Midori Francis stars as Hana in Natalie Erika James’ Saccharine, which is now playing in theaters. James’ third feature explores the toxic messaging around weight and appearance in our culture with a powerful lead performance from Francis. Please note: this discussion will contain major spoilers.
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The Kyoshi Warriors are an all-female order of warriors who protect Kyoshi Island in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Following their initial encounter with Aang and the rest of Team Avatar, they set off for the mainland Earth Kingdom to fight in the Hundred Year War. But will they be willing to compromise their values and practices as warriors, in order to conform to the expectations of Earth Kingdom soldiers?
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Leah Sava’ Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri star in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which is set to return for its third season later this year. While covering the Disney 2026 Upfront Red Carpet, I asked the duo what impressed them most about each other’s work in the upcoming season or series overall.
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Oliver Stark, Ryan Guzman, and Aisha Hinds star in ABC’s 9-1-1, which will return for its tenth season this fall. While covering the Disney 2026 Upfront Red Carpet, I caught up with the actors about the procedural drama and which season 9 moments they were most impressed by each other’s performances.
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While there are plenty of iconic Angela Bassett performances, fans are especially excited to see her return for the upcoming thirteenth season of American Horror Story. On the Disney 2026 Upfront Red Carpet, I asked the actress about what keeps her engaged with the franchise, Athena Grant’s big career move for the tenth season of 9-1-1, and more.
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Obsession tells the horrifying tale of what could happen when you get exactly what you wish for. Stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter, and writer/director Curry Barker spoke with The Nerds of Color about moments from filming and what their one wish would be.
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In the new animated film Swapped, Justina Machado lends her voice to Calli, a fiercely protective mother who would rather keep her son safely tucked away than let him explore a dangerous world. In our conversation, Machado reflects on her own immigrant upbringing of “lay low, get in no trouble,” how that connects to Calli’s “hide today, alive tomorrow” philosophy, and how fear-filled love shapes the character’s journey toward empathy, unity, and letting go.
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We got to talk with Camila Rodriguez about her role in Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again, which by the way just dropped its Season 2 finale and that episode is nuts. I mean, good nuts. Like, macadamia nuts. Anyways, here’s our interview with Angela del Toro a.k.a. White Tiger:
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There have been some horror bangers this year, like Ready or Not 2, Send Help, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. However, the terror is just ramping up! And adding to the pack is Damian McCarthy’s (Oddity) latest film, Hokum, hitting theaters this weekend.
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While covering RescueVerse: A Salute to TV’s First Responders in New Jersey, I had the chance to speak with 9-1-1 stars Aisha Hinds and Kenneth Choi about the convention experience, which season 9 moment made them most proud of their characters, and more. The ABC procedural drama returns on Thursday, April 30.
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Nick Offerman and Thaddea Graham star as Jinx and Susie in Margo’s Got Money Troubles. The first three episodes of the series, based on Rufi Thorpe’s bestselling novel, are now streaming on Apple TV. New episodes will be released every Wednesday through May 20.
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On Day 2 of CinemaCon, we had the opportunity to chat with writer and director Boots Riley and actor LaKeith Stanfield about their upcoming film I Love Boosters.
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The original Faces of Death feature is an infamous piece of VHS history, filled with shock and gore. It was passed around in the ’80s and ’90s as a rite of horror passage that made you question if what you were seeing was real or not.
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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy re-imagines the iconic monster through a more intimate kind of horror, trading spectacle for a story rooted in grief, guilt, and family trauma. In our interview with Cronin, along with producers James Wan and Jason Blum, we talk about reshaping the legend into something more domestic, unsettling, and emotionally grounded.
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Whitney Peak, Phoebe Dynevor, and Djimon Hounsou star as Dakota, Lisa, and Dr. Dale Edwards in Thrash, which is now streaming on Netflix. I had the chance to speak with the actors about the importance of character-driven moments and the film’s physical elements.
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The world of The Handmaid’s Tale has always been unsettling, but The Testaments reframes that discomfort in a way that feels even more intimate.
What happens when control isn’t something imposed on you, but something you’re raised to accept?
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Anna Cathcart and Sang Heon Lee chat with The Nerds of Color’s Jacki Jing to talk about the ending of the third season of XO Kitty, what they think Kitty and Minho would watch — KPop Demon Hunters or Singles’ Inferno, and their love for the fans of the show. Cathcart says Kitty would watch BOTH intensely, and Minho would secretly love it.
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LaNisa Renee Frederick stars in the new season of Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on Prime Video. We had the chance to speak with her about how this role came to life and what audiences can take away from her journey and experiences as an artist.
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Traci Saulsberry sits with The Nerds of Color to discuss overcoming hardship and finding meaning throughout her life’s experiences in This is How You Love Her: A Journey to Radical Self Love.
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This week, Dreamworks Animation and Universal dropped a historic trailer for Filipino film fans everywhere. They revealed the first official look at their latest feature, Forgotten Island; Hollywood’s first Filipino-centric animated feature.
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We’re live once again at Awesome Con in Washington D.C. discussing SWANA representation in Fantasy & Sci-Fi!
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Ariana DeBose and Bobby Cannavale star as Lucy Farinelli-Watson and Detective Pete Marino in Scarpetta, which weaves together two of Patricia Cornwell’s novels: Postmortem and Autopsy. All eight episodes are now streaming, exclusively on Prime Video.
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Octavia Spencer executive produces and narrates the Lost Women franchise and Feds. Lost Women of Alaska consists of three episodes, all streaming on HBO Max. Season 2 of Feds will begin airing weekly on Wednesday, March 4, at 9/8c on ID.
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