Episode 380: Not Exactly James Bond Jr.

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, Jay and Micah return to discuss biological augmented parts, Jack Reacher series coming to Amazon, Agents of SHIELD ending on ABC, new information on Terminator: Dark Fate, a new 007, Thor 4 with Taika Waititi, Scarjo's blind casting controversy and the double edge sword of it all, Emmy nominations, and a boatload of new trailers.

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Vox Lux

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• Elon Musk’s Neuralink company is looking for suckers...we mean volunteers

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Amazon plans series based on the Jack Reacher novels
• Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD to end after season 7
• “She’s Gotta Have It” not renewed for a Season 3 on Netflix
• Edward Furlong will return in Terminator: Dark Fate

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Emmy nominations for 2019
• There is a new 007, or is there?!
• Taika Waititi is coming back to write and direct Thor 4, puts Akira on hold
• Scarjo reignites the debate over blind casting

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2JlsNgr
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2Xxmxpx

TRAILERS

• 3 From Hell
• Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
• Hustlers
• Night Hunter
• It Chapter 2
• The Red Sea Diving Resort
• The King’s Man
• Top Gun: Maverick

Episode 379: Put An Asterisk On It

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the casting around the new "Saw" reboot, live-action "Mortal Kombat" casting update, Jay gets pettiness continues, Brightburn sequel update, Sony's supposed deal with Marvel Studios and its stipulations, and much more.

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Millie Bobby Brown is joining the cast of Marvel’s Eternals
• John Wick writer joins “Falcon and The Winter Soldier”
• “Saw” reboot cast Samuel L. Jackson
• Sub-Zero cast in live action Mortal Kombat reboot
• Charlize Theron and Helen Miren returning for Fast 9

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• This week in Jay’s pettiness
• James Gunn is in discussions for a “Brightburn” sequel
• WarnerMedia announces the name of their streaming service
• Disney changing when movies are released industry-wide 
• Sony’s deal with Marvel Studios is the most Sony thing ever

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

TRAILERS

• Mulan

Episode 378: They Owned Friday Nights!

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back together at last with special guest Carrie to talk about Amazon's Fleabag, heartbeat tech, the DeepNude app, casting of the live action Little Mermaid, Lady Gaga possibly joining the MCU, new images from Netflix's "The Witcher," reboot of TGIF shows, new writer/director team for "The Flash" movie, Rami Malek's request for Bond 25, an impromptu game about our mortality, and much more!

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Spider-Man: Far From Home
• Fleabag

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• Identifying you by heartbeat

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• "DeepNude" App is insanely disturbing 

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Live-action Little Mermaid cast its lead
• Marvel Studios interested in Selma Hayek for “The Eternals”
• Lady Gaga in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
• Vanessa Kirby rumored for Catwoman
• New images from “The Witcher” Netflix series

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Neil Gaiman’s “Sandman” been developed as a series at Netflix
• Gremlins prequel series headed to WarnerMedia streaming service
• WarnerMedia looks to reboot TGIF sitcoms
• New writer and director for “The Flash”
• Rami Malek refused to be stereotyped as Bond villain

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2IMN8cQ
• Terrence: https://dailym.ai/2ZuFHhd
• Carrie: http://bit.ly/2QSToSp
• Jay: http://bit.ly/31lXsRJ

TRAILERS

• Charlie’s Angels
• Jumanji: The Next Level
• Knives Out
• Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION

Episode 377: Kevin Feige is a BAAAAAAD MAN!

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss high fantasy shows on Amazon, Avengers: Endgame returning to theaters, The Rock's desire to join the MCU and who we think he could play, Y:The Last Man update, extensive conversation on The Joker upcoming movie, Marvel's Shang-Chi casting and a curious bit of sleuthing on our part, RDJ advocates for Ironheart in the MCU, Keanu Reeves in the MCU, Bad Robot's partnership with WarnerMedia, and much more.

CHECKED OUT

• Toy Story 4
• Vice

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Rosamund Pike to lead “Wheel of Time” series on Amazon
• Avengers: Endgame headed back to theaters with a re-release with new footage
• The Rock is trying to slide his big ass into the MCU
• Kingsman’s prequel film gets a title
• FX’s “Y: The Last Man” gets a new showrunner
• “Joker” officially getting an R rating according to director Todd Philips
• Marvel Studios eyeing actors for “Shang-Chi” movie

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Robert Downey Jr. advocates for Ironheart to join the MCU
• Kevin Feige says its up to Sony on whether a Venom/Spider-Man crossover happens
• Keanu Reeves being considered for some role in the MCU
• Marvel Studios returning to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con
• Fuckboi Max Landis is accused of completely unsurprising behavior
• “Bad Robot” partnership with WarnerMedia in works for $500m

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2DfOX0l
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2Mji0XM
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2I7StMM

TRAILERS

• Ready or Not
• The Boys

Episode 376: Subtext. What the What?

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss The Chef Show, Tarantino's R-rated "Star Trek" film, Gladiator 2, movie based on the video game "The Division," upcoming Batman villains in the next live action film, Fox's scapped plans for their version of Civil War with Marvel characters in the X-Men and Fantastic Four, possibility of Norman Osbourne joining the MCU, WB streaming service, and much more!

CHECKED OUT

• Men in Black: International
• Shaft
• The Chef Show 

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Tarantino confirms that his “Star Trek” movie will be rated R
• Gladiator 2 is still happening, from Top Gun 2 writer
• Love, Death, and Robots - Season 2 has been confirmed for Netflix
• Upcoming Dune movie is getting a female focused spin-off
• ‘Russian Doll’ gets a second season on Netflix
• Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain to star in “The Division” movie for Netflix
• The Batman villain casting calls
  • Two more named

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Details of Fox Marvel Mega Team-Up movie have been revealed
• Lots of Lobo-centric news
• Norman Osbourne rumored to be joining the MCU in a big way
• News of WB streaming services puts the price at about $17 a month

TRAILERS

• Doctor Sleep
• Luce

Episode 375: Unwashed Legged Americans

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with special guest, Cam, to discuss Always be My Maybe, Doom Patrol, Black Mirror - Season 5, Robert Downey Jr's new role as Tony Stark in real life, Amazon's surveillance, new Dragonball Super movie, Swamp Thing's cancellation, San Diego Comic-Con might be dying, The Batman, Jurassic World sequel and spin-off tv series, Django/Zorro, and much more.

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Dark Phoenix
• Always be My Maybe
• Doom Patrol
• Black Mirror - Season 5

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• RDJ working to clean up the Earth with AI
• Amazon helping with police surveillance with Ring Doorbells

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Bill and Ted 3 will also feature the characters daughters
• SYFY cancels both “Deadly Class” and Happy!”
• Netflix announces “Magic: The Gathering” animated series from The Russos
• New Dragon Ball Super movie in the works
• Benicio Del Toro rumored to be the lead villain in The Suicide Squad
• Swamp Thing has been canceled by WB

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Colin Farrell being eyed for the lead in a Constantine movie
• WB skipping Hall H at this year’s San Diego Comic Con
• “The Batman” will not be an origin story
• Jurassic World TV spinoff coming to Netflix
• Original cast coming back for “Jurassic World 3?”
• Django/Zorro crossover film in the works from Quentin Tarantino and Jerrod Carmichael

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2QOTxYX
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2WFf8sb
• Cam: https://dailym.ai/2WUKFWS
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2ESIEAj

TRAILERS

• Ad Astra
• Ford vs. Ferrari

Episode 374: Swing that Big Ole Money Dick

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Brightburn, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Ma, The Perfection, DC's upcoming "New Gods" movie, possible characters in Black Panther 2, Sony's desires for Spider-Man 3, Bob Iger vs Georgia, Star Wars: The Old Republic trilogy, and much more!

CHECKED OUT

• Brightburn
• Godzilla: King of the Monsters
• Ma
• Pose
• The Perfection

LIGHTNING ROUND

• “Batman” writer Tom King to co-write “New Gods” with Ava Duvernay
• Donald Glover and Michael B. Jordan rumored for Black Panther 2
• Marvel in active development of a Power Pack series or movie
• “A Quiet Place 2” gets a new release date

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Sony rumored to want Venom in Spider-Man 3
• James Gunn will continue to produce Marvel films
• Bob Iger discussing the idea of Disney leaving Georgia if abortion bill becomes law
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic trilogy in the works now

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2Bjge0
• Deacon: https://dailym.ai/2D1gx1u
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2VOvKx0

TRAILERS

• Swamp Thing
• The Kitchen
• Rambo: Last Blood

Episode 373: THIS IS THE LAST TIME!

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss "Live in Front of a Studio Audience," the Game of Thrones series finale, The Case Against Adnan Syed, Kung Fury 2, live-action 'Just Cause' movie in the works, first look at Star Wars Episode 9, released clip from 'Dark Phoenix,' 'Falcon and The Winter Soldier' details, Terminator: Dark Fate, and much more.

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Aladdin
• Live in Front of a Studio Audience
• Game of Thrones - Series Finale
  The Case Against Adnan Syed

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• A.I. Took a Test to Detect Lung Cancer. It Got an A.

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• Update from an old friend

LIGHTNING ROUND

• First look at “Star Wars Episode 9: Rise of the Skywalker”
• Likely no more Star Wars spinoffs
• Kung Fury 2 adds big names to the cast
• John Wick creator/writer working on “Just Cause” adaptation
• John Wick 4 has been confirmed for 2021

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Dark Phoenix clip released
• More information on “The Batman” villains
• “True Lies” being adapted to a series on Disney+ by McG
• Kari Skogland to direct 6-part “Falcon and The Winter Soldier”
• Daniel Bruhl and Emily VanCamp join “Falcon and The Winter Soldier”

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: https://dailym.ai/2EoLWLp
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2EsIrDQ
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2WeAOuY

TRAILERS

• Terminator: Dark Fate

Episode 372: The Original Kings of Horror?

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with special guest, Jack, to discuss the John Wick series, Mortal Kombat reboot, the "Saw" franchise re-imagining in the works, more "Purge," Batman casting, Akira adaptation, Hulu being controlled fully by Disney, and much more!

SHOW NOTES

CHECKED OUT

• Veep - The Final Episode  
• Jailbirds  
• John Wick: Chapters 1 & 2                                                                                 
• John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
• Dead to Me

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Netflix Heading to E3 to Adapt More TV Shows Into Video Games
• ‘Bond 25’ Suspends Shooting After Daniel Craig is Uncoordinated
• Disney is reviving the ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ franchise
• Star Wars film after “Rise of the Skywalker” will be by GoT writers
• Live action “Mortal Kombat” movie is on the way
• Chris Rock To Reboot ‘Saw’ Franchise
• The fifth and final “Purge” film coming in 2020

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Batman casting announced
• Peter Jackson says he turned down “Aquaman” twice
• Taika Waititi’s “Akira” adaptation begins shooting in July
• Disney takes over control of Hulu

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2DK5WYG
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2PNCgyH
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2YsqPiT
• Jack: http://bit.ly/2QOT3QL

TRAILERS

• Midsommar
• Always Be My Maybe
• Black Mirror - Season 5
• Angel Has Fallen

Episode 371: Liar Liar

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with special guest Carrie, to discuss updates on Gambit, New Mutants, Roland Emmerich's upcoming nonsense, casting for Marvel's Eternals, release schedules for Star Wars/Avatar/Marvel Phase 4, Yasuke casting, and much more.

CHECKED OUT

• Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
• The Meg
• Triple Threat
• Avengers: Endgame (spoilers obviously)

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Channing Tatum “Gambit” movie removed from the release schedule
• Female led remake of Cliffhanger in the works
• Richard Madden in Talks to Star in Marvel’s ‘Eternals’
• CW picks up first season of “Batwoman”
• Roland Emmerich working on his next flop, Moonfall
• New Mutants delayed AGAIN!

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Chadwick Boseman will play lead in “Yasuke” as first Black Samurai
• Marvel announces dates for Phase 4
• Disney announces new Star Wars trilogy
• Avatar sequels being pushed back by Disney
• Marvel Studios starting to develop a NOVA film

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Carrie: http://bit.ly/2JoIKmA
• Terrence: https://ind.pn/2H87YCY
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2VDir2t (Blame T’ara)

TRAILERS

• It: Chapter Two
• Watchmen
• Spider-Man: Far From Home