Muses of Media • 3rd September 2026

Top 10 Animated Feature Films to Watch at TIFF 2026

If you know anything about us here at Muses of Media, it’s that we love animation. From feature films to television shows, you’ll likely find us watching pretty much everything that this medium has to offer. Thankfully, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has us covered this year with a slew of animated feature-length films to watch during what’s sure to be a lively 10 days. The animated movies span a variety of topics, and you’re sure to find at least one (if not more)...

Muses of Media • 18th August 2026

Exploring J.P. Karliak's Voice Acting in Animation Appreciation Month

For us here at Muses of Media, August is a month where we celebrate all things animated. During #AnimationAppreciationMonth, we were lucky enough to have a discussion with the one and only J.P. Karliak! Of course, we’ve watched episodes of the new season of X-Men ’97, and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?! However, in addition to Karliak’s amazing voice work as Morph, Karliak will also portray Gramps in Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi.

Muses of Media • 14th August 2026

Adrian Hough Talks Nightcrawler: X-Men Animated Legacy - Interview

For us here at Muses of Media, August is a month where we celebrate all things animated. During #AnimationAppreciationMonth we were lucky enough to chat with the one and only Adrian Hough! During the interview,  Hough discussed his portrayal of Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler when he first joined the cast of X-Men: The Animated Series, and his excitement about returning to the character for X-Men ’97 over 30 years later. Hough also reflected on his career, vocal techniques, and the long-term impa...

Muses of Media • 2nd August 2026

‘The Specials’ Perfectly Balances Action, Comedy, and Emotion – Review | Fantasia Fest 2026

Never could I have imagined that a group of dancing assassins would bring such joy. But that’s exactly what you get with The Specials. Directed by Eiji Uchida, the film follows Kumashiro (Kippei Shiina) on the hunt to take down his boss’s (Naomasa Musaka) rival, the elusive Honjo (Renji Ishibashi). When Kumashiro finds out that Honjo will be present for his granddaughter’s upcoming dance competition, he sees he’s blessed with an opportunity that is too good to pass. However, trying to infiltr...

Muses of Media • 30th July 2026

Tahirah Sharif and Tyler Conti ‘Fightland’ - Exclusive Interview

If you love boxing, drama, and being kept on the edge of your seat, you won’t want to miss the new STARZ series, Fightland. Fightland follows a disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion who returns to London to seek vengeance against the crime family he thinks betrayed him. With edge-of-seat action and populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before. The thrilling new series, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is set to excite fans w...

Muses of Media • 28th July 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day - A Thrilling Emotional Adventure

If you’re a fan of the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, you’ve likely been waiting patiently for his next turn on the big screen. The last film (Spider-Man: No Way Home) was released back in 2021, and now the famed wall-crawler is back in theatres in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The new film finds Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland) after the events of the previous film, in which Doctor Strange cast a spell that made everyone forget him, including his girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya), and his best...

Muses of Media • 16th July 2026

Interview: Mallori Johnson and Angourie Rice Break Down Steal Away

After having its premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Steal Away is set to hit theatres this Friday. The movie boasts impactful performances from its leads, with Mallori Johnson and Angourie Rice commanding the screen. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Johnson and Rice about their roles in the film, and they broke everything down for me, including what drew them to the project, the intricacies of the characters, the exploration of the semi-fictional world, and, of course, the dance sequence (which featured live drums).

Geeks of Color • 4th July 2026

Rebecca Ferguson & Graham Yost Delve into ‘Silo’ Season 3 – Interview

Season 3 of the highly acclaimed Apple TV series, Silo, is now upon us. The new season will answer many questions fans of the series had when the second season came to a close. Ahead of the new season, I had the opportunity to chat with Rebecca Ferguson about her character, Juliette, and series creator Graham Yost. The duo told me about the latest season, including where we find Juliette this season, whether there have been any disagreements or dramatic exits in the writing room over the course...

Geeks of Color • 3rd July 2026

Larry Houston on ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2, Apocalypse’s Backstory & Season 3 – Interview

Season 2 of X-Men ’97 is finally upon us, and I, much like many others, am extremely excited to see what the new season has in store. Ahead of the show’s release, I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Larry Houston about the new season. Now, if you’re unfamiliar with Houston’s work, he served as a director, storyboard artist, and much more for the original X-Men animated series back in the ’90s. For the first season of X-Men ’97, Houston was a consulting producer. However, for the new seas...

Muses of Media • 26th June 2026

X-Men '97 Season 2 Review: Time Travel Thrills and Drama

In 2024, X-Men ‘97 took audiences by storm. As a continuation of the fan-favourite X-Men animated series from the ‘90s, the new series brought back beloved voice actors, along with some new ones, to bring everyone’s fave mutants to life once more.  As an X-Men fan who grew up watching the OG animated series on Saturday mornings with my dad, it’s truly been a joy to see these versions of the characters return in season one. The same continues in season two. This season, the architects of the o...

