Comic Talk Headlines For May 19, 2020 | A Very Special (and NERDY) Episode of Headlines!

Time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! This episode was going to be exceedingly short. So I decided to do a full on BONUS episode. This is the ENTIRE news show, which I normally reserve for my YouTube channel. What do ya think?  Catch up on all the nerdy headlines in TV and Movies, Tuesdays and Fridays. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.   MusicShadows FallBrian Fair has said in a recent interview that they are looking to get the band back into some sort of functioning unit.ClutchVirtual concert with Crowbar, Blacktop Mojo, and Saul. May 27th beginning at 4pm EST.TV/StreamingStar Trek: Strange New WorldsA spin-off (of sorts) from Discovery will feature Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. Just announced for CBS: All Access.Umbrella AcademySeason 2 premiere, July 31.The MandalorianTimothy Oliphant cast in undisclosed role.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/timothy-olyphant-joins-mandalorian-1294788?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=THR%27s%20Heat%20Vision_now_2020-05-15%2014:22:06_acouch&utm_term=hollywoodreporter_heat_vision MoviesFranceAmazon and Netflix are preparing to pick things back up in France. Some french language movies for now. The country is looking to start to ease lockdown around June 2.https://variety.com/2020/film/global/coronavirus-netflix-amazon-voltaire-mixte-arsene-lupin-omar-sy-1234609353/ Fred Willard Dies at 86 on Friday. “Natural Causes”Mad Max: FuriosaOfficially NOT using Charlize Theron.https://variety.com/2020/film/news/mad-max-imperator-furiosa-prequel-charlize-theron-1234607219/ GamingD&DMullitharid is a new race of creatures in the next iteration of the game (and possibly the next Baulder’s Gate game as well). These are creatures that are part Mind Flayer. The expansion is called Forgotten Gifts, and is available nowComic Books/BooksX of SwordsNow set for a crossover event in September. “Genesis”Rumor MillCassian AndorJimmy Smits and Alistair Petrie are currently in talks to reprise their roles as Bail Organa and General Draven.Snyder CutWhile still just a rumor, it seems that it won’t be for long. Reportedly Snyder showed a version of his movie to AT&T execs, who loved what they saw and greenlit the funds required to finish.BatwomanWith the reveal of the face of Bruce Wayne in a recent episode of Batwoman, the rumor mill is churning out all kinds of Batman related stuff. The largest of which is saying that we will FINALLY be getting Bats in season 2 of the show, played by Warren Christie (who kinda played him already).Green LanternThe HBO Max series is stirring up the internets... The series will very likely play into the new movie (duh…)It will also NOT feature Hal Jordan or John Stewart because they are said to be the focus of the movie, it will instead have 2 storylines to follow, one in the past and one in the present. The past will focus on Sinestro’s fall and the death of Abin Sur, and the present story will show the recruitment of Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz. There are even rumors involving season 2. Those being that it will continue the split timeline approach, this time showing Hal Jordan training with Sinestro in the past and then Hal again in the present training John. With Guy Gardner making an appearance as well.The OASeason 3 is now being rumored for the end of 2020You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.