Comic Talk Headlines For July 14th, 2020 | Star Wars: Bad Batch and Gotham PD, Need I Say More???

Time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Too many people have passed in the last 6 months. A moment of silent reflection and remembrance for Naya Rivera, Grant Imahara, and Kelly Preston. Disney just announced a spin off series from Rebels called the Bad Batch. Rumor has it that Gotham PD isn't the only series that Matt Reeves has in store for us. All that AND MORE!! Catch up on all the nerdy headlines in TV and Movies, Tuesdays and Fridays. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  TV/StreamingFollow-upsGotham PD - This is the new procedural being developed for HBO Max. From director Matt Reeves and Boardwalk Empire creator Terence Winter. This series will serve to expand the Matt Reeves Batman universe, and supposedly the first of many projects Reeves will have his hand in. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/batman-tv-spinoff-matt-reeves-terence-winter-set-at-hbo-max-1302540 MythbustersGrant Imahara has died of a reported brain aneurysm at 49.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/grant-imahara-dead-mythbusters-host-was-49-1303101 Naya RiveraDead at 33 of apparent Drowning.https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/naya-rivera-dead-dies-drowns-glee-1234705189/ Star Wars: Bad BatchSeeming to confirm SOME of the Star Wars rumors we have been talking about, Disney has announced that their next animated Star Wars series will be the spin off from Rebels, though the rumors say that the continuation series is further along in development. This series will focus on the unique group of clones deemed the “Bad Batch” as they try to find their new way in a post Clone Wars universe. Taking mercenary jobs and whatnot.https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-bad-batch-series-announce PeacockCurrently no deal with Amazon or Roku, which is one of the reasons HBO Max was so widely panned at launch. Though it sounds like the streamer IS still working out the possibility of such deals, they just won’t happen at launch.https://gizmodo.com/i-have-good-news-and-bad-news-about-nbcs-streaming-serv-1844343727 HannaRenewed for season 3.https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/hanna-renewed-season-3-amazon-1234704711/ MoviesKelly PrestonDied of breast cancer at 57.https://people.com/movies/kelly-preston-dies-of-breast-cancer-at-57/ MalorieThe sequel novel to Bird Box is being made into a movie as well.https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/bird-box-2-malorie-josh-malerman-interview Monster HunterNew release date, April 23 2021. Seven months later than before.https://www.thewrap.com/monster-hunter-video-game-adaptation-with-milla-jovovich-moves-back-to-april-2021/ Rumor MillMagikDisney+ is rumored to be adapting a live-action series for the X-men and New Mutants character. Supposedly going to be the connective tissue to the X-Men series rumored to be in development (Excalibur, Gambit, S.W.O.R.D, etc.) much like Loki, WandaVision, etc, are connected to the Avengers.ThanosThere is talk of having Thanos return to the MCU somehow. With speculation going so far as to say there will be some connection to the Eternals, because in the comics he is the son of an Eternal. But in the MCU her ISN’T the son of an Eternal…Punisher War JournalDisney rumored to be trying to bring Jon Berenthal back for NEW Punisher series. NOT on Disney+ though, instead possibly Hulu or FX. Also, potential for Charlie Cox to guest.Arkham AsylumThe rumored next HBO Max series from Matt Reeves is going to be based on the infamous hospital. Also said to feature the Joker somehow.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.