Episode 340: Welcome to the Future

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast the guys are back to discuss the Alan Wake video game becoming a TV show, American Gods showrunner trouble, Iron Fist season 2, Searching, The Predator, "Scream" revival from Blumhouse, 90s teenage horror movies, more potentially massive DCEU casting shake-ups, what wacky future shows we might do inside the network, and ending our tenure on the show (sad).

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Searching
• The Predator
• Iron Fist - Season 2
  

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• Lyd

COMIC NEWS

• Marvel announces Superior Spider-Man mini series
• NAZI-Punching Galore in DC's New FREEDOM FIGHTERS Series

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses (SAVE UNTIL MOVIE/TV SECTION THIS WEEK)

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Alan Wake to become a TV show
• American Gods having more showrunner trouble
• Marvel rumored to be considering a Captain Britain movie by Guy Ritchie
• Blumhouse CEO wants to revive the “Scream” film series
• Jordan Peele in talks to remake “Candyman”
• Aaron Paul joins the cast of “Westworld”

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Why representation matters: Marvel edition
• DC Moved to New WARNER BROS. Division, With New President in Charge
• Henry Cavill reportedly out as Superman in the DCEU
  • WB looking at a curious possible choice for Superman
• Ben Affleck reportedly out as Batman in the DCEU
• More on Disney Play and how it actually works

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2oFQhlb
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2CnQTFP
• Jay: https://ind.pn/2MlSgo7

TRAILERS

• Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
• Fuck You All: The Uwe Boll Story

Episode 339: I Loved You in Magnum P.I.

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to handle the lightest week in entertainment news in some time. They talk about their thoughts on the new Captain Marvel images, possible eighth Police Academy movie, live action Thundercats, Henry Cavill starring in The Witcher, Shane Black's massive screw up, and much more.

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Jack Ryan

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Burt Reynolds has died
• New images from the upcoming Captain Marvel film
• Steve Guttenberg says new ‘Police Academy’ movie is on the way
• ‘Insecure’ and ‘Ballers’ renewed for 4th and 5th seasons at HBO

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Thundercats movie coming from Michael Bay
• Henry Cavill will play Geralt in The Witcher
• Academy backs away from “most popular movie” Oscar
• Shane Black has a scene removed from The Predator for good reason
• Ronan Farrow takes down another Goliath in the entertainment industry

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2PSgb1F
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2wMaeew
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2CcpTsG

TRAILERS

• Halloween

Episode 338: Just Turning Letters

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to discuss their thoughts on Crazy Rich Asians, Top Gun 2 date move, DC streaming service, Wile E. Coyote movie, The Rock's 'Big Trouble in Little China' film, Supergirl solo movie possible director, Oscar Isaac in The Batman, the Disney streaming service, and much more!

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Crazy Rich Asians

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Top Gun 2 pushed back to 2020
• Launch date for DC Streaming service
• The Conners show will have Roseanne as a killed off character
• Matt Smith joins Star Wars Episode IX
• Warner Bros working on a Wile E. Coyote movie
• Alec Baldwin joins and then exits “Joker” solo movie

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• The Rock’s “Big Trouble in Little China” movie isn’t a remake
• Mr. Robot coming to an end with season 4
• DC looking at Reed Morano to possibly direct “Supergirl” solo movie
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 on hold indefinitely
• Oscar Isaac approached for unknown role in Matt Reeves “The Batman”
• Crazy Rich Asians has a phenomenal second week
• Disney streaming service details

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2LBta4j
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2N4pIUQ
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2LCnc36

Episode 337: Carrie’s Personal Dark Web

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the crew returns with special guest, Carrie to discuss the ending/meaning of "The Big Bang Theory," Death Note 2 announced for Netflix, update on the great spaghetti debate, Crazy Rich Asians sequel, Twilight's return to the theater, Netflix's foray into the dark thriller genre, celebrities leaving twitter, and much more.

SHOW NOTES

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• Zedek

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

LIGHTNING ROUND

• JESSICA JONES TV Creator/Showrunner Leaving for Warner Bros. Deal
• Big Bang Theory to end in 2019
• “The Predator” will in fact be released with an R rating
• Hans Zimmer set to score “Wonder Woman 1984”
• Death Note 2 coming to Netflix

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Crazy Rich Asians sequel is moving forward
• Twilight returns to theaters for 10 year anniversary
• Marvel and DC haven’t approached Denzel Washington, but he is open to it
• Danny Boyle drops out of directing next James Bond film

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2OYavSg
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2MmzEtg
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2MxRDNv

TRAILERS

• Hold the Dark
• Slice

Episode 336: The Great Spaghetti Debate

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with a light week of news but make great work of it. The host discuss new comic series from Netflix/Mark Millar, casting news from the upcoming Star Trek film, segregating film director based on genders and their projects, Asian representation in Crazy Rich Asians, Antoine Fuqua's possible turn at bat over at Marvel Studios, Disney and gay actors, Tom Cruise in Green Lantern, and toxic entitlement in fandom.

SHOW NOTES

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• But WHY?!!!!

COMIC NEWS

• Netflix announces new comic series from Mark Millar: Prodigy

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth leave Star Trek 4 over contract talks
• Ethan Peck to play Spock on Star Trek: Discovery season 2
• DC seeking a female director for solo “Supergirl” movie
• Antoine Fuqua meeting with Marvel Studios about a possible project. Speculation Time

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Disney Intends to Release All Completed Fox Films After Purchase
• 'Jungle Cruise' Under Fire for Reportedly Casting Straight Actor in Gay Role
• Tom Cruise rumored to be frontrunner for Hal Jordan
• Ruby Rose leaves Twitter after backlash of Batwoman casting

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2KZh1Gh
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2vNOj6e
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2MR2u0T

TRAILERS

• What Men Want
• Green Book
• Iron Fist

Episode 335: Why are you even mad at him?

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with guest T'ara to discuss the live and very weird Sonic the Hedgehog film, CW's Batwoman, Sony's plans for "Black and Silver" and Venom, Patrick Stewart's return to the Star Trek universe, updates on James Gunn, Grant Gustin body shaming, X-Men: Dark Phoenix reshoots, new Oscar category, and much more.

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• The Meg
• 47 meters down

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Ben Schwartz to voice Sonic the Hedgehog
• Jim Carrey will play live action Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog
• Johnny Depp’s Biggie/Tupac movie pulled
• Ruby Rose cast as The CW’s “Batwoman”
• Marvel will no longer put their films on Netflix starting with Captain Marvel
• DC’s Doom Patrol’s main villain revealed to be Mr. Nobody
• Power Rangers sequel is now in the works

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Sony’s plan change on “Black and Silver” movie
• Sony considering making Venom the “Spider-Man” of their side-universe
• Patrick Stewart announces his return in a new Star Trek series
• James Gunn script to be used for GOTG Vol 3 and more info
• Grant Gustin slams people for body shaming him in his new Flash suit
  • Look at the new suit with Gustin in it
• X-Men: Dark Phoenix set for 3 months of reshoots
• New category announced for The Oscars

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2LXYJKT
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2vcPnAp
• T’ara: http://bit.ly/2rgBD5R
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2KldB1n

Episode 334: EGAD, Terrence has PGAD!

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back (minus Terrence). In the middle of a studio move (hence no intro or outro music), the guys discuss the latest Mission Impossible movie and Tom Cruise's career overall, Alf reboot, Living Single reboot, first image of the upcoming Terminator film, 24 prequel in the works, the Fox News harassment film, Altered Carbon season 2, Max Landis' next project, Black Adam solo film being pushed to next year filming, and much more.

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Christopher Robin
• The Darkest Minds
• The Spy Who Dumped Me
• Mission Impossible: Fallout

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Alf tv show reboot in the works at Warner Bros
• The Sandlot prequel is in the works at 20th Century Fox
• Living Single reboot in the works at Fox
• First official image from the upcoming Terminator film
• Marc Maron joins the cast of “Joker”
• Fox developing a 24 prequel focusing on young Jack Bauer

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Zack Snyder gives more information on Robin in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice
• #MeToo movement heads to the movies
• Iron Fist season 2 on Netflix will be 10 episodes instead of 13
• Altered Carbon season 2 will star Anthony Mackie
• Max Landis teases Creature of the Black Lagoon remake
• The Rock’s schedule helps to delay Black Adam film

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2I9m4GC
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2Mezm3y

TRAILERS

• Ozark - Season 2
• Venom

SPECIAL: Time Limit Draw: Fully Loaded 2000

Episode 333: Is there an E on the end?

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with guest, Demetrius, for the news recap after San Diego Comic-Con amongst other things. The guys discuss the latest Mission Impossible film, new Charlie's Angels movie, Fraiser revival, a Home Alone re-imagining, "Roseanne" spinoff, James Gunn being fired from Disney, big rumors about Fox's X-Men films future, thoughts on the Shazam and Aquaman trailers, and much more!

SHOW NOTES:

CHECKED OUT

• Teen Titans Go to the Movies
• Mission Impossible: Fallout

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• Oscar

COMIC NEWS

• Saga comic series will take a one year break

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

LIGHTNING ROUND

• New “Charlie’s Angels’” on the way
• Kelsey Grammar and CBS exploring a “Frasier” revival
• Maria Hill will be a part of Spider-Man: Far From Home
• Netflix officially orders 10 episode season of “Locke and Key”
• Ryan Reynolds to produce and possibly appear in Home Alone re-imagining

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” rumored to be based on “Year One”
• ABC set to premiere “Roseanne” spinoff entitled “The Connors”
• James Gunn fired by Disney for old tweets
• Big rumors on the status of New Mutants and X-Men: Dark Phoenix

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2NGD71U
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2Jgl7Zz
• Demetrius: http://bit.ly/2LHbg0O
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2uQIbsN

TRAILERS

• Hunter Killer
• Alita: Battle Angel (Trailer 2)
• Godzilla: King of Monsters
• Glass
• Shazam
• Aquaman

Episode 332: That’s Extremely Problematic!

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to discuss Netflix's Tau, an ongoing James Bond comic series, Marvel's What If returns, new Aquaman posters, CW's Batwoman series moving forward, update on Metal Gear Solid movie, Birds of Prey team revealed, perhaps the most obviously bad movie idea of all time, and much more!

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Tau
• Sorry to Bother You
• Nanette

COMIC NEWS

• Greg Pak writing ongoing James Bond series
• Shuri to get her own comic from Marvel
• Marvel to bring back “What If” series
• Grant Morrison to relaunch “Green Lantern” for DC Comics

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

LIGHTNING ROUND

• First look at “Aquaman” cast poster
• “Spider-Man: Far From Home” cast Numan Acar in unknown role
• The CW moving forward with “Batwoman” show
• Agents of SHIELD season 6 begins filming next week

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Netflix reveals new several new series and films from Millarworld
• Duncan Jones to direct “Rogue Trooper”
• John Vogt-Roberts shares updates on Metal Gear Solid movie
• “Birds of Prey” team for live action movie revealed
• Scarlett Johansson will no longer rub and tug in a crowded theater. Sad!

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2LjxnNX
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2Jgl6ot
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2uETOmz

TRAILERS

• Overlord
• Marvel Rising: Initiation
• Titans
• Assassination Nation