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Peter Scanavino Talks ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ and Carisi’s Next Chapter

Peter Scanavino stars as Assistant District Attorney Dominick “Sonny” Carisi on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. New episodes of season 25 air Thursdays on NBC at 9 PM ET as well as stream on Peacock. The series has already been renewed for season 26.

I had the chance to speak with the actor about filming court scenes, wanting the best for Carisi, being part of the Law & Order legacy, his excitement for season 26, memorable fan moments, dream storylines, and more.
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Octavio Pisano and Kevin Kane Discuss 25 Years of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ at Olivia Benson Plaza

While at the Olivia Benson Plaza’s opening day in NYC, I spoke with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit stars Octavio Pisano and Kevin Kane, who portray Detective Joe Velasco and Detective Terry Bruno. The incredible experience celebrated the 25th anniversary of the beloved series with photo opportunities, complimentary beverages inspired by fan-favorite characters from the Benson & Co. Coffee truck, and much more.
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Matthew Lillard Discusses Quest’s End: Rogue, the Power of Fandoms, and Storytelling

Actor and co-founder of Beadle & Grimm’s Matthew Lillard is a founder of Find Familiar Spirits, which combines the storytelling acumen and influence of Hollywood with spirits craftsmanship to deliver a super-premium whiskey. Quest’s End: Rogue is the second release in its series of limited-edition blends created to match its character and is accompanied by the second tale in the evolving fantasy saga, “Dawn of the Unbound Gods.” There will be two additional releases scheduled for 2024.

I reunited with Lillard to talk about the importance of being passionate in a business, the overwhelming fan response, the power of fandoms, what’s next, and more.
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Odelya Halevi on Why She’s Proud to Be Part of ‘Law & Order’ and Maroun’s Empathy

Odelya Halevi stars as ADA Samantha Maroun on Law & Order. New episodes of season 23 air Thursdays on NBC at 8 PM ET and are available to stream on Peacock.

I had the chance to speak with the actress over Zoom and discuss working with Sam Waterston before his exit, tonight’s new episode, the moment it hit her that she was on Law & Order, how her view on the justice system has changed from being on the show, which cases stand out to her, and more. Keep reading for everything she told me!
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‘Blue Bloods’ Stars Will Estes and Vanessa Ray Talk Jamko, Learning from Each Other, and More

Will Estes and Vanessa Ray bring the fan-favorite couple of Jamko, aka Jamie Reagan and Eddie Janko-Reagan, to life on Blue Bloods. The series is currently in its fourteenth and final season, which will be split into two parts and conclude in fall 2024. New episodes air on Fridays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS and are available to stream live on Paramount+.

I was lucky enough to speak with the duo over Zoom and ask them about learning from each other, what Jamie and Eddie’s family traditions would be, big moments of growth for Jamko, what final piece of advice they would give their characters, and more.
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Shantel VanSanten Talks Continuing Nina’s Story on ‘FBI: Most Wanted’

In the fifth season premiere of FBI: Most Wanted, Shantel VanSanten makes her series regular debut, reprising her role of Special Agent Nina Chase from FBI. Make sure to tune in tonight at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS or stream the episode on Paramount+.

I had the opportunity to speak with the actress over Zoom about the different paths that were laid out for Nina, why she’s excited to tell this particular story, how she continues to learn from the characters she brings to life, and more.
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Director Jennifer Morrison on Establishing the Feeling of ‘Dr. Death’ Season 2 and More

Jennifer Morrison serves as a director and executive producer for episodes 1-4 of Dr. Death’s second season. She directed for the first season as well and all episodes are currently streaming exclusively on Peacock.

I had the chance to speak with Morrison about how the show continues to reach a new audience, her weird connection to Paolo Macchiarini, ensuring that there is continuity in addition to each season having its own heartbeat, why the role of executive producer was important to her, and more.
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Shelley Hennig Talks the Thrilling Challenges of Netflix’s ‘Obliterated’

Shelley Hennig stars as Ava Winters in Obliterated. All 8 episodes of the action-comedy’s first season are currently streaming on Netflix.

I had the opportunity to catch up with the actress over Zoom to discuss how the show constantly challenged her, why she responded to her character, the gift she got from C. Thomas Howell, the love story between Ava and Chad, and more. Keep reading for everything she shared with me!
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Chatting with the Creative Team Behind ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

While at New York Comic Con this year, I spoke with Jon Steinberg (Showrunner/EP), Dan Shotz (Showrunner/EP), James Bobin (Director/EP), Dan Hennah (Production Designer), Tish Monaghan (Costume Designer), Erik Henry (VFX Supervisor), and Jeff White (ILM VFX Supervisor) about making Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The series will debut December 20 on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes.

We discussed adding to the legacy of Percy Jackson, seeing all of the fans at the NYCC panel, what they were most excited to see come to life from the books, working with the trio, and more. Keep reading for my full interviews!
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Sinclair Daniel, Ashleigh Murray, and Brittany Adebumola on Hulu’s ‘The Other Black Girl’

Sinclair Daniel, Ashleigh Murray, and Brittany Adebumola star as Nella, Hazel, and Malaika in The Other Black Girl, which is based on Zakiya Dalila Harris’ best-selling novel. All episodes of season one are currently streaming on Hulu.

