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OJ Williams

OJ Williams

A New York native, OJ began his career as an intern at the legendary hip-hop bible, The Source Magazine. In 2013, he was a founding member of Steve Stoute’s the STASHED, where he spearheaded their film and lifestyle sections. Later he later took on task of managing editor for Ebony Magazine ushering a new era of the for historic title. In May 2015, he decided to start his own editorial platform and The Knockturnal was born.

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Ryan Hurst, David Morse, Christina Jackson & Kyle Gallner Talk ‘Outsiders’ Season 2

by OJ Williams December 15, 2016
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The Knockturnal sat down with WGN’s Outsiders stars Ryan Hurst, David Morse, Christina Jackson and Kyle Gallner to talk about Season 2.

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Exclusive: Milauna Jackson Talks ‘HTGAWM’

by OJ Williams November 24, 2016
written by OJ Williams

Milauna Jackson is definitely a name your going to get used to with her new role on How To Get Away With Murder.

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Check Out The Latest ‘Wonder Woman’ Trailer & New Character Posters

by OJ Williams November 8, 2016
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You would have to be living on Themyscira if you have yet to see the latest trailer from Warner Bros. & DC’s Wonder Woman.

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Exclusive: Interview with Malcolm Barrett of ‘Timeless’

by OJ Williams October 13, 2016
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We recently caught up with Malcolm Barrett about his role on the new television show Timeless.

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Exclusive: Ava DuVernay, Malkia Cyril & Kevin Gannon Talk Netflix Doc ’13th’ [VIDEO]

by OJ Williams October 7, 2016
written by OJ Williams

We recently had the chance to sit with director Ava DuVernay to discuss her new film 13th, a Netflix original documentary, which examines the United States’ status as having the highest rate of incarceration in the world, with the majority of the imprisoned being African-American. We also had the chance to sit down with Malkia Cyril and Kevin Gannon who are also featured in the film. The film is now streaming on Netflix. 

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Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage’ Cast Talks New Series At Private Dinner

by OJ Williams October 2, 2016
written by OJ Williams

We had the recent pleasure of being invited to an exclusive sit down dinner with the cast of Marvel’s “Luke Cage” on Netflix. The dinner was hosted by the renowned Red Rooster in Harlem, New York. After dinner, guests were treated to an impromptu panel with some of the cast and its creators. See some of what they had to say after the jump. 

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Exclusive: Ted Danson Talks Latest TV Show ‘The Good Place’

by OJ Williams August 2, 2016
written by OJ Williams

‘The Good Place’ is an upcoming fantasy-comedy set in the afterlife. And if that sounds crazy, wait until you here Ted Danson describe his character. 

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Exclusive: Mandy Moore, Sterling Brown, Milo Ventimiglia & Dan Fogelman Talk ‘This is Us’

by OJ Williams August 2, 2016
written by OJ Williams

The Knockturnal spoke to stars of ‘This is Us’ Mandy Moore, Sterling Brown and Milo Ventimiglia about the show, as well as creator and pilot scribe Dan Fogelman.

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Exclusive: Director David Ayer Talks ‘Suicide Squad’ and Making A Film About The Villains

by OJ Williams July 31, 2016
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The Knockturnal had the chance to interview Director David Ayer and pick his brain a bit about Suicide Squad

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Exclusive: Gbenga Akinnagbe Talks ‘The Deuce,’ ‘Independence Day’ & Furniture Company

by OJ Williams May 21, 2016
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We caught up with Gbenga Akinnagbe and Dominique Fishback who both star in HBO’s upcoming show “The Deuce.”

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Eating through Türkiye 🇹🇷 from Cappadocia to Istan Eating through Türkiye 🇹🇷 from Cappadocia to Istanbul, hand rolled dough, slow cooked lamb, decadent baklava, flavors worth traveling for #türkiye #gotürkiye #turkishfood
Exploring Cappadocia from above, below, and everyw Exploring Cappadocia from above, below, and everywhere in between ⛰️ #cappadocia #gotürkiye
Spring in Istanbul 🇹🇷 from Bosphorus views to Turk Spring in Istanbul 🇹🇷 from Bosphorus views to Turkish coffee, markets, and the nonstop rhythm of the city. #istanbul #gotürkiye
Throwing it back to Season 2 of Rue and Jules. In Throwing it back to Season 2 of Rue and Jules. In a 2022 interview with The Knockturnal, Hunter Schafer and Zendaya talked about the dynamics of Rue and Jules’ relationship- a full circle conversation following the latest episode in Season 3.

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/2jInhJqSUYE?si=dSKe6mh3LU0ZlQoR

#Euphoria #rueandjules
Cover stars ✨ The Knockturnal celebrates its 20th Cover stars ✨

The Knockturnal celebrates its 20th digital cover with the brilliant Kara Young and Mallori Johnson for ‘Is God Is’. A haunting, explosive story of sisterhood, rage, survival, and liberation.

