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#1536
Yesterday · 3 min
ENDGAME: ENCORE May Tease Hulk for SECRET WARS, Not DOOMSDAY
ENDGAME: ENCORE May Tease Hulk for SECRET WARS, Not DOOMSDAY A new post-credits scene in Avengers Endgame: Encore shows Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom "collecting" Bruce Banner from an underground bunker where he'd been imprisoned since his Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hulk-out incident. While many assume this sets up a Doomsday role, the author argues it more likely teases Avengers: Secret Wars instead, drawing parallels to Jonathan Hickman's 2015 comic where a version of Banner called "Doc Green" guides a Hulk-populated Battleworld domain called Greenland. The piece speculates Doom may keep his full villainous agenda hidden during Doomsday, saving Banner's transformation into his enforcer for the sequel, and hopes this eventually means a Hulk vs. The Thing showdown. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/avengers-endgame-encore-post-credits-may-tease-hulk-secret-wars-not-doomsday/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1535
Yesterday · 4 min
What LOKI & ENDGAME’s New TVA Scene Mean for DOOMSDAY
What LOKI & ENDGAME's New TVA Scene Mean for DOOMSDAY The most crucial new Endgame: Encore scene shows the TVA (Mobius, Ouroboros, Casey) helplessly watching an unprecedented wave of "incursions" — collisions between parallel Earths — destroy 3,000 universes in seconds, including a clash between the Fox X-Men's Earth-10005 and Earth-1127 (which Earth-10005 wins, explaining X-Men's big Doomsday role). The article recaps Loki's ending, where the character sacrificed himself to free the multiverse from the rigid Sacred Timeline by weaving it into Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life — a peace that clearly didn't last. The piece ties this collapse to Steve Rogers' time-travel choices and Loki's TVA visit to Steve and Peggy, teasing that leaving one's "assigned" universe destabilizes all of them, setting up the coming multiversal war in Avengers: Doomsday. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/what-loki-series-and-avengers-endgame-encore-new-tva-scene-mean-doomsday-explained/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1534
Yesterday · 7 min
What AVENGERS ENDGAME: ENCORE’s New Scenes Mean for DOOMSDAY
What AVENGERS ENDGAME: ENCORE's New Scenes Mean for DOOMSDAY This roundup breaks down all four new "Encore" scenes: (1) Loki, in a TVA jacket, interrupts Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter's dance to warn them he can help — confirmed by Anthony Russo as the moment that leads directly to Doomsday; (2) Doctor Doom's voice "collects" Bruce Banner/Hulk from his underground bunker, which the author argues is really a bonus Brand New Day scene teasing Secret Wars rather than Doomsday; (3) the TVA watches thousands of incursions destroy universes, including the Fox X-Men's Earth-10005 clashing with and defeating Earth-1127; and (4) a hammering sound (originally implying young Tony Stark building his Iron Man suit) is revealed to actually be Doctor Doom forging his own mask and armor — a fun but ultimately inconsequential retroactive tease. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/what-avengers-endgame-encore-four-new-scenes-mean-for-doomsday/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1533
Yesterday · 3 min
Steve Going Back in Time Causes DOOMSDAY, Confirms Anthony Russo
Steve Going Back in Time Causes DOOMSDAY, Confirms Anthony Russo Co-director Anthony Russo confirmed in a new interview that Steve Rogers' choice to travel back in time and live out his life with Peggy Carter in Avengers: Endgame is what sets Avengers: Doomsday into motion, saying "that's where Doomsday is born." The Nerdist author argues this retroactively (and fairly) frames Steve's original decision as a selfish, even villainous one — abandoning his friends and disrupting Peggy's already-lived life — and hopes Doomsday leans into the consequences of that reckless time-meddling. Avengers: Doomsday releases in theaters December 18, 2026. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/steve-rogers-going-back-in-time-causes-avengers-doomsday-anthony-russo/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1532
Yesterday · 2 min
Gizmo Announces That GREMLINS 3 Is Delayed to 2028
Gizmo Announces That GREMLINS 3 Is Delayed to 2028 Warner Bros. Discovery revealed via a short Gizmo promo that Gremlins 3, long in development, has been delayed 11 months from its original November 19, 2027 date to October 6, 2028 — 44 years after the original film. Chris Columbus (who co-wrote the earlier script with Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein) is now directing, with Hannah Marks handling the screenplay; Joe Dante is not confirmed to be involved. No cast has been announced, though Zach Galligan previously indicated the finished script awaited Spielberg's approval, suggesting he may return. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/gizmo-announcement-gremlins-3-delayed-to-october-2028/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1531
Yesterday · 2 min
Nicolas Cage’s MADDEN Trailer Looks Like an SNL Sketch
Nicolas Cage's MADDEN Trailer Looks Like an SNL Sketch The trailer for Prime Video's MADDEN — a biopic about legendary NFL coach/broadcaster John Madden (Nicolas Cage) and Raiders owner Al Davis (Christian Bale) — has left the author unsure whether it's a serious drama or an unintentional comedy, given its bizarre tone and imagery (including a shot of Cage and John Mulaney in heavy makeup striking karate poses). Directed by David O. Russell from a script he co-wrote with Cambron Clark, the film also stars Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, and Shane Gillis. Despite the questionable trailer, the synopsis promises a heartfelt story spanning Madden's Super Bowl-winning partnership with the Raiders, broadcasting career, and the creation of the Madden NFL video game franchise. It hits select theaters November 11 and Prime Video November 18. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/madden-trailer-nicolas-cage-christian-bale-prime-video-movie/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1530
Yesterday · 2 min
Welcome Halloween Season With a Michael Myers Chia Pet
Welcome Halloween Season With a Michael Myers Chia Pet NECA has released a Halloween II-themed Michael Myers Chia Pet (distinct from the original 1978 film due to separate licensing rights), notable for its bleeding-eye mask design unique to the 1981 sequel. Like other Chia Pets, it comes with a planter, drip tray, and three plantings' worth of chia seeds, achieving full "hair" growth in one to two weeks. The author recommends it as fun Halloween decor, available on Amazon for $21.16. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/halloween-michael-myers-chia-pet/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1529
Yesterday · 4 min
LANTERNS: Why Doesn’t Guy Gardner Have Hal Jordan’s Ring?
LANTERNS: Why Doesn't Guy Gardner Have Hal Jordan's Ring? In Lanterns episode six, "Bad Optics," John Stewart asks Guy Gardner to retrieve Hal Jordan's ring and uniform for a proper burial, revealing that the Guardians actually forged Guy an entirely new ring rather than passing down Hal's — despite the show's rule that rings normally transfer between a sector's Lanterns upon death. The article notes this mirrors real comics history, where Guy Gardner and John Stewart each had their own separate rings as backups to Hal long before the modern rule allowing multiple official Lanterns per sector. The author speculates the show may eventually establish that Sector 2814 now supports multiple active Lanterns, potentially setting up both Guy and John to share the "Green Lantern of Earth" title going forward. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/why-doesnt-guy-gardner-have-hal-jordan-ring-lanterns/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1528
Thursday · 1 min
YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING Trailer: Elizabeth Holmes’ Doc Is Insane
YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING Trailer: Elizabeth Holmes' Doc Is Insane A24 has released the full trailer for You Can See Everything, a bizarre documentary about disgraced Theranos founder and convicted felon Elizabeth Holmes, made by Nathan Fielder (Nathan For You, The Rehearsal) and Lance Oppenheim. The film chronicles how Holmes invited the filmmakers to live with her family and document her life 34 days before beginning her prison sentence, in what the official synopsis calls a "mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss." The article expresses disbelief that Holmes would choose the notoriously offbeat, cringe-comedy specialist Fielder to help humanize her public image ahead of jail, quoting a viral social media comparison likening the pairing to "Wario having his own Wario." You Can See Everything hits theaters October 16, with tickets already on sale in select theaters and going on general sale October 1. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/you-can-see-everything-trailer-insane-elizabeth-holmes-nathan-fielder-documentary/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1527
Thursday · 2 min
George Lucas Defends STAR WARS Special Edition Changes
George Lucas Defends STAR WARS Special Edition Changes While promoting his new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, George Lucas again addressed the enduring fan backlash over his Star Wars trilogy Special Editions, made nearly three decades ago. Speaking to CBS, Lucas explained that his original trilogy was never truly finished — just rushed out to meet release deadlines — and that the Special Editions represented his attempt to complete the films properly. He pushed back on the notion that he wasn't "allowed" to alter the films, noting that fans themselves have long made unauthorized alternate cuts. Nerdist's take argues Lucas misunderstands the real source of fan frustration: not that he made changes, but that he locked away the original unaltered version, which will finally get a theatrical re-release next year for the franchise's 50th anniversary. The piece also speculates that the fan backlash (especially over the prequels) contributed to Lucas eventually selling Lucasfilm to Disney to focus on his museum instead — arguably a fortunate outcome given the museum's likely lasting legacy. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/george-lucas-defends-star-wars-special-edition-changes/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1526
Thursday · 3 min
Frodo Returns to Shire in LOTR: HUNT FOR GOLLUM First-Look Images
Frodo Returns to Shire in LOTR: HUNT FOR GOLLUM First-Look Images Ten first-look images from The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum have been released, most notably showing Elijah Wood's Frodo Baggins returning to Bag End in the Shire. The film takes place after Bilbo's Eleventy-First birthday and before Frodo ever leaves the Shire, meaning Frodo spends much of the film in his home village before the story eventually connects into the events of The Fellowship of the Ring. The remaining images showcase various Hobbits and an autumnal, pumpkin-filled Shire atmosphere that captures the franchise's classic warmth and spirit. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum releases in theaters December 17, 2027. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/lord-of-the-rings-hunt-for-gollum-first-look-images-elijah-wood-frodo/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1525
Thursday · 3 min
What DCU Heroes Might Live in LANTERNS’ Midway City?
