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It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Killswitch Engage is all over the music sectionNetEase is confusingDC/Marvel biggest crossover in 20 yearsPrime has an answer to Star TrekDune 3 non-spoilerClayface rumorsAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  Music Follow-ups/CorrectionsBilly Corgan- The Pumpkins' vocalist has clarified his performance at Ozzy's final show. He will be playing with Tom Morello and Adam Jones from Tool. https://loudwire.com/billy-corgan-playing-ozzy-black-sabbath-show/ Black Dahlia Murder- Guitarist Brandon Ellis has left the band, forcing them to reschedule the remaining date on their current tour.https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/brandon-ellis-quits-the-black-dahlia-murder  New Music/VideoSwitchfoot- Last Man Standing feat Buddy Guy https://youtu.be/r6Rz5PvPUjATOTALLY not what I was expecting. More Buddy Guy than Switchfoot, and all the better for it.Killswitch Engage- Collusion https://youtu.be/PoApILhc7YcThis new record might just e KsE in its most unhinged in YEARS.Disturbed- I Will Not Break https://youtu.be/9YICpjeGsbETheir guitar player said they were trying to recapture the feel of their earlier records. Well the intro sounds like it was ripped right from an earlier song. Production is pretty good, a little drum heavy for me. Not bad, but not earth moving.Bhad Bhabie- Ms. Whitman https://youtu.be/yo7_px4vXYQApparently a diss track against another “rapper” Alabama. First Drake and Kendrick, now this? LOL Bhabie also jabs at Travis Barker… because reasons. (Alabama is Barker's daughter apparently…?) performance-wise… not terrible like I anticipated, but absolutely not something to waste your time on.https://youtu.be/y1M8Ea46MgU- Alabama's last diss.Ghost Bath- Rose Thorn Necklace https://youtu.be/zN6EHnfS6MgOn Nuclear Blast. Slow-ish (?) death/black metal with melody? Yeah this is interesting. Tours/FestivalsRocklahoma- Aug 29, 30, 31 (fri, sat, sun) at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Shinedown, 5FDP, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Flyleaf. Full weekend passes are $200. Prices go up from there.https://blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-five-finger-death-punch-breaking-benjamin-three-days-grace-and-many-more-set-for-rocklahoma-2025 Summer of Loud- KsE, Beartooth, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, The Devil Wears Prada, and others. June 21 in West Palm Beach FL, through July 27 in Charlotte NC. Presale is Feb 26.https://blabbermouth.net/news/beartooth-i-prevail-killswitch-engage-and-parkway-drive-to-team-up-for-summer-of-loud-2025-tour Pantera- Touring with Amon Amarth WHILE  also doing those Metallica shows. The Amon Amarth shows will announce an opener soon. Tickets on sale now. Starts July 15 in Burgettstown PA through Sept 13 in West Palm Beach FL.https://blabbermouth.net/news/pantera-announces-summer-2025-u-s-tour-with-support-from-amon-amarth Punk in the Park, Denver- Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Streetlight Manifesto, Circle Jerks, The Adicts, The AQUABATS, Strung Out, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and MORE. July 18-20 in the National Western Stockyards.https://www.punkinthepark.com/  Reg ‘ol NewsBrian May- New 12 string guitar from Gibson. Brian May SJ-200. Only 100 of them have been made. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-partners-with-gibson-to-release-12-string-acoustic-guitar Fyre 2.0- May 30 - June 2 in Isla Mujeres, near Cancun Mexico. The organizers are really doing their best to assure people that this time they're serious. Tickets are $1400 and only 2000 will be sold. Or you can buy a $25000 VIP ticket and meet the as-yet unannounced artists, along with other perks and accommodations. https://youtu.be/uZ0KNVU2fV0 https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-fest-2-dates-location-ticketing-partner-announced/ President- Mysterious new band added to Download festival this year. No music, no following, slot on one of the biggest festival dates in the world. Speculation has tried to tie this to Sleep Token and Ghost and Deftones, and even Slipknot. At the very least it has been confirmed that they have nothing to do with Sleep Token or Ghost.https://loudwire.com/president-mystery-band-2025-download-festival/ Placebo- Vocalist/frontman Brian Molko is being charged with defamation of the Prime Minister of Italy, because of comments made on stage at a recent concert. Molko allegedly called Meloni a "piece of shit, fascist, racist" and a "Nazi." At Italy's Sonic Park Festival.https://loudwire.com/placebo-brian-molko-defamation-charge/ SNL 50 Homecoming Concert- Streaming on Peacock. Lonely Island medley was great, Eddie Vedder covering Tom Petty was kind of amazing, Nirvana with Post Malone was impressive to a point. Overall a pretty fun collection of performances.The Mars Volta- Played an unreleased album live… CRAZY! https://youtu.be/_N6aVhKi384 https://metalinjection.net/video/the-mars-volta-just-played-a-whole-new-currently-unannounced-album-live  SuggestsKillswitch Engage- This Consequence new album out last week. Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/CorrectionsStar Wars Eclipse/NetEase- The NetEase situation just seems to keep getting stickier. Star Wars Eclipse, the highly anticipated video game from Quantic Dream, might be facing the end of its journey. Reports suggest that its parent company, NetEase, is pulling back from overseas ventures and looking to offload studios, including Quantic Dream. Rumors of trouble aren't new for Eclipse— whispers of cancellation first popped up in 2022— but this latest move by NetEase has fans on edge. If confirmed, it'd join a growing list of scrapped Star Wars titles like Battlefront 3 and Star Wars 1313. No official word yet, so stay tuned for updates.~UPDATE~ Quantic Dream IS apparently unaffected by the restructuring at NetEase.https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-eclipse-canceled-netease Marvel Rivals- First, to address the NetEase releasing of the development team last week… according to one of the producers the team was more in charge of logistics and  HR type issues more than anything creative. “They were entitled, lazy, and woke.”  But the new update is those leaked characters are “real.” Meaning that all of those character you may or may not have heard about, are in SOME level of development, but that doesn't mean they will make it to playable status.https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/marvel-rivals-devs-confirms-roster-leaks-are-real-but-cautions-fans-that-datamined-characters-may-appear-or-may-not-appear-in-our-future-plans/ Fable- Delayed into 2026 by Microsoft.WB Games- WB has closed Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-reportedly-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego  TrailersMortal Kombat 1- https://youtu.be/rRlNmFDHQw4?si=G-ddMgYIEC9vqn0nGlacius… I mean T-1000 trailer. Killer Instinct is going to have somethings to say.~ALSO~ MK Pro Tournament Mexico happened. Javier took 4th. Nicolas 3rd, his twin ScorpionProcs 2nd SonicFox 1st.Tekken 8 - Anna Williams https://youtu.be/b6hYwWoOrDkMarch 31 early access. Rocket Launcher, PLUS  new moveset includes using that as a melee weapon as well as a ranged weapon. Reg ‘ol NewsMouthwashing- Indie horror game that has been QUICKLY gaining popularity, will now be jumping over to console. Not only will there be the obvious digital release, but the console releases (all current gen… even Switch 1…) will eventually get a physical release as well.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/horror-game-mouthwashing-will-land-on-consoles-later-this-year-204817692.html NVidia- 5070Ti launches and the supply issue persists. But the reviews seem to be luke warm at best.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidia-geforce-5070-ti-review-a-sensible-4k-powerhouse-for-749-140023082.html Apple V  - In an unprecedented move, Apple has completely disabled their ADP (Advanced Data Protection) in the UK. UK users no longer can encrypt their data using Apple's iCloud services. iMessage, passwords, health data, and other information Apple handles, will still be able to use end-to-end encryption. Users will have to turn their ADP off themselves in order to keep their iCloud accounts, due to the nature of end-to-end encryption, but will be allowed an unspecified “grace period.”https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-disables-iclouds-advanced-data-protection-feature-in-the-uk-173016447.html  SuggestsThioJoe- YT channel that has helped me in more than a few pinches. Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol NewsBatman relaunch- September will see ANOTHER Batman reboot. This time headed by the team of Matt Fraction (W) and Jorge Jimenez (A). Jimenez has talked about the work he is putting in on the feel of the city of Gotham. Some of the preview art feels like the Penguin a bit.https://cosmicbook.news/batman-new-costume-dc-comics-relaunch DC/Marvel Crossover- the Amalgam reprint event is, in fact leading to ANOTHER crossover event. Not a return of the Amalgam universe it would seem. Instead it will be a couple one-shot books, one called Marvel/DC and the other DC/Marvel obviously, to be released later this year. Any more details are being held very close to the chest.https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/comic-book-news/for-first-time-in-over-20-years-dc-and-marvel-comics-to-crossover-once-again-in-upcoming-pair-of-one-shots/ Wicked- New GN based on the original book that the stage production and subsequent movie is based on. Part 1 will be out on March 11. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/wicked-graphic-novel-first-look/ Pooluminati- New series, alongside the current Cody Ziglar run, written by Zac Gorman, Alexis Quasarano, with art from Enid Balm and Todd Nauck. Issue 1 goes on sale March 26.Deadpool and his daughter Ellie embark on an inter-dimensional adventure to prove they're worthy of joining the prestigious ranks of the Pooluminati. But what dark secrets will they unearth in the process? ~ALSO~All through March Marvel will be doing April Pool's Day variant covers for other books.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-deadpool-pooluminati-series-multiversal-deadpool-variants/ Krypto- Superman's superdog is getting his own book. A 5-issue series called Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton. First issue on shelves June 18. Ryan North (W) and Mike Norton (A).A heartfelt and moving view of humanity, good and bad, through the empathetic eyes of the ultimate outsider: a poor, lost dog, who just happens to have superpowers https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-krypto-the-superdog-getting-his-own-series/  SuggestsFoundation- science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in the Foundation Trilogy (which later expanded into the Foundation series). Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by Gnome Press in 1951. Collectively they tell the early story of the Foundation, an institute founded by psychohistorian Hari Seldon to preserve the best of galactic civilization after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. TV Shows Follow-ups/CorrectionsMoon Knight- Marvel's head of TV, Brad Winderbaum, has confirmed that the series will not be moving forward. https://cosmicbook.news/marvel-confirms-no-moon-knight-season-2 SAG Awards- Happened… Colin Ferrel won best actor for Penguin, and David Duchovney and Gillian Anderson reunited to present an award… that's all you need to know.Foundation- season 4 is happening. Though no word on when season 3 will premiere even though it is reportedly finished. https://deadline.com/2025/02/foundation-season-4-showrunner-ian-goldberg-writers-room-1236301501/  TrailersWalking Dead: Dead City- season 2 May 4 https://youtu.be/ewSY2KWW9t4  Reg ‘ol NewsMichelle Trachtenburg - Passed away this morning. She was 39. Not much is known yet, aside from the fact that she recently has a liver transplant, though it is not clear if that is connected in anyway.Avatar: Seven Havens- New Avatar animated series from Nickelodeon set to take place after the Legend of Korra series. The announcement comes on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the original series. ALSO, Nickelodeon will be producing Avatar shorts content on YT, a new season of their podcast Braving the Elements that focuses on the Korra story, releasing Book 2 Earth soundtrack, a live concert tour, with other live and in person content planned for SDCC, AS WELL AS new toys, books, and a mobile game titled Avatar Legends: Realms Collide.https://cosmicbook.news/avatar-seven-havens-nickelodeon-sequel-legend-of-korra Culture- Amazon has bought the rights for a book adaptation of the same name. From the sounds of it this will likely become Amazon's response to Star Trek.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-amazon-sci-fi-series-anti-star-trek-marvel-director-involved-consider-phlebas/  SuggestsBuffy the Vampire Slayeris an American supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. The concept is based on the 1992 film, also written by Whedon, although they are separate and unrelated productions.[12] Whedon served as executive producer and showrunner of the series under his production tag Mutant Enemy Productions. It premiered on March 10, 1997, on The WB and concluded on May 20, 2003, on UPN.STREAMING ON TUBI, DISNEY+,HULUMovies Follow-ups/CorrectionsConstantine 2- Keanu Reeves has confirmed in an interview that Gunn seems to have accepted the pitch and they are ready to move into the writing stage of the production. This will reteam Reeves with original Director Francis Lawrence. The pitch is for a direct sequel with the same Elseworlds version of the character, only darker.https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/constantine-2-keanu-reeves-script Kathleen Kennedy- OFFICIALLY STEPPING DOWN! Retiring by the end of 2025. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-1235282440/ Dune 3- Jason Momoa will return for the third installment… to the surprise of no one who read the books.Punisher- “Special Presentation” on Disney+. Not a new series as was assumed. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-punisher-disney-plus-special-presentation/  TrailersThunderbolts- IMAX trailer leaked onto X over the weekend. There are some clear “course correction” elements here. Not the least of which being the focus on Bucky. The only issue, potentially is how will this team of super soldiers take on a legitimate Avengers Level Threat in the Void (Evil Sentry)? Will this also be an answer to the Marvel issue of killing off their villains?https://t.co/xblEvBpor0 Batman Ninja VS Yakuza League- The sequel to one of the craziest Batman animated movies you have ever seen just got a release date and a trailer. And this one looks like it is going to be even bigger and wilder than the first. Digital release is March 18 and physical is April 15.https://youtu.be/QleeDtH_WWE Fear Street: Prom Queen- https://youtu.be/pDvUEuZZM04?si=Bi7shjdJYmv74EssWelcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school's wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of '88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.May 23 Reg ‘ol NewsBarney- A24 is making the big purple dinosaur into a live-action movie. Yes, A24 is doing a Barney movie. Actor Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) has been developing the story for years, and now has the backing of Mattel Films, and a partner in A24. So far the actor is only attached as producer, but is in talks to act in the film as well. No solid details on production or release date windows yet.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/barney-live-action-movie-updates-daniel-kaluuya-ayo-edebiri-a24/  SuggestsFear Street- Netflix series of American horror films based on R. L. Stine's book series of the same name. Involving slasher and supernatural elements, the films' overall story revolves around teenagers who work to break the curse that has been over their town for hundreds of years. The first three installments were directed by Leigh Janiak from scripts and stories she co-wrote with other contributors Rumor Mill Confirmations/RefutationsKathleen Kennedy- But does this one really count? New SourcesStar Wars- Kevin Feige is once again being rumored to step in as the head of Lucasfilm now that Kennedy is stepping down.Avengers- New sources are elaborating on the “evil doppelgangers” rumors. Now it is said that the doppelgangers will be agents of Doom, and will not APPEAR as evil. Instead they will look just like their 616 counterparts, and hilarity will ensue… or something. New RumorsHancock 2- To feature Michael B Jordan and Zendaya? Is also happening?Marvel- Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror inc all on hold.Agatha- Now there are rumors for a second season… X-Men- First movie post Avengers Secret Wars. Won't be an origin story for the team. Will also have a Disney+ live-action show tie in.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Ozzy Osbourne's Final Show adds more actsMarvel Rivals controversyNew Halo bookDumbledore cast for new MAX seriesClayface hits the Movie and Rumor sections both pretty hardAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  Music Follow-ups/CorrectionsNeil Gaiman- Newest accusations have drawn now Ex-Wife Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls) into the fray. https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/neil-gaiman-wisconsin-rape-suit.pdf Primus- New drummer John Hoffman announced. Just some dude from Shreveport LA… sweetThe Sword- 2 new shows added to their “Return” April 10 in Dallas TX. April 11 in San Antonio TX. New Music/VideoRise Against- Nod https://youtu.be/7WkrZi19q4UNew mix sound for the band. Lyrical'ly seems to meander, and at times it feels like is wanders into territory already covered in “Savior.”Underoath- New album announced. “The Place After This One” due out March 28th through MNRK Heavy.Allegaeon- Driftwood https://youtu.be/SrUZdqy7spAas much as I don't WANT to like these guys, they are just really damn good. This might not be as good as their last single, but still better than a lot of newer bands.ALSO ~ new album, The Ossuary Lens, due out April 4th on Metal Blade. Not a concept album per se, but all about different views on death.Peter Murphy- Swoon Feat Trent Reznor https://youtu.be/ZPOgRAQdbtQGoth royalty being great. Not much more to say.Callous Daoboys- Two-Headed Trout/The Demon of Unreality Limping Like a Dog https://youtu.be/wL5UpOrHTBYThe Daoboys getting a little more theatrical with not just their presentation, but also their writing and arrangements.ALSO~ New record, I Don't Want To See You In Heaven, due out May 19.Tetrarch- Never Again (Parasite) https://youtu.be/yLFNdIRwng4Modern Nu-Metal… still just feels rather middle of the road. Tours/FestivalsAttack Attack!- Roadside Rumble Tour. Support from Convictions, Downswing, and Uncured.Starts May 15 in Greensboro, NC through May 22 in Memphis TN.https://www.bandsintown.com/a/186318 Dropkick Murphys X Bad Religion- Summer of Discontent Tour. The Mainliners opening. Will run from July 22 in Spokane, WA through August 17 in Big Flats NY. Tickets go on sale the 20th 10 a.m. local time at www.dropkickmurphys.com  and www.badreligion.com.Black Sabbath- Ozzy's final live performance. July 5th in Birmingham UK. Metallica, GnR, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, Rival Sons. Plus a slew of vocalists and musicians will be lending their talents to the show as well.Summer of ‘99 & Beyond- Creed and Nickelback to headline. Friday July 18 and Saturday July 19 in East Troy WI. Tickets on sale Feb 21.https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700624A2E3B4183 Russian Circles X Pelican- Touring together starting March 3 at Delmar in St. Louis, MO and wraps up on March 22 at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, MN.ALSO ~ Pelican are releasing their first album in 6 years. Flickering Resonance, due out May 16.https://www.stubhub.com/russian-circles-tickets/performer/493440 Converge- have announced a handful of tour dates around the festivals they have already been announced on.https://jacobbannon.com/blogs/news/converge-announce-u-s-tour-dates-in-may-2025  Reg ‘ol NewsThe Melvins X Napalm Death- Not only are they touring together come April, but they have just announced a collaboration album titled Savage Imperial Death March, out this Sunday on vinyl. Other media at a later date.https://www.shoxop.com/  SuggestsSpiritbox- No Loss, No Love https://youtu.be/YfKlcLKDkz0?si=q9PUxksVuCsyKLZ8  Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/CorrectionsHelldivers 2 - New update that dropped last week added a new Terminid Strain to tussle with on Fenrir III. “The Predator Hunter is a specialized, evolved strain forged by the Terminids' extended exposure to The Gloom, enhancing their hunting abilities and turning them into even deadlier ambush predators. The Predator Hunter is a specialized, evolved strain forged by the Terminids' extended exposure to The Gloom, enhancing their hunting abilities and turning them into even deadlier ambush predators.”Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves- Adding Chun-Li and Ken later this year.https://youtu.be/h2JEb_ItQYY Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising- Season pass 2 announced.https://youtu.be/kamlq7O3t7Q?si=TuSFpYA12gi-vY9i Fortnite- Next season is called Lawless, and will feature Mortal Kombat characters Sub-Zero and Scorpion. Scorpion will be available for purchase in the store, and Sub-Zero is set to be a standard character in the battle pass. Meaning Sub-Zero will have up to 4 skins. Which has the community speculating as to what those skins will be.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fortnite-sub-zero-scorpion-mortal-kombat-skins/  Reg ‘ol NewsMarvel Rivals- The development team has all been laid off from NetEase Games.https://www.resetera.com/threads/marvel-rivals-director-shares-that-he-and-his-team-were-just-laid-off.1112481/ But that isn't stopping the game from moving forward. Human Torch and Thing gameplay was ALSO just released today. That and a new map will be coming Feb 21. Along with a reworking of how in game currency works. Once you have purchased the seasonal Battle Pass, and then accomplished all the goals, you can then use your Chrono Points for in game gold. The conversion ratio has yet to be revealed.https://thedirect.com/article/marvel-rivals-season-1-part-2-patch-notes-human-torch-thing-characters  SuggestsMarvel Rivals Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol NewsSpider-Man- Marvel Comics has sparked controversy by teasing the possible resurrection of Gwen Stacy, a character whose death in The Night Gwen Stacy Died (1973) remains one of Spider-Man's most defining moments. A newly released teaser image shows a shadowy figure standing over her grave with the tagline "NOTHING IS SACRED," leading to backlash from fans who argue that bringing her back would cheapen the emotional impact of her original demise. While Marvel has yet to confirm details, they have promised more information in the coming week, leaving readers divided over what this could mean for Spider-Man's story.Donny Cates- The creator of Knull is finally returning to the fray after 3 years of turmoil and trouble.