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
![Margaret Qualley as Alex, holding her daughter on her lap in Maid](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aREXDgtXLiLTrAwLAkkSD7-320-80.jpg)
Creator Of Netflix’s Maid Talks Tackling Emotional Abuse
By Samantha LaBat published
Molly Smith Metzler, creator of the Netflix series Maid, shares how she approached the heavy subject of emotional abuse.
![Two adorable dogs side by side in the grass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eX43ASKVSimv9mLkUAm4jh-320-80.jpg)
Furry Friends Are The Best Home Security System In Pups Alone Trailer
By Samantha LaBat published
The first trailer for Pups Alone has talking dogs, cool inventions, and bad guys.
![Mirabel and her mom sharing a sweet moment in Disney's Encanto](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/es9YtS458Mij8vHKTPDBCR-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Animated Deadpool sitting with his mask half pulled up and holding a unicorn mug](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lb4L8Qg25arMg8vEFsqn4a-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A baby raccoon looking afraid in Disney's Far From the Tree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YmxcfAiYFW99dDRLLRfEcF-320-80.jpg)
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”.
![Jordana Brewster looking concerned as Mia in F9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MqxA7nN328xBXdxpebVY2W-320-80.jpg)
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!
![John Cena as Jakob looking in on Charlize Theron as Cipher who is trapped in box in F9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MU9PbzBXBZX9dLjedHxYwA-320-80.jpg)
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 family](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aiPohSJ8f9rhkqQLfM9NoT-320-80.jpg)
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!
![Cardi B as Leysa in F9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wcFEmhHqeYbzaP2P38xr54-320-80.jpg)
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?
![Sung Kang looking very serious as Han in F9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gEA578ByJMrRKSronxZHuC-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Maite Perroni in El Juego De Las Llaves looking angry with smeared mascara and a red jacket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JXhr2ZJXyU93pkZAnzpxZX-320-80.jpg)
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!
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How Pixar’s Nona Director Kept The Story Authentic
By Samantha LaBat published
Nona is a new favorite, for sure.
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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...
![The cast of Smart Guy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xWTkkG6VKoUNaXDTd9ZePL-320-80.jpg)
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?
![MARYUM ALI in BLOOD BROTHERS: MALCOLM X & MUHAMMAD ALI](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q2dXosHuWNAomrJrQ3ecrX-320-80.png)
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.
![The jazz band from Soul the movie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z8s9YaWPiNUkH2EuaBWoPJ-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Tahj Mowry doing PR for MorningStar Farms](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FA72WHd3mRyfzPGXFcsBxM-320-80.png)
Tahj Mowry Invites Football Fans To Try A Plant-Based Tailgate
By Samantha LaBat published
Tahj loves eating plant-based and he's inviting his fans to try it this football season.
![Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali standing side by side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FfUvyRMb8xsKPy9Qp48oih-320-80.png)
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.
![Gia scared to be at the club and her bestie super excited in animated short Twenty Something](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MEJwHtW8NsxJ6Ey7H6bEv5-320-80.jpg)
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!
![Tyrese as Roman and Ludacris as Tej prepping for a heist in F9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/waTqq8djrRNb29ugsAwV9E-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Dug the talking dog surrounded by five tiny puppies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nkM8WK9AXK8uY2fc7AuuBC-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Aurora Perrineau softly smiling in It Takes Three](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8zMws2tjMC6VcenUJhGp5E-320-80.jpg)
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?