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This week John and Mike talk about some of the best television in recent history, with both agreeing Episode 7 of Paradise was incredible, and John advocating that episode 7 of Severance's second season may have even been a bit better!

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THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYDo you remember this movie?  Is this a must have Nome Theater Experience?What a fun show this was…. This week: Steve asks John and DJ ‘a Question’ that results in DJ choosing ‘The General’, John proving he’s a ‘Huggy Bear’, Steve gets his ‘KITT’ off & loin cloths go flying!! Also, we talk some great HT experiences!!Lets get into ALL our Home Theater Experiences!So much fun!“If you can’t laugh while talking Home Theater, you’re doing something wrong.”Right?Push Play and hear for yourself.
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It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Don't know what to tell ya... it was a slow news week...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. 
Music

Follow-ups/Corrections

New Music/VideoBarbarians of California - Mr Microphone https://youtu.be/rUmAchuP6gI The AWOL Nation guy, can do the hardcore thing pretty well. A very welcome upgrade from their first single.Bad Omens - Dust in the Wind Feat. Corey Taylor https://youtu.be/sNh23f7mUiI Haunting mix. Honestly one of the better examples of this new trend of downbeat covers.

Tours/FestivalsBMTH - USA Ascension Program Pt 1 - With Motionless in White, The Plot in You, and Amira Elfeky. Sept 23 in Raleigh, NC through Oct 3, in LA. Tickets on Sale Friday.https://blabbermouth.net/news/bring-me-the-horizon-announces-september-2025-u-s-tour-with-motionless-in-white-and-the-plot-in-you Carnifex - Hell Chose Me 15 yr Anniversary Tour with Devourment, Bodybox, and Monochromatic Black. June 20 in LA, through July 26 in Riverside, CA.https://www.stubhub.com/carnifex-tickets/performer/424653 Weedeater - Support from BASK announce a handful of dates before Weedeater joins Napalm Death for a fairly extensive tour. March 24 at 529 in Atlanta, GA and wraps up about a week later on April 1 at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins, CO https://www.stubhub.com/weedeater-tickets/performer/1497187 

Reg ‘ol NewsDavid Johansen - NY Dolls frontman dead at 75. After nearly a decade of fighting cancer and a brain tumor. https://blabbermouth.net/news/new-york-dolls-legend-david-johansen-dead-at-75 

SuggestsAll That Remains - Antifragilethe tenth studio album by American metalcore band All That Remains. It was released on January 31, 2025, independently.[7] It is their first album to not feature founding guitarist Oli Herbert, who died on October 17, 2018, and longtime drummer Jason Costa, who had been with the band since their 2008 album Overcome until his departure in 2023. It also is the first album to feature lead guitarist Jason Richardson, drummer Anthony Barone, and the first with bassist Matt Deis since This Darkened Heart.

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/CorrectionsYouTube - Taking a page out of Apple and Prime’s playbooks, YouTube is going to start offering the ability to subscribe to other streaming services (i.e. Netflix and/or MAX) through their platform.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 - Launches July 11.

TrailersMK1 - Madam Bo Trailer https://youtu.be/rP6EiC-zQDc Lady Bo Rai’Cho looks like she will be yet ANOTHER unique Kameo, by adding moves to the main character. March 18 along with the t-1000.Absolum - New fantasy side-scrolling beat-em up from Dotemu, the developer responsible for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge AND Streets of Rage 4, AND the upcoming Ninja Gaiden:Ragebound. Will be solo, Co-op (online OR couch). Proper gameplay trailer later this spring, game release unknown.
https://youtu.be/UNWOL33pELk 

Reg ‘ol NewsAcclaim - The once defunct publisher is rising from the ashes. Being revived by some industry vets to help other studios get funding, marketing and PR. With a secondary plan to revive it’s old IP. (NBA Jam anyone??)https://www.engadget.com/gaming/acclaim-is-back-from-the-ashes-to-support-indie-games-and-revive-its-own-classic-franchises-165005620.html 

SuggestsMK1 - Madam Bo is on the horizon, RIGHT behind the t-1000. MK1 is about to get shaken up AGAIN!

Comic Books/Books

Reg ‘ol NewsSilver Surfer - Marvel is killing Norrin Rad off in the books to promote Shalla-Bal (or maybe Dawn Greenwood?) The series will run in June. (W) Greg Pak (A) Sumit Kumar.https://cosmicbook.news/marvel-comics-death-silver-surfer 

SuggestsReamde - Neal Stephensona technothriller novel by Neal Stephenson, published in 2011. The story, set in the present day, centers on the plight of a hostage and the ensuing efforts of family and new acquaintances, many of them associated with a fictional MMORPG, to rescue her as her various captors drag her about the globe. Topics covered range from online activities including gold farming and social networking to the criminal methods of the Russian mafia and Islamic terrorists.