I spoke with the actresses about which genre in the show was most fun for them to explore, how they approached using the source material, Hazel’s flashback episode, and more. Keep reading for our full conversation!
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Utkarsh Ambudkar Discusses ‘Marvel’s Voices: Avengers’ #1

Utkarsh Ambudkar wrote Iron Man’s tale in the latest anthology in the Marvel’s Voices series, MARVEL’S VOICES: AVENGERS #1. The comic book, which hits stands on December 6 and gives Earth’s Mightiest Heroes their Marvel’s Voices spotlight, will also include stories for Captain America, Photon, and Ghost Rider.

Over Zoom, I spoke with the actor about why he considers this opportunity to be a dream come true, finding the balance between heart and action, why Tony Stark is such a special character, which heroes he would want to spend a day with, and more. Keep reading for everything he shared!
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Jess McLeod on Their Role in ‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ and the Fun of the Horror Comedy Genre

Jess McLeod portrays Bernie in It’s A Wonderful Knife, which is in theaters and will begin streaming on Shudder on December 1. This interview will contain spoilers for the new horror comedy.

I had the chance to catch up with the actor over Zoom and discuss the fun of improvising, relating to their characters, seeing how a horror film is made for the first time, their One of Us Is Lying fans, the power of on-screen LGBTQ+ relationships, dream roles, what’s next for them, and more.
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Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth on the World of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’

On behalf of The Nerds of Color, I attended the press conference for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes with stars Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer, and Josh Andrés Rivera! The film takes place 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the President of Panem.

I asked the actors what they considered to be the coolest prop, set, or outfit that was brought to life visually for the movie and got some incredible answers.
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Matthew Lillard and Bill Rehor Talk ‘Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!’

Matthew Lillard and Bill Rehor, two of the co-founders of Beadle and Grimm’s, are launching Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! on the new Dungeons & Dragons Adventures streaming channel on Freevee and Plex. The liveplay comedy series will have a two-episode two-hour premiere on November 16 at 6PM PST and 9PM PST.

Over Zoom, we discussed how their love for Dungeons & Dragons eventually led to Beadle and Grimm’s, why this new show is for everyone to enjoy, how they picked the players for the tables, and much more. Keep reading for everything they shared with me!
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Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy Discuss ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Xochitl Gomez and professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy are partners on season 32 of Dancing with the Stars. You can watch new episodes live on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET on ABC as well as Disney+, and stream on Hulu.

Over Zoom, I spoke with the pair about their Halloween marathon win, the difference between blocking and performing live, building trust, and more. Keep reading for everything they shared!
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Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow Talk ‘The Way Home’ at NYCC

This year at New York Comic Con, I had the chance to speak with The Way Home stars Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow! This was the Hallmark Channel’s very first Comic-Con panel.

During an in-person roundtable, I asked the actors about being the first Hallmark Channel series to be at NYCC and portraying important mental health stories. Keep reading for everything they told me.
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Alyson Hannigan on Loving Her ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Journey

Alyson Hannigan is part of the Dancing With The Stars celebrity cast for season 32! She is partnered with professional dancer Sasha Farber. You can watch new episodes live on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET on ABC as well as Disney+, and stream on Hulu.

I spoke with the actress about her favorite dance of the competition so far, Taylor Swift week, why Sasha is her perfect partner, and more. Keep reading for everything she shared!
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Jason Blum on Why He Loves Horror Movies and What’s Coming Up for Blumhouse

This year at New York Comic Con, I had the chance to interview Jason Blum, who is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse. Along with being a three-time Academy Award-nominated, two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning, and three-time Peabody Award-winning producer, he has done over 150 movies and television series through Blumhouse. Most recently, the company released Five Nights at Freddy’s, which is in theaters and streaming on Peacock.

I asked him about which movies had the most surprising audience reactions, what Blumhouse fans can look forward to, why he loves the horror genre, and more. Keep reading for our full conversation!
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Emma Tammi Discusses ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ and the Fan Excitement

While at New York Comic Con, I had the opportunity to chat with Emma Tammi, who directed and co-wrote Five Nights at Freddy’s. The movie, which is based on the terrifying horror game phenomenon, will hit theaters and begin streaming on Peacock this Friday. So can you survive five nights?

We discussed the FNAF fans, working with the animatronics, and more! Keep reading for everything the director shared about this special project.
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Josh Duhamel Talks the Surprises of ‘Buddy Games’

Josh Duhamel hosts and executive produces CBS’ Buddy Games. New episodes of the reality competition show air Thursdays at 8 PM ET/PT and will be available to stream live as well as on demand on Paramount+.

During our most recent interview, I also asked him about seeing each of the teams play the game differently, creating the challenges, ensuring the series stays interesting throughout, and more. Keep reading for what he shared!
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Megan Suri Discusses ‘It Lives Inside,’ the Horror Genre, and Building Her Character

Megan Suri stars as Sam in It Lives Inside. The new horror film is now playing exclusively in theaters.

I had the chance to speak with the actress over Zoom and we discussed bringing her own experiences to her character, the behind-the-scenes process of making a horror movie, why the screaming scenes were so challenging, her favorite memory from set, and more. Keep reading for everything she shared!
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