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NOC Interviews: The Cast and Creatives of ‘Mercy’ Discuss Their New Sci-Fi Thriller

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The Cast and Creatives of ‘Mercy’ Discuss Their New Sci-Fi Thriller
While covering New York Comic Con 2025, I had the chance to speak with Mercy director/producer Timur Bekmambetov, producers Charles Roven and Robert Amidon, along with stars Chris Pratt and Kali Reis. We discussed the film's unique concept, what audiences can expect, using time to create tension, and more.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
‘Wonder Man’ Stars Unleash One of Marvel’s Most Powerful Characters with a Haitian Twist

Filled with action, humor, and Haitian-infused heart, you positively cannot negatively charge Wonder Man. This hit new series expertly leans into its meta portrayal of superhero fatigue while fully captivating…
‘Wonder Man’ Stars Unleash One of Marvel’s Most Powerful Characters with a Haitian Twist
Filled with action, humor, and Haitian-infused heart, you positively cannot negatively charge Wonder Man. This hit new series expertly leans into its meta portrayal of superhero fatigue while fully captivating the audience. The Nerds of Color had the opportunity to chat with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Andrew Guest about bringing Wonder Man to life onscreen.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Fabulous Secret Powers Were Revealed in the ‘Masters of the Universe’ Teaser Trailer

To paraphrase Prince Adam's opening monologue to the cartoon, we poured through every frame of Amazon MGM Studios' Masters of the Universe trailer to reveal all of its fabulous secrets. In case you haven't seen it…
Fabulous Secret Powers Were Revealed in the ‘Masters of the Universe’ Teaser Trailer
To paraphrase Prince Adam's opening monologue to the cartoon, we poured through every frame of Amazon MGM Studios' Masters of the Universe trailer to reveal all of its fabulous secrets. In case you haven't seen it yet, take another look:
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January 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM
By the Power of Grayskull, the ‘Masters of the Universe’ Trailer Definitely Has the Power

Amazon MGM Studios teased it was coming yesterday, but the brand new trailer for the upcoming live action Masters of the Universe adaptation lives up to the hype.
By the Power of Grayskull, the ‘Masters of the Universe’ Trailer Definitely Has the Power
Amazon MGM Studios teased it was coming yesterday, but the brand new trailer for the upcoming live action Masters of the Universe adaptation lives up to the hype.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The Cast and Creatives Says Family Is Still The Heart of AppleTV+’s ‘Drops of God’

Drops of God's second season premieres this week on AppleTV+. The television series first season, adapted from the popular manga of the same name, was initially set to be a limited series, but due to the…
The Cast and Creatives Says Family Is Still The Heart of AppleTV+’s ‘Drops of God’
Drops of God's second season premieres this week on AppleTV+. The television series first season, adapted from the popular manga of the same name, was initially set to be a limited series, but due to the overwhelming praise from critics (it’s still 100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and winning an International Emmy for Best Drama, the series was given a second season to continue newly-discovered siblings Camille (Fleur Geffrier) and Issei (Tomohisa Yamashita)’s journey into the mysteries of wine.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
NOC Interview: Aryan Simhadri Breaks Down Grover’s ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2 Arc

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Aryan Simhadri Breaks Down Grover’s ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2 Arc
Aryan Simhadri stars as Grover Underwood in season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which concludes with Wednesday’s finale, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. The show’s third season is currently in production.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:42 PM
‘How to Lose a Popularity Contest’ Stars on the ‘Universal’ Appeal of Rom-Coms
‘How to Lose a Popularity Contest’ Stars on the ‘Universal’ Appeal of Rom-Coms
Valentine's Day is still a month out, but Sara Waisglass (Ginny & Georgia) and Chase Hudson (Downfalls High) are already feeling the love in Tubi's new rom-com How to Lose a Popularity Contest.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
NOC Interview: Exploring FX’s ‘The Beauty’ with Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope

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Exploring FX’s ‘The Beauty’ with Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope
Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope star as The Assassin, The Corporation, and Jeremy in The Beauty. The drama is based on the comic book series written by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. I recently spoke with the actors about the show's timely questions and the importance of focusing on the internal aspects of their characters.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:42 PM
NOC Interviews: The ‘Tell Me Lies’ Cast Talks Season 3 and the Important Larger Conversation