What DCU Heroes Might Live in LANTERNS' Midway City? Lanterns episode six reveals that John Stewart hails from Midway City, Michigan — likely serving as the DCU's fictional stand-in for Detroit, following James Gunn's pattern of replacing real-world cities with DC's fictional locales (Metropolis for New York, Coast City for LA). The article traces Midway City's comics history: created by Gardner Fox and Joe Kubert, first appearing in 1961's The Brave and the Bold #34 as the longtime home base of Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and later also home to the original Doom Patrol starting in the mid-1960s. Though largely a forgotten "generic Midwestern town" in modern DC continuity, its comics legacy leads the author to speculate that its introduction in Lanterns could hint at future DCU appearances by Hawkman, Hawkgirl (possibly forming a romance with John Stewart, mirroring the animated Justice League series), and/or the Doom Patrol. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/lanterns-midway-city-explained-dc-comics-hawkman-hawkgirl-doom-patrol/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1524
Wednesday · 2 min
Robert Eggers’ Lines Up an Adaptation of ROMEO AND JULIET
Robert Eggers' Lines Up an Adaptation of ROMEO AND JULIET Robert Eggers (Nosferatu, The Witch), still awaiting the release of his upcoming Werwulf, has now lined up his next project: an adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at Focus Features, which won a bidding war against Warner Bros., A24, and others. Focus previously released Nosferatu and will release Werwulf on Christmas Day, signaling their continued investment in Eggers. Notably, Romeo and Juliet is taking priority over other previously announced Eggers projects like A Christmas Carol and a Labyrinth sequel. True to his commitment to never set a film in the present day, Eggers reportedly intends to preserve the original 1590s Shakespearean dialogue rather than modernize it (unlike Baz Luhrmann's 1996 version). No start date has been announced, but given Eggers' roughly two-year release cadence since The Lighthouse, the article speculates the film could arrive by 2028, and expects it to carry Eggers' signature dark, Gothic sensibility. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/robert-eggers-to-direct-romeo-and-juliet-movie/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1523
Wednesday · 2 min
Greta Gerwig’s First NARNIA Movie Is a Bowie-Inspired ‘Rock Opera’
Greta Gerwig's First NARNIA Movie Is a Bowie-Inspired 'Rock Opera' Greta Gerwig told Empire that her upcoming Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is a "rock opera" — though explicitly not a musical (no songs, just musical style and spirit). She's drawing inspiration from David Bowie, The Who, Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant, explaining that since Aslan (voiced by Meryl Streep) sings Narnia into existence in the books, she wanted to build her film's world out of the rock and roll music that she says essentially saved her life. She's shifting the setting from the story's original turn-of-the-20th-century backdrop to 1950s Great Britain, with the fantastical Narnia sequences styled after 1960s-70s British glam rock — colorful and glitzy, based on released first-look images. The film also stars Daniel Craig as the title Magician, shown in suitably rock-and-roll styling. The author remains uncertain whether this unconventional, music-inspired-but-songless approach will resonate with audiences, but notes the concept is at least bold and distinctive. Narnia: The Magician's Nephew releases in theaters February 12, 2027. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/greta-gerwig-first-narnia-movie-bowie-inspired-rock-opera-not-a-musical/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1522
Wednesday · 4 min
LANTERNS Is So Good, It Silenced My Inner Comic Nerd Complaints
LANTERNS Is So Good, It Silenced My Inner Comic Nerd Complaints This opinion piece reflects on how HBO Max's Lanterns — despite initially worrying the author with promotional material reminiscent of the poorly received Titans — turned into a surprise critical hit and one of HBO's highest-rated comic book series, reviving the Green Lantern brand after the disastrous 2011 film. Though the author had hoped for a cosmic, Geoff Johns-style adaptation full of aliens and space opera elements, Lanterns instead takes an Earthbound, "True Detective meets DC Comics" approach with minimal costumes, off-screen aliens, and sparse use of powers. The author acknowledges lingering nerd-specific quibbles (wishing for more comics-accurate visuals and alien characters like Mogo and Ch'p) but ultimately argues that the show's excellent writing, acting (especially from Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart), and thematic depth about age, race, masculinity, and family make those complaints secondary. The piece concludes that great execution can override not getting exactly what fans expected, and credits the show with restoring credibility to the Green Lantern franchise for future, more comics-faithful adaptations. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/lanterns-is-so-good-it-silenced-my-inner-comic-nerd-complaints/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1521