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsDaredevil: Born Again - Mathew Lillard cast for season 2 in an undisclosed role. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/daredevil-born-again-season-2-matthew-lillard-who-is-he-playing/ Oscars - Viewership down 7% from last year.

TrailersSide Quest - https://youtu.be/0D2IT2qPA7A?si=qszjG0dS4lWtdt7d 4 part miniseries (DLC) from Mythic Quest creators. March 26

Reg ‘ol NewsGeorge Lowe - Space Ghost voice actor passed at the age of 67.https://comicbook.com/anime/news/space-ghost-voice-actor-george-lowe-dies-67/ 

SuggestsDaredevilThe Netflix series specifically. 3 seasons now on Disney. The 3rd season got a little far afield but it is all still some of the best superhero TV you will ever see.

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsShrek 5 - Adding Zendaya as Shrek’s daughter to the cast https://youtu.be/KbiwL74KyJQ 

Reg ‘ol NewsGene Hackman - The Original movie Lex Luthor passed away at the age of 95, along with his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, in their home in New Mexico. No reason has been found, though it is now known that Hackman’s pacemaker stopped working on the 17th.

SuggestsSuperman (‘78)played by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman. The film was directed by Richard Donner based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: Daniel Radcliffe Clayface - James Gunn has killed rumors that the Harry Potter actor will be playing the clay monster on screen. Though he doesn’t completely rule it out in the future.  https://cosmicbook.news/james-gunn-daniel-radcliffe-dcu-clayface CONFIRMATION?: MCU Reboot - Brad Winderbaum once again doing promo for Daredevil implies that a FULL reboot won’t happen. But leaves out a SOFT reboot. https://t.co/4wHsqdAoSo 

New RumorsMCU Leaks -
Source of the Leak: The concept art surfaced online from Mushk Rizvi, a confirmed Marvel Studios employee according to LinkedIn, though it’s unclear if the leak was intentional or the result of a hack. The images were quickly taken down, but not before fans captured and shared them widely.
Vision Quest Insights: The artwork includes two notable pieces for the upcoming Vision Quest series, which focuses on Vision attempting to regain his memory and humanity after WandaVision. One image features Jocasta, a female counterpart to Ultron (previously seen in a variant form in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), suggesting her appearance in the series. Another shows Peter Quill (Star-Lord) casually hanging out with Vision, indicating a surprising crossover between the two characters by the series’ end.
Avengers: Doomsday Highlights: The leak offers a peek into Avengers: Doomsday, directed by the Russo Brothers and set to star Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The art depicts various arcs, including:

• 
  A medieval-inspired setting with Doctor Doom on a throne, hinting at a multiverse storyline possibly tied to Battleworld or Latveria.
• Returning characters like Star-Lord, White Vision, Hulk, She-Hulk, and a potentially recast Black Panther, alongside the Fantastic Four cast (Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm).
• A modern scene with Star-Lord and Vision, contrasting the medieval elements and suggesting a blend of timelines or universes.
  
  

Additional Projects: The leak also includes art for a canceled animated series titled Iron Man 3000, which would have featured Morgan Stark and Pepper Potts in a racing/car-themed show with a young female Vision, loosely adapting MCU canon. Other images hint at Fantastic Four: First Steps (set in a retro-futuristic 1960s world) and its connection to Doomsday.
Context and Caveats: The article notes Marvel’s usual secrecy around projects, making this leak significant. However, it cautions that concept art doesn’t guarantee final storylines, as Marvel often evolves its plans during development. The leaked images align with known details, like the Fantastic Four’s debut on July 25, 2025, and Downey Jr.’s Doom role, but their exact integration into Doomsday remains speculative.
https://thedisinsider.com/2025/03/01/see-it-new-leaked-concept-art-offers-first-look-at-vision-quest-avengers-doomsday-and-more/ 

Star Wars - Disney is apparently considering selling off their $4B purchase… Not just that, but they have been trying for about 7 months, and no one wants the IP.

Gears of War: E-Day - Release date being moved to 2026 from Holiday of 2025.XBox - Next console to be released in 2026

SPECULATIONOnly about 50% of what was leaked will actually resemble what we get as far as the Avengers stuff is concerned. Planet Hulk will look different. Franklin Richards will be the only child, we won’t get Valeria. 
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It’s Take Over Tuesday where you the listener run the podcast.And this week’s episode is featuring Stress?Are you stressed in your Theater?  What is causing the stress?  How can you solve it?  Maybe you don’t have any stress, why?  Is stress even a bad thing?  All this and great news about Franklin too!So much Fun!If you don’t believe it…Push Play and Hear for yourself!
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• A movie you liked or a Movie you hated? 
  
  
• A favorite scene?  
  
