Podcast appearances and mentions of Destin Daniel Cretton

By Walt HickeyWelcome to the Numlock Sunday edition.This week, I spoke to Alyssa Rosenberg, Sunny Bunch and Peter Suderman, the three panelists of the outstanding film podcast Across the Movie Aisle. I really enjoy the show and have been a longtime fan of their individual work.I think that they're a group with genuinely diverse opinions but who have a lot of love for cinema and as a result have some of the most deeply interesting conversations about the art form of any show I listen to. The show just split off from The Bulwark's network and is striking it out independently. Do check them out!This interview has been condensed and edited. Hey, Across the Movie Aisle. Thank you so much for coming on Numlock. I really appreciate it.Absolutely.Thank you for having us.Yes, this is the first three-on-one conversation that I've ever done here, so we're gonna have to juggle a bit. Either way, I am just such a fan of the show. I really, really enjoyed it, subscribed to the Bulwark for it when I heard that you guys were going independent. I was really excited to see what was motivating that, what opportunities you were seeing out there. It's just such a really fun program, and I think it's so unique in the space.Before we get into talking about the movies, do you wanna talk a little bit about where this show came from, where it started, then what you would say your perspective on the film industry is?Sonny: Sure.Alyssa: Who wants to tell the story?Sonny: The origin of the show was back in 2019. I started working for an independent film studio that's based in Dallas, where I live now. I moved here for the job. The pitch was, “it's like Fangoria,” but for action movies and thrillers and heist movies, that sort of thing. And one of the things I wanted to do when we came over was a little podcast network. We were gonna have some shows, some storytelling things, et cetera. And one of the things I had wanted to do for a while (and hadn't really had an outlet for) was a show I had envisioned as like Crossfire or McLaughlin Group or something like that, but by way of movies.So Across the Movie Aisle — I've always shorthanded it as Siskel and Ebert meets Left Right Center. And the idea here is that I am a conservative. I don't know how other people would describe me, but I still think of myself as a center-right person. Alyssa is the center-left person.Peter: Would you even say that you are a neoconservative?Sonny: Well, I'm a neoconservative with libertarian tendencies, which is a funny thing.Peter: “You work at the Weekly Standard,” is a good way to think about your politics? And they basically haven't changed since you worked at The Weekly Standard. Is that fair? That's the long and the short of it.Sonny: Then Peter is whatever Peter is. I'll let him define himself. But the idea here was you have three people with differing political views talking about movies and other stories about movies. The show has two segments. The first is called Controversies and Nontroversies. The second is a review. And the Controversies and Nontroversies segment was initially thought of as we tackle some dumb internet outrage of the day and decide if it's really worth being mad about.And that evolved into something slightly different, right? Right, guys? I feel like it's now more about the business of Hollywood.Alyssa: Yes, exactly. But I think it's worth noting that our story actually starts way before 2019. The three of us were all critics in some respect or other. I was over at ThinkProgress running their culture and sports verticals. Sonny, were you at the Weekly Standard when we started or were you at the Free Beacon then?Sonny: I think I was at the Washington Free Beacon when we met. So it must've been 2012 or 13.Alyssa: The three of us were going to screenings every week and somehow just gravitated towards each other. We would sit together. We were the people who were hanging out and hashing things out together after the screening ended. When I moved to the Washington Post, I ended up bringing Sonny over as a contributor to the blog that I was working on there. They were invited to my wedding. We were authentically contentiously friends years before we started the podcast.I think that's been a little bit of the special sauce for us, right? We are capable of having conversations that are somewhat harder to have elsewhere because (even before we started working together) there were five, six years of trust built up in in-person conversations and discussions over beers at the really terrible bar near the former AMC in Friendship Heights. Nobody is here on this podcast to blow each other up. But it's also not like “We're friends for the camera!”I think the show has always been like both a reflection of our dynamic. It's also the way that we hang out every week, even though Sonny lives in Dallas, and Peter lives in Boston some of the time. So for me, it's like my night out.I mean, as a listener, I really find the appeal to be exactly that. I think that having different perspectives on something as universal as film makes the show super compelling to listen to, even if I don't always necessarily agree with the perspective on it. What makes movies just so good to view from multiple different angles? There are lowercase “c” conservative films, there are lowercase “l” liberal films, that stuff. How do you guys find approaching the current state of the film industry from these different points of view?Peter: Alyssa talked about how our story goes back even before 2019, when the podcast started. And just for people who may not be familiar with the dynamic of Washington that all of us came up in in our 20s, Alyssa was working for ThinkProgress, which was the journalism arm of the Center for American Progress, which is this leading democratic or democratic affiliated think tank. Sonny was working for the Weekly Standard and then for the Washington Free Beacon, these feisty, conservative journalistic outlets.I actually started writing movie reviews for National Review for a couple of years. When I moved over full-time to Reason Magazine, which is where I've been for more than 15 years now, and also to the Washington Times, which is someplace that both Sonny and I wrote for. It's a conservative-leaning paper that has undergone many transformations. If you live in Washington, your social circle and your conversations and your life are so frequently segmented by politics.What we liked about being friends with each other and seeing movies with each other was that we saw that it didn't have to be the case. Movies and art and pop culture, even disagreements about them, were ways that we could come together and maybe not even agree, but like learn about each other. We're really good friends, but we also like each other's minds. This is something that is really important and drew us all together. I have learned a lot about movies from Sonny. I have learned about culture from Alyssa. I don't know if they've learned anything from me. Maybe they've been annoyed about how I'm fine with A.I.Having those perspectives, it's not just that it's like, “Oh, that's nice that you're a little different.” This is a learning opportunity for all of us. It also makes the act of watching movies together much richer. When you're watching the movie, if you're watching it next to Alyssa, I know what she's thinking. Maybe not what I'm thinking, but it's like having another set of eyes. If you're a critic, if you're somebody who likes movies, if you are somebody who likes movies for the social aspect of them, seeing them with somebody else and talking about them afterwards just makes it so much more enjoyable. The fact that we then get to have that conversation in public for an audience that seems to enjoy this is really rewarding.Alyssa: I have a very hard time with certain kinds of violence in movies. But I can sit in a theater with Peter, and he can tell me when I need to cover my eyes, but also when I'm gonna be okay when it's over. And he's always right, right? And that's the thing that we get.Peter: But also when we see the Taylor Swift movie, I show up, and Alyssa has friendship bracelets for us. Everybody's bringing something to the party here.Alyssa: Peter, you joked about whether or not we've gotten anything from you. And I actually think that in some ways, I'm the one of us whose politics and aesthetics have changed most as a result of doing the show with both of you. I came up in an era of lefty cultural criticism when there were real incentives for tearing things apart. And I think I, in some ways early in my career, helped advance a fairly doctrinaire vision of what political conversations about art should be. And I have some regrets about some of the things that I wrote and some non-regrets too. I did a lot of work at that point in my career that I liked a lot.But one of the things I've come to believe in my conversation with these guys is that art is at its most politically powerful not when it affirms an agenda or a worldview that is defined by a political movement, but it is at its most powerful and interesting when it creates space for conversations that are not possible in conventional political formats and political venues. I think the unpredictability of movies and the inability to shove movies neatly into a partisan schema is where their power comes from.It is not in being subordinate to an agenda, but in opening the space for new possibilities. And I think that having a space to come to that conclusion made me a better critic and a better person. Maybe less employable as someone who writes about this stuff full-time in a predictable way. But I really enjoy seeing the world through the lenses that Peter and Sonny helped me apply to all of this.Peter: And just to underline that really quickly, a little bit more. One of the things that brings all of us together is that we are all three people who moved to Washington to work in political journalism, to work in discourse about politics. We have very strongly held beliefs. At the same time, I think all three of us come to movies, to art and to culture thinking, “You know what, you can make good art. You can make a great movie that maybe I find doesn't in any way align with my beliefs, right?” It has nothing to do with my political world or is even critical of my political worldview, but it's still a great movie.And this is a thing that you see very rarely in Washington and political discussions of art and film, but also in criticism. You have so much criticism that is out there, especially in the movie criticism world, that is just straightforwardly, politically determined. I don't think that that is the best way to approach art and to live a life that is about art because. Of course, it engages with politics. And of course you have to talk about that. And of course, you have to deal with that, but it's not just politics. If what you want from a movie is for it to be an op-ed, then what you want isn't a movie, it's an op-ed.I think that's really interesting. And actually, let's dive into that real quick. We'll go around the horn, perhaps. Peter, you brought it up. What is an example of a film or a piece of media that maybe either subverts or goes upstream compared to your personal politics that you nevertheless enjoyed? Or you, nevertheless, in spite of where you were coming from on that, really tended to like?Peter: So we all had mixed reactions to Paul Anderson's, P.T. Anderson's One Battle After Another, which is quite a political film, just came out. All of us thought that on a micro level, scene by scene, as a piece of filmmaking, it's genius. But on a macro level, its big ideas are kind of a mess. I go back to another Paul Anderson film from the aughts, There Will Be Blood, which is fairly critical of capitalism and of the capitalist tendencies that are deeply rooted in America. And it's not just a polemic, just an op-ed. It's not something that you can sum up in a tweet. It is quite a complex film in so many ways. And I'm a capitalist. I am a libertarian. I am a markets guy. And it is, I love that movie.Sonny and I frequently have arguments over whether There Will Be Blood is the first or second best movie of the last 25 years or so. Sonny thinks it's maybe the best. I think it's the second best. This is a movie that I think offers a deep critique of my ideology and my political worldview. But it is so profound on an artistic character narrative, just deep engagement level. I could talk about it for a long time. It's a movie I really love that doesn't support what I believe about politics in the world.Yeah, Sonny, how about you?Sonny: Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor is commie agitprop, but it's also very good. It's one of those movies where the lesson of the movie is literally “The elite overclass needs to be taught how to pee correctly in a bucket, so as not to annoy the normals.” But it's a beautiful movie, including the bucket. You don't have to agree with a film's politics to recognize that it is a great movie. It certainly doesn't hurt. I flipped through my rankings, and a lot of it does line up.But another one is JFK. Oliver Stone's JFK is a movie that is nonsense as history. If you look at it as a history text, you are reading the film wrong. What it excels at and the way that it is great is that it's the absolute perfect distillation of sitting next to an insane conspiracy theorist and hearing them ramble. The way that Oliver Stone edits together all of these disparate ideas — the way he edits is like hearing a conspiracy theorist talk.The way a conspiracy theorist talks is that they overwhelm you with information. They will just throw out random things and be like, “And this is connected to this, and this is connected to this.” And you are not able to actually judge these things because you have no idea really what they're talking about. You're not steeped in this stuff like they are, but it all sounds right. And all of a sudden, yeah, I believe that the military industrial complex murdered JFK at the behest of a fascist homosexual conspiracy, which is just another amusing little element to JFK by Oliver Stone.Those would be two examples, I would say.I love that. Alyssa, how about you?Alyssa: I would say Dirty Harry. I did a huge project about 10 years ago on depictions of the police in pop culture. And the ways in which law enforcement, as an industry, has actually really shaped their depictions on film. And look, I don't think the police always get everything right. And I think that shooting people is not a viable solution to a crime, especially without a trial. But God damn, does Clint Eastwood make like a sweater and a blazer and a real big gun look awesome, right?Sonny: Those are things that look awesome. Of course, they look awesome on Clint Eastwood.Alyssa: Of course, they look awesome, but they look especially awesome on Clint Eastwood. And they look even more awesome when he's shooting a crazed hippie who has commandeered a busSonny: Full of children.Alyssa: Yes, a bus full of children. The evil hippie deserves to get shot, and Clint Eastwood is the man to set things right. The thing about aesthetics is that they can get you to set aside your politics momentarily in a theoretical way. But I also think that good movies can get you access to spaces and mindsets that you might not have access to otherwise.When you asked that question, the movie that I immediately thought of, not necessarily of challenging my politics, but like bringing me a place I can't go, is Alex Garland's Warfare from earlier this year. It is one of the best movies I've seen this year. And also a movie about (both as a social and cultural environment) an all-male combat unit in the US military and a situation (the war in Iraq) that I have no access to. I cannot go there. My being in the space would fundamentally transform the space. And that opening sequence with this platoon watching this music video in a weird, sexualized group bonding ritual, I just found fascinating and oddly touching in a way that I think is interesting to watch, especially if you're steeped in left-leaning critiques of traditional masculinity in all-male spaces.And I found that movie, despite how harrowing it was, kind of beautiful and tender to watch in a way. And I just felt very grateful for it.Awesome. Yeah, again, I really appreciate how much thought goes into viewing not only movies as cultural entities, but also their space in politics, but also how the culture can overwhelm that. I really think that you guys have such fun takes on this. I wanna back out a little bit and talk a little bit about this year and this moment. I think one thing I really enjoy about your show is that it's obvious how much you guys really enjoy going to the movies, enjoy consuming this stuff. I know that there's a lot of fairly understandable doom and gloom sometimes around the movie industry, around the exhibition industry. A lot of that, I think, comes from some of the more industry side of things and