The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Spider-Man: Noir on Amazon, the official death of the Snyderverse from it's creator, TV legend Norman Lear has passed away at 101, A24 enters exclusive streaming contract with Warner Bros Discovery under new deal, trailers for House of the Dragon, Bob Marley: One Love, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, The Boys, Fallout, and much more!


TOPICS - Section 1

• Amazon’s “Spider-Man: Noir” enlist “Punisher” showrunner
• The Snyderverse is officially dead

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TOPICS - Section 2

• TV Super legend, Norman Lear dies at 101
• A24 Movies to Stream Exclusively on HBO and Max Under New Deal

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

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• Terrence: https://bit.ly/3GjFiWB
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TRAILERS

• Bob Marley: One Love
• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
• The Boys - Season 4
• House of the Dragon - Season 2
• Fallout

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss their thoughts on Dream Scenario, Manodrome, Fargo (Season 5), Avengers: Kang Dynasty gets a new writer, The Boys universe expanding to Mexico, Nicholas Hoult is officially Lex Luthor for Superman Legacy, Robert Kirkman lets it slip about Steven Yuen's MCU casting, Dave Filoni has now head of creative control for Lucasfilm, David Zaslav says it took real courage to cancel Batgirl, the first trailer for George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, Furiosa, and much more!

CHECKED OUT

• Dream Scenario
• Manodrome

TOPICS - Section 1

• Avengers: Kang Dynasty Has new writer
• The Boys: Mexico spinoff in the works, Cabron!
• Nicholas Hoult is Lex Luthor in Superman Legacy

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TOPICS - Section 2

• Robert Kirkman let it slip about MCU casting
• David Filoni to now head Star Wars for Disney
• Zaslav says scrapping Batgirl took “courage”

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

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• Terrence: https://bit.ly/40YSGZt
• Jay: https://bit.ly/3GlAYG2

TRAILERS

• Furiosa

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the newly released fim, The Killer, Denzel Washington's role in Gladiator 2, Denzel taking on Hannibal for Antoine Fuqua, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Superman: Legacy villain, a new Mr. and Mrs. Smith series, The Kang Dynasty MCU film loses its director, Pedro Pascal possibly joining the MCU as Reed Richards, other Fantastic Four and Dr. Doom castings updates/rumors, trailers for Rebel Moon, Madam Web, and much more!

Denzel Washington in "Gladiator 2": Denzel Washington is set to make a significant impact in Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2." The film, a sequel to the 2000 Best Picture winner, features an impressive cast including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and others, with some reprising their roles from the original. This marks Washington's second collaboration with Scott after "American Gangster." In "Gladiator 2," Washington plays a former gladiator who has become a wealthy businessman, supplying weapons, oil, and wine to the Romans. His character is described as wealthier than most senators, with aspirations that extend beyond his business, hinting at a complex and possibly morally ambiguous role.

Denzel Washington in Hannibal Biopic for Netflix: Denzel Washington is teaming up again with director Antoine Fuqua for a Netflix biopic about the Carthaginian general Hannibal. The film will focus on Hannibal's legendary military campaigns, including his trek across the Alps with war elephants during the Second Punic War. The project, written by John Logan of "Gladiator," is said to cover Hannibal's pivotal battles against the Roman Republic. This film marks a long-awaited opportunity for Washington, who had previously passed on a similar project over two decades ago due to family commitments. Washington and Fuqua will also produce the project, which is part of Fuqua's first-look partnership with Netflix.

"Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" Writer: Ana Nogueira has been chosen to write the script for "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," a film part of the new DC Universe. Nogueira, primarily known for her acting roles in shows like "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Blacklist," has been shifting her focus to writing. This development indicates a fresh direction for the character and the franchise as a whole, as DC Studios continues to expand and explore new narratives within its cinematic universe.
"Superman: Legacy" Villain: Venezuelan actress María Gabriela De Faría has been cast as the villain in the upcoming film "Superman: Legacy," directed by James Gunn. She will play Angela Spica, also known as The Engineer, a character that is a member of The Authority.
"Mr. & Mrs. Smith" Series on Prime Video: The new series "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," created by Donald Glover with Francesca Sloane, is set to debut on Prime Video on February 2, 2024. Starring Glover and Maya Erskine, the series focuses on two lonely strangers who go undercover as a married couple for a mysterious spy agency. As they carry out their assignments, they inevitably fall in love for real.

