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Major news surrounding The Batman: Part II! Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help complete filming on the highly anticipated Robert Pattinson Batman sequel after director Matt Reeves temporarily stepped away to attend to an ongoing family matter. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the latest developments surrounding The Batman 2, why Soderbergh is joining the production, and what this means for the future of Matt Reeves' Batman universe. According to Warner Bros. and DC Studios, Soderbergh will work closely with Reeves, the cast, and the crew to complete the final weeks of principal photography while preserving Reeves' creative vision. With The Batman: Part II already experiencing multiple delays and currently scheduled for February 18, 2028, could this unexpected production change affect the movie's release date? Robert Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne, alongside a cast that includes Colin Farrell, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Andy Serkis, and Jeffrey Wright. With expectations incredibly high following the success of the first Batman movie, fans are eager to see what happens next. We're wishing Matt Reeves and his family the best during this time. Would releasing four Beatles biopics simultaneously be a brilliant theatrical event or a risky strategy that could overwhelm audiences? Over at DC Studios, the upcoming Mister Miracle animated series has reportedly found its lead actors! #TheBatman2 #TheBatmanPart2 #Batman #MattReeves #StevenSoderbergh #RobertPattinson #DCStudios #DCU #JamesGunn #Netflix #BelaBajaria #PeterRice #TheBeatles #SamMendes #MisterMiracle #BigBarda #Darkseid #Alien #BrianDuffield #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 00:00 The Show Starts & Opening Banter. 9:03 Steven Soderbergh To Help Finish The Batman Part 2. 22:18 Cash App. 25:02 Trending Update. 30:28 DCU's Mister Miracle Animated Series Sets It's Leads. 41:43 Fincher Exit & Narnia Reshoot Reports Emerge. 50:26 Sony's Beatles Films On The Same Day? 1:00:43 Q&A 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod • Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. • Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. • Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

The first reactions to DC Studios' Clayface are here, and the early buzz is surprisingly strong! After concerns about disappointing ticket pre-sales and opening weekend box office projections, the upcoming R-rated DCU horror movie is receiving praise for its gruesome body horror, disturbing visuals, and a potentially breakout performance from Tom Rhys Harries. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the first Clayface reactions, including comparisons to classic horror films like David Cronenberg's The Fly and Sam Raimi's Darkman. Following the events of WandaVision and Agatha All Along, VisionQuest continues the story of White Vision as he searches for his identity and humanity. With James Spader returning as Ultron, could this series become one of Marvel Television's biggest surprises? #Clayface #ClayfaceMovie #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #TomRhysHarries #MikeFlanagan #TheFly #Batman #VisionQuest #WhiteVision #PaulBettany #Ultron #JamesSpader #MarvelStudios #MCU #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod • Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. • Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. • Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

BE PART OF Trending http://www.ourshowistrending.com We hit our initial goa but now with Schmoedown 16 looming, sneakers, t-shirts and the pilot, we need to hit that goal of 340! We wnat to do the best version of the Schmoedown and Trenidng possible. See what works for you today! Godzilla minus zero is a highly anticipated movie. Does it hold up ot the first? Kristian saw it and will give his thoughts. Does it have a shot at an Oscar? Carrie dropped and what are the ciritcs saying about the series. This and more with Kristian and Rocha on todays KHS! #godzilla #minuszero #monsters #oscars #academyawards #carrie Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod • Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. • Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. • Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. • Hyperlink this in the YT/Social/Podcast descriptions • Include your code on the screen as well & pinned comment • Review the "AD" disclosure requirements based on FTC legal regulations here: http://ftc.gov/influencers

Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg are coming back to Transformers! Paramount is developing the next live-action Transformers movie, with Steven Spielberg returning to oversee the creative direction of the franchise and Michael Bay reportedly in talks to get back behind the camera. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss what this means for the future of Transformers, whether returning to the style of the original movies is the right move, and if Michael Bay is the filmmaker Paramount needs to bring the franchise back to blockbuster status. The original Transformers movies became massive worldwide events, but the franchise has gone through several different creative directions since Bay stepped away from directing after Transformers: The Last Knight. Could putting Spielberg and Bay back at the center of Transformers be exactly what the franchise needs? What should the next Transformers movie look like? Should Paramount embrace the huge action and spectacle of the original Bay movies, or combine that scale with the character-driven approach audiences responded to in Bumblebee? Then we turn to DC Studios' Clayface. Early box office tracking has the upcoming R-rated DCU horror movie opening somewhere around $23 million to $33 million domestically. On the surface, that doesn't sound particularly impressive for a DC movie — but there's one HUGE factor that changes the conversation. Clayface reportedly only cost around $40 million to make. Could Clayface prove that DC Studios doesn't need every comic book movie to be a $200 million blockbuster? If James Gunn and Peter Safran can produce smaller, genre-driven DC movies at controlled budgets, a $23 million opening could actually represent a very different kind of success. We discuss whether Clayface could become the blueprint for lower-budget DCU movies, what it needs to make worldwide to succeed, and whether strong reviews and Halloween timing could push the movie beyond its current projections. SPONSORS: FACTOR: Let's eat real. Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. RUGIET: Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment. 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/

Avengers: Endgame is officially back on top! After its massive Endgame Encore theatrical re-release, Marvel Studios' Avengers epic has reportedly passed Avatar to once again become the highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the historic box office achievement, the success of Avengers: Endgame Encore, and what this says about the current strength of the Marvel brand heading into Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Years after its original release, audiences returned to theaters in huge numbers for Endgame. Does this prove that excitement for the Avengers is fully back? And if Endgame can generate this kind of attention again, just how enormous could Avengers: Doomsday become when Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom? Then we turn to some potentially huge DC Studios news. Man of Tomorrow is reportedly receiving positive early word, while new details suggest David Ellison is backing James Gunn and Peter Safran's 10-year plan for the DCU following the massive changes surrounding Warner Bros., Paramount and Skydance. That's an important development for the future of DC. After months of questions about whether new ownership could alter James Gunn's plans, is the DCU finally getting the long-term stability it needs? We discuss Man of Tomorrow, the future of Superman, and what Ellison's reported support could mean for Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the rest of the DC Universe. Warner Bros. also has a potentially massive financial problem with Digger. The movie could reportedly lose the studio around $150 million. What went wrong, and what does another expensive box office disappointment tell us about the state of theatrical movies in 2026? Meanwhile, The Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past has reportedly been paused by Skydance. Is this simply a normal reassessment following the merger, or are we already seeing David Ellison reshape Warner Bros.' upcoming slate? And finally, Clayface is tracking toward a roughly $23 million opening weekend. That number might initially look concerning for a DC movie, but the film's budget and expectations could make the situation much more complicated. Does Clayface need a massive opening to be considered successful? #AvengersEndgame #Avengers #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #Avatar #AvengersDoomsday #AvengersSecretWars #DoctorDoom #RobertDowneyJr #ManOfTomorrow #Superman #JamesGunn #DCU #DCStudios #DavidEllison #Clayface #LordOfTheRings #Digger #BoxOffice #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 00:00 The Show Starts 02:21 James Gunn and Frank Grillo 06:56 Trending/Schmoedown Update 11:03 Avengers Endgame Is The Highest-Grossing Movie Of All Time! 19:52 Factor & Rugiet 23:15 Digger & Box-Office. 47:27 Man of Tomorrow is Receiving Positive & Future of DCU 1:03:16 Q&A 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ SPONSORS: FACTOR: Let's eat real. Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. RUGIET: Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment.

