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It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! This last week we have been graced with ALL THE GAMES! Seriously this is the most gaming heavy episode I have ever done. This is a good time to be a gamer it would seem... unless you are a Sony or Capcom fan perhaps. AND other news too.Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.    
MusicNew Music/VideoKim Dracula - Death Before Designer https://youtu.be/DGxl9bH34Ps Slipknot - Memories (Adderall Rough Cut) https://youtu.be/eftIr13jFUo NEW EP FROM SLIPKNOT!! https://slipknot1.lnk.to/AdderallEP Blackbraid - The Spirit Returns https://youtu.be/OVwLojBW4Wc King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - https://youtu.be/IpUKO-WKaqo Dragon
Tours/FestivalsBotch - Converge and Cave In have been added to 2 of the reunion shows. Boston MA show and Sayreville NJ shows. https://www.stubhub.com/botch-tickets/performer/150035280/ Static-X - Another US tour. Support from Sevendust and Dope. Starts Oct. 6 in Houston TX through Nov 1 in LA.https://www.stubhub.com/static-x-tickets/performer/150042085/ Pantera - The LoG tour JUST announced the openers for the US leg. S.N.A.F.U, Child Bite, Flesh Hoarder, Spirit in the Room, King Parrot, all set to be openers for different chunks of the tour. https://www.stubhub.com/lamb-of-god-tickets/performer/133425 New England Metal and Hardcore Fest - Back for the first time since 2016. Sept 15 & 16. Notable acts: LoG, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Vein.fm, 200 Stab Wounds, Undeath, and TONS more. https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/new-england-metal-and-hardcore-festival-returns-feat-lamb-of-god-hatebreed-shadows-fall-more Tenacious D - Sept 6th in Charlotte NC through Sept 15 in Austin TX. https://www.stubhub.com/tenacious-d-tickets/performer/130929 Jinjer - North american off dates from their trek with Disturbed. Sept 7th in Huntsville AL through Sept 25 in Vancouver. https://www.stubhub.com/jinjer-tickets/performer/100296673 
Reg ‘ol NewsSlipknot - Craig has left the band… no official reason why, but he already has a replacement. That and clown is currently not on tour. Staying at home to take care of his wife.Blackbraid - Blackbraid II To be self-released on July 7th, 2023. Blackbraid is a Native American Black Metal solo project hailing from the Adirondack Mountains. 
SuggestsBlackbraid I - Blackbraid's debut album, Blackbraid I, was released on August 26, 2022. Krieger, a multi-instrumentalist, wrote and tracked the entire album apart from the drums, which were tracked by his friend Neil Schneider. Schneider also recorded, mixed, and mastered Blackbraid I. The cover art was done by Adrian Baxter.

Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/CorrectionsSpider-Man 2 - Release date of Oct 20. Pre-order starts June 16th. Pre-order bonuses are Arachknight suit for Peter, Shadow Spider suit for Miles, web grabber gadget and 3 extra skill points. Collector’s edition will feature a Venom VS Spider-Men statue amongst other bits. https://cosmicbook.news/marvels-spider-man-2-gets-release-october-20-on-ps5 Microsoft/Activision - FTC (federal Trade Commission) has filed an injunction to stop Microsoft’s purchase of Activision https://www.engadget.com/ftc-expected-to-file-injunction-to-block-microsofts-purchase-of-activision-blizzard-165738788.html Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Sept 26. DLC for one of the most infamous releases of the modern gaming era.Injustice 3 - In all the madness Boon has reassured the community that Injustice 3 is not off the table.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/injustice-3-netherrealm-ed-boon-tease/ Flight Simulator - DUNE EXPANSION!!! https://youtu.be/YkZj0xbVSkw Mortal Kombat 1 - According to the official MK Discord MK1 will be playable at EVO 2023. https://www.evo.gg/news/mortal-kombat-1-playable-at-evo-2023 
TrailersTMNT: Shredder’s Revenge - Dimension Shellshock https://youtu.be/DvmwcSyHqu4 Usagi Yojimbo!! Later this year.Sonic Superstars - https://youtu.be/hIGP7Zy9Bx0 classic 2D platforming on switch!!Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - https://youtu.be/6veUl98it9c Squirrel with a Gun - https://youtu.be/hRiRyopVm6Q WTF did I just watch?Star Wars: Outlaws - https://youtu.be/5Gbi7VXeFow definite Serenity vibes.Brawlhalla - https://youtu.be/u_lS6bbp2H8 Master Chief and the Arbiter are joining the cast. Both as full on characters.Clockwork Revolution - https://youtu.be/DDFuhaYxeMU inXile’s first outing for parent company microsoft seems to be heavily shaded by fan outcry for a BioShock sequel.Avowed - https://youtu.be/ULsF7B6bFuU Obsidian seems to not be able to do wrong.Lies of P - https://youtu.be/hPOdeLE6d6I goth pinocchio? Sept 19.

Reg ‘ol NewsCall of Duty - Nickmercs, Tatman, and Dr Disrespect.Summer Game Fest - - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is coming in early 2024.- Spider-Man 2 gets an October 20, 2023 release date.- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is coming next year.- Mortal Kombat 1 gets a bone-crushing gameplay trailer.- Fortnite Wilds reveals a Transformers crossover.- Sonic Superstars is a new 2D classic Sonic game coming this year.- Alan Wake 2 gets a huge gameplay reveal.- Like a Dragon: Gaiden is coming this November.- Star Trek Infinite is announced.- John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is revealed.- SandLand is a new action game from Akira Toriyama and Bandai Namco.- Palworld is a game like Pokemon but with guns.- The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is coming this fall.- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is getting a closed beta.- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a new action RPG.- Baldur's Gate 3 introduces Jason Isaacs as a major villain.- Twisted Metal debuts on Peacock on July 27.- Marvel Snap is getting a new competitive mode.- New trailer for Season 4 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.- Path of Exile 2 gets a gameplay trailer.- Exoprimal is getting a Street Fighter 6 crossover.- Lies of P gets a demo and new release date.- Netflix shares The Witcher Season 3 trailer.- Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 reveals co-op.- Nicolas Cage is coming to Dead By Daylight.- Yes, Your Grace sequel is announced.- Witchfire comes to early access in September.- Remnant 2 release date is revealed.- Immortals of Aveum gets an extended gameplay clip.- Under the Waves gets an August release date.- Honkai Star Rail gets a PS5 release window.- Black Desert Online expansion gets a new trailer.- Lysfanga: The Time-Shift Warrior is a new hack-and-slash game.- FaeFarm gets a release date and PC reveal.- Throne and Liberty gets a new trailer.- Party Animals gets a release date.
Ubisoft Forward - Here are the major announcements from the given text:
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora:  - Release date: December 7.  - First story trailer revealed.  - First-person, single-player adventure with optional two-player co-op.
- The Crew Motorfest:  - Location: Oahu.  - Release date: September 14.  - Race in cars from different eras.  - Closed beta: July 21 to 23.
- Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR:  - Play as Ezio, Kassandra, and Connor in VR.  - Release window: Holiday 2023.  - Available on Meta Quest.
- Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade:  - Mobile game based in China.  - Closed beta registration open.
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage:  - Story and gameplay deep dive.  - Release date: October 12.  - Focus on stealth-focused combat.
- Star Wars: Outlaws:  - Open-world game.  - Story and extended gameplay revealed.  - Release date: Next year.
Other announcements include:- Just Dance 2024 release date: October 24.- XDefiant open session from June 21 to 23.- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deep dive.- Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix release on Netflix in fall.- The Division Resurgence release on Android and iOS in fall.- Skull and Bones closed beta: August 25 to 28.- Jet Set Radio crossover into Roller Champions.- Brawlhalla Master Chief, Combat Evolved crossover.- Free trial of Rocksmith+ on PC and new mobile app.- Riders Republic skateboard add-on release: September 26.- Final Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope DLC with Rayman release in late 2023.
Capcom Showcase - 

• Dragon's Dogma 2:

Gameplay deep dive trailer.Larger fantasy world and new Pawn system.Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

• Pragmata:

Delayed indefinitely.Action adventure game.

• Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy:

HD remasters of Ace Attorney 4, 5, and 6.Coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in early 2024.

• Exoprimal:

New trailer and roadmap revealed.Dino hunting game.Release date: July 14, 2023.Second open beta test from June 16 to June 18.

• Ghost Trick:

Remaster of the game.Demo available now.Coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess:

Unveiled at the Xbox showcase.Action and strategy gameplay.Coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

• Mega Man X DiVE Offline:

New mobile and PC game.Play as Mega Man X and other franchise characters.Coming this year to Steam, iOS, and Android.Xbox Showcase and Extended - 
- Fable reboot: First trailer revealed, Richard Ayoade introduced, available on Xbox Game Pass, no release date announced.- South of Midnight: Compulsion Games' new game, third-person action-adventure in the Bayou, play as Hazel, mythical creatures featured.- Star Wars: Outlaws: Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game, starring Kay Vess, release date: 2024.- Persona 3 remake and Persona 5 tactics spinoff: Persona 3 Reload (early 2024), Persona 5 Tactica (November 17).- Avowed: First-person RPG by Obsidian Entertainment, Living Lands of Eora showcased, release date: 2024.- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2: Release window announced (next year), new footage highlighting motion-capture.- Forza Motorsport: Releasing on October 10, Turn 10 Studios rebooting.- Starfield: New trailer showcased.- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: First major story expansion, release date: September 26, features Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba.- Clockwork Revolution: InXile Entertainment's new game, first-person shooter RPG, steampunk-inspired with time travel, Xbox first-party exclusive.- New Xbox Series S model: Carbon Black color variant, 1TB SSD storage, release date: September 1.Other announcements include:-33 Immortals: Co-op action game for 33 players, releasing in 2024 -Payday 3: Releasing on September 21, 2023, available on Xbox Game Pass.-Sea of Thieves: Crossing over with The Legend of Monkey Island on July 20.-Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: New career opportunities for pilots, landing in 2024.-Fallout 76: New DLC set in Atlantic City, release date not announced.-Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the…

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Writer's Strike SCHMITER'S Strike! New movie announcements (somehow), potentially a NEW entertainment industry strike looms large on the horizon, and other less depressing thingsTune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.   
Music
Follow-ups/Corrections5FDP - Cancel the remaining EU shows due to complications related to Ivan’s Hernia surgery.
New Music/VideoBehemoth - Once Upon a Pale Horse https://youtu.be/qlLHaYK2yxs extreme metal with an audible bass part? This is a good mix. From “Opvs Contra Natvram” out last sept.Kill the Lights - Broken Bones https://youtu.be/8SM9zoE5LMw oddly A7X like… and still more radio friendly. Featuring former members of Bullet for my Valentine.Death Ray Vision - From the Rafters https://youtu.be/mwuKnUqbmi0 Record out June 30th “No Mercy From Electric Eyes.” Old-fashioned hardcore with Mike D’Antonio from KsE.Lacuna Coil - Never Dawn https://youtu.be/SksOnTxWYUY Partnered with CMON for the sequel to their game Zombicide: White Death. This is a standalone single for that purpose.Clutch - Boogeyman Blues https://youtu.be/4Y6rJ6ioMs8 One of 3 new singles from their new Sunrise on Slaughter Beach 7” box set. Clutch just RIPS!
Tours/Festivals311 - With AWOLNation and Blame My Youth. Starts Jun 29 in Aspen, CO, runs through Oct 22 in Pomona CA. https://blabbermouth.net/news/311-announces-fall-2023-tour-with-special-guests-awolnation-and-blame-my-youth Queens of the Stone Age - The End is Nero Tour. Support from Boston Calling and Sonic Temple. Starts Aug 3 in Sterling Heights, MI through Oct 8 in Sacramento CA. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-of-the-stone-age-announce-the-end-is-nero-summer-fall-2023-north-american-tour Tool - Runs from Sept 22 in Louisville KY, through Nov 21 in Toronto ON https://www.stubhub.com/tool-tickets/performer/2197/ 
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Gaming/Tech
TrailersRobocop: Rogue City - https://youtu.be/tx6C1ANE7l4 WOW… 
Reg ‘ol NewsApple Vision Pro - $3500, this is not for the average user…Instagram - Dipping their proverbial toe into the AI pool. Incorporating chat bots into IG to various degrees.
https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-is-testing-an-ai-chatbot-for-content-discovery-182119161.html Microsoft Presentation - this sunday… what to expect.Summer Game Fest - this thursdaySuggests

Comic Books/Books
Reg ‘ol NewsBirds of Prey - DC Comics has confirmed that Cassandra Cain will be joining the new Birds of Prey roster.Cain, who is also known as Orphan and Batgirl, is a skilled martial artist and detective.She will be joining Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya on the new team.The new Birds of Prey series will be written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Nicola Scott.It is scheduled to debut in July 2023.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-confirms-cassandra-cain-new-birds-of-prey-roster/ Superior Spider-Man - Marvel announced a new series.Marvel Comics announces a new Superior Spider-Man series this Fall.The series will be written by Dan Slott and feature Otto Octavius as Spider-Man.Slott says the series will be a "bold new direction" for the character.The original Superior Spider-Man run was a popular and critically acclaimed series.The new series is sure to be a hotly anticipated series for fans of the character.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-confirms-new-superior-spider-man-series/ Captain America - J. Michael Straczynski is returning to Marvel Comics to write a new Captain America series.The series will launch in September 2023 and will be drawn by Jesús Saiz.Straczynski is known for his work on Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man, and Thor.He says he plans to "plunge Steve Rogers into a shadowy plot with a sinister foe at its core."Fans of Captain America are eagerly awaiting the new series.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-captain-america-j-michael-stracyznski/ 

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TV Shows
TrailersMy Adventures with Superman - https://youtu.be/nI9uUv6AdoY July 6 on Adult Swim next day on MAX.
Reg ‘ol NewsStrikes - DGA signs a new deal with the AMPTP. https://deadline.com/2023/06/dga-deal-reaction-striking-writers-angry-1235408169/ 

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Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsSpider-Man: Across the Spiderverse - $120.5 million in its opening weekend domestically, and swung in with $208.6 million around the world.Nosferatu - the remake has finished primary photography.Captain America 4 - now subtitled “Brave New World.  https://deadline.com/2023/06/first-look-anthony-mackie-captain-america-brave-new-world-1235409693/ 

