2021 Laura Sirikul

With the anticipated third film from The Conjuring series The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It coming out next week, The Nerds of Color got to sit down virtually with the cast and creatives to talk about the Warrens, the process, and just what to expect from a story based on a REAL murder.

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The Devil’s in the Marketing Details of ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’

April 22, 2021June 11, 2021 Laura Sirikul

The Conjuring 3, aka The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, has FINALLY released their trailer and poster for the anticipated third film, based on the case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

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Bringing ‘Annabelle’ Home with Director Gary Dauberman

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 Mike Manalo

It’s been a long journey for America’s favorite possessed doll, but after 6 years and 5 movies, Annabelle is finally coming home, courtesy of director Gary Dauberman. While the rise and creation of The Conjuring universe has been rightfully attributed to mastermind, James Wan, arguably Dauberman’s work has had just as great an impact on this franchise. Dauberman’s first script in this universe was the first Annabelle, and he’s stayed with the franchise ever since, penning Annabelle: Creation, The Nun, and now Annabelle Comes Home.

However unlike his previous experiences, it’s now his turn to take the reins, as Annabelle Comes Home serves as Dauberman’s directorial debut. In honor of the highly anticipated horror sequel’s release this week, the Nerds of Color had a chance to sit with Dauberman, and discuss the process of directing, conjuring up scares, and the notion of sisterhood within the horror genre. Here’s what he had to say:

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Photos from the ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ Artifact Tour Truck

June 16, 2019June 17, 2019 Mike Manalo

The Conjuring creep show is coming to your town with a new immersive touring experience: The Annabelle Comes Home Artifact Tour Truck experience!

Starting in LA and working its way down to Las Vegas before hitting Phoenix, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas, the haunted caravan of horrors simulates the Warrens’ Artifact Room from the hit Conjuring Universe films, ending with a terrifying encounter with the creepy doll herself, Annabelle!

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