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The article discusses the possibility of Captain America having children in future Marvel media, particularly in relation to  Avengers: Doomsday . It speculates on how this development could impact the MCU storyline and the character's legacy. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/captain-america-children-marvel-media-mcu-avengers-doomsday/   to read or listen to the article. Powered b...

New DC comic series featuring Lobo, Deathstroke, and Batwoman are set to launch in 2026. This announcement signals an expansion of the DC Comics universe with new titles focused on these popular characters, promising fresh stories and adventures. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/lobo-deathstroke-batwoman-new-dc-comic-series-2026/   to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread...

The article "Mighty Nein Origins Comics Are a Must-Read for Critical Role Fans" recommends the  Mighty Nein Origins  comic series as essential reading for fans of  Critical Role . It highlights how these comics delve into the backstories of the beloved characters, offering deeper insights into their pasts and motivations before they joined the Mighty Nein. Visit  https://nerdis...

The first teaser trailer for the  Street Fighter  movie, released at The Game Awards, features a star-studded cast including Noah Centineo as Ken, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoai as Akuma. The film, directed by Kitao Sakurai and set in 1993, promises a hyper-kinetic martial arts spectacle with iconic moves and global locations. It also includes...

James Gunn, director Craig Gillespie, and star Milly Alcock discussed the upcoming  Supergirl  film, emphasizing that it will present a darker, more imperfect hero compared to Superman[ 2 ]. Gunn noted that female superheroes are often portrayed as perfect, but Supergirl will have "baggage and demons," making her journey unique for a superhero movie[ 2 ]. The DCU's  Supergirl  ...

Jason Momoa's first look as Lobo in the DCU's  Supergirl  trailer confirms his perfect casting, showcasing his uncanny resemblance to the alien bounty hunter with long black hair and glowing red eyes[ 4 ]. Momoa has reportedly campaigned to play Lobo since James Gunn took over DC Studios, showing great enthusiasm for the role[ 4 ]. Lobo, known for his irreverence and anti-hero tendencies...

A teaser trailer for the DCU's  Supergirl  has been released, introducing Milly Alcock as a darker, grunge-inspired Kara Zor-El who is nothing like her cousin, Superman[ 3 ]. The trailer, set to Blondie's "Call Me," shows Kara celebrating her 23rd birthday alone and deeply affected by the destruction of Krypton, stating, "He sees the good in everyone, and I see the truth"[ 3 ]. The tease...

Following the success of  28 Years Later  and the upcoming  28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , Sony is developing a third  28 Years Later  film[ 5 ]. Alex Garland is set to write the screenplay, and Cillian Murphy is in talks to star, potentially returning to a leading role[ 5 ]. While Murphy will appear in  The Bone Temple , a third movie could further explore his cha...

The new trailer for  LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight , set to release on May 29, 2026, showcases a "Heroes & Villains" theme, incorporating various iterations of Batman, his rogues' gallery, and the Bat-Family from across different media. The game will feature characters and styles from the Christopher Nolan films, Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher movies, Matt Reeves'  The Batma...

Robert Downey Jr. playfully mocked Gwyneth Paltrow's perceived lack of knowledge about the Marvel Cinematic Universe during an interview with Tom Holland, specifically regarding the "three Spider-Men" moment. When Holland mentioned filming with all three Spider-Men, Downey Jr. quipped that Paltrow would likely be unaware, a recurring joke stemming from her past confusion about her co-stars and spe...

Bryan Fuller's debut feature film,  Dust Bunny , is a dark magical realist horror film starring Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver, centered on an eight-year-old girl who believes a monster under her bed ate her family. The film, which Fuller describes as personal and terrifying, originated from a dream and evolved from a series to a feature, with Mikkelsen praised for his complex performanc...

Letterboxd is launching a new "Video Store" platform in December, allowing users to rent rare, hard-to-find, and undistributed films on an à la carte basis. This digital library aims to function like a virtual video store, with curated "shelves" based on user watchlists and reviews, featuring festival standouts, long-sought-after titles, restorations, and limited-time releases. The service will be...