Muses of Media • 24th June 2026

Supergirl Movie Review: Milly Alcock Shines as Kara Zor-El

In case you didn’t realize, it’s the summer of Supergirl. Kara Zor-El is set to take the big screen, portrayed by Milly Alcock, for the first action blockbuster of the summer season.  The film follows Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley) on a quest for vengeance after her family is killed by Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts). Of course, chasing down Krem and the Brigands is a big task for anyone, so Ruthye seeks reinforcements and tries to recruit Kara Zor-El/Supergirl (Milly Alcock)...

Geeks of Color • 14th June 2026

Jason Momoa Brings Fan-Favourite Character Lobo to Life in ‘Supergirl’ – Interview

Last week was a whirlwind of the best kind. I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Supergirl press junket.  Ahead of the film’s release, I spoke with the one and only Jason Momoa about his time working on Supergirl, where his love of Lobo stems from, getting decked out in the Lobo costume and makeup, and what playing two iconic DC characters (Aquaman and Lobo) has meant to him.

Geeks of Color • 12th June 2026

Milly Alcock & Eve Ridley Usher in a New Era For ‘Supergirl’ – Interview

Last week was a whirlwind of the best kind! I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Supergirl press junket. Starring Milly Alcock as the titular character, alongside Eve Ridley as Ruthye and Jason Momoa as Lobo, Supergirl joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home. Based on the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic series, the upcoming DC Studios film is directed by Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya)...

Geeks of Color • 3rd June 2026

Costume Designer Michael Mooney Shares The Details About the ‘Supergirl’ Costumes

Supergirl is only a few weeks away! Ahead of the film’s release, I visited Warner Bros. UK’s Leavesden Studios to take in some of the sets, and of course, a staple for any superhero movie – the costume department. While there, press guests were treated to a chat with costume designer Michael Mooney. In addition to Supergirl, Mooney has worked in the costume departments of other superhero films, including Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Justice League, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. However, Moone...

Muses of Media • 2nd June 2026

‘Masters of the Universe’ is Action-Packed Fun – Review

In the 1980s, the animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, based on Mattel’s toy line, premiered. Though it ran just two seasons, each had 65 episodes. It spawned the feature-length animated film He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword and a 1987 live-action movie starring Dolph Lundgren. While the ‘80s have passed, franchises like He-Man still attract nostalgic attention today. Now, in 2026, a new Masters of the Universe movie arrives, and I’m happy to report that it is qui...

Geeks of Color • 27th May 2026

Nafessa Williams and Alex Hassell Break Down ‘Rivals’ Season 2 – Interview

Season 2 of Rivals is now upon us! If you watched the first season, you’ll recall the mess and drama that was afoot. The new season has all the things you loved from the first season, with a little more chaos in the mix. Ahead of the second season’s release, I had the pleasure of chatting with some of the show’s stars, including Nafessa Williams and Alex Hassell, who portray Cameron and Rupert, respectively.

Muses of Media • 25th May 2026

Deli Boys Season 2: Hilarious Chaos and Family Drama Awaits

If you’ve watched the first season of Deli Boys, you know it was wild and hilarious. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? With a few days left to binge the 10-episode season, I hope you do, because season two is just as crazy and comedic. The new season resumes where the first ended, with brothers Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj (Saagar Shaikh) embracing the true family business. What they assumed were ordinary convenience store chains were actually a front for organized crime. Now, the brothers...

Geeks of Color • 23rd May 2026

‘The Boys’ Star Nathan Mitchell On Saying Goodbye to Black Noir – Interview

It’s finally upon us, the final episode of The Boys. With season five, the series comes to a close, and many have been waiting patiently to see how things end – especially what the end of the show means for some of our favourite characters, like Black Noir II, portrayed by Nathan Mitchell. If you’ve been following the series, you’ll know that The Boys has been quite the journey for Mitchell’s characters, Black Noir and Black Noir II. Ahead of the series finale, I had the opportunity to chat with...

Geeks of Color • 20th May 2026

Susan Heyward On the Finale of ‘The Boys’ & What She Will Miss Most about Sister Sage – Interview

It’s finally upon us, the final episode of The Boys. With season five, the series comes to a close, and many have been waiting patiently to see how things end – especially what the end of the show means for some of our favourite characters, like Sister Sage, portrayed by Susan Heyward. If you’ve been following the series, you’ll know that Heyward’s Sage has caused quite the stir on The Boys. Ahead of the series finale, I had the opportunity to chat with Heyward about the final season, reflecting...

Geeks of Color • 20th May 2026

Jessie T. Usher On A-Train’s Horrible Ideas and The Final Season of ‘The Boys’ – Interview

It’s finally upon us, the final episode of The Boys. With season five, the series comes to a close, and many have been waiting patiently to see how things end – especially what the end of the show means for some of our favourite characters, like A-Train, portrayed by Jessie T. Usher. If you’ve been following the series, you’ll know that The Boys has been quite the journey for Usher and his speedy character. Ahead of the series finale, I had the opportunity to chat with him about how his mental...