We chatted with Flula Borg (“The Suicide Squad,” “The Rookie”), budding villain and star of “My Spy The Eternal City” about his criminal inspirations. Chances are you’ve seen Borg over the years in various comedy roles like Pieter Krämer in “Pitch Perfect 2,” “Silicon Valley,” and even “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Scroll down for our interview! More about “My Spy: The Eternal City” The eagerly awaited follow-up to 2020’s action comedy “My Spy The Eternal City” reunites a beloved cast led by Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman in a feel-good family adventure set in some of Europe’s most storied destinations. When…
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We chatted with “Thelma” director/writer Josh Margolin about his new nonagenarian-starring action film. Inspired by his real life grandmother getting phone scammed, “Thelma” stars June Squibb as the titular character. determined to get her money back. She enlists the help of several senior accomplices, including one played by Richard Roundtree in his final performance. The film is an utter delight, with moving performances, action you’ll get shockingly invested into, and a wicked sense of humor. More about Thelma: The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first…
We got the chance to get supernatural with the cast of “Reginald the Vampire.” Season two of the SYFY series has heated things up as vampires are joined by celestial beings in the form of angels. And- a war is brewing. We’re joined by Reginald himself (Jacob Batalon), vampire Angela (Savannah Basley), and the mysterious Sarah (Em Haine). All were game to discuss the metamorphosis their characters are undergoing during the tumultuous times on the show. Watch our interview with Jacob: With Savannah: And with Em: More about the series: Reginald Andres finally got his life together – when he…
Animation fans are about to be in for a treat with “The Imaginary” trailer. Studio Ponoc has released the trailer for their new film, which will debut on Netflix later this year. Helmed by Studio Ghibli alum Yoshiyuki Momose, the film is based on the novel by A.F. Harrold. The Ghibli style influences are clear, and if you saw John Krasinski’s “IF” earlier this year you may be feeling a little wary of tales centering around imaginary friends. Yet this looks so much darker and more focused than the live action / cg hybrid film. The English language voice cast…
“The Traitors” will be returning to tell more treacherous tales in a third season. Based on the Dutch show “De Verraders” the series is effectively a massive game of mafia. However it’s so much more. Hosted by the incomparably fabulous Alan Cumming and set in the Scottish Highlands, the second season of the series really found its stride. While the inaugural airing of the American version was a mix of civilians and reality stars and personalities, the sophomore season elected to utilize only known entities. This made the show infinitely more fascinating, as everyone had preconceived notions about each other…
The Next on Netflix Animation showcase kicks off with: “Respect the embargo!” booms the voice of “Big Mouth” star and co-creator Nick Kroll. What followed was a scintillating presentation of all of the upcoming offerings from the streaming titan. From preschool to family to adult animation, there was something for everyone in the presentation. On the film front: Craig Robinson was on hand to introduce “In Your Dreams” (in which he provides the voice of Bologna Tony, a stuffed giraffe. “In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure about Stevie (12) and her little brother Elliot (8) who journey into the…
As we near the end of “Chucky” season 3, we had the opportunity to sit down with some of the stars (including a cameo from the titular toy himself). Alyvia Alyn Lind, Zackary Arthur, and Bjorgvin Arnarson have been our terrorized teens since season one. The trio have faced off against Chucky with increasingly chaotic carnage in their wake. They now find themselves trying to defend the highest office in the land with the highest of stakes. We chat about internet sleuthing skills, fable based fictional vendettas, and political platforms. More about “Chucky” season 3: In Chucky’s unending thirst for…
Bursting into the box office this weekend is the action/revenge tale, “Boy Kills World.” Bill Skarsgård takes the lead as the titular ‘Boy.’ He turns in an impressive pantomime performance and an even more stunning set of stunt work. His inner narration is provided by voice acting legend H. Jon Benjamin (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Archer,” “Wet Hot American Summer”). We got to chat with the“Boy Kills World” cast and creatives (including director Moritz Mohr and producer Sam Raimi) at WonderCon about what drives them, defining success, and filmmaking feedback. More about “Boy Kills World”: Skarsgård stars as “Boy” who vows revenge after…
Spun from the same fibers of “The Sandman” universe, “Dead Boy Detectives” is here to steal your heart and solve your cases. George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri shine as the titular sleuths, both of whom happen to be passed on and avoiding Death. Their paths cross with Kassius Nelson as memory challenged medium Crystal Palace, and Yuyu Kitamura as grieving but hopeful Niko. The quartet have otherworldly chemistry, and you’ll find yourself immediately invested in their hijinks. “The Flight Attendant” developer Steve Yockey serves at the helm of the project, with the blessing of original creator Neil Gaiman. His fellow…
“The Spiderwick Chronicles” is getting a second shot at adaptation for screen, and it’s not squandering it. Based on the series of the same name by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, this time the Grace family is taking to the small screen in a streaming series. The latest iteration takes a darker tone than its slightly more family friendly feature iteration. The series left us asking some serious questions about some of the logistics of the supernatural. At WonderCon, we had the opportunity to speak to the stars and authors of “The Spiderwick Chronicles” about power manifestations and ideal magical…