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
Super Sema's Latest Mission Doesn't Go As Planned In Exclusive Clip
By Samantha LaBat published
Super Sema is in trouble in this exclusive clip from an upcoming episode of the YouTube series.
Aladdin's Nasim Pedrad Hopes Fans Can Empathize With TBS' Chad, Even When He's Being Ridiculous
By Samantha LaBat published
Nasim Pedrad talks an adolescent's need to fit in and how viewers can empathize with Chad.
What SNL Vet Nasim Pedrad Drew From Her Personal Life To Develop Chad For TBS
By Samantha LaBat published
Nasim Pedrad shares what aspects of her personal life inspired her new TBS series Chad.
How The Rich Culture In Africa Inspired YouTube Original Super Sema
By Samantha LaBat published
Africa has been largely underrepresented in Western television and film, but Super Sema is changing that.
BET Announces Its First Trans Non-Binary Host And Executive Producer
By Samantha LaBat published
B. Scott will host and produce a new show at BET.
This Behind-The-Scenes Clip From Tom Holland's Cherry Is A Good Reminder Of How Hard War Scenes Are To Shoot
By Samantha LaBat published
The Russo brothers went the extra mile to convey the experience as accurately as possible.
Disney's Us Again Director On Working With World Of Dance Alums Keone And Mari
By Samantha LaBat published
World of Dance featured performers Keone and Mari were selected to choreograph Disney Animation's latest short.
How Minari Represents The Korean Experience, According To The Film’s Star
By Samantha LaBat published
Yeri Han, star of Minari, shares how the film represents her personal experience.
Kelly Marie Tran Loves That Raya And The Last Dragon Changes The Idea Of A Disney Princess
By Samantha LaBat published
Kelly Marie Tran is Disney's first Southeast Asian princess, and Raya is redefining what it means to be a princess.
One Raya And The Last Dragon Scene Had To Be Rewritten Many Times
By Samantha LaBat published
The tone of one of Raya and the Last Dragon's first scenes sets up the payoff at the end.
Us Again, The First Walt Disney Animation Short In 5 Years, Will Make You Cry
By Samantha LaBat published
Have your tissues nearby.
Why Raya And The Last Dragon Is Not A Musical
By Samantha LaBat published
One of the Raya and the Last Dragon writers sheds light on why they decided not to make it a musical.
Wait, Kelly Marie Tran Found Out She Would Be A Disney Princess In A Grocery Store Parking Lot?
By Samantha LaBat published
Kelly Marie Tran shares about the delightful moment she got the call of her Raya and the Last Dragon casting.
Why Lee Daniels Didn’t Want Andra Day To Audition For Billie Holiday
By Samantha LaBat published
Lee Daniels almost didn't let Andra Day audition for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, but then he changed his mind.
How Silk Road’s Nick Robinson Prepared To Play Ross Ulbricht Without Meeting Him
By Samantha LaBat published
Nick Robinson shares how he prepared to play Ross Ulbricht in Silk Road without getting the opportunity to meet him in person.
Why The US Vs Billie Holiday Will Still Be Timely In 40 Years, According to Lee Daniels
By Samantha LaBat published
Director Lee Daniels shares why The United States vs. Billie Holiday will still be timely for years to come.
Why The US vs Billie Holiday Should Be Shown ‘In Every Classroom'
By Samantha LaBat published
Garrett Hedlund shares why The United States vs. Billie Holiday should be shown in schools.
The Funniest Moments In Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play, According To The Manns
By Samantha LaBat published
David and Tamela Mann share the funniest moments from Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play.
Tyler Perry’s Farewell Play Cast Talks Celebrating Black Culture Through Art
By Samantha LaBat published
David Mann and Tamela Mann, who portray Mr. Brown and Cora in Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play, discuss celebrating Black culture through their comedy and music.
Why The Silk Road Director Didn't Want The Movie To Tell You Whether He's Innocent Or Guilty
By Samantha LaBat published
Writer/director Tiller Russell explains why he didn't want Silk Road to tell the audience whether they should agree with Ross Ulbricht's fate.
Why Tyler Perry’s The Oval Cast Loves ‘Marathon’ Shooting Style
By Samantha LaBat published
The stars of Tyler Perry's The Oval compare the filming schedule to running a marathon, and they love it.
The Lucas Brothers Are ‘Optimistic’ About Black Cinema But Have Some Concerns
By Samantha LaBat published
Keith and Kenny Lucas, writers of Judas and the Black Messiah, share their hopes and concerns for the future of Black cinema.
Next Time You Watch Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play, Pay Attention To The Table
By Samantha LaBat published
The cast of Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play had as much fun - if not more - than the audience!
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