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