Samantha LaBat
Obsessed with Hamilton and most things Disney. Gets too attached to TV show characters. Loves a good thriller, but will only tolerate so much blood.
Latest articles by Samantha LaBat

How Disney’s Encanto Achieved Cultural Authenticity Without Sending The Whole Team To Colombia
By Samantha LaBat published
Itching to travel? Disney's Encanto will transport you to Colombia.

Loot Crate Launches 'Warming Your Cockles' Deadpool Merch
By Samantha LaBat published
Loot Crate's new Deadpool merch is fitting for the merc with a mouth.

Disney's Far From The Tree Takes An Honest Look At Parenting
By Samantha LaBat published
The film explores the popular phrase “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”.

F9 Director’s Cut Introduces Jordana Brewster's Mia Much Earlier In The Film
By Samantha LaBat published
More Jordana Brewster scenes? Coming right up!

Justin Lin Reveals The F9 Story Detail That Took Months To Decide
By Samantha LaBat published
If Justin Lin had opted not to include this, he drastically would've changed the entire story.

The Croods Are Back To Explain What A Bounceberry Is And Why It's So Hard To Catch In This Family Tree Clip
By Samantha LaBat published
The Croods and the Bettermans are back!

F9 Director’s Cut Has More Cardi B And There Could Be More On The Way
By Samantha LaBat published
Do you want to see more Cardi B in the Fast Saga?

F9’s Sung Kang Talks Asian Character Stereotypes, Fan Reactions To Han
By Samantha LaBat published
It sounds like Han being an Asian character that did not follow a stereotypical expectation was just as meaningful to Sung Kang as it’s been to fans of the character and the series.

El Juego De Las Llaves Turns Up The Drama In New Season 2 Clip
By Samantha LaBat published
It doesn't matter how fast you run… desire will find you. El Jugo De Las Llaves is back for Season 2!

How Pixar’s Nona Director Kept The Story Authentic
By Samantha LaBat published
Nona is a new favorite, for sure.

Hey Sister, Sister Fans, You've Been Mispronouncing Tia, Tamera And Tahj Mowry's Name Your Whole Life
By Samantha LaBat published
I guess the pronunciation in my memory of these two saying "and you're watching Disney Channel" is wrong...

Tahj Mowry Shares Details On The Upcoming Smart Guy Reboot
By Samantha LaBat published
Which network do you think will house the Smart Guy reboot?

How Muhammad Ali And Malcolm X’s Families Influenced Netflix’s Blood Brothers Documentary
By Samantha LaBat published
The daughters of Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X played a huge role in telling this story.

Twenty Something Director Talks Working At Pixar, Being Part Of Its First Black-Led Animated Film
By Samantha LaBat published
From intern to director, here's how Aphton Corbin advanced through projects at Pixar.

The Big Misconception About Malcolm X And Muhammad Ali's Friendship, According To The Director Of Netflix's Blood Brothers
By Samantha LaBat published
I was definitely wrong about this.

The Most Challenging Aspect Of Creating A Pixar Short, According To Twenty Something Director
By Samantha LaBat published
It's not so easy to get all of the pieces to fall into place, but you'd never tell by the finished product!

Watch Tyrese And Ludacris Bring Even More Jokes In F9 Director's Cut Clip
By Samantha LaBat published
Ludacris and Tyrese are my favorite members of the Fast Family.

How Pixar’s Dug Days Team Benefited From Working At Home
By Samantha LaBat published
Making a short about dogs while surrounded by dogs: a dream come true.

It Takes Three Star Talks The Weight Social Media Has On Actors
By Samantha LaBat published
Needing followers to get hired... what is the world coming to?

How Disney And Pixar Repurposed One Character’s Audio From Up For Dug Days
By Samantha LaBat published
Just Disney and Pixar leveling up, as usual.

Kenan Thompson’s Tiny Diamond Has A Bangin’ New Song In Trollstopia Season 4
By Samantha LaBat published
Try not to dance. I dare you.

The Last Milestone Director Connects Eilud Kipchoge With Simone Biles And Colin Kaepernick
By Samantha LaBat published
Kipchoge: The Last Milestone director Jake Scott makes a connection between Eliud Kipchoge, Simone Biles, and Colin Kaepernick.
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