Episode Details

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

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 r