TrailersBird Box: Barcelona - https://youtu.be/W5gSqnYAgeA July 14th.
Reg ‘ol NewsStrikes - Now AG-AFTRA is potentially going to strike.June 30th will be the final day of current contracts. If negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).Hocus Pocus 3 - Officially happening. https://nerdist.com/article/hocus-pocus-3-in-development-at-disney-max-dennison-allison-shaw-could-return/ Terrifier 3 - Green lit https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/horror-fans-rejoice-terrifier-3-is-officially-on-its-way/ Suitable Flesh - New Horror movie starring Heather Graham has been picked up by RLJE Films and Shudder, for theatrical and streaming release later this year. Based on HP Lovecraft story “The Thing on the Doorstep”. https://deadline.com/2023/06/suitable-flesh-release-heather-graham-rlje-films-shudder-1235398378/ 

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Rumor Mill
Confirmations/RefutationsCaptain America 4 -  NOT a Hulk related sub-title.
New SourcesAndy Muschietti - Now instead of Superman, the rumor mill is putting him in charge of Batman: the Brave and the Bold
New RumorsScarlet Witch - Comic Book rumored to be the next on the chopping block at Marvel.Batman - New Batman rumored to be revealed at the end of the Flash movie.Nintendo Direct - Rumored for next month.Final Fantasy IX - remake in the works
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It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! The dang Writer's Strike is really putting a damper on the entertainment news... BUT that just means YOU good nerds get all the stuff! Foo Fighters, Tom Waits, Metal Gear, Dark X-Men, Black Mirror and SO MUCH MORE!Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  
MusicNew Music/VideoFoo Fighters - The Teacher https://youtu.be/6MF6trC529M I kinda miss the funny Foo days.But I still want to be Dave Grohl when I grow up. TEN minutes?? Quite a journey.Signs of the Swarm - Tower of Torsos https://youtu.be/7d4P51ye_0I pretty solid deathcore. New album out July 28th, available for pre-sale https://signsoftheswarm.lnk.to/AmongstTheLowAndEmpty Johnny Booth - Full Tilt https://youtu.be/soLD8obmHjA REALLY cool intro! I LOVE when Metalcore (or any genre) can go for more than 4 minutes and have it make sense.Jasta - Assimilate Agenda https://youtu.be/3DgpCXtxVdA featuring Steve Souza “Zetro” from Exodus. Jasta is at his finest in front of Hatebreed… this feels awkward and forced. Not terrible though.Code Orange - Grooming My Replacement https://youtu.be/nAi4P0Ntt5g The GameNew Code Orange is GREAT!!!Deftones - Bloody Cape https://youtu.be/0mnXzCCpctU Remastered video from the self-titled album. For the 20th anniversary. I miss HEAVY Deftones!Fever333 - $wing https://youtu.be/y-Pu_GzFu0s cool video concept. Hunt the Dinosaur - Tinfoul Hat https://youtu.be/hD02oetYx8E 
Tours/FestivalsChevelle/Three Days Grace - Support from Loathe. Live Nation tour. Sept 8th in Bethlehem PA through Oct 14 in Boston MA.Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale beginning Tuesday, May 30. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, June 2 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.comDANZIG - Support from BEHEMOTH, TWIN TEMPLE & MIDNIGHT. Aug 25 in Las Vegas through Sept 17th in Chicago, IL. Tickets on sale May 1st. https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100liXbx/pubref:danzig*anniverary-tour-05252023/ar:metalinjection/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fdanzig-tickets%2Fperformer%2F28188%2F 

Reg ‘ol NewsAll That Remains - The Fall of Ideals, their 2006 album, has now been certified GOLD.https://blabbermouth.net/news/all-that-remains-the-fall-of-ideals-certified-gold-in-u-s Pantera - Cowboys From Hell, 1990, certified DOUBLE PLATINUM.https://blabbermouth.net/news/panteras-cowboys-from-hell-certified-double-platinum-in-u-s Tom Waits - said to be writing a new record… according to his agent… in IRELAND.https://consequence.net/2023/05/tom-waits-writing-songs-again/ Shadows Fall - Reunion shows have Brian Fair teasing the possibility of new music from the band. https://blabbermouth.net/news/shadows-fall-performs-at-milwaukee-metal-fest-video Cradle of Filth - Writer’s strike be damned, the black metallers have begun to create a new album. https://blabbermouth.net/news/cradle-of-filth-begins-recording-new-album Architects - the band has announced that Josh Middleton (guitar since 2016) is no longer a part of the band. The split seems amicable, and they have even hinted at new Sylosis music later this year. https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/architects-splits-with-guitarist-josh-middleton 

SuggestsTom Waits - Nighthawks at the Diner Nighthawks at the Diner is the third studio album by singer and songwriter Tom Waits, released on October 21, 1975 on Asylum Records. It was recorded over four sessions in July in the Los Angeles Record Plant studio in front of a small invited audience set up to recreate the atmosphere of a jazz club

Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/CorrectionsMortal Kombat 1 - Stress Test announced, ahead of the August Beta test. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/mortal-kombat-1-mk1-playtest-signups/ Diablo 4 - the first 1000 players that reach Hardcore level 100 will have their names emblazoned on a statue of the game’s main antagonist, Lilith. Reportedly must be done before Sept 1. Set for a June 6th release. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/diablo-4-players-who-pull-off-a-hardcore-challenge-will-have-their-names-added-to-a-statue/ Microsoft - In an unsurprising move, the tech giant has officially filed their appeal against the UK block of their Activision acquisition. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-files-appeal-against-uk-decision-to-block-its-activision-blizzard-deal/ Last of Us - New multiplayer game noticeably absent from the Playstation Showcase. Naughty Dog claims the game needs a little more cook time. The “Factions” mode is not up to snuff. https://kotaku.com/last-of-us-multiplayer-game-playstation-showcase-ps5-1850480567 

TrailersSony State of Play - ONLY ONE EXCLUSIVE!! Spider-Man 2 https://youtu.be/XrPZSq5YXqc Metal Gear 3 Remake https://youtu.be/iNX8QCeymFM  Marathon - extraction shooter/reboot of their pre-Halo series https://youtu.be/S8MdC6tuUuc Alan Wake 2 - Oct 17 https://youtu.be/q0vNoRhuV_I 
Reg ‘ol NewsProject Q - Playstation Handheld… but only by remote play through wifi.Nintendo V Steam - Nintendo has issued a cease and desist to Steam over Dolphin. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-explains-its-decision-to-block-dolphins-steam-release-saying-it-stifles-innovation/ Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection - Announced the same day as Delta, but there’s a twist; it will contain not JUST the first Metal Gear Solid games, but ALSO the first 2 metal gear games. To be released this Fall. https://kotaku.com/metal-gear-master-collection-snake-eater-hd-collection-1850481173 Nvidia - Omniverse Avatar Cloud Engine. New AI development that the company is licensing out for game development as a means to create dynamic NPCs.https://kotaku.com/nvidia-ace-ai-rtx-4060-ti-gpu-graphics-gaming-jobs-1850484480 Fallout: New Vegas - now free on the Epic Games Store.

SuggestsLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - STILL playing through this bad boy!!
Comic Books/BooksFollow-ups/CorrectionsPatrick Rothfuss - New KINGKILLER BOOK!! But not Doors of Stone. This is a novella titled The Narrow Road Between Desires. A book about Bast, in the same vein of A Slow Regard of Silent Things being about Auri. https://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2023/05/new-novella-an-announcement-in-three-parts/ 
Reg ‘ol NewsDark X-Men - fDark X-Men #1 will be written by Steve Foxe (X-MEN ANNUAL) and drawn by Jonas Scharf (AVENGERS OF THE WASTELANDS), and they put together quite the team. The Dark X-Men will not lack for power, but they are easily one of the more unpredictable X-teams in recent years. The Dark X-Men squad will include Madelyne Pryor, Havok, Archangel, Gambit, Azazel, Zero, Albert, and Emplate.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-announces-new-dark-x-men-team/ Wild Cards - Wild Cards: Now & Then, Gorge R.R. Martin's Wild Cards: Now & Then goes on sale July 25th. author Carrie Vaughn, and featuring art by Eisner-nominated Renae De Liz.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/george-r-r-martin-wild-cards-now-then-first-look-exclusive/#1 Nick Fury - Marvel is officially retiring Nick Fury?? Well Nick Fury SR. anyway. Nick Fury JR will now be THE Nick Fury in the books. Fury number 1 creative team of Al Ewing, Scot Eaton, Cam Smith, Tom Reilly, Adam Kubert, Ramon Rosanas, Jordie Bellaire, and VC's Joe Caramagna.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-retires-original-nick-fury-sr/ 
SuggestsThe Slow Regard of Silent Things is a fantasy novella and one of the companion tales in The Kingkiller Chronicle series written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It includes illustrations by Nate Taylor and was first published by DAW Books in the United States on October 28, 2014.

TV Shows
Follow-ups/CorrectionsMillarverse - The Chosen One is the next series from Mark Millar. Based on the American Jesus comic book. Due out August 16 on Netflix. https://cosmicbook.news/mark-millars-the-chosen-one-netflix-series-gets-premiere-date-poster The Witcher - Season 5 announced…The Walking Dead: Rick and Michonne - wrapped on principal photography.Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Entire first season for free on YouTube! https://www.engadget.com/you-can-watch-the-entire-first-season-of-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-for-free-on-youtube-183553558.html 
TrailersStar Trek: Strange New Worlds - https://youtu.be/69mzZqcM0qw Season 2 June 15 on Paramount+. This looks HUGE.Black Mirror - https://youtu.be/5jY1ecibLYo finally, something of a hint at story…Righteous Gemstones - https://youtu.be/quK5D0s6Rh4 season 3 June 18. Is John Goodman dying?

Reg ‘ol NewsMandalorian - Producers and Showrunners are submitting Ahmed Best for an Emmy. https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/the-mandalorian-submitting-ahmed-best-for-emmy-consideration-brings-his-star-wars-journey-full-circle/ 

SuggestsBlack MirrorBritish anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker. Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres, but most are set in near-future dystopias with sci-fi technology—a type of speculative fiction. The series is based on The Twilight Zone and uses technology to comment on contemporary social issues. Most episodes are written by Brooker with heavy involvement by the executive producer Annabel Jones.
Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsDeadpool 3 - Currently filming https://twitter.com/DeadpoolUpdate/status/1661402680726519811 MK 2 - Adeline Rudolph cast as Kitana. Adeline Rudolph is known for Netflix’s Resident Evil and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina where she joins her…

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! SOME Rumor confirmations, and a LITTLE TV news, but that's not really a good thing...Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.   
Music
Follow-ups/CorrectionsFoo Fighters - Josh FREESE!! https://variety.com/2023/music/news/foo-fighters-new-drummer-livestream-1235620759/ Ed Sheeran - SECOND lawsuit dropped over the “Thinking Out Loud” song. “It is an unassailable reality that the chord progression and harmonic rhythm in ‘Let’s Get It On’ are so commonplace, in isolation and in combination, that to protect their combination would give ‘Let’s Get It On’ an impermissible monopoly over a basic musical building block.” https://variety.com/2023/music/news/ed-sheeran-second-copyright-lawsuit-dismissed-thinking-out-loud-1235616116/ 
New Music/VideoMutoid Man - Call of the Void https://youtu.be/wdQFzJIG-dU Super group featuring members of High on Fire, Converge, and Cave In. New album due out July 28th “Mutants”Dave Mathews Band- Looking for a Vein https://youtu.be/w3PmOG8fDNo The Only Thing https://youtu.be/rtvsXIpEB4s Walk Around The Moon. New album dropped May 19th. Not the show of force from years passed, but still highlighting those unique vocals.
Tours/FestivalsDalhalla Brinner Festival - In Flames’ yearly festival in Sweden. August 25 and 26:
August 25- In Flames, Killswitch Engage, Fit For An Autopsy, MølAugust 26- In Flames, Hypocrisy, Sylosis, Horndalhttps://nortic.se/ticket/event/43267 Fear Factory - EU Tour with support from Butcher Babies and Ignea. 10/27 in Nottingham, UK through 12/16 in Helsinki, FI
Reg ‘ol News
Tool V Florida - Maynard James Keenan thinks he’s clever. Dressed in drag for Tool’s performance at Welcome to Rockville. What has seemingly been overlooked it the DRAG-SHOW portion of the legislation. Dressing in drag does NOT denote a Drag Show…  "any show, exhibition, or other presentation in front of a live audience which, in whole or in part, depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or specific sexual activities." That includes "lewd conduct, or the lewd exposure of prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts,"Placebo - Cancel the final date on their US Tour.Daft Punk - Random Access Memories 10th Anniversary Edition puts the duo back in the top 40 for album sales.Album also includes previously unreleased track alongside alternate versions of many of the songs originally on the record. https://variety.com/2023/music/reviews/daft-punks-random-access-memories-anniversary-edition-album-review-1235610981/  https://youtu.be/imBlPXbAv6E 

SuggestsEve 6 - Horrorscope

Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/CorrectionsDead by Daylight - Nicolas Cage is the next addition to the survival horror multiplayer game. No proper announcement as to whether Cage will be playing a character, so the guess is that he will just be playing himself… https://twitter.com/DeadbyDaylight/status/1658850169218015234 Mortal Kombat 1 - Rumors were right… so far. https://www.mortalkombat.com/en-us Spider-Man 2 - Will not be a co-op game as confirmed by Insomniac. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/spider-man-2-isnt-a-co-op-game-insomniac-confirms/ 
TrailersDiablo IV - https://youtu.be/HukrLKMCz1I Story Trailer… pretty epic…
SuggestsLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Comic Books/Books
Follow-ups/CorrectionsDaredevil - Creative team Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto’s run on the comic will ome to an end in August. Marvel just announced their replacement, Saladin Ahmed and Aaron Kudor.
Reg ‘ol NewsAlphacore - Chuck Dixon has a new book coming out on indy label Rippaverse. To be released as a 90 page graphic novelhttps://youtu.be/wmSq6lzadjU 

SuggestsFoundation series by Isaac Asimov

Episodic Shows
Follow-ups/CorrectionsAgatha Coven of Chaos - Aubrey Plaza seems to be hinting at a title change.  https://cosmicbook.news/aubrey-plaza-teases-the-darkhold-diaries Fall of the House of Usher - Netflix reveals all release window.  https://comicbook.com/horror/news/netflix-confirms-the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher-mike-flanagan-premiere/ Walking Dead: Dead City - Premieres on AMC+ June 15th. Which is 3 days before the broadcast premiere. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/the-walking-dead-dead-city-premiere-date-early-amc-plus-maggie-negan-spinoff/ Lockwood & Co - canceled at NetflixPowerpuf Girls - Reboot axed
TrailersSkull Island - https://youtu.be/kJoT7Tm_byw June 22
Reg ‘ol NewsCritical Role - Legend of Zelda one-shot episode May 30th.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-to-run-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-one-shot/ 

SuggestsMarvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 8
Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsKing Conan - Arnold casts doubt on the future of the long in limbo movie after also saying he will NOT be returning to the Terminator franchise.  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/arnold-schwarzenegger-interview-netflix-fubar-terminator-conan-1235491977/ Mortal Kombat 2 - Karl Urban confirmed??? Tati Gabrielle now said to be in line for Jade.
SuggestsEquilibrium is a 2002 American science fiction film written and directed by Kurt Wimmer, and starring Christian Bale, Emily Watson, and Taye Diggs.