“Just wanted to check in with all of you and let you know that your boy is back on the dance floor,” Cates shared on Instagram. “Expect announcements this summer. And then another one after that. What do you think? Anyone want to guess? If you get it right I'll buy your first issue.”  Well, “finally” might be a bit strong. Hulk as a spaceship was a little out there. But at least he is an original voice.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/donny-cates-comic-book-writer-return/ TMNT X Naruto- The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto" crossover comic series is set to conclude with its fourth issue later this fall. This collaboration between IDW Publishing and Viz Media brings together the Ninja Turtles and Naruto's Team 7 in a shared universe where New York City and the Hidden Leaf Village coexist. The storyline begins with April O'Neil's clandestine meeting with Tsunade, attracting attention from both Naruto's team and the Foot Clan, who believe April possesses valuable information on Baxter Stockman's mutation research. As the series progresses, tensions escalate, leading to an anticipated showdown between Naruto and the Turtles' arch-nemesis, Shredder. Cover artist Jorge Jiménez has unveiled a preview of the final issue's cover, depicting Naruto launching a Rasengan at Shredder, hinting at the climactic battle to come. Written by Caleb Goellner and illustrated by Hendry Prasetya, this fallhttps://comicbook.com/anime/news/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-naruto-crossover-shredder/ Halo: Empty Throne- 2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion.Out now.https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Empty-Throne/Jeremy-Patenaude/Halo/9781668052129  SuggestsInvisible Monstersis a novel by American writer Chuck Palahniuk, published in 1999. It is his third novel to be published, though it was his second written novel (after Insomnia: If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home Already). The novel was originally supposed to be Palahniuk's first novel to be published, but it was rejected by the publisher for being too disturbing. After the success of his novel Fight Club, Invisible Monsters was given a second chance, and a revised version of it was published. TV Shows Follow-ups/CorrectionsHalo- dropped by Paramount+ but picked up by Netflix… at least in other markets. Does this mean it's saved? No just means that Paramount is trying to make money on that stinker. March 1 https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/after-being-dropped-the-lesser-received-xbox-game-turned-tv-show-has-been-picked-up-by-netflix-coming-march-1 Harry Potter- John Lithgow cast as New Dumbledore.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/harry-potter-dumbledore-john-lithgow-tv-show-cast-concern/ Rings of Power- Season 3 confirmed… but why?? TrailersTwisted Metal S02- https://youtu.be/ptLE35Du2Dc?si=olB6RAZa3Ns-0ptJNo exact date beyond “Summer 2025.” Reg ‘ol NewsRobin Hood- MGM+ announced a new 10 episode series for the franchise. With Sean Bean cast already as the Sheriff Of Nottingham, and Jack Patten as Robin Hood. No official release date but it is expected later this year.https://cosmicbook.news/sean-bean-robin-hood-mgm-plus-series DnD- New series headed to Netflix.Titled Forgotten Realmshttps://deadline.com/2025/02/dungeons-dragons-series-the-forgotten-realms-netflix-shawn-levy-1236288182/  SuggestsTwisted Metal S01 - It may not be perfect, but it was fun. Catch up before season 2 hits and things get crazier.Movies Follow-ups/CorrectionsRed Sonja- The Matilda Lutz starring movie is FINALLY set for a release this year. No specific date just yet.https://deadline.com/2025/02/red-sonja-reboot-release-later-this-year-uk-deal-1236292579 Dune 3- Set for principle photography later this year. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/dune-3-filming-start-summer-2025-zendaya-schedule-issues-dune-messiah/  TrailersThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie- https://youtu.be/BtHUWHXfDyUnew Looney Tunes that ISN'T Coyote VS ACME… still looks pretty fun. March 14. And apparently the success of this movie is directly connected to the likelihood of Coyote being released. Reg ‘ol NewsMagic: the Gathering- Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment have joined to bring Magic:The Gathering into Live Action. Said to be TV AND Film adaptations in the pipeline. The first project is set to be a movie, but there are series lined up beyond that, assuming everything goes well.Clayface- The movie will follow “a B-movie actor who injects himself with a substance to keep himself relevant only to find out that he can reshape his face and form, becoming a walking piece of clay” The synopsis given by THR has been drawing comparisons to The Substance… oh brother.https://view.email.hollywoodreporter.com/?qs=7497a3ea37771efbc71905bcd94459cefaa96f0dd32abb7bb9b912c1ef7003b23f18daee7af93b7341836964f343221fda027da4b45a3eeaac5e3ad5a210edfd7b0e7e94327a8aa5 SuggestsStar Wars: The Ghost's Apprentice- AI Fanmade movie. That isn't all that good, outside of the incredible showcase of where AI is right now.https://youtu.be/KWlxMC0j498  Rumor Mill Confirmations/RefutationsHe-Man- According to leaked set images, the movie WILL be set (at least in part) on Earth. Oh Boy… Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man. New RumorsX-Men Casting- Margaret Qualley as RogueHunter Schafer as MystiqueElliot Page in an undisclosed roleSadie Sink as Jean Grey Clayface- Now rumored to be ditching the Monster-esque version that is most popular in the comics. Perhaps implying the Basil Karlo version originally created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane?~ALSO~ Rumors of Kick Ass 2's Jeff Waldow and Speak No Evil's James Watkins both being eyed to direct.Still on track for release Sept 11 of 2026.Henry Cavill- Now he is being rumored for Nova over at Marvel… I really think that with his Warhammer 40k stuff he will be FAR too busy to do anything with Marvel.Robert Pattinson- Marvel now rumored to be possibly casting the Twilight actor for a future project…Dune 4- Garreth Edwards (Rogue One) is rumored to be heading up the short list to direct. SPECULATIONThe MCU is about to get NUTS. With Captain America: Brave new world doing better than anticipated, the hype train is gearing up already. BUT SOON we will be getting recasts.  Hot take – NOT rebooting the MCU for the recasts.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

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It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Grok 2 for free?MORE As I Lay Dying news...Kidpool Coming to Marvel Comics from the movie.Fallout TV show castingDenzel Washington announces his involvement with the MCU...And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsGrammys - Metallica, Judas Priest, Gojira, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose, all nominated for metal performance. https://blabbermouth.net/news/grammy-awards-2025-metallica-judas-priest-and-gojira-among-best-metal-performance-nominees As I Lay Dying - Tim Lambesis is committing to festival dates in 2025 already. The band has taken a spot on the Friday bill for next year's Welcome to Rockville festival.New Music/VideoDax - Soldier Feat Tom Macdonald https://youtu.be/PYQqe27R2L0 appropriately released on Veteran's Day.All That Remains - Forever Cold https://youtu.be/U8D_WWkYDEw?si=oMSDvdx6g8KPSHAF still no release date for the new album release date. This is almost as good as Divine.Butcher Babies - Sincerity https://youtu.be/2t0clgPkJeg First single since Carla Harvey left. Instrumentally it seems that they are maturing.Malevolence - Trenches https://youtu.be/C4VDAkyfBK8 OLD SCHOOL hardcore style. Lyrically and stylistically.Tours/FestivalsDownload Festival 2025 - Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn set to headline the 3 days. Sex Pistols, Orbit Culture, Kim Dracula, Filter, Spiritbox, Machine Head - support from In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth. Starts April 5 in Oakland CA, runs through May 10 in Kelowna BC.Papa Roach and Rise Against - Rise of the Roach Tour. support from Underoath. Mar 20 Houston TX through Oct 5 West Palm Beach FLKing Diamond - 2 of their Canadian Tour dates have been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” Refunds are available forEdmonton Alberta and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Nov 20th and 21st respectively.https://blabbermouth.net/news/king-diamonds-shows-in-edmonton-and-saskatoon-canceled-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances Unto Others - Make up tour. Nov 15 in Spokane WA through Dec 13 in LA. Band says that there are MORE touring plans through 2025.https://www.stubhub.com/unto-others-tickets/performer/101881175 Cattle Decapitation - Shadow of Intent, Revocation, Vulvodynia. EU tour Jan 23 in Nuremberg Germany though Feb 23 in Tilburg Netherlands.https://www.stubhub.com/cattle-decapitation-tickets/performer/100271093 Reg ‘ol NewsGuns N Roses - Greatest hits compilation album has officially spent 700 weeks on the billboard top 100. Only the 8th band to ever do that.https://loudwire.com/guns-n-roses-eighth-700-week-album-chart-record/ Heilung - The band are scheduling a hiatus after their August 17 2025 show. No location for the final show has been given but they will be touring until then. The Hiatus is not permanent, but there is no scheduled end yet either.https://www.stubhub.com/heilung-tickets/performer/100279596 Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsNew Steam Deck - Well yes and no. No there is not going to be new hardware. It IS going to be the same hardware in a white shell. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/new-steam-deck-white-oled-announced-valve/ Nintendo Switch 2 - WILL be backward compatible. BUT the question remains, will it be FULL back-compat, or will it be only for digital purchases? https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-news-confirmed/ Halo 2 - PC Players now have access to the E3 2003 demo on MCC. With help from Halo Studios, modding group Digsite are celebrating 20 years of Halo 2 in style. https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=3360515088 Palworld - The Pokemon lawsuit got an update. The patents are directly related to the mechanics of catching and riding the creatures. Technically the filing was not completed until months AFTER Palworld's release last year, the process was started in 2021 before Arceus' release. BIG strange note, the Pokemon Company and Nintendo are suing for 5M Yen, or about $65.000 US in TOTAL.https://www.pocketpair.jp/news/20241108 Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster - Free Demo up on the big 3 (Steam, Xbox, PS5) Game proper still costs $50.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-360-classic-game-free-download/ TrailersKnock Off - https://youtu.be/aDyHc6aEyTg toy fighting game. This looks like it could be pretty damn cool. Demo out now https://knockoffthegame.com Mortal Kombat 1 - Ghostface kombat kast happens after I film.Reg ‘ol NewsNvidia GeForce Now - The tech GIANT is changing things up on their cloud gaming service. Most notably a 100-hour playcap for users, which comes out to about 3.5 hours a day. According to Nvidia this should only effect about 4% of their player-base. HOWEVER, this will only take effect for CURRENT players (whose accounts are active and in good standing before Dec 31 2024) in January of 2026. Assuming the accounts stay in good standing.https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/nvidias-upgrading-geforce-nows-usd10-tier-with-1440p-and-ultrawide-resolutions-but-the-only-extra-ultimate-users-get-is-a-new-100-hour-play-limit/ https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-performance-membership/ SEGA - Following last week's BIG L from the US Copyright Office, denying access to historical games for researchers, SEGA has just announced that they will be delisting over 70 games from digital storefronts. To include; Crazy Taxi, NiGHTS Into Dreams, Jet Set Radiohttps://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/in-a-blow-to-retro-video-game-access-sega-to-delist-dozens-of-classic-titles-from-virtual-storefronts-including-crazy-taxi-nights-into-dreams-and-jet-set-radio/ Death Stranding - Director's Cut secretly released on the Xbox on the 7th. Kojima Productions now officially holds ALL the rights to the game and can do whatever they want with it! $20 for a short time in the game shop.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/death-stranding-directors-cut-xbox-series-x/ Freevee - The free streamer will be sunset, in favor of moving all the content onto Prime video, on the 15$ subscription tier.https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/amazon-sunsets-freevee-platform-for-ad-supported-streaming-video-000614080.html XA - Grok might be free on X soon, with limitations. 10 Grok2 questions and 20 Grok2-mini questions every 2 hours.https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/10/x-is-testing-a-free-version-of-ai-chatbot-grok/ WB Games Troubles - There have NOT been any proper Batman games, or MK games, or anything like that. They are simply FOCUSING on franchises that make them money. David Zaslav said that they would be focusing on proven franchises in a recent earnings call.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsKidpool & Spider-Boy - New book (W) Christopher Yost and (A) Nathan Stockman, Chris Campana, and Jed Dougherty are bringing Ryan Reynolds daughter to the comics. Now there are 2 Kidpools in the Marvel Comics universe. The original Xavier misfit, and Wanda Wilson, who joined the Deadpool Corps in the Void. On sale Dec 25.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/deadpool-wolverine-kidpool-joins-marvel-universe-spider-boy/ Heavy Metal - Heavy Metal magazine is relaunching with a fresh start under new ownership and management. Issue 1 is set to feature nearly 200 pages of iconic Heavy Metal content, kicking off with a Kickstarter campaign that will offer exclusive rewards like limited edition covers, art prints, and merch. The new team aims to restore Heavy Metal's legendary status after a hiatus that left many fans and creators feeling disappointed. To make amends, they've settled debts with past creators and are addressing missed subscriptions and orders. The website and store are being revamped, and subscribers will soon receive updates about their accounts. Fans are invited to reach out for support, and the team expresses gratitude for their patience and excitement for the upcoming issue.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heavymetal/heavy-metal-magazine-1 Boxing - TidalWave Comics is launching a new comic series focused on legendary boxers, kicking off with FAME: Mike Tyson ahead of the Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. This comic delves into Tyson's colorful life, from being hypnotized to suppress empathy in the ring to his love for pet tigers and his iconic face tattoo. Upcoming releases include Tribute: Muhammad Ali on January 17, celebrating Ali's birthday, and FAME: Manny Pacquiao on December 11. Publisher Darren G. Davis noted the success of TidalWave's sports comics, highlighting recent biographies of icons like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Fans can access these comics both in stores and digitally on platforms like Kindle, ComiXology, and iTunes.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/mike-tyson-and-muhammad-ali-life-stories-gets-the-comic-book-treatment/ TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsFallout - Season 2 just added Macaulay Culkin to its cast. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-season-2-home-alone-star-macaulay-culkin/ TrailersMayfair Witches - https://youtu.be/3MNwkfKwNwY season 2 Jan 5 2025 on AMC. Forgot to mention last week.Marvel's What If… - https://youtu.be/umiKiW4En9g season 3 Dec 22MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsCaptain America: Brave New World - Giancarlo Esposito has revealed that the movie is going back for another round of reshoots.Black Panther 3 - Denzel Washington has revealed that he is involved with the project… Also he revealed that there IS GOING to be a third Black Panther movie. No official announcement from Marvel yet, but this seems pretty definitive. Claims that Ryan Coogler is writing whatever his role is just for Denzel.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/black-panther-3-marvel-denzel-washington-role/ TrailersCaptain America: Brave New World - https://youtu.be/1pHDWnXmK7Y Feb 14. RED HULK ACTION!Mission Impossible Final Reckoning - https://youtu.be/NOhDyUmT9z0 May 23 2025. Conclude Ethan Hunt's storyNutcrackers - https://youtu.be/5iBuf0Sq-cw New Ben Stiller comedy on Hulu. Nov 29.Little Mermaid - https://youtu.be/O1dfTzpfXdo Lionsgate Horror movie.Reg ‘ol NewsTony Todd - Candyman has passed at age 69. Cause not given yet.https://deadline.com/2024/11/tony-todd-dead-candyman-1236171521/ Wicked - New Mattel toys print the WRONG web address on the box for Barbie dolls promoting the new musical in theaters this Thanksgiving.Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION:Joker - New Batman spinoff series in the works due to the success of Penguin. Said to take place between the second and third Batman movies in Matt Reeves' universe. Gunn has unequivocally denied even DISCUSSIONS concerning such a series.CONFIRMATION: Game of thrones - Movie really in the works. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/hbo-boss-game-of-thrones-movie-george-rr-martin-dragon-criticisms-1236207916/ New RumorsThunderbolts VS Dark Avengers - That infamous asterisk on the release slate rears its ugly head. Now being rumored to be there because they are considering calling the movie Dark Avengers instead of Thunderbolts.Deadpool & Wolverine - Now there is a rumor about a SECOND movie??Star Wars - Proper episodes 10, 11, 12 supposedly in the works. But no details as to their association with the Skywalker Saga. Simon Kinberg said to be spearheading the trilogy.~ALSO~Daisy Ridley said to be reprising Rey in MULTIPLE new Star Wars movies coming up.Superman - Gunn's new Superman movie rumored to feature Bizzarro to some degree. Reports of seeing his suit on set. Unable to confirm.Sonic the Hedgehog - Shadow now rumored to be getting a live-action feature film.Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Remake headed to the Switch? According to a leak from a Russian retailer.Idle Hands - Sony rumored to be making a remake.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Netflix and Amazon implement new AI bitsNew horror movie trailersNew Joe Hill short storyAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsAs I Lay Dying - Tim Lambesis FINALLY responds. Acknowledges the environment has been toxic, and it trying to make that better for the next crew. Says that everyone leaving was due to Phil Sgrosso's decision to leave, which is odd considering his was the LAST announcement made. https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-lambesis-admits-unhealthy-environment-within-as-i-lay-dying-led-to-split-with-his-bandmates Devildriver - Dez updates fans on positive health news. https://metalinjection.net/news/dez-fafara-gives-positive-health-update-promises-new-devildriver-coal-chamber New Music/VideoNeon Nightmare - They Look Like Shadows ttps://youtu.be/OyfYpMF8s_g?si=dDmFIwFE6vEScDvD More goth metal awesomeness… the video plays out like an 80s horror movie too. Faded Dream album out now. ALSO this video reveals the man behind the music. Nate Garrett from Spirit Adrift. Pre-Order the album!! https://www.20buckspin.com/collections/neon-nightmare Molotov Solution - Devour The Children https://youtu.be/HJxA5h0_L4Y politically charged deathcore. Very vocal heavy mix, but otherwise REALLY good. First new music since 2011. Title track from upcoming record.Extreme - Small Town Beautiful https://youtu.be/SIwU9T-SbdE trying to recapture that “More Than Words” spirit it seems. Not bad though.No Cure - Don't Need Your Help https://youtu.be/0tQ9RyLSAnw Bleeding Through labelmates. Featuring Jesse Clark of Wielded Steel and Nick Chance of Beautiful Child Of God. THAT is crushing!Paradise Slaves - A Fever to Defeat https://youtu.be/Tn_Iaj84phY featuring Joel Stroetzel's little brother Tyler, and 36 Crazyfists vocalist Brock Lindow. Kind of like a more melodic Crazyfists.Tours/FestivalsJudas Priest - 12-date trek will kick off on June 14, 2025 in Oslo, Norway and conclude on July 20, 2025 in Oberhausen, Germany.https://blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-announces-shield-of-pain-2025-european-tour Slipknot - EU Tour. June 4 in Sweden through June 28 in Spain for Resurrection Fest.https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-announces-june-2025-european-tour Headbanger's Boat 2025 - LoG, Devildriver, Kublai Khan, Fear Factory, Obituary, Clutch MOREhttps://www.headbangersboat.com Reg ‘ol NewsQuincy Jones - Grammy winning producer passes at 91. The cause was not disclosed.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/quincy-jones-dead-grammy-winning-producer-1236199322/ KsE - New song “The Consequence” set for release Nov 20th.https://blabbermouth.net/news/killswitch-engage-announces-new-single-the-consequence Shadows Fall - Promise a new song in December.https://blabbermouth.net/news/shadows-fall-to-release-brand-new-song-next-month Slipknot - New logo… WTF?? Seems to ONLY be on certain limited merch.Limp Bizkit - Currently in the studio for a new record. John Otto LOST A TON OF WEIGHT!!SuggestsIron Never Lies - Now 6 episodes deep. This is a REALLY great podcast for fitness minded metalheads. Hosted by Brandon Schiepetti from Bleeding Through.Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsNetflix - After closing their AAA game studio, they now are opening an AI game studio… nice…?Reg ‘ol NewsAmazon Prime - Amazon will now include AI generated recaps and summaries for shows. But they SWEAR they will be spoiler free.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/prime-video-x-ray-artificial-intelligence-tv-show-recaps-1236199827/ Hogwarts Legacy 2 - Officially in the works, and will tie into the reboot tv show, creating a connected universe.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/hogwarts-legacy-2-harry-potter-tv-show/ Mass Effect - Dragon Ages: Veilgard is not getting DLC, because BioWare is turning focus to Mass Effect 5.SuggestsDUHComic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsCalico - Mike Baron's new book. Book 2 is a 48 page double issue also featuring writer HH German. Kickstarter goes live Nov 12.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sigmacomics/here-comes-calico-prologue-for-book-2 Sherlock Holmes: Leviathan - ANOTHER new book from Mike Baron with art from Richard Bonk. Crowdfund campaign runs through Jan 3. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sherlock-holmes-leviathan Ushers - New Joe Hill book. Short story.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218362004-ushers SuggestsPenguin: Pain and Prejudice. 2011 by Gregg HurwitzTV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsGen V - season 2 has finished principal photography. To be released in 2025. