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This week Fonseca hangs with Kathleen Herles "Dora The Explorer"  Herles was born in the Queens borough of New York City to Peruvian parents. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, drama, and voice acting. Herles was discovered by talent manager Shirley Grant of Shirley Grant Management at a talent and modeling convention when she was four years old. In 2007, Herles retired from voicing Dora to attend college at Pace University and was replaced by Caitlin Sanchez and Fatima Ptacek. However, her voice for the character was used in various media until 2009 We talk about the Wolverine Video Game good or Bad. Laterns is it goo on HBO MAX? we tell you the truth!

Minions & Monsters Beats Toy Story 5—Plus New Toys and Comics! 1. Movie Battle: Minions & Monsters vs. Toy Story 5 —Minions & Monsters opened July 1 and narrowly defeated Toy Story 5 over the July Fourth weekend. It earned approximately $36.4 million over the three-day weekend and $61.4 million over five days, while Toy Story 5 earned another $31 million during its third weekend. However, Toy Story 5 remains the bigger overall hit, with approximately $764 million worldwide so far. That creates your main discussion:Did Minions really defeat Toy Story, or did it simply win one weekend against a movie that had already been playing for two weeks? 2. Spoiler-Free Movie Reviews — 5 minutesMinions & Monsters: The Minions attempt to become stars in 1920s Hollywood, enter the changing world of motion pictures and accidentally release monsters while trying to produce their own movie. Topics to discuss:Were the Minions still funny?Did the old-Hollywood setting make the movie feel different?Were the monsters entertaining or frightening for younger children?Is the Minions franchise becoming repetitive? Movies: Is It Too Soon for Another Moana? —Disney’s live-action Moana, starring Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson, opens Friday, July 10. Your discussion should not simply explain the movie. Ask:“The animated movie is only ten years old—are audiences excited to return to Motunui, or is Disney remaking movies too quickly?”You can briefly report that Minions & Monsters defeated Toy Story 5 over the July Fourth weekend, earning approximately $36.4 million against Toy Story 5’s $31 million during the traditional weekend. Then tease Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, opening July 17, as next week’s major movie story. 2. Toys: LEGO Pokémon Comes Alive — 6 minutesThis should be the lead story of the episode. LEGO announced 12 Pokémon SMART Play sets that respond through lights, sounds, motion, and sensing without requiring a screen. The collection launches August 1. Your strongest examples:Training House with Pikachu: $69.99Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle: $119.99Jigglypuff Concert: $14.99Mewtwo’s Lab Break: $69.99Cubone and Gengar’s Spooky Showdown: $89.99 Your Nerd Side question: Is interactive LEGO an exciting evolution, or does adding technology take something away from traditional building? 3. SDCC Collectibles: The Best and Strangest Reveals — 4 minutesMattel has revealed eight 2026 San Diego Comic-Con collectibles. The best ones for your audience are:Hot Wheels KPop Demon Hunters Porsche 911Hot Wheels Stranger Things ’83 Chevy VanHot Wheels Top Gun 40th Anniversary SetGym Bro SkeletorJurassic World 25th Anniversary VelociraptorWWE Rock ’n’ Wrestling Connection Three-PackYou can also quickly mention Hasbro’s Target Summer Geek-Out figures, including Ninja Force Scarlett and T’Jbang and the 40th-anniversary Transformers Studio Series Prowl.

Toy Story 5: Buzz vs Tech, New Buzz Army & Pixar’s Biggest Challenge Yet |  Your Nerd SideCore AngleToy Story 5 is about toys facing a new challenge: kids are growing up in a world filled with screens, tablets, and technology. The big question is whether classic toys can still matter when kids have so many digital distractions. Key Talking Points Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the toys return.The movie introduces a tech-related storyline involving a tablet-like character named Lilypad.There is also a major storyline involving 50 Buzz Lightyear figures.Pixar is leaning into the theme of toys versus technology.Jessie appears to have a bigger leadership role.The movie is aiming to connect with both kids and adults who grew up with Toy Story.Andrew Stanton is directing, which is important because he has deep Pixar history with Finding Nemo, WALL-E, and earlier Toy Story writing.Show AngleThis is a strong YNS topic because it works for: Pixar fansparentskidsnostalgia viewerstoy collectorsDisney fansOn this episode of Your Nerd Side, we break down what we know so far about Toy Story 5, including Buzz Lightyear’s big new challenge, Jessie’s role, the toys facing modern technology, new characters, and why Pixar is returning to one of its most beloved franchises. No major spoilers — just fun, family-friendly nerd talk.

