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The conversation delves into the fallout of the Supergirl movie, the box office disaster, creative leadership and talent evaluation, and rumors and speculations about the future of the DCU. The conversation delves into the state of the DCU, the decline of DCU projects, the risk of Green Lantern, James Gunn's impact on the DCU, the future of Man of Tomorrow, the concerns of Matt Reeves, the potential of Clayface, and the discussion of female-led IP projects.
Takeaways
Supergirl movie's disastrous performanceIssues with creative leadership and talent evaluationRumors and speculations about the future of the DCU DCU projects are facing a decline in quality and audience reception.The potential of female-led IP projects is being closely monitored for their impact on the industry.Chapters
00:00 Supergirl Fallout23:30 Creative Leadership and Talent Evaluation38:50 Rumors and Speculations44:10 The Future of Man of Tomorrow52:07 The Concerns of Matt Reeves01:00:22 The Potential of Clayface01:09:48 Female-Led IP Projects -
Welcome back to a brand new episode of the NerdGen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian are going straight into our spoiler review for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Is this the movie that puts dirt on the coffin for James Gunn's new DCU?
In this video:
An Indefensible Failure: Brian breaks down why he believes this is one of the worst and most offensive efforts in the superhero genre, calling out the lazy storytelling and wasted potential of Krypton.The Sci-Fi Channel Gunn Knockoff: We discuss the atrocious, dark visual choices and why the constant pop-music needle drops made the movie feel like a cheap TV imitation of Guardians of the Galaxy.Ignoring the Comics: We read the shocking quote from director Craig Gillespie admitting he purposefully did not look at Tom King's vivid comic book run when creating the film's aesthetic.Disastrous Box Office: With projections putting the opening weekend under $40 million, we look at how Supergirl is struggling to even surpass Sony's Morbius.The WB Sale & Peter Safran's Delusion: We analyze Peter Safran's recent comments about David Ellison's set visit, and why it is blatantly obvious that the new ownership will fire the current regime and clean house.Subscribe for weekly nerd culture deep dives and comic book movie reviews!
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Welcome back to a massive Marvel Roundup episode of the NerdGen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down the incredible new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the massive ticket sales projections, and why Tom Holland might just destroy Avengers: Doomsday at the box office.
In this video:
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Reaction: We dive into Destin Daniel Cretton's practical Spidey visuals, the Hulk's appearance, and Kevin Feige's promise that this is a return to Peter Parker's classic, street-level roots.Is Spidey Bigger Than Doomsday?: With opening day ticket records potentially breaking $50 million, we discuss why Brand New Day feels fresh while Avengers: Doomsday is starting to show its age like the '98 Bulls.Shang-Chi 2 is Dead: Destin Daniel Cretton gives a cryptic update on the sequel. We explain why his promotion to Spider-Man essentially shelves Shang-Chi for the foreseeable future.The X-Men Reboot Strategy: Writer Lee Sung Jin reveals Kevin Feige's new "character-first" approach for the X-Men. We discuss why leaning into the "soap opera" drama of the Claremont comics is exactly what this franchise needs.X-Men Casting Rumors: Discussing the potential additions of Sadie Sink, Charles Melton, and Sydney Sweeney as Emma Frost.Will Cretton Replace Feige?: Pablo pitches the ultimate Marvel succession plan—could Destin Daniel Cretton take over the MCU?Subscribe for weekly nerd culture deep dives and comic book movie reviews!
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Welcome back to a special sports edition of the NerdGen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian celebrate the impossible: The New York Knicks are finally your NBA Champions! We break down their historic Finals run against the San Antonio Spurs and how they achieved the ultimate victory.
We dive deep into the unbelievable Game 4 comeback, where the Knicks erased a 27-point halftime deficit and turned into an unkillable "Michael Myers" squad. Brian discusses how Jalen Brunson cemented his superstar legacy by achieving in the "Land of the Giants," why OG Anunoby secured Finals MVP, and how the Knicks exposed the missing pieces in Victor Wembanyama's game.
