The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss rogue planets, live-action "Assassin's Creed" series on Netflix, Tomb Raider 2, Christian Bale joining "Thor: Love and Thunder," Snyder Cut begins reshoots, "The Suicide Squad" film's plot gets revealed, Jon Stewart returning to TV, how "Borat 2" made it to Amazon, new trailer for "Songbird," and much more.   SHOW NOTES SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• We got ourselves a rogue planet

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Netflix going forward with the live-action “Assassin’s Creed” series
  • Also working on an anime
• Tomb Raider 2 release date delayed
• Christian Bale seemingly confirmed for “Thor: Love and Thunder”
• Justice League reshoots have begun
  • Joe Manganiello is now returning as Deathstroke as well
• Tiny Toons reboot headed to HBO Max

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• “The Strange Talent of Luther Strode” to be made into a film
• Oscar Isaac to play Moon Knight in Disney+ series
• “The Suicide Squad” plot revealed
• Jon Stewart is returning to TV
• “Borat 2” was bought for $80 million after in theater chance was dead in the water

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah:  https://bit.ly/3oyaOpw
• Terrence:  http://dailym.ai/2TB92FZ
• Jay:  https://bit.ly/3mapdWY

TRAILERS

• Songbird

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).

Fourteen years after the release of Borat, Borat Sagdiyev once again journeys to the United States from Kazakhstan in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 elections.  

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 Perfect Weapon, Unhinged, Borat 2, new Addams' Family tv series, Chip N Dale live action movie coming, Power Rangers movie reboot, Jared Leto coming to the Snyder Cut, Static is getting a movie, Quibi is done, and much more. CHECKED OUT

• The Perfect Weapon
• Unhinged
• Borat 2

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• A follow-up

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Addams Family headed back to TV from Tim Burton
• Live-action “Chip n Dale: Rescue Rangers” movie headed to Disney+
• First Look at Tom Holland as Nathan Drake in Uncharted
• “Willow” series has a start date and director

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Theaters are back, baby!!!!!
• Quibi is officially shutting down
• “Power Rangers” movie getting a reboot and tie in series
• Jared Leto being added to the Justice League: Snyder Cut
• Fast and Furious series will end with two movies
• Static Shock

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: https://bit.ly/34mfRRP
• Terrence: https://bit.ly/2HqFZ5l
• Jay: https://bit.ly/2H927Rv

TRAILERS

• Let Him Go

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 with a special guest, Carrie. The four discuss "Higurashi When They Cry," "Possessor," details on the upcoming Green Lantern series on HBO Max, the return of Dexter, Netflix vs. Theaters, AMC being in a world of financial trouble due to COVID-19 shutdowns, the new Monster Hunter trailer, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT

• Higurashi When They Cry
• Possessor

LIGHTNING ROUND

• “Coming to America 2” moves to Amazon Studios
• Tony Award noms are out and congrats to Aaron Tveit
• Details on “Green Lantern” show headed to HBO Max
• Legendary working on new Buck Rogers series and film
• “Dexter” to return with original lead and showrunner in limited series revival

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Mad Max: Furiosa is officially in the works
• Theater head says Netflix movies aren’t worth releasing theatrically
• AMC Theaters is in serious trouble
• AMC Theaters renting entire theater houses for $99
• Disney working to do major reorganization around Disney+

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah:  https://bit.ly/30PdHYS
• Terrence:  https://bit.ly/355NWVB
• Carrie:  https://bit.ly/3nS40CN
• Jay:  https://bit.ly/3j2ZVYP

TRAILERS

• Jiu Jitsu
• Monster Hunter

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 a Godzilla anime series coming to Netflix, GLOW gets canceled, Game of Thrones prequel casting, Black Adam gets unscheduled, Netflix gets indicted, and massive Spider-Man 3 news, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT

• A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• Everything doesn't need to be wireless

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Netflix orders new Godzilla anime series
• GLOW’s last season canceled due to COVID
• Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon cast lead

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Black Adam unscheduled amid COVID-19 reshuffle
• Netflix indicted over stupidity
• Cinemark will remain open despite Regal Closures
• Spider-Man 3 will now include Dr. Strange

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: https://bit.ly/3isIRvi
• Terrence: https://bit.ly/34mWcj6
• Jay: https://reut.rs/2PV4cTk

TRAILERS

• Fatman
• Invincible
• 355

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 some shows on Quibi, the Arcwave Ion, Netflix working on a Conan series, DC getting into the scripted podcast world, Lion King sequel with Barry Jenkins, HBO Max pulling more controversial episodes from its catalog, Jamie Foxx coming to the MCU as Electro, Ms. Marvel series casts its lead, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT

• Nikki Fresh
• Dummy

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• Arcwave ion

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Netflix developing a “Conan The Barbarian” series
• Batman scripted podcast series coming to Spotify
• The Lion King 2 (live-action) gets a very surprising director
• Avatar 2 is done filming, and Avatar 3 is 95% complete

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Adultswim removes episodes of The Boondocks and Aqua Teen Hunger Force
• Jamie Foxx returning as Electro for Spider-Man 3
• Ms. Marvel series on Disney+ has cast its lead

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: https://bbc.in/3077FCy
• Jay: https://bit.ly/330tmpz

TRAILERS

• Social Distance
• Borat: Subsequent MovieFilm
• Vampires vs. The Bronx
• Marvel 616

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 talk about The Social Dilemma, Assassin 33 A.D., John Cena's "Peacemaker" series, "Supergirl" is ending, "Passion of the Christ" is getting a sequel, "The Boys" is getting a spin-off, Quibi is trying to sell itself, new scenes being shot for the Snyder Cut, WandaVision gets its first trailer, and much more!   SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT

• The Devil All The Time
• The Social Dilemma
• Assassin 33 A.D.