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/gen-v-stars-confirm-major-update-about-season-2-of-the-boys-spinoff-series/ Lanterns - Garret Dillahunt has joined the cast of the Max series. https://thathashtagshow.com/2024/11/01/garret-dillahunt-lanterns-recurring-role/ TrailersStar Wars: Skeleton Crew - https://youtu.be/f19gfOMZTtg meh… though that's better than GAH! Still looks like fun though. The song choice is interesting… why go with something from the 80s like that? Even if it IS in Huttese. Begins Dec 3.Mayfair Witches - https://youtu.be/3MNwkfKwNwY season 2 Jan 5 2025 on AMC.The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - https://youtu.be/p1DH9-prniI season 3. Daryl and Carol in SPAIN.Landman - https://youtu.be/wXzhEhCOlnM New Taylor Sheridan series in Texas with Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and John Hamm. Paramount+ Nov 17.SuggestsPenguin - Just keeps giving!MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsPinocchio: Unstrung - Started casting with Robert Englund and Richard Brake. Brake will be Geppetto, while Englund's role has not been revealed. https://comicbook.com/horror/news/pinocchio-slasher-movie-recruits-horror-icons-robert-englund-richard-brake/ Twilight of the Dead - The George A Ramero zombie movie that is supposed to be the conclusion to the filmmaker's oeuvre is FINALLY casting after 7 years in the making, and after it's creator's passing. Mila Jovovich and Betty Gabriel have both been cast for the film, to work with Brad Anderson (Session 9) as director. Suzanne Romero has been working with screen writers Joe Knetter, Robert L Lucas, and Paolo Zelati, who were working with Gorge previous to his passing. https://deadline.com/2024/11/milla-jovovich-betty-gabriel-george-a-romero-zombie-movie-twilight-of-the-dead-1236164891/ TrailersDo Not Open - https://youtu.be/947I6zKNVfI New horror movie about the dangers of tech… not original, but looks interesting.Heart Eyes - https://youtu.be/P6rkV4NVrOg new Valentine's Day horror movie from the Freaky and Happy Death Day studio. Feb 7 2025. Looks SUPER gory…Presence - https://youtu.be/XfSNmYhV8Xc New Steven Soderbbergh horror movie. Jan 24 2025Reg ‘ol NewsLego: Ninjago - Live-action movie in the works? Kevin and Dan Hageman, who are responsible for the Ninjago animated series, are working on a new movie for Universal. To be part of a larger live-action slate of Lego movies all in development at Universal.https://deadline.com/2024/10/lego-ninjago-movie-kevin-hageman-dan-hageman-in-works-universal-1236163709/ Gundam - Live-action movie in the works. Jim Mickle chosen to write and direct by Legendary and Bandai Namco Filmworks.https://deadline.com/2024/10/gundam-movie-sweet-tooth-jim-mickle-1236163584/ House of the Dead - NEW movie in the works. THIS time from Paul WS Anderson. The MK ‘95 director (Resident Evil, Monster Hunter) will also co-write.https://deadline.com/2024/10/house-of-the-dead-movie-paul-w-s-anderson-sega-game-1236163599/ Orphan - A third movie in the franchise has been announced. Star Isabelle Fuhrman is set to return as the titular “orphan.” The writer and director from the second movie, Orphan: First Kill, David Coggeshall and William Brent Bell, will also be returning.https://variety.com/2024/film/global/orphan-3-official-lionsgate-isabelle-fuhrman-1236199428/ The Substance - Finally available to stream. Only it's on Mubi… who has Mubi? You can sign up for a 7-day free trial through Amazon Prime, or just purchase the movie on Prime directly.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/how-to-watch-the-substance-online-streaming-1236199912/#article-comments Godzilla - New Toho movie in the works from the director that gave us Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki. Will be the 38th Godzilla movie.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/new-godzilla-movie-takashi-yamazaki-1236051588/ Cliffhanger - Reboot in the works. Sylvester Stallone was originally attached to star, has left the project. Starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan (replacing Stallone). Original movie was out in 1993.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cliffhanger-reboot-lily-james-pierce-brosnan-1236050367/ Emily the Strange - Feature length animated movie in the works from WB and Bad Robot.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/emily-the-strange-animated-movie-warner-bros-1236049005/ SuggestsAddams Family Valuesa 1993 American supernatural black comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Paul Rudnick, based on the characters created by Charles Addams. It is the sequel to The Addams Family (1991). The film features almost all the main cast members from the original filmRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Agatha All Along - Aubrey Plaza's character IS Lady Death. And no one cares…New RumorsAgent Venom - Said to be in the works ALREADY! Flash Thompson the new host. Also said to be set for release PRE-Secret Wars, with ties to the Scarlet Witch, AND the Sinister Six that has been on the back burner forEVER.Game of Thrones - MOVIE in the works according to the trades. Said to be an extension of the HBO series. Weiss and Bennioff wanted to end the series originally with a 3-part movie…Wolverine - New game from Insomniac likely pushed back, as it is said that they have decided to “go in a new direction,” and are replacing the creative director and the game director on the project, Brian Horton. Now the Ratchet and Clank directors are in charge. Days of Thunder - Tom Cruise is apparently just trying to stay as busy as possible. This on top of Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning, and the Top Gun: Maverick sequel?Fantastic Four - Sub-title changed to First Contact from First Steps.Death/Wiccan - Both characters are rumored to see a series based on one or both of them. Pilots for both?Agatha - Season 2???Blade - Eyeing the November 2026 release date on the Marvel release slate.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!One of the world's biggest bands just lost their drummer.IG and Facebook are robbing your video qualityDeadpool and Wolverine return to comics TOGETHERNetflix is doing an English language version of one of their best series.Lord of the Rings bringing back an actor from the dead, WITHOUT AIAre we getting a Deadpool Christmas special?And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsAs I Lay Dying - Now THE ENTIRE BAND has left, minus long time guitar player Phil Sgrosso. And even THAT is questionable. This has caused the band to pull out of their EU tour, and might affect their upcoming album release.PLUSIt gets better… the reunion album, Shaped By Fire, has now been pulled from streaming. https://youtu.be/QSh-X7uQOnM https://loudwire.com/as-i-lay-dying-first-comment-members-rumors/ New Music/VideoTom Green - Det Er Done Tonight https://youtu.be/FpUfgGgU0hY Why is he just good at being so dang entertaining?Vera Farmiga - The Yagas - The Crying Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ4mh3uNw48&pp=ygUVdmVyYSBmYXJtaWdhIG5ldyBzb25n not bad… very atmospheric.Filth - Opp Stoppers https://youtu.be/DUl3DPXdCBY THIS feels like a more appropriate successor to the “Modern NU Metal” title.Venamoris - Spiderweb https://youtu.be/mjA_zqAm3KQ Dave Lombardo new project with his wife Paula. Weird reverb heavy drum mix, considering who is playing those drums. Kind of a trip-hop vibe.Avenged Sevenfold - Halloween https://youtu.be/wD1YX_olRj8 Acoustic??? Shadows does an interesting vocal performance too… very much NOT expected on either front. The vocals leave something to be desired.Skulls https://youtu.be/4Bthu4MXSOM Somehow the vocals are better here. THIS is more of what a Misfits cover should sound like. Almost Tiger Army-esque.The Halo Effect - March of the Unheard https://youtu.be/9ZG2matuCUM Former In Flames. 2 minutes of an almost 5 min song as intro though? Vocals feel like they belong in a different song.Linkin Park - Over Each Other https://youtu.be/fSHoePrnmMw Teenage angst center-stage again.Tours/FestivalsWhen We Were Young ‘25 - Oct 18 2025 Las Vegas. VIP Cabanas available with layaway payments with $19.99 down. Panic At The Disco, Blink 182, Weezer, The Offspring. Why is Kublai Khan on this bill? Or The Plot In You?https://blabbermouth.net/news/panic-at-the-disco-and-blink-182-to-headline-2025-edition-of-when-we-were-young-festival Killswitch Engage - Support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit for a King, and Frozen Soul. Starts March 5th in Nashville TN, through April 12 in Portland MN. Presale starts Wednesday 30th.http://www.killswitchengage.com Alice Cooper - Another leg of the Too Close For Comfort tour announced. Jan 31 in Augusta GA through Feb 11 in St Augustine FL.https://alicecooper.com/tour/ Reg ‘ol NewsPrimus - Drummer Tim Alexander quits the band. This is not the first time, first in 96, then again in 2010. The band was informed via email 2 weeks-ish ago on the 17th. Going forward at this point they will utilize members from Claypool's other projects in Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade. Alexander cites a lack of passion for playing music…https://blabbermouth.net/news/drummer-tim-herb-alexander-quits-primus-again Upon a Burning Body - canceled the rest of their tour with Mushroomhead, including a solo headlining show in Kentucky on Oct 27. It seems their guitar player had a family emergency.https://loudwire.com/upon-a-burning-body-drop-mushroomhead-tour/ SuggestsMisfits - Legacy of BrutalityOne of the CLASSIC all-time punk records. Maybe not their highest profile album, but the one that gave us “Halloween” and that's worth a LOT.STAND OUT TRACKS: Halloween, American Nightmare, Some Kinda Hate, Who Killed Marilyn.Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsFallout London - The fan-made DLC for Fallout 4 has officially been downloaded over 1 Million times. https://gog.prowly.com/360385-fallout-london-reaches-1-million-owners-on-gog TrailersMortal Kombat 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_ypb5noEMg Ghostface tease. Nov 19th.Reg ‘ol NewsInstagram - Video quality is being decreased on less popular videos. If your video doesn't reach a certain popularity over a given amount of time, then it will stream at a lower quality than you uploaded. If it should pick up in popularity, the quality will be returned.https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/27/instagram-is-lowering-video-quality-for-unpopular-videos/ Valve - in a rare show of understanding. Valve has announced that they will NOT be releasing yearly iterations of their hardware, to be fair to gamers. In an interview Valve designers Lawrence Yang and Yazan Aldehayyat, said that they will instead wait for a “generation leap” before releasing new hardware.https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-rejects-yearly-cadence-of-steam-deck-updates-to-be-fair-to-gamers SuggestsWhat do you got for ME??Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsDeadpool/Wolverine - Much as was predicted, the 8 part Weapon X-Traction series from the summer is now turning into an ongoing series. Writer Benjamin Percy (X-Force) and artist Joshua Cassera (X-Men) are the reactive team.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/deadpool-and-wolverine-comic-marvel-series-first-look/ Alien: Romulus - a prequel book to the moderate hit movie is on its way from 20th Century Studios and Marvel. (W) Zac Thompson and (A)Daniel Picciotto are the creative team collaborating with movie director Fede Alvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues for the story.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/alien-romulus-prequel-story-explained-remus-sation-xenomorph-outbreak/ The Rise of Hellfire - Stranger Things prequel mini-series from Dark Horse. (W)Jody Houser (Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins) Eric Campbell (Dungeons & Dragons Worlds and Realms) (A) Diego Galindo (Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons) (C) Diana Sousa (Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins) (L) Nate Piekos, will be a Dungeons and Dragons tie in book. The story is a retelling of the campaign that got Eddie Munson hooked on D&D, and also recruited Dustin, Mike, and Lucas.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/eddie-munson-returns-stranger-things-dungeons-and-dragons-crossover/ Star Wars: Legacy of Vader - New Kylo Ren ongoing book that takes place between TLJ and TRoS. Destined for shelves February 2 2025. (W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross.https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-kylo-ren-return-marvel-comics-darth-vader-legacy/ Trick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours - A sequel of sorts to the cult classic film. Anthological in nature, like the film, Michael Doughtery has teamed with comic book creators for more stories set in the world established in the movie. The kickstarter is running now, and the book is expected to be released next october.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/trick-r-treat-witching-hour SuggestsChilling Adventures of Sabrina - The book that the series is based on. Sabrina's 16th birthday is on Oct 31st, when she must swear her fealty to the Dark Lord or be outcast from her coven for her mortal friends and boyfriend, Harvey. (W) Roberto Aguirre-Sacasahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23308488-chilling-adventures-of-sabrina-vol-1 TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsTim Pool - didn't end IRL after all. Instead he did some “cut-backs” and fired a bunch of staff. Some of whom are now going over to The Quartering.Good Omens - Instead of a third and final season, we will be getting a feature length episode to finish the story. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/good-omens-season-3-final-season-episode-movie-neil-gaiman/ Tomb Raider - Netflix series gets a second season.Fallout - Amazon's second season begins principal photography in November!!TrailersDune: Prophecy - FORGOT last week! https://youtu.be/CzVHWNosS2o THIS is the good stuff!Earth Abides - https://youtu.be/glHe-86W-4c Post-apocalyptic WITHOUT zombies? Interesting… MGM+ DEC 1.Reg ‘ol NewsSimpsons X NFL - on Dec 9 the Simpsons will be crossing over with the NFL for the Bengals and Cowboys game. The event will be broadcast in real-time, with Original characters from the Simpsons interacting with players, coaches, etc. There will also be new original clips before during and after the game of Simpsons material. VOD will go live 12 hours after, and will be on Disney+, ESPN, and all the subsidiaries that make sense.https://youtu.be/EsBwXy86WKk Squid Game - English language version of the series is now in the works at Netflix. David Fincher set to develop, and presumably showrun.https://deadline.com/2024/10/squid-game-david-fincher-tv-series-1236159538/ SuggestsTeacup - There is some oddly familiar territory here. Strange parallels between From, but definitely its own beast. This is a different kind of isolation-horror. A little easier on the nervous system.STREAMING ON: PeacockMoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsRunning Man - Michael Cera cast alongside Emilia Jones to join Glen Powell in the Edgar Wright directed film. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/michael-cera-cast-running-man-remake-glen-powell/ TrailersWerewolves - https://youtu.be/AzdnfFLNP0o Frank Grillo new movie. This December 6th. PRACTICAL effects? Heaven forbid.Reg ‘ol NewsPredator - Disney owned 20th Century Studios has confirmed 2 more Predator movies in the works. With a tease of a possible AVP movie…With the success of Predator Prey, they basically gave Trachtenburg the greenlight for anything. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/predator-movie-an-alien-sequel-speed-3-1236042464/ Scary Movie - Keenen Ivory, Shawn, and Marlon Waynes will be reuniting with Rick Alvarez to write and produce a reboot to the parody horror movie that started it all. These are the writers of the original movie and its immediate sequel. After that Miramax bought out the franchise and the Waynes' have been absent since.https://deadline.com/2024/10/scary-movie-wayans-brothers-1236160945/ Trick ‘r Treat - Creator Michael Dougherty said in the recently released commentary track for the new Blu-Ray 4k release that the sequel is still in the works. The script is in a good place, but he wants to do it under the right conditions and on his own terms.https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3837501/trick-r-treat-2-michael-dougherty-provides-latest-update-in-new-4k-commentary-track/ Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirrim - When the movie hits theaters on Dec 13, there will be a familiar, but unexpected, voice in the cast. The late great Christopher Lee. Producer Philippa Boyens secured the rights from the family of the actor, and instead of doing some AI trickery, they will be using unused audio from his time as Saruman in Peter Jackson's movies.https://screenrant.com/lord-rings-war-rohirrim-movie-saruman-voice-christopher-lee/ SuggestsHocus Pocus - A classic at this point. Just an all around good time.STREAMING ON: Disney+Rumor MillNew SourcesSpider-Man 4 - New sources suggest that Knull and Venom WON'T be in Spider-Man 4.New RumorsPredator - Second Predator movie said to be animated anthology movie.Mandalorian & Grogu - supposedly finished filming.Deadpool Christmas - Some promo shots have recently surfaced leading to speculation of a Christmas special. This seems more likely to be holiday PROMO than a special.MCU - Rushing to end the Multiverse Saga. Said to be pausing ALL other projects that don't further that cause, minus Spider-Man 4.~ALSO~2 NEW universes? Not only are we supposedly getting Battleworld, but also ANOTHER universe created BY RDJ Doom, as a means to trick Peter Parker.Midnight Sons - The Blade delay is now being attributed to the creation of the Midnight Sons team in the MCU.Captain Hydra - NEW SOURCE says that Chris Evans is going to be returning to the MCU, this time as captain Hydra.Martian Manhunter - Mahershala Ali reportedly in talks to play John Jones in the DCU.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!LOTS of new musicNetflix bows out of gaming... kindaElon sued AGAINJoe Rogan to interview Donald TrumpAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. https://youtu.be/ekr2nIex040 CATCHY AF!! But that is par for the course with Bruno Mars. Apparently the lyrics (and title) are a play on words for a Korean drinking game. Rose from Blackpink.Cradle of Filth - Malignant Perfection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiF-PAt6N9U surprisingly restrained for a Cradle song. Trying to rekindle Nymphetamine? Video is VERY fitting for the season.Dead Icarus - 1 Million Days https://youtu.be/EjBGU-hF4js MUCH more Atreyu than anything previously released. This has Curse vibes all over it, even the video.Better Lovers - Love as an Act of Rebellion https://youtu.be/5qCT4puiPJY I almost like these guys as much as Miss Machine era Dillinger… almost. What is with the 4:3 aesthetic these days?Bloodywood - Nu Delhi https://youtu.be/A3C9NwGKgq4?si=k5I2p2CYtUofhYfE A little less on the NU sound. Still well put together, if slightly forgettable.Breaking Benjamin - Awaken https://youtu.be/cHj8PtRdMQk Decent breakdown/solo section, but don't believe the hype. NOT extra heavy.Loss Becomes - Broken Mirrors Feat Jesse Leach https://youtu.be/_dTIV7xI9jM THIS is how you use a Jesse Leach vocal spot.Tours/FestivalsJerry Cantrell - Runs from Jan 31 through March 9. Support from Filter.https://jerrycantrell.com/ Claudio Simonetti's Goblin - Oct 31 through Dec 15. Screening Demons in select cities.https://goblinsimonetti.com/tour-dates Reg ‘ol NewsIron Maiden - Paul Di'anno passed at 66. The band's first vocalist on their debut “Iron Maiden” and “Killers.” His years long battle with Lymphedema seems to have ended. Official documentary coming in 2025.https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-iron-maiden-singer-paul-dianno-dead-at-66 https://blabbermouth.net/news/official-paul-dianno-documentary-coming-in-2025 Papa Roach - Jacoby Shaddix says the next record “makes sense” to be a heavy record. The heaviest record they have ever done he claims. Seems like another trend hop to me.https://blabbermouth.net/news/jacoby-shaddix-says-it-feels-natural-for-papa-roach-to-lean-into-heavy-sound-on-next-album As I Lay Dying - Bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left the band, with a very curt exit statement on his socials. This can't be an issue with Lambesis' past, this has to be just Tim being difficult to work with at this point.https://blabbermouth.net/news/bassist-vocalist-ryan-neff-quits-as-i-lay-dying Static-X - Hoping to release the documentary “Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, and Regeneration of Static-X” in 2025. https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-is-hoping-to-release-evil-disco-the-rise-fall-and-regeneration-of-static-x-documentary-in-2025 SuggestsKorn - Self TitledReleased in ‘94.  From the haunting intro of “Blind” to the twisted, primal aggression in “Clown” and “Daddy,” the album is a sonic trip through the dark corners of the mind. Its themes of isolation, fear, and inner torment align perfectly with the spooky season. Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsNetflix - Closing their AAA gaming studio. Team Blue has been shuddered with 90 projects in various stages of development, and with staff that included Joseph Staten (Halo) and Rafael Grassetti (God of War). https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-team-blue-socal-studio Phasmophobia - Set for Xbox Series and Playstation 5/ VR2 Oct 29th. Multi-player horror FINALLY making its way onto consoles. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/aaaaaah-phsamophobia-haunts-consoles-this-month-182546124.html https://youtu.be/BLCwws1HnYA Reg ‘ol NewsHalo 2 - Project Cartographer (MOD) is rolling out a Spooky event for Halloween. You can now play as a skeleton in Halo 2.https://www.cartographer.online Elon VS Bladerunner - Alcon Entertainment has accused Elon of copyright infringement over an image included in the Cybercab/Robotaxi event earlier this month. Calling the image “nearly identical” to images from the movie.https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/21/elon-musk-tesla-wbd-blade-runner-ai-robotaxi-.html Ford X Tesla - The free Ford adapter the company gave out to connect to Tesla chargers. There is a long term issue with the current adaptors that will negatively affect charge times over time. They will be issuing replacements “in the coming weeks.”https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/ford-tells-ev-owners-to-stop-using-its-free-tesla-supercharger-adapters-120023623.html Nintendo Beta - The strange beta test for Nintendo has gone live for people on the beta list. Seems that Nintendo is trying their hand at an MMORPG, with their unique twist. Kinda seems like Second Life meets Starfield. You are basically populating a planet.https://playtest-p.nintendo.com/en-us SuggestsMK1 - Halloween Towers running all week.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsBatman: Hush 2 - Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb confirmed at NYCC the sequel to one of the classic all-time Batman stories will be coming out in 2025. Set to happen within the ongoing Batman series.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 DC Vertigo - The Vertigo imprint is set to return to DC. Jim Lee also announced that they would be reviving the imprint, this time for creator-owned projects. https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature - New 5 issue mini written by Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads. James Gunn will be story consultant as this will be a tie-in to the Peacemaker show on Max. Release before season 2 of the show.