Plus, we look at the Spurs' future with Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle, and what it means for lifelong Knicks fans to finally shed decades of heartbreak dating back to the Jordan and Ewing eras. Subscribe for weekly nerd culture news!
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Welcome back to a special "What We Are Watching" episode of the NerdGen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi epic, review an absolute masterpiece of a martial arts film, and discuss Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man Noir!
In this video:
Disclosure Day Review: Brian went to the theater to see Spielberg's highly anticipated UFO film, Disclosure Day. Is it the spiritual successor to Close Encounters, or are critics artificially inflating the score? We discuss why Spielberg's current era feels like watching "Michael Jordan on the Wizards" and why its $43 million opening box office spells trouble with Toy Story on the horizon.The Odyssey vs. The Critics: Why we predict critics will heavily over-score Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey just to spite the fans complaining about the casting backlash.Ryan Coogler's X-Files: Why Disclosure Day actually made us way more excited for Ryan Coogler's upcoming X-Files reboot!The Furious is an Action Masterpiece: Brian reviews The Furious, a jaw-dropping martial arts film starring Joe Taslim and Yayan Ruhian, directed by Kenji Tanigaki. We discuss why major franchises like Batman, Daredevil, and Shang-Chi desperately need to hire this choreographer immediately.Spider-Man Noir Review: We discuss Nicolas Cage's black-and-white Spider-Man Noir series. Did the show lose its steam by focusing too much on the horror and mutation origins instead of its "Maltese Falcon" pitch?What's Next on TV: We look ahead at a packed summer TV schedule, including Taylor Sheridan's Lioness Season 3, X-Men '97 Season 2, The Agency, and Batman: Caped Crusader.Subscribe for weekly nerd culture deep dives and comic book movie reviews!
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Welcome back to a DC Roundup episode of the Nerd Gen Report (NerdJ Report)! This week, Pablo and Brian break down the final trailer for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, James Gunn's bold claims about the action in Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and Robert Pattinson's surprising frustration with playing Batman!
In this video:
Supergirl Box Office & Budget Rumors: The final Supergirl trailer is out, but tracking points to a soft 47M–65M opening weekend. We discuss the conflicting budget reports and Craig Gillespie's quote suggesting James Gunn practically co-directed the movie.Superman: Man of Tomorrow Leaks: Set videos reveal Lex Luthor's comic-accurate, light-up suit. Plus, James Gunn hypes that two fight scenes in the movie are contenders for the best he's ever put on screen.Are We Fatigued With the DCU?: Brian admits the magic is gone and compares the upcoming DCU slate to the lame-duck releases of Dark Phoenix and Aquaman 2. What happens if James Gunn's contract isn't renewed in 2027?Is Adria Arjona Playing Wonder Woman?: She has been heavily training, but we theorize she is secretly playing Wonder Woman instead of the rumored Maxima.Robert Pattinson's Batman Frustrations: Pattinson defends his grueling 3:00 AM workout routine against the haters, confirms The Batman Part II will feature 11 straight weeks of night shoots, and complains that playing Batman didn't open more doors for him in Hollywood.Pattinson on The Odyssey: A quick story from Pattinson on why the actors on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey set looked like they had just "been to war". -
Welcome back to a massive Marvel Roundup episode of the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down Charlie Cox's shockingly honest comments about Daredevil Season 1, Robert Downey Jr. declaring the MCU is back to "Phase Zero," and the frustrating death of Shang-Chi 2!
In this video:
Daredevil's "Ben Affleck" Mistake: Charlie Cox finally admits that the original creative direction for Daredevil: Born Again felt like they were repeating the mistakes of the Ben Affleck movie. Plus, we discuss the time jump and Kingpin's Puerto Rico exile coming in Season 3.Phase Zero & Doomsday: Robert Downey Jr. and Joe Russo admit they can't top Avengers: Endgame and are officially treating Doomsday as a "Phase Zero" reset to earn your trust back. Ebon Moss-Bachrach also admits the multiverse script is incredibly confusing.The X2 Trauma & Kevin Feige: Alan Cumming reveals the X2: X-Men United cast was "bonded in trauma". We dive into how Bryan Singer's dangerous set literally forced the studio to hire a young Kevin Feige to babysit him.Shang-Chi 2 is Dead: Why is Simu Liu being relegated to cameos in Marvel Zombies and Wonder Man? Plus, Tony Leung's amazing story about arguing with director Destin Daniel Cretton over the fight choreography.How The Odyssey Saved Spider-Man: Tom Holland explains how Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey forced a 6-month delay for Spider-Man: Brand New Day—and why that delay ultimately saved the movie.X-Men '97 Season 2 Trailer: The trailer is here for a July 2nd release! We discuss the visuals and wait for Beau DeMayo's inevitable reaction to his rewritten story -
Welcome back to the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down their spoiler review for Travis Knight's live-action Masters of the Universe (He-Man) movie! Did it capture the magic of the 80s cartoon, or is it too meta for its own good?
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A Goofy Meta-Comedy: We discuss the film's confusing tone. Why did they try to replicate the goofy humor of Thor: Love and Thunder? Plus, we call out the writers for including too many inappropriate anatomy jokes in a movie meant to sell toys to kids.The Alan Ritchson Debate: Was Nicholas Galitzine the weakest link? Pablo explains why he didn't buy Galitzine's physique or "feats" of strength, and why a massive actor like Alan Ritchson would have been the better choice.Jared Leto's Skeletor: Despite the baggage of the actor, we admit that Leto delivered a highly entertaining, cartoon-accurate Skeletor. Plus, praise for Camila Mendes' standout performance as Teela and Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms.Trailer Spoilers & Missing Battle Cat: Brian rants about Amazon spoiling the first transformation in the trailers, and the unforgivable sin of not showing Cringer transform into Battle Cat in the finale!The Perfect Final 5 Minutes: Why the last five minutes of the movie—featuring the classic cartoon theme, the goofy running animation, and Orco's "Today We Learned" post-credit scene—was absolute nostalgic perfection.Box Office Disaster: The movie opened to a horrific $54 million globally against a $200 million budget. Why this guarantees we won't be getting the She-Ra sequel teased in the credits. -
Welcome back to another episode of the Nerd Gen Report! In this "What We Are Watching" segment, Pablo and Brian catch up on the latest streaming shows, theatrical releases, and massive superhero news!
In this video:
Sebastian Stan is Two-Face: We react to Sebastian Stan's comments confirming he is officially playing Harvey Dent and Two-Face in the upcoming Batman sequel
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Milly Alcock's Supergirl Backlash: Brian calls out the new Supergirl actress for proudly admitting she didn't bother to watch Wonder Woman, Black Widow, or Captain Marvel to prepare for her role
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Man on Fire Series Review: Why Yaya Abdul-Mateen II's take on Creasy lacked the ferocity and rage of Denzel Washington's masterpiece. We discuss why Hollywood needs to stop typecasting Yaya in remakes
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Citadel Season 2 is a Disaster: Brian absolutely goes off on Amazon's $300 million season of Citadel. Why this Joe Russo-directed mess makes us very nervous for the action choreography in Avengers: Doomsday
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The Michael Biopic Nears $1 Billion: Michael is about to cross the billion-dollar mark! We discuss the inevitable sequel, the "Making of Thriller" pitch, and why Janet Jackson's upcoming project could be the next massive hit
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What Else We're Watching: Pablo reviews the historic New York Knicks playoff run and Netflix's Hulk Hogan: The American Dream documentary. Plus, Brian reviews In the Gray, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, and highly recommends the British crime drama Legends -
Welcome back to another episode of the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian dive into their spoiler-free review of the highly anticipated The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. Did it bring the magic of Star Wars back to the big screen, or is franchise fatigue finally setting in?