It's Kristian Harloff's birthday! Join us for a special Kristian Harloff Show birthday stream as we celebrate with the community, hang out, talk movies, take your questions, and break down some HUGE entertainment news! And we've got plenty to talk about today. Is Avengers: Secret Wars getting delayed? New reports claim production on Marvel Studios' massive Multiverse Saga finale may not begin until 2027, raising questions about whether the movie can still make its planned release date. On today's birthday edition of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest Avengers: Secret Wars production news, what a potential delay could mean for Marvel Studios, and whether giving the Russo Brothers more time might actually be the best possible decision. With Avengers: Doomsday setting the stage for Secret Wars and Marvel preparing one of the biggest superhero crossovers ever attempted, should Marvel rush to meet a release date — or take as much time as necessary to get Secret Wars right? K-Pop: Demon Hunters 2 is also getting a major theatrical push, with the sequel reportedly heading to movie theaters before streaming. Is this another sign that streaming companies are realizing the value of theatrical releases? Then there's potentially massive Hollywood news: the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is reportedly set to close next week. After months of speculation, legal battles, and questions about the future of Warner Bros., Paramount, HBO and DC Studios, one of the biggest entertainment deals in years may finally be nearing completion. We'll discuss what happens next and what the new company could mean for DC Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount, HBO, and some of Hollywood's biggest franchises. Finally, we're taking a closer look at Warner Bros.' 2026 box office performance. What worked? What failed? And what lessons will the studio take into this new era? Come hang out with Kristian and the crew as we talk Marvel, DC, Star Wars, movies, television, Hollywood, and whatever else comes up during the birthday stream. Bring your questions, join the conversation, and help us celebrate another year of The Kristian Harloff Show! And yes, we're definitely debating whether Marvel should be worried about Avengers: Secret Wars. If production really isn't beginning until 2027, Marvel has a massive undertaking ahead of it. But after everything riding on Doomsday and Secret Wars, taking extra time may be exactly what the MCU needs. Happy Birthday, Kristian! 🎂 #KristianHarloff #KristianHarloffShow #HappyBirthdayKristian #BirthdayStream #AvengersSecretWars #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #DynamicDuo #Batman #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #KPopDemonHunters2 #WarnerBros #Paramount #MovieNews #HollywoodNews Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/kristian! #squarepod Download the Kalshi app and use code KRISTIAN to get $20 when you trade $20. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BECOME A MEMBER & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Get exclusive perks by joining this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7BZTnHihGgs7XZmXEBirjA/join

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Could Elle Fanning become the MCU's new Mystique? Marvel Studios is reportedly looking at several actresses to play Raven Darkhölme/Mystique in the upcoming X-Men reboot, with Elle Fanning among the names reportedly being considered. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss the latest X-Men casting rumors, whether Elle Fanning would be a good choice for Mystique, and how Marvel Studios' new mutant roster is beginning to come together. After years of Jennifer Lawrence and Rebecca Romijn playing the character, what should Marvel do differently with its version of Mystique? The MCU's X-Men continues to be one of Marvel's most anticipated upcoming projects, and every new casting report gives us another potential clue about the direction Marvel is taking with the reboot. How important will Mystique be to the first movie, and could she become a major recurring character throughout Marvel's mutant saga? Then we turn to The Batman. Robert Pattinson says his version of Batman wouldn't fit into James Gunn's DCU. Fans have debated for years whether Pattinson's Dark Knight should eventually become the DCU Batman, but Pattinson himself seems to think the universes simply don't belong together. Is he right? Should Matt Reeves' Batman remain completely separate, and what does this mean for The Brave and the Bold and the search for the DCU's Bruce Wayne? We're also discussing a fascinating new television project from Terence Winter, who is adapting Jay Stratton's memoir Out of the Shadows into a series centered on investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). The biggest discussion today is the continuing development of Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot. If Elle Fanning really is being considered for Mystique, could she follow Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence and put her own stamp on one of the franchise's most recognizable mutants? We're also tackling the continuing Robert Pattinson/DCU Batman debate. Pattinson doesn't believe his Batman belongs in James Gunn's universe — and he may have a point. Does keeping the ReevesVerse separate give both versions of Batman a better chance to succeed? If you're a fan of X-Men, Mystique, Elle Fanning, Marvel Studios, MCU, Batman, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, James Gunn, DC Studios, or the latest movie and television news, this episode is for you! #XMen #Mystique #ElleFanning #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #Batman #TheBatman #TheBatmanPartII #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #JamesGunn #DCU #DCStudios #MovieNews #TVNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #warbyparker #ad