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Justice League VS Godzilla VS Kong 2 - the second book will add Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra and “titanized” super-villains from the Justice League's rogue's gallery. No release date yet. Series one is STILL going.Spider-verse VS Venomverse - New multiverse arc starting in May 2025.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-spider-verse-venomverse-teaser-nycc/ Suggests"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson – A classic haunted house story that's deeply psychological, unsettling, and atmospheric. It's all about the creeping dread and ambiguous horrors that make you question reality. 1959.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsDaredevil - Born Again begins March 4 on Disney+.Starfleet Academy - Renewed for a second season before season 1 airs. NYCCGod Of War - The live action series has just left 3 EPs, including showrunner Rafe Judkins. Now starting the project from scratch. https://deadline.com/2024/10/god-of-war-sony-executive-producers-depart-new-writers-joining-1236118075/ Joe Rogan - CONFIRMS THAT TRUMP WILL BE ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK!TrailersThe Office (AUS) - https://youtu.be/MIEVoulYZM0 on Prime right now unless you're in the US. Fans are NOT pleased. Gender swapped roles. This is approximately the 15th time this has happened… why is it that big of a deal?Goosebumps: The Vanishing - https://youtu.be/-NsYcYtDBtc I kinda love this… David Schwimmer as the villain… maybe? Jan 10 Hulu and Disney+Creature Commandos - https://youtu.be/VdahDEpqPA8 NYCC looks good. Dec 5 on MaxStar Trek: Strange New Worlds - https://youtu.be/llvMv5-ydyQ Season 2 clip. Rhys Darby guest.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/ddRY0tocRzY Spring 2025 release. Yellowstone - https://youtu.be/n17AZkUXy58 Season 5B. Costner footage?? Dutton civil war.Reg ‘ol NewsTim Pool - Canceling his IRL show as it currently exists. Blames staff for the issues, when really its a management issue. THIS is why you hire STAFF and not FRIENDS!https://www.youtube.com/live/YXY0pMEI9-o?si=1PyA-3y28PvjfYD5 Carrie - Mike Flanagan's first offering to the Amazon audience appears to be a Carrie adaptation.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/carrie-series-mike-flanagan-amazon-stephen-king-1236040179/ SuggestsGoosebumps - Season 1 2023. Streaming on Hulu. a group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsStar Trek: Section 31 - Paramount+ original movie set for Friday, Jan 24 2025.TrailersThe Electric State  - https://youtu.be/9gUDaPTPxwo Russo Brothers directed, Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, and A BUNCH MORE starring. Post apocalyptic family movie. March 14 on Netflix.Love Hurts - https://youtu.be/y7_gi1-bIJs?si=55yawApS8ZuAkhO1 Ky Huy Quan in a John Wick adaptation.Street Trash - https://youtu.be/N5yLRQBVNTw zombies as social commentary… weird. Seriously though, looks interesting.Reg ‘ol NewsDisney - Bob Iger set to leave the company in 2026. THIS time there will not be an extension like there was in ‘23. Disney has said they WILL name a new CEO.https://cosmicbook.news/bob-iger-leaving-disney-2026-new-chairman-announced Lord of the Rings - New live-action movie in the early stages of development according to Philippa Boyens, co-writer of the original trilogy of movies, as well as the Hobbit movie. She clarified confusion around the Hunt For Gollum movie, that it will NOT be a multi-part series. Gandalf WILL be part of the narrative though. It also will tie into the Peter Jackson series of movies.https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/lord-of-the-rings-hunt-for-gollum-wont-be-two-films-second-philippa-boyens-exclusive/ American Psycho - Remake from director Luca Gaudagnino (Challengers). Being billed by Lionsgate as a “reimagining” of the novel. Just remember the first film was directed by a woman…https://deadline.com/2024/10/american-psycho-movie-luca-guadagnino-1236120177/ John Wick - Prequel anime movie revealed to be in the works at NYCC from director Chad Stahelski.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/john-wick-co-creator-chad-stahelski-1236041550/ SuggestsParaNorman - Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old witch's curse on his Massachusetts town. 2012STREAMING: PlutoRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Joe Rogan - Rogan has confirmed that TRUMP will be on the show this week.New SourcesNew RumorsBlade - Canceled? Well more like postponed AGAIN! Bumped again for scripting concerns. Removed from the release slate for 2025.Secret Wars - Thanos returning to fight God Emperor Doom.Big Bang Theory - Stuart-centric spinoff series about the comic book shop. ALSOPossible Penny-centric spinoff possible.American Psycho - Timothee Chalamet rumored to be playing Patrick Bateman.SPECULATIONBlade - This bump MIGHT actually be advantageous. IF they are bringing Wesley Snipes back for another Blade movie, this will keep the confusion down. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!We have another Rockstar helping out with the Hurricane relief.Avatar the Last Airbender universe is getting a new RPG video game.DC is screwing up Superman's originsMarvel needs elementary schoolers to stay afloat.Henry Cavill keeps showing us just how NERDY he really is.PLUS a TON of Spider-Man 4 in the rumor mill.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoXzibit - Play This at My Funeral https://youtu.be/PA6o5mheZKw?si=qfpTrX9WTdHfdJp4 deep thoughts and laid back. Not the more well known side of Xzibit, but def a good track.Nowhere2run - Ant in the Afterbirth feat. Loathe https://youtu.be/lvyBoj7Ga8s Code Orange side project Jami Morgan (vocals) and Eric Balderose (keys, guitar). Featuring the vocalist from Loathe, Kadeem France. Reminiscent of Aphex Twin.Vomit Forth - Salt https://youtu.be/pvq73TsCPL8 new album Terrified of God out now.Slaughter to Prevail - Behelit https://youtu.be/0Cz-GLCQ1I0 AMV flashbacks. Alex isn't giving up on the melodic vocals. This is such an interesting showcase of his ability to switch between that crazy guttural vocal and his melodics. A little orchestration too.Make them Suffer - Mana God https://youtu.be/V7GGewgpzac Standard Deathcore… nothing terribly new or original. Just groovy.Black Stone Cherry - Out of Pocket feat. Jesse Leach. https://youtu.be/T49KAAynaLg What is the point of having one of the best voices in metal guest on your song if you're just going to sing over him the whole time? Southern fried hard rock with a taste of Jesse.Ice Nine Kills - Work of Art https://youtu.be/k9TzUxGPbI0?si=QgwtFXqq4ZG5r94w  That BREAKDOWN!! HAHA! Not as good as the Silence of the Lambs song.Tours/FestivalsSick New World Festival - 2025 show Has booked Metallica, Linkin Park, Acid Bath, Tomahawk, Glassjaw, Meshuggah, and MORE! https://www.sicknewworldfest.com/ Reg ‘ol NewsDecapitated - have parted ways with their current vocalist Rafal “Rasta” Piotrowski. For their set at Damnation Festival's A Night of Salvation they will be joined by their original vocalist Wojciech “Sauron” Wasowicz and the replacement of Rasta Eemeli Bodde.https://blabbermouth.net/news/decapitated-parts-ways-with-singer-rasta-announces-replacement Ice Nine Kills - Drummer Patrick Galante has quit the band. Seemingly on good terms. No comment yet from the band, just from Galante. Who reassured fans that he will continue to make music and play live. Mike Cortada new drummerhttps://metalinjection.net/news/ice-nine-kills-drummer-patrick-galante-quits-the-band Randy Blythe - Randy is auctioning off a picture of Glen Danzig to raise money for hurricane Helene and Milton victims. The photo was taken by Blythe in 2014 when Danzig briefly reunited with Samhain. All proceeds go to PLUS1's Rapid Relief Fund, which according to the auction supports organizations addressing the immediate needs of those affected by catastrophic natural disasters, conflict, and humanitarian crises across the globe.https://www.propeller.la/events/31481/31485/31484 SuggestsSuspiria - Goblin1977 METAL… adjacent kinda. Stand out track: The first/Title trackGaming/TechTrailersTerrifier: The ARTcade Game - https://youtu.be/VlzFWnhudOU?si=gMDyhyw5AILm37wY retro beat em up out in 2025 on all major platforms.Hawthorn - Redwall meets Skyrim. https://youtu.be/ydYPq_x0u2I from Near Studio. Made of alums from Bethesda, Naughty Dog, and BioWare.Reg ‘ol NewsAvatar: The Last Airbender - Saber Interactive is working in conjunction with Avatar Studios to bring a new game to the franchise. An action RPG set thousands of years before the original anime.https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/nearly-two-decades-later-avatar-the-last-airbender-is-getting-a-video-game-worthy-of-its-name-by-saber-interactive/ Youtube - Updating their player for mobile and TV apps. Mostly insignificant touch ups. Granular playback speed.(now 0.05 increments from 0.25). Collaborative playlists via QR code or link.https://youtu.be/GEw6eXcxodw SuggestsMax Payne - Break out that PS2 or OG Xbox and play through hell. Not a traditional Halloween suggestion, but the hallucination level is nightmare fuel.Comic Books/BooksTrailersDC All In - https://youtu.be/AWGAeV4IbvU?si=Jj8JH8-bXuQ6abkw Perhaps to sort out some confusion on their branding between Absolute and All In.Power Rangers Prime - https://youtu.be/YEyNt2R7SuA Written by Darkest Hour writer Melissa Flores, art from Michael YG. Reg ‘ol NewsTMNT - Juan Ferreyra will be joining Jason Aaron starting in issue 6 for the current run. These previews are beautiful! Jan 29 2025https://comicbook.com/comics/news/idw-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-juan-ferreyra-new-artist-jason-aaron/ DC GO! - Officially launching on Nov 20th. It is an imprint on the DC Universe Infinite app. Set to be a line of both original content AND re-formatted stories from the DC and MAD back catalogs. The first wave of original DC GO! titles will feature Harley Quinn in Paradise, written by CRC Payne (Batman: Wayne Family Adventures) with artwork by Siobhan Chiffon and Cathy Le (Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy), Nothing Butt Nightwing by writer Patrick R. Young (Red Hood: Outlaws) and artist Moy R. Marco (West Coast Avengers), and Renaissance of Raven by writer Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth) alongside artists Nico Bascuñan (Red Hood: Outlaws), Katherine Lobo (The Vampire Slayer), and Carola Borelli (Avengers Academy: Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic). Preview chapters of both Harley Quinn in Paradise and Nothing Butt Nightwing are now available to read on DC Universe.https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-announces-dc-go-new-webcomics-mobile-devices/ Marvel Duos - J. Michael Straczynski is doing a series of 6 on-off books pairing some very unexpected characters. Ghost Rider and Galactus, Agatha Harkness and Aunt May, Rocket and Dr Doom. The books begin January, with a different artist for each book.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-agatha-harkness-spider-man-aunt-may-straczynski-duo-comics/ Absolute Superman - Writer Jason Aaron was interviewed by Comicbook.com and is talking out both sides of his neck. In on breath he says that he wants to “get the heart of Superman right.” Even going so far as to name drop Siegel and Shuster. But then he calls the details of how we get to Superman, “not precious.” Then he goes on to talk about how he is changing literally everything about where Superman comes from. In the Absolute universe Kal-el crashes to Earth as something older than a baby. The All-In special scene, Aaron says, isn't the first time he lands on Earth. But he very specifically DOESN'T say that he will be a baby. “He is absolutely not fully formed as Superman.” This is a new universe, so it isn't a total affront.November 6th.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/absolute-supermans-jason-aaron-clears-up-all-in-confusion-teases-big-changes-for-the-iconic-character/ SuggestsFrom Hell - Alan MooreThe great Alan Moore's take on Jack the Ripper. Made into a decent horror movie in 2001, but the superior form of this is the comic.Read it on ComixologyTV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsKnight of the Seven Kingdoms - George RR Martin has posted another blog post talking about the NEXT GoT spinoff. From what he has said, it seems that there might be a repeat of HotD season 2. https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2024/10/10/a-tourney-at-ashford/ Velma - FINALLY DEAD!!Reacher - Renewed for season 4.Lanterns - Aaron Pierre has officially been cast as John Stewart.Next Level - Trailer leaked that reveals Arnold Schwarzenegger, his son Patrick, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Hart and his daughter Heaven, plus a large ensemble of familiar faces. Amazon has been pretty successful at pulling down the leak. Releases December 10.The Office - MORE casting for the Peacock follow-up to the Office. Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Tim Key and Eric Rahill. The untitled series will feature the same documentary crew that made Dunder Mifflin famous searching for a new subject when they discover a dying, historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/office-follow-up-peacock-casts-4-actors-1236029739/ TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/iFcRNEF5uWo Mid Season trailer… they are really pushing this.Invincible - https://youtu.be/djJS79GmsG0 season 3 trailer. Feb 6th.Star Trek: Lower Decks - https://youtu.be/0P_QAox-YQQ?si=PuoyQnA2I5cLvw2g Final season.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/5YfzoiUewpI season 2 2025. Negan gets Lucille back.Reg ‘ol NewsIron Man and his Awesome Friends - Disney is starting a new series aimed at pre-schoolers to get them into comics.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/iron-man-preschool-series-disney-plus-1236032448/ SuggestsWalking Dead - Daryl DixonSeason 1 is on Netflix. Season 2 is happening right now on AMC. This is the BEST successor to the original series. Dead City was good but Daryl is GREAT.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsWild Robot - Killing it in the box office so much they have greenlit a sequel already.Karate Kid - New movie titled Legends set for May 30 of 2025. Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan are both set to return for this one. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/karate-kid-legends-official-title-revealed/ Dogma - Kevin Smith got lucky. Someone ELSE bought the rights to the film from Harvey Weinstein and is now allowing him to tour it in theaters next year. AND it is set for a Blu-Ray re-release as well. No specifics released just yet.TrailersAn Almost Christmas Story - https://youtu.be/y0JQVmUQc4Q New Disney Christmas movie set for release on Nov 15. Based on a true story about an owl that was found in the tree in Rockafeller Center in 2020.Reg ‘ol NewsVoltron - Henry Cavill has ANOTHER nerdy property under his belt. He will starring in the new Voltron live-action movie. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Red Notice, Skyscraper, Dodgeball etc). No official word on who Cavill will be playing yet, as they seem to be going with younger actors for the main five Lion characters. This also seems to be playing into the Warcraft situation. Word BTS is that Cavill wants to keep it close to the source material, but producers want a deviation.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/henry-cavill-to-star-in-voltron-movie-1236029518/ Shinobi - Universal Pictures is making a big screen adaptation of the Sega game. To be helmed by Extraction director Sam Hargrave.https://deadline.com/2024/10/shinobi-universal-sam-hargrave-1236110732/ Knull - Venom 3 Director seemingly confirms Knull's future in the movies. In an email interview with director and co-writer of Venom 3 Kelly Marcel said “one movie could never do justice to Knull.” She goes on to elaborate that Knull will ALSO NOT be the the primary antagonist for the movie. https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/venom-3-villain-knull-solo-movie-marvel/ SuggestsA Nightmare on Elm Street - The Movie that put Wes Craven on the map. Not his first feature, not his first horror, but easily his best. Before the cheese takes over and in its purest form. STREAM ON: Max.Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: Middle Aged Batman- James Gunn has squashed a casting rumor for his DCU. He says that the claim of them casting a “middle-aged” Batman is “bullshit.”CONFIRMED: Lanterns - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart. The Krypton actor was previously reported to be in talks, and is now officially cast.CONFIRMED: Agatha - “Teen” IS Wiccan… does anyone care?New SourcesMCU Casting - MORE Cavill casting rumors. This one suggests he MIGHT not be Wolverine. This is ANTHER Captain Britain rumor.Spider-Man 4 - Multiple Spider people show up to fight Knull.Andrew Garfield feeding into rumors of his return.New RumorsDC - ANOTHER new game, AND an anime to boot. The game's subject remains a mystery, though it is speculated to be Superman. The anime appears to be something directed at kids.Armor Wars - Canceled at Marvel? Don Cheadle seems to have cast doubt on the movie project.COULD be wrapping the Armor Wars story into the VisionQuest series.Dormamu - Denzel Washington said to be cast as the villain for Dr. Strange 3.Spider-Man 4 - Michael Keaton Vulture returns.Tom Holland signed a MASSIVE new contract for 4 more movies. 3 new Spider-Man movies, and an unknown movie (Secret Wars??)Joe Rogan - First Donald Trump claims an appointment with the number one interviewer in the world, now Kamala is saying she will be there too. In an ON GOING effort to appeal to male voters.SPECULATIONSpider-Man 4 - This Knull business is going to lead to Peter Parker getting the Venom Symbiote in the MCUYou can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Slipknot settlesOasis vows changeNasteratu Risesand then there's the rumor millAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsSlipknot V Joey - Sept 17 saw the attorneys for the Jordison side of the suit file a notice of unconditional settlement with LA County superior court. The terms have not been released. This stems from the ongoing lawsuit filed by the Jordison estate that claimed Slipknot had withheld belongings of Jordison after officially buying out his ownership claim of the band, and dissolving their business ties, previous to the drummers passing in 2021.https://loudwire.com/joey-jordison-estate-settles-lawsuit-slipknot-2024/ New Music/VideoMarilyn Manson - Sacrilegious https://youtu.be/2q_pSTNX5ro another new track from the newly announced “One Assassination Under God” record. This is really starting to sound like old school manson again. I really dig it.Tim Pool - Coming Home https://youtu.be/B-3HGkQbiq4?si=7PTmb9w-EqZOIuCA a Rooster for millennials. Featuring Phil Labonte on guitar? But why? Tim's voice is so uncertain.Asinhell - Impii Hora https://youtu.be/6m31GJmsdbg Michael Poulson's (Volbeat) OTHER band put out a new single. I really dig their brand of death metal. Just good all over i think. The riffs are chunky and fast, the vocals are rough, the drums are SOLID! And that BASS TONE!Die Antwoord - Pokemon https://youtu.be/nZ0ypBI_ppo The more I hear from this new record they are more EDM and less… whatever they were. Not bad though, just different than you might be expecting.Caliban - Echoes https://youtu.be/IE-gVWWx-mo Haven't heard from these guys in a while. This is about what I expected.The Cure - Alone https://youtu.be/sx9SVAtMkJM 3 minute intro into exactly what you want from a new Cure song.Lady Gaga - Joker https://youtu.be/t-pJst1ASuY Gaga is talented. But this is over indulgent. Harlequin album a companion to the new Joker movie.Tours/FestivalsOasis - NA 2025 tour dates announced with Cage the Elephant. Aug 24, 28, 31 and Sept 6, 12. The band has said they would NOT be using Dynamic ticket pricing.Milwaukee Metalfest - Down, Dillinger Escape Plan, Exodus, Speed, Nekrogoblikon, all on the bill for 2025. May 18-18.https://therave.com/metalfest Kerry King - Support from Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry set to launch in San Francisco on January 15, 2025, and wrap at House of Blues in Las Vegas on February 22. Presale open now.https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-announces-first-ever-solo-headlining-tour-with-municipal-waste-and-alien-weaponry Reg ‘ol NewsShell Shock Controversy - Evergreen Terrace, that pulled out of a festival because Kyle Rittenhouse was appearing. The festival, Shell Shock, is a charity event that benefits the C.A.T. II Foundation, which is run by First Responder's Coffee and Cigars. Rittenhouse's appearance at the festival was controversial because he fatally shot two people and wounded a third during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin [S3]. He was acquitted of murder in 2021. Evergreen Terrace said that they would not align with an event promoting a “perceived murderer” like Rittenhouse https://loudwire.com/evergreen-terrace-festival-kyle-rittenhouse/ Nita Strauss - Working on new upcoming solo record, has voiced a desire to work with none other than Alex Terrible. Says that since they are both on the same label that getting the guest vocal should be “easy-easy.”https://blabbermouth.net/news/nita-strauss-wants-to-collaborate-with-slaughter-to-prevails-alex-terrible-on-her-upcoming-solo-album Pudding Rappers - Just was turned onto this data based website. Their piece from Jan 2019 about the vocabularies of famous rappers is really crazy.https://pudding.cool/projects/vocabulary/ Vocal Study - Elizabeth from the Charismatic Voice has started a new study using more than just Will Ramos. This time it will be a PROPER study of harsh vocals using multiple harsh vocalists. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcvresearch/harsh-vocal-research-with-the-charismatic-voice SuggestsMushroomhead - XXa dark industrial metal compilation that will chill you to the bone. Released in 2001, this album features haunting tracks like "Before I Die" and "Solitaire/Unraveling," blending aggressive riffs with atmospheric soundscapes. With its themes of inner turmoil and societal conflict, XX perfectly captures the spirit of the season. If you crave heavy music that evokes dread and catharsis, let the eerie vibes of XX transport you into a captivating, masked world this Halloween!Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsSilent Hill: Townfall - With the Annapurna issues casting doubt on the company's future, they have made it known via their X account that this will NOT affect the future of the game. Konami and No Code will be there to catch whatever falls. Still no info on WHAT the game is specifically about. https://x.com/A_i/status/1840910801332310489 TrailersMario & Luigi: Brothership - https://youtu.be/tffEKtODS4g release on Nov 7.Reg ‘ol NewsDino Crisis - FINALLY coming to the current generation. “At some point before the end of the year” according to an announcement from Playstation, as confirmed by Capcom.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/playstation-ps1-games-psx-ps5-ps4-dino-crisis/ PS5 ads - Welcome to the fold Sony fans. Playstation now has ads in the background on the home screen on PS5.SuggestsComic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsSuper Hero Trademark - The U.S. Trademark Office tribunal canceled the trademark after a request by S.J. Richold, the creator of the Super Babies comic book series. The trademark formerly was owned jointly by Marvel and DC. This could be MAJOR for independent comic houses.