Destin Daniel Cretton Exits Avengers: The Kang Dynasty: Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," has decided to step down as the director of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty." This move comes as a significant change for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), particularly following the recent shake-ups at Marvel Studios. Cretton's decision to leave the project marks another major shift in the MCU's ongoing evolution.
Pedro Pascal Cast as Reed Richards in "Fantastic Four": Pedro Pascal, renowned for his roles in "Game of Thrones," "The Mandalorian," and "The Last of Us," has been confirmed to star as Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic, in the upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This casting decision ends much speculation and fan-casting, with Pascal beating out other rumored contenders for the role. The film, a key project for Phase 6 of the MCU, is scheduled for release on May 2, 2025. Directed by Matt Shakman, it will be a cornerstone movie leading up to the two-part "Avengers" saga concluding Phase 6.

CHECKED OUT

• The Marvels (Spoiler Review)
• Loki (Season 2)
• The Killer

TOPICS - Section 1

• Denzel Washington’s role in Gladiator 2 seems interesting as hell
• Denzel Washington will play Hannibal for Antoine Fuqua
• DC Movie ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ Finds Its Writer in Ana Nogueira
• Villain for Superman Legacy has been announced

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TOPICS - Section 2

• New Mr. and Mrs. Smith series starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine
• Destin Daniel Cretton Departs As Director On ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’
  • Marvel Rumor: Disney Scrapping Kang-MCU Storyline After Firing Avengers 5 Writer
• Pedro Pascal said to have signed on to play Reed Richards in the MCU
  • Rumored contenders for DOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooom!!!!

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

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• Terrence: https://bit.ly/3SKVqHT
• Jay: https://bit.ly/46khxJ8

TRAILERS

• What If Season 2
• Rebel Moon
• Madame Webb

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

"The Marvels," a 2023 American superhero film from Marvel Studios serves as the sequel to "Captain Marvel" (2019) and a continuation of the miniseries "Ms. Marvel" (2022). Directed by Nia DaCosta, who co-wrote the screenplay with Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik, the film features Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, portrayed by Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani, respectively. The plot revolves around these characters teaming up as they begin swapping places with each other every time they use their powers.
A notable feature of the film is its mid-credits scene, where Monica Rambeau awakens in a parallel universe and is greeted by an alternate version of her mother, Maria, and the mutant scientist Hank McCoy. This scene sets the stage for future developments in the MCU and hints at the expansion of the universe with the inclusion of mutants.
Discussion on this film involves in-depth conversation on the plot, character arcs, and post-credit scenes. The character dynamics, particularly the unique team-up and character-swapping mechanism, offer a fresh take on superhero team-ups. The film's connection to the broader MCU narrative, especially with its mid-credits scene, makes it a pivotal piece in the ongoing saga​


The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Join us as we dive deep into the exciting world of 'Loki Season 2', the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This season, we see the return of Tom Hiddleston as the charismatic god of mischief, Loki. We'll explore the intricate storyline, where Loki, alongside Mobius, Hunter B-15, Victor Timely, OB, and others from the Time Variance Authority, navigates the complexities of the multiverse. Our discussion will also cover the contributions of key cast members like Sophia Di Martino, Jonathan Majors, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, and Owen Wilson, as well as the direction by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, with head writing by Eric Martin. Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the characters, plot twists, and how this season ties into the broader MCU narrative!

