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Experience the best of Nerdist.com in a whole new way with Nerdist in Audio! We take the insightful and entertaining articles you love from the Nerdist website and bring them to life through audio narration. Perfect for multitasking, accessibility, or simply enjoying content in a different format, Nerdist in Audio ensures you don't miss out on the latest discussions in pop culture, science, gaming, and beyond. Subscribe and make the most of your listening time!
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David Harbour’s Killer Santa Returns in Star-Studded VIOLENT NIGHT 2 Trailer
4d ago00:01:59Tap to summarizeDavid Harbour Returns as Killer Santa in 'Violent Night 2' TrailerUniversal has dropped a bloody, action-packed new trailer for Violent Night 2, officially bringing David Harbour back as the skull-crushing, hammer-wielding Santa Claus. The article breaks down the chaotic new footage, which finds Harbour's Saint Nick once again forced to brutally dispatch heavily armed mercenaries to save the holidays. Delivering on the promise of the original, the trailer showcases even more creative, R-rated yuletide kills and gives fans a closer look at the highly anticipated dynamic between Santa and Kristen Bell's badass, sword-wielding Mrs. Claus.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/david-harbour-violent-night-2-trailer-killer-santa/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mahershala Ali Says He’s Moved on From Marvel Studios’ BLADE
4d ago00:03:17Tap to summarizeMahershala Ali Says He Has Moved On From Marvel Studios' 'Blade'Following Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's recent admission regarding the project's massive developmental failures, two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali has officially confirmed he is walking away from the Blade reboot. The article notes that after years of being trapped in development hell—enduring multiple lost directors, strikes, and endless script rewrites—Ali revealed in a recent interview that he has decided to gracefully step away to focus on other projects. His departure officially sends the MCU's vampire-hunting superhero movie back to square one, leaving Marvel to search for a new leading man.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/mahershala-ali-says-he-moved-on-from-marvel-studios-blade/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Is Coming to the Criterion Channel
4d ago00:01:18Tap to summarizeNeon Genesis Evangelion' is Coming to the Criterion ChannelIn a massive win for anime fans and cinephiles alike, it has been announced that the legendary 1990s series Neon Genesis Evangelion is officially joining the Criterion Channel. The article details how Hideaki Anno's highly influential, psychological mecha anime will be added to the prestigious streaming service's curated library. The move marks a significant and exciting step for the Criterion Collection as it continues to embrace landmark anime, offering subscribers a chance to experience the existential dread, stunning animation, and philosophical depth of the seminal sci-fi classic.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/neon-genesis-evangelion-coming-to-the-criterion-channel/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DIY The Sound of the MCU’s Mjölnir
1w ago00:02:34Tap to summarizeMCU’s Mjolnir Sound Effect Was Made From a Carpenter’s ToolThis fascinating piece of behind-the-scenes audio trivia reveals the humble origin of one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most iconic sound effects. The article explains that the heavy, whooshing sound of Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, flying through the air wasn't created using complex synthesizers. Instead, sound designers achieved the signature audio by recording a simple, everyday carpenter’s tool being thrown into the air, layering and pitching the sound to give the weapon its god-like, metallic resonance.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/mcus-mjolnir-sounds-like-a-carpenters-tool-thrown-in-the-air/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marvel Casts Samara Weaving as MCU’s Emma Frost
1w ago00:02:32Tap to summarizeMarvel Casts Samara Weaving as MCU’s Emma FrostIn massive casting news for Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot, Samara Weaving (Ready or Not, Scream VI) has officially been cast as Emma Frost, a.k.a. The White Queen. The article notes that Weaving will make her debut in the mutant team film directed by Jake Schreier. Her casting has been met with widespread excitement, with fans noting that her proven ability to balance icy arrogance, sharp wit, and intense physicality makes her the absolute perfect choice to play the morally gray, diamond-skinned telepath.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/marvel-casts-samara-weaving-as-mcu-emma-frost-x-men-jake-schreier/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Marvel History of Black Panther’s Son, Azari T’Challa (& How He Relates to T’Challa Jr.)
1w ago00:05:47Tap to summarizeMarvel Comics History: Black Panther’s Son Azari vs. MCU’s T’Challa Jr.This comic book deep-dive compares T’Challa Jr.—the surprise son of T'Challa and Nakia introduced in the post-credits scene of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever—to his closest comic book counterpart, Azari. The article explores Azari's history as the son of T'Challa and Storm (Ororo Munroe) in the alternate-future Next Avengers storyline. It contrasts Azari's mutant electro-kinesis and panther abilities with the MCU's more grounded approach to Prince T'Challa Jr., speculating on how the young heir will eventually claim his father's mantle.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/marvel-comics-history-black-panther-son-azari-vs-mcu-tchalla-jr/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DC’s BOOSTER GOLD Series Not Moving Forward
1w ago00:01:48Tap to summarizeDCU's 'Booster Gold' Series Not Moving Forward With David JenkinsDC Studios' upcoming Booster Gold television series has hit a major creative roadblock. The article confirms that showrunner and writer David Jenkins (Our Flag Means Death) is no longer attached to move forward with the project. While creative differences were cited for the departure, James Gunn and Peter Safran are reportedly still committed to bringing the glory-seeking, time-traveling superhero to HBO/Max, and the search is currently underway for a new creative lead to take over the series.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/booster-gold-series-not-moving-forward-with-david-jenkins/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who Does Sadie Sink Play in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY?
1w ago00:03:37Tap to summarizeWho Does Sadie Sink Play in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'?Breaking down one of the biggest mysteries of Tom Holland's fourth solo film, this article officially reveals who Stranger Things star Sadie Sink plays in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The piece examines her secretive role as Felicia Hardy (better known as Black Cat), detailing how her cat-burglar persona and complicated romantic dynamic with Spider-Man inject a thrilling, morally ambiguous energy into Peter Parker's new, isolated street-level life.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/who-does-sadie-sink-play-in-spider-man-brand-new-day/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Does the SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Post-Credits Scene Mean?
1w ago00:02:20Tap to summarizeWhat Does the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Post-Credits Scene Mean?This spoiler-filled breakdown analyzes the climactic post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The article explains the major narrative implications of the stinger, detailing how it connects Peter Parker's grounded fight in New York City directly to the looming multiversal threat of Avengers: Doomsday. It also explores what the scene teases for Peter's relationships with the street-level heroes of the MCU moving forward.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/what-does-the-spider-man-brand-new-day-post-credits-scene-mean/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Is Spidey’s Finest Hour (Review)
1w ago00:06:28Tap to summarizeSpider-Man: Brand New Day' Movie ReviewNerdist’s review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day hails the film as a triumphant, emotionally resonant return to the character's core roots. Stripped of Stark tech, Avengers backup, and his safety net, Tom Holland delivers his most mature and heartbreaking performance yet as an isolated Peter Parker. The review praises the movie's gritty, street-level action, its menacing portrayal of Wilson Fisk’s anti-vigilante crackdown, and its ability to make Spider-Man feel truly neighborhood-level again.Visit https://nerdist.com/article/spider-man-brand-new-day-review-marvel-tom-holland/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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