LIGHTNING ROUND

• John Cena’s “The Suicide Squad” character “Peacemaker” getting series on HBO Max
• New “Warcraft” movie is in the works
• “Supergirl” to end after the upcoming 6th season on The CW
• “You” season 3 begins shooting in November
• “Passion of the Christ” sequel is coming according to Mel Gibson
• “Yakuza” video game becoming a movie from Sega

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• The Boys getting a spin-off
• Quibi looking to be bought
• MCU movies all moving release dates to 2021
• Zack Snyder to shoot new scenes for Justice League: Snyder Cut
  • The Cost

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah:  https://bit.ly/32OD3aL
• Terrence:  https://bit.ly/2FRIVY5
• Jay:  https://bit.ly/2G313xJ

TRAILERS

• Another Round
• Helstrom
• Deaf U
• WandaVision

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 an odd COVID-19 mask idea, Good Times animated series coming to Netflix, Falcon and The Winter Soldier get a returning villain, She-Hulk finds a director and lead, Tenet numbers not great, Disney may have cracked the code on home releases, Jonathan Majors joining the MCU in a potentially huge role, and much more. SHOW NOTES STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• Multi-Mask

LIGHTNING ROUND

• “Good Times” coming to Netflix as an animated series
• GSP returns as “Batroc” in Falcon and the Winter Soldier
• Falcon and the Winter Soldier introducing “The Thunderbolts?”
• Luke Cage and Iron Fist can be used by Marvel very soon
• Kat Coiro to direct She-Hulk series for Disney+
• She-Hulk series lead is almost a done deal

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• CBS All Access is rebranding
• Tenet numbers are not being shared with public
• “Mulan” scores big on Disney+ premium access
• Lower priced tier of HBO Max is on it’s way
• Jonathan Majors cast as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and The Wasp sequel

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah:  https://bit.ly/3j6bNKK
• Jay:  http://bit.ly/2GF9JYu

TRAILERS

• La Revolution
• Synchronic
• The Mandalorian - Season 2 trailer

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 Woke, Class Action Park, Raised by Wolves, season 2 of The Boys so far, a Robocop prequel series idea, The Walking Dead finally ending...kinda, Tyler Perry cranking out garbage at an insane rate, top-grossing films missing something, new Oscar rules coming, Dune trailer, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT

• Woke
• Class Action Park
• Raised by Wolves (HBO Max)
• The Boys - Season 2 (first 3 episodes)

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• The Pad

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Robocop prequel series in the works, no robot cops involved
• The Walking Dead to end after season 11
  • More Walking Dead is on its way
• Borat 2 already secretly filmed
• Obi-Wan series will be one standalone season
• “Thor: Thunder and Love” will use virtual production like The Mandalorian
• IT’S HAPPENING!!!!!

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• China bars media coverage of Disney's 'Mulan' after Xinjiang backlash
• Tyler Perry records 19 episodes of his new show in 4 days
• Black Women noticeably absent in top-grossing films of 2019
• New rules laid down for Oscar nominations

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah:  https://bit.ly/3bF6oah
• Terrence:  https://bit.ly/339NxR6
• Jay:  https://bit.ly/321ULqJ

TRAILERS

• Dune

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 with guest Carrie to discuss "Schitt's Creek," "Cobra Kai," "Army of the Dead" getting a prequel and anime series before release, Sony developing a "Silk" series likely for Amazon, Tyler Perry becomes a billionaire, "Cuties" director receives death threats after poster from Netflix, the untimely death of Chadwick Boseman, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT

• Schitt’s Creek
• Cobra Kai

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Marvel Boy and Hercules have a big gay kiss
• “Army of the Dead” getting a prequel and anime series ahead of release
• Mandalorian season 2 arrives next month
• Surprise, The Boys season 2 is here

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Sony developing “Silk” TV series
  • Here is where it will likely be streaming
• The Batman halts filming due to COVID-19 case
• The Rock test positive for COVID-19 as does his entire family
• Tyler Perry is now a billionaire
• “Cuties” director received death threats due to Netflix poster and internet insanity
• Death of Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah:  https://bit.ly/2QP4Lxn
• Carrie: https://bit.ly/2Z0Pa28
• Jay: https://bit.ly/31WtrKH

TRAILERS

• Welcome to Blumhouse
• No Time to Die

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).