Author: Vince Hoover

"SuperBeard" Vince Hoover and the real NerdDom 101 bring you the latest stories in the Nerdosphere!

James Gunn says ‘Don’t get too attached’. The writer/director behind the highly successful Guardians of the Galaxy films is taking his first shot at a DC property with The Suicide Squad. This sequel/soft reboot is set to bring his unique talents to WB and DC and usher in a new era of films for the companies. Now, Gunn has released a full cast list, but from his ominous caption, he plans to take the ‘suicide’ portion of the Squad pretty seriously, and not everyone is making it out alive. View this post on Instagram Don’t get too attached.…

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The Disney Plus Streaming Service hasn’t even been released worldwide yet, and fans are already clamoring for it in droves. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe series, Star Wars shows, the immense Disney library, and every Simpsons episode ever, the service seems like a no brainer. Add on it’s very inexpensive price, half that of Netflix, and Disney seems to already be hitting a home run here. But, thanks to some new information, it may just turn into a grand slam. Currently, the Disney+ service is beta streaming in the Netherlands to test the waters. Turns out, there are some landmark…

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Robert Pattinson has been a controversial choice to be the latest man to don the Dark Knight’s cape and cowl, but regardless of how you feel, his is our next Batman. Matt Reeves is bringing the Caped Crusader back to theaters in a brand new solo outing, with Pattinson in the lead role. He joins a pantheon of stars who have all worn the tights, whether excellently or to a very large chagrin. One of the most touted actors to ever play The Batman is Christian Bale, who starred in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy. One of the ‘perks’…

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Matt Reeves is bringing a new version of the Dark Knight to the big screen. Looking to focus more on the ‘World’s Greatest Detective’, mental aspect of the character, Reeves has made a somewhat controversial casting choice in Robert Pattinson. It is also suspected that Batman’s Rogues Gallery of villains will have quite a presence in the film. Now, not only has the plot supposedly leaked out, but an interesting casting rumor is making waves as well! First off, Daniel Richtman, supposedly has the info on the plot. Take this with a grain of salt, as his ‘exclusives’ have about…

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Fans are still dealing with the fallout from the Disney/Sony split over Spider-Man. It would seem that Spidey’s time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is over, but for those that still want to see the Wall Crawler at his MCU best, the extended cut of Spider-Man: Far From Home is in theaters now. Many people are boycotting this re-release because of said split, but for those who just want to enjoy the Ole Web Head, it turns out that the extended scenes go beyond just the cut scenes from the trailer. However, if you don’t want to give Sony your…

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to create a very unique form of connected media when the Disney+ Streaming Service arrives. Now the MCU will not only consist of its films, but also several 6 hour mini series that will allow for an even more expansive form of story telling and character development. One such character coming is Kate Bishop, otherwise known as Hawkeye. Bishop takes up the mantle and eventually joins the Young Avengers. In the Hawkeye miniseries, we will see the original Hawkeye train and pass on the mantle (while dealing with the aftermath of Endgame) to Bishop.…

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After the immense connected storytelling of the first three phases in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, an unparalleled act in Hollywood history, it looked like Marvel really had nowhere to go but down. But, we were wrong. Marvel is changing the game once again, with the upcoming Disney+ Streaming service. By taking some characters and giving them a 6 hour miniseries on the service that will connect directly with the greater MCU, we’re going to get an even more diverse and deepened look into the vast world of superheroes. These shows will give minor characters a greater chance to shine. One…

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There has been a lot of turmoil over the collapse of the Disney/Sony agreement in regards to Spider-Man and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans are torn over who to blame, and what the future holds for the Web Swinger. And, while it will be hard for Marvel to try and explain away his sudden disappearance, although there’s a good theory on how to do so, Sony is looking to make the character their own again. And, actor Tom Holland seems to be on board with it. During an interview with GQ, Holland addressed the new dichotomy for his character and…

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We are just a week away from what promises to be the scariest movie of the year, and quite possibly the most terrifying sequel of all time, IT: Chapter 2. Telling the second part of iconic horror author Stephen King’s horrific demonic clown masterpiece, which takes place 27 years after the first, Chapter 2 brings back the Loser’s Club, all grown up, to Derry. And while the film will include a scene deemed ‘too much’ for the first film, there were two scenes that King really wanted. And he got one of them. Director Andy Muschietti spoke with Collider, and…

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The world is moving in the right direction when it comes to diversity. Entertainment is finding more and better ways to include people of different races, creeds, religions, and sexual orientations, without making the comedic stereotypes for a cheap laugh. One of the biggest movie companies in the world, Marvel Studios, is spearheading this with tons of inclusion in their films. Having multiple gay characters, Asian leads, women in powerful leading roles, and more, the studio is driving the bus to equality in Hollywood. And, even though he is no longer a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-man actor,…

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