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/marvel-and-dc-lose-trademark-for-super-hero/ SuggestsBatman: The Long Halloween -  dark, suspenseful tale that blends crime noir with Gotham's eerie underworld. As a mysterious killer named Holiday strikes on major holidays, Batman races to uncover their identity while navigating a deadly web of mobsters and emerging supervillains. With gripping twists and Tim Sale's moody, atmospheric artwork, this is a must-read for fans of detective stories and Gotham's darker side. Perfect for the spooky season, The Long Halloween will keep you hooked from the first shadowy page to the last.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsChucky - Series canceled at SyFy/USA after season 3.TrailersLast of Us - Season 2 trailer https://youtu.be/BOsAJ7oe2QE Katherine O'Hara! 2025Secret Level - Unreal Tournament Teaser https://youtu.be/0T28j36azQA?si=ekFFu1k2g2mLn0JE That is definitely more than I knew about the lore previously.Reg ‘ol NewsThe Simpsons - DIDN'T END! For those who tuned in late, and/or only watch a few moments of Sunday's episode it was NOT in fact the end of the longest running series on TV. It was season 36's opening episode.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-simpsons-series-finale-last-episode-season-36-premiere-1236159517/ Hysteria - New series on Peacock starring Bruce effing Campbell. Focused on a high school metal band. Also to be aired on SYFY and USA.https://cosmicbook.news/bruce-campbell-hysteria-trailer Robocop - New series to be produced by James Wan for MGM Studios. Peter Ocko to be showrunner.https://deadline.com/2024/09/chucky-canceled-syfy-usa-no-season-4-don-mancini-reaction-1236102192/ Max X U-Next - One of Japan's biggest anime streamers just struck a deal with Max for American distribution. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/wbd-max-rollout-australia-sea-asian-markets-1236011401/ Vox Machina - Seasons 1 and 2 are now free on YouTube as we get ready for season 3 this fall. https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeVideo SuggestsThe Penguin - If you aren't watching this you are missing out. STREAMING ON MAXMoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsHellboy: The Crooked Man - No theatrical release? Supposed to release on Sept 27. Apparently released in the UK but straight to home video in the US. Oct 8th to be specific.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/hellboy-the-crooked-man-us-release-date-revealed-vod/ Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 - Available on Peacock as of Oct 1.TrailersNosferatu - https://youtu.be/nulvWqYUM8k Christmas Day… YES!!!Ballerina - https://youtu.be/hID0CkzcSkk the John Wick spinoff finally has a trailer. Ana De ArmasReg ‘ol NewsKris Kristofferson - Passed away at 88.Maggie Smith - The Harry Potter actress passed away at 89. (professor McGonagall)Daniel Day-Lewis - The enigmatic actor has come out of his retirement to be in his son's directorial debut “Anemone.” Day-Lewis also co-wrote the movie with his son, Ronan.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/daniel-day-lewis-ends-retirement-acting-new-film-1236161489/SuggestsTrick r Treat - This underrated gem masterfully intertwines multiple chilling stories, each revolving around the dark and twisted traditions of the holiday. It strikes a balance between creepy and fun, with a blend of suspense, eerie atmosphere, and dark humor, all while capturing the nostalgic spirit of Halloween night. From vengeful spirits to the mysterious and iconic Sam, the film delivers clever twists and unsettling thrills without relying on cheap jump scares. It's the ultimate celebration of Halloween's macabre magic—perfect for anyone craving a fun yet frightful watch.STREAMING ON MAXRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Green Lantern - Kyle Chandler IS in fact playing Hal Jordan.New RumorsBane V Deathstroke - An unexpected movie is reportedly in development under James Gunn's DC Studios, though the DCU inclusion is not clear.. Said to be in development from Matthew Orton (Moon Knight [w] and Captain America: Brave New World [w]). Maybe we will finally get Bautista as Bane after all.Blade - Jeymes Samuel NOT Jordan Peele is now rumored to be directing. And Feige has approved a script from Eric Pearson.Green Lantern - Aaron Pierre and Stephen James new rumors for John Stewart. Pierre in Rebel Ridge, the voice of the young Mufasa in the new movie, and Dev-em in the Krypton series. James has no real nerdy movie cred, mostly just political things.Superman - James Gunn's new movie claims that Alan Tudyk has a secret role. Could he be voicing Brainiac? Has already been cast in Creature Commandos as the voice of Dr Phosphorus.Spider-Man 4 - New female lead? Zendaya out? To be noted, the same “leak” claims that they are looking for a new “male lead” for opposite Tom Holland.Mandalorian & Grogu - The final chapter in the “Mando-verse.” Though the future is not so bleak for both characters, as they are said to still be involved in future projects.Final Fantasy - XVI now being rumored for an XBox release in 2025. Not unfounded with the pixel remasters having recently been released on the platform.Secret Wars - Quicksilver, as played by Evan Peters, said to be in the movie.~ALSO~Recasting rumors are FINALLY coming in about Iron Man, Steve Rogers Captain America, and Black Widow. The movie will function as a soft reboot, where recasting will happen for future movies, while Thor, Dr Strange, etc. will all remain as is.Agatha - POSSIBLE SPOILERS! Aubrey Plaza is rumored to be ACTUALLY Lady Death. PLUS Billy is supposedly confirmed as being Wiccan.Apocalypse - The Rock supposedly cast as Apocalypse in the MCU.Masters of the Universe - Jared Leto is the rumored top pick for Skeletor in the reboot. Would be along side Alison Brie's Evil-lyn.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Jane's Addiction BATTLES on stage.Elon and Rage Against the Machine fight on the internet.Francis Ford Coppola sues Variety.More Neal Gaiman fallout.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsNew Music/VideoAs I Lay Dying - We Are the Dead feat. Alex terrible and Tom Barber https://youtu.be/Z0SA-1rXdw0?si=VkIlMkz_rOV_o1gt  Barber formerly of Lorna Shore, currently of Chelsea Grin. THIS is new AILD!! I don't know if they stepped it up for the guest spots, but whatever they did KEEP IT UP.Whitechapel - A Visceral Retch https://youtu.be/UzsX5pjZggo?si=kgdw9YVhePBRgVfM  I once heard someone say that new Whitechapel material “isn't as heavy” as it used to be… well, this proves them to be silly people.Mastodon V Lamb of God - Floods of Triton https://youtu.be/9glOHT7V2d0?si=C101lgbfQGlHVgZA 2 Heavy hitters in the metal world come together to give us a fairly mid new track. Still good, but is it really up to the standards of EITHER band? Cool vocal stuff too.Dead Icarus - Bearing Burdens and Saving Skin https://youtu.be/hGJbi0nMcRc?si=OSGvIM4cclmu0oJp Summed up by the top comment “Dead Icarus is PEAK Alex…” I couldn't agree more. The mix on this one is a little muddy. But the actual music is KILLER.A Killer's Confession - Voices ( Featuring Aaron Nordstrom) https://youtu.be/m6FR4Ioggmg Finally listening to new Waylon stuff… Not really a MRH sound to it, but that isn't a bad thing. A little butt-rocky though. DEF showing his Nu-Metal roots.Silly Goose - Bad Behavior https://youtu.be/fIlKlsFLDuU to start i dig the punk DIY style. NU METAL??? Not bad, but unexpected.Neon Nightmare - She's Drowning https://youtu.be/teE_1veQ8-0 MORE! I NEED MORE! That bassline is fantastic!Nytt Land - The Lame Rogue https://youtu.be/sW7w_Ri1JEU More story telling than previously assumed. Still has an essence of “If not for Heilung…”LL COOL J - Murdergram Deux ft. Eminem https://youtu.be/50Tl8E0Vvms THIS is a jam. Been a long time since i have dug an LL song.Bleeding Through - Dead But So Alive https://youtu.be/JgR2W_ps1Wc Brandon Schieppati crawled so that Alex Terrible could run. And now it seems that is coming full circle. Really cool to see Marta's vocals shine.Poppy - They're All Around You https://youtu.be/EiG82CSq948 WTF even is this? Is Poppy becoming a metal act?August Burns Red - Exhumed https://youtu.be/iqfh8n24qT4 meh…Tours/FestivalsJane's Addiction - Canceling the remainder of their current tour because Perry Ferrell picked a fight with Dave Novarro over sound issues?Deftones - with the Mars Volta and Fleshwater. Starts Feb 25 in Portland OR, runs through Apr 8 in Boston MA.https://www.deftones.com Bullet for my Valentine / Trivium - Poisoned Ascendancy Tour. NA dates start Mar 30 2025 in Vancouver BC and runs through May 18 in Raleigh NC. Support from August Burns Red, Sylosis, and Bleed From Within. 20th anniversary for both “The Poison” form BFMV and “Ascendancy” from Trivium.https://www.trivium.org/tour Primus - Sessanta V2.0 Puscifer and A Perfect Circle. What was once a celebration of Maynard's 60th birthday is returning to bring this weird line-up back together. Starts Apr 24 in Palm Springs CA, and runs through June 7 Auburn WA.www.tour.puscifer.com Reg ‘ol NewsIce Nine Kills - To provide the next Terrifier movie with its opening song in “A Work Of Art.” Oct 11 in theaters. https://youtu.be/NNLO2gjHBL0 Dead Icarus - FINALLY announces debut album “Zealot.” Out Oct 31 via MNRK Heavy.Elon VS RATM - Sign of the times. Elon asks “Why are so many people raging FOR the machine?” and Tom Morello's only response is to mock Elon for looking oddly like the cover image from Evil Empire. “Funny cuz Elon was the kid on the cover of Evil Empire”**honorable mention**Dave GrohlThe Sword to release live album “Live at Levitation Live” after the show on Nov 3.SuggestsSmashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - Billy Corgan's “The Wall” is a perfect soundtrack to spooky season. Produced by Alan Moulder and Flood with Billy Corgan. STAND OUT TRACKS: Tonight, Tonight - 1979 - Zero - An Ode To No OneGaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsMarvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection - Physical release in NA on Switch will be a proper game cartridge, and not a download code in a box. The EU release will be different for some reason.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-vs-capcom-fighting-collection-physical-release-good-news-nintendo-switch/ Nintendo Switch - Holiday bundles will be Mario Kart 8 again… Gamestop - Closing ANOTHER chunk of stores. 650? Due to a 30% fall in sales from last year. https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/13/in-response-to-falling-sales-gamestop-announces-plan-to-close-a-larger-number-of-stores-than-we-have-closed-in-the-past-few-years/ TrailersSteam Families - https://youtu.be/b248W74jcFc?si=euWBrHJPsLrEQzAd Seems like a good update for PC gamersStarfield: Shattered Space - To take place only on 1 planet for the expansion, which will make the experience a bit more detailed and handcrafted. https://youtu.be/Br8_YASkfb8?si=Efv9yKt4QOOYkAZY Reg ‘ol NewsThe Crew 2 - Ubisoft announced offline modes for The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest following the EU's "Stop Killing Games" petition, which protests publishers rendering games unplayable by disabling servers. Ubisoft made the announcement during The Crew showcase, likely in response to this petition, which aims to preserve long-term access to games. This move ensures both titles will remain functional even if servers are taken offline, addressing concerns about game accessibility. The petition seeks to gather a million signatures by 2025.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/in-apparent-response-to-eu-stop-killing-games-petition-ubisoft-announces-offline-modes-for-the-crew-2-the-crew-motorfest/ Microsoft - 650 more jobs lost. This time it appears to be upper management types dealing with the Activision merger.https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242695/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-650-employees Tony Hawk - In talks with Activision again. To what end remains to be seen. https://youtu.be/CIEpU0EF0XI?si=2I3hmhGjek1NzCDN PS6 - Development has begun for the next generation of Sony consoles. Though it is still likely a few years out, signs are pointing to a focus on Backward Compatibility.https://www.reuters.com/technology/how-intel-lost-sony-playstation-business-2024-09-16/ SuggestsComic Books/BooksTrailersThe Horseman - https://youtu.be/yNp5yC6GioE?si=5xdnEq8IXKoPXArS Technically a trailer for the animated series that will be behind the Rippaverse paywall. Written by Chuck Dixon and art by Joe Bennett. Based on the comic by the same team.Reg ‘ol NewsThe Horseman - The Rippaverse has launched a new series, The Horseman, written by Chuck Dixon with art by Joe Bennett. The story follows Hector Caballero, a former military operative turned vigilante, who returns to his hometown to combat its criminal underworld. The series promises intense, mature storytelling, focusing on street-level justice similar to Batman or The Punisher. It features collaborations from Rippaverse veterans and offers several variant covers for the first issue.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/rippaverse-takes-on-the-criminal-underworld-in-new-series-the-horseman-from-writer-chuck-dixon-and-artist-joe-bennett-first-issue-now-available/ Walk of Fame - Batman is getting a square on Grauman's walk of fame, right next to Adam West and Bob Kane.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batman-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-2024-dc-jim-lee-signing-funko/ Civil War - The upcoming X-Men crossover event, Raid on Graymalkin, will unfold across several issues, beginning in December 2024. Written by Jed MacKay and Gail Simone, the story features two distinct X-Men teams—one led by Cyclops in Alaska and the other by Rogue in Louisiana. Both groups launch a mission to raid Graymalkin Prison, formerly Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, to rescue a captive Professor X. The prison, now run by a new villain, Dr. Corina Ellis, specializes in capturing and reprogramming mutants.The event will explore deep ideological conflicts between Cyclops and Rogue's teams, leading to confrontations that question the legacy of Charles Xavier and the future of the X-Men. The storyline promises to have lasting repercussions on the mutant community, with emotionally charged battles and complex character dynamics. The event will span four issues: X-Men #8 and #9, and Uncanny X-Men #7 and #8https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/its-x-man-vs-x-man-for-the-future-of-professor-xs-dream-in-new-raid-on-graymalkin-crossover/ Grant Morrison - The famed comic writer is returning to the artform in an Image project. No specific details as to which new Image project.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/image-teases-grant-morrisons-return-to-comics/ Hellhunters - a new comic miniseries that teams up Ghost Rider and Wolverine in a World War II setting. It features Sergeant Sal Romero, who transforms into Ghost Rider '44 after encountering a young Nazi officer, Felix Bruckner, possessed by a demonic force. The series, penned by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and drawn by Adam Gorham, brings together a brutal team of soldiers, the "Hellhunters," tasked with fighting Nazis and supernatural threats. The comic blends horror, action, and superhero elements in a gritty WWII narrative.This five-issue miniseries begins on December 15, 2024https://www.comicsbeat.com/ghost-rider-44-hellhunters-miniseries-announced/ SuggestsThe Invisibles - This is Morrison's magnum opus of counterculture, conspiracy theories, and magic. Spanning several volumes, The Invisibles explores rebellion, anarchy, and the metaphysical. It's a dense, psychedelic narrative often seen as a precursor to the modern "mind-bending" comic book genre.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsDead Boy Detectives - Canceled by Netflix. This is also due to the Neil Gaiman situation.TrailersThe Penguin - https://twitter.com/TheBatmanFilm_/status/1834613568177684690 so far the critics are liking it. The audience score will be released once the series is released on Thursday the 19th.Dexter: Original Sin - https://youtu.be/f_Q936R8Hwk prequel series on Paramount+ and Showtime. Michael C Hall returns, this time as the inner monologue for the younger version of himself. Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson and special guest star, Sarah Michelle Gellar also star.Reg ‘ol NewsPeter Renaday - The voice actor responsible for Master Splinter in the 87 TMNT series, as well as Richard Ames in MGS2: Sons of Liberty has passed at age 89. It is presumed that the cause could be related to the heatwave in California, though no official cause was given.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-metal-gear-solid-2-voice-actor-peter-renaday-passes-away-at-89/ The Emmys - The Bear won 11 awards.Hot Ones - Netflix is trying to get a live version of the Sean Evans hosted show onto it's platform. SuggestsThe Fall of the House of Usher - Step into the dark, eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, reimagined in Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix. This haunting series weaves together Poe's iconic tales, exploring the blurred lines between madness, grief, and horror. Flanagan's masterful storytelling brings the author's tortured psyche to life, paying homage to Poe's classic themes while injecting fresh terror and emotional depth. If you're a fan of Poe's works or just love a chilling, thought-provoking story, this series is a must-watch. Experience the unsettling genius of Poe reborn.STREAMING: NetflixMoviesTrailersSalem's Lot - https://youtu.be/QtVzKkv03ic?si=mdBiGwHP-3rUcgNq I think i need to watch the original, and read the book. This looks INTENSE.Venom 3 - Last Dance https://youtu.be/HyIyd9joTTc?si=R1DCSmk6Z8XS5OUH Knull is ACTUALLY happening? How the HELL is this a thing for the final movie?Reg ‘ol NewsFrancis Ford Coppola VS Variety - rancis Ford Coppola has filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit against Variety over a July 2024 article that accused him of unprofessional behavior on the set of Megalopolis. The article alleged that Coppola made inappropriate advances toward young female extras and ran a chaotic production. Coppola refutes these claims, labeling them false and damaging to his reputation. His lawsuit asserts that Variety relied on anonymous sources and exaggerated incidents, portraying him as incompetent. Despite these accusations, Variety stands by its reporting, while Coppola emphasizes his lifelong respect for women, vowing to clear his name in courthttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/francis-ford-coppola-ap-megalopolis-los-angeles-variety-b2611997.html The Sims - Movie in the works for Amazon? Kate Herron (Director and EP for season 1 of Loki) will direct and co-write, as well as EP the film. Lots of easter eggs from the game promised for the film. (pools with no ladders)https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/news/the-future-of-the-sims Joan of Arc - Baz Luhrmann is going to be telling the tale of Noah's wife.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/baz-luhrmann-jehanne-darc-joan-of-arc-1236147612/ SuggestsNOPE - Jordan Peele's Nope is a must-watch if you're into genre-bending films that mix horror, sci-fi, and social commentary. Set on a remote ranch, the story follows two siblings who encounter a mysterious presence in the sky, leading to a chilling, visually stunning exploration of spectacle and survival. Peele masterfully blends suspense and thought-provoking themes, offering a modern twist on alien thrillers. If you loved Get Out or Us, Nope delivers the same bold, unforgettable experience.STREAMING: Hulu, or most other services for a rental/purchase fee.Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsREFUTE: Knull - According to Knull creator, Donny Cates, Knull will be fighting Venom, presumably, throughout the movie. This kills the rumors that Knull will actually just have a post credit sting cameo.REFUTE: Goonies 2 - Both Corey Feldman and Martha Plimpton have shot down claims that the movie is about to hit production. This could be WB being sneaky and not bringing in Feldman or Plimpton, but the rumor says that WB wants to “get it right”, so that seems unlikely. Sean Aston has yet to chime in.New SourcesResident Evil - Another source saying that both Code Veronica and Zero are both in the works to some degree.New RumorsKnull - The symbiote god is going to be a big bad in the MCU proper in the future. With a spot in Secret Wars too. ~ALSO~Norman Reedus is NOT playing the God of the Symbiotes. The rumor is that title will actually go to Rhys Ifans, who is OBVIOUSLY not returning as the Lizard.Spider-Man 4 - Knull to be the Villain, pushing plans for the rumored “street level” Spider-man movie back.~ALSO~ Destin Daniel Cretton rumored for the Director's chair. Cretton was supposed to direct Kang Dynasty. Seems like a lock (IGN) also would mean a boon for the Wonder Man series as Cretton is set to produce. ~ALSO~Still ANOTHER source says that Spider-Man 4 will NOT deal with the multiverse, though still an “Avengers-level event.”Scarlet Witch - Elizabeth Olsen set to return to the MCUX-Men - TWO different projects in the works.~ALSO~Kelsey Grammer said to be returning for Beast. Which would have legacy Beast and legacy Wolverine alongside 2 separate X-Men teams.Nintendo Switch 2 - Manufacturing is reportedly starting now, with a possible trailer this week. Design details are leaking from the factory workers, indicating that the console will look similar to its predecessor and actually be called the Switch 2.MCU - Doctor Strange 3 is expected on February 13, 2026.Possible Scarlet Witch movie on November 6, 2026.SPECULATIONGrant Morrison - returning to the Ice Cream Man crossover book. As alluded to by the post from Image with Morrison's name on top of some ice cream scoops and in a font familiar to the fanbase.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Linkin Park takes up WAY too much of this episode.Donald Trump is being sued by The White Stripes.Amazon teams with Anthropic AIJunji Ito's EPIC horror manga is turning into an Anime.Minecraft trailer drops.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - With the issues last week's episode had i probably could have added an addendum to it. The band not only announced a new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, but also new drummer, Colin Brittan, PLUS a new record, From Zero, and a new tour.New Music/VideoSpiritbox - Soft Spine https://youtu.be/tiIjetn31VA Another heavy banger!!Filter - Burn Out The Sun https://youtu.be/3vbDbTqiJoM Filter's version of Radio Rock works. Really good songwriting.Shallow Rising - Remorse Code https://youtu.be/8Shy17_Shto Chris Adler's NEW band. DEFINITELY different from LoG. But better?Opeth - Paragraph 3 https://youtu.be/7Ph5o3xpJ_8 This record is going to be great.Vígundr - Grógaldr   https://youtu.be/BX5jRQAYfq4 another Heilung clone… this one seems much better.Entheos - A Thousand Days https://youtu.be/rttDAatSAIc much more blasty than their last outing… it will grow on you.Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine https://youtu.be/SRXH9AbT280 Feels very Meteora. Those lyrics just CUT though.Memphis May Fire - Infection https://youtu.be/W87MonbrKnU Mostly bland with an ok breakdown that falls short.Jinjer - Rogue https://youtu.be/9Uaecbh8ta0?si=WBdQbMC-d7RBWafr definitely still one of the best in metal right now.Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai - Incite The Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AjEYcYsiyo Not terrible, but not super noteworthy either.Tours/FestivalsHeart - Royal Flush 2025. These are the rescheduled dates that had been previously postponed for Ann Wilson's cancer treatments. Previous tickets will be honored. Feb 28 in Las Vegas through Apr 5 in Quebec. https://www.heart-music.com Linkin Park - 6 dates, tickets are all sold out. Sept 11, 16, 22, 24, 28, Nov 11.Unto Others - DROPPED from the WASP tour. The reason given by WASP being that Unto Others never provided a marketing plan. Which the band disputes.Childish Gambino - Speaking of postponed tours. Donald Glover's music project is postponing the remaining dates on his current tour so he can focus on his physical health “for a few weeks.” All tickets will be honored once the remaining dates are rescheduled.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/donald-glover-postpones-childish-gambino-farewell-tour-physical-health-1236138459/ Reg ‘ol NewsJack White V Trump - Jack and Meg White are suing Donald Trump's campaign over the usage of their song Seven Nation Army. The suit seemingly stemming from a threat from White in late August over the usage of the song in a video on X. The threat involved long debunked story about Trump calling veterans names at Arlington cemetery. White resorting to calling Trump “DonOLD” even.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/jack-white-sues-donald-trump-unauthorized-use-of-music-1236138745/ Superbowl - Football season just started and we already know who is going to perform at the halftime show. Kendrick Lamar.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/super-bowl-2025-halftime-performer-1236136777/ SuggestsThe Crow Soundtrack - The soundtrack to the superhero film The Crow was released in 1994.Gaming/TechTrailersMortal Kombat 1 - Noob Saibot trailer… or just teaser?Reg ‘ol NewsAmazon's Alexa - New voice assistant will use Claude AI from Anthropic, not Amazon's Titan models.YouTube AI developments - Developing AI detection tools for music and faces. Working on creator controls for AI trainingDestiny 2 - Bungie's new roadmap for Destiny 2 outlines major changes, including two expansions annually instead of one. These expansions will feature more non-linear campaign formats and gameplay styles, like roguelikes and survival shooters. Alongside expansions, four free major updates per year will introduce activities, events, and rewards. The first expansion, codenamed Apollo, launches in Summer 2025 and will follow a non-linear story approach. The current expansion, The Final Shape, was delayed due to recent studio layoffs.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/heres-bungies-roadmap-for-destiny-2-163138384.html SuggestsMK1 - one last chance before everything changes in Khaos Reigns.Comic Books/BooksFollow-ups/CorrectionsElseworlds - with the return of the imprint for DC with new stories, the classics are getting fresh printings. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-elseworlds-superman-batman-comics-volumes-trade-paperbacks/#1 TrailersIron Man - https://youtu.be/ccBQ9WfR2kU on shelves in October. Written by Spencer Ackerman. Art from Julius Ohta. That SWORD tho!!Exceptional X-Men - https://youtu.be/ws6aj2muRmo W- Eve L Ewing, A- Carmen Carnero. On sale now.Reg ‘ol NewsComics For Dummies - The “For Dummies” series of books is now attempting to tackle comic books. Written by  Troy Brownfield. The series will feature books on The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, a general Marvel related book, and Captain America. The latter 2 to start things off.https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/marvel-comics/marvel-for-dummies-book-announcement/ SuggestsThe Crow - a haunting tale of love, loss, and revenge. Eric Draven, brutally murdered alongside his fiancée, is resurrected by a supernatural crow to avenge their deaths. James O'Barr's gothic comic blends dark, visceral artwork with a deeply emotional story, perfect for fans of tragic antiheroes and supernatural horror. With its moody atmosphere and powerful themes, The Crow is a must-read for anyone craving a chilling, emotional ride this spooky season. 1989, Caliber Comics.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsGood Omens - Neil Gaiman series suspends production on the final season due to the allegations against its creator. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/good-omens-halts-production-neil-gaiman-allegations-1236138923/ Creature Commandos - Dec 5.TrailersHigh Potential - Sept 17 https://youtu.be/2ml5VsUElEM Kaitlin Olsen finally playing a different character other than Sweet D? Could be cool.Arcane - Season 2 Nov https://youtu.be/hsffPST-x1k Uzamaki - https://youtu.be/2ivmweJQaco Sept 28 on Adult Swim, next day on MAXReg ‘ol NewsTonight Show - NBC to pull back on their staple late-night show. Fridays will now be reruns. Just the most recent move in a line of similar cuts. Seth Meyers band got cut, and the other networks late night shows have all already made this move in recent years. And the media thinks it is simply due to streaming competition.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/tonight-show-jimmy-fallon-four-nights-per-week-nbc-1236135343/ South Park - Set to return in 2025. Purposefully skipping the election. Also waiting for Paramount to figure their future.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/south-park-2025-return-skipping-presidential-election-1236131691/ SuggestsFrom - Done it a few times before, but to kick off spooky season AND to catch up before season 3 starts, do it THIS WEEK!MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsHorizon - Second movie's theatrical release get scrapped after the first movie loses almost $90M. Costner still dedicated to releasing all 4 parts. https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/kevin-costner-horizon-2-scrapped-theatrical-release-reaction-to-box-office-not-overwhelming-success-1236133084/ TrailersWolf Man - https://youtu.be/ZZ2xPwXJpLM Leigh Whannell directed Invisible Man. Starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. January 2025The Apprentice - https://youtu.be/0tXEN0WNJUg Oct 11Minecraft - https://youtu.be/PE2YZhcC4NY good lord what is this?Megalopolis https://youtu.be/pq6mvHZU0fc?si=ngRYWS5jMHVzMAgK The REAL trailer for Francis Ford Copolla's star-studded epic.Reg ‘ol NewsJames Earl Jones - Passed at 93. SuggestsBeetlejuice Beetlejuice - a 2024 American dark fantasy comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. A sequel to Beetlejuice (1988) and the second film of the Beetlejuice franchise, the film stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara reprising their roles alongside new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe.Rumor MillNew SourcesSilver Surfer - Special presentation on Disney+.Wolverine - Henry Cavill is ONCE AGAIN being rumored for the Wolverine moving forward. “Cooking” posts on his socials.New RumorsWakanda - Live-action series supposedly in pre-development.Man-Thing - Special Presentation on Disney+Blade - Director found? Chad Stahleski (John Wick)?Green Lantern - Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor now rumored to have been cast. McGregor said to be up for John Stewart, McConaughey too. So obviously not along side Brolin.Final Fantasy - The OTHER games said to be coming to Xbox (aside from MMO XIV) are VII remake, XVI, and the Pixel Remasters.Venom: Last Dance - Knull to make an appearance. Secret Wars appearance for Tom Hardy.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Ticketmaster is evilElon Musk is divisiveGeorge RR Martin admits there are issues with season 2 of HotDNew Fantastic Four rumor might mean previous leaks were off just a bit.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - NOTHING! The world was trolled. Now there was a second timer that stopped on 9:05. The band sent invites to their fanclub for a mystery event in LA on the 5th of sept.Oasis - Ticketmaster gunna ticketmaster… The dynamic pricing hits again. This time the UK government is going to investigate after Oasis tickets skyrocketed nearly 3 times their face value.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-uk-government-will-investigate-ticketmasters-dynamic-pricing-model-after-oasis-chaos-195446622.html New Music/VideoBlessthefall - Drag Me Under  https://youtu.be/F53sP7JrfeU Still scene nonsense… but slightly more listenable in their older age. Almost trying for like a bro-core kind of sound/aesthetic.The Dead Dasies - I Wanna Be Your Bitch https://youtu.be/W20wHP6yV88 revival rock garbage. Let Buck Cherry cover this ground…Life of Agony - The Crow https://youtu.be/9lxhiCkFjGo tribute to Brandon Lee. Feels really contrived.AI video?Shadow of Intent - Flying the Black Flag https://youtu.be/GRBOrXvRiSc DAMN these kids just destroy it!!Tours/FestivalsPunk in the Park - Offspring and Pennywise headline. Featuring heavy hitters like Streetlight Manifesto, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and more. Nov 16 in San Diego. GA tickets start at $69.http://www.punkinthepark.com/ TSO - 2024 tour announced. As usual, 2 touring companies so LOTS of dates, with matinee and dinner shows.http://www.trans-siberian.com/ Escuela Grind - Bodybox, Wisdom and War, for support. Dreams on Algorithms tour. Starts Oct 8, in Omaha NE, through Oct 27 in Montreal.https://escuelagrind.ffm.to/dreamsonalgorithms Reg ‘ol NewsDevildriver - Long time guitarist Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from the band. His plan it would seem is to focus on his solo work with Verona on Venus. His public statement seems to vaguely imply that with Dez splitting his focus between Devildriver and Coal Chamber it was affecting his “full time” musician status.https://blabbermouth.net/news/longtime-devildriver-guitarist-mike-spreitzer-announces-his-departure-i-have-decided-it-is-time-to-go-my-own-way Skillet - in response to Foo Fighters claiming they never allowed the use of their music to Donald Trump and RFK Jr, John Cooper, bass and vocals for Skillet, has come out and made it known that any candidate can use Skillet music as they wish. “I believe in America over party.”https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-cooper-doesnt-care-who-uses-skillets-music-at-political-rallies-i-believe-in-america-over-party Atreyu - New album “The Pronoia Sessions” is a collection of re-imagined acoustic songs from their back catalog. They have released the re-imagined version of “Becoming the Bull” as the first single.https://blabbermouth.net/news/atreyu-shares-becoming-the-bull-from-album-of-reimagined-greatest-hits-the-pronoia-sessions https://youtu.be/lhCHXvpXC7c https://youtu.be/g88kL0znPyA The Cure - Set to release the first new songs since 2008. “And Nothing is Forever” and “I Can Never Say Goodbye” have been songs on their live setlist for some time, but now they are finally releasing recordings of them for the first time. Novembre: Live in France 2022, Due for Oct 1 release.Oni - Jared Dines is joining the metal band full time. After having stepped in for touring purposes for the last 6 months Dines announced on his IG that he is joining the band for good. ALSO announcing SION 2 with Howard Jones in the works, and the next season of his reality show Musician Mansion.https://metalinjection.net/news/jared-dines-joins-oni-full-time SuggestsThomas Hogue - Master of Puppets Deathmetal https://youtu.be/uCPH9csQ6Bo?si=lH7U-swNI8ghpMS2 Mac Glocky - Bad Guy by Chevelle https://youtu.be/oaLFmTwZLbs?si=EIOIr4SBQ9SooQhI Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsFallout 76 - Balance path notes. Fire and Poison will now do DoT. Which has larger implementation issues that needed to be tackled for this update. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-76-milestone-zero-update-patch-notes/ Marvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection - now coming to Xbox… sometime next year. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 as well.Reg ‘ol NewsConcord - The playstation and PC hero shooter will be shutting down this Friday after only 2 weeks. All players who paid for the game will get a full refund. Peak concurrent Steam players was 697.https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/playstation-shuts-down-concord-refund-players-1236128208/ X vs Brazil - in case you haven't heard; a judge on Brazil's supreme court has banned Elon Musk's social platform in that country. Even going so far as to put a nearly $9,000 fine PER DAY that any citizen uses a VPN to access it. As a means of fully enacting the ban, Brazil then went after Starlink, and froze their assets in that country. Starlink has since filed suit with the courts, but while that is tied up in the courts, Starlink has agreed to comply with the Judges wishes, at least for now, and restrict access to X.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/elon-musks-starlink-will-comply-with-the-brazil-x-ban-after-all-181144471.html X TV App - Speaking of X. They have announced a new TV app is currently in Beta on a select few app stores (Amazon fire TV, Google TV, LG Panel). With plans to not only roll it out in other stores soon, but also to implement a new video tab in the existing app.https://x.com/XEng/status/1831094846540668986 Instagram - Stories are now getting comments. They are toggleable, and anyone can see them, but only mutuals can actually leave comments on the short lived stories.https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-stories-are-getting-comments-183051677.html Gamestop - The gaming retail chain is making a bit of a change in certain markets. With the industry trying HARD to push all digital, some locations will begin stocking previous generations of consoles, discs, and even cartridges, for classic PSX, Nintendo, Sega, and Xbox platforms.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/gamestop-pivots-to-retro-gaming-at-select-locations-180704406.html https://www.gamestop.com/retro-store-locator Astrobot - Launches this friday, but the game has leaked in full already.Xdefiant - Well it seems the hype has died. The game reportedly struggles to maintain 20K players across platforms, and if those numbers don't improve by the end of season 3 Ubisoft is threatening to pull support.https://insider-gaming.com/xdefiant-player-numbers-2/ SuggestsFallout 76 - New balance patch, and still on Game Pass, so why not?Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsUltimates - Issue 4 previews just dropped and they show that the origin of Dr. Doom in the new Ultimates universe is that he is a variant of Reed, and this arc is going to try and get his 616 life back. The Ultimates #4 Writer: Deniz Camp Artist: Phil Noto Letterer: Travis Lanhamhttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-teases-doctor-dooms-origin-in-the-ultimates-preview/ SuggestsUltimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series, which was published by Marvel Comics, from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of the Ultimate Marvel imprint.[1] The Ultimate X-Men exist alongside other revamped Marvel characters in Ultimate Marvel titles including Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four and The Ultimates.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsSuperman & Lois - Final season changes. Moved from Tuesday nights to Monday nights (was supposed to go to Thursdays), and is being moved up by 10 days from the 17th to the 7th of Oct. Seemingly due to “game night” (scrabble and trivial pursuit) changes on CW. https://cosmicbook.news/superman-lois-finale-season-premiering-earlier-new-night Walking Dead: Darryl Dixon - Season 3 has already begun production in Spain. So it should be only a year between seasons instead of 2. https://bleedingfool.com/movies-tv-film/season-3-of-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-begins-production-in-spain/ TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/VpyzRNzLwAs Sept 18 on Disney+.Yellowstone - Season 5 part 2 Nov 10 https://youtu.be/6PXuYlrORpc Reg ‘ol NewsOne Tree Hill - Reboot series in the works at Netflix. No word on exact format (i.e. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life VS Traditional).https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/one-tree-hill-sequel-netflix-sophia-bush-hilarie-burton-morgan-1235988148/ George RR Martin - The Game of Thrones author is admitting that things have “gone wrong” with House of the Dragon. On his blog, he called out a couple minor issues (i.e. using the wrong sigil for house Targaryon) but he also acknowledged the fact that season 2 ends in basically the same spot as season 1.SuggestsBeetlejuice: The Animated Series - animated television series that ran from September 9, 1989, to October 26, 1991, on ABC, and on Fox from September 9 to December 6, 1991.Loosely based on the 1988 film of the same name, it was developed by its director, Tim Burton, who also served as an executive producer. The series follows Lydia Deetz and her friend Beetlejuice and their adventures in the "mortal world" and the Neitherworld, a supernatural realm inhabited by various monsters. Danny Elfman, who composed the theme for the film, also arranged it for the series.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsRunning Man - Set to begin filming in November. Starring Glen Powell. Said to be a more faithful retelling of the Stephen King novel, where the Schwarzennegger version was a dramatic departure. https://cosmicbook.news/running-man-reboot-now-filming-with-glen-powell Nobody 2 - Bob Odenkirk's John Wick everyman movie is now filming the sequel. https://cosmicbook.news/nobody-2-filming-bob-odenkirk-set-photos Peaky Blinders - Netflix movie casts Barry Koeghan.  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/barry-keoghan-joins-cillian-murphy-peaky-blinders-movie-1235986815/ Army of the Dead - Six Flags in New Jersey just opened an escape room attraction that puts you right in the world of the movie. Maybe its not such a dead franchise after all.TrailersApartment 7a - https://youtu.be/Kj2GqMvhbNM Julia Garner Rosemary's Baby prequel Sept 27 on Paramount+.Joker: Folie A Deux - sneak peak scene posted to YT. https://youtu.be/7edidziIotg 10-24Smile 2 - https://youtu.be/0HY6QFlBzUY Oct 18.Reg ‘ol NewsThe Apprentice - Trump movie to release before elections. Kamala DOCUMENTARY with the same release window. Sebastian Stan to play Trump. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/trump-film-the-apprentice-release-date-awards-campaign-1235984424/ SuggestsJohnny Mnemonic - Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk action film directed by Robert Longo in his feature directorial debut. William Gibson, who wrote the 1981 short story, wrote the screenplay. The film, set in 2021, portrays a dystopian future racked by a tech-induced plague, awash with conspiracies, and dominated by megacorporations and organized crime. Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a data courier with an overloaded brain implant designed to securely store confidential information. Takeshi Kitano portrays a yakuza affiliated with a megacorporation attempting to suppress the data; he hires a psychopathic assassin played by Dolph Lundgren to do so. Ice-T and Dina Meyer co-star as Johnny's allies, a freedom fighter and a bodyguard, respectively.STREAMING: PlutoRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: The Batman The Game - James Gunn has killed rumors around a game based on the Robert Pattinson Batman character.CONFIRM: Sigourney Weaver in Mando - The actress has confirmed that she in fact HAS been cast in the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-sigourney-weaver-confirms-mandalorian-grogu New RumorsPredator: Badlands - The next Predator movie is apparently borrowing, at least a little bit, from Disney's the Acolyte. According to a recently obtained casting call. 2 sisters (Thia and Tessa) begin their lives apart and are serving opposing missions, in which they will eventually cross paths on opposite sides.Fantastic Four - Julia Garner actually playing Frankie Raye nova and NOT Silver Surfer? This would be ever so slightly closer to comic accurate.Yellowstone - Kelly Reilly and Cole Houser are said to be in talks for a 6th season of the supposedly ending series. Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Would NOT be part of the Madison, the new sequel series starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Mathew Fox.Green Lantern - Josh Brolin rumored to be playing Hal Jordan for James Gunn.Booster Gold - Kumail Nanjiani said to be playing the time traveling superhero in the DCU.MK1 - New “leak” suggests Kabal, Jade, Skarlet, and Blaze as the MK characters for Kombat pack 3. Plus, again, we see Doom Guy, Ash Williams, Michael Meyers, and Fulgore as the guests. With Nightwolf, Kotal, Aaron Black, and Chucky as kameos. New Finisher called “Musicality” that has your opponent dance themselves to death. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!The theme for today is  FINALLY HAPPENING>Oasis on TourMartian Manhunter in the DCUAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsNew Music/VideoUnto Others - Momma Likes the Door Closed At Night https://youtu.be/uNBjIic8FkA New album, Never Neverland, out Sept 20th.Finger Eleven - Adrenaline https://youtu.be/BkJ0n2GpnIo These guys used to be more than just butt rock… what happened? Paralyzer and One Thing… THAT'S what happenedMotley Crue - Fight for Your Right https://youtu.be/fQO2FV1OZj4 oh good lord… can these guys just retire already please?Seven Hours After Violet - https://youtu.be/HdsMChlQUvU Radiance. Definitely a departure from their first single Paradise. The band has also announced their self-titled debut album is due out on Oct 11.Devin Townsend - Power Nerd https://youtu.be/8-we4aXo_NM I wish there was more radio rock like this. Townsend really has a metal soul.Fit For An Autopsy - Savior of Non / Ashes of All https://youtu.be/sbtQl9dhP7w New album The Nothing that Is, out Oct 25. LET'S GO!NIK NOCTURNAL & PAULA CARREGOSA - Fall Forever (feat. Matt Heafy) https://youtu.be/IKILFvblLhY unfamiliar vocal territory with Heafy.Tours/FestivalsOasis - https://youtu.be/gol_JnuEtKM Oasis Live ‘25 UK tickets on sale this friday. Starts July 4th in Cardiff Wales, through Aug 17 in Dublin. Tickets for the rest of the world tour will go on sale next year.Sex Pistols - Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have announced four new UK tour dates for their 'Never Mind The Bollocks' tour. The tour will visit:Nottingham - Rock City on September 20Birmingham - O2 Academy on September 21Glasgow - O2 Academy on September 22Manchester - Manchester Academy on September 24London - O2 Forum Kentish Town on September 26 (sold out)The tour will feature Frank Carter joining Paul Cook, Steve Jones, and Glen Matlock to perform the Sex Pistols' iconic 1977 album 'Never Mind The Bollocks' in its entirety https://blabbermouth.net/news/sex-pistols-and-frank-carter-announce-new-never-mind-the-bollocks-u-k-tour-dates Reg ‘ol NewsCancer Christ - Lead vocalist Anthony Mehlhaff arrested in Yosemite National Park Area. Charges include vandalism, vehicle theft, reckless driving, kidnapping, theft, first-degree burglary, robbery, obstructing an officer and battery.https://metalinjection.net/news/drama/cancer-christ-frontman-arrested-after-yosemite-national-park-area-rampage Dillinger Escape Plan - B-sides and other material from Calculating Infinity sessions, might get cleaned up and released according to Ben Weinman.https://metalinjection.net/news/ben-weinman-on-unreleased-the-dillinger-escape-plan-material-theres-some-talks-of-cleaning-it-up-and-putting-it-out SuggestsCalculating Infinity - is the debut studio album by American metalcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan. Recorded at Trax East Recording Studio in South River, New Jersey, it was produced by engineer Steve Evetts with the band's guitarist Ben Weinman and drummer Chris Pennie, and released on September 28, 1999, by Relapse Records. Calculating Infinity is the band's only full-length album to feature original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, who left the band in 2001.Gaming/TechTrailersHarry potter: Quidditch Champions - https://youtu.be/6rx5i3j8akI I feel like this game should have happened YEARS ago.Reg ‘ol NewsNintendo Direct - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh7o96_yIWw The Indie World Showcase illuminated a cornucopia of innovative titles poised to grace the Nintendo Switch. From the enigmatic realms of Neva to the corporate insectoid dystopia of Moth Kubit, the indie scene continues to push creative boundaries. Noteworthy additions include the highly anticipated DLC for Sea of Stars and an unexpected foray into Shrek's swamp courtesy of PowerWash Simulator. The showcase culminated with tantalizing glimpses of Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX and the gastronomic platforming extravaganza, Pizza Tower.In a seamless transition, the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase unveiled a formidable array of titles slated for the latter half of 2024. The presentation ran the gamut from nostalgia-inducing remasters to groundbreaking new entries in beloved franchises. Tetris Forever promises to commemorate four decades of block-dropping brilliance, while Sid Meier's Civilization VII aims to redefine strategic empire-building on the Switch. Remasters of classic RPGs like Suikoden I&II and Dragon Quest III showcase Nintendo's commitment to preserving gaming heritage. The eclectic lineup also features the zany antics of Goat Simulator 3, the undersea escapades of SpongeBob's companion in The Patrick Star Game, and the tension-filled corridors of Five Nights at Freddy's latest installments. This diverse palette of gaming experiences underscores the Switch's versatility and Nintendo's dedication to catering to a wide spectrum of gaming preferences.Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes Capcom V SNK, Capcom V SNK 2, Power Stone 1 &2. Marvel VS Capcom fighting collection preorders now open, game releases sept 12.SuggestsComic Books/BooksTrailersErnest - https://youtu.be/X1HRL0gR2I0 Ernest P. Worrell is back for his first adventure since 1998 in a new graphic novel called Ernest & the Dream Stone. The story is a spooky comedy and is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter from September 17 to October 17. The graphic novel is written by Corey Perkins, illustrated by M Arief Russanto and colored by Mariam Yasser. The project has been in development for a couple of years and is being developed with the franchise's rights holders.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/ernest-p-worrell-goes-to-comics-for-his-first-adventure-since-1998/ SuggestsWolverine: Origins - is an American comic book series written by Daniel Way, published by Marvel Comics and starring Wolverine. Steve Dillon drew the series from the first issue through issue #25.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsSecret Level - The episodes WILL be canon, not just inspired by. Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - Season 2, The Book of Carol, will premiere Sunday Sept 29 from 8pm to 10pm ET/PT, with an extended look at the season ahead.Friday the 13th - the Peacock prequel series FINALLY has a showrunner in Brad Kane, who is also helming the Welcome To Derry prequel IT series. https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/08/22/brad-kane-showrunner-for-it-prequel-series-hired-for-a24-studios-friday-the-13th-prequel-series/ TrailersTerminator Zero - https://youtu.be/_MIcL7-J0LE Red band trailer. First 6 minutes also available now. Aug 29 on NetflixSuggestsPreacher is an American supernatural adventure television series developed by Sam Catlin, Evan Goldberg, and Seth Rogen for AMC starring Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun and Ruth Negga. The series is based on the comic book series Preacher created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon and published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. The series was officially picked up on September 9, 2015, with a ten-episode order which premiered on May 22, 2016. The series was renewed for a fourth and final season, which premiered on August 4, 2019 and concluded on September 29, 2019.STREAMING ON: Netflix and probably HuluMoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsJoker: Folie - Todd Phillips confirms what I have been saying. NOT A MUSICAL. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/joker-2-lady-gaga-joaquin-phoenix-musical-todd-phillips-not/ TrailersSuper/Man - The Christopher Reeves documentary got a trailer https://youtu.be/gX-B3HMlMfY In theaters Sept 21, and 25 (Reeves' Birthday) in the states. Then internationally later this year. No streaming date as of yet.Deadpool & Wolverine - https://youtu.be/dAoDKuO-HUU Hulk cameo revealed in the Korean trailer.Sonic 3 - https://youtu.be/qSu6i2iFMO0 December 20.Reg ‘ol NewsTim Curry - First movie since 2010. Titled Stream, a thriller/horror movie. Select theatrical release. No streaming date yet. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/tim-currys-first-movie-role-in-14-years-revealed/ SuggestsPrisoners - The film centers around the abduction of two young girls in a small town and the desperate search by their families and the police. As the investigation stalls, one of the fathers (Hugh Jackman) takes matters into his own hands, leading to a dark and morally complex journey that blurs the lines between right and wrong.STREAMING ON: Tubi and Amazon Prime.Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: Pantera - Rex Brown has said in no uncertain terms that a live album was NOT recorded. https://blabbermouth.net/news/panteras-rex-brown-no-we-didnt-record-a-live-album-in-minneapolis New RumorsStar Wars - Taika Waititi no longer making his own Star Wars movie. Said to be fallout from the Thor situation.Linkin Park - Posted a 100 hour countdown timer on their website. Said to be the announcement of the replacement for Chester Bennington.VisionQuest - James Spader is said to be returning to the MCU in this series, but in live-acion and not in voice over??Martian Manhunter - James Gunn is reportedly teasing J'onn J'onnz for the DCU.Anaconda - reboot movie talking to Paul Rudd and Jack Black to star?Gambit - Channing Tatum to return to the MCU again? New post credit scene from Ryan Reynolds suggests it apparently.Spider-Man 4 - slated for release between Doomsday and Secret Wars. Live-action Miles Morales once again rumored. MK1 - Kombat Pack 3 leak? Isaac Clark from Dead Space, Cassie Cage, Kung Jin, Jade, Doom Slayer, Michael Meyers, Ash Williams, and Akuma. New kameos, Nightwolf and Erron Black. Ghost Face brings MK9 Stryker skin and Mk11 Frost skin. Other costumes coming MK9 Cyrax and Sektor, Deception Shujinko skin, MKX Tremor, Special Forces Jax, Tuxedo Johnny. Cyber-Smoke, Deception Baraka and Havok. Cell shaded “Cage Match” skins for Johnny and Ashrah.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Mushroomhead LAWSUITHi-Fi Rush LIVESWe now know EXACTLY who Giancarlo Esposito is playing in the MCU!And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsMushroomhead - Jeffrey Hatrix is at it again. This time he is suing former bandmate, Steve “Skinny” Felton over unpaid royalties. It seems that Skinny has been pulling royalties shenanigans for sometime, adding himself multiple times on the copyright registrations to get higher and higher royalties percentages, and now the lawsuit is inferring that he is the ONLY one receiving Mechanical Royalties at all, for at least a large chunk of the MRH catalog. Nothing was paid a $1200 stipend per week while performing, and little else, the suit goes on to claim, and now he is seeking his fair cut.https://blabbermouth.net/news/founding-mushroomhead-singer-jeffrey-hatrix-sues-steve-skinny-felton-over-unpaid-royalties New Music/VideoDead Icarus - Unconquerable https://youtu.be/LYJcdZaYWsM DAMN!! THIS is what I want. Yes please. Vocal mix is less than desirable though. Still no release details for the record.Blackbraid - Warriors (Abbath cover0 https://youtu.be/iBUinuMfU88 some great bass work for black metal.Kanonenfieber - Der Maulwurf https://youtu.be/7f8N0UQAZF0 the mole. A new face for Black Metal… not doing great things for the nazi association, but really REALLY dynamic. All about wwI German troupes… I dig how the video never properly shows the vocalist's face.High Parasite - Wasn't Human https://youtu.be/d_2gFuY_R-k Erin Stanthorpe of My Dying Bride new project. New record Forever We Burn out Sept 27. Good and gothy!Tours/FestivalsDead Icarus - Enterprise Earth and Nekrogoblikon. Sept 11 in Midvale UT, through Oct 2 in Nashville. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15525729-dead-icarus Pop Evil and Bad Wolves - The Animal Instinct Tour with Sierra Pilot and Oni. Nov 6 in Cincinnati, through Nov 30 in Lexington KY. Tickets on sale Aug 23. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/16090-pop-evil Coal Chamber - Dez Fafara hurt himself, now the tour that the band was gearing up for has been pushed back to March. If you already have a ticket, they will be honored at the new dates. Dates now run Mar 5 in Denver, through Apr 18 in Maplewood MN.Drowning Pool - Support from A KILLER'S CONFESSION, ABOVE SNAKES and THE FAILSAFE. Sept 27 in Shreveport LA through Oct 19 in Hochatown OK. https://drowningpool.live/tour/ Reg ‘ol NewsJack Russell - passed at 63. The cause was Lewy Body Dementia, the same affliction that Robin Williams had.Mastodon - Crack the Skye is now 15 years old, and as of Oct 4 the band is reissuing it with remastered audio, as well as instrumental versions of each song, along with 3 videos going through the material in different ways.https://blabbermouth.net/news/mastodon-announces-15th-anniversary-expanded-reissue-of-crack-the-skye Dimmu Borgir - Guitarist Galder has left the band. The guitarist is now reviving his other, long inactive, band Old Man's Child. https://blabbermouth.net/news/longtime-dimmu-borgir-guitarist-galder-announces-his-departure-from-the-band Marilyn Manson - Reba Meyers is playing guitar with him live?!!?https://loudwire.com/code-orange-reba-meyers-first-statement-playing-marilyn-manson/ The Sex Pistols - Reunion show Aug 13th without Johnnie Rotten. Instead they had former Gallows vocalist Frank Carter on the mic.https://youtu.be/vxHHGlPlMTo SuggestsPrimus - Holy Diver featuring Puddles Pity Party… WOW!!!Rob Scallon - Psychosis Feat Alex Rudinger https://youtu.be/sE5QldFkRhE one of the OG music YTers.Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsHi-Fi Rush - The franchise is NOT dead! Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks after Microsoft shut it down months ago. Krafton publishes PUBG and Callisto Protocol.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/08/13/krafton-revives-and-acquires-tango-gameworks-plans-future-projects-for-hi-fi-rush/ TrailersAssassin's Creed Shadows - https://youtu.be/sLOfTQzwezg playstyles.Funko Fusion - https://youtu.be/siURR3s9OdQ Mega man reveal. Demo available now on Steam. Funko Fusion releases September 13 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Wishlist us and preorder today!PS4 and Switch versions coming November 15.Final Fantasy 16 - https://youtu.be/PC3oQe1EtYY PC announcement.Silent Hill 2 - https://youtu.be/CMvrMTmuJuA Story trailer. Release october 8thDying Light: the Beast - https://youtu.be/c50gFkG91jc Kyle Crane RETURNS.Dune Awakening - https://youtu.be/Ud3EW5aAUZ8  Gamescom gives us a taste of the alternate universe video game version of this franchise. PC early 2025, no PS5 or Xbox date yet.Street Fighter 6 - Terry https://youtu.be/M4bcHV04Css Reg ‘ol NewsGamescom - Starts Tuesday the 20th.SuggestsXdefiant - I played it. Not what I was hoping for, but still fun!Comic Books/BooksFollow-ups/CorrectionsHellverine - The character that was created for the Ghost Rider crossover book, Weapons of Vengeance, is now getting his own on-going book.  https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-hellverine-wolverine-daken-son-ongoing-series-announcement/ Reg ‘ol NewsBlack Lightning - DC announced new series for Jefferson Pierce. Number 1 will hit shelves nov 13th. writer Brandon Thomas and artist Fico Ossio. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/new-black-lightning-series-announced-dc/ Batgirl - Cassandra Cain Batgirl is getting a new ongoing series. written by Tate Brombal (Green Lantern Dark, House of Slaughter) with art by Takeshi Miyazawa (Ms. Marvel, Mech Cadet Yu). First in 12 years. On shelves Nov 6th.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batgirl-dc-new-cassandra-cain-solo-series/ Batman - Santa Clause: Silent Knight Returns - Sequel to last year's book of a similar name. written by Jeff Parker, with art by Lukas Ketner. On shelves weekly starting Nov 27 through December 25.Just Beyond the Light - Randy Blythe is putting out his second book on Feb 18 of 25.  https://blabbermouth.net/news/lamb-of-gods-randy-blythe-on-his-upcoming-just-beyond-the-light-book-theres-a-whole-chapter-about-my-grandmother SuggestsSteel Beach - a sharp and satirical science fiction novel set in a futuristic lunar society where humanity, having been driven off Earth, now lives under the care of a benevolent AI that meets all their needs. The story follows Hildy Johnson, a disillusioned journalist grappling with an existential crisis in a world that has seemingly solved all of humanity's problems but left its people struggling to find meaning. The novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and the human condition, questioning whether a utopia governed by technology can truly satisfy the complexities of human desires. With its vivid world-building and dark humor, Steel Beach is a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in a post-scarcity society.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsFrom - the suggestion from 2 weeks ago said there are 3 seasons… there are only 2. Season three comes out soon.What If - Season 3 will be the end. https://www.murphysmultiverse.com/d23-what-if-to-end-with-season-3/ One Piece - Season 2 production has begun. New cast is, Ilia Isorelys Paulino's Alvida, Michael Dorman as Gold Roger, and Jeff Ward as Buggy https://www.murphysmultiverse.com/one-piece-season-2-starts-production-as-cast-grows/ The Acolyte - Not returning for a second season.The Last of Us - Season 2 completes principal photography. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/the-last-of-us-season-2-hbo-filming-wraps/ TrailersFrom - Season 3 https://youtu.be/5fjdCu25Ac0 Sept 22Secret Level - New anthology series on Prime https://youtu.be/gLihxsmI_OU gaming inspired with a list of direct inspo games. Though NOT actually from those games. Dec 10th. From some of the minds behind Love Death and Robots, but not David Fincher.Reg ‘ol NewsParamount - TV studios shutting down. Paramount's move to merge with Skydance, seems to also be slimming down production output apparently.https://bleedingfool.com/news/paramount-tv-shutting-down-and-laying-off-thousands/#google_vignette The Madison - New sequel to Yellowstone, just cast Patrick J Adams (suits) along side Michelle Pfiffer. The series will tell the story of a New York family that gets relocated to Montana. Taylor Sheridan has teased that there will be some familiar faces here as well, presumably from the OG series.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/patrick-j-adams-michelle-pfeiffer-the-madison-yellowstone-cast-1235979080/ Pacific Rim - a prequel series that will explain where the Kaiju come from and how the conflict began.https://cosmicbook.news/pacific-rim-origin-series-legendary SuggestsChannel Zero: Candle Cove - a deeply unsettling horror series that follows a child psychologist as he returns to his hometown to unravel the mystery of his twin brother's disappearance, which may be linked to a disturbing children's TV show from the 1980s. The show blends surreal visuals with psychological horror, creating a haunting atmosphere where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. It explores themes of childhood trauma, memory, and the sinister ways that innocence can be corrupted. Perfect for fans of slow-burn horror, Candle Cove offers a chilling experience that lingers long after the credits roll.STREAMING ON: SHUDDERMoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsAlien: Romulus - 108M opening weekend worldwide. Not the biggest opening ever, but enough to show promise on an 80M budget.Deadpool Wolverine - Now passed Joker. Now the 9th highest grossing MCU film.Masters of the Universe - Camila Mendes, Riverdale's Veronica, has been cast as Teela for the new live-action movie. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/masters-of-the-universe-camila-mendes-1235974699/ TrailersScared Shitless - https://youtu.be/qhAZ7I_36p8 Looks like PURE Joe Bob fodder… also NSFWY2k - https://youtu.be/P4f9gCTLhYs?si=SlFxyz0DHRDhL6F9 Fred Durst cameo??? Written by Kyle Mooney, produced by A24.Frankie Freako - https://youtu.be/DWIyVleAQL0 from the studio that brought us Psycho Goreman… need I say more?Reg ‘ol NewsGarth Ennis - Crossed is the next live-action adaptation of a Garth Ennis property. At least it has been optioned by Six Studios.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/crossed-movie-in-the-works-garth-ennis-1235976318/ Madden - John Madden is getting a biopic movie. AND NICOLAS CAGE WAS JUST CAST. Not a regular biopic either, more of a history of the Madden NFL games than the man himself.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nicolas-cage-to-play-john-madden-1235976155/ Brian Cox - The original William StrykerJr in X2, and the original HAnnibal Lecter (Succesion), made some comments last week about the demise of cinema because Marvel and DC are “party time.” if you read the full quote he talks about how he “created” Wolverine, and that a part of him is in “all those movie” but they don't pay him for it… OK bud…https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/brian-cox-cinema-deadpool-wolverine-succession-eiff-marvel-1235977671/ SuggestsSession 9 - a chilling psychological horror film that follows an asbestos abatement crew working in an abandoned mental asylum, where the eerie setting and unsettling discoveries begin to unravel their sanity. Set in the real-life Danvers State Hospital, the film creates a claustrophobic atmosphere filled with dread, as the characters confront both the dark history of the asylum and their own inner demons. With themes of guilt, mental illness, and repressed trauma, Session 9 is a slow-burn descent into madness that lingers long after the final scene, perfect for fans of atmospheric, psychological horror.STREAMING ON: PRIME for about $4 to rent.Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: Giancarlo Esposito - Playing Sidewinder, Seth Voelker, The King of the Serpent Society. NOT Bushman, as previously rumored.New SourcesTaron Egerton - Not looking to play Cyclops, now they say he will be wolverine.New RumorsFantastic Four - Now RDJ is from the “same” universe as the F4… but what does that mean? Their adoptive universe? Or their “home” universe? Or is this totally ignoring the other rumor from the same source?Spider-Man 4 - Sydney Sweeney rumored for Black Cat? With her in Madam Web… is this even possible?Deadpool 4 - Ryan Reynolds not coming back for a 4th round? Rumor is that Reynolds is so tired of the work it takes to make a Full Blown Deadpool movie, that he is fine, for now, to just do cameos and smaller parts.Bully - Rockstar is set to re-release the fan favorite game. No indication if it will be a simple port or a proper remaster.Pantera - On Aug 15 Phil and the boys played a club show in Minneapolis. Word is that this was for the purposes of recording a live record. Mostly because the opening act, comedian Craig Gass, explicitly said as much.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Secret TerminatorRumored Spider-Man cameoThe Death of a zombie favorite?And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsBlackbraid - III is aiming for a summer of 2025 release. New song to be released this friday.New Music/VideoBurton C Bell - Technical Exorcism https://youtu.be/Fo7GihwiwhA a little more groove and bass oriented than the FF stuff.Pop Evil - What Remains https://youtu.be/bKL0IXatvcQ surprisingly heavy from what I remember of this band.Neon Nightmare - Lost Silver https://youtu.be/MeVJoJsX-fs 15 shades of Type O Negative. Even more than Unto Others!Molder - Catastrophic Reconfiguration https://youtu.be/EKX6XqCS3C4 Bark-y Death Metal. Kind of a muddier mix than I was hoping, but not bad. The 80s style verb is TOO MUCH!Kublai Khan TX - Supreme Ruler https://youtu.be/0ZUK5aGIVjc just a minute of destruction… ok lets go!Escuela Grind - Concept of God https://youtu.be/BCggx1lJUH8 JEEZUS! This is brutal. Why is this shot in a high school lunch room kitchen?Obey The Kraken - Whispers from the Depths https://youtu.be/V9uYAsU1_XY oh boy… deathcore by numbers is still quite an experience.Tours/FestivalsIn This Moment - Godmode Part 2 Kim Dracula, Nathan James, Mike's Dead. The tour will kick off on November 8 in Asheville, North Carolina and end on December 7 in Manchester. Ticket pre-sales start 14th at 2pm EDT, through Thursday 15th at 10 pm.https://www.bandsintown.com/e/105420192 Knocked Loose - support from The Garden, Drain, and Militarie Gun. Starts Oct 4th in Columbus OH through Nov 10 in DC. presale will begin on Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and end on Thursday, August 15 at 10:00 p.m. local timehttps://www.bandsintown.com/a/7699043-knocked-loose Reg ‘ol NewsAerosmith - The band has retired… from only touring? Apparently the implication is that they will still write and record? The end of touring is due to Steven Tyler's voice being permanently damaged from a vocal cord injury last year.https://www.aerosmith.com/news?n_id=2725 Clutch - Looking to start recording sessions next year. Neal wants to narrow the demos down to full songs as soon as they can.https://metalinjection.net/news/clutch-is-aiming-to-begin-recording-a-new-album-next-year SuggestsGojira's Magma (2016) is a pivotal album in the band's discography. It represents a significant evolution in their sound, characterized by a more melodic and atmospheric approach compared to their earlier, more technical and brutal works.Standout tracks: The Shooting Star, Stranded, Low LandsGaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsHelldivers 2 - The game director of Helldivers 2, Mikael Eriksson, has responded to the backlash over the Escalation of Freedom update (that failed to unlock the anti-tank mines and nerfed the flamethrower). He acknowledged that the update did not meet the target and that some things were not done right, and that the company will own up to it. He also listed the things that the company plans to accomplish within the next 60 days, including re-examining their approach to balance, updating how the fire damage mechanic works, reworking gameplay to prevent excessive ragdolling, and re-prioritizing bug fixes.