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Gen V," also known as "The Boys: Gen V," is an exhilarating journey into the world of superheroes, combining dark humor with intense drama. Set in the universe of "The Boys," this show, developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke, unfolds in the hallowed halls of Godolkin University. Here, young adults with extraordinary abilities, including the protagonist Marie Moreau with her startling hemokinesis (blood bending), learn to harness their powers. The first season, spanning eight episodes, delves into Marie's tragic past and her navigation through a labyrinth of campus politics, betrayal, and the murky ethics of superhuman abilities.
The series is a roller coaster of emotions and action, featuring a diverse cast including Emma Meyer, Andre Anderson, and Luke Riordan. Its plot thickens with the mysterious deaths at the university, leading to a web of intrigue involving the enigmatic Vought International. Each episode peels back layers of the characters' complex relationships and personal demons, set against a backdrop of power struggles both within and beyond the university's walls. "Gen V" is not just a superhero show; it's a compelling exploration of the human condition under the guise of superhuman identities.


The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) gets her powers entangled with those of Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the finale of Gen V season finale, SAG-AFTRA strike finally comes to an end, Nintendo makes it official - Zelda live-action movie is in the works, WB shelves a completed film starring John Cena, Disney+ and Hulu to merge in US, Marvel Studios pushes some films to 2025, trailers for The Last Airbender, Reacher S2, Masters of the Air, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Echo, and much more!

CHECKED OUT

• Gen V - Season 1
• Pig
• The Marvels

TOPICS - Section 1

• SAG-AFTRA strike is over
• Animated tie-in series announced for Rebel Moon
• Nintendo makes it official, live-action Zelda movie is in the works

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TOPICS - Section 2

• ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’: Warner Bros Shelves Finished Live-Action Animated Pic Completely
• Disney+ and Hulu apps set to merge next month
• Marvel Studios moves some of their upcoming films to 2025

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

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• Terrence: https://bit.ly/3u9gHkj
• Jay: https://bit.ly/477u2II

TRAILERS

• The Last Airbender
• Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
• Reacher - Season 2
• Masters of the Air
• Echo

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Netflix’s Pain Hustlers, The Exorcist: Believer, the ending of the CW’s DC era with Superman & Lois, TV revivals, Disney to gain full control of Hulu in deal with Comcast, huge article about the crisis at Marvel Studios, trailers for FX’s Shogun, The Fall Guy, Manodrome, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and much more!

CHECKED OUT

• Pain Hustlers
• The Exorcist: Believer

TOPICS - Section 1

• End of The CW’s DC Era: ‘Superman & Lois’ to Conclude With Season 4
• TV Revivals Keep Getting Greenlit … and Canceled

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TOPICS - Section 2

• Disney to Buy Full Control of Hulu in Deal With Comcast
• Crisis at Marvel

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

• Micah: https://bit.ly/3FNhMRe
• Terrence: https://bit.ly/3QIMZeX
• Jay: https://bit.ly/3QxKCLS

TRAILERS

• Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only
• Shogun - FX Series
• The Fall Guy
• Manodrome
• Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Bill Burr's Old Dads, Loki season 2 so far (Ep1-4), GenZ would like less sex in their tv and movie programming, rumored Thor 5 in development, Blacula reboot/sequel is in the works, Robert Kirkman comments on the long wait for a live-action Invincible movie, a new writer and directors have been announced for Daredevil: Born Again, people are adding intermission into Martin Scorsese's latest film without permission, Jonathan Major case updates aren't looking good for the actor, trailer for Leave the World Behind, and much more!

CHECKED OUT

• Old Dads
• Meg 2: The Trench
• Creed III
• Saw X
• Loki (Ep4)

TOPICS - Section 1

• Much of Gen Z Wants Less Sex on Screen, New Study Finds
• Rumored Thor 5 in development without Taika Waititi returning as director
• Reboot/Sequel to Blacula in the works
• Kirkman gives an update on the live-action Invincible adaptation

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TOPICS - Section 2

• New writer and directors for Daredevil: Born Again announced
• Some theaters got in trouble for adding an intermission to Scorese’s latest film
• Jonathan Majors trial will likely happen, and the news isn’t good for the actor

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Response

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

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TRAILERS

• Leave the World Behind

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).