infects the viewing public's view.I'll just throw it to you. What is a trend or something going on these days within movies or Hollywood that you actually think is a good thing, that you're actually enjoying? Or a transitional moment that you think could be fun? I guess, Sunny, I'll start off with you. I don't know.Sonny: That's a hard question to answer because everything is bad right now.Alyssa: To be clear, this is Sonny's default position about all eras and all things. All things.Peter: He's a cheerful man.Sonny: All things, really. No, everything is bad. But if I were looking at a few green shoots, I like the rise of the draft house style theater, a combination of dining, bar, movie space. I know some people have issues with the waiters scurrying back and forth. And it's not my real cup of tea either, but that's all right. You mentioned this question right before we started taping. I was trying to sketch something out, so I didn't have nothing.But I do think the rise of the boutique Blu-ray and 4K UHD retailers has been a good thing. I don't know that it's enough to save physical media in the film context, but the rise of your Vinegar Syndromes. Criterion, of course, is the longest player in this space, and they've been doing it since the days of Laserdisc. They're very good at what they do, and they have a great catalog.But even smaller places, like your Vinegar Syndromes or your Shout Factory and your Scream Factory. The studios themselves are getting into it. Lionsgate has their Lionsgate limited thing that they do, which is just sucking money out of my pockets. A24 has also been good in this space. I like the idea that there is a small but committed cadre of collectors out there. And it's not just ownership for the sake of ownership. It's not the high fidelity, “the things you own matter. So you should show them off so everybody can see them and see how cool you are” kind of thing. There are actual quality differences to having a disc as opposed to a streaming service, which always come in at lower bit rates, and they look and sound worse.But this is so niche. Very few people who collect this stuff (Blu-rays, 4Ks, et cetera) really understand how niche they are.If you look at the monthly pie chart of sales of discs every month, it's still 50 percent DVD, 20 percent to 25 percent Blu-ray, and then 25 percent to 30 percent 4K, depending on what's out at any given time. But 50 percent of discs are still being bought by people browsing Walmart shelves, like “Ooh, I'll watch this new movie for $5. Sure, why not?”Yeah, having something for the sickos is always something viable, right? Peter, I'll throw it to you.Peter: So, on this podcast, I have probably been the biggest MCU, Marvel Movie Universe booster. What I think is a good thing that is happening right now is that the MCU is in a decline, or at least a reset period. It's not overwhelming Hollywood in the way that it was throughout the 2010s. It's hurting theaters and exhibition because those movies are not performing the way they used to, and that's a downside for real.But what it is doing is creating a space for young filmmakers and for young acting talent to rise up without having to immediately be sucked into the MCU or something comparable, like the DC movies that were trying to start up and never really got going. Now they've rebooted the DC universe with the James Gunn Superman film. But, it really felt like in the 2010s, anyone who was in their 20s or 30s and was a really promising actor or a really promising director was gonna make one or two movies. And then they were gonna get sucked into the Marvel or maybe the Star Wars machine, one of these big franchise things.It wasn't like even 25 years ago when Sam Raimi was making Spider-Man films, and they were very distinctly Sam Raimi films. I mean, you watch the Dr. Octopus POV sequence in Spider-Man 2, and it's the same thing he was doing in Evil Dead, except he had $150 million to make that movie, right?These weren't even altruistic superhero films. They were just being brought in to lend their names a small amount of flavor to whatever it was they were doing. And now, in an era in which the MCU is not gone, but is diminished, a lot of acting talent and a lot of directing talent are going to be free to spend that formative period of third, fourth, fifth, sixth movies to make the things that they wanna make and to experiment.Like I said, this does have downsides. This is not great for theatrical exhibitors who are suffering right now because there are fewer movies and because the big movies are not as big. But in that space, you get the opportunity to try new things. And I love seeing new things, and I love watching new talent develop.That is cool. I like that. Alyssa?Alyssa: I'm glad you said that, Peter, because what I was gonna say is I am delighted to see some of the directors who did time in the MCU or other franchises coming back and making original movies. Obviously, Sinners is one of the big success stories of the year. It's also a success story because Ryan Coogler is not only making franchise movies.I saw Seeing Fruitvale, which turned Fruitvale Station, at the Sundance Film Festival. It was like a seminal moment for me early in my career as a critic. I was like, “Holy God, this guy is great.” Even though I like what he did with the Rocky movies and I like the first Black Panther, I just felt this sense of profound regret for him getting diverted from telling these original stories. I'm really excited for Chloe Zhao's Hamnet. I expect to be emotionally incapacitated by that movie. Honestly, it is great for people who love movies that Immortals was just such a disaster.Peter: Eternals.Sonny: Eternals, that's how good it is we can't even remember the title.Alyssa: Yes, Destin Daniel Cretton is working on a Shang-Chi sequel, but he is also collaborating with Ryan Coogler on a project that I think is drawn from their childhoods.Sonny: He's directing a new Spider-Man movie right now.Alyssa: But there's other stuff coming. There's the possibility of life outside franchises. And, I'm excited to see what some of these folks do when they're not in front of a green screen and when they're telling stories about actual human beings. I am excited to just see more movies like Weapons, like Materialists, coming from younger directors who are still figuring things out, but have interesting things to say. And this year, at least, appears to be able to do okay at the box office.I love that. People are recovering from their exile in Atlanta and have a chance to make some cool movies. You guys have been so generous with your time. I do want to just finish on one last note: where do you assess Hollywood's position within the world to be?Obviously, in the States, they've had a lot of pressure from things like TikTok coming from below, things like the federal government coming from above. But even internationally and geopolitically, you've seen international players start to compete with Hollywood at the Oscars. For instance, in Best Animated Film last year, as well as some big markets shutting down for them, like China is not really doing anything. From a political perspective, where do you assess the state of Hollywood right now?Peter: From a political perspective, I think Hollywood is going to start producing movies that read less overtly liberal, less conventionally left-leaning. I think we're already seeing some of that. I don't mean that Hollywood is suddenly going to be MAGA, that it's suddenly gonna be like reading Buckley's National Review or anything like that. I just mean that at the margins, you're gonna see more movies that don't toe the line in the way that you saw movies before. There was a moment, especially right before and right after the pandemic, where it really felt like too many movies were towing a very predictable left-of-center political line. And it was obvious and there was no nuance to it.Again, I do not oppose movies that may have a different worldview than mine, but it felt like they were running scared in a lot of cases. I mean, in sports, if your team is behind, that's the time when you try new stuff. You don't use the same strategy if you are losing. Hollywood's losing right now. They're losing economically and they're losing as a cultural force. While that's in some ways not great for the art form, that is going to be good for experimentation. And that's gonna be formal and craft experimentation. That's going to be talent. We're going to see new and interesting people. And that's also going to be ideas both for stories and for politics and ideology.Sonny: A big question is what happens with the retrenchment of the global box office? Because I do think, for a long time, you could count on basically two-thirds of the box office of a major Hollywood release coming overseas and one-third coming domestically. And those numbers have, in some cases, inverted. It's closer to 50/50 for more of them. It's not universally true. F1 did more business overseas than domestically, which you might expect for something that's based on F1 racing. But the big question is what happens if the rest of the world is like, “We're not that interested in the big Hollywood blockbuster stuff that we have been eating up for the last 15 or 20 years”?This goes hand in hand with Alyssa's point about originals. That's probably a good thing, honestly. It's probably a good thing to get away from the theory of the movie industry being like, “We need to make things that appeal despite language barriers.” Language matters; words matter. And tailoring your words to the correct audience matters. American movie studio should tailor their stuff to American audiences.Alyssa: And also getting away from the idea of appealing to the Chinese censors who controlled which American movies got access to Chinese markets, which was not the same thing as appealing to Chinese audiences. But yeah, I totally agree.My father-in-law works in the foreign exchange industry, and he said something that I've been thinking about a lot. They're just seeing real declines in people who want to come here or feel comfortable coming here. Until July, I was the letters editor at The Washington Post, and it was astonishing to me just how much rage Canadians were feeling towards the United States. I don't know that these will translate into a rejection of American movies. American culture exports have been unbelievably strong for a long time.But I do see an opening for Korean pop culture, which has already been very popular abroad. I think there's a real chance that we will see a rejection of American culture in some ways. And, it will take Hollywood a while to respond to that. It always lags a little bit. But I do think it would be very interesting to see what more aggressively American movies look like. And I think that could take many forms.But scale is in many ways the enemy of interestingness. If there is not and opportunity to turn everything into a two billion dollar movie because you sell it overseas, what stories do you tell? What actors do you put on screen? What voices do you elevate? And I think the answers to those questions could be really interesting.Peter: I agree with all of this in the sense that I think it will be good for the art form, like I have been saying. But there's a cost to this that all of us should recognize. When budgets get smaller and the market shrinks, that is going to be bad for people who work in the industry. And in particular, it's going to be rough for the below-the-line talent, the people whose names you see at the end credits — when these credits now scroll for 10 minutes after a Marvel movie because they have employed hundreds, maybe even a thousand people.And there was a story in The Wall Street Journal just this summer. You mentioned the time in Atlanta about how Marvel has moved most of its production out of Atlanta. There are people there who had built lives, bought houses, had earned pretty good middle-class incomes, but weren't superstars by any means. Now they don't know what to do because they thought they were living in Hollywood East, and suddenly, Hollywood East doesn't exist anymore.We may be in a position where Hollywood West, as we have long know it, L.A., the film center, also doesn't exist anymore, at least or at least as much smaller, much less important and much less central to filmmaking than it has been for the last nearly 100 years. And again, as a critic, I like the new stuff. I often like the smaller stuff. I'm an American; I want movies made for me. But also, these are people with jobs and livelihoods, and it is going to be hard for them in many cases.Sonny: Oh, I'm glad to see the A.I. King over here take the side of the little guy who's losing out on his on his livelihood.Peter: I think A.I. is going to help the little guy. Small creators are going to have a leg up because of it.Sonny: Sure.All right. Well, I love some of those thoughts, love some of those lessons. Publicly traded companies are famously risk-taking, so we're going to be fine, definitely. Either way, I really do love the show. I really, really enjoy it. I think it's one of the best discussion shows, chat shows about any movie podcast out there. It is really, really fun. It is very cool to see you guys go independent.I just want to throw it to you a little bit. What is your pitch? What is the show? Where can they find it? What's the best way to support it? And where can they find you all?Sonny: The show's a lot like this, like what you just listened to.Alyssa: Peter has developed this catchphrase when Sonny asked him how he's doing to kick off the show, and he always says that he's excited to be talking about movies with friends. We want to be your movie friends. You should come hang out with us. Hopefully, we will be going live a little bit more, maybe meeting up in person some. I will hopefully be doing some writing for our sub stack, if you have missed my blatherings about movies and movie trends.But yeah, come hang out with us every week. We're fun.Sonny: Movieaisle.substack.com. That's where you should go. You should I'm I'm I'm sure I'm sure there will be a link to it or something. Movieaisle.substack.com is where it lives now. We'll have a proper URL at some point.Terrific. And wherever you get your podcasts?Sonny: And wherever you get your podcasts!That's great. Peter, Alyssa, Sonny, thank you so much. This is really, really fun. Again, I really dig the show so much. I'm very, very happy for you guys being able to spring out independent. So really, thanks for coming on.Edited by Crystal WangIf you have anything you'd like to see in this Sunday special, shoot me an email. Comment below! Thanks for reading, and thanks so much for supporting Numlock.Thank you so much for becoming a paid subscriber! Send links to me on Twitter at @WaltHickey or email me with numbers, tips or feedback at walt@numlock.news. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.numlock.com/subscribe

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The Creative's Mind: How Exceptional Artists Think, Make, and Perform by Jim Afremow PhD, Phil White https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Mind-Exceptional-Artists-Perform/dp/1637746881 In every creator's journey, there comes a stage where mental challenges are bigger than artistic ones—and it can be hard to know where to turn. This insightful book offers a rich source of mental strategies, resilience tips, and practical advice tailored specifically for creatives. No matter your medium, you know that you can't wait for inspiration to strike when it comes to honing your skills. This is true not only for your craft, but a crucial and often-overlooked aspect of the creative process: your mindset. From Jim Afremow, author of The Champion's Mind, and Phil White, co-author of The Leader's Mind, this new guide takes you inside the mental game of some of the world's top directors, photographers, writers, and musicians, and shows how their mindset has become their biggest competitive advantage. Learn from the mental game and creative process of these top artists: Destin Daniel Cretton, director of Spider-Man 4 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Chris Burkard, award-winning photographer and filmmaker BT, Grammy-nominated musician, producer, and composer Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest Dom Streater, fashion designer and winner of Project Runway and Project Runway All-Stars Tim Allen, animator for two Academy Award–winning films, Pinocchio and Peter and the Wolf Keegan Hall, artist and philanthropist Suzannah Bianco, Olympic gold medalist and Cirque du Soleil performer Stephen Wiltshire, architectural artist Graham Thompson, founder of Optimo Hats Ashley Stegon, visual artist for The Mandalorian David Greusel, architect and cofounder of Convergence Design Filled with motivating stories and hard-earned advice, The Creative's Mind will equip you with powerful tools to maximize your potential, persevere through hard times, and leave a lasting legacy.

