Landing the role of Garfield Logan a.k.a. Beast Boy in DC Titans is more than a dream come true for Ryan Potter. The talented actor shares a meaningful relationship with the character, dating back to when he first emigrated here from Japan as a little boy, and it shows in his performance! Pop Culturalist spoke with Ryan about the series, what storyline he’d like to see introduced, and his experience as an Asian actor in Hollywood. PC: Tell us about your deep connection to DC Titans and your character. Ryan: When I
The Star Trek: Discovery crew stopped by NYCC 2018 for a panel to give hints and clues to the upcoming Season 2. Fair warning: there are plenty of spoilers for Season 1 below. Co-creator, writer, and executive producer Alex Kurtzman explained the gist of the new season: the cast will be chasing seven signals through space. The signals themselves are a big mystery—the energy they produce and the energy required to create them is beyond anything the crew has ever encountered in the known universe. Chasing these signals gives the show a
Since bursting onto the music scene, Imaj has quickly captured the hearts of music lovers around the world, earning her the nickname, “America’s Sweetheart”. It’s a name fitting for this country superstar who is spreading a message of love through her lyrics and using her platform to advocate for equality through race, religion, gender, and mental illness. We caught up with Imaj to learn more about her career and what the rest of the year holds for her. PC: When did you first realize you wanted to pursue a career
Sandra Varona has always had a deep connection to music. She started her career producing music videos, so it seems fitting that she’s making her feature film debut as a producer for the indie film, Shine. The movie tells the story of two brothers, Ralphi and Jr., who are caught on opposing sides of gentrification, but reunite through the power of song and dance. PC: Tell us about Shine and what attracted you to this story. Sandra: Shine is a movie about gentrification, specifically in East Harlem, New York, and it’s infused