COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR AUG 24TH, 2022 | Discovery/WB Merger Looms HEAVY on the Horizon

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Discovery Plus means CHANGE! Which is fueling the Rumor Mill, and anticipation across the nerd world. Plus some other things...Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. TV/StreamingFollow-ups/CorrectionsBatman: Caped Crusader - The animated series that was set to be helmed by Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm has been canceled?? https://tvline.com/lists/batman-caped-crusader-hbo-max-not-moving-forward-animated-urkel-holiday/merry-little-batman/ Shopping around to other distribution??https://deadline.com/2022/08/batman-caped-crusader-series-not-moving-forward-at-hbo-max-1235097947/ Buffy - New series indefinitely on pause according to Fox.TrailersMidnight Club - https://youtu.be/lBhyUxRzANY Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of the Christopher Pike ‘94 book.Wednesday - https://youtu.be/Di310WS8zLk Not quite as bad as I originally thought.Superman & LoisJordan Elsass will not be returning for season 3. The role of Jonathan Kent will be recast.https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/superman-and-lois-jordan-elsass-exits-recast-1235343254/ CWWB/Discovery and Paramount have sold the broadcast channel. Nexstar Media Group, who now own the majority share, say they plan to make it profitable after years of “operating at an ongoing loss.” Discovery and Paramount will both still own 12.5% each through 2023 with a possibility to extend.https://boundingintocomics.com/2022/08/18/warner-bros-discovery-and-paramount-sell-the-cw-new-majority-owners-seek-to-turn-network-around-after-admitting-it-is-not-profitable-and-operates-at-an-ongoing-loss/ Jurassic WorldNew animated series coming to netflix. So far that is all I can find.https://youtu.be/nx5ieySsUbI SuggestsHeroes Season 1 & 2MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsEnola Holmes 2 - Nov 4 2022.Planet of the Apes - Owen Teague has been cast as the lead for the next phase in the Apes saga. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be directed by Wes Ball, and will reportedly be a sort of remake of the 1968 original. https://deadline.com/2022/08/planet-of-the-apes-owen-teague-20th-century-1235097948/ TrailersHunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - https://youtu.be/GfGcH2T53XY CommunityMovie has been confirmed by creator Dan Harmon. Though sounds like it is still a bit rocky.https://www.cbr.com/community-creator-dan-harmon-movie-officially-happening/ RIPD: Rise of the DamnedSequel 13 years later?? This time instead of Reynolds and Bridges we are getting Richard Fleeshman, Jake Choi, Kerry Knuppe and Stephanie Levi-John.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ryan-reynolds-worst-movie-ripd-getting-sequel/ Sam and Victor’s Day OffFerris Bueller is getting a sequel. 1986 is all the rage! This movie will reportedly going to follow the two valets who took the Ferrari for a joy ride in the original film. To be headed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald. With Bill Posley on script duties.https://deadline.com/2022/08/ferris-buellers-day-off-spinoff-cobra-kai-creators-bill-posley-paramount-pictures-1235088658/ SuggestsAirheadsRumor MillAquaman 2David Zaslav might be striking again… or just doing MAJOR reshoots.ANDBen Affleck joining the cast has pushed Michael Keaton out.ANDZaslav also wants to bring Matt Reeves’ universe into the new DCEU proper.BatmanMatt Reeves’ Robert Pattinson lead movie series rumored to be phased out upon completion of trilogy.SnyderverseDavid Zaslav is said to be in favor of maintaining the Zack Snyder version of things. With Ben Affleck sticking around, that seems to have some weight.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.