In Nerd Culture #221 duiken we weer diep in de wereld van films, series, comics en meer. Van Castlefest en Magic: The Gathering tot de nieuwe Spider-Man: Brand New Day-onthullingen met Michael Mando's Scorpion en een mogelijke Venom-tease. We bespreken opvallend nieuws zoals Gina Carano's schikking met Disney, nieuwe Star Wars-casting, de toekomst van Sicario 3, en waarom Fantastic Four keihard crasht aan de box office. Plus: trailers, behind-the-scenes beelden, en een blik op wat Sony met het Spider-Man-universum van plan is.Fantastic Four crasht hard in de box officeDe kassa's blijven rinkelen voor Marvel, maar niet zo hard als gehoopt. The Fantastic Four: First Steps begon sterk met een openingsweekend van $117,6 miljoen, maar kelderde in het tweede weekend met maar liefst 66% naar $40 miljoen. Ondanks positieve reviews, goede mond-tot-mondreclame en weinig directe concurrentie, weet de film buiten de kern van hardcore superheldenfans maar lastig een breder publiek te bereiken. Analisten noemen de daling opvallend en plaatsen de film in hetzelfde rijtje als eerdere MCU-titels met forse tweedeweekdrops. Toch is er hoop: het wereldwijde resultaat ligt al hoger dan enkele recente Marvel-flops, en de echte klapper moet nog komen met Avengers.The Last Ronin gaat op Frank Miller's Dark Knight lijkenTMNT-co-creator Kevin Eastman heeft meer verteld over de aankomende live-action The Last Ronin-film, gebaseerd op de geliefde en duistere miniserie. Het verhaal volgt de laatste overlevende Ninja Turtle in een dystopische toekomst, op een wraakmissie tegen Oroku Hiroto, kleinzoon van Shredder. Eastman noemt het een “liefdesgedicht” aan Frank Millers The Dark Knight Returns: losstaand van de canon, maar diep geworteld in de Mirage-comics. Paramount en Nickelodeon ontwikkelen de film als een ruigere, mogelijk R-rated adaptatie. Volgens Eastman is dit “de juiste aanpak” om deze afsluitende Turtle-saga tot leven te brengen. Scorpion keert terug voor Spider-Man: Brand New DayMichael Mando keert terug als Mac Gargan/Scorpion in Spider-Man: Brand New Day en hint op Instagram naar twee grote onthullingen: een comic-accurate groene Scorpion-suit met mechanische staart én een mogelijke transformatie tot Venom. In de comics is Gargans Venom een brute, onvoorspelbare kracht – veel gewelddadiger dan Eddie Brock. Als Marvel dat pad volgt, kan Gargan evolueren van straatcrimineel tot dodelijke “protector”. De film, geregisseerd door Destin Daniel Cretton en met Tom Holland, Zendaya en Jon Bernthal, verschijnt op 31 juli 2026. Opnames vinden nu plaats in Glasgow.Timestamps:00:00:00 Nerd Culture #22100:00:17 Wat gaan we vandaag doen?00:00:50 Magic: The Gathering00:07:55 Castlefest KCD2 panel00:14:13 Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End00:24:16 Stick00:28:53 Steven Spielberg: A Retrospective00:34:39 The Office00:36:28 The Paper Trailer00:41:01 Gerechtigheid voor Gina Carano00:44:27 Lightsabertje kopen?00:49:46 Star Wars Starfighter voegt opnieuw grote naam aan cast toe00:52:10 Zin in Sicario 3? Volgens Josh Brolin is de kans groot00:53:33 The Last Ronin gaat op Frank Miller's Dark Knight lijken00:57:52 Waltzing with Brando Trailer01:00:38 Fantastic Four crasht in tweede week box office01:11:49 Tom Holland onthult nieuwe suit in Spider-Man Brand New Day01:13:40 Ook Frank Castle heeft een nieuw pakje01:17:05 Michael Mando teased zijn Scorpion in Spider-Man Brand New Day01:19:52 Een boel andere villains in Brand New Day01:22:08 Behind-the-scenes shots in Spider-Man Brand New Day01:23:32 De toekomst van pre-vis?01:24:40 Sony pakt door met de Spider-Man universe01:26:16 HIM Trailer

The fourth MCU Spider-Man movie is finally in production. From Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers (the writers of the previous trilogy) and director Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day promises to be a bit of a new start for all of our favorite web slinging hero. I, of course, love Spider-Man (look at my profile photo!). He's always been my favorite Marvel character and I can promise you that will never change. The last few years have definitely been a bit tumultuous as a fan, getting some of the greatest stories ever told with this character in video games and animated movies… but then some of the worst Spider-related movies ever from the Sony Spin-Off Universe. But I think it's safe to say that we're ALL looking forward to getting Tom Holland's version back on the big screen. No Way Home became one of the biggest movies ever made, but it also left the character in a place that a lot of fans have been waiting a long time for this version of the character to reach. That being said, I don't think anyone quite expected as long of a wait as its been for this movie to just be in production, especially considering the gap between Holland's first Spider-Man movie - Homecoming - to No Way Home will ultimately be a shorter gap then between No Way Home and Brand New Day. But I really hope that the wait has been due to them knowing that No Way Home set the bar really high. At long last, we have our first looks at the suit, as well as a number of news regarding antagonists and supporting Marvel players. Here, I break down all the news we have so far about SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY.

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Weaver most recently directed the feature film Miss Valentine (Paris Berelc). Previously he directed Cupid For Christmas (starring Richard Kind) which premiered on HULU, the horror film Getaway, and the Christmas romantic comedy Santa Girl (starring Barry Bostwick and Jennifer Stone). He wrote, directed, and starred in the award-winning thriller Cut To the Chase (with Lance Henriksen) and the acclaimed romantic comedy 6 Month Rule (alongside Martin Starr, Natalie Morales and John Michael Higgins). Previous films he's written and directed include Weather Girl (with Mark Harmon, Jon Cryer and Jane Lynch) and Outside Sales. He also co-wrote and acted in Manic (Don Cheadle, Joseph Gordon- Levitt and Zooey Deschanel) which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.He has appeared in films such as Favor, Where We're Meant To Be, Junk, Deep Dark Canyon, Official Rejection, and The Good Old Boys opposite Tommy Lee Jones. His numerous episodic television credits include Wolf Pack, E.R., JAG, and The Middleman. He provided the voice of Peter Pan in the Disney animated feature Return To Never Land and still does the voice for Disney today.A native of Louisiana, Weaver studied in New York City, Oxford University, and graduated from UCLA with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Political Science. He lives in Los Angeles where he works as a Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, and Distributor through his company Secret Identity Pictures.Spider-Man: Brand New Day is getting tantalizingly close to production ahead of its planned release date of July 31, 2026. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton will helm the upcoming sequel, replacing Jon Watts, who worked on all three of the previous Spider-Man films. Brand New Day is set to kick off Tom Holland's second trilogy of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, opening a new chapter for his iteration of Peter Parker after the landmark events of No Way Home.Though Holland's fourth Spider-Man film is still early in its development, rumors are already spreading about what audiences should expect and who may appear therein. The latest reports for Spider-Man: Brand New Day suggest that the film will feature a packed cast, including at least three major villains from the comics. While fans may shudder at the idea of Brand New Day being an overstuffed mess like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 or Spider-Man 3, I think there is a common denominator between these characters that hints at the upcoming film's intriguing story.Anyone who has been paying attention to the recent rumors and reports about Spider-Man: Brand New Day knows that the film is expected to include an overabundance of Spider-Man villains. While there has been no official confirmation of which antagonists will appear in the movie, various insiders have reported that characters like Scorpion, Tombstone, Mister Negative, Black Cat, and Tarantula could all show up to battle Spider-Man in his next cinematic outing. For many Spider-Man fans, these rumors could evoke bad memories of past franchises.Both the Sam Raimi Trilogy and Marc Webb's Amazing Spider-Man made a similar mistake in their final films, including far too many characters (particularly villains) for a movie. Spider-Man 3 featured a trio of villains, including Venom, New Goblin, and Sandman.Masters of the Universe Gets RebootedAlong with Galitzine as He-Man, the movie also stars Camila Mendes as Teela, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Morena Baccarin as the Sorceress, James Purefoy as King Randor, Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlena Glenn, and Sasheer Zamata as Suzie. Travis Knight is directing with a screenplay by Chris Butler.Return to Arlen With the King of the Hill RevivalThe synopsis reads, "After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane."The synopsis of the reboot has shared more details about what's been happening with the Hill family since fans last saw them in the original show. Surprisingly, Hank had taken up a job in Saudia Arabia, taking him away from Arlen for many years before his eventual return to his old home. Meanwhile, Bobby is now working as a professional chef, a nod to how the original show explored the character's passion and talent for cooking.How to train dragonThe synopsis reads, "After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane."As studios continued to bank on remakes, reboots, and revivals, the decision to turn beloved animations into live-action has proven mostly profitable. How to Train Your Dragon marks the latest example, just weeks after Disney's Lilo & Stitch hit. Per Deadline, How to Train Your Dragon is off to a great start, debuting with an $83.7 million opening week, the highest in the franchise so far.The How to Train Your Dragon animated trilogy was a big commercial hit. Overall, it grossed $1.63 billion worldwide at the box office against a joint budget of $439 million (via 

SPIDER-MAN 4: BRAND NEW DAY is official! Sony Pictures Entertainment took the stage at CinemaCon and dropped some major Marvel Studios news — including the full title for Spider-Man 4, a release date, and who's back! On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break it all down — from Tom Holland's video message to director Destin Daniel Cretton's comments about Peter Parker's new chapter. Spider-Man: Brand New Day promises a reset for the wall-crawler following the events of No Way Home, and it's arriving July 31, 2026. With production starting this summer and Zendaya and Sadie Sink reportedly attached, Phase 5 just got way more exciting We're also covering every major announcement from Sony's CinemaCon panel, including:

Production for the next installment in the Spider-Man franchise is ramping up, and it appears Tom Holland will be joined by a new co-star. Multiple sources confirm that Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is set to join the upcoming Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios project, though details surrounding her role remain under wraps.Marvel and Sony have yet to comment on the casting, but Sink's addition marks a significant shift in the franchise's evolving cast. Following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker's world was reset, setting the stage for fresh faces to enter the mix while familiar characters may take a step back.With Sink's signature red hair and growing reputation in Hollywood, fans have begun speculating about which character she could be portraying. The most prominent theory is that she will debut as Jean Grey, marking the beginning of the X-Men's integration into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, other Spider-Man characters, such as Mary Jane Watson or Felicia Hardy (Black Cat), remain possibilities.Whoever she plays, the role is expected to be significant, with insiders indicating that Sink's involvement will be pivotal in shaping the future of the franchise.With the trilogy's original arc concluding in No Way Home, the next Spider-Man movie is set to explore new territory. Holland's Peter Parker now exists in a world where no one remembers him, allowing for a fresh start in storytelling. This shift also means an opportunity to introduce new allies—and adversaries—into his life.The film will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, with Amy Pascal and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige producing.Sink has been in high demand following her breakout performance in Stranger Things, and her career shows no signs of slowing down. She recently wrapped filming on the Netflix series' final season, which is set to premiere in 2025. Before stepping onto the Spider-Man set, she will appear in the Broadway production John Proctor Is the Villain (opening April 4) and in the upcoming Searchlight musical O'Dessa, which debuted to strong reviews at SXSW and is set for a Hulu release next week.As for Holland, he is currently filming Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic The Odyssey and is expected to begin work on Spider-Man once that wraps.With production set to begin later this year, Sink's casting adds another layer of intrigue to an already highly anticipated film. Whether she's playing an X-Men mutant, a Spider-Man love interest, or a completely new character, her involvement signals a major moment for both the MCU and her own rising career.Who Is Sink Playing? Theories AboundA New Era for Spider-ManWhat's Next for Sink?Sources: Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety

This week, we are comparing Captain Fantastic (2016) and The Glass Castle (2017), two films about families raised in unconventional ways.-----The Movies:Captain Fantastic (2016)Directed by Matt RossWritten by Matt RossiMDb Rating: 7.8The Glass Castle (2017)Directed by Destin Daniel CrettonWritten by Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew LanhamBased on the memoir by Jeannette WallsiMDB Rating: 7.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of death, suicide, illness, poverty, mental illness, physical abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, trauma, injury.