Rumor Mill
Confirmations/RefutationsMortal kombat 1
New SourcesUbisoft Star Wars - The open-world project is now being rumored to be released some time early 2024.
New RumorsFantastic Four - Daveed Diggs is the new actor in the Rumor Mill up for the role of the ever-lovin blue eyed Thing.Superman: Legacy - Bradley Cooper is now being rumored for the casting of Lex Luthor. James Gunn DID say that a mystery Guardians actor would be joining the cast of Legacy.Mortal Kombat 1 - Leaked Characters? Quan Chi, Omni Man, Ermac, Takeda, Peacemaker, Homelander…Microsoft - Now said to be developing their own processors.
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Music
Follow-ups/CorrectionsFive Finger Death Punch - Ivan’s hernia surgery didn’t go well so the band is canceling 2 more shows in Paris and Hamburg. Ivan has been told to keep away from strenuous activity until after June 12.Kittie - New song Vultures at Sick New World festival in Vegas. https://youtu.be/2aOmJ-oCqFc 
New Music/VideoTenacious D - Video Games  https://youtu.be/GNJtPFXUnm4 Jack and Kyle return for more D!!Wolfmother - Stay a Little Longer https://youtu.be/JdQ8aQpy5Zo See you CAN sound like you came straight out of the 70s without stealing your sound from someone else.Asking Alexandria - Dark Void https://youtu.be/bOrlYtJJuY8 New Linkin Park??Avenged Sevenfold - We Love You https://youtu.be/4-NHVWecj2U 3d video? Also… WHAT IS A7X DOING??Otep - You Should See Me In A Crown https://youtu.be/6MLNKP_2dUM Always a good mix with Otep.Corey Taylor - Beyond https://youtu.be/k0PKw1B7mSI ‘CMF2’ is out 9/15 - who needs Stone Sour when Corey can write middle of the road stuff like this on his own…
Tours/FestivalsIce Nine Kills - Fear the Premiere (parts with Metallica and Lamb of God) Aug 6 in E Rutherford NJ through Sept 3 in Phoenix. https://blabbermouth.net/news/ice-nine-kills-announces-fear-the-premiere-summer-2023-tour-blabbermouth-net-presale Steel Panther - Next US leg of their “On the Prowl” tour. July 13 in Huntington, NY through Aug 19 in Las Vegas.The Devil Wears Prada/Fit For a King - Metalcore Dropouts tour. Support from Counterparts and Landmvrks. Sept 15 in Anaheim CA through Oct 19 in Las Vegas.
Reg ‘ol NewsQueens of the Stone Age - New album “In Times New Roman…” out June 12. Dogstar - Keanu Reeves’ band is BACK… for live shows… kinda. Also, new album. https://blabbermouth.net/news/keanu-reeves-rock-band-dogstar-announces-first-live-performance-in-more-than-two-decades 
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Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/CorrectionsMicrosoft Activision - EU has approved the merger… after Microsoft makes some concessions for cloud gaming. Microsoft is hoping this will pressure other regulators to reevaluate their decisions. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-european-commission-has-cleared-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard/ Hogwarts Legacy - Out now for all consoles… minus Switch. The Switch has been pushed back to November 14th. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hogwarts-legacy-for-nintendo-switch-has-been-delayed-to-november/ Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Selling WELL, the 4th largest Zelda release for Nintendo. Speed Runner has beat the game in 94 minutes.
TrailersSplatoon 3 - https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1658457873813217282 Sizzle Season. New map, Barnacle & Dime, plus Splatoon 2 fan favorite map Humpback Pump track. New Music and new weapons too.
Reg ‘ol NewsGoogle - Deleting old and inactive content. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/youtube-deleting-millions-old-videos-accounts-google/ 
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Comic Books/Books
Follow-ups/CorrectionsKnight’ Terrors: Night’s End - those Batman books (the story) are now going to introduce a new villain to the DCU, Dr Hate. The books begin coming out July 4th. Written by Joshua Williamson art by Howard Porter. https://www.cbr.com/dc-horror-event-ends-hero-deadman-dr-hate/ 
Reg ‘ol NewsTrigun/Trigun Maximum - Dark Horse books coming out in April. Collector’s Editions now announced for $40-50 USD.https://comicbook.com/anime/news/trigun-manga-collectors-edition-dark-horse-comics/ Ms Marvel - Marvel is gunna kill her off, for now. Fallen Friend: The Death of Ms Marvel #1 on sale July 12. Written by G. Willow Wilson, Saladin Ahmed and Mark Waid. the story will start in Amazing Spider-Man #26 writer Zeb Wells and artist John Romita Jr. https://ew.com/books/ms-marvel-kamala-khan-will-die-in-marvel-comic/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly_entertainmentweekly&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=6463f1a2e1903a00019144e2 
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TV
Follow-ups/CorrectionsWinchesters - Canceled after 1 season. Kung Fu too. Seasons to be halved going forward as well. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/the-cw-superman-lois-gotham-knights-renewal-cancelled/ 
TrailersThe Bear - https://youtu.be/i5U-w1yL4r0 season 2 June 22Foundation - https://youtu.be/ogReJyWgkBU Season 2 July 14th
Reg ‘ol NewsArcher - Season 14 will debut on August 30th. Will be the final season.https://nerdist.com/article/archer-will-end-with-season-14-final-season-debuts-in-august-on-fxx/ 

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Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsHellboy: The Crooked Man - Wrapped principal photography. https://nerdist.com/article/hellboy-the-crooked-man-movie-reboot-promises-r-rated-horror-reboot-loyal-to-comics/ Beetlejuice 2 - Willem Dafoe joins the cast. https://nerdist.com/article/jenna-ortega-could-star-in-beetlejuice-2-alongside-tim-burton-and-michael-keaton/ Twins - Sequel movie no more…

TrailersFive Nights at Freddy’s - https://twitter.com/jason_blum/status/1658634369307926529 Strays - https://youtu.be/_D1Yb-Tx_KM RELEASE DATE:  June 9, 2023CAST:  Will Ferrell, Will Forte, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Jamie FoxxMission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt 1 - https://youtu.be/3NawzlSevKg july 12.

