Writer-director Robert Rippberger and actor Booboo Stewart are lighting up the screen with their innovative new project Those Who Walk Away. Shot in several continuous takes, Those Who Walk Away follows Max (Booboo Stewart) and Avery (Scarlett Sperduto) who meet on a social media app for a first day. They end up at a haunted house only to realize the trauma they share may either save them or erupt into an unforgettable nightmare. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Robert and Booboo about Those Who Walk Away, the
Actor and producer Drew Van Acker has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. He’s creating timely and relevant narratives in front of—and behind—the camera with credits including Pretty Little Liars, Training Day, Titans, and Spy Intervention. His latest project, Last Survivors, is a must-see thriller that has audiences on the edge of their seats. The film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where Troy (Stephen Moyer) raised his now grown son, Jake (Drew Van Acker), in a perfect wooded utopia thousands of miles away from the decayed cities.
You Truly Assumed is Laila Sabreen’s debut novel that comes out on February 8th! After Sabriya witnesses a terrorist attack near her home, her summer plans are thrown out the window. She decides to start pouring out her feelings in an online journal. Thus, You Truly Assumed (the blog) was born. Unbeknown to Sabriya, the blog becomes a viral hit amongst the Muslim community. Zakat and Farah help Sabriya run the blog. But as their followers increase, so do the nefarious comments. And the community they’ve built together might come
Wolfgang Schaeffer is a rising young talent who became a breakout star with his portrayal as Lincoln Loud in A Loud House Christmas. Now, he’s paying it forward by teaming up with Nickelodeon, TIME, and TIME for Kids for their Kid of the Year initiative. He and his fellow committee members have recognized five extraordinary young leaders who are making a positive impact on the world. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to catch up with Wolfgang to chat about the special, which is airing tonight on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons