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After 20 years of development hell, Metal Gear Solid is finally becoming a movie with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein attached, and Hideo Kojima doesn't appear to be part of the production. Netflix greenlights Extraction 3 with Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba returning for summer 2026 production in Sydney and Europe, continuing Tyler Rake's story from the Extraction 2 cliffhanger. In a stunning admission, Disney and James Cameron are discussing making future Avatar movies "cheaper and shorter" after Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $1.4 billion with insiders calling the franchise "culturally exhausted" despite the massive box office. Jonathan Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell six feet through an unsecured window on the set of his Daily Wire action movie comeback vehicle, with Kilcoyne requiring stitches across both hands; the incident sparked a crew strike after over half the production team walked off citing safety concerns including falling props, black mold, missing oversight, and a special effects supervisor with a prior explosives conviction, while producers responded by saying they "don't negotiate with communists." Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlights RoboCop series reboot for Prime Video under new TV chief Peter Friedlander, with Peter Ocko as showrunner and James Wan executive producing, reviving the franchise after years in development limbo and previous failed attempts at legacy film sequels. Plus: Cameron potentially passing Avatar franchise to younger director or finishing the story as novels, Lipovsky and Stein's hot streak includes Gremlins 3 and animated Venom movie, and the question of whether Avatar 4 and 5 need to happen after $6.7 billion across three films. Every story is either franchise resurrection, franchise exhaustion, or production chaos.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).

The 2026 Oscars happened. We break down the winners, snubs, and surprises. Plus: A24 is remaking Bloodsport with Michaela Coel writing and directing (yes, really). Max Landis got his G.I. Joe script rejected by Paramount. David Zaslav is walking away with $887 million from the WBD sale to Paramount while everyone else loses their jobs.Also: Trailers for Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Dune 3, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. WTF segments from JayTeeDee (Edit That Out podcast), and this week's Checked Out: Inside the Manosphere.Let's break down the chaos.🏆 TOPICS - SECTION 1: OSCARS & MAX LANDIS🎬 Oscar Results (2026):The Academy Awards happened. We discuss:- Best Picture winner [from BBC article]- Acting winners- Snubs and surprises- Ceremony highlights/lowlights- Why the Oscars still matter (or don't)- Trends in this year's winnersFull results: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33jkvmzl4ko📝 Max Landis G.I. Joe Script Rejected:Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra) wrote a G.I. Joe script. Paramount passed. This is the second time Landis has had a G.I. Joe script rejected by a studio. Why does he keep trying? Why does no one want his G.I. Joe movie? We discuss the Max Landis problem, his history, and why Hollywood keeps almost-but-not-quite giving him chances to return after the Me Too revelations.Source: Deadline🎭 TOPICS - SECTION 2: BLOODSPORT REMAKE & ZASLAV'S PAYDAY🥋 Michaela Coel in Bloodsport Remake (A24):This is a real headline: Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) is starring in an A24 remake of Bloodsport (1988). The Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts classic. Remake. A24. Michaela Coel. Our reaction: What? Why? How? Also... we're intrigued!Bloodsport (1988) is a perfect schlocky action movie. Can you remake it? Should you? With Michaela Coel's dramatic talent and A24's arthouse sensibility, this could either be something totally unexpected.Source: Variety💰 David Zaslav's $887 Million WBD Payout:David Zaslav, the CEO who destroyed HBO Max, canceled Batgirl, and laid off thousands of workers, is walking away from the WBD sale to Paramount with $887 million. Nearly $900 million. While everyone else loses their jobs. This is late-stage capitalism. This is why people are radicalized. This is obscene. We break down the WBD-Paramount merger, Zaslav's golden parachute, and why this is everything wrong with the entertainment industry.Source: That Park Place🎬 TRAILERS:🕵️ Jack Ryan: Ghost War:New Jack Ryan series/film. Discuss based on trailer—John Krasinski and core cast from the series returning, what is the future of the franchise?Watch: https://youtu.be/MNeoJI82BHI🪐 Dune 3:Dune: Messiah confirmed. Denis Villeneuve returns. The saga continues. We break down the trailer, what to expect, and whether Part 3 can match the first two films.Watch: https://youtu.be/3_9vCamtuPY🕷️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day:New Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. "Brand New Day" title suggests a new direction. Trailer feels very different with a new director, and that's a good thing.Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TZMtslA3UY🎙️ ABOUT THE NERDPOCALYPSE:The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering film, TV, gaming, and pop culture. Hosted by [Your Names], we break down the news, trailers, and entertainment that matters to nerds everywhere.New episodes every weekSubscribe for weekly breakdowns.📺 Clips & Shorts posted throughout the week💬 Join the conversation in the comments© 2026 TNP Studios / The NerdpocalypseThe 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).

