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Send a text We track a week of big swings across comics, film, games, and TV: DC reschedules Clayface for Halloween, Alex Ross unveils an experimental Marvel project, and Disney names Josh D’Amaro CEO with Dana Walden as President and CCO. We share registry-worthy films, a MST3K reunion, and a heartfelt tribute to Catherine O’Hara. • DC reshuffles dates for Practical Magic 2 and Clayface  • Why a Halloween slot fits Clayface’s horror tone  • Alex Ross reveals Marvel Dimensions with format-shifting art  • Switch 2 rumor mill and notable third-party titles  • Disney succession: Josh D’Amaro to CEO, Dana Walden to President and CCO  • HBO’s Harry Potter series narrows to early 2027 window  • National Film Registry adds modern and classic standouts  • MST3K returns with the RiffTrax team and practical sets  • Spielberg completes the EGOT and industry milestones  • Daniel Stern case update and resolution  • Remembering Catherine O’Hara’s legacy across comedy and genre If you've gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, please head on over to multiverstonight.com, where you can find our Patreon and Kofi links, check our show notes, visit our T Public store, leave us some feedback and so much more Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text We break down a quiet news week with big implications: Lucasfilm leadership plans, DC’s careful path for Batman and Robin, Invincible’s return date, and Speedy Gonzalez sprinting back under Jorge R. Gutierrez. Quick personal updates, then straight to the stories that matter. • Lucasfilm succession with Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan • Kennedy’s stance on AI and artist protections • Preference to produce over executive leadership • The Brave and the Bold scripting by Christina Hodson • Damien Wayne’s arrival and tonal differentiation from Reevesverse • Release calendar shifts and Invincible Season 4 date • Speedy Gonzalez feature with Jorge R. Gutierrez • Cultural debate around legacy characters and reframing Please be sure to check us out on social media. We’re at BlueSky @multiversetom or on Threads, Facebook, and Instagram @multiversetonight. If you’ve gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, please head on over to multiversetonight.com where you can find our Patreon and Ko-fi links. Check our show notes, visit our TeePublic store, leave some feedback and more. I have a new review of the first two episodes of Star Trek Starfleet Academy—head on over there and read it for yourselves. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and share it with others. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text A rapid tour of the week’s geek news moves from Lego’s Smart Bricks for Star Wars and a record-shattering Action Comics No. 1 sale to sharp updates on Black Mirror, Disney’s live-action Tangled, and a Burton-led monster remake. We close with Godzilla Minus Zero and heartfelt tributes to Richard Dimitri and composer Guy Moon. • Lego and Disney unveil Smart Bricks with sensors, sound, and light for Star Wars sets • Record price for Action Comics No. 1 and why it matters to collecting • Charlie Brooker confirms Black Mirror’s return and creative approach • Tegan Croft and Milo Manheim cast in live-action Tangled with Michael Gracey directing • Tim Burton developing Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman with new writers • Godzilla Minus Zero dated with Takashi Yamazaki returning • Remembering Richard Dimitri’s screen career and stage roots • Honoring Guy Moon’s music legacy across animation and film • Social links and ways to support the show Please be sure to check us out on social media. We’re also on Blue Sky at Multiverse Tom, Threads, Facebook, and Instagram at Multiverse Tonight. If you’ve gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, please head on over to multiverstonight.com where you’ll find our Patreon and Ko-fi links. Check our show notes, visit our TeePublic store, and so much more. While you’re there, leave some feedback. Go ahead and hit that subscribe and like button and share us with others. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text A whirlwind tour through Star Wars Minis, Strange New Worlds’ finale reveals, DC’s Absolute surge, and the business of legacy IP from Peanuts to Archie. We weigh box office milestones, a 007 delay, and what TMNT’s toy shift means for collectors and kids. • Star Wars Minis launch as a kid-friendly gateway • Strange New Worlds adds Bones and Sulu in the finale • DC’s Absolute Universe drives sales and awards momentum • Brainiac casting sets stakes for Man of Tomorrow • Disney crosses $6B worldwide with a tight slate • IO’s 007 delay to May 2026 and editions overview • Sony boosts Peanuts ownership for global strategy • Archie teams with Oni for 2026 reimagining • TMNT toy license ends at Playmates, collectors implications We’re on BlueSky at multiversetom, Threads, Facebook, and Instagram at multiversetonight. If you’ve gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, please head on over to multiversetonight.com, where you can find our Patreon and Ko-fi links, check our show notes, visit our TeePublic store, and so much more. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button, share it with others. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text We race through a packed slate: Star Wars returns to theaters for its 50th, a new Old Republic game teases a distant horizon, Dogma escapes rights limbo, Disney bets big on AI, Netflix moves for Warner Bros Discovery, and we honor Jim Ward, Jeff Garcia, and Rob Reiner. Fast news, sharp context, and a candid closer on what this all means for fans and creators. • Star Wars 50th anniversary theatrical restoration and why it matters • New narrative-driven Star Wars game announcement and long timeline • Dogma 4K release and Kevin Smith project updates • Disney’s $1B OpenAI deal and Sora-powered fan video • Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and market impact • Tributes to Jim Ward and Jeff Garcia’s voice acting legacies • Rob Reiner’s reported death and career overview • Show wrap with links, socials, and support options Please be sure to check us on social media. We're on Blue Sky at Multiverse Tom, Threads, Facebook, and Instagram as well at Multiverse Tonight. If you've gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, head on over to the Multiverse Tonight. Regularly find our Patreon and Kofi links, check out our show notes, visit our Tee Public store, and so much more. Head on over to Multiverse Tonight and give us some feedback while you're on this video. Hit that subscribe button, share us with others. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text We share a quick update on Thomas’s recovery, then dive into a packed slate: Starfighter’s composer choice, a record-breaking Superman sale, a TMNT strategy reset, Henson’s milestone auction, a graphic history expansion, and Zootopia 2’s box office run. Big themes: how music defines new stories, how IP pivots, and how fan culture preserves its past. • Thomas’s health update and production schedule • Thomas Newman to score Starfighter post–Rise Of Skywalker • What a clean 9.0 Superman #1 sale signals for collectors • Paramount’s live-action TMNT pivot and project reshuffle • Revolutionary War trilogy adapted into graphic editions • Jim Henson archive auction highlights and preservation debate • Zootopia 2’s record-setting global opening and worldbuilding questions • Closing notes on where franchises succeed and stumble If you've gotten some value out of the show, you know, do you think I'm funny, I guess, and would like to pay it back, head on over to multiverse tonight.com where you'll find our Patreon and Kofi links, check our show notes, visit our tea public store, and so much more Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text A whirlwind of geek headlines spans V for Vendetta at HBO, a fresh Star Trek film without the Kelvin cast, and Black Panther 3 moving forward with Denzel Washington. We weigh nostalgia against novelty, call out pricing shifts, and honor the legacy of Dan McGrath. • HBO developing a V for Vendetta series with a modern political edge • Oscar Isaac signals openness to return as Poe with caveats • Paramount retires Kelvin Trek and greenlights a new standalone film • Lego reveals a $400 Enterprise‑D packed with TNG details • Court confirms Rod Roddenberry owns the original Enterprise model • Coogler confirms Black Panther 3 and Denzel Washington’s role • Gremlins 3 dated with Columbus writing and Spielberg producing • Highlander remake expands its starry cast • The Mummy sequel talks aim to reunite Fraser and Weisz • Bad Fairies adds Ncuti Gatwa to its animated musical • Paramount+ announces a price increase and UFC value pitch • Lucas Museum sets opening date and outlines massive collection • Sony acquires Labubu rights amid a blind‑box toy boom • Remembering Emmy‑winning Simpsons writer Dan McGrath Please be sure to hit that like and subscribe button We’re on Bluesky and Twitter at MultiverseTom, and on Threads, Facebook, and Instagram at Multiverse Tonight Head to Multiverse Tonight for Patreon and Ko‑fi links, show