The Batman Part II is apparently going in a VERY different direction. Robert Pattinson is opening up about Matt Reeves' highly anticipated Batman sequel, calling the movie incredibly ambitious and a "real left turn" from The Batman. So what exactly is Matt Reeves planning for Bruce Wayne's next chapter? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down Pattinson's latest comments and what they could mean for The Batman Part II. After Sebastian Stan compared the experience to The Godfather Part II, expectations surrounding the sequel are getting enormous. Could Matt Reeves actually deliver a Batman sequel that surpasses the original? We also have some fascinating Star Wars discussion after George Lucas opened up about why he ultimately walked away from the franchise he created. Lucas had plans for another Star Wars trilogy but realized it would require roughly another decade of his life. We discuss his decision, the sequel trilogy that eventually followed under Disney, and how different Star Wars might look today if Lucas had stayed. Then there's Blade. Mahershala Ali is speaking very candidly about Marvel Studios' failure to get his Blade movie made. After spending years attached to the project, Ali agrees with Kevin Feige's own assessment that failing to make the movie was one of his biggest failures. What went wrong with Blade, and how did Marvel spend years developing a movie with a two-time Oscar winner without ever getting cameras rolling? The biggest question today is what Matt Reeves is actually planning for The Batman Part II. Pattinson says the sequel takes a major left turn from the first film while still retaining elements of what made The Batman work. Considering how secretive Reeves has been about the story — combined with Pattinson and Sebastian Stan's increasingly huge teases — could The Batman Part II become something completely different from what fans are expecting? We're also discussing George Lucas' fascinating comments about leaving Star Wars, Mahershala Ali finally opening up about the collapse of Marvel Studios' Blade, the latest Nightwing casting report, and Brad Bird's Ray Gunn. If you're a fan of The Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Batman, George Lucas, Star Wars, Blade, Mahershala Ali, Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you! #TheBatmanPartII #TheBatman #Batman #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #DC #DCStudios #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Blade #MahershalaAli #kevinfeige #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #warbyparker #ad

🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger may have just cleared one of its biggest remaining hurdles! Paramount and state attorneys general have reportedly reached a settlement that will allow the massive Warner Bros. merger to move forward. What happens next, and what could this mean for some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest development in the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, what the settlement means for the deal, and the enormous questions surrounding the future of Warner Bros., Paramount, HBO, DC Studios, and their respective movie and television franchises. One of the biggest questions is obviously DC Studios. What happens to James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU once the merger is finalized? Could Paramount's leadership change the current strategy, or will Gunn and Safran continue building their DC Universe as planned? Meanwhile, Supergirl has found new life on streaming. The DC movie is reportedly the #1 movie on HBO Max, but Warner Bros. isn't revealing exactly how many people are watching. Does its streaming performance change the conversation surrounding the movie after its disappointing theatrical run? If you're a fan of Warner Bros., Paramount, DC Studios, James Gunn, Resident Evil, Supergirl, Marvel Studios, Avengers: Secret Wars, Narnia, Daniel Craig, Alan Ritchson, Helldivers, or the latest Hollywood news, this episode is for you! #WarnerBros #Paramount #DCStudios #DCU #JamesGunn #ResidentEvil #Supergirl #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #AvengersSecretWars #CaptainMarvel #Narnia #DanielCraig #AlanRitchson #Helldivers #MovieNews #HollywoodNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #warbyparker #ad

Is Paramount actually preparing to move out of Hollywood? One of the most iconic studios in the history of the entertainment industry could be facing a massive change, with new reports raising questions about Paramount's future in Hollywood. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest Paramount developments, what a potential move could mean for the studio, and how the ongoing changes surrounding the company could impact the larger entertainment industry. There's also a major update surrounding the Paramount merger, as the Department of Justice reportedly backs Paramount in the latest dispute involving the merger bond. With billions of dollars and the future of some of Hollywood's biggest franchises potentially at stake, where does everything stand now? Zack Snyder is also looking back at his time running the DCEU. Snyder discusses losing control of his DC universe, Joss Whedon's Justice League, and his surprising involvement consulting on James Gunn's Superman. Years after the SnyderVerse ended, what does Snyder think about everything that happened, and where does he stand with the new DC Studios leadership? If you're a fan of Paramount, Warner Bros., DC Studios, James Gunn, Zack Snyder, Superman, Justice League, HBO, Netflix, or discussions about the changing Hollywood landscape, this episode is for you! #Paramount #Hollywood #WarnerBros #DCStudios #DCU #JamesGunn #ZackSnyder #Superman #JusticeLeague #SnyderVerse #HBO #Netflix #MovieNews #HollywoodNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSOR: #CASHAPP PARTNER: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. 🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/