Mark and Bryan unite to discuss the life of James Earl Jones and Destin Daniel Cretton's MCU directorial return for Spider-Man 4.  Mark then provides a spoiler-free Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review as they discuss the entire catalog of Tim Burton films and shows.~Don't forget to book your next magical vacation with our preferred travel partner, Sara Solberg! Email her at sarasolberg@d2travel.com for more information. ~If you've dreamt of living near the magic of Disney World Victor Nawrocki can find the home for you. You can search home, watch YouTube videos or contact Victor by visiting www.celebratingflorida.com

Join us in this exciting episode of Back To The Blockbuster as we dive into the latest buzz from Hollywood! We kick things off with first reactions to Joker: Folie à Deux, exploring if what critics are saying about this highly anticipated sequel could affect its box office potential. Next, we celebrate Demi Moore's career-best performance in The Substance, and discuss the impact of her remarkable comeback. In some thrilling news, we share that Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct Spider-Man 4! What does this mean for the franchise and the already announced Shang-Chi 2? We'll also chat about the exciting development of Ocean's 14, featuring the dynamic duo of George Clooney and Brad Pitt, potentially directed by the talented Edward Berger. Then, in a surprising twist, Camila Mendes has decided to exit the I Know What You Did Last Summer legacy sequel—what could this mean for the film? We'll also talk about John Cena's new role in the upcoming Matchbox movie and discuss Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein teaming up in Netflix's romantic comedy, Office Romance. We'll also take a closer look at the trailers that have everyone talking, including Mickey 17, Woman of the Hour, Salem's Lot, and Venom: The Last Dance. Plus, we'll share our thoughts on the upcoming Smile 2 and Nightbitch trailers, featuring the incredible Amy Adams. Finally, we wrap up with box office predictions for Transformers One. Tune in for all this and more as we're joined once again by JC of MercWithTheMovies in an episode packed with entertainment news and insights! Don't miss it! Link For Guest: MercWithTheMovies

HUGE news! Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, is still in charge of Sony's Spider-Man movies, which means more Tom Holland in the MCU! This is a major development for fans of the web-slinger. The upcoming Spider-Man 4 has found its director, with Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton set to helm the project. Feige and Sony are reportedly working on a deal for Holland's future appearances in the MCU after Spider-Man 4, potentially including cameos in Fantastic Four and X-Men films! Will we see a Deadpool and Spider-Man team-up? What does this mean for Venom 3 and Sony's Spider-Man universe (SSU)? The blockbuster success of Spider-Man: No Way Home revived the MCU, and now Holland is set for more Marvel adventures. This deal could keep him away from SSU films like Madame Web and Morbius, but what crossover potential exists? Plus, huge week in TV with The Penguin and Agatha All Along! Which one did the fans and critics prefer? Zack Snyder reveals which of his comic book films he's most proud of, and Sebastian Stan talks Thunderbolts. All this and more on today's live episode of The Kristian Harloff Capes and Cowls with Kristian, Winston, and Coy! Tune in to hear all about the latest in the MCU, Spider-Man, Marvel Phase 4, Daredevil, and more! #spiderman4 #spider-man4 #tomholland #spiderman #marvel #agatha #mcu #marvel #dc #dcu #thepenguin #youtube #mrbeast #amazon #lawsuit #drama #thesims #starwars #games #trailers OUR SPONSORS AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at http://www.drinkAG1.com/BIGTHING. That's a $48 value for FREE if you go to drinkAG1.com/BIGTHING JOYMODE: http://www.tryjoymode.com CODE BIG THING BETTERHELP: Http://www.betterhelp.com/bigthing BILT: http://www.joinbilt.com/BIGTHING  

Join hosts Matt Diaz and Ernesto Santos as we discuss the latest entertainment news including the winners of the 76th Emmy Awards & Destin Daniel Cretton directing Spider-Man 4. We'll then recap the entire 2024 summer blockbuster season and take a look at the box office numbers to see which movies came out on top and which movies ended up a flop. Later, we'll give you our SPOILER REVIEW of Speak No Evil, Blumhouse's newest film starring James McAvoy and the original 2022 Danish film.  Time Stamps: 5:11 - Entertainment News 40:42 - 2024 Summer Box Office Recap 1:56:54 - Speak No Evil Review  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/BoxOfficeBingers/support

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! This week's episode is a special one: as Miyazaki Countdown co-host Jay Habib joins the two Scotts to discuss HAYAO MIYAZAKI AND THE HERON, a documentary chronicling the 7+ year production and 2023 release of Hayao Miyazaki's latest (and maybe last?) film, THE BOY AND THE HERON. After going into great detail, the two Scotts discuss the news of Destin Daniel Cretton being tapped to stay in the MCU and direct the upcoming 4th Tom Holland Spider-Man movie, as well as news of a comic book adaptation called 100 NIGHTS OF HERO with an ensemble cast. See time codes below:   4:05 - HAYAO MIYAZAKI & THE HERON review 1:01:36 - Destin Daniel Cretton to direct 4th Tom Holland Spider-Man film 1:08:05 - 100 NIGHTS OF HERO film adaptation announced with cast   Next time: Just Our Opinion #3 w/ Jared Schain   Patreon: www.patreon.com/MediaPlugPods

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!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.

Listen to the DynaMic Podcast Network at http://dynamicpodcasts.comJoin our community at https://patreon.com/dynamicduel**SPOILER REVIEW**• 0:00:00 - Introduction• 0:03:28 - No-Prize Time• 0:10:03 - Venom: The Last Dance Final Trailer • 0:15:11 - Question of the Week • 0:15:51 - Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks to Direct Spider-Man 4 • 0:18:59 - Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1 Review• 0:57:14 - Sign offWebsite: https://dynamicduel.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/dynamicduelpodcastMerch: https://dynamic-duel-shop.fourthwall.com/Executive producers: Ken Johnson, John Starosky, Zachary Hepburn, Dustyn Balcom, Miggy Matanguihan, Brandon Estergard, Nathaniel Wagner, Levi Yeaton, Austin Wesolowski, AJ Dunkerley, Scott Camacho, Gil Camacho, Adam Speas, Andrew Schunk, Dean Maleski, Devin Davis, Joseph Kersting, and Josh LinerTake a Chance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance, Blip Stream by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3443-blip-stream#Batman #BatmanCapedCrusader #DCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dynamic-duel-dc-vs-marvel--5414543/support.

"Your God is awake. And God is coming." - Knull   Welcome to episode 209! Infinity Bros Isaac and Mark chat some Nerd News, including the passing of acting legend James Earl Jones, two big TV series coming up in 'Penguin' and 'Agatha All Along', Destin Daniel Cretton being eyed to direct Spider-Man 4, and the big one; Knull being revealed in the final 'Venom: The Last Dance' trailer! Isaac goes on a long rant about the Knull appearance in the Sony film with the *potential* to come to the MCU, and Mark speculates on who the villains could be in 'Agatha All Along'! We also reveal our Top 6 Marvel Villains we'd love to see in the MCU!   Join us for a fantastic, fun-filled conversation!   Check out the Infinity Bros Patreon for EXCLUSIVE content, including unedited episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more!   Want to connect with the Infinity Bros Universe? Click this link --> https://linktr.ee/infinitybros   Want some FREE Magic: The Gathering cards and/or to connect with Infinity Bro Robbie on Drip? Check out this link --> https://join.dripshop.live/TheInfinityBros   Check out our latest Magic Monthly episode with the Casual Commander Revival Podcast, where we discuss what isn't okay at the Commander table in episode 208 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Listen to our Deadpool and Wolverine SPOILER review on episode 205 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Hear our thoughts on Marvel Studios Hall H announcements and presentation, as well as the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom on episode 204 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our season review of The Acolyte on episode 203 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our review of X-Men '97 on episode 198 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Listen to our Tales of the Empire and Bad Batch S3 reviews on episode 197 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our review of Shogun on episode 196 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Get some delicious coffee or tea from Many Worlds Tavern here, and get 10% off by using code THEINFINITYBROS!   Order your favorite character's Funko Pop at Entertainment Earth here, and get 10% off by using code INFINITY!   Check out all of RIPT Apparel's awesome t-shirt designs here!   Cover Art Artist: Jack Baumert (@Jack_baumertart on Instagram)

Michael Giacchino debuts Fantastic Four: First Steps theme to a wide audience R.I.P James Earl Jones Destin Daniel Cretton to direct Spider-Man 4 Marvel says Multiverse Saga will end after Secret Wars Blade and Armor Wars may get canceled . Social: @KevinARiveraVO, @RaulCeballosVO Email: ReelGeekNews@gmail.com

We're still a bit away form the end of the Multiverse Saga. But we all expect that it is going to be the Mutant Saga next. Join us on #10MinMarvel this week as we cast out our villains and ideas for the Mutant Saga and what that might look like. Plus news and rumors around Wolverine, Destin Daniel Cretton, Agatha All Along, and more to talk about. Thanks so much for listening. We appreciate everyone who does. If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider subscribing, sharing it with your friends, or leaving a rating and review.  You can find 10 Minute Marvel wherever you get your friendly neighborhood podcasts from.

