"Out Loud & Live" with JC Alvarez

Reuniting 12 years after the debut of their original series on The CW, the cast of THE FLASH, Grant Gustin, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, and John Wesley Shipp, appeared on a panel at New York Comic Con 2026 and thrilled the audience with insight into their favorite moments from the Arrowverse, on-set anecdotes from the musical episode, and other personal favorites. Out Loud went backstage and behind-the-scenes at NYCC!

What's your favorite scary movie? For author and pop culture writer PADRAIC MARONEY, that's an easy question to answer. He's written "It All Began with a Scream," one of the best behind-the-scenes books on the "Scream" franchise, which is celebrating a box office win with its latest installment, "Scream 7." We take a deep dive into the 30-year history of the franchise and share insights into the slasher's fandom as it returns to screens.

Enter the seedy world of celebrity-hungry social influencers who cross paths with a serial killer looking through the lens of terror in "Dark Distortion" by writer/director JOSEPH HERRERA. In this gritty supernatural crime thriller, Herrera mixes genres to deliver a cautionary tale full of greed, sex and malice, and reveals the behind-the-scenes challenges of independent filmmaking.

Everyone needs a hero, and Creator/Producer/Director ANTHONY HAND is about to unleash one for the ages! Get set to save the world from evil and chaos in the animated adventures of "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero" featuring the voice talents of some of the biggest legendary queens to emerge from the hit competition series RuPaul's Drag Race. This queen packs a punch and has swept the Independent Festival Awards with her unique style and dazzling skills! This is one origin story with a kick!

The much-anticipated fall television season rolls out as NBC premieres its newest medical drama, “Brilliant Minds,” starring Zachary Quinto. Ahead of the show’s launch on Monday, September 23, I spoke with the series creator/executive producer, MICHAEL GRASSI, about his latest endeavor and the task of addressing mental health trauma in a one-hour series full of hope, heart, and suspense.

The spotlight is shown much more intensely this PRIDE Season with the sensational release of singer/songwriter BRIGHT LIGHT, BRIGHT LIGHT’s new album Enjoy Youth, which is topping the music charts! The pop performer took some time from his live show schedule to discuss the new album and taking the new music and show on the road.

Writer/Actor and Comedic Commentator JENNY SALDAÑA remains a lifelong friend and a true voice of our generation (really)! We finally had an opportunity to catch up, celebrate her new and profoundly honest book, as well as go behind the scenes of her “100 Days of No Repeat Outfits” online campaign. [MOSTLY AUDIO PODCAST]

It’s time to SLAY! The cast of the new World of Wonder docu-series HOUSE ON FIRE were gathered in Brooklyn, New York for a gala premiere event on the red carpet to celebrate the new original series, just in time for PRIDE season. Check out the fashion and frolic!

Emmy-nominated writer/Director SYDNEY FREELAND is setting a standard in Hollywood by curating content that authentically speaks to the narratives of all Indigenous Peoples creating new avenues of inclusivity reflective of today's diverse audiences. The trans and Navajo filmmaker has given voice as an executive producer to the latest hero to emerge from Marvel Studios with ECHO starring Alaqua Cox, the formidable assassin introduced in HAWKEYE. All 5 episodes of ECHO are available on Disney+.

The terrifyingly iconic toy is back CHUCKY continues to strike fear in a new generation and pulling the strings behind the hit USA Network SyFy Original Series is DON MANCINI, creator and executive producer and all-around horror film legend, who discusses bringing CHUCKY to television. CHUCKY airs on USA SyFy Network, check local listings.