Hollywood is consolidating at lightning speed and franchises are expanding everywhere — but not everyone's happy about it.This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast: Game of Thrones is getting a theatrical movie (yes, really), the God of War TV series creator just called his the upcoming show "dumb" and "terrible," based on seeing a first image released and Paramount just won a $110 billion bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery, beating out Netflix in one of the biggest media mergers in history. **GAME OF THRONES MOVIE** Warner Bros is officially developing a Game of Thrones theatrical film. After the divisive final season and the House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms successes, HBO is betting big that audiences will return to Westeros on the big screen. We break down what this could mean for the franchise, whether fans will show up after Season 8's backlash, and if this signals a new era of prestige TV-to-film adaptations. **GOD OF WAR SERIES - CREATOR CALLS IT "DUMB AND TERRIBLE"** The God of War TV series for Amazon Prime just got its first look, and the game's creator David Jaffe is NOT holding back. He went on record calling the show "dumb" and "terrible," criticizing Amazon's approach to adapting the beloved PlayStation franchise. We discuss what went wrong with the image release. **PARAMOUNT WINS $110 BILLION WBD BIDDING WAR** In one of the largest media mergers in history, Paramount has signed a $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, beating out Netflix in a months-long bidding war. This massive consolidation means: HBO Max and Paramount+ are merging into one streaming platform - Warner Bros film slate now under Paramount control - Major concerns about release schedule conflicts and studio layoffs - Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos explains why they pulled out of the bidding We break down what this means for streaming competition, theatrical releases, legacy franchises (DC, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings), and whether this signals the end of the streaming wars or just a new phase of mega-consolidation.Trailers: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, Scary Movie 6, and Mortal Kombat 2Industry analysis: Are we entering an era of 3-4 mega-studios controlling everything? From franchise expansion to industry consolidation, Hollywood is changing fast. We're breaking it all down.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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return for a short show to talk about Jason Momoa starring in an upcoming Helldivers movie by Justin Lin, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for another movie in their "Mummy" series in 2028, Dan Tractenberg (Predator: Badlands) signs a first look deal with Paramount, trailers for "War Machine," and "The Adventures of Cliff Booth."CHECKED OUTThe Bald BrothersTOPICS - Section 1Jason Momoa to star in “Helldivers” for 2027 by Justin LinBrendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz to return for another “Mummy” movie in 2028TOPICS - Section 2‘Predator: Badlands’ Filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg Signs First-Look Deal With ParamountThe Apple officially acquired “Severance”TRAILERSWar MachineThe Adventures of THE ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTHThe 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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Martin Lawrence's return to stand-up, God of War tv series casting, first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for the upcoming Tomb Raider series, McG is rebooting Baywatch, White House is mad about Star Trek having women in it, 50 Cent building a huge G-Unit Studio in Louisiana, big shakeups over at Lucasfilm, and much more!CHECKED OUTMartin Lawrence: Y’all Still Know What It IsTOPICS - Section 1God of War casting has begunKratos, SifFirst look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider seriesMcG to help reboot “Baywatch” seriesTOPICS - Section 2Now the White House is commenting on Star Trek because they are very serious50 Cent’s Studio Plans $124 Million Investment In Louisiana ComplexBig shakeup over at Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is outWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/fortdaniteTerrence: https://tinyurl.com/thepeetapesJay: https://tinyurl.com/chignontuskThe 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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Roofman, Marty Supreme, Sebastian Stan joins The Batman sequel, opposite Robert Pattison, Tom Cruise worked on the latest Star War film, is Jordan Peele coming to work in the MCU to work on Blade?, discussion on the four Avengers: Doomsday trailers that have hit theaters, trailers for Wonder Man, The Death of Robin Hood, They Will Kill You, and much more. CHECKED OUTRoofman Marty SupremeTOPICS - Section 1Sebastian Stan is officially joining The Batman 2 opposite Robert PattisonBarry Keoghan Expected To Return As JokerWhy are we still doing this?TOPICS - Section 2Tom Cruise is now involved in the future of Star WarsJordan Peele May Reportedly Make An MCU Movie, Is It ‘Blade’?Let’s talk about the four teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday so farCapThorX-MenBlack Panther/F4WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/foryamzJay: https://tinyurl.com/bubsberstTRAILERSWonder ManThe Death of Robin HoodThey Will Kill YouThe 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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Bugonia, first look and tease trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter adaptation, Quentin Tarantino goes after Paul Dano for some strange reason, James Gunn makes a really great point on the upcoming Supergirl, Paramount attempts a hostile takeover of WB, our first Supergirl trailer, and much more!CHECKED