Opening Line“Your Nerd Side is going full nostalgia this week — He-Man is back, She-Ra could be next, Supergirl is getting ready to fly, Spider-Noir is bringing Nicolas Cage into live-action Marvel weirdness, The Boys wrapped its final season, Star Wars is going tactical, Indiana Jones is returning to comics, Wolverine is slicing into PlayStation, and we’re giving a shoutout to a voice actor gamers know well: Chris Murphy.”1. Masters of the Universe / He-ManThe new live-action Masters of the Universe movie is bringing back He-Man for a new generation. The cast includes Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Camila Mendes as Teela, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress, and Kristen Wiig as Roboto. Host angle: This is not just another reboot — this is Hollywood testing whether the big 1980s toy-cartoon universe can work again as a modern fantasy franchise.Quick line: “He-Man is back, Skeletor is back, and Hollywood is once again asking: can the power of Grayskull power a whole new movie universe?”2. She-Ra AngleEven if She-Ra is not the main focus yet, this is the natural fan question: if He-Man works, does She-Ra come next?Host angle: She-Ra may be the smartest expansion point because she has both 1980s nostalgia and a newer fanbase from the Netflix animated version.Quick line: “If Masters of the Universe hits, don’t be shocked if fans immediately start chanting for She-Ra — because that may be the real franchise test.”3. Chris Murphy — Voice Actor SegmentChris Murphy is an American voice actor, writer, and producer. For gamers, he is best known as the voice of Murray in the Sly Cooper video game series. Behind The Voice Actors also lists him as Murray, and Streamily promotes him as “the voice of the amazing Murray from Sly Cooper.” Important clarification: This is not Senator Chris Murphy. This is Chris Murphy the voice actor, connected to PlayStation-era gaming nostalgia.Host angle: Murray was the big-hearted, funny muscle of the Sly Cooper crew. Chris Murphy helped make that character memorable for a whole generation of PlayStation fans.Quick line: “And a quick shoutout for gamers: Chris Murphy, the voice of Murray from Sly Cooper, is one of those actors whose voice lives rent-free in the heads of PlayStation kids everywhere.”4. SupergirlSupergirl is heading toward its June 26, 2026 theatrical release, with Milly Alcock starring as Kara Zor-El. The movie is inspired by the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic, and recent coverage says the final trailer is pushing big space adventure, action, and Krypto energy. Host angle: This is DC trying to prove the new universe is bigger than just Superman and Batman.Quick line: “Supergirl is not just Superman’s cousin anymore — DC is putting her front and center, and the question is whether fans are ready for Kara to carry the cape.”5. Spider-NoirSpider-Noir stars Nicolas Cage in a live-action noir-style Spider-Man story. Reuters reported that the series blends superhero storytelling with classic film noir and can be watched in black-and-white or color. Host angle: This is one of the strangest and coolest Marvel-adjacent projects because it is not trying to look like every other superhero show.Quick line: “Nicolas Cage as a 1930s noir Spider-Man? That is either crazy or brilliant — and honestly, with Cage, it might be both.”

Your Nerd Side — Weekly RecapWolverine video game: SNIKT! Marvel’s Wolverine from Insomniac is officially set for September 15, 2026 on PS5, giving fans a darker, bloodier solo Wolverine game from the team behind Marvel’s Spider-Man. The Boys: The Boys has reached its wild, bloody series finale with Season 5, Episode 8, “Blood and Bone,” which dropped May 20, 2026. The ending is getting big fan reaction, especially around Homelander, Butcher, and whether the finale felt epic enough. Spider-Noir: Nicolas Cage is officially leading Spider-Noir, playing a 1930s private investigator version of the Spider-Man mythos. The cool hook: you can watch it in black-and-white or color, making it feel like superhero meets classic detective noir. Indiana Jones comics: Marvel is bringing back Indiana Jones: The Further Adventures in two deluxe hardcover volumes, collecting classic Marvel Indy stories and movie adaptations. These hit in September 2026, with collector-style leatherette binding, debossed covers, and ribbon bookmarks . 30-second show scriptThis week on Your Nerd Side: Wolverine is finally ready to pop the claws, with Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine slashing onto PS5 on September 15, 2026. The Boys has officially wrapped its brutal final season, and fans are still debating if “Blood and Bone” delivered the ending Homelander and Butcher deserved. Nicolas Cage steps into the shadows with Spider-Noir, a 1930s detective-style Spider-Man series you can watch in black-and-white or color. And for collectors, Marvel is digging up classic Indiana Jones comics in deluxe hardcover editions this September. Nerd culture is not slowing down.

On the Show with Fonseca is voice actor known for voicing many characters in many television shows, most notably the voice of Man Ray in SpongeBob SquarePants (replacing John Rhys-Davies), and Bill Green in Big City Greens. He also provided the voice of Bagheera in segments for the Jungle Cubs television series and The Jungle Book 2, and currently voices Grape Ape. We talk Mandalorian, Punisher, toys and more .

⚡ What’s TRENDING RIGHT NOW (from theaters/news) Shrek Outhouse Bucket (AMC) – viral novelty designTop Gun Maverick Helmet Bucket – nostalgia + anniversary hypeTransformers Optimus Prime Light-Up Bucket – wearable + LED eyesHe-Man / Masters of the Universe Castle Bucket – super detailed collector pieceSuper Mario (Luma, Yoshi, Bowser mini) – still dominating resale markets👉 Bottom line: theaters are leaning hard into wild designs + nostalgia + LED/light-up features because they sell fast and boost revenue 🏰 DISNEYLAND RESORT (CALIFORNIA)Brand New Rides Coco Ride (Disney California Adventure)Avatar Ride (new land)Marvel Expansion (New Rides) Avengers: Infinity DefenseStark Flight LabRide Updates / Expansions Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (new Mandalorian missions)🏰 Magic KingdomBrand New Rides Cars Land (multiple new rides, including off-road racing attraction)New Land (multiple rides coming) Villains Land (multiple attractions, details pending)Ride Update Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (major upgrade)

The biggest box-office nerd story right now is Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which added about $153 million worldwide this weekend and pushed its global total to roughly $629 million, making it one of the year’s biggest theatrical stories so far. On the Marvel side, Spider-Man: Brand New Day now has its official release date locked for July 31, 2026, which keeps the MCU conversation hot going into summer. Marvel is also pushing fresh hype around The Punisher: One Last Kill, and its site is actively promoting Wonder Man Season 2 as part of the wider Marvel TV pipeline. For Star Wars, the current headline item is Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. The series began with a two-episode premiere on April 6, 2026, and new episodes are rolling out weekly on Disney+, with the finale set for May 4. That gives you a clean “Star Wars is leaning darker with Maul again” angle. DC also has fresh movement today: Dark Knights of Steel II was announced on April 13, and DC says Superman/Spider-Man #1 is already going back for a second printing arriving May 27, which tells you crossover demand is strong. Marvel’s new-comics list for April 15 includes titles like Godzilla: Infinity Roar #3, Magik & Colossus #3, Ultimate Wolverine #16, Venom #257, and X-Men United #2. That gives you a nice “Marvel’s leaning hard into mutants, monsters, and cross-brand energy” read. A second useful comics beat is that Marvel recently rolled out books like Daredevil #1, Wonder Man #1, Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings #1, and Alien: King Killer #1, which shows how they’re mixing evergreen heroes with game tie-ins and genre IP. DC’s oddball-but-fun digital crossover lane is also alive: Supergirl/Blade debuted on April 8 as a vertical-scroll crossover on DC Universe Infinite / DC GO!. That is a good “comics are getting weirder in a fun way” talking point.

Big headline of the week: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the current box-office monster. Deadline reports it is tracking to more than $370 million worldwide and Variety says it pulled $48.3 million Friday domestically, with a projected $129.4 million traditional weekend, making it the biggest opening of the year so far. That gives you a clean lead story: game adaptations are still gold, and Nintendo/Universal look like they’ve turned Mario into a true event franchise. Star Wars buzz: Disney+ launches Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord on April 6, 2026 with a two-episode premiere, then two episodes weekly through the May 4 finale. Even bigger for fans, Lucasfilm already confirmed Season 2 before Season 1 even premieres, so the confidence level is high. Also, The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters May 22, 2026, which is a strong “Star Wars is back on the big screen” talking point. Marvel movie/TV angle: Marvel’s next Spidey film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is set for July 31, 2026, while Avengers: Doomsday remains one of the biggest tentpoles on deck for December 18, 2026. On the TV side, The BoysSeason 5 premieres April 8, 2026 on Prime Video and is the final season, so superhero fatigue is not killing interest when the hook is “final chapter.” DC watch: DC has Supergirl landing in theaters June 26, 2026, and the new teaser push gives you a nice compare/contrast segment against Marvel’s 2026 slate. A good on-air question is whether DC’s newer, cleaner rollout under Gunn is finally becoming easier for casual fans to follow. “Mario isn’t just a hit, it’s becoming one of Hollywood’s safest blockbuster bets.”“Star Wars has two lanes right now: gritty Disney+ with Maul, and event cinema with Mando and Grogu.”“Marvel’s comic side may be having the most fun right now—big event books, MTG crossover cards, and Marvel/DC team-ups.”

Spider-Man is dominating chatter again. A first look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day dropped today, which is putting Tom Holland back at the center of movie conversation and boosting Marvel buzz heading into the next phase.  Marvel hype is getting an Oscars/Summer-event lift. Marvel also got a visibility bump from a high-profile RDJ/Chris Evans Avengers reunion at the Oscars, which Variety explicitly framed as stoking anticipation ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is a huge fandom wave. Pokémon is in full anniversary mode: The Pokémon Company launched official 30 Years of Pokémon celebrations, anniversary merch, Pokémon Day programming, and themed activations, so the franchise is having a major nostalgia-plus-merch moment. Nintendo / game-adjacent hype is strong because Mario is looking massive. Early box-office tracking for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie points to a potentially huge opening, which is making Mario one of the hottest crossovers between gaming and film right now. 5. Anime fandom is hot on new announcements and event releases. Fresh anime news includes a newly announced Tank Chair TV anime, a new trailer for Sekiro: No Defeat, and continuing Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle theatrical momentum in North America. That combination of new adaptation reveals plus big franchise sustainment is very “online anime fandom in March 2026.”

There isn’t a direct 1-to-1 episode of Justice League that perfectly mirrors the plot of Captain America: The First Avenger, but a few episodes from the DC animated universe capture very similar themes—especially World War II heroes, frozen soldiers, and someone waking up in the modern era. The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day hasn’t been released yet mainly because of marketing strategy and scheduling decisions, not because the movie is in trouble. Several factors are involved:1. Sony and Marvel Are Following a Late-Trailer StrategyStudios sometimes release the first teaser only 3–4 months before the film. For example, the first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home dropped about 116 days before the movie came out.  Brand New Day releases July 31, 2026. If they follow the same pattern, the trailer would appear around early April 2026.So in Hollywood terms, it’s not actually “late” yet. Pixar’s 10 Biggest Opening Weekends (Ranked)RankFilmOpening Weekend1Incredibles 2$182.7M2Finding Dory$135.1M3Toy Story 4$120.9M4Toy Story 3$110.3M5Inside Out 2$154M* (internationally huge; depending on domestic ranking it slots near the top)6Monsters University$82.4M7Cars 2$66.1M8The Incredibles$70.5M9Cars 3$53.7M10Hoppers$46M

