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   Number 1: Paramount & Warner Bros. Merger Moving FORWARD?! What Happens to DC Studios Now?

   🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger may have just cleared one of its biggest remaining hurdles! Paramount and state attorneys general have reportedly reached a settlement that will allow the massive Warner Bros. merger to move forward. What happens next, and what could this mean for some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest development in the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, what the settlement means for the deal, and the enormous questions surrounding the future of Warner Bros., Paramount, HBO, DC Studios, and their respective movie and television franchises. One of the biggest questions is obviously DC Studios. What happens to James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU once the merger is finalized? Could Paramount's leadership change the current strategy, or will Gunn and Safran continue building their DC Universe as planned? Meanwhile, Supergirl has found new life on streaming. The DC movie is reportedly the #1 movie on HBO Max, but Warner Bros. isn't revealing exactly how many people are watching. Does its streaming performance change the conversation surrounding the movie after its disappointing theatrical run? If you're a fan of Warner Bros., Paramount, DC Studios, James Gunn, Resident Evil, Supergirl, Marvel Studios, Avengers: Secret Wars, Narnia, Daniel Craig, Alan Ritchson, Helldivers, or the latest Hollywood news, this episode is for you! #WarnerBros #Paramount #DCStudios #DCU #JamesGunn #ResidentEvil #Supergirl #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #AvengersSecretWars #CaptainMarvel #Narnia #DanielCraig #AlanRitchson #Helldivers #MovieNews #HollywoodNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #warbyparker #ad

   September 21, 2026·3h 28min
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   Number 2: Elle Fanning As MYSTIQUE?! Marvel's X-Men Reboot Eyes Its Next Major Star!

   Could Elle Fanning become the MCU's new Mystique? Marvel Studios is reportedly looking at several actresses to play Raven Darkhölme/Mystique in the upcoming X-Men reboot, with Elle Fanning among the names reportedly being considered. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss the latest X-Men casting rumors, whether Elle Fanning would be a good choice for Mystique, and how Marvel Studios' new mutant roster is beginning to come together. After years of Jennifer Lawrence and Rebecca Romijn playing the character, what should Marvel do differently with its version of Mystique? The MCU's X-Men continues to be one of Marvel's most anticipated upcoming projects, and every new casting report gives us another potential clue about the direction Marvel is taking with the reboot. How important will Mystique be to the first movie, and could she become a major recurring character throughout Marvel's mutant saga? Then we turn to The Batman. Robert Pattinson says his version of Batman wouldn't fit into James Gunn's DCU. Fans have debated for years whether Pattinson's Dark Knight should eventually become the DCU Batman, but Pattinson himself seems to think the universes simply don't belong together. Is he right? Should Matt Reeves' Batman remain completely separate, and what does this mean for The Brave and the Bold and the search for the DCU's Bruce Wayne? We're also discussing a fascinating new television project from Terence Winter, who is adapting Jay Stratton's memoir Out of the Shadows into a series centered on investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). The biggest discussion today is the continuing development of Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot. If Elle Fanning really is being considered for Mystique, could she follow Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence and put her own stamp on one of the franchise's most recognizable mutants? We're also tackling the continuing Robert Pattinson/DCU Batman debate. Pattinson doesn't believe his Batman belongs in James Gunn's universe — and he may have a point. Does keeping the ReevesVerse separate give both versions of Batman a better chance to succeed? If you're a fan of X-Men, Mystique, Elle Fanning, Marvel Studios, MCU, Batman, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, James Gunn, DC Studios, or the latest movie and television news, this episode is for you! #XMen #Mystique #ElleFanning #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #Batman #TheBatman #TheBatmanPartII #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #JamesGunn #DCU #DCStudios #MovieNews #TVNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #warbyparker #ad

   September 25, 2026·1h 44min
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   Number 3: ClayFace Final Trailer BREAKDOWN! How Well Will This Movie Perform?!

   🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #warbyparker #ad

   September 24, 2026·2h 33min
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   Number 4: Robert Pattinson Says The Batman Part II Is A Real Left Turn?!

