Yvette Nicole Brown on ‘Zootopia 2’ and the Status of the ‘Community’ Movie

March 10, 2026March 11, 2026 Michael Lee

Yvette Nicole Brown is part of a special group. While some talents have earned EGOT status by winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, Brown has her own pop culture distinction as a DMPL, having appeared in a Disney, Marvel Studios, Pixar, and Lucasfilm project. Now the actor shares her thoughts on the recognition, being in Zootopia 2, as well as an update on the Community movie.

Anime, Interview, Streaming

Voice Casts From Upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Series Tease What’s Next

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Ainsley 'LadyL' Landry

The voices behind some of anime’s most anticipated upcoming stories are giving fans a glimpse at what lies ahead. During a recent press room conversation, the English voice casts from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, and the upcoming fantasy series Sentenced to Be a Hero sat down with me to discuss the emotional journeys, philosophical themes, and evolving stakes of their characters.

Animation, Interview

Adam McArthur: The Heart, Humor, and Chaos Behind His Characters

December 11, 2025 Ainsley 'LadyL' Landry

Actor Adam McArthur offers a thoughtful and often surprising look into the art of character-building. Known for voicing an eclectic mix of earnest heroes, unlikely fighters, and delightfully chaotic menaces, McArthur approaches each role with a level of emotional intelligence that elevates even the wildest premises.

Animation, Interview, Streaming

‘WondLa’ Star Jeanine Mason Discusses Season 3 and Keeping Her Characters Close

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 Sophia Soto

Jeanine Mason stars as Eva in WondLa, based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s bestselling book series, The Search for WondLa. The third and last installment includes six episodes and premieres November 26 on Apple TV.

Animation, Interview, Movies

Ginnifer Goodwin Discusses ‘Zootopia 2’ and Voice Acting

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 Sophia Soto

Ginnifer Goodwin reprises her role as Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2, which opens in theaters on November 26. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, The Nerds of Color spoke to the actress about making projects that the whole family can enjoy, what surprised her most about voice acting, and more.

Books, Interview, Television

Anna Cathcart on ‘The Middlebridge Mysteries’ and Filming ‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Get your headphones ready, XO, Kitty fans. Season 3 of Netflix’s hit YA show is still a ways away, but Anna Cathcart (Kitty Song-Covey) has been busy cooking up something special in the meantime. The 22-year-old actress stars as the voice of Violet in Audible’s The Middlebridge Mysteries.

Animation, Interview, Television

Jeanine Mason on the Second Installment of ‘WondLa’

April 28, 2025April 29, 2025 Sophia Soto

Jeanine Mason voices Eva in WondLa, which is based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s bestselling book series, The Search for WondLa. The seven-episode second season is now streaming on Apple TV+.

Animation, Interview, Television

The Cast and Creatives of ‘Grimsburg’ Discuss Voice Acting and the Fun of Conventions

March 11, 2025 Sophia Soto

While covering NYCC 2024, I had the opportunity to speak with Grimsburg showrunner/EP Chadd Gindin, star/EP Jon Hamm, Rachel Dratch, and Alan Tudyk for the second season. New episodes air Sundays at 8:30 PM ET/PT on FOX.

Interview, Movies, Video Games

Chatting with the Director and Stars of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’

December 20, 2024December 21, 2024 Sophia Soto

Today is the day: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is officially in theaters! To celebrate, I had the chance to interview director/executive producer Jeff Fowler along with cast members Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, and Krysten Ritter.

Animation, Interview, Theatre

Gerald Faitala Ramsey on Voyaging from ‘The Lion King’ to ‘Moana 2’ and Beyond

December 12, 2024December 10, 2024 Lauren Lola

Actor Gerald Ramsey has had quite a year of milestones. After nearly a decade of playing Mufasa in the North American touring production of The Lion King, he bowed out of the Pride Lands back in September. In November, he made his voice acting debut in Moana 2 as Tautai Vasa; the ancestor of Moana who summons her on her new mission to reunite the people of other islands.