In this video:
The Fatigue is Real: Brian admits he fell asleep in the theater and explains why having three seasons of a TV show completely robbed this movie of its cinematic magic
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Dave Filoni's Ego Trip: Why Brian is officially "out" on Dave Filoni's stewardship of Star Wars, specifically calling out the director for putting himself in the movie twice
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The Best Scene in the Movie: We highlight Grogu's solo adventure sequence. Why this movie is a 4-star experience for kids, even if it's only a 3-star movie for adults
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Box Office Expectations: With a $160 million global opening, the film is tracking to finish around $400 to $450 million. We discuss why Disney is perfectly fine with this "new standard" and why Star Wars may never hit $2 Billion again
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The 10-Year Vault Solution: Brian pitches his drastic solution to save the major IPs: shut down all live-action Star Wars and Marvel projects for 10 years to make audiences actually miss them
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Ludwig Göransson's Incredible Score: Why the film's musical score is the one truly special element that beautifully blends John Williams' classic orchestra with new, original synthesizers
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Welcome back to another episode of the NerdGen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian dive into "The Void" to review Mortal Kombat 2, track the historic box office run of the Michael biopic, and mourn the "death" of our favorite 80s IPs.
In this video:
Mortal Kombat 2 Spoiler-Free Review: Brian breaks down why the sequel is a massive upgrade over 2021. We discuss Carl Urban’s "cocky" Johnny Cage, the tournament format, and why the martial arts choreography still falls short of Neo vs. Agent Smith
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Michael's Billion Dollar March: The Michael biopic is crossing $600M and heading for $1B+. We discuss why IMAX is kicking other movies out to bring Michael back and how the international market is exploding
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The He-Man Disaster: Why Masters of the Universe is looking like a $200M write-off. We discuss the "goofy" trailer, the "CGI-heavy" world of Eternia, and why it failed to capture the Dune or Avatar vibe it needed
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Voltron Goes Straight to Streaming: Amazon confirms Voltron won't get a theatrical release. Is this the end for Thundercats and other 80s reboots?
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The Future of Adaptations: Why video game movies like Zelda are replacing the 80s "dinosaurs" in Hollywood
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What We're Watching: Quick hits on Man on Fire, Citadel, and Christopher Nolan's upcoming choices for The Odyssey -
Welcome back to the Nerd Gen Report! In this week's Marvel Roundup, Pablo and Brian break down their spoiler review for the brand new 51-minute Marvel Spotlight special, The Punisher: One Last Kill!
In this video:
An Incomplete Bridge: Why this 51-minute special felt incredibly rushed. We discuss the impossible task of bridging Frank Castle's Netflix origins with his upcoming role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while also catering to new audiences.The "John Wick" Debate: Pablo explains why the action felt way too much like a John Wick clone, while Brian defends the tactical reloads, realistic damage, and the evolution of Frank's combat style.Justice for Curtis: We rant about the baffling decision to kill off Curtis off-screen without any explanation, tossing away one of the most important emotional anchors from the Netflix series.Escape from Little Sicily: Why the portrayal of the Nucci crime family's neighborhood felt like an apocalyptic warzone straight out of Escape from New York or The Warriors. Why didn't Daredevil, Spider-Man, or the Avengers step in?Karen Page's Cameo: Discussing Deborah Ann Woll's brief return as a hallucination.Final Scores: Both Pablo and Brian give the special a highly disappointing 2 out of 5.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Pablo Falling Asleep During the Special 1:45 - Brian's Review: Why the Special Felt Incomplete 3:10 - The Great Debate: Did it Feel Too Much Like John Wick? 6:15 - Defending the Action, Tactical Gear & Realistic Damage 8:20 - Trying to Bridge the Netflix Show to Brand New Day 11:50 - Retconning Frank's Purpose & The Nucci Crime Family 15:30 - The Disrespectful Off-Screen Death of Curtis 18:15 - Deborah Ann Woll's Hallucinatory Cameo 20:00 - The Apocalyptic "Escape From New York" Setting 23:30 - Final Scores: We Both Give it a 2 out of 5
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Welcome back to The Void on the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down the divisive reactions to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, shocking Star Wars streaming ratings, and the growing trend of TV finales heading to the big screen!
In this Episode
The Odyssey Trailer Reaction: We discuss the epic Cyclops design, but why are fans so divided over Matt Damon's American accent and modern dialogue? Plus, the influence of the Emily Wilson translation, and why we think this movie will fall short of $1 Billion.Michael Box Office & Spike Lee: The Michael biopic continues to dominate, crossing $500 million worldwide. We discuss Spike Lee's passionate defense of the film, and why audiences are treating it like a concert rather than a traditional biopic.Lanterns HBO Tone: Showrunner Chris Mundy compares the upcoming Lanterns series to The Sopranos and Game of Thrones.The Boys Finale in Theaters: Amazon is releasing the series finale of The Boys in cinemas 24 hours before streaming. Is this the future of television?Night Agent Ending: Season 4 will be the final season of The Night Agent.Star Wars Nielsen Ratings: A massive shocker! Andor is officially the #1 most-streamed Star Wars property of all time, outdrawing the original films! Meanwhile, The Mandalorian completely missed the top 10 overall list.What We're Watching: Brian reviews Dave Filoni's animated Darth Maul: Shadow Lord, and Pablo warns against watching the Rachel movie Send Help while on an airplane! -
Welcome back to a Marvel Roundup episode of the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale, the surprising return of The Defenders, and some hilarious IMAX drama regarding the next two Avengers movies!
In this Episode
Daredevil Finale Review: We break down the Season 2 finale! Why the A Few Good Men courtroom scenes were a massive highlight, and why Kingpin's "Godzilla" rampage through City Hall was a bridge too far.The Defenders Return: Luke Cage's Alias Investigations is officially reopened! Plus, we discuss Finn Jones returning to set as Iron Fist, and why he desperately needs an Enter the Dragon-style martial arts sequence to win the fans back after his past controversies.Showrunner Spoilers: We read direct quotes from Daredevil showrunner Dario Scardapane teasing a massive pivot back to Frank Miller-era street-level stories for Season 3.Wonder Man Season 2: It's officially happening! We discuss quotes from the creators confirming they won't force the show into the wider MCU, and why keeping the 6-episode binge format is the best move.Secret Wars IMAX Drama: Marvel just announced IMAX exclusivity for Secret Wars years in advance. Why? Because Avengers: Doomsday got completely boxed out of IMAX screens by Dune 3!Russo Brothers on Spoilers: Joe Russo speaks out on how they handle Doomsday leaks, and we predict the first trailer will drop in front of The Mandalorian & Grogu. -
Film Entities: Michael (2025 Biopic), Lionsgate, Graham King (Producer), John Branca (Executive Producer).
Cast & Crew Discussed: Jafar Jackson (Michael Jackson), Colman Domingo (Joe Jackson), Nia Long (Katherine Jackson), Larenz Tate (Berry Gordy), Miles Teller (John Branca)
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Key Themes: Box Office Tracking ($219M opening, 1Bpotential),TheBeatlesCatalogPurchase(45M to $750M), The Deleted Third Act, Audience Theater Experience (Costumes, Dancing)
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Nerd Gen Report Pitches:
Alternative Michael Project: A Netflix documentary series focusing episode-by-episode purely on the creation of the Thriller album
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Fancast: Jafar Jackson should be cast as Bruce Leroy in a remake of The Last Dragon
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Box Office Predictions: The film opened to an absolutely massive $219 million globally
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Final Scores & Fancasting: Pablo and Brian both give the film a 2.5 out of 5
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In this week's Marvel Roundup on the Nerd Gen Report, Pablo and Brian break down a massive week of MCU news! We review Daredevil: Born Again Episode 6, unpack Kevin Feige's shocking retcon of the MCU timeline, and debate who should be the next Wolverine!