OUTReady or NotBugoniaTOPICS - Section 1Street Fighter First lookPostersQuentin Tarantino Names the ‘Weakest’ Actor in HollywoodDaniel Day-Lewis leads growing list of actors defending Paul Dano against Quentin Tarantino criticismTOPICS - Section 2James Gunn says Supergirl gets to do something not done much beforeParamount attempts hostile takeover for WBWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/itsbitsyJay: https://tinyurl.com/dedbeatcomradTRAILERSStreet FighterSupergirlThe 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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss a little more about the Predator franchise, Frankenstein (2025), One Battle After Another, The Beast in Me, new Stargate series coming to Amazon, The Simpsons has a new dedicated channel on Disney+, David Fincher's American Squid Game filming in 2026, live-action trailer for Moana, and much more.CHECKED OUTPredator Badlands (quick conversation)Frankenstein (2025)One Battle After AnotherThe Beast in MeTOPICS - Section 1New Stargate series in the works at AmazonThe Simpsons get dedicated channel on Disney+, streaming show in order 24/7TOPICS - Section 2David Fincher’s American Squid Game to film in 2026WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/bounciiJay: https://tinyurl.com/tylefrogTRAILERSMoana (live action)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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Slow Horses, The Chair Company, The Lost Bus, The Last Frontier, The Materialists, Peacemaker season 2 finale, Task series finale, Jim Carrey in talks to star in The Jetsons live-action movie, Laurence Fishburne expresses serious interest in playing Charles Xavier in the X-Men reboot in the MCU, upcoming 'Avatar' documentary, Tron: Ares dooming Jared Leto's leading man position in movies, trailer for 'Send Help,' and more.CHECKED OUTSlow HorsesThe Chair CompanyThe Lost BusThe Last FrontierThe MaterialistsPeacemaker - Season 2 finaleTask - Series finaleTOPICS - Section 1Jim Carrey in Talks to Star in ‘The Jetsons’ Live-Action MovieLaurence Fishburne wants to play Charles Xavier in MCU's version of the X-MenTOPICS - Section 2 ‘Avatar’ Documentary Set at Disney+ About the Making of James Cameron’s Blockbusters‘Tron: Ares’ May Mark End of Jared Leto’s Franchise-Leading DaysWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/scrtchsnffJay: https://tinyurl.com/rurkinsTRAILERSSend HelpThe 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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Marvel Zombies, Peacemaker's big season 2 plot reveal and cameo, WWE wrestler in talks to play Jason Vorhees, James Gunn on bringing Creature Commandos into live-action, The Simpsons are getting a second movie, AI actor Tilly Norwood provokes justifiable outrage from Hollywood actors, Trump doubles down on nonsensical 100% tariffs on foreign films while giving not a shred of actual details on how that would even work, and much more!CHECKED OUTMarvel ZombiesPeacemakerTOPICS - Section 1Wrestler in talks for classic horror roleJames Gunn comments about bringing in Creature Commandos to live-actionThe Simpsons are headed back to the movie theatersTOPICS - Section 2So-called AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood provokes outrage from Hollywood's real actorsTrump doubles down on 100% tariffs on foreign filmsWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/sxftrlJay: https://tinyurl.com/antmougeThe 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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss how to end "The Boys" correctly, The Emmy awards, Joseph Kosinski's Miami Vice remake, Daredevil: Born Again season 3 status, Stallone advocated for de-aging himself to be a Rambo prequel, She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany calls for fans to boycott Disney+ over Jimmy Kimmel removal, Gretchen Felker-Martin fired from DC Comics for her comments about Charlie Kirk, trailer for the Anaconda remake starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black, and much more!CHECKED OUTThe StudioTOPICS - Section 1The EmmysJoseph Kosinski to reboot “Miami Vice”Daredevil: Born Again Officially Greenlit for Season 3, Shooting Starts Next YearTOPICS - Section 2Stallone pitched de-aging himself for Rambo prequelShe-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany Calls On Fans To Boycott Disney+Red Hood Writer Gretchen Felker-Martin stands by statements on Charlie KirkWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/scurvyjohansonJay: https://tinyurl.com/teefeesesTRAILERSAnacondaThe 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).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss The Thursday Murder Club, The Roses, 28 Years Later, Call of Duty movie in the works, Sophie Turner is officially leading Tomb Raider series at Amazon, Street Fighter movie news is something, is Jack Bauer coming back?, The Rock finally taking the right acting path, James Gunn drops announcement for Superman sequel: 'Man of Tomorrow' for 2027, trailers for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Cut, Marvel Zombies, and much more.CHECKED OUTThe Thursday Murder ClubThe Roses28 Years LaterTOPICS - Section 1Call of Duty movie in the worksSophie Turner is officially leading the Tomb Raider series by Phoebe Waller-BridgeStreet Fighter movie updateIs Jack Bauer returning?TOPICS - Section 2Jordan Peele’s Next Movie After ‘Nope’ Removed From 2026 Release by UniversalThe Smashing Machine receives 15min standing ovation at CannesSee what trying does for your career!James Gunn announces Superman sequel “Man of Tomorrow” for 2027WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/illadvceJay: https://tinyurl.com/dumngaTRAILERSTron: Ares (Only here because this trailer is really bad, want to discuss it)28 Years Later: The Bone TempleThe CutMarvel ZombiesThe 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).