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Sunjay Midda Talks ‘Daniel And The Fiery Furnace’

by Joe Henkel October 2, 2026
written by Joe Henkel

Sunjay Midda plays Shadrach in the new film Daniel and The Fiery Furnace now playing in theaters.

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‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ With Mena Massoud and More

by Joe Henkel September 22, 2026
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The Knockturnal interviewed Daniel And The Fiery Furnace stars Mena Massoud, Elijah Alexander and Directors Daniel and Matthew Kooman about their new film.

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Interview With Shudder’s ‘Hellcat’ Brock Bodell and Dakota Gorman

by Joe Henkel August 13, 2026
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The Knockturnal spoke with director Brock Bodell and actress Dakota Gorman about their new Shudder horror film, Hellcat, and the intense physical and emotional journey behind it.
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EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Hamachek and Justin Wilkes on The Dynasty: New England Patriots

by Joe Henkel February 13, 2024
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The Dynasty: New England Patriots arrives on Apple TV+ on February 16th.
One of the all-time greatest sports dynasties is the center of the newest Apple TV+ documentary series. “The Dynasty: New England Patriots” follows the rise and fall of the winningest NFL team over two decades. This series shows us behind the curtain into the minds of Tom Brady, Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, Rob Gronkowski, Randy Moss and many more. The 10-part series The Dynasty takes us along the journey of a losing team, taken to the greatest heights winning six Super Bowls, then the eventual decline of this great organization.
The Knockturnal recently spoke with Emmy-winning director Matthew Hamachek and executive Producer Justin Wilkes about the inception and creation of this series. We asked them about the Patriots recent coaching changes following Bill Belichick’s departure. They shared the journey of working with the Patriots to access tapes and archival footage, interviewing over 70 key people related to the Patriots, and finding tapes from Tom Brady’s roommate when Tom was a new NFL player. Many think they know the story of the Patriots‘ dynasty, but this series goes deeper than ever seen before.
Stream The Dynasty: New England Patriots on Apple TV+ starting February 16th.
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Exclusive: Yoshiki Talks new Documentary Film ‘Yoshiki Under the Sky’ [Video}

by Joe Henkel December 18, 2023
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Yoshiki talks new documentary film Yoshiki Under the Sky

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EXCLUSIVE: Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey talk Bookie

by Joe Henkel December 8, 2023
written by Joe Henkel
The new series Bookie is now streaming on Max.

Bookie is a new comedy series that follows longtime bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) and his best friend Ray (Omar J. Dorsey) as they collect bets, and try to keep their gambling business afloat in Los Angeles. Cast also includes Vanessa Ferlito, Jorge Garcia, Andrea Anders and Maxim Swinton, with appearances from Charlie Sheen, Ray Romano and Angus T. Jones. The series is created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay.

The Knockturnal recently interviewed Omar and Sebastian about the series. They told us about the origin of this show, working with the creators and finding chemistry with their co-stars. Following his audition, Omar showed up for his chemistry test with Sebastian, he told us, “we were knocking it out of the park…throwing it back and forth with the jokes and it felt really good and it just felt like we were a team.” Sebastian was already signed up to star in this show and he told us about finding his screen partner, “we met Omar at the screen test, he was the guy. He had a swagger about him.” From the first days of filming to wrapping this series the guys knew they had created an extremely funny show. Sabastian told us, “it’s digestible comedy, it’s quick, it’s clever. You get to see a great cast, a collaboration of some really, really great talent.”

Watch Bookie now on Max with new episodes on Thursdays.

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EXCLUSIVE: Josha Stradowski, Daniel Henney and more talk Wheel of Time Season 2

by Joe Henkel August 25, 2023
written by Joe Henkel

The Wheel of Time premieres Season 2 on September 1.

Based on the best-selling novels, The Wheel of Time returns for season 2. The extremely successful books by Robert Jordan have led to this incredible Amazon original series. In season one, Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) learns about his great power as The Dragon Reborn. An army of powerful women become desperate to protect their world from the Dark One and his friends face new threats in Season Two.

The Knockturnal interviewed the stars of this series. (Note: This interview was completed before the SAG strike.) We spoke with Josha Stradowski, Daniel Henney, Ceara Coveney, Marcus Rutherford and Donal Finn. We asked Marcus about his relationship with the source material when building his character, he said, “It’s so useful to have it there. There’s all these journeys and relationships that you can pay homage with.” Daniel explained the joy he experiences playing Lan, “It’s kind of what you dream of as an actor to be able to have a character that can take you so many places.”

Watch the Wheel of Time Season 2 on Prime Video starting September 1.

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EXCLUSIVE: Joshua Bassett and Cast Talk High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season Four

by Joe Henkel August 9, 2023
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season four is streaming now on Disney+.

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series returns for their forth and final season. This season they return to the iconic East High to perform the play “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.”  The students soon find out they will be filming “High School Musical 4: The Reunion” movie at their school. The new season brings back characters from the show, but also characters from the original trilogy return.