  
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It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Killswitch Engage is all over the music sectionNetEase is confusingDC/Marvel biggest crossover in 20 yearsPrime has an answer to Star TrekDune 3 non-spoilerClayface rumorsAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. 
 Music
 


Follow-ups/CorrectionsBilly Corgan- The Pumpkins’ vocalist has clarified his performance at Ozzy’s final show. He will be playing with Tom Morello and Adam Jones from Tool. https://loudwire.com/billy-corgan-playing-ozzy-black-sabbath-show/ Black Dahlia Murder- Guitarist Brandon Ellis has left the band, forcing them to reschedule the remaining date on their current tour.https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/brandon-ellis-quits-the-black-dahlia-murder 
 


New Music/VideoSwitchfoot- Last Man Standing feat Buddy Guy https://youtu.be/r6Rz5PvPUjATOTALLY not what I was expecting. More Buddy Guy than Switchfoot, and all the better for it.Killswitch Engage- Collusion https://youtu.be/PoApILhc7YcThis new record might just e KsE in its most unhinged in YEARS.Disturbed- I Will Not Break https://youtu.be/9YICpjeGsbETheir guitar player said they were trying to recapture the feel of their earlier records. Well the intro sounds like it was ripped right from an earlier song. Production is pretty good, a little drum heavy for me. Not bad, but not earth moving.Bhad Bhabie- Ms. Whitman https://youtu.be/yo7_px4vXYQApparently a diss track against another “rapper” Alabama. First Drake and Kendrick, now this? LOL Bhabie also jabs at Travis Barker… because reasons. (Alabama is Barker’s daughter apparently…?) performance-wise… not terrible like I anticipated, but absolutely not something to waste your time on.https://youtu.be/y1M8Ea46MgU- Alabama’s last diss.Ghost Bath- Rose Thorn Necklace https://youtu.be/zN6EHnfS6MgOn Nuclear Blast. Slow-ish (?) death/black metal with melody? Yeah this is interesting.
 


Tours/FestivalsRocklahoma- Aug 29, 30, 31 (fri, sat, sun) at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Shinedown, 5FDP, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Flyleaf. Full weekend passes are $200. Prices go up from there.https://blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-five-finger-death-punch-breaking-benjamin-three-days-grace-and-many-more-set-for-rocklahoma-2025 Summer of Loud- KsE, Beartooth, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, The Devil Wears Prada, and others. June 21 in West Palm Beach FL, through July 27 in Charlotte NC. Presale is Feb 26.https://blabbermouth.net/news/beartooth-i-prevail-killswitch-engage-and-parkway-drive-to-team-up-for-summer-of-loud-2025-tour Pantera- Touring with Amon Amarth WHILE  also doing those Metallica shows. The Amon Amarth shows will announce an opener soon. Tickets on sale now. Starts July 15 in Burgettstown PA through Sept 13 in West Palm Beach FL.https://blabbermouth.net/news/pantera-announces-summer-2025-u-s-tour-with-support-from-amon-amarth Punk in the Park, Denver- Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Streetlight Manifesto, Circle Jerks, The Adicts, The AQUABATS, Strung Out, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and MORE. July 18-20 in the National Western Stockyards.https://www.punkinthepark.com/ 
 


Reg ‘ol NewsBrian May- New 12 string guitar from Gibson. Brian May SJ-200. Only 100 of them have been made. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-partners-with-gibson-to-release-12-string-acoustic-guitar Fyre 2.0- May 30 - June 2 in Isla Mujeres, near Cancun Mexico. The organizers are really doing their best to assure people that this time they’re serious. Tickets are $1400 and only 2000 will be sold. Or you can buy a $25000 VIP ticket and meet the as-yet unannounced artists, along with other perks and accommodations. https://youtu.be/uZ0KNVU2fV0 https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-fest-2-dates-location-ticketing-partner-announced/ President- Mysterious new band added to Download festival this year. No music, no following, slot on one of the biggest festival dates in the world. Speculation has tried to tie this to Sleep Token and Ghost and Deftones, and even Slipknot. At the very least it has been confirmed that they have nothing to do with Sleep Token or Ghost.https://loudwire.com/president-mystery-band-2025-download-festival/ Placebo- Vocalist/frontman Brian Molko is being charged with defamation of the Prime Minister of Italy, because of comments made on stage at a recent concert. Molko allegedly called Meloni a "piece of shit, fascist, racist" and a "Nazi." At Italy’s Sonic Park Festival.https://loudwire.com/placebo-brian-molko-defamation-charge/ SNL 50 Homecoming Concert- Streaming on Peacock. Lonely Island medley was great, Eddie Vedder covering Tom Petty was kind of amazing, Nirvana with Post Malone was impressive to a point. Overall a pretty fun collection of performances.The Mars Volta- Played an unreleased album live… CRAZY! https://youtu.be/_N6aVhKi384 https://metalinjection.net/video/the-mars-volta-just-played-a-whole-new-currently-unannounced-album-live 
 


SuggestsKillswitch Engage- This Consequence new album out last week.
 