notes, and our TeePublic store If it’s your first time listening, subscribe and share us with others Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text Two mega-franchises landed this summer, and we brought in artist and writer Rick Stacey to pull back the cape. We start with Superman’s newest outing and ask a simple question with a thorny answer: when does reinvention enrich a legend, and when does it chip away at what makes the character feel true? From the collar and Kingdom Come-leaning emblem to David Corenswet’s earnest performance, we parse the choices that worked, the ones that nag, and why multiverse logic can both empower artists and blur brand identity. We also spar over Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, celebrate Rachel Brosnahan’s sharp, modern Lois, and weigh the Justice Gang’s cameos—fun in theory, uneven in execution. Supergirl’s hard edge tees up Woman of Tomorrow, but not without debate. Then we pivot to Fantastic Four First Steps, where a retro-future canvas finally gives us a real Galactus and a world that winks at Kirby without drowning in homage. The cast draws mixed marks: Vanessa Kirby brings steel and soul to Sue, Johnny sparks but needs room to breathe, Ben hits the heart if not the gravel, and Reed’s screen presence never fully sells the brilliant elasticity fans crave. We talk missed visual awe—where’s the mind-bending stretch that screams “Kirby scale”?—and smart choices like skipping the origin to get straight to team chemistry. Along the way, we tackle fandom’s endless Stan vs. Jack tug-of-war, praise Daredevil’s craft as a model for grounded storytelling, and consider how DC under James Gunn and a recalibrating Marvel can rebuild credibility in a multiverse era. If you care about casting, costume storytelling, and the thin line between nostalgia and novelty, this is your deep dive. Hit play, then tell us where you landed: which film felt most like the heroes you love? Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help more fans find the show. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text A fast tour through NYCC’s biggest reveals, from Batman Nightfall and Vertigo’s revival to Starfleet Academy with Stephen Colbert, major Star Wars publishing moves, and Marvel’s next waves. We weigh what matters, what’s hype, and what could reshape the next two years. • Batman Nightfall animated event details and creative team • Vertigo imprint revival with ten creator-owned series • DC–Marvel crossover reprints and new one-shots • Star Wars books, art volumes, and comics slate • Starfleet Academy casting, tone, and premiere timing • Marvel animation returns and comics event roadmap • Film buzz on The Jetsons, Ripley, and Jumanji • Host surgery update and schedule change Please uh be sure to check us out on social media. We’re at Blue Sky and Twitter at Multiverse Tom Threads, Facebook, and Instagram as well at Multiverse Tonight. And if you’ve gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, head on over to multiverse tonight.com where you’ll find our Patreon and Ko-Fee links. Check out our show notes, vis our Tee Public store, and so much more. And if this is your first time listening, go ahead and hit that subscribe button and share it with others. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text We mark 250 with a brisk tour through the week’s biggest geek headlines, from a Star Trek Enterprise Rose Parade float to Marvel and DC milestones, Magic: The Gathering’s bold crossovers, a new Simpsons movie date, and a record-setting EA buyout. Along the way, we weigh legacy, risk, and what makes nostalgia feel new. • Star Trek’s 60th anniversary float details and transporter illusion • Casting hopes for the Rose Parade appearance • Spider-Man: Brand New Day production pause and Tombstone casting • DCU streaming surge, Superman sequel focus on Lex, Brave and the Bold update • Macho Man Randy Savage biopic plans and producers • Magic: The Gathering 2026 roadmap with Star Trek, Marvel, Hobbit, and core sets • The Simpsons Movie 2 release date and finale speculation • EA’s $55B leveraged buyout stakes and player impact • Highlander reboot casting, delay, and lore focus • Mark Millar’s Conquered Kickstarter and scope • Afterlife with Archie at Disney+ and tonal promise • Fox cancels The Great North amid crowded animation slate Please be sure to check us on social media. We’re at Blue Sky and Twitter at multiverse tom, Threads, Facebook, and Instagram as well. If you’ve gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, head on over to multiverse tonight.com, where you’ll find our Patreon and Ko-fi links. Go ahead and hit that subscribe and share button and share us with others. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text Thomas talks about his upcoming surgery, Plus Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is approaching its end with a shortened fifth season, intended to lead into The Original Series. Showrunners Henry Alonso Myers and Akiva Goldsman aim for the series to conclude with Kirk's "first day on the job," focusing on the strongest elements of The Original Series rather than remaking "The Man Trap." Akiva Goldsman has pitched a spinoff concept called "Star Trek: Year One," which would explore Kirk's initial year as captain, though the immediate focus is on concluding Strange New Worlds. The series is expected to end with a significant reference or nod to an event from The Original Series, possibly the completion of the bridge crew. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is at the center of intensified sale speculation, with Paramount reportedly preparing a bid. Industry analysts believe a bid for WBD could trigger a bidding war, potentially involving Comcast, Amazon, and Netflix. WBD had planned to split into "Discovery Global" and "Warner Bros." in early 2026, a plan that could be disrupted by an acquisition. A Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. is rumored, potentially leading to job losses and a negative impact on theatrical distribution due to Netflix's focus on streaming. Mark Hamill explains his return as Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian Season 2 was to portray Luke as a Master Jedi at the "peak of his powers," a period not fully explored in the original films. Hamill praises Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni for their understanding of Star Wars. An Andor writer discusses the parallels between the show's theme of fascist takeover and real-world political pressures affecting Hollywood, citing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Stan Lee will appear as an AI-powered hologram at L.A. Comic Con (September 26-28), allowing fans to interact and converse with him. The technology behind the hologram aims to ensure fidelity to Lee's known statements and spirit. Zach Cregger is directing a new adaptation of Resident Evil for Sony Pictures, with Paul Walter Hauser and Austin Abrams attached. Amazon MGM Studios is developing a live-action movie based on the '80s animatronic toy, Teddy Ruxpin, with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's Seven Bucks Productions involved. The film is described as "'Sonic the Hedgehog' meets 'Elf.'" Sean Astin has been elected as the new national president of SAG-AFTRA, succeeding Fran Drescher. Michelle Hurd is the new secretary-treasurer. Voter turnout for the SAG-AFTRA national election saw a decline compared to previous years. Astin's term will involve upcoming contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, particularly concerning technological advances in artificial intelligence. Christopher Nolan has been announced as the new president of the Director’s Guild of America (DGA). Polly Holliday, the Tony-nominated actress best known as Flo from Alice and for popularizing the catchphrase "Kiss my grits," passed away at 88. Holliday was the last surviving principal cast member of Alice and had a diverse career in TV, film, and theater, including roles in Gremlins and Mrs. Doubtfire. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send a text Geek culture expands with major announcements for Star Trek's 60th anniversary, DC's Superman sequel, and Star Wars potentially coming to the world's largest screen at the Sphere in Las Vegas. • Star Trek celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Rose Parade float, new series including Starfleet Academy, and first-ever Lego collaboration • James Gunn announces "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" for July 2027, featuring Superman and Lex Luthor potentially teaming up • Star Wars may be screened on the world's largest display at the Sphere in Las Vegas ahead of A New Hope's 50th anniversary • Call of Duty movie officially in development at Paramount under David Ellison's leadership • HBO's "Welcome to Derry" IT prequel series starring Bill Skarsgård premieres October 26th • Amazon's Tomb Raider series starring Sophie Turner begins production January 2026 • Max Jean joins the cast of the Highlander remake alongside Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe Find us on social media @MultiverseTonight on Twitter, Blue Sky, Threads, Facebook, and Instagram. Support the show through our Patreon and Ko-fi links at MultiverseTonight.com. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text We break down James Gunn's Superman coming to VOD early, new Star Trek games, Kumail Nanjiani's revelations about what would have been for Eternals, and remember the legacy of Terrence Stamp who passed away at 87. • Superman hitting VOD on Friday, with James Gunn explaining the release is timed to coincide with Peacemaker season 2 • John Cena confirming Peacemaker season 2 will continue the DCU narrative throughline • Two new Star Trek games announced: Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown (survival game) and Star Trek Infection (VR horror experience) • Kumail Nanjiani revealing he signed for six Marvel movies, a video game, and a theme park ride for his Eternals character • Doctor Who confirmed to stay on BBC despite declining ratings, with the upcoming "War Between Land and Sea" spin-off • PETA's controversial request to remove the nose ring from Cow character in Mario Kart World • HBO's Harry Potter adaptation casting nearly complete, set to launch in 2027 • Terrence Stamp's passing at 87, remembering his iconic roles from Billy Budd to General Zod Be sure to check us out on social media at Blue Sky on Twitter, Multiverse Tom on Threads, and Multiverse Tonight on Facebook and Instagram. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider supporting us through our Patreon or Ko-fi links at multiversetonight.com Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text We dive into the latest film industry happenings with James Gunn writing and directing the next Superman film, Matt Reeves completing The Batman Part II script for a 2027 release, and major announcements across Marvel and Star Wars franchises. • Box office rundown reveals how superhero movies like Fantastic Four and Superman perform in today's theater climate • James Gunn will write and direct the next Superman film while expanding DC Universe with Clayface, Supergirl, and other projects  • Matt Reeves' Batman sequel begins filming spring 2026 with a policy of completed scripts before production • Sony developing Spider-Punk animated feature with Daniel Kaluuya returning to voice Hobie Brown • Mark Ruffalo reportedly in talks to appear as Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day • Star Wars planning 50th anniversary theatrical re-release for April 2027 • Matt Smith joining Star Wars: Starfighter alongside Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth • Gina Carano and Lucasfilm reach settlement in discrimination lawsuit • HBO Max removes several animated series as Warner Bros Discovery shifts focus away from children's content • Disney announcing full integration of Hulu into Disney+ by 2026 • Remembering Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell who passed at 97 • Tribute to WKRP in Cincinnati star Loni Anderson who died at 79 Please check us out on social media at Multiverse Tom on Blue Sky and Twitter, and Multiverse Tonight on Threads, Facebook, and Instagram. Support the show through our Patreon and Ko-fi links at multiversetonight.com. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Send us a text San Diego Comic-Con delivers major news as George Lucas makes his historic first appearance and Marvel's Kevin Feige reveals plans extending through 2032. Fantastic Four tops the box office with $118 million in its opening weekend. • George Lucas receives standing ovation at his first-ever Comic-Con appearance while promoting Lucas Museum of Narrative Art • Star Trek Strange New Worlds announces Muppet crossover episode created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop • Paramount+ reveals Star Trek: Starfleet Academy teaser set in 32nd century with Holly Hunter as Chancellor • Kevin Feige confirms Marvel scaling back to one TV show per year with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom • Warner Bros' Coyote vs. Acme saved from cancellation, now set for 2026 theatrical release • Booster Gold TV series moving forward at HBO Max with Our Flag Means Death creator David Jenkins • Tom Parker and Matt Stone strike reported $1.5 billion South Park streaming deal with Paramount • Cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne (76), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (54), and Tom Lehrer (97) remembered after passing Please visit Multiversetonight.com for our Patreon and Ko-Fi links, check our show notes, visit our TeePublic store, and follow us on social media @MultiverseTom on Blue Sky and Twitter, and @MultiverseKnight on Threads, Facebook, and Instagram. Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/