   The Batman Part II is apparently going in a VERY different direction. Robert Pattinson is opening up about Matt Reeves' highly anticipated Batman sequel, calling the movie incredibly ambitious and a "real left turn" from The Batman. So what exactly is Matt Reeves planning for Bruce Wayne's next chapter? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down Pattinson's latest comments and what they could mean for The Batman Part II. After Sebastian Stan compared the experience to The Godfather Part II, expectations surrounding the sequel are getting enormous. Could Matt Reeves actually deliver a Batman sequel that surpasses the original? We also have some fascinating Star Wars discussion after George Lucas opened up about why he ultimately walked away from the franchise he created. Lucas had plans for another Star Wars trilogy but realized it would require roughly another decade of his life. We discuss his decision, the sequel trilogy that eventually followed under Disney, and how different Star Wars might look today if Lucas had stayed. Then there's Blade. Mahershala Ali is speaking very candidly about Marvel Studios' failure to get his Blade movie made. After spending years attached to the project, Ali agrees with Kevin Feige's own assessment that failing to make the movie was one of his biggest failures. What went wrong with Blade, and how did Marvel spend years developing a movie with a two-time Oscar winner without ever getting cameras rolling? The biggest question today is what Matt Reeves is actually planning for The Batman Part II. Pattinson says the sequel takes a major left turn from the first film while still retaining elements of what made The Batman work. Considering how secretive Reeves has been about the story — combined with Pattinson and Sebastian Stan's increasingly huge teases — could The Batman Part II become something completely different from what fans are expecting? We're also discussing George Lucas' fascinating comments about leaving Star Wars, Mahershala Ali finally opening up about the collapse of Marvel Studios' Blade, the latest Nightwing casting report, and Brad Bird's Ray Gunn. If you're a fan of The Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Batman, George Lucas, Star Wars, Blade, Mahershala Ali, Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you! #TheBatmanPartII #TheBatman #Batman #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #DC #DCStudios #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Blade #MahershalaAli #kevinfeige #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #warbyparker #ad

   September 23, 2026·2h 22min
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   Number 5: Will Avengers Endgame: Encore Break Even More Records?! HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT RE TRENDING!

   🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Avengers: Endgame could be about to make box office history all over again! Early tracking for Avengers: Endgame Encore points to a potentially massive return to theaters next week as Marvel Studios brings one of the biggest superhero movies ever back to the big screen. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest Endgame Encore box office projections, why audiences may be ready to revisit the movie in theaters, and whether Marvel's strategy could provide another massive boost heading into Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Could Endgame actually reclaim or break more box office records? And with Marvel positioning the Encore version as important viewing, just how much new or altered material should MCU fans expect? We also have some interesting Star Wars news. Alden Ehrenreich doesn't appear particularly interested in returning as a younger Han Solo following Solo: A Star Wars Story. Has the window officially closed on a Solo sequel, or could Lucasfilm eventually convince Ehrenreich to return to a galaxy far, far away? Over at DC, Lanterns Episode 5 has sparked a major debate surrounding Hal Jordan. Has DC Studios fundamentally mishandled the character, or is there still a larger plan that could change how audiences view Hal by the end of the season? We discuss Episode 5, the controversial direction of the character, and what it could mean for the future of Green Lantern in the DCU. ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: The Lanterns Episode 5 discussion contains spoilers. Plus, we have new details on Zack Snyder's Escape from New York, which is being described as a retro-futuristic take on the property. If you're a fan of Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel Studios, Star Wars, Han Solo, Lanterns, Hal Jordan, Green Lantern, Zack Snyder,, this episode is for you! #AvengersEndgame #AvengersEndgameEncore #AvengersDoomsday #AvengersSecretWars #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #StarWars #HanSolo #Lanterns #HalJordan #GreenLantern #DCU #DCStudios #ZackSnyder #Narnia #GretaGerwig #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSOR: #CASHAPP PARTNER: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

   September 18, 2026·3h 8min
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