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  • New Coca-Cola STAR WARS Commercial Celebrates The Fans
    Jun 28 2025

    The article from Nerdist highlights a new Coca-Cola commercial, titled "A Coke for Everyone," released in partnership with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The commercial is praised as a "love letter to the fans" that celebrates the multi-generational and communal experience of the Star Wars saga.

    The ad's narrative follows a female fan throughout her life:

    • As a young girl watching A New Hope with her dad.
    • As a teenager using the "Force" to get a Coke for her crush.
    • Finally, as an adult dressed as Rey, attending the premiere of The Rise of Skywalker.

    The article emphasizes that the commercial is a touching and perfect tribute, capturing the emotional journey of being a Star Wars fan and how the franchise brings people together.

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  • Nicholas Hoult and David Corenswet on Both Auditioning to Play Superman
    Jun 28 2025

    In an interview on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast, director James Gunn confirmed that both David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult screen-tested for the role of Superman in his upcoming film, Superman. Both actors did full auditions in the Superman suit.

    Ultimately, Corenswet was cast as Superman, while Hoult was cast as the villain, Lex Luthor. Gunn clarified that it wasn't a case of the runner-up getting the other part. He stated that from the beginning, Corenswet was his top choice for Superman and Hoult was his top choice for Lex Luthor, and the audition process simply confirmed his casting instincts for both roles.

    The film, which also stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, recently had its title changed from Superman: Legacy to simply Superman and is scheduled for release on July 11, 2025.

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  • THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Hot Topic Collection Gives Mid-Century Modern Style
    Jun 28 2025

    In collaboration with Marvel, Hot Topic has launched a new, exclusive apparel collection titled "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." The collection features a retro aesthetic, heavily inspired by the team's origins in the original 1960s comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

    Key pieces highlighted in the collection include:

    • A blue and white varsity jacket with the "4" logo.
    • A woven button-up shirt with an all-over print of the team in action.
    • T-shirts featuring individual members, such as The Thing with his catchphrase "It's Clobberin' Time!" and even H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot.
    • A crewneck sweatshirt showcasing the full team.

    The collection serves as a celebration of the classic comics, allowing fans to embrace the team's history ahead of their upcoming introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).


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  • https://nerdist.com/article/charles-martinet-will-still-perform-mario-voice-for-fans/
    Jun 28 2025

    Following Nintendo's recent announcement that Charles Martinet was stepping down from voicing Mario in the games, Martinet and Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto released a special video to clarify his new role as a "Mario Ambassador."

    In the video, Martinet confirms that while he will no longer be the voice of Mario in future games (starting with Super Mario Bros. Wonder), his new ambassador role will involve him traveling the world to meet fans at events and continuing to perform the voices of Mario and other characters like Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi.

    The announcement serves to reassure fans who were saddened by the news, making it clear that they will still have opportunities to hear his iconic voice and interact with him in person. Essentially, his performance is moving from the games to live community events.


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  • Tobey Magiure’s Spidey Trilogy Coming to Theaters, Includes New SPIDER-MAN 2.1 Cut
    Jun 27 2025

    To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Sony Pictures is re-releasing all eight live-action Spider-Man films in theaters. The event, called "Spider-Mondays," will feature one film each Monday for eight consecutive weeks, starting on April 15, 2024.

    A major highlight of the event is the screening of a never-before-seen cut of .

    The films will be shown in their original release order, allowing fans to experience the entire cinematic journey of the character on the big screen. The schedule is as follows:

    • April 15: Spider-Man (2002)
    • April 22: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
    • April 29: Spider-Man 3 (2007)
    • May 6: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
    • May 13: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
    • May 20: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
    • May 27: Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) (New Cut)
    • June 3: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

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  • LILO & STITCH 2 Is in Development at Disney
    Jun 27 2025

    According to a report from The Disinsider, a new animated sequel to Lilo & Stitch is in early development as a Disney+ original movie.

    Key points from the article include:

    • Early Stages: The project is in its very early stages, and as a result, there are no writers, directors, or plot details attached yet.
    • Separate from Live-Action: This animated sequel is a completely separate project from the upcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, which is also being developed for Disney+.
    • Franchise History: This would not be the first sequel in the franchise. The original 2002 film was followed by several direct-to-video sequels (Stitch! The Movie, Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, and Leroy & Stitch) as well as a popular television series.

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  • DUNE’s Denis Villeneuve Is Directing the Next JAMES BOND Movie
    Jun 27 2025

    Denis Villeneuve, the acclaimed director of Dune and Blade Runner 2049, has expressed a strong desire to direct a James Bond film, calling it a "dream" of his.

    Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Villeneuve stated his key condition: he would only take on the project if he were given the same level of creative freedom he has with the Dune franchise. His vision would involve a return to the original Ian Fleming novels to create a Bond that is more "theatrical" and "grounded."

    However, he made it clear that this is a future ambition. His current priority is completing his work on the Dune saga, meaning a Bond film would only be possible after he is finished with the world of Arrakis.


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  • VERY YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Series in Development From WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS Team
    Jun 27 2025

    Legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks is developing a new comedy series titled Very Young Frankenstein, which will serve as a prequel to his classic 1974 film, Young Frankenstein.

    The series, produced by ABC Signature, will focus on a young Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, the character famously played by Gene Wilder. The story will follow him as a brilliant but socially awkward student at the University of Ingolstadt. There, he struggles with his family's monstrous legacy while creating his very first monster with the help of a "ragtag group of lab partners."

    The 97-year-old Brooks is actively involved as an executive producer and a writer on the project, alongside co-writers Elaine Pope and Mickey Rapkin. The series is currently in development, and no network or casting information has been announced yet.


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    2 mins