A24 has released the trailer for  The Drama , a new film starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. The movie centers on Sam (Pattinson) and Chloe (Zendaya), two former best friends and collaborators whose relationship fractured after Sam betrayed Chloe, causing her to lose an Oscar. Years later, their paths cross again at a prestigious festival, forcing them to confront their past. The film is d...

Lush has collaborated with the  Wicked  film duology to release a Fiyero-inspired Scarecrow body scrub. This exfoliating scrub, designed to hydrate and smooth the skin, is part of a larger collection of  Wicked -themed products from Lush. The product is inspired by Fiyero's character and the Scarecrow from the  Wizard of Oz , offering fans a thematic way to engage with the film...

A unique cinematic event dubbed "The Hopocalypse" is scheduled for October 2026, featuring a special double feature of  Five Nights at Freddy's 2  and Bryan Fuller's horror film  Dust Bunny . This pairing promises a night of terror, with  Five Nights at Freddy's 2  continuing the jump-scare-filled saga of the haunted animatronics, and  Dust Bunny  offering a dark...

Mutant has announced an exclusive vinyl soundtrack release for Rian Johnson's upcoming film,  Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery . The soundtrack will feature the film's score by Nathan Johnson, and is available for pre-order, with specific details about variants and release dates to be announced. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/wake-up-dead-man-vinyl-soundtrack-releasing-from-mut...

Rian Johnson's  Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery  is praised as a masterful, darkly comedic, and intellectually stimulating whodunnit, with Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc facing his most challenging case yet. The film, which is set in a gothic manor and features a murder that seems impossible, is described as a "puzzle box within a puzzle box" that delves into themes of greed, legacy,...

The extended editions of  The Lord of the Rings  trilogy are returning to movie theaters for a limited engagement in 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of  The Fellowship of the Ring . Fans will have the opportunity to experience Peter Jackson's epic films, including  The Fellowship of the Ring ,  The Two Towers , and  The Return of the King , on the big screen wi...

DC and Marvel are collaborating on a new  Superman/Spider-Man  crossover comic event set for 2026. The series will feature a multiversal team-up between the two iconic heroes as they face a threat that spans both universes. This marks a significant joint venture between the two comic book giants, promising a major event for fans of both franchises. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article...

The original, unaltered 1977 cut of  Star Wars  will return to movie theaters for a limited release on February 19, 2027, celebrating the film's 50th anniversary. This marks the first wide theatrical release of George Lucas' original cut in over forty years, as it has not been commercially available since 2006. The announcement on the official  Star Wars  site confirms rumors o...

The article states that  Avengers: Endgame  will return to movie theaters on September 25, 2026, ahead of the release of  Avengers: Doomsday  on December 18, 2026[ 1 ]. This re-release could help  Avengers: Endgame  potentially reclaim the all-time global box office record from  Avatar [ 1 ]. Additionally, the re-release might serve an artistic purpose by allowin...

Laurence Fishburne has revealed that filming  The Matrix  was "physically painful" and "arduous," contrasting it with the perceived ease of the sequel,  The Matrix Reloaded . He explained that the initial film required extensive training for the actors to learn martial arts and wire work, which was a completely new and demanding experience for him. Fishburne particularly highlighted...

The  Peaky Blinders  movie, officially titled  Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man , is confirmed to be released in the summer of 2026. Cillian Murphy is set to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby. The film will be directed by Tom Harper, who previously helmed episodes of the original series, with series creator Steven Knight writing the screenplay. A teaser poster for the movie has also...

Netflix has acquired Warner Bros. and HBO Max in an $82 billion deal, creating a massive new entertainment conglomerate. This acquisition means that Netflix will now own iconic franchises such as the DC Universe, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and the entire HBO and Cartoon Network libraries. The move positions Netflix as a dominant force in the streaming landscape, potentially leading to a...

Cynthia Erivo has addressed the online discourse surrounding Elphaba's "sex cardigan" in  Wicked: For Good , particularly during the intimate scene with Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey). Erivo explained that the intention behind the cardigan and the scene was to show a softer, more comfortable, and human side of Elphaba, removing her "armor" to portray her as worthy of love and intimate moments, rath...