Gaming/Tech
 


Follow-ups/CorrectionsStar Wars Eclipse/NetEase- The NetEase situation just seems to keep getting stickier. Star Wars Eclipse, the highly anticipated video game from Quantic Dream, might be facing the end of its journey. Reports suggest that its parent company, NetEase, is pulling back from overseas ventures and looking to offload studios, including Quantic Dream. Rumors of trouble aren’t new for Eclipse— whispers of cancellation first popped up in 2022— but this latest move by NetEase has fans on edge. If confirmed, it’d join a growing list of scrapped Star Wars titles like Battlefront 3 and Star Wars 1313. No official word yet, so stay tuned for updates.~UPDATE~ Quantic Dream IS apparently unaffected by the restructuring at NetEase.https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-eclipse-canceled-netease Marvel Rivals- First, to address the NetEase releasing of the development team last week… according to one of the producers the team was more in charge of logistics and  HR type issues more than anything creative. “They were entitled, lazy, and woke.” 
But the new update is those leaked characters are “real.” Meaning that all of those character you may or may not have heard about, are in SOME level of development, but that doesn’t mean they will make it to playable status.https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/marvel-rivals-devs-confirms-roster-leaks-are-real-but-cautions-fans-that-datamined-characters-may-appear-or-may-not-appear-in-our-future-plans/ Fable- Delayed into 2026 by Microsoft.WB Games- WB has closed Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-reportedly-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego 
 


TrailersMortal Kombat 1- https://youtu.be/rRlNmFDHQw4?si=G-ddMgYIEC9vqn0nGlacius… I mean T-1000 trailer. Killer Instinct is going to have somethings to say.~ALSO~ MK Pro Tournament Mexico happened. Javier took 4th. Nicolas 3rd, his twin ScorpionProcs 2nd SonicFox 1st.Tekken 8 - Anna Williams https://youtu.be/b6hYwWoOrDkMarch 31 early access. Rocket Launcher, PLUS  new moveset includes using that as a melee weapon as well as a ranged weapon.
 


Reg ‘ol NewsMouthwashing- Indie horror game that has been QUICKLY gaining popularity, will now be jumping over to console. Not only will there be the obvious digital release, but the console releases (all current gen… even Switch 1…) will eventually get a physical release as well.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/horror-game-mouthwashing-will-land-on-consoles-later-this-year-204817692.html NVidia- 5070Ti launches and the supply issue persists. But the reviews seem to be luke warm at best.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidia-geforce-5070-ti-review-a-sensible-4k-powerhouse-for-749-140023082.html Apple V  - In an unprecedented move, Apple has completely disabled their ADP (Advanced Data Protection) in the UK. UK users no longer can encrypt their data using Apple’s iCloud services. iMessage, passwords, health data, and other information Apple handles, will still be able to use end-to-end encryption. Users will have to turn their ADP off themselves in order to keep their iCloud accounts, due to the nature of end-to-end encryption, but will be allowed an unspecified “grace period.”https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-disables-iclouds-advanced-data-protection-feature-in-the-uk-173016447.html 
 


SuggestsThioJoe- YT channel that has helped me in more than a few pinches.
 


Comic Books/Books
 


Reg ‘ol NewsBatman relaunch- September will see ANOTHER Batman reboot. This time headed by the team of Matt Fraction (W) and Jorge Jimenez (A). Jimenez has talked about the work he is putting in on the feel of the city of Gotham. Some of the preview art feels like the Penguin a bit.https://cosmicbook.news/batman-new-costume-dc-comics-relaunch DC/Marvel Crossover- the Amalgam reprint event is, in fact leading to ANOTHER crossover event. Not a return of the Amalgam universe it would seem. Instead it will be a couple one-shot books, one called Marvel/DC and the other DC/Marvel obviously, to be released later this year. Any more details are being held very close to the chest.https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/comic-book-news/for-first-time-in-over-20-years-dc-and-marvel-comics-to-crossover-once-again-in-upcoming-pair-of-one-shots/ Wicked- New GN based on the original book that the stage production and subsequent movie is based on. Part 1 will be out on March 11. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/wicked-graphic-novel-first-look/ Pooluminati- New series, alongside the current Cody Ziglar run, written by Zac Gorman, Alexis Quasarano, with art from Enid Balm and Todd Nauck. Issue 1 goes on sale March 26.Deadpool and his daughter Ellie embark on an inter-dimensional adventure to prove they’re worthy of joining the prestigious ranks of the Pooluminati. But what dark secrets will they unearth in the process? ~ALSO~All through March Marvel will be doing April Pool’s Day variant covers for other books.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-deadpool-pooluminati-series-multiversal-deadpool-variants/ Krypto- Superman’s superdog is getting his own book. A 5-issue series called Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton. First issue on shelves June 18. Ryan North (W) and Mike Norton (A).A heartfelt and moving view of humanity, good and bad, through the empathetic eyes of the ultimate outsider: a poor, lost dog, who just happens to have superpowers https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-krypto-the-superdog-getting-his-own-series/ 
 


SuggestsFoundation- science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in the Foundation Trilogy (which later expanded into the Foundation series). Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by Gnome Press in 1951. Collectively they tell the early story of the Foundation, an institute founded by psychohistorian Hari Seldon to preserve the best of galactic civilization after the collapse of the Galactic Empire.
 