Reg ‘ol NewsAvatar - The Way of Water will have a co-release on both MAX and Disney+ on June 7th. No physical release date yet.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/avatar-the-way-of-water-streaming-release-date-disney-plus-hbo-max/ 

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Rumor Mill
New RumorsSuperman: Legacy - Nicolas Hoult up to play Lex Luthor. Or is it Superman??? Or will Lex be black? Lex could be “Apex Lex” from Earth Prime who supposedly defeated the Justice League as determined by Perpetua. David Cornswet also rumored for Clark.  Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan, Phoebe Dynevor, Samara Weaving, all said to be in the running for Lois.Superman & Lois - Possibly on the CW chopping block, though it does sound like MAX could save it.Star Wars - Dave Filoni’s movie has a working title of “Heir to the Empire”
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Music
Follow-ups/CorrectionsHoward Jones/Adam Dutkiewicz - Have officially began recording music for that project we talked about. https://blabbermouth.net/news/killswitch-engage-guitarist-adam-dutkiewicz-and-ex-singer-howard-jones-begin-recording-debut-album-from-new-project 

New Music/VideoMotorhead - Enter Sandman https://youtu.be/kwJTpJjLJi4 Bring Me the Horizon - LosT https://youtu.be/xv-70a6yXfM Bush - All Things Must Change https://youtu.be/WtRtm9hcyJE new single from the deluxe edition of their album “The Art of Survival” that came out in 22. Why does modern production have such issues?The Hives - Bogus Operandi https://youtu.be/XVKHeBRox0k New album, first in 11 years “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons” out August 11. World tour to support https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-hives-announce-first-album-in-11-years-share-bogus-operandi-music-video 
Reg ‘ol NewsDolly Parton - Rockstar album to be released Nov 17. 4 LP set. https://blabbermouth.net/news/dolly-parton-reveals-guests-title-release-date-and-track-listing-for-upcoming-rock-album-rockstar Sum 41 - officially breaking up… okay… set to happen upon the conclusion of their world tour in support of their, apparent, final album “Heaven :x: Hell” no release date yet. https://blabbermouth.net/news/sum-41-announces-split-we-are-excited-for-what-the-future-will-bring-for-each-of-us 

SuggestsKillswitch Engage “Signal Fire”The song was released as the third single from the album in August 2019. The song features guest vocals from Howard Jones, who was the band's lead vocalist from 2002 to 2012.

Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/CorrectionsHogwarts: Legacy - 3 months after release the game has already surpassed $1B.Starfield - ESRB rating comes out. M as was expected… but also “in-game purchases?”Street Fighter 6 - Open Beta May 19-21… sorry. Also only available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/street-fighter-6-sf6-ps5-xbox-series-x-s-steam-open-beta/ 


Reg ‘ol NewsTucker Carlson X Twitter - Tucker’s new show will be a Twitter exclusive? Elon’s plan moves into the next stage.Hundred Acre Wood - Winnie the pooh HORROR GAME? Pooh bear and his cohorts have been changed by an “otherworldly Power” and it is up to the player to save Christopher Robin. It would seem only Pooh has been changed for the worse, as Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl and Kanga will be helping the player. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2359340/Hundred_Acre_Wood/ 
SuggestsFallout 4
Comic Books/Books
TrailersGargoyles - https://youtu.be/n3ZEqUrtzT8 Greg Weisman penned for Dynamite Entertainment. George Kambadais art. First collected edition (trade). July 12th.
Reg ‘ol NewsDune - A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune, an Oral History - Sept 5collects interviews with cast and crew members about the making of the film. The book paints a picture of a production beset by conflict and creative differences, but also one that was ultimately a labor of love for Lynch and his collaborators.https://nerdist.com/article/oral-history-of-david-lynch-dune-masterpiece-in-disarray-max-evry/ 

SuggestsDark Night’s Metal2017 - 2018 monthly crossover comic book storyline published by DC Comics, which consisted of a core eponymous miniseries, and a number of other tie-in books. Premiering in June 2017 and lasting until April 2018, the plot was written by Scott Snyder, with art by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion and FCO Plascencia. The story closely links with Snyder and Capullo's run on Batman during The New 52 DC relaunch

TV
Follow-ups/CorrectionsSweet Tooth - Season 3 confirmedThe Bear - Season 2 June 22 release date on Hulu. https://twitter.com/FXNetworks/status/1655618688530395138 Walker: Independence - Canceled after one season. (spinoff series)Yellowstone - Season 5 is, in fact, the final season, but there is a sequel in the works.
TrailersTwisted Metal - https://youtu.be/cYb_HFHJJHs July 27 on Peacock.Tiny Toons: Looniversity - https://youtu.be/sy-QDB3yKAI revival of one of my favs. Fall on MAX.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/Zu2z-SY3hCk  Daryl spinoff now expected in “late” 2023.Clone High - https://youtu.be/ETyP-G73iZ0 May 23 on MAX.Critical Role - https://youtu.be/XvlAgbSUiWw Candela Obscura May 25.
Reg ‘ol NewsWriter’s Strike - Affecting Daredevil, Blade among others. Not yet affecting Superman: Legacy. Dr Who - Jonathan Groff (agent Smith) cast in Mysterious role. Series 14 premieres this November. https://cosmicbook.news/doctor-who-casts-jonathan-groff-mysterious-role Letterkenny - Special episode May 19. https://twitter.com/LetterkennyProb/status/1655610090114764800 
SuggestsSweet Tooth
American fantasy drama television series developed by Jim Mickle. It is based on the comic book of the same name written by Jeff Lemire and published by DC Comics. The series premiered on Netflix on June 4, 2021
Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsAlita: Battle Angel - Sequel is, in fact, in pre-production according to producer Jon Landau. https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/04/27/alita-battle-angel-producer-jon-landau-confirms-sequel-in-development-were-working-on-it/ MTV: Movie and Video Awards…Beetlejuice 2 - Sept 6 2024, Justin Theroux joins the cast. https://comicbook.com/horror/news/beetlejuice-2-casting-justin-theroux-confirmed-revealed-michael-keaton/ 

TrailersJustice League: Warworld - https://youtu.be/gUeq1PaiT1o Rated R? No firm release date yet?Dune: Part 2 - https://youtu.be/Way9Dexny3w FINALLY!!Gran Turismo - https://youtu.be/GVPzGBvPrzw Directed by Neal Blomkamp? August 11Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - https://youtu.be/RDE6Uz73A7g Nov 17th.Oppenheimer - https://youtu.be/uYPbbksJxIg Sept 21. Oh, Christopher Nolan…Bird Box Barcelona - https://youtu.be/lT4EY1i6ZDs July 14th on Netflix

Reg ‘ol NewsBabylon 5 - Animated movie announced by creator J Michael Straczynski. https://twitter.com/straczynski/status/1653799076641779712 Carrie Fisher - Got a posthumous star of the Hollywood Walk fo Fame.https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-trek-picard-levar-burton-perfect-star-wars-day-may-4th-reaction-post/ 
SuggestsBrick is a 2005 American neo-noir mystery thriller film written and directed by Rian Johnson in his directorial debut, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Brick was distributed by Focus Features, and opened in New York and Los Angeles on April 7, 2006
Rumor Mill
Confirmations/RefutationsFantastic Four - Mila Kunis NOT going to be The Thing.
New SourcesMortal Kombat 2 - Karl Urban in talks for Johnny Cage?? Also word is that BARAKA will join sides with Johnny Cage out of respect. Also also, Cage will be the new leader of the Earthrealm forces??Fantastic Four - Margot Robbie for Sue Storm.  Antonio Banderas as Galactus. Also NO SILVER SURFER. The Herold is said to be Terrax, with possibly more than just the one.Metal Gear 3 - PS5 exclusivity to some extent. To be announced at Playstation Showcase later this month.
New RumorsCaptain America 4 - No more “New World Order”? World War Hulk is on?Star Wars - Dave Filoni movie producers reportedly want to include Luke, Leia, and Han.~ALSO~
Damon Lindelof movie will feature an OLD Rey training her new jedi.Disney - In an attempt to increase the quality of their movies they are not reportedly paying the writers more… interesting considering the WGA strike.Gladiator 2 - Pedro Pascal now said to be joining the cast.Mortal Kombat 12 - Supposedly getting revealed during the Playstation Showcase later this month. ~ALSO~Peacemaker rumored as a guest character.