Animation, Interview, Streaming1 Comment

Vicky Jenson and the Stars of ‘Spellbound’ Discuss the Movie’s Ending and Themes

November 25, 2024November 29, 2024 Sophia Soto

With Spellbound now streaming on Netflix, I’m thrilled to share my spoiler-filled interviews with director Vicky Jenson and cast members Rachel Zegler, Javier Bardem, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, and Nathan Lane.

Animation, Interview, Streaming1 Comment

Simone Ashley on Voicing Alice in ‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’

November 22, 2024November 25, 2024 Sophia Soto

Simone Ashley brings the character of Alice to life in The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland. The new animated film is now streaming on Hulu and Prime Video!

Animation, Interview, Marvel

A Spoonful of Sugah with ‘X-Men ’97’ Star Lenore Zann

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

If you grew up with X-Men: The Animated Series, then the lovely Lenore Zann has been part of your life for over 30 years. At once, an amazing actress, superhero, politician, and all around human being, Zann has demonstrated that great performances in television can break barriers and transcend mediums in ways so many underestimate.

Animation, Interview, Streaming

Jeanine Mason Talks Her Love for Sci-Fi and Highlighting Optimism in ‘WondLa’

June 19, 2024June 20, 2024 Sophia Soto

Jeanine Mason lends her voice to Eva in the new animated adventure trilogy WondLa, which is based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s bestselling book series, The Search for WondLa. The seven-episode first season will premiere globally Friday, June 28 on Apple TV+.

Animation, Interview, Star Wars1 Comment

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

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 Lauren Lola

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.

Animation, Interview, Movies

Director Sam Fell and Zachary Levi Discuss ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Sophia Soto

Zachary Levi voices the character of Rocky in Sam Fell’s Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. The movie will begin streaming on Netflix December 15 and serves as the sequel to Chicken Run, which is the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time.

Animation, Interview

Kimiko Glenn and Luke Youngblood Find Their Voice in ‘Baby Shark’s Big Movie’

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Baby Shark is a cultural phenomenon all over the world. For many parents, it’s a staple for those who are child-rearing to hear the famous song: “Baby Shark.” Like many songs, the beat is infectious, staying in your head long after the music ends. To know that there will be a movie, Paramount+’s Baby Shark’s Big Movie, centering this character, many fear that it would become an endless droning of the beat “do do do do do.”

Animation, Conventions

NAVA Presents A.I. Panel at 2023 Los Angeles Comic Con

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Edward Hong

This Saturday, December 2, The National Association of Voice Actors hosts their panel with special guests from across the voice acting industry at this year’s Los Angeles Comic Con!

Animation, Interview, Streaming

Director Robert Smigel on Choosing the Perspective of ‘Leo’

November 22, 2023November 27, 2023 Sophia Soto

Robert Smigel co-wrote, directed, and lent his voice to the character of Miniature Horse in Leo. The animated musical comedy is currently streaming on Netflix.

Animation, Interview, Streaming

Cecily Strong Discusses the Fun of Netflix’s ‘Leo’

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 Sophia Soto

Cecily Strong voices the character of Mrs. Malkin in Leo. The new animated comedy is currently streaming on Netflix.

Animation, Interview, Streaming

Adam Sandler Talks All Things ‘Leo’

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Sophia Soto

Adam Sandler co-wrote, produced, and stars in Leo. The animated musical comedy is officially streaming on Netflix.

Animation, Interview, Television

Chloe Bennet Talks the Importance of ‘Rally Road Racers’ and Working on ‘Dave’

June 2, 2023June 8, 2023 Sophia Soto

Chloe Bennet can be heard lending her voice in Rally Road Racers as well as be seen portraying Robyn in FX’s Dave, which you can stream on Hulu. I spoke with the actress about why she enjoys voice acting, the importance of choosing projects that promote diversity, what she hopes her character in Dave represents for women, and more.

Reviews, Star Wars, Video Games

The Boglings 2, aka a ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Review

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 Edward Hong

Judging merely from the 9+ hours of gameplay I’ve played so far, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a worthy sequel to its already fantastic Fallen Order original and expands the game in every way from accessibility, lightsaber & Force combat options, vastly increased open worlds to explore, and a companion combat system that never gets in your way.