TV Shows
 


Follow-ups/CorrectionsMoon Knight- Marvel’s head of TV, Brad Winderbaum, has confirmed that the series will not be moving forward. https://cosmicbook.news/marvel-confirms-no-moon-knight-season-2 SAG Awards- Happened… Colin Ferrel won best actor for Penguin, and David Duchovney and Gillian Anderson reunited to present an award… that’s all you need to know.Foundation- season 4 is happening. Though no word on when season 3 will premiere even though it is reportedly finished. https://deadline.com/2025/02/foundation-season-4-showrunner-ian-goldberg-writers-room-1236301501/ 
 


TrailersWalking Dead: Dead City- season 2 May 4 https://youtu.be/ewSY2KWW9t4 
 


Reg ‘ol NewsMichelle Trachtenburg - Passed away this morning. She was 39. Not much is known yet, aside from the fact that she recently has a liver transplant, though it is not clear if that is connected in anyway.Avatar: Seven Havens- New Avatar animated series from Nickelodeon set to take place after the Legend of Korra series. The announcement comes on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the original series. ALSO, Nickelodeon will be producing Avatar shorts content on YT, a new season of their podcast Braving the Elements that focuses on the Korra story, releasing Book 2 Earth soundtrack, a live concert tour, with other live and in person content planned for SDCC, AS WELL AS new toys, books, and a mobile game titled Avatar Legends: Realms Collide.https://cosmicbook.news/avatar-seven-havens-nickelodeon-sequel-legend-of-korra Culture- Amazon has bought the rights for a book adaptation of the same name. From the sounds of it this will likely become Amazon’s response to Star Trek.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-amazon-sci-fi-series-anti-star-trek-marvel-director-involved-consider-phlebas/ 
 


SuggestsBuffy the Vampire Slayeris an American supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. The concept is based on the 1992 film, also written by Whedon, although they are separate and unrelated productions.[12] Whedon served as executive producer and showrunner of the series under his production tag Mutant Enemy Productions. It premiered on March 10, 1997, on The WB and concluded on May 20, 2003, on UPN.STREAMING ON TUBI, DISNEY+,HULUMovies
 


Follow-ups/CorrectionsConstantine 2- Keanu Reeves has confirmed in an interview that Gunn seems to have accepted the pitch and they are ready to move into the writing stage of the production. This will reteam Reeves with original Director Francis Lawrence. The pitch is for a direct sequel with the same Elseworlds version of the character, only darker.https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/constantine-2-keanu-reeves-script Kathleen Kennedy- OFFICIALLY STEPPING DOWN! Retiring by the end of 2025. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-1235282440/ Dune 3- Jason Momoa will return for the third installment… to the surprise of no one who read the books.Punisher- “Special Presentation” on Disney+. Not a new series as was assumed. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-punisher-disney-plus-special-presentation/ 
 


TrailersThunderbolts- IMAX trailer leaked onto X over the weekend. There are some clear “course correction” elements here. Not the least of which being the focus on Bucky. The only issue, potentially is how will this team of super soldiers take on a legitimate Avengers Level Threat in the Void (Evil Sentry)? Will this also be an answer to the Marvel issue of killing off their villains?https://t.co/xblEvBpor0 Batman Ninja VS Yakuza League- The sequel to one of the craziest Batman animated movies you have ever seen just got a release date and a trailer. And this one looks like it is going to be even bigger and wilder than the first. Digital release is March 18 and physical is April 15.
https://youtu.be/QleeDtH_WWE Fear Street: Prom Queen- https://youtu.be/pDvUEuZZM04?si=Bi7shjdJYmv74EssWelcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.May 23
 


Reg ‘ol NewsBarney- A24 is making the big purple dinosaur into a live-action movie. Yes, A24 is doing a Barney movie. Actor Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) has been developing the story for years, and now has the backing of Mattel Films, and a partner in A24. So far the actor is only attached as producer, but is in talks to act in the film as well. No solid details on production or release date windows yet.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/barney-live-action-movie-updates-daniel-kaluuya-ayo-edebiri-a24/ 
 


SuggestsFear Street- Netflix series of American horror films based on R. L. Stine's book series of the same name. Involving slasher and supernatural elements, the films' overall story revolves around teenagers who work to break the curse that has been over their town for hundreds of years. The first three installments were directed by Leigh Janiak from scripts and stories she co-wrote with other contributors
 


Rumor Mill
 


Confirmations/RefutationsKathleen Kennedy- But does this one really count?
 