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/helldivers-2-game-director-responds-to-backlash-over-escalation-of-freedom-update/ Texas Chainsaw Massacre - for their 1 year anniversary, Gun Media has announced a limited time version of the Family House map, called Blood Moon. PLUS they will be dropping 3 skins for Leatherface's chainsaw, called Bloody, Grimy, and Muddy. Plus there have been some dropped prices in the game store.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/texas-chain-saw-massacre-tcm-game-blood-moon-limited-time-map-chainsaw-skins-anniversary/ TrailersMarvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection - https://youtu.be/m-oPDVt2wCc still no proper release date outside of “2024”Reg ‘ol NewsHalloween - Boss Team Games is producing 2 Halloween games. One of which will have John Carpenter “intimately involved” according to developers.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/halloween-video-games-coming-evil-dead-the-game-publisher/ Halloween VS the Evil Dead - Two new games based on the Halloween franchise(one of the aforementioned) and Ash vs. Evil Dead series have been announced. RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead are 16-bit-style platformers where players control Michael Myers and Ash Williams, respectively, as they battle their way through levels filled with iconic sights and sounds from the original films. Both games will be available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, with individual digital copies priced at $24.99 or a physical double-feature bundle for $49.99, offering a nostalgic gaming experience for fans of the horror classics.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/halloween-ash-vs-evil-dead-games-nintendo-switch-ps5-xbox-steam/ Deadlock - Valve's unannounced shooter hits over 22000 concurrent player on steam, in spite of not having been released.https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/12/24219016/valve-deadlock-hands-on-secret-new-game https://youtu.be/IY6tHYgn1_U?si=dgl-5NK-N99n0TnT SuggestsMortal Kombat 1… seriously I might have a problem.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsMy Hero Academia - The end has come. After 10 years and 430 chapters.https://en.as.com/meristation/news/eiichiro-oda-one-piece-bids-farewell-to-my-hero-academia-with-a-heartfelt-tribute-n/ X-Men X Uncanny X-Men - Cyclops VS Rogue the new Charles VS Magneto?BABS - Garth Ennis, creator of "The Boys," has a new comic book series called "Babs". The series is a parody of the fantasy genre, specifically targeting the sword and sorcery subgenre. "Babs" follows the story of a barbarian thief named Babs and her talking sword, Barry.Plot and CharactersBabs is a treasure hunter with a sarcastic sword and a mouth like Billy Butcher. She encounters various characters, including wizards, dragons, demons, and a band of angry white knights. The story is a satire of the fantasy genre, with Ennis using his trademark humor to poke fun at the tropes and stereotypes of the genre.Release Date and Creators"Babs" is written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Jacen Burrows. The first issue is set to be released on August 14, 2024 through Ahoy Comics. Ennis and Burrows have previously worked together on other projects, including "Crossed" and "The Punisher".Tone and StyleThe tone of "Babs" is humorous and satirical, with Ennis using his trademark humor to poke fun at the fantasy genre. The art style is traditional fantasy, with Burrows' illustrations bringing the world and characters to life.https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/08/08/ahoy-comics-preview-babs-1/ The Young No'madds - Battle Quest Comics has announced a new fantasy title, "The Young Nomadds", created by writer/artist Stefano Cardoselli. The series follows a group of young heroes, each with unique abilities, as they navigate a mystical world filled with magic, mythical creatures, and ancient secrets. The story takes place in a realm where powerful magical artifacts have been stolen, plunging the world into chaos, and the Young Nomadds embark on a quest to retrieve the artifacts and restore balance to the realm. With a diverse cast of characters, including Lyra, Kael, Zephyr, and Mira, and vibrant, dynamic artwork, "The Young Nomadds" promises to be an exciting adventure. The first issue is set to release on August 22, 2024.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/the-young-nomadds-take-a-look-inside-inside-battle-quests-new-fantasy-title/ Scarlet Witch - Marvel Comics has introduced Amaranth, a new character who is Scarlet Witch's protégé ¹. Amaranth is a powerful magic user and is set to become a prominent character in the Marvel Universe.Who is Amaranth?Amaranth's backstory and powers are still largely unknown, but she is said to be a skilled magic user and a loyal follower of Scarlet Witch ¹. She is set to play a key role in upcoming Marvel Comics storylines.Scarlet Witch's LegacyScarlet Witch, also known as Wanda Maximoff, is a powerful superhero in the Marvel Universe ². She has been a member of the Avengers and has played a key role in several Marvel storylines. With the introduction of Amaranth, Scarlet Witch's legacy is set to continue.What's Next for Amaranth?Amaranth is set to appear in several upcoming Marvel Comics issues ¹. Her storyline is expected to be closely tied to Scarlet Witch and the larger Marvel Universe. Fans can expect to see more of Amaranth's powers and backstory in the coming months.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-introducing-amaranth-scarlet-witchs-protege/ Suggests"The Wheel of Time" by Robert Jordan - This 14-book series is a monumental work in epic fantasy, featuring a vast array of characters, intricate plots, and a richly detailed world. It's a commitment, but the payoff is a deep, immersive experience that's hard to match.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsGhostbusters - The animated series still no official title just yet. Will be 3-D animated.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-ghostbusters-animated-series-netflix/ Cartoon Network - WB Discovery has shut down the Cartoon Network website, and completely shuttered Boomerang. This is all a push to drive subscriptions at Max. https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/cartoon-network-shuts-down-warner-bros-discovery-max-signup-1236101422/ Moon Knight - Oscar Isaac is returning… kinda. He will voice the Fist of Khonshu in the upcoming second season of “What If…?”https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/marvel-oscar-isaac-moon-knight-return-confirmed/ TrailersSkeleton Crew - https://youtu.be/oKziy9ujGWQ D23 announcement. December 3. Looks like they are leaning into the whimsy! Which is exactly how this franchise started.Squid Game - https://youtu.be/GDRyigWvUFg season 2 Dec 26.Reg ‘ol NewsHorror's Greatest - New series on Shudder delving into different aspects of the horror genre. Set to premiere August 27th.https://comicbook.com/horror/news/shudder-horrors-greatest-tv-show-series-documentary-streaming/ https://youtu.be/Yd3n5KJgihM Scrubs - Revival in the works according to creator. While currently just in the discussion phase, Bill Lawrence, series creator, is determined to move passed that stage in the next 6 months.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/scrubs-creator-bill-lawrence-definitely-going-to-do-a-revival/ Suggests"The Expanse" (Amazon Prime Video) - Based on the book series by James S.A. Corey, The Expanse is a smart, gritty space opera with complex characters, political intrigue, and a story that spans the solar system. It's often praised for its realistic portrayal of space travel and its deep, engaging plot.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsDeadpool & Wolverine - Broke the Billion dollar club. On it's way of beating Joker ($1.078B0 for the R Rated crownArmy of the Dead - The Zack Snyder led Netflix franchise is no more. There was a Rebel Moon connection planned even. https://www.thewrap.com/rebel-moon-directors-cuts-zack-snyder-interview-netflix/ Fixed - The Genndy Tartakovsky adult animated movie just lost its distribution through Warner Bros Discovery. https://variety.com/2024/film/news/genndy-tartakovsky-fixed-sony-warner-1236101596/ Incredibles - Third movie announced at D23.Wolfs - Brad Pitt and George Clooney's new movie already has a green light for a sequel and the movie hasn't even been released.TrailersTron: Ares - Trailer leaked. NIN doing the soundtrack. This time the programs are coming to the real world, instead of the way around,Snow White - https://youtu.be/TbiPcMCz0Ek YEESH!Fantastic Four: First Steps - https://youtu.be/tqqnKuGA3ZQ looks like there is some potential.Moana 2 - https://youtu.be/hDZ7y8RP5HE meh…Mufasa: The Lion King - https://youtu.be/o17MF9vnabg after the first trailer was ratioed into oblivion, this one doesn't show much new hope.Am I Racist? - https://youtu.be/_nS9VWcxfMY Matt Walsh is at it again.Reg ‘ol NewsTerminator - James Cameron has said that he is currently on a secret Terminator movie.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-cameron-interview-avatar-3-alien-romulus-terminator-oceanxplorers-1235972175/ Return of the Living Dead - A lawsuit has been filed over the rights to the intellectual property of the 1985 horror-comedy "The Return of the Living Dead". Living Dead Media, LLC claims to own the copyright to the original screenplay and the underlying script for the film, as well as other trademarks. The company is suing ROTLD Originals LLC, which was formed in July 2024 and is allegedly using the credentials of Beverly Dawn Hartley, an actor from the original film, to claim ownership of the intellectual property. The lawsuit also claims that ROTLD Originals LLC is attempting to interfere with existing contracts between Living Dead Media LLC and licenseeshttps://boundingintocomics.com/2024/08/12/legal-battle-over-the-return-of-the-living-dead-walks-among-us/ SuggestsTerminator 2: Judgment Day - is one of the most iconic action and science fiction films ever made. Released in 1991 and directed by James Cameron, it is the sequel to the 1984 film The Terminator and has become a cornerstone of both the sci-fi and action genres. Rumor MillNew RumorsSpider-Man - Now it is being rumored that Spider-Man will be in the new Fantastic Four movie.Blade - Canceled? Since there was nothing at D23, the rumor is that the movie/show has been canned. Still on the release slate in Nov 2025.X-Men - The reboot is now rumored to be focusing on Gambit and Kitty Pride… REALLY??Fantastic Four - 4Chan says the plot will be lots of timeline jumping, with Galactus jumping to 616 via the F4 transporting to the sacred timeline, because that is where they are from.Half-Life 3 - Rumors suggest a new, unannounced game may be Half-Life 3. an actor's resume which listed work on a to be announced Valve game called project White Sands some redditors have pointed out that White Sands is the name of a park and a military testing range in New Mexico the US state where half-life's fictional black Mesa research facility is located then well-known valve data Miner Tyler McVicker came out and said he thinks this is Val valve Life 3 The Sims competitor set at valve's offices halflife three but not because of the White Sands thing MC vicker claims he believes project White Sands is another name for a game codenamed hlx that was initially discovered in 2021 which he now strongly believes to be a fully-fledged non-vr halflife game theyDr Doom - New rumor has it that RDJ is actually a variant of Tony Stark, and gets killed in Secret Wars.SPECULATIONThe Deadpool Effect - There will be at least TWO movies that spin out of the Deadpool & Wolverine hype. My vote is for Gambit and Blade 4.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Bioshock gets an update on the 4th game, AS WELL AS a new rumor.Supernatural Reunion show?Star Wars keeps giving us comics we may or MAY NOT actually want.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsEminem - Toby video now up. https://youtu.be/CanCZktm0TQ?si=iMiFrHgqnp-ccg3y MTV News - It ISN'T gone after all. Paramount has apparently archived everything. They are simply streamlining, seems to be the story.https://metalinjection.net/news/mtv-news-contents-archived-paramount-didnt-trash-it-all Limp Bizkit - Turn it Up Bitch video https://youtu.be/bSTX2xVpfPw From the Still Sucks reord.New Music/VideoPeeling Flesh - Shoot 2 Kill https://youtu.be/pvYRevRS-eE The straight gutturals from the days of Myspace have returned, with some rap vocals?? All that with a punk rock song length too.9 Dead - Trust? https://youtu.be/QeE7YDircR4 LB cover… Always thought this would make a great heavier song. Turns out I was right.Escuela Grind - Turbulence https://youtu.be/UndvDa4TI28 singing? Ok LFG.Ice 9 Kills X Reel Big Fish - Walking on Sunshine https://youtu.be/w-nKsBl3m2w WTF??? Fun song and fun bands though so of course it works.Tours/FestivalsNekrogoblikon - announce that they are in the studio for a new record with Jason Suecof, AND they are doing a short tour with Dead Icarus and Enterprise Earth. Starts Sept 15 in Vancouver BC through Sept 29 in Hampton Beach NH.https://www.stubhub.com/nekrogoblikon-tickets/performer/1494909 Flyover Fest 2024 - https://flyoverfest918.com Nov 16 & 17 in Tulsa. Incendiary, Mindforce, Weekend Nachos, Fury, Peeling Flesh, and TONS more.Reg ‘ol NewsSlipknot - Clown did an AMA on Reddit. Called Look Outside Your Window a “tiimeless album,” and said “It has to come out. I promise it will come out soon.”No update on the new single, “Long May You Die.”He dances around most answers. Seemed to imply some re-recordings in the future. Though seems more a la Gently vs Killers are Quiet. https://www.reddit.com/r/Slipknot/comments/1dp13zl/this_is_clown_from_slipknot_ask_me_anything/ Capulet Fest - Go watch Tank the Tech's video. That is all the explanation you need from someone in the business.https://youtu.be/FKGaNk6GyVQ?si=-_ilJsTTr-UDwox5 Converge - In the studio. That is allhttps://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/in-the-studio/converge-is-in-the-studio SuggestsJane Doe - by Converge is another excellent pick. This seminal album in the hardcore scene is known for its ferocious energy, complex compositions, and emotional depth. Songs like "Concubine" and "Heaven in Her Arms" deliver an unrelenting barrage of sound that captures the band's raw intensity and innovative approach to heavy music.Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsSkydance X Paramount - Skydance Media, founded by David Ellison in 2006, is in discussions to merge with Paramount Pictures' parent company, National Amusements, in a deal that would see Skydance pay $1.75 billion to acquire National Amusements. This potential merger builds on the long history of collaboration between Skydance and Paramount, which includes a five-year co-financing and distribution agreement that started in 2009 and was renewed twice before ending in 2021. Skydance has been expanding its reach in recent years, launching Skydance Television in 2013 and Skydance Animation in 2017, and has also signed a multi-year feature film deal with Apple TV+ and secured a $1 billion credit facility for investments. If the merger is successful, it would create a new entity, "New Paramount," with David Ellison at the helm, marking a significant shift in the entertainment industry landscape.https://cosmicbook.news/skydance-media-paramount Apex Legends - In Apex Legends Season 22, major changes to the battle pass system have sparked backlash from players. The new format introduces two shorter battle passes per season, requiring separate purchases of $9.99 each and removing the option to buy them with Apex Coins. Additionally, the Premium Bundle now offers fewer tier skips and costs $19.99. Players have widely criticized these changes, calling them the worst decision by EA and Respawn Entertainment.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/apex-legends-battle-pass-changes-season-22/ Bioshock 4 - BioShock 4's development is progressing quickly under Cloud Chamber, according to Senior Cinematic Designer Jeff Spoonhower. The studio is hiring for various roles in writing, design, and art, indicating they have a clear vision for the game. Though still in development, fans might expect a long wait for its release. Additionally, there are rumors of a possible remake of the original BioShock to bridge the gap until BioShock 4 launches.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/bioshock-4-development-update-cloud-chamber/ SuggestsHalo: InfiniteComic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsStar Wars: Ahsoka - Marvel Comics released a preview for their upcoming miniseries "Star Wars: Ahsoka," featuring Rosario Dawson's character from the live-action series. The comic adapts events from the "Star Wars: Ahsoka" series and includes Ahsoka's quest to find Grand Admiral Thrawn. The preview showcases Ahsoka's journey to a temple and her encounter with sentries. Additionally, Lucasfilm has confirmed a second season for "Star Wars: Ahsoka" and a related movie titled "The Mandalorian & Grogu."https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-ahsoka-rosario-dawson-marvel-comics-preview/ Starman - James Robinson and Tony Harris are reportedly returning to their acclaimed "Starman" series for DC's Black Label. The new miniseries will bring back Jack Knight, the character they originally created in the 1990s. This project will be part of DC's mature readers' line and is expected to be announced at Comic Con International in San Diego. The original "Starman" series, which ran from 1994 to 2001, is celebrated as one of DC's best comics.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/james-robinson-starman-dc-black-label/ DC Superheroes: Absolute Power - The comic event "Absolute Power" significantly alters the DC Universe by removing superpowers, magic, and time travel. Amanda Waller, with her team Task Force VII, uses upgraded Amazos to strip heroes like Superman, Aquaman, and the Justice Society of America of their powers, making them irretrievable. Waller also seals the timestream and micro-verse, preventing escape. The series promises an accessible entry point for new readers and will shape the DC Universe's future. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/absolute-power-makes-huge-change-to-dcs-heroes-spoilers/ /batman: Full Moon - DC has announced a new four-issue Black Label miniseries titled "Batman: Full Moon," debuting on October 9th. Written by Rodney Barnes and illustrated by Stevan Subic, the series pits Batman against a powerful werewolf terrorizing Gotham City. The story will challenge Batman's intellect and physical resilience, with Zatanna warning that he might not emerge unscathed. Each issue will feature glow-in-the-dark main covers by Subic and variant covers by artists such as Steve Beach, Francesco Francavilla, and Mike Perkins.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batman-full-moon-announced-by-dc/ SuggestsThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - by Douglas Adams. This classic science fiction novel is a delightful blend of wit, humor, and imaginative storytelling. It follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human, who is swept off Earth just before it's demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Alongside an eclectic cast of characters, Arthur explores the absurdities of the universe, armed with only a towel and the indispensable guidebook. Its clever satire, quirky characters, and thought-provoking themes make it a must-read for any nerdy aficionado.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsArkham Asylum - The Matt Reeves-verse procedural Batman adjacent show has now been canceled. Evolved from Gotham PD to a DCU project, and is now no more. https://cosmicbook.news/matt-reeves-arkham-asylum-series-canceled-max Harley Quinn - Season 5 likely this year according to Dean Lorey, co-creator of the series. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/harley-quinn-season-5-release-date-update-2024-max-dcu/ Trigun - Reboot series is getting a sequel series: Trigun Stargaze. Revealed at Anime Expo over the weekend.https://comicbook.com/anime/news/trigun-stampede-sequel-trigun-stargaze/ Spider-Man Noir - Live action series will air on MGM+ before heading over to Amazon Prime. No release date set, nor a timeframe for the switch once it does air. Brenden Gleeson cast as a villain.https://cosmicbook.news/spider-man-noir-mgm-lamorne-morris-robbie-robertson TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/ARulRbzM7Jw horror elements all look to be severely undercut by the comedy.Unsolved Mysteries - Volume 4 https://youtu.be/CvSaVywPDsM Jack the Ripper? Really? July 31.Futurama - Season 12 https://youtu.be/zPelef46rlk July 29Reg ‘ol NewsSupernatural - Jared Padalecki has said that there will possibly be a revival akin to the Gilmore Girls limited series.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/supernatural-jared-padalecki-reveals-only-way-series-could-return/ SuggestsSliders follows the adventures of Quinn Mallory, a brilliant scientist, and his companions Wade, Rembrandt, and Professor Arturo, as they travel through parallel universes using Quinn's invention, the timer. The group "slides" into alternate versions of Earth, often finding themselves in strange and fantastical worlds where they encounter alternate versions of historical events, cultural norms, and technological advancements. As they navigate these new realities, they must confront the consequences of their own actions and the risks of altering the timeline, all while searching for a way to return to their own universe. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures, unexpected allies, and sinister villains, and must rely on their wits, courage, and resourcefulness to survive and find a way back home.Streaming on Peacock.MoviesTrailersBatman Ninja vs Yakuza League - https://youtu.be/RyX5AL1NwNQ oh boy… a sequel to Batman Ninja eh?Reg ‘ol NewsShrek 5 - DreamWorks Animation announced that the movie is happening and already has a July 1 2026 release date. Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, and Cameron Diaz are all reprising their roles.https://cosmicbook.news/shrek-5-release-date SuggestseXistenZ (1999)Directed by David Cronenberg, this psychological sci-fi thriller explores the world of virtual reality game design. The film follows Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a brilliant game designer, and her test subject, Ted Pikul (Jude Law), as they navigate a complex web of reality and fantasy.Rumor MillNew RumorsSupergirl - Lobo (as rumored to be played by Jason Momoa in James Gunn's DCU) said to be revealed in Supergirl movie. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow out June 26, 26.Horizon Zero Dawn - Netflix series reportedly canceled. Bioshock - 2K Games rumored to be releasing a remake to bridge the gap before Cloud 9's Bioshock 4.Mortal Kombat - Fire and Ice is circulating again. This time fed into by Boon himself.SPECULATION~Bioshock won't get a remake until 2025 if at all, because Bioshock 4 won't be out till 2027.~There won't be an Injustice 3 game until 2026 if at all.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.