We recently interviewed Joshua Bassett (“Ricky”), Sofia Wylie (“Gina”), Dara Reneé (“Kourtney”), Frankie Rodriguez (“Carlos”) and Julia Lester (“Ashlyn”) about this wild new season. Joshua Basset said about the new season, “it’s pretty crazy because we have actual crew members who are playing crew members in the show.” He explained that there were cameras everywhere in the story, “there were times where I didn’t even realize that I was on camera because I thought it was a fake camera. And ‘Josh, why do you have your phone in your hand?’ I thought that they weren’t filming me.” They other actors shared their excitement about how “meta” the show gets and the emotion of a final season.

Watch season four as all eight new episodes of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” are streaming now on Disney+.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond talk MINX Season 2!

by Joe Henkel July 19, 2023
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Watch Minx Season 2 on Starz starting July 21.

Minx follows Joyce as she creates a magazine for women and teams up with Doug. Set in Los Angeles in the 1970s, Joyce and Doug strive to find success with the magazine. In season 2, after they find success they have to decide what direction they continue to follow with their work.

We recently interviewed the cast of the show Ophelia Lovibond (Joyce Prigger), Jake Johnson (Doug Renetti), Idara Victor (Tina), Jessica Lowe (Bambi), Lennon Parham (Shelly), Oscar Montoya (Richie), and Elizabeth Perkins (Constance). Jake Johnson, who executive produced the series, explained what happened after HBO dropped Minx. After season 2 was canceled Jake told us that there were other streamers that wanted them, “We got word that there were three other streamers that were betting on us. So we knew pretty quickly we were going to find a home. And it was just a matter of of those three new streamers who was going to be the most aggressive and Starz became the most aggressive.”

We talked to the cast about their characters and the developments going into season 2. Ophelia Lovibond told us about the development of the magazine and success Joyce experiences puts her in a new position in season 2. Ophelia said, “She’s got the power now. She’s aware that the tables have turned and she’s gained ground, but she’s there’s hesitancy there because she just knows that there’s something about them. There’s something holding her back and then when when Doug comes with the idea of Constance publishing it, she’s makes a move there, but she’s definitely in a more she’s got more agency this time.” Joyce and the crew team up to continue the success of their magazine.

The second season of Minx begins premieres midnight Friday, July 21 only on Starz.

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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Shannon Lee, Andrew Koji, Jason Tobin and More…

by Joe Henkel July 11, 2023
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Warrior Season Three is now streaming on HBO Max.

From the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee is the HBO series Warrior.  The concept for this TV show was written over 40 years ago by Bruce Lee. The first two seasons were produced and distributed by Cinemax. The show was then canceled until it moved to Max (formally HBO Max), then in April 2021 they renewed a third season.

Warrior follows Ah Sahm, a skilled martial artist who immigrates to San Francisco in search of his sister. Set in the late 19th century he is caught up in a violent gang war as soon as he arrives. He is the discovered by Young jun who takes Ah Sahm under his wing and brings him into his gang. Season three raises the stakes as we follow Ah Sahm deeper into this violent and desperate world.

The Knockturnal recently interviewed some of the show’s cast and creators. We interviewed actors Andrew Koji (Ah Sahm), Jason Tobin (Young Jun), Dianne Doan (Mai Ling), Olivia Cheng (Ah Toy) and Hoon Lee (Wang Chao). Hoon also worked as a writer on season 3. We also interviewed Jonathan Troppper (creator, executive producer, writer), Shannon Lee(executive producer, Bruce Lee’s daughter), Josh Stoddard (writer, showrunner), and Evan Endicott (writer, showrunner).

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In the Off-Broadway play ‘The Ask’, the deepest di In the Off-Broadway play ‘The Ask’, the deepest divide is not between left and right, but within the left itself.

The play brings together Greta (Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner), a longtime ACLU donor on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and Tanner (Emmy nominee Shannon Purser), the young representative sent to secure a substantial contribution. While initially united by progressive values, their conversation quickly exposes a widening generational and ideological rift.

Henner and Purser deliver performances that keep an ideological debate grounded in recognizable human emotion.

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An evening that brought two distinct culinary pers An evening that brought two distinct culinary perspectives into the same Midtown kitchen…

LOLITA welcomed the flavors of Baja California Sur to New York for a one-night culinary collaboration with Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa, bringing Chefs JC Colón and Eric de Maeyer together for a tasting experience complemented by agave-driven cocktail pairings from Beverage Director Marshall Minaya.

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The next era of Delta is taking flight with an ele The next era of Delta is taking flight with an elevated Delta One. ✈️ 

The sky welcomes a lavish world of wonder with a journey full of the very best in airline dining, hospitality and rest.

Available first on transoceanic Delta One routes departing Los Angeles International Airport this fall plans are for the specialty line to expand across the full global network in early 2027.

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Drawing on journal entries and memories from her l Drawing on journal entries and memories from her late twenties, IS THIS THE END? documents a period of change that Cutler was still trying to make sense of as she lived through it. 

The Knockturnal caught up with Chelsea to talk about writing her way through her twenties, coming to terms with getting older and figuring out what comes next.

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Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carria Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carriage! The women of #TheGildedAge are back for more.

Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, and Sonja Warfield stopped by PaleyFest to share behind-the-scenes stories and tease what’s ahead in Season 4.

The cult favorite HBO series returns November 1.

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Who says LA doesn’t do theater?  Marisa Tomei, Ro Who says LA doesn’t do theater? 

Marisa Tomei, Rosanna Arquette, Lois Smith, Natasha Rothwell, Rob Morrow and a roster of film, television and theater performers gathered Tuesday night at The Wallis in Beverly Hills for THIS IS CRAZY!, a one-night-only benefit performance. 

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Honoring a legacy that continues to make an impact Honoring a legacy that continues to make an impact. 

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, actress Ellen Barkin reflected on her experience with beloved talent manager Chris Huvane, sharing a personal perspective on a life and legacy that left a lasting impression on those who knew him.

The evening served as a meaningful reminder of the importance of connection, compassion, and continuing the conversation around mental health.

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Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what m Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what matters. ✨

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cody Rigsby opened up about his personal mental health journey, the role of therapy, and how building a relationship with movement, maintaining a routine, and making time for loved ones can support overall well-being.

The evening brought together voices and advocates to spark meaningful conversations and remind us that we’re never alone.

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Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a lit Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a little ’90s R&B. 🎶

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Justin Sylvester opened up about the importance of prioritizing mental health and his personal relationship with therapy. He also brought a little nostalgia to the conversation, dishing on his favorite ’90s R&B hits.

Because taking care of yourself is always in style, and sometimes, the right soundtrack makes all the difference.

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A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment t A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment to youth mental health.

@selenagomez hosted the 4th Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, continuing the mission to expand access to mental health resources for young people worldwide.

Through its commitment to donate 1% of sales to the Rare Impact Fund, the organization supports the Fund’s work alongside 30 nonprofit partners across five continents, reaching more than 3.5 million young people each year.

Sharing a message of hope via Instagram, Gomez wrote, “I hope everyone who asks for help knows they’re never alone, and that there will always be someone there to listen, support them, and remind them they matter.”
Consider our expectations exceeded. Olivia Rodrig Consider our expectations exceeded.

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have joined forces for a new remix of “Expectations,” from Rodrigo’s album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The release marks Roan’s first official collaboration and arrives alongside a music video, delivering the camp, spectacle, and pop magic we didn’t know we needed in one unforgettable visual moment.
Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisit Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisited.

We’re opening up The Knockturnal vault and stepping back onto the front page. We’re taking a look back at the icons, headliners, and tastemakers who have defined The Knockturnal cover history.

For the inaugural edition of this series, we just had to throw it back to the very beginning with our inaugural digital cover star from June 2017: Machine Gun Kelly.

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At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pic At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York stood out as a compelling exploration of New York City, changing times, and the lives of those society often overlooks. 

Through interviews with the director and cast, the film emerges as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of human connection, empathy, and understanding.

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If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise with Love of Your Life.

The Knockturnal attended an exclusive screening with Amazon Prime in New York City for a closer look at the film, featuring some of the hottest talent in cinema today (hello, Margaret, Patrick, and Aaron!). Beyond its star-studded cast, the story invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences during COVID-19 and the lasting impact of the pandemic.

Love of Your Life is now playing in select theaters and will begin streaming globally on Prime Video October 14.

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The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with th The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with the cast and creative team in attendance, including actors Rami Malek, Luther Ford, and Tom Sturridge, as well as director and co-writer Ira Sachs.

The Knockturnal spoke with Sachs about bringing 1980s New York to the screen and telling a story shaped by the HIV/AIDS pandemic without losing sight of art, desire, and life.

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@verde_nyc New York celebrated its official openin @verde_nyc New York celebrated its official opening with a performance by @mojavegrey and a crowd ready to party. 

VERDE brings a full New York evening to one place with a modern Mediterranean menu to share beneath crystal chandeliers, curated cocktails at the bar and a DJ drawing a fashionable crowd onto the dance floor.

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In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuri In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuries, Quiet Lux founder and CEO Lizzy Livne invited us to slow down at The Quiet Reset, an intimate wellness event hosted at Moss New York, a new luxury wellness and social club.

The afternoon combined relaxation, self-care, and a fresh perspective on the value of our time. We love the energy of New York. However, living in a city that never sleeps often means constantly rushing from one commitment to another. As a result, finding time to slow down can feel like a luxury.

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The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and NYFF by storm is nothing short of a revelation.

Cannes Grand Prix winner Minotaur recently made its US debut at the New York Film Festival. The Knockturnal sat down with breakout star, Iris Lebedeva after the premier to discuss this breakthrough role and her immersion in the work itself. 

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The Knockturnal checked in for a luxurious stay on the Caribbean coast at @donomalasterrenashotel
The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New York Film Festival. Notable attendees included Gayle King, Katie Holmes, Fran Dresher, Robert Glasper, and three members of The Exonerated Five, along with documentary participants, Stacey Abrams, Ambassador Jeff Flake, Sherrilyn Ifill, Van Lathan, and Dr. David Blight.@thenyff @ava @netflix @liztaylorworld @dninh #14th #nyff #avaduvernay #netflix #constitution
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