Dina Sherman is an American voice actor and voice-over artist who has worked in animation, anime dubbing, video games, commercials, and live events for over three decades. She is based in Los Angeles and has developed a versatile career in the entertainment industry. 🎙️ Career HighlightsVoice Acting: Dina has provided voices for numerous animated series and Japanese anime dubs, including well-known roles such as Yachiru Kusajishi in Bleach and Diona in Genshin Impact.Commercial & Game Work: Her voice work extends to video games and commercials, spanning well-known franchises and brands.Official Announcer: Since 2005, she has served as the official announcer (“Voice of the Annie Awards”) for the annual Annie Awards, which honor excellence in animation. When Pixar released the full trailer on Feb. 19, 2026, one of the first details that caught widespread attention was Woody’s bald spot — visible when he takes off his hat — and it quickly became a viral talking point across social platforms.

Dante Basco American actor. He is known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys, in Steven Spielberg's Hook, Dolph in the cult film But I'm a Cheerleader, the lead character Ben Mercado in the independent film The Debut, and for voicing the titular protagonist of American Dragon: Jake Longand Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. His voice acting roles also include Zuko's grandson General Iroh II in The Legend of Korra, Quoc Wong in The Proud Family, Jingmei in The Boondocks, Tuck in Generator Rex, Scorpion in Ultimate Spider-Man, and Jai Kell in Star Wars Rebels. Supergirl (2026 film) – DC Studios’ newest entry focused on Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. Release: June 26, 2026. Spider‑Man: Brand New Day – Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in the next big MCU Spider-Man adventure. Release: July 31, 2026. Clayface – A DCU villain movie starring Tom Rhys Harries; Release: Sept. 11, 2026. Avengers: Doomsday – A major MCU crossover event movie directed by the Russo brothers, featuring a huge ensemble of characters. Release: Dec. 18, 2026. Avengers: Secret Wars – Sequel to Doomsday and major culmination of the MCU’s phase arc. Expected: Dec. 17, 2027. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse – Animated continuation in Sony’s Spider-Verse world. Expected: Jun. 4, 2027(reported)Marvel and Sony opted not to premiere trailers for Avengers: Doomsday or Spider-Man: Brand New Day during Super Bowl 2026 despite fan anticipation. Chris Evans is confirmed to return as Captain America/Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday, marking a big narrative role for his character. DC’s Clayface was recently delayed slightly, now landing in October 2026 to fit the studio’s broader release calendar. QUICK BUZZJenna Ortega is pushing for a role in Gremlins 3 — If it happens, that’ll be a big nerd-culture sequel news item.A Star Wars comic just retconned part of the Millennium Falcon’s story — classic lore gets a twist, sparking fan debate.Streaming news, new toys & trailers — From Avengers: Doomsday to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Mandalorian, nerd entertainment headlines are filling the slate for 2026.WikiFlix launches a streaming service with classic movies and no ads/algorithms — nerds who love old films are buzzing about nostalgia without the noise of modern platforms.

On The Show this week: Dan Woren is an American voice actor who is known for providing voice work for anime, television, and video games. His role was voicing Roy Fokker in the Robotechseries in the 1980s.[Other major voice roles include Jagi in Fist of the North Star, Byakuya Kuchiki in Bleach, Yang Newman in Macross Plus, and Caster in Fate/Zero.[He has narrated over 60 audiobooks and won various awards from AudioFile magazine

Fonseca talks with: Jamieson K. Price is an American actor, best known for his deep and booming voice in numerous anime and video game projects. He is known as the voice of the Count of Monte Cristo in Gankutsuou, Sojiro Sakura in Persona 5, Ovan in .hack//G.U., and Galbalan, and Milton Grimm from Ever After High. Price also had a part in the 2000 movie The Patriot. He portrays Dark Mayhem in The Thundermans.