Inside the cover story, the duo opens up about bringing emotional truth to the screen, their roots in theater, the power of vulnerability, and what it means to portray Black women in all their complexity.

“Rage is not one thing. It’s many, many things.” — Kara Young

‘Is God Is’ premieres in theaters May 15.
ALL(H)OURS on ‘No Doubt’: Diving Into Momentum and ALL(H)OURS on ‘No Doubt’: Diving Into Momentum and Goals ✨🧟

@all_h_ours returned from their first North American tour and immediately started channeling that momentum into their latest EP, No Doubt.

Full article on The Knockturnal 📰

#Kpop #AllHours #NoDoubt #KpopInterview
The cast of ‘Off Campus’ is talking about the impa The cast of ‘Off Campus’ is talking about the impact music had on their roles, both on and off set.

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/5CmkAYzVdFg?si=_fVvvvAPzzh3dNxK

@primevideo @offcampusonprime
Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Josh Heuston, Mika Ab Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Josh Heuston, Mika Abdalla & more talk new series ‘Off Campus’.

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/5CmkAYzVdFg?si=yuoSuEaQMv3wjQCv
Jonathan Saba praises director David Mackenzie’s w Jonathan Saba praises director David Mackenzie’s work on ‘Fuze’ film. 

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/cDGKWcNs8M4?si=6eoCXaNJzfKsRdYQ
Directed by David Mackenzie, starring Aaron Taylor Directed by David Mackenzie, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sam Worthington, ‘Fuze’ is a film about a criminal operation that uses the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb in London as cover for a major heist.

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/cDGKWcNs8M4?si=6eoCXaNJzfKsRdYQ
Aaron-Taylor Johnson spoke about preparing for his Aaron-Taylor Johnson spoke about preparing for his role in heist thriller ‘Fuze’. 

Directed by David Mackenzie, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sam Worthington, the film is about a criminal operation that uses the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb in London as cover for a major heist.

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/cDGKWcNs8M4?si=6eoCXaNJzfKsRdYQ
Molly Gordon talks about how heavier themes in fil Molly Gordon talks about how heavier themes in film are made digestible for younger audiences. 

The Sheep Detectives is in theaters May 8!

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/yLw1i5bQPkg?si=87BEXbXfXrIlAkir
Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks about making @thesheepde Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks about making @thesheepdetectives , premiering in theaters May 8th.

Full interview:
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https://youtu.be/yLw1i5bQPkg?si=87BEXbXfXrIlAkir
@everglow.offcl is indeed ‘crazy, sexy, cool’ 💃🎶 @everglow.offcl is indeed ‘crazy, sexy, cool’ 💃🎶

#kpop #kpopconcert #everglow
The crowd roared as @everglow.offcl performed thei The crowd roared as @everglow.offcl performed their song ‘LA DI DA’ at The Novo LA ✨ during their last performance of their U.S. leg for their [Re:CODE] tour 

✍️ Full write up coming soon… 

#everglow #kpop #kpopconcert #losangeles #concert
Jaafar Jackson, singer and nephew of Michael Jacks Jaafar Jackson, singer and nephew of Michael Jackson who stars as him in @michaelmovie , talks about working on the biopic alongside Nia Long and cast. 

The film is in theaters now. 

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/DxYFFTgPZgs?si=DfQ6rxKk6l4xOatq

#michaeljackson
‘Project Hail Mary’ puppeteer James Ortiz could wi ‘Project Hail Mary’ puppeteer James Ortiz could win an Oscar, as he’s now eligible for Best Supporting Actor!

Amaze amaze amaze! 

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Michaela Coel talks preparing for her role in ‘Mot Michaela Coel talks preparing for her role in ‘Mother Mary’, in theaters now. 

🎥: 
https://youtu.be/j07ln9zeJMs

📝: https://theknockturnal.com/anne-hathaway-and-michaela-coel-at-mother-mary-premiere/
Nicola Coughlin talked about the difference in her Nicola Coughlin talked about the difference in her ‘Big Mood’ character Maggie in Season 2, and what she learned in her research on bipolar disorder. ‘Big Mood’ officially out now on @tubi 

🎥: https://youtu.be/iYh-xquxzMc?si=Q3aUKgmwOFkUbuSS

📝: https://theknockturnal.com/big-mood-cast-talks-season-2/

#bigmood
‘Half Man’, created by and starring Richard Gadd, ‘Half Man’, created by and starring Richard Gadd, premieres April 23 on HBO and streaming on Max.

@hbo @hbomax @mrrichardgadd
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