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TV Shows
Follow-ups/CorrectionsFrasier - Peri Gilpin added as a guest role. https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/frasier-revival-paramount-plus-cast-peri-gilpin-1235593993/ 007: Road To a Million - Brian Cox to join the series as the VILLAIN?? https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/succession-brian-cox-road-to-a-million-1235592206/ Beavis and Butt-Head - season 2 releases first episode for free. https://youtu.be/rw8J8BNC9XY 
TrailersUltraman Blazar - Set to release July 8th, and then air every saturday. https://youtu.be/MSnseh90pkg Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - https://youtu.be/kjWBj9CGgGI June 15th. New episodes every Thursday from there.Witcher S03 - https://youtu.be/EUlC8ue8NFI Cavill’s last go as Geralt. Volume 1 June 29th Volume 2 July 27th.FUBAR- https://youtu.be/7XFDzCtkddQ  Arnold Schwarzenegger series on Netflix. May 25th.Black Mirror - Season 6 ANNOUNCED!! https://youtu.be/k7uFcpF0pXk June. Creator Charlie Brooker will be breaking some of his rules this time around.

Reg ‘ol NewsBlossom - Mayim Bialik has confirmed that the reboot pilot has been written and is in negotiations at Dsiney+. https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/mayim-bialik-blossom-reboot-1235591813/ 

SuggestsThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an American period comedy-drama television series, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, that premiered on March 17, 2017, on Amazon Prime Video. Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, it stars Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a New York housewife who discovers she has a knack for stand-up comedy and pursues a career in this field. It also stars Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, Jane Lynch and Luke Kirby. The pilot episode received critical acclaim and the series was picked up by Amazon Studios. On February 17, 2022, Amazon renewed the series for a fifth and final season, which premiered on April 14, 2023
Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsSuper Mario - Box Office now at $875M. Set to hit $1B for sure.Beetlejuice 2 - Officially announced at CinemaCon.Conjuring: Last Rites - New movie title revealed. https://comicbook.com/horror/news/the-conjuring-4-confirmed-title-last-rites-revealed-ed-lorraine-warren-franchise/ 
TrailersFast X - https://youtu.be/aOb15GVFZxU tickets on sale now. To release May 19th.Equalizer 3 - https://youtu.be/19ikl8vy4zs Sept 1 2023The Flash - https://youtu.be/TSMQmjQR5ZM Japanese trailer has more footage. June 16. 
SuggestsSuper Mario Bros. (also known as Super Mario Bros.: The Movie) is a 1993 fantasy adventure film based on Nintendo's Super Mario video game series. The first feature-length live-action film based on a video game, it was directed by the husband-and-wife team of Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel, written by Parker Bennett, Terry Runté, and Ed Solomon, and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures through Hollywood Pictures. It follows brothers Mario (Bob Hoskins) and Luigi Mario (John Leguizamo) in their quest to rescue Princess Daisy (Samantha Mathis) from a dystopic parallel universe ruled by the ruthless King Koopa (Dennis Hopper).

Rumor Mill
New SourcesFantastic Four - Adam Driver now rumored to be in final negotiations for Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards.
New RumorsTransformers - Trouble behind the scenes. Rumor is that there are a few cuts of the movie separated through half a dozen editing teams. Can confirm as of CinemaCon. If we don’t get a proper screening then the rumors are likely true as the movie comes out in 2 months.Fantastic Four - Vanessa Kirby now rumored to be Sue Storm.Flash - Nicolas Cage rumored for a cameo.Star Wars - Disney is now rumored to want to sell their $4B+ investment.~ALSO~
Lucasfilm looking to replace Luke with Grogu…
Twilight - Not to be out done by JK Rowling, Lionsgate and Stephanie Meyers are now rumored to be doing the same treatment for Twilight. Lionsgate is reportedly developing a television adaptation of the Twilight book series. The series will be penned by scriptwriter Sinead Daly (The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency) and see direct involvement from Meyers herself
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TV Shows
Follow-ups/CorrectionsCreature Commandos - David Harbour has now joined the cast as Frankenstein’s monster, now named Eric. Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana Rostovic, Indira Varma as The Bride, Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky, and Alan Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus,  Steve Agee as John Economos, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, and Sean Gunn as both Weasel and the new addition of GI Robot. Frank Grillo also CONFIRMED as Rick Flag, Sr.https://collider.com/creature-commandos-cast-david-harbour-indira-varma-alan-tudyk/ Knuckles - Paramount+ series cast: Idris Elba,  Adam Pally (“Happy Endings,” “The Mindy Project”) playing the role of Wade Whipple from the film franchise.The film takes place between the events of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which is slated to hit theaters Dec. 20, 2024. In the series, Knuckles “agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior,” per the official logline.Edi Patterson (“The Righteous Gemstones”), Julian Barratt (“Mindhorn”), Scott Mescudi (“Don’t Look Up”), and Ellie Taylor (“Ted Lasso”) will recur in the series. Rory McCann (“Game of Thrones”) will guest star, as will Tika Sumpter, reprising the role of Maddie from the filmsSandman - Season 2 not called season 2… but has been written and is early in production. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/the-sandman-season-2-neil-gaiman-reveals-major-update-about-future-of-the-netflix-series/ Galaxy Quest - Paramount+ is FINALLY moving forward with the series version of the sequel. No official word on returning cast (sadly no Alan Rickman), but Mark Johnson is returning to EP the project after also having EP’d the movie.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/galaxy-quest-tv-series-in-the-works-paramount-plus-1235390067/ The Ark - Syfy series renewed for a second season.

TrailersGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai - https://youtu.be/rCJ8NjUnSk4 The animated series set to premiere may 23.
Reg ‘ol NewsTalamasca - AMC is moving forward with a third series set in the Anne Rice universe (dubbed the Immortal Universe).  This new series will follow the secretive group from Rice’s books.https://www.darkhorizons.com/amc-plans-anne-rice-talamasca-series/ MGM - After the recent Amazon acquisition of the studio, they have announced reboots for many of the company’s IPs. Fame, Barbershop, and The Magnificent Seven, are all titles that are being geared for new series offerings.
https://deadline.com/2023/04/robocop-stargate-legally-blonde-barbershop-in-works-film-tv-amazon-mgm-ip-1235243057/ Dungeons & Dragons - Drew Crevello has been brought in to showrun the 8 episode series on Paramount+, with Rawson Marshall Thurber writing and directing the pilot episode.https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/dungeons-and-dragons-series-paramount-plus-drew-crevello-showrunner-1235583780/ Big Bang Theory - ANOTHER series spin-off. With the launch of MAX they are really digging into proven money makers.https://www.darkhorizons.com/big-bang-theory-gets-a-second-spin-off/ 
SuggestsMandalorian ep 8!!
Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsA Quiet Place: Day One - Wrapped on principle photography https://twitter.com/bestofjosephq/status/1645856954345046016 
TrailersInsidious: The Red Door - https://youtu.be/ZuQuOnYnr3Q opening July 7The Last Voyage of the Demeter - https://youtu.be/6FgUUO9Ztd0 August 11
Reg ‘ol NewsStar Trek- Section 31 is now a movie. And it’s OFFICIAL! Michelle Yeoh will return as Emperor Phillipa Gerogiou.https://comicbook.com/startrek/news/star-trek-section-31-movie-michelle-yeoh-paramount-plus/ MGM - After the recent Amazon acquisition of the studio, they have announced reboots for many of the company’s IPs. Stargate, Legally Blonde, and Robocop all reportedly getting not just new movies, but also series on Prime.
https://deadline.com/2023/04/robocop-stargate-legally-blonde-barbershop-in-works-film-tv-amazon-mgm-ip-1235243057/ 
SuggestsBram Stoker's Dracula is a 1992 American Gothic horror film directed and produced by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.[4][5][6] It stars Gary Oldman as Count Dracula, Winona Ryder as Mina Harker, Anthony Hopkins as Professor Abraham Van Helsing, and Keanu Reeves as Jonathan Harker.

Rumor Mill
Confirmations/RefutationsHarry Potter - series announced on MAX. https://youtu.be/o07u0uKkV_g 
New SourcesGTA VI - Not only will it take place in Vice City… BUT we will also see Cuba, and possibly Carcer City (from Manhunt, a kind of analogy for Detroit).
New Rumors
Fake Star Wars - The Kathleen Kennedy announcement from Star Wars Celebration is being called into question… Seems she interjected the Rey movie without permission from those on high. Possibly the Acolyte as well. Feeding rumors that Bob Iger is getting ready to oust her as well.Kang Casting - Jonathan Majors to be recast according to rumors. Damson Idris rumored to be the choice.Halo Infinite - Season 4 Firefight PVE mode called “Bastion”, Infection game mode, “engine” and “forest” maps (engine may have been renamed to “Scarr”)  Forge-able AI plus Forge water, Progression system in multiplayer (FINALLY) , Hazmat core and the Fracture event is Tenrai 2 so we should be seeing some of those leaked Yaori armor core pieces finally.Fortnite - Last of Us the next crossover.Mortal Kombat 2 - New characters rumored for the next movie are Baraka, Shao Kahn, Sindel, and Quan Chi.Star Trek - New Movie every 2 years??
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TV Shows
Follow-ups/CorrectionsCreature Commandos - Joining Ron Perlman in James Gunn’s 7 episode animated series is Frank Grillo. No official word as to who Grillo will be voicing but it is being speculated that he will be playing Rick Flag Sr. https://cosmicbook.news/frank-grillo-disappointed-with-marvel-joins-dc Mandalorian - oh boy… we need to talk.Episode 6 was not what was expected and the ratings are down 40%. This isn’t entirely the fault of the Mandalorian, but it is quickly becoming that.Bad Batch - returning for a third season. Will finish the narrative. Welcome To Derry - The “It” prequel series has made some castings. Taylour Paige (Zola), Jovan Adepo (Watchmen), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason) and James Remar (Dexter). Roles TBA. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/it-prequel-welcome-to-derry-cast-1235368206/ 
TrailersThe Flash - https://youtu.be/dv49FHu2vSQ episode “It’s My Party and I’ll Die if I Want To” April 26.Ahsoka - https://youtu.be/HnzNZ0Mdx4I Was that Ezra Briger? Airs in August.Marvelous Ms Maisel - https://youtu.be/Nyujqc01ujE April 14.Secret Invasion - https://youtu.be/Tp_YZNqNBhw June 21Star wars: Visions - https://youtu.be/SSXqU92cymY volume 2 may 4th.
Reg ‘ol NewsStar Trek: Starfleet Academy - co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau said to be “CW-style” https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/releases/?view=102051-paramount-announces-series-order-for-star-trek-starfleet-academy Stranger Things - New animated series ordered at Netflix. Said to be in the style of 80s and 90s saturday morning cartoons according to the Duffers.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/stranger-things-animated-series-netflix-1235369237/ Scott Pilgrim - Netflix is bringing the story to a new anime series. Michael Cera will voice star as Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead will reprise her role as Ramona Flowers. Other returning castmembers include Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman and Ellen Wong. Original creator Bryan Lee O’Malley, along with writer BenDavid Grabinski show creators with O’Malley serving as showrunner AND Edgar Wright to EP.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/scott-pilgrim-netflix-series-michael-cera-mary-elizabeth-winstead-1235363578/ American horror Story - Kim Kardashian set to lead the cast of season 12.
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/kim-kardashian-american-horror-story-season-12-1235578266/ 
SuggestsSuccession - Season 4 is 3 episodes deep and it is living up to the high standard of the first 3 seasons.
Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsAquaman and the Lost Kingdom - Now releasing on Dec 20th instead of 25th. From a Monday to a Wednesday. Now directly competing with the Ghostbusters Afterlife sequel.Minecraft - Movie finally has a release date of April 4, 2025. Starring Jason MomoaFive Nights at Freddy’s - release date Oct 27. Releasing both in theaters and on Peacock. https://twitter.com/jason_blum/status/1643788117009391616 Joker: Folie A Deux - finished principle https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/joker-sequel-todd-phillips-wraps-joaquin-phoenix-lady-gaga-photos-1235368183/ 
TrailersBlue Beetle - https://youtu.be/vS3_72Gb-bI August 18th still hype… just not as much…Extraction 2 - https://youtu.be/mO0OuR26IZM June 16th Netflix, Chris Hemsworth. produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Newall and Sam Hargrave, with Angela Russo-Otstot, Jake Aust, Benjamin Grayson, Steven Scavelli, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse - https://youtu.be/shW9i6k8cB0 June 2Barbie - https://youtu.be/GRyt3Ov4zz0 July 19… why is noone talking about this movie? Himbos abound!
Reg ‘ol NewsMoana - The Rock announces live-action adaptation. https://youtu.be/QD1CPZVfTVA Star Wars Celebration - THREE new movies announced. Rey movie rumored to revolve around her building a new Jedi Order. Dave Filoni writing and directing his own movie. James Mangold getting a movie reportedly set during the dawn of the Jedi.Swamp Thing - the supposed horror comic book movie adaptation is officially being directed by James Mangold as well. Write and Direct both.Street Fighter - The rights for movies and TV series has landed at Legendary. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-movie-tv-rights-legendary-1235365168/ 
SuggestsJungle Book (1967)
Based on Rudyard Kipling's 1894 book of the same title, it is the 19th Disney animated feature film. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, it is the final Disney animated film to be produced by Walt Disney, who died during its production, and the first Disney animated film to be released after his death. The plot follows Mowgli, a feral child raised in the Indian jungle by wolves, as his friends Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear try to convince him to leave the jungle before the evil tiger Shere Khan arrives.

Rumor MillNew SourcesHarry Potter - The HBO Max series that we talked about months ago is now said to be nearing deal completion. New details supposedly leaked imply that Rowling will be on board as EP and will have full creative control…
Also it has been said that this reboot will take a season per book, which actually would be nice.Superman: Legacy - Another rumor saying that Gunn is looking for an actor in their early to mid 20s for the lead role.
New RumorsMandalorian - Pedro Pascal and therefore Din Jarin not returning for season 4? Said to be done with the actor in the final episode of season 3.Halo Infinite - Season 4 will bring 5 Helmets 1 new Glove set 6 Shoulder pieces 3 Knee pads, to the Yaori armor core.Mandalorian - Ep 7 ties into the Ahsoka series and Grand Admiral Thrawn. Is THIS what this season needs?
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