Tuesday · 3 min
Paramount and State AGs Settle Case, Paving Way for Warner Bros Merger
Paramount and State AGs Settle Case, Paving Way for Warner Bros Merger Paramount and a 12-state coalition of Attorneys General (led by California's Rob Bonta) have reached a settlement in the antitrust case surrounding Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery's $111 billion merger, removing a major legal obstacle without requiring any major divestitures. Terms include a $1.5 billion, five-year commitment to raise U.S. production from 5% to 20%, a requirement to produce 30-32 theatrical releases annually (with 4 independent films and 20% blockbusters), an independent film fund, $9.5M annually for workforce training, and a news editorial independence board for CNN. Major theater chains (AMC, Cinemark, Regal) and trade group Cinema United reversed their opposition to support the settlement, and the WGA separately settled its own related lawsuit for writer-layoff protections at CBS News and $17.5 million. Critics, including advocacy group American Economic Liberties Project, argue state AGs caved to pressure rather than defending consumers, and the author notes the settlement doesn't meaningfully address whether the merger is anti-competitive since no structural remedies were imposed. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/paramount-state-ags-reach-settlement-warner-bros-merger/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1520
Tuesday · 4 min
Disney+ Allows Ads Even on ‘Ad-Free’ Plans
Disney+ Allows Ads Even on 'Ad-Free' Plans Disney+ has updated its European subscriber agreement to allow ads on all plans — including its premium "ad-free" tier — before and after content playback (though not during it), and no plan allows fast-forwarding through these ads. This mirrors a broader streaming industry trend of eroding "ad-free" as a meaningful term, similar to Netflix's password-sharing crackdowns. The change hasn't reached U.S. subscribers yet, but the article speculates it likely will, following the pattern of other streaming policy changes tested abroad first. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/disney-plus-allows-ads-even-on-ad-free-plans/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1519
Tuesday · 2 min
SACRIFICE Trailer Turns Chris Evans Into a Human Offering
SACRIFICE Trailer Turns Chris Evans Into a Human Offering Netflix's trailer for Sacrifice, from director Romain Gavras (Athena), shows Anya Taylor-Joy as a radical warrior planning to offer movie star Chris Evans as a sacrifice to an active volcano to save a dying world. The film also stars Vincent Cassel and Salma Hayek-Pinault as a billionaire couple, plus Ambika Mod, Sam Richardson, John Malkovich, and Charli XCX as a wildly costumed Mother Nature. It's set at a star-studded charity gala where Evans' character, amid a personal crisis, is taken hostage during a night that blurs performance and belief, salvation and sacrifice. Sacrifice premieres on Netflix October 16. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/anya-taylor-joy-chris-evans-volcano-movie-sacrifice-trailer-netflix/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1518
Tuesday · 2 min
Brad Pitt Rocks ’70s Style in THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH Trailer
Brad Pitt Rocks '70s Style in THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH Trailer The new trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth — David Fincher's surprising sequel to Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, starring a returning Brad Pitt as stuntman/fixer Cliff Booth — shows Cliff pulled into a web of "murder, blackmail, theft, extortion" involving TV megastar Charlie Peters (Scott Caan), his wife (Carla Gugino), talent agent Karen Crosby (Elizabeth Debicki), football star Roderick Harrison (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), and dangerous gangsters the Verdusco brothers. The film releases exclusively in IMAX theaters for two weeks starting November 25, then hits Netflix December 23. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/the-further-mis-adventures-of-cliff-booth-brad-pitt-trailer/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1517
Tuesday · 3 min
Tom King’s Controversial WONDER WOMAN Run to End in December
Tom King's Controversial WONDER WOMAN Run to End in December After three years and 40 issues, writer Tom King and artist Daniel Sampere will conclude their acclaimed but divisive Wonder Woman run with issue #40 in December, ending short of King's original 100-issue goal due to his other obligations, including showrunning the DCU's animated Mister Miracle series. The run, praised early on but seen as losing steam more recently, introduced major changes like Diana's daughter Trinity (with Steve Trevor) and Steve's death, along with new villains the Sovereign and the Matriarch — changes that proved polarizing among fans. The article hopes future writers build on these additions rather than reset them via reboot. Wonder Woman #40 arrives December 16. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/tom-king-controversial-wonder-woman-run-to-end-in-december/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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