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THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYDoes this MAX Original, match the Production Quality of The Batman?All the guys are back for show 406 this week and they feature a new show that maybe you didn’t think you wanted.  And Steve has a few “reference” discs and one came a pretty big surprise.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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THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYShould you listen to the "critics" with Home Theater this good?The guys are all back tat it for show 405 and this week they feature a much maligned film that maybe isn’t getting the credit it deserves.  Plus a film from 2013 that has been remastered to Reference Quality for us Home Theater Nerds.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!Jane's Addiction BATTLES on stage.Elon and Rage Against the Machine fight on the internet.Francis Ford Coppola sues Variety.More Neal Gaiman fallout.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. 
Music
Follow-ups/Corrections

New Music/VideoAs I Lay Dying - We Are the Dead feat. Alex terrible and Tom Barber https://youtu.be/Z0SA-1rXdw0?si=VkIlMkz_rOV_o1gt  Barber formerly of Lorna Shore, currently of Chelsea Grin. THIS is new AILD!! I don’t know if they stepped it up for the guest spots, but whatever they did KEEP IT UP.Whitechapel - A Visceral Retch https://youtu.be/UzsX5pjZggo?si=kgdw9YVhePBRgVfM  I once heard someone say that new Whitechapel material “isn’t as heavy” as it used to be… well, this proves them to be silly people.Mastodon V Lamb of God - Floods of Triton https://youtu.be/9glOHT7V2d0?si=C101lgbfQGlHVgZA 2 Heavy hitters in the metal world come together to give us a fairly mid new track. Still good, but is it really up to the standards of EITHER band? Cool vocal stuff too.Dead Icarus - Bearing Burdens and Saving Skin https://youtu.be/hGJbi0nMcRc?si=OSGvIM4cclmu0oJp Summed up by the top comment “Dead Icarus is PEAK Alex…” I couldn’t agree more. The mix on this one is a little muddy. But the actual music is KILLER.A Killer's Confession - Voices ( Featuring Aaron Nordstrom) https://youtu.be/m6FR4Ioggmg Finally listening to new Waylon stuff… Not really a MRH sound to it, but that isn’t a bad thing. A little butt-rocky though. DEF showing his Nu-Metal roots.Silly Goose - Bad Behavior https://youtu.be/fIlKlsFLDuU to start i dig the punk DIY style. NU METAL??? Not bad, but unexpected.Neon Nightmare - She’s Drowning https://youtu.be/teE_1veQ8-0 MORE! I NEED MORE! That bassline is fantastic!Nytt Land - The Lame Rogue https://youtu.be/sW7w_Ri1JEU More story telling than previously assumed. Still has an essence of “If not for Heilung…”LL COOL J - Murdergram Deux ft. Eminem https://youtu.be/50Tl8E0Vvms THIS is a jam. Been a long time since i have dug an LL song.Bleeding Through - Dead But So Alive https://youtu.be/JgR2W_ps1Wc Brandon Schieppati crawled so that Alex Terrible could run. And now it seems that is coming full circle. Really cool to see Marta’s vocals shine.Poppy - They’re All Around You https://youtu.be/EiG82CSq948 WTF even is this? Is Poppy becoming a metal act?August Burns Red - Exhumed https://youtu.be/iqfh8n24qT4 meh…
Tours/FestivalsJane’s Addiction - Canceling the remainder of their current tour because Perry Ferrell picked a fight with Dave Novarro over sound issues?Deftones - with the Mars Volta and Fleshwater. Starts Feb 25 in Portland OR, runs through Apr 8 in Boston MA.https://www.deftones.com Bullet for my Valentine / Trivium - Poisoned Ascendancy Tour. NA dates start Mar 30 2025 in Vancouver BC and runs through May 18 in Raleigh NC. Support from August Burns Red, Sylosis, and Bleed From Within. 20th anniversary for both “The Poison” form BFMV and “Ascendancy” from Trivium.https://www.trivium.org/tour Primus - Sessanta V2.0 Puscifer and A Perfect Circle. What was once a celebration of Maynard’s 60th birthday is returning to bring this weird line-up back together. Starts Apr 24 in Palm Springs CA, and runs through June 7 Auburn WA.www.tour.puscifer.com 
Reg ‘ol NewsIce Nine Kills - To provide the next Terrifier movie with its opening song in “A Work Of Art.” Oct 11 in theaters. https://youtu.be/NNLO2gjHBL0 Dead Icarus - FINALLY announces debut album “Zealot.” Out Oct 31 via MNRK Heavy.Elon VS RATM - Sign of the times. Elon asks “Why are so many people raging FOR the machine?” and Tom Morello’s only response is to mock Elon for looking oddly like the cover image from Evil Empire. “Funny cuz Elon was the kid on the cover of Evil Empire”**honorable mention**Dave GrohlThe Sword to release live album “Live at Levitation Live” after the show on Nov 3.
SuggestsSmashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - Billy Corgan’s “The Wall” is a perfect soundtrack to spooky season. Produced by Alan Moulder and Flood with Billy Corgan. STAND OUT TRACKS: Tonight, Tonight - 1979 - Zero - An Ode To No One

Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/CorrectionsMarvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection - Physical release in NA on Switch will be a proper game cartridge, and not a download code in a box. The EU release will be different for some reason.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-vs-capcom-fighting-collection-physical-release-good-news-nintendo-switch/ Nintendo Switch - Holiday bundles will be Mario Kart 8 again… Gamestop - Closing ANOTHER chunk of stores. 650? Due to a 30% fall in sales from last year. https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/13/in-response-to-falling-sales-gamestop-announces-plan-to-close-a-larger-number-of-stores-than-we-have-closed-in-the-past-few-years/ 
TrailersSteam Families - https://youtu.be/b248W74jcFc?si=euWBrHJPsLrEQzAd Seems like a good update for PC gamersStarfield: Shattered Space - To take place only on 1 planet for the expansion, which will make the experience a bit more detailed and handcrafted. https://youtu.be/Br8_YASkfb8?si=Efv9yKt4QOOYkAZY 
Reg ‘ol NewsThe Crew 2 - Ubisoft announced offline modes for The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest following the EU’s "Stop Killing Games" petition, which protests publishers rendering games unplayable by disabling servers. Ubisoft made the announcement during The Crew showcase, likely in response to this petition, which aims to preserve long-term access to games. This move ensures both titles will remain functional even if servers are taken offline, addressing concerns about game accessibility. The petition seeks to gather a million signatures by 2025.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/in-apparent-response-to-eu-stop-killing-games-petition-ubisoft-announces-offline-modes-for-the-crew-2-the-crew-motorfest/ Microsoft - 650 more jobs lost. This time it appears to be upper management types dealing with the Activision merger.https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242695/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-650-employees Tony Hawk - In talks with Activision again. To what end remains to be seen. https://youtu.be/CIEpU0EF0XI?si=2I3hmhGjek1NzCDN PS6 - Development has begun for the next generation of Sony consoles. Though it is still likely a few years out, signs are pointing to a focus on Backward Compatibility.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/how-intel-lost-sony-playstation-business-2024-09-16/ 
Suggests

Comic Books/Books
TrailersThe Horseman - https://youtu.be/yNp5yC6GioE?si=5xdnEq8IXKoPXArS Technically a trailer for the animated series that will be behind the Rippaverse paywall. Written by Chuck Dixon and art by Joe Bennett. Based on the comic by the same team.

Reg ‘ol NewsThe Horseman - The Rippaverse has launched a new series, The Horseman, written by Chuck Dixon with art by Joe Bennett. The story follows Hector Caballero, a former military operative turned vigilante, who returns to his hometown to combat its criminal underworld. The series promises intense, mature storytelling, focusing on street-level justice similar to Batman or The Punisher. It features collaborations from Rippaverse veterans and offers several variant covers for the first issue.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/rippaverse-takes-on-the-criminal-underworld-in-new-series-the-horseman-from-writer-chuck-dixon-and-artist-joe-bennett-first-issue-now-available/ Walk of Fame - Batman is getting a square on Grauman’s walk of fame, right next to Adam West and Bob Kane.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batman-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-2024-dc-jim-lee-signing-funko/ Civil War - The upcoming X-Men crossover event, Raid on Graymalkin, will unfold across several issues, beginning in December 2024. Written by Jed MacKay and Gail Simone, the story features two distinct X-Men teams—one led by Cyclops in Alaska and the other by Rogue in Louisiana. Both groups launch a mission to raid Graymalkin Prison, formerly Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, to rescue a captive Professor X. The prison, now run by a new villain, Dr. Corina Ellis, specializes in capturing and reprogramming mutants.
The event will explore deep ideological conflicts between Cyclops and Rogue's teams, leading to confrontations that question the legacy of Charles Xavier and the future of the X-Men. The storyline promises to have lasting repercussions on the mutant community, with emotionally charged battles and complex character dynamics. The event will span four issues: X-Men #8 and #9, and Uncanny X-Men #7 and #8https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/its-x-man-vs-x-man-for-the-future-of-professor-xs-dream-in-new-raid-on-graymalkin-crossover/ Grant Morrison - The famed comic writer is returning to the artform in an Image project. No specific details as to which new Image project.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/image-teases-grant-morrisons-return-to-comics/ Hellhunters - a new comic miniseries that teams up Ghost Rider and Wolverine in a World War II setting. It features Sergeant Sal Romero, who transforms into Ghost Rider '44 after encountering a young Nazi officer, Felix Bruckner, possessed by a demonic force. The series, penned by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and drawn by Adam Gorham, brings together a brutal team of soldiers, the "Hellhunters," tasked with fighting Nazis and supernatural threats. The comic blends horror, action, and superhero elements in a gritty WWII narrative.This five-issue miniseries begins on December 15, 2024https://www.comicsbeat.com/ghost-rider-44-hellhunters-miniseries-announced/ 
SuggestsThe Invisibles - This is Morrison's magnum opus of counterculture, conspiracy theories, and magic. Spanning several volumes, The Invisibles explores rebellion, anarchy, and the metaphysical. It's a dense, psychedelic narrative often seen as a precursor to the modern "mind-bending" comic book genre.

TV Shows
Follow-ups/CorrectionsDead Boy Detectives - Canceled by Netflix. This is also due to the Neil Gaiman situation.
TrailersThe Penguin - https://twitter.com/TheBatmanFilm_/status/1834613568177684690 so far the critics are liking it. The audience score will be released once the series is released on Thursday the 19th.Dexter: Original Sin - https://youtu.be/f_Q936R8Hwk prequel series on Paramount+ and Showtime. Michael C Hall returns, this time as the inner monologue for the younger version of himself. Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson and special guest star, Sarah Michelle Gellar also star.
Reg ‘ol NewsPeter Renaday - The voice actor responsible for Master Splinter in the 87 TMNT series, as well as Richard Ames in MGS2: Sons of Liberty has passed at age 89. It is presumed that the cause could be related to the heatwave in California, though no official cause was given.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-metal-gear-solid-2-voice-actor-peter-renaday-passes-away-at-89/ The Emmys - The Bear won 11 awards.Hot Ones - Netflix is trying to get a live version of the Sean Evans hosted show onto it’s platform. 
SuggestsThe Fall of the House of Usher - Step into the dark, eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, reimagined in Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix. This haunting series weaves together Poe's iconic tales, exploring the blurred lines between madness, grief, and horror. Flanagan's masterful storytelling brings the author's tortured psyche to life, paying homage to Poe's classic themes while injecting fresh terror and emotional depth. If you're a fan of Poe's works or just love a chilling, thought-provoking story, this series is a must-watch. Experience the unsettling genius of Poe reborn.STREAMING: Netflix
Movies
TrailersSalem’s Lot - https://youtu.be/QtVzKkv03ic?si=mdBiGwHP-3rUcgNq I think i need to watch the original, and read the book. This looks INTENSE.Venom 3 - Last Dance https://youtu.be/HyIyd9joTTc?si=R1DCSmk6Z8XS5OUH Knull is ACTUALLY happening? How the HELL is this a thing for the final movie?

Reg ‘ol NewsFrancis Ford Coppola VS Variety - rancis Ford Coppola has filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit against Variety over a July 2024 article that accused him of unprofessional behavior on the set of Megalopolis. The article alleged that Coppola made inappropriate advances toward young female extras and ran a chaotic production. Coppola refutes these claims, labeling them false and damaging to his reputation. His lawsuit asserts that Variety relied on anonymous sources and exaggerated incidents, portraying him as incompetent. Despite these accusations, Variety stands by its reporting, while Coppola emphasizes his lifelong respect for women, vowing to clear his name in courthttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/francis-ford-coppola-ap-megalopolis-los-angeles-variety-b2611997.html The Sims - Movie in the works for Amazon? Kate Herron (Director and EP for season 1 of Loki) will direct and co-write, as well as EP the film. Lots of easter eggs from the game promised for the film. (pools with no ladders)https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/news/the-future-of-the-sims Joan of Arc - Baz Luhrmann is going to be telling the tale of Noah’s wife.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/baz-luhrmann-jehanne-darc-joan-of-arc-1236147612/ 

SuggestsNOPE - Jordan Peele’s Nope is a must-watch if you’re into genre-bending films that mix horror, sci-fi, and social commentary. Set on a remote ranch, the story follows two siblings who encounter a mysterious presence in the sky, leading to a chilling, visually stunning exploration of spectacle and survival. Peele masterfully blends suspense and thought-provoking themes, offering a modern twist on alien thrillers. If you loved Get Out or Us, Nope delivers the same bold, unforgettable experience.STREAMING: Hulu, or most other services for a rental/purchase fee.

Rumor Mill
Confirmations/RefutationsREFUTE: Knull - According to Knull creator, Donny Cates, Knull will be fighting Venom, presumably, throughout the movie. This kills the rumors that Knull will actually just have a post credit sting cameo.REFUTE: Goonies 2 - Both Corey Feldman and Martha Plimpton have shot down claims that the movie is about to hit production. This could be WB being sneaky and not bringing in Feldman or Plimpton, but the rumor says that WB wants to “get it right”, so that seems unlikely. Sean Aston has yet to chime in.
New SourcesResident Evil - Another source saying that both Code Veronica and Zero are both in the works to some degree.
New RumorsKnull - The symbiote god is going to be a big bad in the MCU proper in the future. With a spot in Secret Wars too. ~ALSO~
Norman Reedus is NOT playing the God of the Symbiotes. The rumor is that title will actually go to Rhys Ifans, who is OBVIOUSLY not returning as the Lizard.Spider-Man 4 - Knull to be the Villain, pushing plans for the rumored “street level” Spider-man movie back.~ALSO~ Destin Daniel Cretton rumored for the Director’s chair. Cretton was supposed to direct Kang Dynasty. Seems like a lock (IGN) also would mean a boon for the Wonder Man series as Cretton is set to produce. 
~ALSO~Still ANOTHER source says that Spider-Man 4 will NOT deal with the multiverse, though still an “Avengers-level event.”Scarlet Witch - Elizabeth Olsen set to return to the MCUX-Men - TWO different projects in the works.~ALSO~Kelsey Grammer said to be returning for Beast. Which would have legacy Beast and legacy Wolverine alongside 2 separate X-Men teams.Nintendo Switch 2 - Manufacturing is reportedly starting now, with a possible trailer this week. Design details are leaking from the factory workers, indicating that the console will look similar to its predecessor and actually be called the Switch 2.MCU - Doctor Strange 3 is expected on February 13, 2026.Possible Scarlet Witch movie on November 6, 2026.

SPECULATIONGrant Morrison - returning to the Ice Cream Man crossover book. As alluded to by the post from Image with Morrison’s name on top of some ice cream scoops and in a font familiar to the fanbase.
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This week the guys chat about the downturn of the final season of Umbrella Academy, the darkness of Kevin Can F*** Himself, and whether Scream holds up after all these years.

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THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYAnother Netflix Original tailer made for HT Nerds?The guys are all back together for show 403 and this week they feature another new Netflix Original Series, some fun house progress and a report about CEDIA 2024!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!Linkin Park takes up WAY too much of this episode.Donald Trump is being sued by The White Stripes.Amazon teams with Anthropic AIJunji Ito's EPIC horror manga is turning into an Anime.Minecraft trailer drops.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. 
Music
Follow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - With the issues last week’s episode had i probably could have added an addendum to it. The band not only announced a new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, but also new drummer, Colin Brittan, PLUS a new record, From Zero, and a new tour.
New Music/VideoSpiritbox - Soft Spine https://youtu.be/tiIjetn31VA Another heavy banger!!Filter - Burn Out The Sun https://youtu.be/3vbDbTqiJoM Filter’s version of Radio Rock works. Really good songwriting.Shallow Rising - Remorse Code https://youtu.be/8Shy17_Shto Chris Adler’s NEW band. DEFINITELY different from LoG. But better?Opeth - Paragraph 3 https://youtu.be/7Ph5o3xpJ_8 This record is going to be great.Vígundr - Grógaldr   https://youtu.be/BX5jRQAYfq4 another Heilung clone… this one seems much better.Entheos - A Thousand Days https://youtu.be/rttDAatSAIc much more blasty than their last outing… it will grow on you.Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine https://youtu.be/SRXH9AbT280 Feels very Meteora. Those lyrics just CUT though.Memphis May Fire - Infection https://youtu.be/W87MonbrKnU Mostly bland with an ok breakdown that falls short.Jinjer - Rogue https://youtu.be/9Uaecbh8ta0?si=WBdQbMC-d7RBWafr definitely still one of the best in metal right now.Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai - Incite The Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AjEYcYsiyo Not terrible, but not super noteworthy either.
Tours/FestivalsHeart - Royal Flush 2025. These are the rescheduled dates that had been previously postponed for Ann Wilson’s cancer treatments. Previous tickets will be honored. Feb 28 in Las Vegas through Apr 5 in Quebec. https://www.heart-music.com Linkin Park - 6 dates, tickets are all sold out. Sept 11, 16, 22, 24, 28, Nov 11.Unto Others - DROPPED from the WASP tour. The reason given by WASP being that Unto Others never provided a marketing plan. Which the band disputes.Childish Gambino - Speaking of postponed tours. Donald Glover’s music project is postponing the remaining dates on his current tour so he can focus on his physical health “for a few weeks.” All tickets will be honored once the remaining dates are rescheduled.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/donald-glover-postpones-childish-gambino-farewell-tour-physical-health-1236138459/ 

Reg ‘ol NewsJack White V Trump - Jack and Meg White are suing Donald Trump’s campaign over the usage of their song Seven Nation Army. The suit seemingly stemming from a threat from White in late August over the usage of the song in a video on X. The threat involved long debunked story about Trump calling veterans names at Arlington cemetery. White resorting to calling Trump “DonOLD” even.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/jack-white-sues-donald-trump-unauthorized-use-of-music-1236138745/ Superbowl - Football season just started and we already know who is going to perform at the halftime show. Kendrick Lamar.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/super-bowl-2025-halftime-performer-1236136777/ 
SuggestsThe Crow Soundtrack - The soundtrack to the superhero film The Crow was released in 1994.
Gaming/Tech
TrailersMortal Kombat 1 - Noob Saibot trailer… or just teaser?
Reg ‘ol NewsAmazon's Alexa - New voice assistant will use Claude AI from Anthropic, not Amazon's Titan models.YouTube AI developments - Developing AI detection tools for music and faces. Working on creator controls for AI trainingDestiny 2 - Bungie's new roadmap for Destiny 2 outlines major changes, including two expansions annually instead of one. These expansions will feature more non-linear campaign formats and gameplay styles, like roguelikes and survival shooters. Alongside expansions, four free major updates per year will introduce activities, events, and rewards. The first expansion, codenamed Apollo, launches in Summer 2025 and will follow a non-linear story approach. The current expansion, The Final Shape, was delayed due to recent studio layoffs.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/heres-bungies-roadmap-for-destiny-2-163138384.html 
SuggestsMK1 - one last chance before everything changes in Khaos Reigns.
Comic Books/Books
Follow-ups/CorrectionsElseworlds - with the return of the imprint for DC with new stories, the classics are getting fresh printings. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-elseworlds-superman-batman-comics-volumes-trade-paperbacks/#1 
TrailersIron Man - https://youtu.be/ccBQ9WfR2kU on shelves in October. Written by Spencer Ackerman. Art from Julius Ohta. That SWORD tho!!Exceptional X-Men - https://youtu.be/ws6aj2muRmo W- Eve L Ewing, A- Carmen Carnero. On sale now.
Reg ‘ol NewsComics For Dummies - The “For Dummies” series of books is now attempting to tackle comic books. Written by  Troy Brownfield. The series will feature books on The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, a general Marvel related book, and Captain America. The latter 2 to start things off.https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/marvel-comics/marvel-for-dummies-book-announcement/ 
SuggestsThe Crow - a haunting tale of love, loss, and revenge. Eric Draven, brutally murdered alongside his fiancée, is resurrected by a supernatural crow to avenge their deaths. James O’Barr’s gothic comic blends dark, visceral artwork with a deeply emotional story, perfect for fans of tragic antiheroes and supernatural horror. With its moody atmosphere and powerful themes, The Crow is a must-read for anyone craving a chilling, emotional ride this spooky season. 1989, Caliber Comics.
TV Shows
Follow-ups/CorrectionsGood Omens - Neil Gaiman series suspends production on the final season due to the allegations against its creator. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/good-omens-halts-production-neil-gaiman-allegations-1236138923/ Creature Commandos - Dec 5.
TrailersHigh Potential - Sept 17 https://youtu.be/2ml5VsUElEM Kaitlin Olsen finally playing a different character other than Sweet D? Could be cool.Arcane - Season 2 Nov https://youtu.be/hsffPST-x1k Uzamaki - https://youtu.be/2ivmweJQaco Sept 28 on Adult Swim, next day on MAX
Reg ‘ol NewsTonight Show - NBC to pull back on their staple late-night show. Fridays will now be reruns. Just the most recent move in a line of similar cuts. Seth Meyers band got cut, and the other networks late night shows have all already made this move in recent years. And the media thinks it is simply due to streaming competition.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/tonight-show-jimmy-fallon-four-nights-per-week-nbc-1236135343/ South Park - Set to return in 2025. Purposefully skipping the election. Also waiting for Paramount to figure their future.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/south-park-2025-return-skipping-presidential-election-1236131691/ 

SuggestsFrom - Done it a few times before, but to kick off spooky season AND to catch up before season 3 starts, do it THIS WEEK!
Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsHorizon - Second movie’s theatrical release get scrapped after the first movie loses almost $90M. Costner still dedicated to releasing all 4 parts. https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/kevin-costner-horizon-2-scrapped-theatrical-release-reaction-to-box-office-not-overwhelming-success-1236133084/ 

TrailersWolf Man - https://youtu.be/ZZ2xPwXJpLM Leigh Whannell directed Invisible Man. Starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. January 2025The Apprentice - https://youtu.be/0tXEN0WNJUg Oct 11Minecraft - https://youtu.be/PE2YZhcC4NY good lord what is this?Megalopolis https://youtu.be/pq6mvHZU0fc?si=ngRYWS5jMHVzMAgK The REAL trailer for Francis Ford Copolla’s star-studded epic.
Reg ‘ol NewsJames Earl Jones - Passed at 93. 
SuggestsBeetlejuice Beetlejuice - a 2024 American dark fantasy comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. A sequel to Beetlejuice (1988) and the second film of the Beetlejuice franchise, the film stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara reprising their roles alongside new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe.Rumor Mill
New SourcesSilver Surfer - Special presentation on Disney+.Wolverine - Henry Cavill is ONCE AGAIN being rumored for the Wolverine moving forward. “Cooking” posts on his socials.
New RumorsWakanda - Live-action series supposedly in pre-development.Man-Thing - Special Presentation on Disney+Blade - Director found? Chad Stahleski (John Wick)?Green Lantern - Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor now rumored to have been cast. McGregor said to be up for John Stewart, McConaughey too. So obviously not along side Brolin.Final Fantasy - The OTHER games said to be coming to Xbox (aside from MMO XIV) are VII remake, XVI, and the Pixel Remasters.Venom: Last Dance - Knull to make an appearance. Secret Wars appearance for Tom Hardy.
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It’s Take Over Tuesday where you the listener run the podcast.And this week’s episode is featuring Mike Schramm!  Mike Schramm joins DJ today fresh off his trip to CEDIA 2024.  Mike is a long time listener, has been a guest on MUTLTIPLE Take Over Tuesdays and a huge HOME THEATER Enthusiast who enterered and WON and all expenses paid trip to CEDIA from Brett Bjorquist of the FAQNatics Podcast.  Here all about Mikes Experience here….  So much Fun!If you don’t believe it…Push Play and Hear for yourself!
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It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Ticketmaster is evilElon Musk is divisiveGeorge RR Martin admits there are issues with season 2 of HotDNew Fantastic Four rumor might mean previous leaks were off just a bit.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. 
Music
Follow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - NOTHING! The world was trolled. Now there was a second timer that stopped on 9:05. The band sent invites to their fanclub for a mystery event in LA on the 5th of sept.Oasis - Ticketmaster gunna ticketmaster… The dynamic pricing hits again. This time the UK government is going to investigate after Oasis tickets skyrocketed nearly 3 times their face value.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-uk-government-will-investigate-ticketmasters-dynamic-pricing-model-after-oasis-chaos-195446622.html 
New Music/VideoBlessthefall - Drag Me Under  https://youtu.be/F53sP7JrfeU Still scene nonsense… but slightly more listenable in their older age. Almost trying for like a bro-core kind of sound/aesthetic.The Dead Dasies - I Wanna Be Your Bitch https://youtu.be/W20wHP6yV88 revival rock garbage. Let Buck Cherry cover this ground…Life of Agony - The Crow https://youtu.be/9lxhiCkFjGo tribute to Brandon Lee. Feels really contrived.AI video?Shadow of Intent - Flying the Black Flag https://youtu.be/GRBOrXvRiSc DAMN these kids just destroy it!!
Tours/FestivalsPunk in the Park - Offspring and Pennywise headline. Featuring heavy hitters like Streetlight Manifesto, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and more. Nov 16 in San Diego. GA tickets start at $69.http://www.punkinthepark.com/ TSO - 2024 tour announced. As usual, 2 touring companies so LOTS of dates, with matinee and dinner shows.http://www.trans-siberian.com/ Escuela Grind - Bodybox, Wisdom and War, for support. Dreams on Algorithms tour. Starts Oct 8, in Omaha NE, through Oct 27 in Montreal.
https://escuelagrind.ffm.to/dreamsonalgorithms 
Reg ‘ol NewsDevildriver - Long time guitarist Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from the band. His plan it would seem is to focus on his solo work with Verona on Venus. His public statement seems to vaguely imply that with Dez splitting his focus between Devildriver and Coal Chamber it was affecting his “full time” musician status.https://blabbermouth.net/news/longtime-devildriver-guitarist-mike-spreitzer-announces-his-departure-i-have-decided-it-is-time-to-go-my-own-way Skillet - in response to Foo Fighters claiming they never allowed the use of their music to Donald Trump and RFK Jr, John Cooper, bass and vocals for Skillet, has come out and made it known that any candidate can use Skillet music as they wish. “I believe in America over party.”https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-cooper-doesnt-care-who-uses-skillets-music-at-political-rallies-i-believe-in-america-over-party Atreyu - New album “The Pronoia Sessions” is a collection of re-imagined acoustic songs from their back catalog. They have released the re-imagined version of “Becoming the Bull” as the first single.https://blabbermouth.net/news/atreyu-shares-becoming-the-bull-from-album-of-reimagined-greatest-hits-the-pronoia-sessions https://youtu.be/lhCHXvpXC7c https://youtu.be/g88kL0znPyA The Cure - Set to release the first new songs since 2008. “And Nothing is Forever” and “I Can Never Say Goodbye” have been songs on their live setlist for some time, but now they are finally releasing recordings of them for the first time. Novembre: Live in France 2022, Due for Oct 1 release.Oni - Jared Dines is joining the metal band full time. After having stepped in for touring purposes for the last 6 months Dines announced on his IG that he is joining the band for good. ALSO announcing SION 2 with Howard Jones in the works, and the next season of his reality show Musician Mansion.https://metalinjection.net/news/jared-dines-joins-oni-full-time 
SuggestsThomas Hogue - Master of Puppets Deathmetal https://youtu.be/uCPH9csQ6Bo?si=lH7U-swNI8ghpMS2 Mac Glocky - Bad Guy by Chevelle https://youtu.be/oaLFmTwZLbs?si=EIOIr4SBQ9SooQhI 
Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/CorrectionsFallout 76 - Balance path notes. Fire and Poison will now do DoT. Which has larger implementation issues that needed to be tackled for this update. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-76-milestone-zero-update-patch-notes/ Marvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection - now coming to Xbox… sometime next year. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 as well.
Reg ‘ol NewsConcord - The playstation and PC hero shooter will be shutting down this Friday after only 2 weeks. All players who paid for the game will get a full refund. Peak concurrent Steam players was 697.https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/playstation-shuts-down-concord-refund-players-1236128208/ X vs Brazil - in case you haven’t heard; a judge on Brazil’s supreme court has banned Elon Musk’s social platform in that country. Even going so far as to put a nearly $9,000 fine PER DAY that any citizen uses a VPN to access it. As a means of fully enacting the ban, Brazil then went after Starlink, and froze their assets in that country. Starlink has since filed suit with the courts, but while that is tied up in the courts, Starlink has agreed to comply with the Judges wishes, at least for now, and restrict access to X.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/elon-musks-starlink-will-comply-with-the-brazil-x-ban-after-all-181144471.html X TV App - Speaking of X. They have announced a new TV app is currently in Beta on a select few app stores (Amazon fire TV, Google TV, LG Panel). With plans to not only roll it out in other stores soon, but also to implement a new video tab in the existing app.https://x.com/XEng/status/1831094846540668986 Instagram - Stories are now getting comments. They are toggleable, and anyone can see them, but only mutuals can actually leave comments on the short lived stories.https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-stories-are-getting-comments-183051677.html Gamestop - The gaming retail chain is making a bit of a change in certain markets. With the industry trying HARD to push all digital, some locations will begin stocking previous generations of consoles, discs, and even cartridges, for classic PSX, Nintendo, Sega, and Xbox platforms.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/gamestop-pivots-to-retro-gaming-at-select-locations-180704406.html https://www.gamestop.com/retro-store-locator Astrobot - Launches this friday, but the game has leaked in full already.Xdefiant - Well it seems the hype has died. The game reportedly struggles to maintain 20K players across platforms, and if those numbers don’t improve by the end of season 3 Ubisoft is threatening to pull support.https://insider-gaming.com/xdefiant-player-numbers-2/ 
SuggestsFallout 76 - New balance patch, and still on Game Pass, so why not?
Comic Books/Books
Reg ‘ol NewsUltimates - Issue 4 previews just dropped and they show that the origin of Dr. Doom in the new Ultimates universe is that he is a variant of Reed, and this arc is going to try and get his 616 life back. The Ultimates #4 Writer: Deniz Camp Artist: Phil Noto Letterer: Travis Lanham
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-teases-doctor-dooms-origin-in-the-ultimates-preview/ 
SuggestsUltimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series, which was published by Marvel Comics, from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of the Ultimate Marvel imprint.[1] The Ultimate X-Men exist alongside other revamped Marvel characters in Ultimate Marvel titles including Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four and The Ultimates.

TV Shows
Follow-ups/CorrectionsSuperman & Lois - Final season changes. Moved from Tuesday nights to Monday nights (was supposed to go to Thursdays), and is being moved up by 10 days from the 17th to the 7th of Oct. Seemingly due to “game night” (scrabble and trivial pursuit) changes on CW. https://cosmicbook.news/superman-lois-finale-season-premiering-earlier-new-night Walking Dead: Darryl Dixon - Season 3 has already begun production in Spain. So it should be only a year between seasons instead of 2. https://bleedingfool.com/movies-tv-film/season-3-of-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-begins-production-in-spain/ 
TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/VpyzRNzLwAs Sept 18 on Disney+.Yellowstone - Season 5 part 2 Nov 10 https://youtu.be/6PXuYlrORpc 
Reg ‘ol NewsOne Tree Hill - Reboot series in the works at Netflix. No word on exact format (i.e. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life VS Traditional).
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/one-tree-hill-sequel-netflix-sophia-bush-hilarie-burton-morgan-1235988148/ George RR Martin - The Game of Thrones author is admitting that things have “gone wrong” with House of the Dragon. On his blog, he called out a couple minor issues (i.e. using the wrong sigil for house Targaryon) but he also acknowledged the fact that season 2 ends in basically the same spot as season 1.

SuggestsBeetlejuice: The Animated Series - animated television series that ran from September 9, 1989, to October 26, 1991, on ABC, and on Fox from September 9 to December 6, 1991.Loosely based on the 1988 film of the same name, it was developed by its director, Tim Burton, who also served as an executive producer. The series follows Lydia Deetz and her friend Beetlejuice and their adventures in the "mortal world" and the Neitherworld, a supernatural realm inhabited by various monsters. Danny Elfman, who composed the theme for the film, also arranged it for the series.
Movies
Follow-ups/CorrectionsRunning Man - Set to begin filming in November. Starring Glen Powell. Said to be a more faithful retelling of the Stephen King novel, where the Schwarzennegger version was a dramatic departure. https://cosmicbook.news/running-man-reboot-now-filming-with-glen-powell Nobody 2 - Bob Odenkirk’s John Wick everyman movie is now filming the sequel. https://cosmicbook.news/nobody-2-filming-bob-odenkirk-set-photos Peaky Blinders - Netflix movie casts Barry Koeghan.  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/barry-keoghan-joins-cillian-murphy-peaky-blinders-movie-1235986815/ Army of the Dead - Six Flags in New Jersey just opened an escape room attraction that puts you right in the world of the movie. Maybe its not such a dead franchise after all.
TrailersApartment 7a - https://youtu.be/Kj2GqMvhbNM Julia Garner Rosemary’s Baby prequel Sept 27 on Paramount+.Joker: Folie A Deux - sneak peak scene posted to YT. https://youtu.be/7edidziIotg 10-24Smile 2 - https://youtu.be/0HY6QFlBzUY Oct 18.
Reg ‘ol NewsThe Apprentice - Trump movie to release before elections. Kamala DOCUMENTARY with the same release window. Sebastian Stan to play Trump. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/trump-film-the-apprentice-release-date-awards-campaign-1235984424/ 
SuggestsJohnny Mnemonic - Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk action film directed by Robert Longo in his feature directorial debut. William Gibson, who wrote the 1981 short story, wrote the screenplay. The film, set in 2021, portrays a dystopian future racked by a tech-induced plague, awash with conspiracies, and dominated by megacorporations and organized crime. Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a data courier with an overloaded brain implant designed to securely store confidential information. Takeshi Kitano portrays a yakuza affiliated with a megacorporation attempting to suppress the data; he hires a psychopathic assassin played by Dolph Lundgren to do so. Ice-T and Dina Meyer co-star as Johnny's allies, a freedom fighter and a bodyguard, respectively.STREAMING: Pluto
Rumor Mill
Confirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: The Batman The Game - James Gunn has killed rumors around a game based on the Robert Pattinson Batman character.CONFIRM: Sigourney Weaver in Mando - The actress has confirmed that she in fact HAS been cast in the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-sigourney-weaver-confirms-mandalorian-grogu 
New RumorsPredator: Badlands - The next Predator movie is apparently borrowing, at least a little bit, from Disney’s the Acolyte. According to a recently obtained casting call. 2 sisters (Thia and Tessa) begin their lives apart and are serving opposing missions, in which they will eventually cross paths on opposite sides.Fantastic Four - Julia Garner actually playing Frankie Raye nova and NOT Silver Surfer? This would be ever so slightly closer to comic accurate.Yellowstone - Kelly Reilly and Cole Houser are said to be in talks for a 6th season of the supposedly ending series. Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Would NOT be part of the Madison, the new sequel series starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Mathew Fox.Green Lantern - Josh Brolin rumored to be playing Hal Jordan for James Gunn.Booster Gold - Kumail Nanjiani said to be playing the time traveling superhero in the DCU.MK1 - New “leak” suggests Kabal, Jade, Skarlet, and Blaze as the MK characters for Kombat pack 3. Plus, again, we see Doom Guy, Ash Williams, Michael Meyers, and Fulgore as the guests. With Nightwolf, Kotal, Aaron Black, and Chucky as kameos. New Finisher called “Musicality” that has your opponent dance themselves to death. 


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THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYIs this where upmixing to DTS Neural:X really pays off?The guys are all back together for show 402 and this week they feature a new Netflix Original Series from the Terminator franchise that just may point out how great Up mixing the Audio can be.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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This week the guys lament the loss of quantity in their shows' episode counts, and what the landscape looks like these days.  In addition, there is the usual fun chatter about current shows and movies to delight your ears.

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