We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ The Batman Part II is being compared to The Godfather Part II, and that's one massive claim. Sebastian Stan is teasing Matt Reeves' Batman sequel and comparing its potential to one of the most celebrated sequels in movie history. Could Robert Pattinson's second Batman movie actually surpass The Batman? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss Stan's comments, what they could tell us about the scope and direction of The Batman Part II, and why expectations continue to rise for Matt Reeves' return to Gotham. What does the sequel need to accomplish to take Bruce Wayne's story to another level? We're also diving into some intriguing DCU Flash speculation. The People vs. Gorilla Grodd has reportedly added two villains connected to The Flash, raising an obvious question: Could the Scarlet Speedster actually appear? If James Gunn's DC Studios is starting to build out Flash's rogues gallery, how long will it be before we finally meet the DCU's Barry Allen? Plus, we're breaking down the biggest winners from the 2026 Emmy Awards and discussing the shows, actors and surprises that dominated television's biggest night. There's also a major development in the animation world as Netflix and Skydance Animation end their deal. What happened, and what could this mean for the future of Skydance's animated projects? And Shōgun Season 2 has officially wrapped filming. After the enormous success of the first season, expectations are high for the next chapter of FX's acclaimed series. The biggest question today is whether The Batman Part II can actually live up to a comparison with The Godfather Part II. Matt Reeves has had years to develop the next chapter of Robert Pattinson's Batman story, and expectations are becoming enormous. We're also discussing whether The People vs. Gorilla Grodd could quietly be setting up the DCU's new Flash, the biggest results from the 2026 Emmys, the end of Netflix and Skydance Animation's partnership, and the latest update on Shōgun Season 2. If you're a fan of The Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Sebastian Stan, The Flash, Gorilla Grodd, James Gunn, DC Studios, the Emmys, Netflix, or Shōgun, this episode is for you! #TheBatmanPartII #TheBatman #Batman #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #SebastianStan #TheFlash #GorillaGrodd #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #Emmys #Emmys2026 #Shogun #Netflix #MovieNews #TVNews #KristianHarloffShow

🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Marvel Studios has reportedly found its Warren Worthington III, with Gen V star Asa Germann cast as Angel in the upcoming MCU X-Men reboot! With the original five mutants continuing to take shape alongside Christopher Abbott's Charles Xavier and Adam Driver's Mister Sinister, Marvel's Mutant Saga is building massive anticipation. But how will Angel fit into Jake Schreier's vision for the team, and what does this mean for the future of the X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the newest MCU X-Men casting news, what Asa Germann brings to the role of Angel, and how Marvel is assembling its next era of mutant storytelling. Over at DC, Matt Reeves has officially renewed his overall television deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and Warner Bros. Television. Does this re-up open the door for The Penguin Season 2 starring Colin Farrell, or will Reeves and HBO pivot to brand-new Gotham City spin-offs to bridge the gap leading into The Batman Part II? Plus, Cody Walker has sparked intense debate by suggesting modern AI technology—rather than physical body doubles—could be used to bring Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner back for the final Fast and Furious movie if his daughter Meadow approves. Is using generative AI to resurrect deceased actors a touching tribute for a franchise finale, or does it cross an ethical line that Hollywood shouldn't touch? We debate the future of digital recreation, the state of DC's Batman Epic Crime Saga, and Marvel's mutant rollout! If you're a fan of Marvel Studios, the MCU, X-Men, Angel, The Batman Part II, The Penguin, Matt Reeves, DC Studios, Fast and the Furious, and the latest movie news, this episode is for you! #XMen #Marvel #MCU #MarvelStudios #Angel #WarrenWorthingtonIII #AsaGermann #Mutants #ThePenguin #TheBatmanPartII #MattReeves #DCStudios #DCU #Batman #FastAndTheFurious #PaulWalker #BrianOConner #FastForever #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSORS: RUGIET: Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment. FACTOR: Let's eat real. Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026.