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Spider-Man Breaks Records, Mahershala Ali Out for Blade, Ellison's WB Bid Trouble
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The Nerdpocalypse breaks down Spider-Man: Brand New Day's historic opening, shattering box office records for the biggest Tuesday ever and cementing the film's dominant theatrical run. Dave Bautista is now in talks to play Kratos in Amazon's God of War live-action series. David Jonsson has been cast as T'Challa's son in Black Panther 3, set for a December 2028 release; we unpack what the very odd response from some about this news.
Ryan Gosling officially is starring in a Ghost Rider project with Mephisto and possibly Rosamund Pike attached with early buzz on Marvel's supernatural corner of the MCU. Mahershala Ali has exited Marvel's Blade entirely, the latest setback for a project that's been stuck in development hell for years. We break down why and what comes next. David Ellison's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has hit serious obstacles, with implications for the entire industry landscape.
Plus trailers for Matchbox, Fall 2: Deadpoint, Neuromancer, Lanterns, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Avengers Doomsday. All your franchise news and trailer breakdowns in one episode!
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).
Ryan Gosling officially is starring in a Ghost Rider project with Mephisto and possibly Rosamund Pike attached with early buzz on Marvel's supernatural corner of the MCU. Mahershala Ali has exited Marvel's Blade entirely, the latest setback for a project that's been stuck in development hell for years. We break down why and what comes next. David Ellison's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has hit serious obstacles, with implications for the entire industry landscape.
Plus trailers for Matchbox, Fall 2: Deadpoint, Neuromancer, Lanterns, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Avengers Doomsday. All your franchise news and trailer breakdowns in one episode!
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).