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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 We discussed the importance of avoiding outdated female tropes and how they inspire each other.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
​Adam McArthur: The Heart, Humor, and Chaos Behind His Characters

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…
​Adam McArthur: The Heart, Humor, and Chaos Behind His Characters
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.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NOC Interview: Rick Riordan and the Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Discuss Season 2

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Rick Riordan and the Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Discuss Season 2
To get ready for our adventure into the Sea of Monsters, I spoke with Percy Jackson and the Olympians author/co-creator/executive producer Rick Riordan, along with cast members Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer. We talked all about the second season, which premieres December 10 with the first two episodes on Disney+ and Hulu.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Susan Parfour on the Cultural Resonance ‘Meet the Cartozians’
Susan Parfour on the Cultural Resonance ‘Meet the Cartozians’
We speak with actress Susan Parfour on her dual roles in Talene Monahan's Armenian-American play "Meet the Cartozians, now playing at NYC's Second Stage Theater.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Showrunner Jason Fuchs On the Twists of Episode Six

If you're a horror fan, odds are you're watching IT: Welcome to Derry every Sunday on HBO. Ever since the show debuted October 26th, and has become a ratings juggernaut for the network. Furthermore it has enhanced the…
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Showrunner Jason Fuchs On the Twists of Episode Six
If you're a horror fan, odds are you're watching IT: Welcome to Derry every Sunday on HBO. Ever since the show debuted October 26th, and has become a ratings juggernaut for the network. Furthermore it has enhanced the mythology established in IT and IT: Chapter Two, frankly surpassing the latter by adding more depth to it (as evidenced by this past week's episode).
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December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We speak with actor Raffi Barsoumian on his pivotal roles in Talene Monahan's new play Meet the Cartozians.
Raffi Barsoumian on Embodying the Armenian American Struggle in ‘Meet the Cartozians’
We speak with actor Raffi Barsoumian on his pivotal dual roles in Talene Monahan's Armenian-American play "Meet the Cartozians, now playing at NYC's Second Stage Theater.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
‘Zootopia 2’ Stars on Creating Something Wildly Entertaining and Thought Provoking

When the first Zootopia hit theaters in 2016, it turned out to be more than an animated menagerie about predator and prey sharing a city peacefully. It was stealth social commentary about bias, belonging, and who…
‘Zootopia 2’ Stars on Creating Something Wildly Entertaining and Thought Provoking
When the first Zootopia hit theaters in 2016, it turned out to be more than an animated menagerie about predator and prey sharing a city peacefully. It was stealth social commentary about bias, belonging, and who gets to feel safe. Zootopia 2 dials that up with more humor, more banter, and another timely message. And the directors and cast talk about what it means to carry the franchise's legacy forward.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
NOC Interview: ‘WondLa’ Star Jeanine Mason Discusses Season 3 and Keeping Her Characters Close

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‘WondLa’ Star Jeanine Mason Discusses Season 3 and Keeping Her Characters Close
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.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“Meet the Cartozians” at New York’s Second Stage Theater is an Incisive Love Letter to the Armenian-American Experience

Armenian-American playwright Talane Monahan creates an incisive love letter to the Armenian experience with "Meet the Cartozians.
“Meet the Cartozians” at New York’s Second Stage Theater is an Incisive Love Letter to the Armenian-American Experience
Armenian-American playwright Talane Monahan creates an incisive love letter to the Armenian experience with "Meet the Cartozians.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Charlie Gillespie and Drew Ray Tanner Tackle 'Sidelined 2: Intercepted'
Charlie Gillespie and Drew Ray Tanner Tackle ‘Sidelined 2: Intercepted’
Nice catch, cheer! Power couple Drayton Lahey (Noah Beck) and Dallas Bryan (Sienna Agudong) return to the field for more fun in Tubi's Sidelined 2: Intercepted.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM