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Aaron Fonseca

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  1. 13 APR

    #8 another week in bed at Home (doing the show #2)

    The biggest box-office nerd story right now is Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which added about $153 million worldwide this weekend and pushed its global total to roughly $629 million, making it one of the year’s biggest theatrical stories so far. On the Marvel side, Spider-Man: Brand New Day now has its official release date locked for July 31, 2026, which keeps the MCU conversation hot going into summer. Marvel is also pushing fresh hype around The Punisher: One Last Kill, and its site is actively promoting Wonder Man Season 2 as part of the wider Marvel TV pipeline. For Star Wars, the current headline item is Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. The series began with a two-episode premiere on April 6, 2026, and new episodes are rolling out weekly on Disney+, with the finale set for May 4. That gives you a clean “Star Wars is leaning darker with Maul again” angle. DC also has fresh movement today: Dark Knights of Steel II was announced on April 13, and DC says Superman/Spider-Man #1 is already going back for a second printing arriving May 27, which tells you crossover demand is strong. Marvel’s new-comics list for April 15 includes titles like Godzilla: Infinity Roar #3, Magik & Colossus #3, Ultimate Wolverine #16, Venom #257, and X-Men United #2. That gives you a nice “Marvel’s leaning hard into mutants, monsters, and cross-brand energy” read. A second useful comics beat is that Marvel recently rolled out books like Daredevil #1, Wonder Man #1, Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings #1, and Alien: King Killer #1, which shows how they’re mixing evergreen heroes with game tie-ins and genre IP. DC’s oddball-but-fun digital crossover lane is also alive: Supergirl/Blade debuted on April 8 as a vertical-scroll crossover on DC Universe Infinite / DC GO!. That is a good “comics are getting weirder in a fun way” talking point.

    33 min
  2. 9 APR

    #7 This week Fonseca is at Home (doing the show)

    Big headline of the week: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the current box-office monster. Deadline reports it is tracking to more than $370 million worldwide and Variety says it pulled $48.3 million Friday domestically, with a projected $129.4 million traditional weekend, making it the biggest opening of the year so far. That gives you a clean lead story: game adaptations are still gold, and Nintendo/Universal look like they’ve turned Mario into a true event franchise. Star Wars buzz: Disney+ launches Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord on April 6, 2026 with a two-episode premiere, then two episodes weekly through the May 4 finale. Even bigger for fans, Lucasfilm already confirmed Season 2 before Season 1 even premieres, so the confidence level is high. Also, The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters May 22, 2026, which is a strong “Star Wars is back on the big screen” talking point. Marvel movie/TV angle: Marvel’s next Spidey film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is set for July 31, 2026, while Avengers: Doomsday remains one of the biggest tentpoles on deck for December 18, 2026. On the TV side, The BoysSeason 5 premieres April 8, 2026 on Prime Video and is the final season, so superhero fatigue is not killing interest when the hook is “final chapter.” DC watch: DC has Supergirl landing in theaters June 26, 2026, and the new teaser push gives you a nice compare/contrast segment against Marvel’s 2026 slate. A good on-air question is whether DC’s newer, cleaner rollout under Gunn is finally becoming easier for casual fans to follow. “Mario isn’t just a hit, it’s becoming one of Hollywood’s safest blockbuster bets.”“Star Wars has two lanes right now: gritty Disney+ with Maul, and event cinema with Mando and Grogu.”“Marvel’s comic side may be having the most fun right now—big event books, MTG crossover cards, and Marvel/DC team-ups.”

    34 min
  3. 11 FEB

    #3 Dante Basco Actor Voltron Comic Books

    Dante Basco American actor. He is known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys, in Steven Spielberg's Hook, Dolph in the cult film But I'm a Cheerleader, the lead character Ben Mercado in the independent film The Debut, and for voicing the titular protagonist of American Dragon: Jake Longand Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. His voice acting roles also include Zuko's grandson General Iroh II in The Legend of Korra, Quoc Wong in The Proud Family, Jingmei in The Boondocks, Tuck in Generator Rex, Scorpion in Ultimate Spider-Man, and Jai Kell in Star Wars Rebels. Supergirl (2026 film) – DC Studios’ newest entry focused on Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. Release: June 26, 2026. Spider‑Man: Brand New Day – Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in the next big MCU Spider-Man adventure. Release: July 31, 2026. Clayface – A DCU villain movie starring Tom Rhys Harries; Release: Sept. 11, 2026. Avengers: Doomsday – A major MCU crossover event movie directed by the Russo brothers, featuring a huge ensemble of characters. Release: Dec. 18, 2026. Avengers: Secret Wars – Sequel to Doomsday and major culmination of the MCU’s phase arc. Expected: Dec. 17, 2027. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse – Animated continuation in Sony’s Spider-Verse world. Expected: Jun. 4, 2027(reported)Marvel and Sony opted not to premiere trailers for Avengers: Doomsday or Spider-Man: Brand New Day during Super Bowl 2026 despite fan anticipation. Chris Evans is confirmed to return as Captain America/Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday, marking a big narrative role for his character. DC’s Clayface was recently delayed slightly, now landing in October 2026 to fit the studio’s broader release calendar. QUICK BUZZJenna Ortega is pushing for a role in Gremlins 3 — If it happens, that’ll be a big nerd-culture sequel news item.A Star Wars comic just retconned part of the Millennium Falcon’s story — classic lore gets a twist, sparking fan debate.Streaming news, new toys & trailers — From Avengers: Doomsday to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Mandalorian, nerd entertainment headlines are filling the slate for 2026.WikiFlix launches a streaming service with classic movies and no ads/algorithms — nerds who love old films are buzzing about nostalgia without the noise of modern platforms.

    28 min

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