New SourcesStar Wars- Kevin Feige is once again being rumored to step in as the head of Lucasfilm now that Kennedy is stepping down.Avengers- New sources are elaborating on the “evil doppelgangers” rumors. Now it is said that the doppelgangers will be agents of Doom, and will not APPEAR as evil. Instead they will look just like their 616 counterparts, and hilarity will ensue… or something.
 


New RumorsHancock 2- To feature Michael B Jordan and Zendaya? Is also happening?Marvel- Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror inc all on hold.Agatha- Now there are rumors for a second season… X-Men- First movie post Avengers Secret Wars. Won’t be an origin story for the team. Will also have a Disney+ live-action show tie in.
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THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYIs this something that needs to be watched in your Theater?This was so much fun to do as always… Steve gets excited by Hugh Grant’s acting chops, DJ only has eyes for Hugh (Jackman) & John gets confused by Hugh Jass!!Also, the HT community offers overwhelming support for some sad news…Lets get into ALL our Home Theater Experiences!So much fun!“If you can’t laugh while talking Home Theater, you’re doing something wrong.”Right?Push Play and hear for yourself.
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It’s Take Over Tuesday where you the listener run the podcast.And this week’s episode is featuring Steve!  In this week’s Takeover Tuesday DJ answers all of Steve’s questions regarding sports across the pond, Steve goes back to the future with an iPad remote! And…  they talk tempers!!So much Fun!If you don’t believe it…Push Play and Hear for yourself!
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This week John has a huge list of hard sells for shows, while Mike has a huge list of movies he watched!

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THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYIs this a future Home Theater demo Disc?Once again, a fun time was had by all on the bus bench…!! This week: Steve learns ‘the rules’, John gets scared by pigeons and DJ re-visits a rant! Be sure to stick around after the credits for the mother of all end-credits sequences AND spoilers for EVERYTHING!!Lets get into ALL our Home Theater Experiences!So much fun!“If you can’t laugh while talking Home Theater, you’re doing something wrong.”Right?Push Play and hear for yourself.
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 Music
 


Follow-ups/CorrectionsNeil Gaiman- Newest accusations have drawn now Ex-Wife Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls) into the fray. https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/neil-gaiman-wisconsin-rape-suit.pdf Primus- New drummer John Hoffman announced. Just some dude from Shreveport LA… sweetThe Sword- 2 new shows added to their “Return”
April 10 in Dallas TX. April 11 in San Antonio TX.
 


New Music/VideoRise Against- Nod https://youtu.be/7WkrZi19q4UNew mix sound for the band. Lyrical’ly seems to meander, and at times it feels like is wanders into territory already covered in “Savior.”Underoath- New album announced. “The Place After This One” due out March 28th through MNRK Heavy.Allegaeon- Driftwood https://youtu.be/SrUZdqy7spAas much as I don’t WANT to like these guys, they are just really damn good. This might not be as good as their last single, but still better than a lot of newer bands.ALSO ~ new album, The Ossuary Lens, due out April 4th on Metal Blade. Not a concept album per se, but all about different views on death.Peter Murphy- Swoon Feat Trent Reznor https://youtu.be/ZPOgRAQdbtQGoth royalty being great. Not much more to say.Callous Daoboys- Two-Headed Trout/The Demon of Unreality Limping Like a Dog https://youtu.be/wL5UpOrHTBYThe Daoboys getting a little more theatrical with not just their presentation, but also their writing and arrangements.ALSO~ New record, I Don’t Want To See You In Heaven, due out May 19.Tetrarch- Never Again (Parasite) https://youtu.be/yLFNdIRwng4Modern Nu-Metal… still just feels rather middle of the road.
 


Tours/FestivalsAttack Attack!- Roadside Rumble Tour. Support from Convictions, Downswing, and Uncured.Starts May 15 in Greensboro, NC through May 22 in Memphis TN.https://www.bandsintown.com/a/186318 Dropkick Murphys X Bad Religion- Summer of Discontent Tour. The Mainliners opening. Will run from July 22 in Spokane, WA through August 17 in Big Flats NY. Tickets go on sale the 20th 10 a.m. local time at www.dropkickmurphys.com  and www.badreligion.com.Black Sabbath- Ozzy’s final live performance. July 5th in Birmingham UK. Metallica, GnR, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, Rival Sons. Plus a slew of vocalists and musicians will be lending their talents to the show as well.Summer of ‘99 & Beyond- Creed and Nickelback to headline. Friday July 18 and Saturday July 19 in East Troy WI. Tickets on sale Feb 21.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700624A2E3B4183 Russian Circles X Pelican- Touring together starting March 3 at Delmar in St. Louis, MO and wraps up on March 22 at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, MN.ALSO ~ Pelican are releasing their first album in 6 years. Flickering Resonance, due out May 16.https://www.stubhub.com/russian-circles-tickets/performer/493440 Converge- have announced a handful of tour dates around the festivals they have already been announced on.https://jacobbannon.com/blogs/news/converge-announce-u-s-tour-dates-in-may-2025 
 