Welkom bij Nerd Culture #175! In deze aflevering bespreken we alles, van het overlijden van James Earl Jones tot Ewan McGregor's oproep voor meer Obi-Wan verhalen. We duiken in de nieuwste trailers van Venom: The Last Dance en The Apprentice, bespreken de vertraging van Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, en de geruchten rond Hugh Jackman als Wolverine in de MCU. Ook komt de vijf-seizoenenboog van The Rings of Power aan bod, en er is nieuws over The Hunt for Gollum en een mogelijke terugkeer van Orlando Bloom in Lord of the Rings. James Earl Jones overleden op 93-jarige leeftijd James Earl Jones, de iconische acteur bekend van zijn rol als de stem van Darth Vader en Mufasa in The Lion King, is overleden op 93-jarige leeftijd. Hij overwon een ernstige stotter om een gevierd figuur in film en theater te worden. Jones won talloze prijzen, waaronder Emmy's, Tony's en een ere-Oscar. Naast zijn memorabele rollen in The Great White Hope en Field of Dreams werd hij geroemd om zijn karakteristieke diepe stem. Zijn nalatenschap in de Amerikaanse film- en theaterwereld is onuitwisbaar. Terminator Zero Terminator Zero is een aankomende anime op Netflix die zich afspeelt in het bekende Terminator-universum. De serie belooft de klassieke sci-fi elementen te combineren met de actievolle en duistere sfeer die fans van de franchise kennen. De anime richt zich op een nieuwe verhaallijn die zowel oude als nieuwe fans zal aanspreken. Met geavanceerde animatie en een verfrissende benadering van het Terminator-universum, is Terminator Zero alom geprezen en heeft het zelfs een perfecte 100% score op Rotten Tomatoes behaald. De serie staat gepland voor een wereldwijde release op Netflix. Ian McKellen wil terugkeren in The Lord of the Rings Ian McKellen heeft aangegeven terug te willen keren als Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, met een script dat volgend jaar verwacht wordt. Andy Serkis, die Gollum speelde, zal de film regisseren. Het project zou uit twee films bestaan en zich richten op het tragische verhaal van Gollum/Sméagol. Peter Jackson is betrokken als producent en wil Gollum's complexe karakter verder verkennen, waarbij het verhaal delen van zijn reis behandelt die in eerdere films niet aan bod kwamen. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:57 Terminator Zero 00:15:16 James Earl Jones overleden op 93-jarige leeftijd 00:20:10 Men in Black 00:24:54 The Man with 1000 Kids 00:30:11 Comment van de week 00:44:58 Disney aangeklaagd omtrent Peter Cushing 00:48:36 Ewan McGregor schakelt Disney fans in 00:52:12 Ewan McGregor geeerd op de Hollywood Walk of Fame 00:55:12 Venom The Last Dance Trailer 00:58:25 Knull keert terug in Spider-Man 4? 01:03:03 Destin Daniel Cretton topkandidaat voor Spider-Man 4 01:04:11 Andrew Garfield wil nog steeds Spider-Man spelen 01:04:54 Sony neemt de tijd met Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse 01:07:45 Hugh Jackman lijkt de MCU's Wolverine te worden 01:12:57 Vintage trailer voor Agatha All Along 01:14:51 Uzumaki Trailer 01:16:36 The Rings of Power krijgt vijf seizoenen 01:26:16 The Hunt for Gollem is opgedeeld in twee films 01:30:35 Orlando Bloom hoopt terug te keren in The Lord of the Rings 01:32:48 George RR Martin te druk om zijn boeken af te maken 01:35:54 HBO reageert op kritiek George RR Martin 01:38:44 The Apprentice Trailer ------ Spotify ► https://spoti.fi/2qhR6lr Apple Podcast ► https://apple.co/3GzfqqD Twitter ► https://www.twitter.com/NerdCulturePC Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/NerdCulture.PC Jelle ► https://www.twitter.com/GKJelle Huey ► https://www.twitter.com/RealHueyBrown Koos ► https://www.twitter.com/jtmooten Outro by Studio Megaane

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Spider-Man 4 tapping Destin Daniel Cretton to direct, Sneider's review of TIFF and his Spider-Verse Drama, Lanterns casting with Josh Brolin turning down Hal Jordan, Jared Leto in talks to play Skeletor for He-Man movie, Tyreek Hill's arrest and Tua's concussion, The Apprentice, Wolf-Man and Salem's Lot trailers, their tribute to James Earl Jones, Michael B. Jordan directing Thomas Crown Affair remake, Rebel Ridge review and more!PLUS, Jeff and John answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for John and Jeff, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip#marvel #starwars #DC ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 INTRO and Rundown2:45 Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks for Spider-Man 49:43 Josh Brolin Turns Down Hal Jordan in LANTERNS18:40 BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE Controversy and Sneider's Reaction to It All43:00 Wolvering Rumored to NOT Be in the MCU X-Men Movie44:48 Jared Leto Offered to Play Skeletor in Travis Knight's HE-MAN Movie49:46 Francis Ford Coppola Sues Variety for Libel Over Sexual Assault Allegations56:10 Sneider's TIFF Rundown - Favorite Films, Performances and Duds1:05:51 JAMES EARL JONES TRIBUTE1:11:22 THE APPRENTICE, WOLF MAN, and SALEM'S LOT Trailers1:15:48 Michael B. Jordan Remaking A THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR1:19:15 REBEL RIDGE Review1:21:14 Tyreek Hill vs Police Situation, Tua's Concussion Issue1:27:01 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

The ComicBook Nation crew discuss the MCU news that Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton is directing Spider-Man 4 and break down the first reactions to The Batman spinoff series The Penguin.  PLUS: A review of the new horror-thriller Speak No Evil and reactions to the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for a wild ride through our latest episode! We dive into the pixelated chaos of Minecraft and the hairy mayhem of 'Wolf Man' in our trailers segment. In the news, we celebrate Shōgun's Emmy sweep, cheer for Space Marine 2's critical high-five, and announce Destin Daniel Cretton swinging into the director seat Spider-Man 4. Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary James Earl Jones and marvel at Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's box office magic. Finally, we review The Rings of Power S2 E4. Tune in for a mix of laughs, legends, and a whole lot of fun!#Shogun #WarHammer40k #SpaceMarine2 #DestinDanielCretton #SpiderMan4 #JamesEarlJones #Beetlejuice #Minecraft #WolfMan #Trailers #Reviews #TheRingsOfPower #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice #PopCulture #EntertainmentNews #videogames #MovieReviews #TVReviews #podcastshow Trailers:-Minecraft-Wolf ManNews:-Shōgun wins 14 Emmys-War Hammer Space Marine 2 is a critical success-Destin Daniel Cretton will direct Spider-Man 4-James Earl Jones Passes-Beetlejuice Beetlejuice makes $110 millionReviews:-Beetlejuice Beetlejuice-The Rings of Power S2 E4Feel free to follow us on: • YouTube: ⁠⁠The Joy Schtick Show ⁠ ⁠• Apple Podcast: The Joy Schtick Show • Spotify: The Joy Schtick Show • Goodpods: The Joy Schtick Show • Instagram/ Threads/ Twitter/ TikTok: ⁠⁠@joyschtickshow⁠⁠ Hope you enJOY, and if you feel like submitting topics or asking questions to be discussed on further episodes, you can email us at: ⁠⁠⁠JoySchtick.Show@gmail.com⁠⁠ ⁠or on Threads & Twitter ⁠@joyschtickshow ⁠Mahalo for Schtickin' it with us and make it a great rest of your week!

ENTERTAINMENT:(00:02:08) : James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93 :..((00:06:57) : John Cassaday passed away at the age of 52 :..((00:09:09) : Disney being sued for Peter Cushing's likeness in Rogue OneMCU/DCU Rumors:(00:13:46) : Destin Daniel Cretton set to direct SPIDER-MAN 4 movie(00:16:38) : Spider-Man: Beyond the Spiderverse all content scrapped?!(00:21:58) : Josh Brolin has passed on the role of Hal Jordan, Matthew McConaughey reportedly turned down the role as well, and leaves Ewan McGregor left. (00:23:45) : A script for CONSTANTINE 2 is complete; Keeanu Reeves and Francis Lawrence to return(00:26:34) : Kendrick Lamar performing at Superbowl LVIII Halftime Show and dropped a new song(00:29:47) : Shogun already dominating the Emmy's, and the ceremony still hasn't happened yet(00:32:49) : BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Movie Review(00:36:36) : REBEL RIDGE Movie ReviewSCIENCE:(00:42:19) : Dorito Dust (turning skin tissue transparent(00:47:01) : Boeing Starliner capsule retuned to Earth(00:48:40) : SpaceX completes first ever privatized spacewalk(00:51:22) : Solar Flare creating Aurora Borealis as far south as the northern states of the US(00:52:07) : Philippines Asteroid, The 9th ever Asteroid humans have predicted before it hit the atmosphereGaming:(00:53:26) : PS5 Pro Announced for $699.99 for November 7th release date(00:54:24) : Annapurna Interactive employees all collectively leave the companySPORTS:(00:55:52) : NFL Week 1 Recap(00:59:24) : NFL Week 2 Picks 

Mark and Bryan unite to discuss the life of James Earl Jones and Destin Daniel Cretton's MCU directorial return for Spider-Man 4.  Mark then provides a spoiler-free Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review as they discuss the entire catalog of Tim Burton films and shows.~Don't forget to book your next magical vacation with our preferred travel partner, Sara Solberg! Email her at sarasolberg@d2travel.com for more information. ~If you've dreamt of living near the magic of Disney World Victor Nawrocki can find the home for you. You can search home, watch YouTube videos or contact Victor by visiting www.celebratingflorida.com

L'émission Front Page est une revue d'actualité qui s'intéresse à tout ce qui touche le monde de la bande dessinée américaine (comics) du côté des Etats-Unis comme de la France, ainsi qu'à ses adaptations tous médias confondus. Le podcast est une série régulière chez First Print et revient au rythme de trois épisodes par mois, hors contenus spéciaux. Ce Front Page est le premier podcast consacré à l'actualité comics du mois de septembre 2024.Le podcast est sponsorisé par Pulps et on vous propose un "Focus Pulps" chaque mois ! Découvrez une sélection de comics VO à prix de lancement !Le Focus Pulps de septembre 2024 : Batgirl #1 / G.I. Joe #1 / Human Nature #1Si vous appréciez le travail fourni par l'équipe et que vous souhaitez soutenir le podcast, vous pouvez partager les émissions sur les réseaux sociaux et vous abonner à nos différents comptes, laisser des notes sur les différentes plateformes d'écoute, ou encore nous soutenir via notre page Tipeee. Très bonne écoute à vous, et à bientôt pour le prochain podcast !Le ProgrammeCOMICS - 03:50Financement participatif : le retour du Guerrier Eternel chez Bliss EditionsEmil Ferris et Ram V invités aux Utopiales 2024Disparition du grand John CassadayLes Freak Brothers de retour aux éditions RevivalDisgrâce arrive aux éditions Rue de SèvresWaves : une nouvelle collection Young Adult chez DelcourtLe point sur les BIG NEWS de Panini Comics - Omnibus, nouvelles séries en Poche, passage en Deluxe, bimensuel X-Men, Wolverine Revenge / Blood Hunt et les Red BandFOCUS PULPS ! - 1:30:26La préquelle de Grandville de Bryan Talbot se dévoile - 1:45:28Bobby Curnow est le nouvel éditeur en chef d'IDWTV - 1:54:52Un premier trailer, enfin, pour The Franchise !Dead Boy Detectives → point Neil GaimanCINEMA - 2:28:17Un (autre) documentaire sur Christopher Reeve cet automneL'adaptation de 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank avance enfinAlison Brie rejoint le casting de Masters of the UniverseIce Cream Man est en route pour le cinéma Destin Daniel Cretton va réaliser le 4e film Spider-Man de Marvel StudiosSoutenez First Print - Podcast Comics de Référence sur TipeeeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Robbie and Clem are back for a quick hitter this week, discussing Destin Daniel Cretton getting the nod to be the MCU's 'Spider-Man 4' director and paying tribute to the life and career of James Earl Jones. #JamesEarlJones #SpiderMan4 #DestinDanielCretton **************************************** My Mom's Basement is a weekly podcast hosted by Robbie Fox, started in March 2019, to discuss movies, music, comic books, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and more with his friends and idols alike! Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-moms-basement/id1457255205 Follow Robbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrobbiefox Follow Robbie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbieBarstool My Mom's Basement Merchandise: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/my-moms-basementYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/mymomsbasement