In this video:
Daredevil & Jessica Jones: We review Episode 6! Krysten Ritter returns as Jessica Jones, but why is she losing her powers? Plus, Matt and Fisk share a brilliant "Dark Knight" style fight sequence of pure resignation.Did Fisk Kill Vanessa?: Breaking down the tragic theory that Kingpin actually caused Vanessa's death by dismissing the nurse to give her pineapple juice.Karen Page's Breaking Point: Karen screams at Matt for putting his mission above the people who love him. Will Bullseye's presence push her to finally cross the line?.Erasing the Multiverse Saga: Kevin Feige claims Avengers: Doomsday will pick up right after Endgame. We discuss why ignoring Kang and Phase 4 is a huge risk, and why the Russo Brothers' Endgame theatrical re-release feels like a total cash grab.No Wolverine in the X-Men?: Rumors suggest Marvel's new X-Men lineup will NOT feature a new Wolverine. We explain why this is the smartest move they could make, considering Hugh Jackman is still signed on for four more projects.Casting the New Logan: Pablo boldly pitches Timothée Chalamet as the next Wolverine, while Brian argues for One Piece actor Callum Kerr.Deadpool 4 Update: Ryan Reynolds says he will never do a solo Deadpool movie again.Marvel's VFX Layoffs: Why Marvel firing visual development head Andy Park and shifting to contract teams is the exact shakeup the studio needs to finally compete with the visuals of Dune 3 and Top Gun: Maverick. -
In this week's Marvel Roundup on the Nerd Gen Report, Pablo and Brian break down a massive week of MCU news! We review Daredevil: Born Again Episode 6, unpack Kevin Feige's shocking retcon of the MCU timeline, and debate who should be the next Wolverine!
In this video:
Daredevil & Jessica Jones: We review Episode 6! Krysten Ritter returns as Jessica Jones, but why is she losing her powers? Plus, Matt and Fisk share a brilliant "Dark Knight" style fight sequence of pure resignation.Did Fisk Kill Vanessa?: Breaking down the tragic theory that Kingpin actually caused Vanessa's death by dismissing the nurse to give her pineapple juice.Karen Page's Breaking Point: Karen screams at Matt for putting his mission above the people who love him. Will Bullseye's presence push her to finally cross the line?.Erasing the Multiverse Saga: Kevin Feige claims Avengers: Doomsday will pick up right after Endgame. We discuss why ignoring Kang and Phase 4 is a huge risk, and why the Russo Brothers' Endgame theatrical re-release feels like a total cash grab.No Wolverine in the X-Men?: Rumors suggest Marvel's new X-Men lineup will NOT feature a new Wolverine. We explain why this is the smartest move they could make, considering Hugh Jackman is still signed on for four more projects.Casting the New Logan: Pablo boldly pitches Timothée Chalamet as the next Wolverine, while Brian argues for One Piece actor Callum Kerr.Deadpool 4 Update: Ryan Reynolds says he will never do a solo Deadpool movie again.Marvel's VFX Layoffs: Why Marvel firing visual development head Andy Park and shifting to contract teams is the exact shakeup the studio needs to finally compete with the visuals of Dune 3 and Top Gun: Maverick. -
Welcome back to The Void on The Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down an epic week of trailer drops and exclusive CinemaCon 2026 footage from Warner Bros., Universal, and Amazon!
In this video:
Street Fighter Trailer Reaction: We love the tournament format and faithful costumes, but why did they spoil all the special finishing moves
? Plus, why Warrior star Andrew Koji is our top pick to take over the role of Shang-Chi
Adria Arjona as Maxima: She is confirmed for James Gunn's Superman, but Brian explains why taking this role is a massive risk and bad career advice
. Was she robbed of playing Wonder Woman?
Godzilla Minus Zero Teaser: Reacting to the brilliant, mysterious teaser and that crazy shot of Godzilla next to the Statue of Liberty
. Can the director pull it off again with a $25 million budget?