Reg ‘ol NewsThe Melvins X Napalm Death- Not only are they touring together come April, but they have just announced a collaboration album titled Savage Imperial Death March, out this Sunday on vinyl. Other media at a later date.https://www.shoxop.com/ 
 


SuggestsSpiritbox- No Loss, No Love
https://youtu.be/YfKlcLKDkz0?si=q9PUxksVuCsyKLZ8 
 


Gaming/Tech
 


Follow-ups/CorrectionsHelldivers 2 - New update that dropped last week added a new Terminid Strain to tussle with on Fenrir III. “The Predator Hunter is a specialized, evolved strain forged by the Terminids’ extended exposure to The Gloom, enhancing their hunting abilities and turning them into even deadlier ambush predators. The Predator Hunter is a specialized, evolved strain forged by the Terminids’ extended exposure to The Gloom, enhancing their hunting abilities and turning them into even deadlier ambush predators.”Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves- Adding Chun-Li and Ken later this year.https://youtu.be/h2JEb_ItQYY Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising- Season pass 2 announced.
https://youtu.be/kamlq7O3t7Q?si=TuSFpYA12gi-vY9i Fortnite- Next season is called Lawless, and will feature Mortal Kombat characters Sub-Zero and Scorpion. Scorpion will be available for purchase in the store, and Sub-Zero is set to be a standard character in the battle pass. Meaning Sub-Zero will have up to 4 skins. Which has the community speculating as to what those skins will be.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fortnite-sub-zero-scorpion-mortal-kombat-skins/ 
 


Reg ‘ol NewsMarvel Rivals- The development team has all been laid off from NetEase Games.https://www.resetera.com/threads/marvel-rivals-director-shares-that-he-and-his-team-were-just-laid-off.1112481/ But that isn’t stopping the game from moving forward. Human Torch and Thing gameplay was ALSO just released today. That and a new map will be coming Feb 21. Along with a reworking of how in game currency works. Once you have purchased the seasonal Battle Pass, and then accomplished all the goals, you can then use your Chrono Points for in game gold. The conversion ratio has yet to be revealed.https://thedirect.com/article/marvel-rivals-season-1-part-2-patch-notes-human-torch-thing-characters 
 


SuggestsMarvel Rivals
 


Comic Books/Books
 


Reg ‘ol NewsSpider-Man- Marvel Comics has sparked controversy by teasing the possible resurrection of Gwen Stacy, a character whose death in The Night Gwen Stacy Died (1973) remains one of Spider-Man’s most defining moments. A newly released teaser image shows a shadowy figure standing over her grave with the tagline "NOTHING IS SACRED," leading to backlash from fans who argue that bringing her back would cheapen the emotional impact of her original demise. While Marvel has yet to confirm details, they have promised more information in the coming week, leaving readers divided over what this could mean for Spider-Man’s story.Donny Cates- The creator of Knull is finally returning to the fray after 3 years of turmoil and trouble.“Just wanted to check in with all of you and let you know that your boy is back on the dance floor,” Cates shared on Instagram. “Expect announcements this summer. And then another one after that. What do you think? Anyone want to guess? If you get it right I’ll buy your first issue.”
 Well, “finally” might be a bit strong. Hulk as a spaceship was a little out there. But at least he is an original voice.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/donny-cates-comic-book-writer-return/ TMNT X Naruto- The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto" crossover comic series is set to conclude with its fourth issue later this fall. This collaboration between IDW Publishing and Viz Media brings together the Ninja Turtles and Naruto's Team 7 in a shared universe where New York City and the Hidden Leaf Village coexist. The storyline begins with April O'Neil's clandestine meeting with Tsunade, attracting attention from both Naruto's team and the Foot Clan, who believe April possesses valuable information on Baxter Stockman's mutation research. As the series progresses, tensions escalate, leading to an anticipated showdown between Naruto and the Turtles' arch-nemesis, Shredder. Cover artist Jorge Jiménez has unveiled a preview of the final issue's cover, depicting Naruto launching a Rasengan at Shredder, hinting at the climactic battle to come. Written by Caleb Goellner and illustrated by Hendry Prasetya, this fallhttps://comicbook.com/anime/news/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-naruto-crossover-shredder/ Halo: Empty Throne- 2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion.Out now.https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Empty-Throne/Jeremy-Patenaude/Halo/9781668052129 
 


SuggestsInvisible Monstersis a novel by American writer Chuck Palahniuk, published in 1999. It is his third novel to be published, though it was his second written novel (after Insomnia: If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home Already). The novel was originally supposed to be Palahniuk's first novel to be published, but it was rejected by the publisher for being too disturbing. After the success of his novel Fight Club, Invisible Monsters was given a second chance, and a revised version of it was published.
 


