Mega Evolution is a Solid New Set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game The latest set for the Pokémon TCG adds to the scene’s fervor with rare gold cards for collectors and heavy hitting, mega-evolved Pocket Monsters still finding their identity in the competitive space. The Nerds of Color received a…

Entering The Grid with the Cast and Director of ‘TRON: Ares’ Fun fact: I've actually been obsessed with TRON for a long time. Both the original TRON and TRON: Legacy were films that were ahead of their times, with creator Steven Lisberger and future Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski…

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘The Little King of Norwalk’ Latino Theater Company returns for their fall season with a laugh out loud hit in Israel López Reyes' The Little King of Norwalk, now having its world premiere at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. Not only is this play a meaningful tribute…

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Sprinkles Magical Character Growth Among its Actors Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has shown a beautiful camaraderie between the cast of the Russo family throughout Season 2. We had a chance to chat with stars David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown to get a glimpse of how…

NOC Interview: James Pickens Jr. Reflects on the Impact of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ @therealjamespickens @greysabc #GreysAnatomy @abc #DisneyUpfront

NOC Interviews: The Stars of ‘After The Hunt’ on Character Questions, Perspectives, and Judgments @ayoedebiri @juliaroberts @afterthehuntmovie @amazonmgmstudios #AfterTheHuntMovie

‘The Paper’ Star Ramona Young on Building a Character from Scratch The Paper has quickly proven to be the perfect follow-up to The Office. The new show picks up a few years after the events of The Office and introduces us to several new characters. We had the opportunity to speak with Ramona Young…

‘Zootopia 2’ Expands Disney’s Animal Metropolis with New Characters and Timely Themes As Walt Disney Animation enters its second century, Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush says the studio is guided by three principles: joy, collaboration, and the courage to "swing for the fences." That ethos is…

‘Zootopia 2’ Creators Break Down the Sequel’s Themes and Animation Zootopia 2 marks Walt Disney Animation Studios’ return to the bustling animal metropolis nearly a decade after the original. The Nerds of Color caught up with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, as well as the creative team…

Celebrating 25 Years of the Stunning Yet Oddly Paced Romance, ‘In the Mood For Love’ It’s been 25 years since Wong Kar-wai’s pièce de résistance, In the Mood For Love, premiered in Hong Kong. Set in the early 1960s, it follows two neighbors (Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung) who find out their spouses…

LA Comic Con 2025 is a Verifiable Hit, with Plans for 2026 Already Underway LA Comic Con returned this year with packed panels, A-List special guests, and some brand new activations. Fans of Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, Universal Studios and so much more were able to soak up all of the fandom fun.

At this point, sometimes all we can do is laugh about the state of the country today, and thankfully, that's exactly what Paul Thomas Anderson does in his cathartic satirical triumph, One Battle After Another. @warnerbros @onebattleafteranothermovie #OneBattleAfterAnother

Pokémon Mega Evolution Celebrates New Expansion With ‘Discovery’ Experience This Weekend in LA Pokémon fans in Los Angeles, rejoice! The Pokémon Company International is celebrating the release of its Mega Evolution Pokémon expansion pack with a three-day interactive experience in Los Angeles. The…

The Schwartz Awakens in New ‘Spaceballs 2’ Cast Photo Amazon MGM Studios just confirmed production is underway on Spaceballs 2, the decades-in-the-making follow-up to Mel Brooks' 1987 space opera classic. The film will reunite Brooks with original stars Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and an…

‘Wolverine’ PS5 Game Trailer: Snikt, Snikt, Boom A new trailer for the much-anticipated Wolverine game from Insomniac Games debuted at Playstation's State of Play showcase. Many X-Nerds were gratified to see that Omega Red, Mystique, and a big ol' Sentinel are glimpsed:

‘In Your Dreams’ Director Alex Woo on Family, Fantasy, and Nightmares "So dreams are where you can break the rules, but the story still has to feel true.” That's how director Alex Woo sums up the delicate balance at the heart of Netflix's In Your Dreams.

NOC Interview: Javicia Leslie and Deniz Akdeniz Talk Dream ‘High Potential’ Storylines @javicia @denizakdeniz @highpotentialabc #HighPotential @abc #DisneyUpfront

The Middle Geeks review Annemarie Jacir's latest film, "Palestine 36" and discuss how much it echoes today.

NOC Review: Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh, is slated to hit theaters on October 10. The 2-hour film pays tribute to Hollywood, the film industry, the movie musical, actors, and the…

‘Marvel Zombies’ Producers on the Power of Ms. Marvel and the Future of ‘What If… ?’ Marvel Zombies gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "no guts, no glory." The upcoming miniseries, which is a continuation of the What If… ? Season 1 episode What If… Zombies?!, is Marvel Studios Animation's…

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘West Side Story’ For as long as I can remember, I have loved the classic 1961 West Side Story film. But after watching the opening night of the staged musical at the LA Opera, I have come to the realization after all these years that while still delightful, this…

How ‘HIM’ Exposes the Cult of Sports and the Commodification of Black Athletes American football isn’t just a game; it’s a religion. The rituals, the chants, the stadiums packed with worshippers draped in team colors, it all mirrors a form of collective devotion. In Justin Tipping’s new…

We Have Friends Everywhere Earlier this week, the Disney-owned broadcast network ABC abruptly pulled the late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live from the airwaves after being pressured by the U.S. government. A few days prior, Dan Gilroy and the show Andor, another Disney-owned entity, was being…

Siua Ikale’o on Bringing Life to His Breakout Role in ‘Chief of War’ In the Apple TV+ historical drama, Chief of War, the cast is made up of many Polynesian actors; ranging from the hot shot that is Jason Momoa, to industry mainstays like Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis, and newcomers like Kaina…

‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ Mixes Fun and Brick-Built Chaos LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past is more than just kids with a wild imagination playing "what if" with their minifigs, brick builds, and BrickHeadz. It's a fully realized box of bricks…

Erika Alexander on ‘Invasion’ Season 3, Representation, and Telling the Truth Apple TV+'s Invasion is back for its third season, raising the stakes and exploring the power of truth in the face of fear. In this exclusive interview, actress and activist Erika Alexander dives deep into her role as…

On the Bloody Red Carpet with the Cast of ‘Gen V’ The Boys may be ending next year, but its enduring legacy lives on with the Guardians of Godolkin! In other words, Gen V is keeping the irreverent, blood-soaked, anti-facism spirit of The Boys Universe alive at a time when we need it the most.…

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Torera’ Having its Los Angeles premiere and performing for the first time in Outside In Theatre's new ArtSpace home, Monet Hurst-Mendoza's Torera is an auspicious beginning for the theatre company for their new home as it is a deeply gorgeous play with an astounding…

Halloween Horror Nights Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a Sold-Out Bang Last Thursday, Universal Studios Hollywood celebrated the terrifyingly exciting opening of Halloween Horror Nights with new haunted houses, returning fan favorites, and an all-new dining pass. We were there to get…

NOC Interview: Iantha Richardson on the Amazing Challenges of ‘Will Trent’ @ianthasherii @willtrentabc @abc #WillTrent #DisneyUpfront

NOC Interview: Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan Talk Their ‘Deli Boys’ Roles @alicomedy @poornagraphy @saagarshaikh @deliboyshulu @onyxcollective @hulu #DeliBoys

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Fly Me to the Sun’ Having its west coast premiere at The Fountain Theatre, Brian Quijada's Fly Me to the Sun is a unique take on the identity play that incorporates puppetry in a late night TV show format. While it needs some significant dramatic muscle flexed into…

CASA 0101 Theater Opens 25th Anniversary Season with FERNANDOMANIA Celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season, CASA 0101 Theater opened its FERNANDOMANIA Ten-Minute Play Festival on August 29, 2025. The festival featured the world premiere of twelve 10-minute plays that honor the legacy of Fernando…

‘The Man in My Basement’ Stars Discuss Fears, Race, and Guilt The Man in My Basement is a mind-bending thriller that digs deep into fears, race, and guilt. Corey Hawkins stars in this film as a guilt-ridden man severely down on his luck when a mysterious stranger makes a lucrative offer. Anna Diop…

NOC Review: 'The Long Walk' is a Harrowing Journey Worth Taking @jointhelongwalk #TheLongWalk @lionsgate

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

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

NOC Interview: Talking Gratitude with Austin Butler at the NYC Premiere of ‘Caught Stealing’ @austinbutler @sonypictures @caughtstealingmovie #CaughtStealingMovie

Official Title and Release Date for 'Superman' Sequel Revealed! @Superman @JamesGunn @DCOfficial #Superman #ManOfTomorrow

Terrifying Truths with the Stars of 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' @theconjuring #TheConjuring

The MCU Enters Its Undead Era in ‘Marvel Zombies’ Trailer Spooky season is getting an early start this year. Disney+ just unveiled the trailer for Marvel Zombies, and it looks like a ghoulishly good time.

Halloween Comes Alive at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park Halloween at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park is one of the resort’s most beloved annual traditions, drawing families, Disney fans, and Halloween lovers from near and far with spooky fun, frightful eats and…

‘Upload’ Star Andy Allo Reflects on Nora’s Journey and the Show’s Bittersweet Ending Prime Video’s Upload has always thrived on contradictions: funny yet tragic, romantic yet cynical, hopeful about technology while deeply critical of its costs. At the center of all those contradictions has been…

Someday Tiktok will find our sapphic #DCcomics #disco song inspired by #BirdsofPrey & the #SuicideSquad #videogame, a #12Valentines collab w/ @mzmo.bsky.social + Vic (Harley) Nyaradzo (Ivy) Mariah (Catlady) incepted from #RocksteadyGames fandom + resistance to the current US VP's ranting. SOMEday.

Bringing Noir Back at the World Premiere of ‘Hollywood Grit’ The stars came out for the red carpet premiere of director Ryan Curtis' latest action noir offering, Hollywood Grit. Starring Max Martini as the titular Grit Thorn, alongside Linda Purl, Patrick Duffy, Nikki Howard, Linc Hand, David B.…

Hey, #NewMusicFriday, here's a new song from #12Valentines: MOONSTONE Vocals by Vic Ess, guitars by @mzmo.bsky.social It's kinda tryna do that Robyn thing, with a little bit of the Joshua Tree thing, and some John Williams circa 1977 thrown in for sci-fi flavor. On the streamers, #Bandcamp now! ❤️

NOC Interview: Sean Kaufman Reflects on the Final Season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ @sean.kauf @primevideo #TSITP @thesummeriturnedpretty #TheSummerITurnedPretty

A Los Angeles Review: ‘Breaking the Frame: Two Solo Shows about Art & Identity’ For four performances only, the Japanese American National Museum's Democracy Center is presenting two Asian American solo performance shows that complement each other in their commentary on how their identity affects…

'Peacemaker' Stars Jennifer Holland, Frank Grillo & David Denman on Second Chances @dcofficial @peacemaker #Peacemaker @jamesgunn @hbomax

‘Eenie Meanie’ Revs Up the Screen with Action, Thrills, and Humor Eenie Meanie is a high-octane thrill ride that will take you from the edge of your seat in anticipation, to laughing hysterically. Shawn Simmons expertly weaves the intricacies of an action thriller with a heist movie, featuring…