Clayface's Horror Movie: The CinemaCon description of the Clayface movie sounds like a 10/10
. We discuss the terrifying practical effects and why this R-rated approach could save the DC universe
The Hunt for Gollum Recasts Aragorn: Viggo Mortensen refused to be de-aged, so Jamie Dornan is taking over as Aragorn!We debate if this movie is a terrible idea for WB
Game of Thrones' First Movie: Aegon's Conquest is heading to the big screen with a massive $200M budget. Is this a guaranteed hit?
Tom Cruise's "Digger": Tom Cruise goes totally unrecognizable with a prosthetic nose and receding hairline
. Is he finally making another run at a Best Actor Oscar?
Dune 3 & Supergirl Footage: Dune 3 promises massive, intense war sequences
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James Bond Rumors: MGM shoots down the rumor that 21-year-old Lewis Partridge is the next 007 -
In this episode of The Nerd Gen Report, Pablo and Brian break down their spoiler review for Super Mario Galaxy! Did it live up to the massive hype of the first movie? We discuss the box office, the expanding Nintendo Cinematic Universe, and why the adults and kids in the audience had totally different reactions.
The Breakdown:
A Step Down from the First?: Brian explains why he found the movie slightly boring, noting that it felt more like a rushed Disney story rather than an immersive video game homage
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Mario Takes a Backseat: Why did Mario feel useless in his own movie? We discuss how he had very little to do outside of a few jumping sequences and one-liners
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Yoshi & Star Fox Cameos: Breaking down Donald Glover's appearance as Yoshi and Glen Powell as Star Fox. We discuss why both characters felt half-baked, specifically noting that Star Fox didn't even get a proper flying set piece
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The Box Office Drop: The movie opened to $373M globally, but we predict it will fall short of the first film's $1.4 billion total
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The Nintendo Cinematic Universe: We criticize the studio for rushing to expand the universe without properly setting up spin-offs like Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong
. Plus, our hopes for the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie directed by Wes Ball
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Visual Highlights: Praising the 3D depth of the crumbling house sequence and the return of the retro 2D side-scrolling graphics
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The Ultimate Verdict: Why Pablo dropped his score from the first film, and why Brian gave it a 2.5 out of 5 from an adult's perspective, even though the kids in the theater were applauding
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In this episode of The Nerd Gen Report, Pablo and Brian break down a massive week of comic book television! We review the jaw-dropping mid-season finale of Daredevil, the emotional weight of Invincible Season 4, and discuss the new direction for Marvel's X-Men reboot.
In this video:
Daredevil's Shocking Cliffhanger: Is Vanessa Fisk actually dead? We debate Vincent D'Onofrio's comments and the comic-book accurate theory that she might return with amnesia
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Bullseye Unleashed: Wilson Bethel is finally getting to play a fully realized Bullseye
. We discuss his unhinged code of protecting dogs and diner workers
, and whether the Tarantino-style use of Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" during his fight sequence worked or felt out of place
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Amateur Batman?: Why Daredevil's brief, awkward action intervention at the end of the episode left us wanting more
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Invincible's Superman Dilemma: How Invincible Season 4 is brilliantly tackling the exact moral dilemma and emotional fallout that Zack Snyder skipped over at the end of Man of Steel
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Omni-Man's Apology Tour: Nolan's hilarious and dark journey across the galaxy trying to repair relationships with people he previously buried alive or trapped
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The Best Voice Cast on TV: Praising Clancy Brown's hilarious cameo as Damien Darkblood taking Mark to hell, and Peter Cullen still crushing it
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The Mutant Saga Begins: Breaking down quotes from director Jake Schreier and Kevin Feige about the upcoming X-Men reboot
. We discuss why exploring civil rights themes is a massive tightrope that needs a maestro like Ryan Coogler to succeed
, and the rumors of Sadie Sink playing Jean Grey
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