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The ‘Tell Me Lies’ Cast Talks Season 3 and the Important Larger Conversation
The third season of Tell Me Lies has arrived, and I recently had the opportunity to catch up with stars Sonia Mena, Alicia Crowder, Branden Cook, and Spencer House! We talked about how the series highlights the harm of toxic relationships, what each of their characters is dealing with, and more. Please note: these interviews will contain spoilers for the first three episodes, which are now streaming on Hulu.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Going Bananas with ‘Primate’ Star Victoria Wyant 

Audiences are going ape for Primate, which surprisingly became the #1 thriller in the country this past weekend! It's been a while since horror fans were treated to an old school creature feature, and thankfully the monkey shines of a rabid…
Going Bananas with ‘Primate’ Star Victoria Wyant 
Audiences are going ape for Primate, which surprisingly became the #1 thriller in the country this past weekend! It's been a while since horror fans were treated to an old school creature feature, and thankfully the monkey shines of a rabid chimpanzee named Ben were what they needed to satisfy that itch. More rare than any simian-based horror movie, however, is one with prominent Asian cast members.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
‘Laughing Voodoo’ Brings the Funny With Haitian American Comedian Malik S.

Malik S. delivers a hilarious hour-long comedy special that peels back the curtain on dating, growing up in a single-parent household, and the stereotypes of Haitian voodoo. The Nerds of Color had an exclusive opportunity…
‘Laughing Voodoo’ Brings the Funny With Haitian American Comedian Malik S.
Malik S. delivers a hilarious hour-long comedy special that peels back the curtain on dating, growing up in a single-parent household, and the stereotypes of Haitian voodoo. The Nerds of Color had an exclusive opportunity to chat with Malik S. about his new special.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Monkey Shines with the Cast and Director of ‘Primate’

The first big horror film of the year is here! Primate, starring Academy Award-winner Troy Kotsur, Johnny Sequoyah, Victoria Wyant, Benjamin Cheng, and Jessica Alexander is swinging into theaters this week. And to celebrate we had the…
Monkey Shines with the Cast and Director of ‘Primate’
The first big horror film of the year is here! Primate, starring Academy Award-winner Troy Kotsur, Johnny Sequoyah, Victoria Wyant, Benjamin Cheng, and Jessica Alexander is swinging into theaters this week. And to celebrate we had the opportunity to sit down with the director/co-writer of the film, Johannes Roberts, as well as Kotsur and Sequoyah, to get an inside look at the terror and chaos of their monkey problems!
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January 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Dr. Manhattan, Your 2026 Recap Is Here!

(in the style of Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, with regards to Watchmen the 2019 HBO adaptation, and also year-end recap lists) It is 2026. I am watching Wonder Man. It seems "meta." Wonder Man is also made of pure energy? Or something like that.…
Dr. Manhattan, Your 2026 Recap Is Here!
(in the style of Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, with regards to Watchmen the 2019 HBO adaptation, and also year-end recap lists) It is 2026. I am watching Wonder Man. It seems "meta." Wonder Man is also made of pure energy? Or something like that. The tachyons muddle up the continuity. Continuity up tachyons the the muddle. It is 2025.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Breaking Down All ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailers So Far

Happy New Year folks! 2025 was definitely a tough year for many, but frankly, perhaps more so for Marvel Studios than most. While the House of Feige arguably put out a pair of its best post-Endgame films with Thunderbolts and The Fantastic…
Breaking Down All ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailers So Far
Happy New Year folks! 2025 was definitely a tough year for many, but frankly, perhaps more so for Marvel Studios than most. While the House of Feige arguably put out a pair of its best post-Endgame films with Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, none of its three releases last year grossed anywhere close to the heights of many of the studio's previous wins.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
NOC Interviews: Investigating on the Set of ‘The Hunting Party’ Season 2 with the Stars and Creator JJ Bailey