EXCLUSIVE YouTube Reaction to Destin Daniel Cretton being hired as Spider-Man 4 Director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yve4hGPTcw&t=5s David and Matt are joined by Klein Felt and Jack Pues to draft our favorite aspects of the Fall/Autumn Season! Klein's Astro Bot Review: https://thedirect.com/reviews-ratings/astro-bot-ps5-review-worth-playing The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Jon Negroni unpacks a few big news stories in the world of film this week, including some weird drama and false rumors about Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. James Earl Jones passes away at age 93. Disney is making a new Ice Age movie. Judd Apatow and Steven Spielberg are making a Cola Wars movie about Pepsi and Coke. Michael B. Jordan to direct and star in remake of Thomas Crown Affair for Amazon MGM Studios. Spider-Man 4 (real name TBD) starring Tom Holland will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, director of Shang-Chi. Denis Villeneuve maintains he won't do another Dune movie after Dune: Messiah, but he wants another director to take it over. No, Sony didn't scrap most of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Want to hear yourself on the show? Leave us a voicemail using The “Swell” App. You can ask us questions, bring up a news topic, or share whatever else might be on your mind. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Movie Mode, Ryan Snelling & Austin Burke address the missing episode, eulogize the great James Earl Jones, discuss Jeremy Saulnier's 'Rebel Ridge,' and the decision to hire Destin Daniel Cretton as the director of Spider-Man 4.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review! Plus, Spider-man 4 gets a new director, early reactions are out for the Joker sequel, remembering the great James Earl Jones and more! TIME STAMPS This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:03) ‘Spider-Man 4': Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks to Direct (2:19) Blade and Armour... The post JAN 553: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Review – Spider-Man 4 Gets New Director (09/11/24) appeared first on The Jock and Nerd Podcast.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton is in talks to helm the fourth Spider-Man movie for Sony and Marvel Studios. While neither Sony or Marvel have provided a comment at this time, this is in line with previous reports and claims that a fourth Spider-Man film with Tom Holland was being fast-tracked to begin shooting next year. Though he only has one MCU feature under his belt, Cretton is already beginning to feel like a bit of an elder statesman within the Marvel Studios stable of filmmakers, having been previously attached to The Kang Dynasty before it became Avengers: Doomsday and creating the Wonderman series that is in production. Early reviews from Venice Film Festival screenings for Joker: Folie a Deux, the sequel to 2019's Joker, hit the internet last week, with the response to the musical follow-up decidedly mixed. Critics seem divided on the film's uneven tone, with criticisms citing a plodding narrative and underutilization of Lady Gaga. Positive takes celebrated the performances of Phoenix and Gaga, as well as Philips' direction. In a July 2024 interview, Kevin Fiege confirmed more Marvel Studios Special Presentations, like Werewolf By Night and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, were on the way, with one actively in production at the time– sounds like old news, but now, Marvel Head of Streaming, Television and Animation Brad Winderbaum, doubled down on the promise while speaking with Comicbook.com. Previously, Feige detailed that the Special Presentation wouldn't air in 2025, but 2026, though Winderbaum's answer seems to insinuate it could be sooner. James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic baritone as Darth Vader in Star Wars, died Monday at his Dutchess County, N.Y. home. He was 93. Warner Brothers has released the trailer for A Minecraft Movie, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa and directed by Jared Hess. The game-based film premieres in theaters on April 4, 2025. Ahead of the main Emmy Awards scheduled for Sunday, September 15, last weekend saw the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony held at downtown Los Angeles' Peacock Theater, where the FX network enjoyed an incredibly successful evening. With 14 wins, Shogun broke the record for a single season of television, while The Bear took home 7 awards as well. Notable wins include The Dark Knight's Nestor Carbonell as the best guest actor for his role as the Portuguese merchant Rodrigues, and Jamie Lee Curtis for best guest actress in a comedy series for her appearance in The Bear, her first Emmy win. Alison Brie has been cast as a key villain role of Evil-Lyn in Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films' live-action take on Masters of the Universe. Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for season five. Currently, season four is dropping weekly episodes on Hulu every Tuesday, leading up to the finale on October 29. Netflix has greenlit the long-rumored Twilight animated series, now in production. Based on Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun, it retells Twilight from Edward Cullen's perspective. In a deleted blog post, Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin criticized creative choices in House of the Dragon's second season, hinting at future posts addressing issues. HBO responded, citing the need for "difficult choices" due to the scope of Martin's work. A Reacher spinoff is in development at Amazon Prime, with showrunner Nick Santora writing. The series is expected to focus on Frances Neagley, played by Maria Sten. In a PEOPLE interview, Michael Keaton revealed his real name is Michael Douglas, but he had to change it when joining SAG-AFTRA in the 1970s. Now, he plans to use a hybrid name, Michael Keaton Douglas, for future projects.

Greetings, nerds! This is Scene N Nerd. I'm your host, Sarah Belmont, and with me as always is our mister producer, Will Polk. We kick things off with a piece of sad news: the legendary James Earl Jones has passed away. We reflect on his iconic roles, from Darth Vader to King Joffer in "Coming to America," and his immense contribution to film and television. (0:50) Next, we dive into some exciting Marvel news. "Shang-Chi" director Destin Daniel Cretton has been tapped to direct "Spider-Man 4" starring Tom Holland. We discuss the implications for the MCU and speculate on potential crossovers, including the possibility of seeing Simu Liu's Shang-Chi appear. (2:20) The Creative Arts Emmys were held recently, and we break down the winners and the surprises. We highlight standout moments, including wins for "The Bear" and "Shogun," and discuss how the writer's strike has affected the awards schedule. (4:33) George R.R. Martin has been vocal about changes made to "House of the Dragon." We delve into his recent blog posts, where he praised and critiqued the show, and discuss how these changes might affect future seasons. (8:09) Finally, we break down episodes three and four of "Supacell." We discuss the character developments, the intertwining plotlines, and the show's unique approach to superhero tropes. We also touch on the show's handling of real-world issues like sickle cell anemia and how it integrates them into the storyline. (11:10) Follow our crew on X (formerly Twitter) @SceneNNerd, friend us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Threads @scene_n_nerd, and visit our website at www.scenennerdpodcast.com. But most importantly, rate, follow, and comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!  

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In this What's On Disney Plus Podcast episode, Roger discusses some of today's biggest Disney+ news, including: Destin Daniel Cretton In Talks To Direct Next Marvel “Spider-Man” Movie FX's “Social Studies” Trailer Released Searchlight Picture's “Hold Your Breath” Trailer Released Question Of The Day   You can subscribe to my podcast on many different platforms, including Apple, YouTube, Podbean and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting it via our Patreon or as a YouTube Channel Membership from as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more. What did you think of today's Disney+ news?  Let me know on social media!

In this What's On Disney Plus Podcast episode, Roger discusses some of today's biggest Disney+ news, including: Destin Daniel Cretton In Talks To Direct Next Marvel “Spider-Man” Movie FX's “Social Studies” Trailer Released Searchlight Picture's “Hold Your Breath” Trailer Released Question Of The Day   You can subscribe to my podcast on many different platforms, including Apple, YouTube, Podbean and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting it via our Patreon or as a YouTube Channel Membership from as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more. What did you think of today's Disney+ news?  Let me know on social media!

In this What's On Disney Plus Podcast episode, Roger discusses some of today's biggest Disney+ news, including: Destin Daniel Cretton In Talks To Direct Next Marvel “Spider-Man” Movie FX's “Social Studies” Trailer Released Searchlight Picture's “Hold Your Breath” Trailer Released Question Of The Day   You can subscribe to my podcast on many different platforms, including Apple, YouTube, Podbean and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting it via our Patreon or as a YouTube Channel Membership from as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more. What did you think of today's Disney+ news?  Let me know on social media!

At long last, we finally have a director for the upcoming Tom Holland MCU Spider-Man 4! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director - Destin Daniel Cretton - will be helming the movie which will reportedly head into production in early 2025. This comes just a year after he departed directing Avengers: The Kang Dynasty but it seems like he may have gotten a bit of an upgrade with the highly anticipated Spider-Man sequel. No plot details have yet surfaced but it seems like Zendaya will also be reprising her role as MJ in Spider-Man 4 and that the studio is moving fast on this one. I break down the news and my thoughts in this episode! Make sure to let me know what you think of the choice on the Spotify Poll!

What do, a story of the struggle to reclaim a magic sword in ancient China, and the origin of a master of Martial Arts who must battle his Father, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON" (5:02) (Directed by, Ang Lee. Starring, Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi...) Jacob Watched: "SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS" (36:02) (Directed by, Destin Daniel Cretton. Starring, Simu Liu, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Awkwafina...) Talking points include: Who's The Crouching Tiger? Who's the Hidden Dragon? Do the special effects hold up? The real star of Shang-Chi and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out more reviews from Jacob on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cover art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Austin Hillebrecht⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Letters by KC Schwartz

