On this episode of The Weekly Show, the TPSB crew give their opinions on whether they would rather see Peter Jackson return to Middle-Earth or join DC/Warner Bros, they also review the first trailer for Shane Black's 'The Predator' and run through some of the first reactions from the premiere of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', enjoy!
This Week's Movie News:
- Disney could be outbid by Comcast in Fox deal.
- Peter Jackson reportedly deciding between a return to Middle-Earth or a DC movie.
- Annette Bening to join the MCU in 'Captain Marvel'.
- 'Sherlock Holmes 3' returning with 2020 release date.
- Jordan Peele reveals the poster for next film 'Us'.
- Adult Swim orders 70 new 'Rick and Morty' episodes.
- Fox cancels 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' after 5 seasons (Edit: NBC has picked up the show for a 6th season).
Trailer Time:
- The Predator
- Impulse
- Luke Cage s2
- Searching
George's Star Wars Corner:
- 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' first reactions from the premiere.
- Jon Favreau reveals when his Star Wars TV Series will be set.
Question of the week: "How will Marvel/Sony market Spider-Man Homecoming 2 if Avengers 4 comes out first?" ('Avengers: Infinity War' spoilers)
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