TV Shows
 


Follow-ups/CorrectionsHalo- dropped by Paramount+ but picked up by Netflix… at least in other markets. Does this mean it’s saved? No just means that Paramount is trying to make money on that stinker. March 1 https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/after-being-dropped-the-lesser-received-xbox-game-turned-tv-show-has-been-picked-up-by-netflix-coming-march-1 Harry Potter- John Lithgow cast as New Dumbledore.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/harry-potter-dumbledore-john-lithgow-tv-show-cast-concern/ Rings of Power- Season 3 confirmed… but why??
 


TrailersTwisted Metal S02- https://youtu.be/ptLE35Du2Dc?si=olB6RAZa3Ns-0ptJNo exact date beyond “Summer 2025.”
 


Reg ‘ol NewsRobin Hood- MGM+ announced a new 10 episode series for the franchise. With Sean Bean cast already as the Sheriff Of Nottingham, and Jack Patten as Robin Hood. No official release date but it is expected later this year.https://cosmicbook.news/sean-bean-robin-hood-mgm-plus-series DnD- New series headed to Netflix.Titled Forgotten Realmshttps://deadline.com/2025/02/dungeons-dragons-series-the-forgotten-realms-netflix-shawn-levy-1236288182/ 
 


SuggestsTwisted Metal S01 - It may not be perfect, but it was fun. Catch up before season 2 hits and things get crazier.Movies
 


Follow-ups/CorrectionsRed Sonja- The Matilda Lutz starring movie is FINALLY set for a release this year. No specific date just yet.https://deadline.com/2025/02/red-sonja-reboot-release-later-this-year-uk-deal-1236292579 Dune 3- Set for principle photography later this year. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/dune-3-filming-start-summer-2025-zendaya-schedule-issues-dune-messiah/ 
 


TrailersThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie- https://youtu.be/BtHUWHXfDyUnew Looney Tunes that ISN’T Coyote VS ACME… still looks pretty fun. March 14. And apparently the success of this movie is directly connected to the likelihood of Coyote being released.
 


Reg ‘ol NewsMagic: the Gathering- Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment have joined to bring Magic:The Gathering into Live Action. Said to be TV AND Film adaptations in the pipeline. The first project is set to be a movie, but there are series lined up beyond that, assuming everything goes well.Clayface- The movie will follow “a B-movie actor who injects himself with a substance to keep himself relevant only to find out that he can reshape his face and form, becoming a walking piece of clay” The synopsis given by THR has been drawing comparisons to The Substance… oh brother.https://view.email.hollywoodreporter.com/?qs=7497a3ea37771efbc71905bcd94459cefaa96f0dd32abb7bb9b912c1ef7003b23f18daee7af93b7341836964f343221fda027da4b45a3eeaac5e3ad5a210edfd7b0e7e94327a8aa5
 


SuggestsStar Wars: The Ghost’s Apprentice- AI Fanmade movie. That isn’t all that good, outside of the incredible showcase of where AI is right now.
https://youtu.be/KWlxMC0j498 
 


Rumor Mill
 


Confirmations/RefutationsHe-Man- According to leaked set images, the movie WILL be set (at least in part) on Earth. Oh Boy… Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man.
 


New RumorsX-Men Casting- Margaret Qualley as RogueHunter Schafer as MystiqueElliot Page in an undisclosed roleSadie Sink as Jean Grey
 


Clayface- Now rumored to be ditching the Monster-esque version that is most popular in the comics. Perhaps implying the Basil Karlo version originally created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane?~ALSO~
 Rumors of Kick Ass 2’s Jeff Waldow and Speak No Evil’s James Watkins both being eyed to direct.Still on track for release Sept 11 of 2026.Henry Cavill- Now he is being rumored for Nova over at Marvel… I really think that with his Warhammer 40k stuff he will be FAR too busy to do anything with Marvel.Robert Pattinson- Marvel now rumored to be possibly casting the Twilight actor for a future project…Dune 4- Garreth Edwards (Rogue One) is rumored to be heading up the short list to direct.
 


SPECULATIONThe MCU is about to get NUTS. With Captain America: Brave new world doing better than anticipated, the hype train is gearing up already. BUT SOON we will be getting recasts. 
 Hot take – NOT rebooting the MCU for the recasts.
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