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and enjoying life. Scott starts the show by talking about the last month and how things got a little crazy. Nerd News has stories about Superman, Star Trek, Moana, the Predator, and the Fantastic Four. In Approved for All Audiences, Scott looks at trailers for some upcoming movies and the return of his favorite mutants. In Let's All Go to the Movies, Scott reviews Dune: Part Two with special guest, Canadian Carrie. And in Jesus Time, Scott talks about the difference a year can make.   Show Notes   Intro - 0:00 "The years go by." Nerd News - 8:33 Superman: Legacy is now Superman Wendell Pierce cast as Perry White Milly Alcock is Supergirl Production started on Sector 31 Moana 2 coming in November New Predator movie in the works Destin Daniel Cretton directing live-action Naruto The Fantastic Four has been revealed Approved for All Audiences - 16:25 X-Men ‘97 The Sympathizer Despicable Me 4 Deadpool and Wolverine Borderlands Wicked Let's All Go to the Movies - 20:26   Jesus Time - 1:09:24   Goodbye - 1:16:15 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter Follow Scott on Twitter Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick for The Christian Nerd theme music.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Google's AI is in an interesting spot.No one ever stays retired in the Music Community.HUGE Marvel rumors to address.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  MusicNew Music/VideoKnocked Loose - Blinding Faith https://youtu.be/eO8q_Q4lRC8 we NEED more hardcore like this!Dirty Honey - Coming Home (Ballad of the Shire) https://youtu.be/gSdLI9tKg2k Why does EVERYONE try to be Zeplin? A ballad with LotR references? Its not bad though.Sum 41 - Waiting on a Twist of Fate https://youtu.be/MjZxJ-GFrRA I mean… for a Sum 41 song it's not bad…Aaron Lewis - Made in China https://youtu.be/YVMw2BtR260 From his next solo record The Hill, out March 29. Just more uber conservativeness from ol' Mr Lewis. Though this time he does showcase that amazing voice.Atomic Life - Hit Me First https://youtu.be/9bvePU-jee0 Featuring members who have worked with Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw and the Rivalry. Sounds like a more aggressive Yeah Yeah Yeahs.ERB - Godzilla VS King Kong https://youtu.be/jhkBAKV1yMg NicePeter and EpicLLOYD go CG. always fun!Moby X Anfisa Letyago - You & Me https://youtu.be/PN3thx9SGsw Moby sounding like its 1999 all over again. Not necessarily a bad thing. But not terribly great either.Tours/FestivalsPOD - Support from Bad Wolves, Norma Jean, and Blind Channel. “I Got That” April 26 in Phoenix through June 2 in Dallashttps://www.stubhub.com/p-o-d-tickets/performer/12087 Louder than Life - SLAYER?!!? Sept 27 Louisville KYhttps://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/wait-slayer-is-headlining-louder-than-life-2024 Riot Fest - Slayer again! Sept 22 Chicago.https://www.tixr.com/groups/riotfest/events/riot-fest-2024-87339 August Burns Red - Support from Fuming Mouth, “Spring Fling” May 9 Daytona Beach FL through May 16 Columbus Ohio at the Sonic Temple Festival.https://www.stubhub.com/august-burns-red-tickets/performer/428222 Trivium X Bullet For My Valentine -  "The Poisoned Ascendancy" U.K. tour 2025 Jan 26 Utilita Arena, Cardiff through Feb. 01 - The O2, London.Reg ‘ol NewsKnocked Loose - New Album announcement. “You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To” May 10 from Pure Noise Records.SuggestsJob For a Cowboy - Moon Healer. Standout Tracks “Beyond the Chemical Doorway” “Forever Rot”Gaming/TechTrailersMK 1 - Peacemaker https://youtu.be/L-NGYeVxzUA Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree - https://youtu.be/a8k8R0Q2ubY June 21Reg ‘ol NewsLayoffs - Playstation is laying off 900 staff through their Playstation studios, including Naughty Dog and Insomniac. Sony's London Studio will be shuttering its doors all together.https://www.engadget.com/playstation-is-laying-off-900-staff-across-naughty-dog-insomniac-and-other-studios-145323606.html SUPERMASSIVE is also laying off around 90 workers. Almost ⅓ of the Until Dawn studio's employees. Which brings the YEARLY number to almost 7000, and it's not even March.https://www.engadget.com/until-dawn-and-the-quarry-developer-supermassive-is-reportedly-laying-off-around-90-workers-165747517.html Google Gemini - Overcorrected.https://www.engadget.com/google-explains-why-geminis-image-generation-feature-overcorrected-for-diversity-121532787.html Mk1 - Freeplay weekend March 7-10 Xbox Ps5 Steam. Krossplay Feb 28 across board minus Switch. Peacemaker in Onslaught Feb 28, and Injustice 2 Mobile same day. No netcode address. No Forever King. https://www.youtube.com/live/29nNhe0bXqw?si=-8sAoe_4cClpRDf- Google/Reddit - Google is licensing Reddit to train all of its AI models. After the API drama last year, and with Reddit likely going public soon the timing seems poised to increase their worth in the market.https://www.engadget.com/reddit-is-licensing-its-content-to-google-to-help-train-its-ai-models-200013007.html SuggestsMK1Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsThe Writer - Dark Horse Comics, a renowned publisher, is set to release the debut comics work from actor Josh Gad and the dynamic producer duo of Ben and Max Berkowitz. The collaboration promises exciting new content in the world of comics.Stan Siegel, a renowned comic book writer whose life spirals into darkness when he's thrust into a Nazi occult nightmare. Amidst folklore and magic, he unravels hidden truths, facing demonic chaos and high-speed chases in his quest for answers. In this gripping saga, Stan races against time, compelled to become the hero of his own stories to halt the growing terror.June 19https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/dark-horse-to-publish-the-debut-comics-work-from-actor-josh-gad-and-the-dynamic-producer-duo-of-ben-and-max-berkowitz/ The Toxic Avenger - Pulitzer Prize winning writer Matt Bors and artist Fred Harper are collaborating on a 5-issue src for Toxie and gang. Published by AHOY Comics out of Syracuse NY. Oct 9th. Set to combine elements of the original movies AND the cartoon series.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/the-toxic-avenger-returns-in-an-all-new-comic-book-series/ Brzrkr - Boom Studios is getting a second volume of the Bloodlines series in the BRZRKR franchise. This one called A Faceful of Bullets, from (W)Jason Aaron and (A)Francesco Manna. Available in June.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/jason-aaron-expands-the-world-of-keanu-reeves-brzrkr-in-a-faceful-of-bullets/ DC Wednesdays - DC announced at ComicsPRO that they would be moving back to Wednesdays for their single issue releases. Starting Wednesday July 3rd. Trades, collected editions, and graphic novels will still be releasing on Tuesdays.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-announces-move-wednesdays-new-comics/ Marvel Ultimates - Ultimates #1 from Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri joins Marvel's new Ultimate Universe line of comics. June 5thhttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-ultimates-series-deniz-camp-juan-frigeri/ SuggestsDune Messiah -  a science fiction novel by American writer Frank Herbert, the second in his Dune series of six novels. A sequel to Dune (1965), it was originally serialized in Galaxy magazine in 1969, and then published by Putnam the same year.Episodic ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Boys - Season 4 premieres on June 13.Foundation - Season 3 adds Troy Kotsur to the cast to play Preem Palver (Second Foundation)TrailersSpiderwick Chronicles - https://youtu.be/qSPtrEGJJzE on Roku April 19Star Trek: Discovery - https://youtu.be/6Fi7ZePgh8k Season 5 April 4 on Paramount+Interview With the Vampire - https://youtu.be/tekOlcqzXL8 season 2 May 12 on AMC.SuggestsThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - not as solid of an opener as I had hoped. But the Daryl Dixon show set that bar pretty high.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Crow - Release date June 7 (Bill Skarsgard). Replacing The Ballerina, the John Wick spinoff movie. https://deadline.com/2024/02/ballerina-john-wick-spinoff-the-crow-release-date-1235833533/ Batman 2 - Barry Keoghan seemingly told Vanity Fair  that his version of the Joker will return or the movie. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/barry-keoghan-2024-hollywood-portfolio-interview TrailersBoy Kills World - https://youtu.be/B6GiS8hX29c Bill Skarsgard with voice work from H. Jon Benjamin (Venture Bros, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Archer).Reg ‘ol NewsCoke VS Pepsi - Cola wars movie lands at Sony.  The script for the film will be written by Jason Shuman and Ben Queen.https://comicbook.com/irl/news/coke-vs-pepsi-cola-wars-movie-sony/ Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story - May 3rd on Netflix. Directed by and starring Jerry Seineld.  https://comicbook.com/irl/news/coke-vs-pepsi-cola-wars-movie-sony/ Naruto - Destin Daniel Cretton has signed on to write and direct a live-action movie adaptation. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/naruto-movie-in-the-works-1235833511/ SuggestsDune 2Rumor MillNew SourcesWBD - Zaslav looking to sell the company to NBC/Universal in “a couple years.”Nintendo Switch 2 - March 2025 seems to be the magic date. Rumormonger claims because of supply line issues.New RumorsHulk - Marvel can't afford to make a stand alone movie, so it won't happen.Ferris Bueller - Spin off in the works from Paramount.Twisted Metal - One of the projects being abandoned by Sony is a live-service Twisted Metal game. (Bloomberg)Slipknot - Eloy Casagrande has left Sepultura for an undisclosed “other project” leading metal heads to speculate it is for Slipknot.Fantastic Four - Reed Richards will be the villain? The Universe this version of F4 comes from is set to be destroyed at the end of the movie, and it's all Reed's fault. Antonio Banderas no longer Galactus, now will be played by Javier Bardem. Terax, Silver Surfer, and possibly OTHER heralds of Galactus to appear.SPECULATIONSlipknot didn't hire that guyFerris Bueller movie will die in development hellFantastic Four movie will be accurate.Twisted Metal will find its way back onto consoles LATER.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! Google's AI is in an interesting spot.No one ever stays retired in the Music Community.HUGE Marvel rumors to address.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  MusicNew Music/VideoKnocked Loose - Blinding Faith https://youtu.be/eO8q_Q4lRC8 we NEED more hardcore like this!Dirty Honey - Coming Home (Ballad of the Shire) https://youtu.be/gSdLI9tKg2k Why does EVERYONE try to be Zeplin? A ballad with LotR references? Its not bad though.Sum 41 - Waiting on a Twist of Fate https://youtu.be/MjZxJ-GFrRA I mean… for a Sum 41 song it's not bad…Aaron Lewis - Made in China https://youtu.be/YVMw2BtR260 From his next solo record The Hill, out March 29. Just more uber conservativeness from ol' Mr Lewis. Though this time he does showcase that amazing voice.Atomic Life - Hit Me First https://youtu.be/9bvePU-jee0 Featuring members who have worked with Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw and the Rivalry. Sounds like a more aggressive Yeah Yeah Yeahs.ERB - Godzilla VS King Kong https://youtu.be/jhkBAKV1yMg NicePeter and EpicLLOYD go CG. always fun!Moby X Anfisa Letyago - You & Me https://youtu.be/PN3thx9SGsw Moby sounding like its 1999 all over again. Not necessarily a bad thing. But not terribly great either.Tours/FestivalsPOD - Support from Bad Wolves, Norma Jean, and Blind Channel. “I Got That” April 26 in Phoenix through June 2 in Dallashttps://www.stubhub.com/p-o-d-tickets/performer/12087 Louder than Life - SLAYER?!!? Sept 27 Louisville KYhttps://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/wait-slayer-is-headlining-louder-than-life-2024 Riot Fest - Slayer again! Sept 22 Chicago.https://www.tixr.com/groups/riotfest/events/riot-fest-2024-87339 August Burns Red - Support from Fuming Mouth, “Spring Fling” May 9 Daytona Beach FL through May 16 Columbus Ohio at the Sonic Temple Festival.https://www.stubhub.com/august-burns-red-tickets/performer/428222 Trivium X Bullet For My Valentine -  "The Poisoned Ascendancy" U.K. tour 2025 Jan 26 Utilita Arena, Cardiff through Feb. 01 - The O2, London.Reg ‘ol NewsKnocked Loose - New Album announcement. “You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To” May 10 from Pure Noise Records.SuggestsJob For a Cowboy - Moon Healer. Standout Tracks “Beyond the Chemical Doorway” “Forever Rot”Gaming/TechTrailersMK 1 - Peacemaker https://youtu.be/L-NGYeVxzUA Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree - https://youtu.be/a8k8R0Q2ubY June 21Reg ‘ol NewsLayoffs - Playstation is laying off 900 staff through their Playstation studios, including Naughty Dog and Insomniac. Sony's London Studio will be shuttering its doors all together.https://www.engadget.com/playstation-is-laying-off-900-staff-across-naughty-dog-insomniac-and-other-studios-145323606.html SUPERMASSIVE is also laying off around 90 workers. Almost ⅓ of the Until Dawn studio's employees. Which brings the YEARLY number to almost 7000, and it's not even March.https://www.engadget.com/until-dawn-and-the-quarry-developer-supermassive-is-reportedly-laying-off-around-90-workers-165747517.html Google Gemini - Overcorrected.https://www.engadget.com/google-explains-why-geminis-image-generation-feature-overcorrected-for-diversity-121532787.html Mk1 - Freeplay weekend March 7-10 Xbox Ps5 Steam. Krossplay Feb 28 across board minus Switch. Peacemaker in Onslaught Feb 28, and Injustice 2 Mobile same day. No netcode address. No Forever King. https://www.youtube.com/live/29nNhe0bXqw?si=-8sAoe_4cClpRDf- Google/Reddit - Google is licensing Reddit to train all of its AI models. After the API drama last year, and with Reddit likely going public soon the timing seems poised to increase their worth in the market.https://www.engadget.com/reddit-is-licensing-its-content-to-google-to-help-train-its-ai-models-200013007.html SuggestsMK1Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsThe Writer - Dark Horse Comics, a renowned publisher, is set to release the debut comics work from actor Josh Gad and the dynamic producer duo of Ben and Max Berkowitz. The collaboration promises exciting new content in the world of comics.Stan Siegel, a renowned comic book writer whose life spirals into darkness when he's thrust into a Nazi occult nightmare. Amidst folklore and magic, he unravels hidden truths, facing demonic chaos and high-speed chases in his quest for answers. In this gripping saga, Stan races against time, compelled to become the hero of his own stories to halt the growing terror.June 19https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/dark-horse-to-publish-the-debut-comics-work-from-actor-josh-gad-and-the-dynamic-producer-duo-of-ben-and-max-berkowitz/ The Toxic Avenger - Pulitzer Prize winning writer Matt Bors and artist Fred Harper are collaborating on a 5-issue src for Toxie and gang. Published by AHOY Comics out of Syracuse NY. Oct 9th. Set to combine elements of the original movies AND the cartoon series.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/the-toxic-avenger-returns-in-an-all-new-comic-book-series/ Brzrkr - Boom Studios is getting a second volume of the Bloodlines series in the BRZRKR franchise. This one called A Faceful of Bullets, from (W)Jason Aaron and (A)Francesco Manna. Available in June.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/jason-aaron-expands-the-world-of-keanu-reeves-brzrkr-in-a-faceful-of-bullets/ DC Wednesdays - DC announced at ComicsPRO that they would be moving back to Wednesdays for their single issue releases. Starting Wednesday July 3rd. Trades, collected editions, and graphic novels will still be releasing on Tuesdays.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-announces-move-wednesdays-new-comics/ Marvel Ultimates - Ultimates #1 from Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri joins Marvel's new Ultimate Universe line of comics. June 5thhttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-ultimates-series-deniz-camp-juan-frigeri/ SuggestsDune Messiah -  a science fiction novel by American writer Frank Herbert, the second in his Dune series of six novels. A sequel to Dune (1965), it was originally serialized in Galaxy magazine in 1969, and then published by Putnam the same year.Episodic ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Boys - Season 4 premieres on June 13.Foundation - Season 3 adds Troy Kotsur to the cast to play Preem Palver (Second Foundation)TrailersSpiderwick Chronicles - https://youtu.be/qSPtrEGJJzE on Roku April 19Star Trek: Discovery - https://youtu.be/6Fi7ZePgh8k Season 5 April 4 on Paramount+Interview With the Vampire - https://youtu.be/tekOlcqzXL8 season 2 May 12 on AMC.SuggestsThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - not as solid of an opener as I had hoped. But the Daryl Dixon show set that bar pretty high.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Crow - Release date June 7 (Bill Skarsgard). Replacing The Ballerina, the John Wick spinoff movie. https://deadline.com/2024/02/ballerina-john-wick-spinoff-the-crow-release-date-1235833533/ Batman 2 - Barry Keoghan seemingly told Vanity Fair  that his version of the Joker will return or the movie. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/barry-keoghan-2024-hollywood-portfolio-interview TrailersBoy Kills World - https://youtu.be/B6GiS8hX29c Bill Skarsgard with voice work from H. Jon Benjamin (Venture Bros, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Archer).Reg ‘ol NewsCoke VS Pepsi - Cola wars movie lands at Sony.  The script for the film will be written by Jason Shuman and Ben Queen.https://comicbook.com/irl/news/coke-vs-pepsi-cola-wars-movie-sony/ Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story - May 3rd on Netflix. Directed by and starring Jerry Seineld.  https://comicbook.com/irl/news/coke-vs-pepsi-cola-wars-movie-sony/ Naruto - Destin Daniel Cretton has signed on to write and direct a live-action movie adaptation. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/naruto-movie-in-the-works-1235833511/ SuggestsDune 2Rumor MillNew SourcesWBD - Zaslav looking to sell the company to NBC/Universal in “a couple years.”Nintendo Switch 2 - March 2025 seems to be the magic date. Rumormonger claims because of supply line issues.New RumorsHulk - Marvel can't afford to make a stand alone movie, so it won't happen.Ferris Bueller - Spin off in the works from Paramount.Twisted Metal - One of the projects being abandoned by Sony is a live-service Twisted Metal game. (Bloomberg)Slipknot - Eloy Casagrande has left Sepultura for an undisclosed “other project” leading metal heads to speculate it is for Slipknot.Fantastic Four - Reed Richards will be the villain? The Universe this version of F4 comes from is set to be destroyed at the end of the movie, and it's all Reed's fault. Antonio Banderas no longer Galactus, now will be played by Javier Bardem. Terax, Silver Surfer, and possibly OTHER heralds of Galactus to appear.SPECULATIONSlipknot didn't hire that guyFerris Bueller movie will die in development hellFantastic Four movie will be accurate.Twisted Metal will find its way back onto consoles LATER.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. The Hollywood Reporter released another in-depth article about the goings-on at Marvel Studios. On the tail of the successful Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, Fantastic Four casting confirmation, and X-Men ‘97 release date, the MCU appears to be setting itself up for a return to success. Reshoots occurred in early February for Agatha: Darkhold Diaries Eric Pearson of Black Widow and Thor: Ragnarok was hired to finish the Fantastic Four script The Bear showrunner Joanna Calo was hired to work on the script for Thunderbolts Avengers: The Kang Dynasty will be renamed Bob Iger said he is most excited for Captain America: New World Order No news about the Blade movie, Which makes it seem likely to be moved from its November 2025 date After Joker: Folie a Deux director Todd Phillips shared character photos on Valentine's Day, Variety revealed Warner Bros. is spending $200 million on the sequel. This news, on the heels of Tom Cruise's non-exclusive contract with the studio, sparked one source to say that Warner Bros. is “playing with other people's money.”  The 2024 SAG Awards took place on February 24 and aired on Netflix. As the actor's guild votes on them, these awards are only for acting in movies and television. Several awards have followed suit to others this season, with a disruptor being Pedro Pascal winning Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Joel in The Last of Us.    Ryan Gosling will perform “I'm Just Ken” at the Oscars on March 10. Josh Brolin is in negotiations to star in Weapons, the New Line horror thriller from Barbarian filmmaker Zach Cregger. Brolin will be replacing Pedro Pascal, who had to drop out of the film due to scheduling conflicts arising from The Fantastic Four. Eva Longoria and Eugene Levy have joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 4 at Hulu in recurring roles. True Detective has been renewed for Season 5 at HBO. Issa López, the creator of True Detective: Night Country, will helm the fifth season under her new overall deal with HBO. A trailer was released for Horizon: An American Saga, a four-part film project from Kevin Costner. Parts one and two will have a dual theatrical release in June and August. The Harry Potter tv series is moving forward, with Warner Bros. Discovery now targeting a 2026 debut. The team met with author JK Rowling two weeks ago to discuss the vision for the project. Deadline has also confirmed that the field of writers has been narrowed down to Francesca Gardiner, Tom Moran, and Kathleen Jordan and a decision on who gets the job is expected in June. Star Wars series The Acolyte is currently rumored to premiere on Disney+ on June 5. This was not confirmed or denied by Disney. The fourth season of Amazon's Emmy-winning drama The Boys will debut with three episodes June 13 and continue weekly for a total of 8 episodes Destin Daniel Cretton, who co-wrote and directed Shang-Chi, has been tapped to pen and helm a live-action adaptation of Naruto for Lionsgate. A trailer dropped for Boy Kills World, a post-apocalyptic film starring Bill Skarsgård. Disney is going to release an expanded look at The Phantom Menace in their 25th anniversary comics for the film. James Gunn posted a cast photo for Superman Legacy following the first table read for the film set for release July 11, 2025. A logo also popped up in some photos of the cast name tags, and is rumored to be the official logo of the film. Filming is thought to begin this week. According to industry scooper The Insneider, Lionsgate is reportedly in very early development of remake of the 2000 horror classic American Psycho. Star Wars: The Living Force, a highly-anticipated new novel by John Jackson Miller, releases on April 9 and readers can currently read an excerpt on the Star Wars website. 