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Investigating on the Set of ‘The Hunting Party’ Season 2 with the Stars and Creator JJ Bailey
Back in November, I had the chance to visit the set of NBC’s The Hunting Party. Along with touring some of the season 2 filming locations, I spoke with creator/co-showrunner/writer/EP JJ Bailey as well as cast members Melissa Roxburgh, Patrick Sabongui, Josh McKenzie, and Sara García. We discussed growing with their characters, upcoming guest stars, collaborating on storyline details, and much more.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Randy Ribay on Returning to Write the Last of the ‘Roku’ Duology

Avatar Roku is back in The Awakening of Roku. It is the latter half of his respective duology, as part of the Chronicles of the Avatar series -- the young adult fiction series set within the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Randy Ribay on Returning to Write the Last of the ‘Roku’ Duology
Avatar Roku is back in The Awakening of Roku. It is the latter half of his respective duology, as part of the Chronicles of the Avatar series -- the young adult fiction series set within the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Anaconda is a fast-paced jungle adventure that serves up a slithering good time. Starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, and Thandiwe Newton, we had the…

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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Elaine Miles on Speaking Out and Coping with Humor Following Her Encounter with ICE

On November 3, actor Elaine Miles was waiting at a bus stop in Redmond, Washington, when four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers approached her, demanding to see her ID. Miles, a registered…
Elaine Miles on Speaking Out and Coping with Humor Following Her Encounter with ICE
On November 3, actor Elaine Miles was waiting at a bus stop in Redmond, Washington, when four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers approached her, demanding to see her ID. Miles, a registered member of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, stood her ground and in what – as she described – “felt like a lifetime, but it was only maybe 30 minutes, 45 minutes long,” they were arguing.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
NOC Interview: Lily Collins and Ashley Park Discuss Their ‘Emily in Paris’ Friendship and Season 5

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Lily Collins and Ashley Park Discuss Their ‘Emily in Paris’ Friendship and Season 5
With the fifth season of Emily in Paris officially streaming on Netflix, I'm thrilled to share my spoiler-filled interview with Lily Collins and Ashley Park, who star as Emily Cooper and Mindy Chen. We discussed the importance of avoiding outdated female tropes and how they inspire each other.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Joy of Pasadena Dance Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’

With the holiday season in full swing, one will find numerous renditions of The Nutcracker in their area for their own enjoyment. Here in the Los Angeles area, we had last week's coverage of American Ballet Theatre but now I would love to put a…
The Joy of Pasadena Dance Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’
With the holiday season in full swing, one will find numerous renditions of The Nutcracker in their area for their own enjoyment. Here in the Los Angeles area, we had last week's coverage of American Ballet Theatre but now I would love to put a spotlight on Pasadena Dance Theatre with their fresh and imaginative production of this timeless Tchaikovsky classic coming to the historic…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is a Technical Marvel Trapped in a Familiar Story

Every trip to Pandora brings in a visually stunning new adventure and family drama with Jake Sully and Neytiri. The new Avatar: Fire and Ash doubles down on both, throwing the family into a firestorm of grief, resilience, and…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is a Technical Marvel Trapped in a Familiar Story
Every trip to Pandora brings in a visually stunning new adventure and family drama with Jake Sully and Neytiri. The new Avatar: Fire and Ash doubles down on both, throwing the family into a firestorm of grief, resilience, and jaw-dropping world-building that keeps expanding Pandora in bold, unexpected directions. Unfortunately, despite being epic in scale and scope, the film’s lack of a compelling story frustrates, and its many setups lead to surprisingly few satisfying payoff.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Global Majority Beauty in the 10th Anniversary of American Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’

The prestigious American Ballet Theatre celebrates its tenth season of The Nutcracker at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts as it returns to the stages for 14 spell-binding performances from December…
The Global Majority Beauty in the 10th Anniversary of American Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’
The prestigious American Ballet Theatre celebrates its tenth season of The Nutcracker at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts as it returns to the stages for 14 spell-binding performances from December 11th to 21st. This landmark season features ABT's international all-star cast under the leadership of artistic director Susan Jaffe, with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky, costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's iconic score performed live by Pacific Symphony. With this significant milestone, we wish to highlight the incredible global majority artists that will grace the stage!
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December 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM