Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show, where we break down the biggest stories in movies, TV, and pop culture. Today's episode is stacked! We're talking the massive box-office magic behind "Wicked: For Good" Casts Box-Office Spell, new insights into Shawn Levy On "Star Wars: Starfighter" Creative Freedom, major updates on DC's future with MAN OF TOMORROW: Lex Luthor Actor Nicholas Hoult Confirms When Shooting Begins On The SUPERMAN Sequel, and Hugh Jackman stirring up fans again with Hugh Jackman Hints At Wolverine Return In AVENGERS Movies: "Maybe... I'm Never Saying Never Again".

We also dive into industry shake-ups with the latest headline: HBO Max Chief Talks Failed Rebranding. From musicals dominating the box office to superhero universes evolving behind the scenes, there's a ton to break down today.

Stories Today: Wicked For Good Casts Box-Office Spell

Levy On "Star Wars: Starfighter" Creative Freedom

MAN OF TOMORROW: Lex Luthor Actor Nicholas Hoult Confirms When Shooting Begins On The SUPERMAN Sequel

Hugh Jackman Hints At Wolverine Return In AVENGERS Movies: "Maybe... I'm Never Saying Never Again"

HBO Max Chief Talks Failed Rebranding

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Welcome back to another explosive episode of The Kristian Harloff Show: Capes & Cowls! The superhero world is on fire right now — Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly in serious merger/sale talks, the Green Lantern series "Lanterns" just got pushed, Netflix is swearing they'll keep theatrical releases if they win the bid, and Brendan Fraser finally opens up about the Batgirl shelving. We're breaking it ALL down with Kristian Harloff, Kris Carr, and Winston A. Marshall! 🔥 Today on Capes & Cowls: • Who's actually buying Warner Bros? Netflix? Paramount? Someone else? • What does this mean for James Gunn's DCU and the future of DC Studios? • Lanterns delayed — coincidence or merger fallout? • Netflix says they'll honor theatrical windows… should we trust them? • Brendan Fraser gets real about Batgirl getting buried • Plus rapid-fire reactions, hot takes, and your comments! If you love DC, Marvel, superhero movies, or just Hollywood chaos — smash that LIKE button, hit SUBSCRIBE, turn on notifications, and let us know in the comments: Which company would be the BEST (or worst) new owner for Warner Bros and DC?SPONSORS: NUTRAFOL: See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://www.Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code KRISTIAN.

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The shakeup in Hollywood continues on The Kristian Harloff Show as we dive into the biggest studio story of the week: Warner Bros. Discovery bids are due, and we're breaking down how Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast stack up as the battle for control heats up. Plus, we cover a wide range of stories today, from early "Wicked: For Good" reviews to Edgar Wright's approach to Sydney Sweeney's Barbarella and the latest Avengers: Doomsday rumor involving Reed Richards and Doctor Doom.

Stories Today: – Warner Bros. Discovery Bids Are Due This Week. How Do Paramount, Netflix, Comcast Stack Up? – "Wicked: For Good" Reviews Don't Defy Gravity – THE RUNNING MAN Director Edgar Wright Reveals How He's Approaching Sydney Sweeney's BARBARELLA Movie – AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Rumor Points To Reed Richards Having "A Lot Of Interactions" With Doctor Doom

Join Kristian Harloff for reactions, breakdowns, and what these moves could mean for the future of movies, streaming, and the entire entertainment landscape. If you're into industry news, Marvel speculation, studio shakeups, or just love keeping up with the chaos, this episode has you covered.

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Sadie Sink cast in Avengers: Secret Wars?! Today on The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the reports that the Stranger Things star may be joining the MCU — and what her mysterious Spider-Man: Brand New Day role could mean for the future. There's been a ton of speculation, and we dig into what's real, what's rumor, and who Sadie Sink could actually be playing.

We also cover a full slate of major stories today, including updates on Alita 2, big news from the Star Wars universe, early F1 sequel talk, plus fresh comments from James Gunn about DC Crime and the rumors surrounding Doctor Fate. And rounding it out, we dive into confirmations for Black Panther 3 and Now You See Me 4 — lots to unpack in the world of movies and fandom.

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Keywords: Sadie Sink Avengers Secret Wars, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink reportedly set for Avengers: Secret Wars, Spider-Man: Brand New Day role, Alita 2 Star Wars F1 sequel talk, James Gunn DC Crime Dr. Fate rumors, Black Panther 3 Now You See Me 4 confirmed

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Is the SnyderVerse returning with the WB sell?! Today on The Kristian Harloff Show, we dive into a massive wave of breaking news across the industry — and yes, that includes the big headline: Zack Snyder, Christopher Nolan & Saudis set to bring back the SnyderVerse in a potential new deal still rumor at this point. With reports that Saudi Arabia's PIF enters the Warner Bros. bid mix, there's a lot to unpack about what this could mean for DC's future and whether the SnyderVerse could actually return.

We also cover the latest box-office and franchise updates, including Now You See Me 3 topping the global box office, plus confirmations of Black Panther 3 and Now You See Me 4, giving movie fans plenty to look forward to. On the DC side, BLACK ADAM star Pierce Brosnan says Doctor Fate will appear in Man of Tomorrow, which adds more intrigue to James Gunn's Superman plans.

In industry news, Tom Cruise has finally received an Oscar, marking a major moment in his legendary career, and we touch on comments from the Naked Gun director, who is unimpressed with the reboot.

Join Kristian as he breaks down all of this movie news, the business side of Hollywood, and what these developments could mean for the future of Warner Bros., DC Studios, and your favorite franchises.

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DC is heating up with major Man of Tomorrow updates, and Kristian Harloff is breaking it all down on today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show!

We're talking Brainiac and Rick Flag Sr. being set for Man of Tomorrow, plus new reports on which actors are being eyed to play Brainiac in James Gunn's DCU. Disney+ is also making waves by allowing user-generated AI shorts, and in a surprising turn, Michael Caine has signed a new deal allowing his voice to be recreated by AI for commercial use.

And if you're a film fan, we've got brand-new photos from Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey — and they're already stirring excitement.

Dive into all the latest in movies, DCU developments, AI in entertainment, and more!

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Will Avatar: Fire and Ash dominate the box office and hit that coveted $2 billion mark? 🔥 Join us on The Kristian Harloff Show as we break down everything you need to know about James Cameron's epic threequel!

In this episode, we're diving deep into:

🎥 AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH - The longest film in the franchise yet! We discuss the epic runtime reveal and what it means for the box office potential

⚔️ MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE - First reactions are in from secret test screenings! We break down what fans are saying about this highly anticipated reboot

🧟 FRANKENSTEIN on Netflix - Guillermo del Toro's latest is pulling solid numbers. We analyze its streaming performance and what it means for monster movies

Drop your predictions in the comments below! Do you think Avatar 3 can reach $2 billion? What are your thoughts on the Masters of the Universe reactions? Let's discuss! 💬

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On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we dive into new details on the Russos' MCU involvement post-Avengers: Secret Wars and the ongoing Multiverse Saga struggles. Are Joe and Anthony Russo returning to Marvel Studios after Secret Wars? We break down the latest updates and what it could mean for the future of the MCU.

Plus, Kristian speaks with Director/writer Alex Woo for his upcoming Netflix movie In Your Dreams, and we cover some of the biggest stories in movie news — including the teaser trailer for "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," early "Running Man" reviews, Sydney Sweeney's comments on "Christy" boming at the box office, and production updates as "Dune: Part Three" wraps and "Dune: Prophecy" resumes.

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DC is officially diving deeper into Metropolis with a brand-new crime series following Jimmy Olsen! The creators behind Vandal are steering this Superman spin-off, and we're breaking down what that could mean for DC's expanding universe. Plus, HBO is developing a V for Vendetta TV series, Lucasfilm teases a fresh new Star Wars: Starfighter film, and the Roger Rabbit creator is back with plans for new movies. Kristian Harloff also dives into Running Man reviews as scores start to drop. Join the conversation on The Kristian Harloff Show as we discuss the biggest headlines in entertainment, comics, and pop culture!

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On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the biggest movie news stories of the week! "Predator: Badlands" has officially set a franchise record, dominating the box office and proving there's still plenty of life left in the legendary sci-fi series. But while Predator soars, other films are struggling — and we're diving into why.

We'll also talk about the surprising tone shift in the upcoming Rambo prequel, the uncertain future of the Uncharted sequel, and major studio moves as Comcast pursues Alcon and beats out Warner Bros. Plus, Rian Johnson gives an update (or lack thereof) on his long-discussed Star Wars trilogy.

Join Kristian as he reacts, analyzes, and debates all the latest from the movie world — from box office records to behind-the-scenes shakeups.

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