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Whatever our reasons for tuning in or out this Super Bowl Sunday, as movie fans, there's no denying the impact the event has in terms of trailers and TV spots, with Paramount, Universal, and Disney all investing a record $7 million per 30-second Super Bowl spot. Paramount has three spots booked, featuring "Bob Marley: One Love," John Krasinski's "IF," and "A Quiet Place: Day One." Disney is expected to promote its Father's Day release "Inside Out 2" and the trailer for Marvel Studios' sole 2024 release "Deadpool 3,". Universal may feature spots for various films, including "Twisters," "Kung Fu Panda 4," "Monkeyman," and "The Fall Guy." Sony and Warner Bros are notably absent from Super Bowl spots this year, and there's no confirmation from Apple or Netflix about promoting their major projects during the event either. Despite rumors of its cancellation, Marvel Studios' Wonder Man series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, is apparently back on track and actively in production according to leaked set photos and footage circulating the web. Production of the series, led by Shang Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton and producer Andrew Guest, began in April but was paused due to last year's WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The images in question tease an in-universe film franchise depicting a marquee with the Wonder Man title card along with the character's logo and emblem. While we are lacking on official details, including a release date, the latest we've heard is that the series will fall under the new Marvel Spotlight banner and Sir Ben Kingsley is expected to reprise his role as Trevor Slattery. Unfortunately we learned today that a crew member who was a rigger has sadly died on set after falling from the rafters. The on-set accident did not occur during filming and we certainly share the condolences of the cast and crew. Although it debuted at the top of the box office, Matthew Vaughn's $200 million would be February blockbuster, Argylle, has not performed well, with an $18 million domestic and $35 million global start, coupled with a C+ CinemaScore. The star-studded ensemble cast failed to attract audiences as predicted by tracking. Despite Apple's substantial financial prowess, these big-budget films, such as Napoleon and Killers of the Flower Moon, are not proving profitable when considering the overall motion picture profit and loss sheet, lacking ancillaries like foreign TV, theme park tie-ins, or cruise ship exploitation, prompting questions about the streamers long-term viability. During the documentary "Grounded 2: Making The Last of Us Part 2," creative director Neil Druckmann hinted at the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3, revealing that he has a conceptual idea for another chapter in the story. Druckmann emphasized that while the first two games had clear concepts of parental love and the pursuit of justice, the potential third installment would be its own unique narrative. He clarified that a previously mentioned story about Joel's brother, Tommy, was not outlined for The Last of Us Part 3, but rather a separate project that was shelved temporarily due to other priorities at Naughty Dog. Elsewhere in the Last of Us franchise, Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara has been cast in an undisclosed role for the HBO show's second season. 2024 Grammy Winners: o Best pop solo performance: Miley Cyrus, "Flowers" o Best música urbana album: Karol G, "Mañana Será Bonito" o Best country album: Lainey Wilson, "Bell Bottom Country" o Best R&B song: SZA, "Snooze" o Best pop vocal album: Taylor Swift, "Midnights" o Song of the year: "What Was I Made For?" Billie Eilish & Finneas o Best new artist: Victoria Monét o Record of the year: "Flowers" – Miley Cyrus

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back...finally. Scott starts the show by talking about his new job and trying to get into some rhythms. Nerd News has stories about Marvel, Disney, Star Wars and DC. In Let's All Go to the Movies, Scott discusses Wish with his kids. He shares his thoughts on season 2 of Loki in Reindeer Games. Scott is joined by Tony T to talk about Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Wonder in Game Time. And in Jesus Time, Scott gives some of the reasons he was extra thankful this Thanksgiving.   Show Notes   Intro - 0:00 “Since you been gone, I can breathe for the first time." Nerd News - 8:58 MCU release dates shuffled Destin Daniel Cretton out as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty director Pedro Pascal eyed for role of Reed Richards Marvel Studios reveals Marvel Spotlight banner Disney working on Frozen 4 Tron: Ares set to start filming after the holidays Tim Allen says Disney has reached out to him and Tom Hanks about Toy Story 5 Dave Filoni is the Chief Creative Officer for Lucasfilm Kevin Feige's Star Wars movie isn't happening James Gunn confirmed that Superman: Legacy will make its release date Maria Gabriela de Faria will play the villain in Superman: Legacy Nicholas Hoult is Lex Luthor Ana Nogueira writing the script for Supergirl: World of Tomorrow Venom 3 had a new release date Nintendo is producing a Zelda movie with Sony The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep coming to Netflix Alien TV series looking at 2025 release Let's All Go to the Movies - 22:11   Reindeer Games - 32:23 Game Time - 40:43 Jesus Time - 1:00:34   Goodbye - 1:06:37 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter Follow Scott on Twitter Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick for The Christian Nerd theme music.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. When it comes to the sheer number of announcements, updates and rumors we received this week, despite some stiff competition, Marvel Studios dominated the entertainment news cycle. So, let's rundown and breakdown some of the biggest breaking stories impacting the future of our favorite interconnected film multiverse: Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton will no longer be directing Avengers: Kang Dynasty. The filmmaker is reportedly stepping away to continue work on other Marvel Studios projects including a Shang-Chi sequel and the Wonder Man Disney Plus series, which was confirmed to fall under Marvel's new Spotlight banner. While speaking with Business Insider, director Taika Waititi discussed the possibility of another Thor sequel, suggesting that he wouldn't be involved due to commitments to other future projects. Fantastic Four has been no stranger to casting rumors of varying credibility, but according to Deadline's sources, Pedro Pascal has emerged as the frontrunner to play Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards. While the deal is not yet inked, discussions are reportedly going well. Also, suspected villain Galactus received more attention this week, as insider rumors named Javier Bardem as the choice to voice the planet-eater. Sony dropped the trailer for Madame Web, giving us our first glimpse at the latest Spider-man spinoff not featuring Spidey. The trailer showcased leads Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney, teasing a slasher-esque narrative as they are stalked by a mysterious villain, Ezekiel Sims. Of course, all those details are overshadowed by the absolute heyday the internet is having with a certain line of dialogue about Studying Spiders. With the SAG-AFTRA strike nearly in our rearview mirrors, James Gunn has wasted no time building out the foundation of his DCU with a few notable additions joining the roster of Superman: Legacy. Nicholas Hoult is stepping into the Oxford shoes of Superman's greatest enemy, Lex Luthor. While his secretary and mistress Eve Teschmacher will be played by model and actress Sara Sampaio. Supe's best pal - Jimmy Olsen will be played by The Righteous Gestone's Skyler Gisondo. And finally Maria Gabriela de Faria joined the cast as the antagonist, The Engineer, with a liquid nanite body from which she creates solid objects. She is also a member of the team, The Authority. So presumably she would carry over into that announced film as well. During an interview with Vanity Fair, Ahsoka and Clone Wars showrunner Dave Filoni dished up some details about the future of Star Wars, including his own promotion as the chief creative officer of Lucasfilm. He suggested that the new role would see not only his increased involvement on every part of the franchise, but also include him far earlier in the development process than previously. Filoni will reportedly continue to helm his film which will follow from the events of the Ahsoka, Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett, as well as a second season of Ahsoka.We asked, which Marvel delay are you most bummed about? The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling is being pushed back March 1 to May 3, the date originally held by Deadpool 3 Actress and playwright, Ana Nogueira, has been tapped to write Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow for the DCU. James Gunn broke the news while confirming that he is also currently looking for a director for the film. Marvel Studios has dropped the first trailer for the second season of the animated series What If…? The trailer was accompanied by the season's release schedule; set to debut December 22 on Disney+ and dropping a new episode daily for 9 days through December 30th. Bob Iger revealed that Disney is working on a fourth “Frozen” movie in addition to the previously announced “Frozen 3,' which hasn't been released yet.