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Pablo I Solano
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On this channel, we discuss the business of the superhero film and tv genre. We dive deep into the decision-making being made about our favorite heroes of the MCU and DCU. We aim to keep our community informed about the future of the Superhero Genre.

  1. 1d ago

    Is DC Hiding the New WONDER WOMAN in the Superman Movie?

    Welcome back to a DC Roundup episode of the Nerd Gen Report (NerdJ Report)! This week, Pablo and Brian break down the final trailer for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, James Gunn's bold claims about the action in Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and Robert Pattinson's surprising frustration with playing Batman! In this video: Supergirl Box Office & Budget Rumors: The final Supergirl trailer is out, but tracking points to a soft 47M–65M opening weekend. We discuss the conflicting budget reports and Craig Gillespie's quote suggesting James Gunn practically co-directed the movie.Superman: Man of Tomorrow Leaks: Set videos reveal Lex Luthor's comic-accurate, light-up suit. Plus, James Gunn hypes that two fight scenes in the movie are contenders for the best he's ever put on screen.Are We Fatigued With the DCU?: Brian admits the magic is gone and compares the upcoming DCU slate to the lame-duck releases of Dark Phoenix and Aquaman 2. What happens if James Gunn's contract isn't renewed in 2027?Is Adria Arjona Playing Wonder Woman?: She has been heavily training, but we theorize she is secretly playing Wonder Woman instead of the rumored Maxima.Robert Pattinson's Batman Frustrations: Pattinson defends his grueling 3:00 AM workout routine against the haters, confirms The Batman Part II will feature 11 straight weeks of night shoots, and complains that playing Batman didn't open more doors for him in Hollywood.Pattinson on The Odyssey: A quick story from Pattinson on why the actors on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey set looked like they had just "been to war".

    19 min

  2. Jun 12

    Robert Downey Jr. Admits Marvel is "Zeroing Out" the MCU

    Welcome back to a massive Marvel Roundup episode of the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down Charlie Cox's shockingly honest comments about Daredevil Season 1, Robert Downey Jr. declaring the MCU is back to "Phase Zero," and the frustrating death of Shang-Chi 2! In this video: Daredevil's "Ben Affleck" Mistake: Charlie Cox finally admits that the original creative direction for Daredevil: Born Again felt like they were repeating the mistakes of the Ben Affleck movie. Plus, we discuss the time jump and Kingpin's Puerto Rico exile coming in Season 3.Phase Zero & Doomsday: Robert Downey Jr. and Joe Russo admit they can't top Avengers: Endgame and are officially treating Doomsday as a "Phase Zero" reset to earn your trust back. Ebon Moss-Bachrach also admits the multiverse script is incredibly confusing.The X2 Trauma & Kevin Feige: Alan Cumming reveals the X2: X-Men United cast was "bonded in trauma". We dive into how Bryan Singer's dangerous set literally forced the studio to hire a young Kevin Feige to babysit him.Shang-Chi 2 is Dead: Why is Simu Liu being relegated to cameos in Marvel Zombies and Wonder Man? Plus, Tony Leung's amazing story about arguing with director Destin Daniel Cretton over the fight choreography.How The Odyssey Saved Spider-Man: Tom Holland explains how Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey forced a 6-month delay for Spider-Man: Brand New Day—and why that delay ultimately saved the movie.X-Men '97 Season 2 Trailer: The trailer is here for a July 2nd release! We discuss the visuals and wait for Beau DeMayo's inevitable reaction to his rewritten story

    29 min

  3. Jun 9

    Why the He-Man Movie RUINED Its Best Moments

    Welcome back to the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down their spoiler review for Travis Knight's live-action Masters of the Universe (He-Man) movie! Did it capture the magic of the 80s cartoon, or is it too meta for its own good? In this video: A Goofy Meta-Comedy: We discuss the film's confusing tone. Why did they try to replicate the goofy humor of Thor: Love and Thunder? Plus, we call out the writers for including too many inappropriate anatomy jokes in a movie meant to sell toys to kids.The Alan Ritchson Debate: Was Nicholas Galitzine the weakest link? Pablo explains why he didn't buy Galitzine's physique or "feats" of strength, and why a massive actor like Alan Ritchson would have been the better choice.Jared Leto's Skeletor: Despite the baggage of the actor, we admit that Leto delivered a highly entertaining, cartoon-accurate Skeletor. Plus, praise for Camila Mendes' standout performance as Teela and Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms.Trailer Spoilers & Missing Battle Cat: Brian rants about Amazon spoiling the first transformation in the trailers, and the unforgivable sin of not showing Cringer transform into Battle Cat in the finale!The Perfect Final 5 Minutes: Why the last five minutes of the movie—featuring the classic cartoon theme, the goofy running animation, and Orco's "Today We Learned" post-credit scene—was absolute nostalgic perfection.Box Office Disaster: The movie opened to a horrific $54 million globally against a $200 million budget. Why this guarantees we won't be getting the She-Ra sequel teased in the credits.

    51 min

  4. Jun 8

    Why Joe Russo's $300M "Citadel" Disaster is BAD NEWS for Avengers: Doomsday 🚨

    Welcome back to another episode of the Nerd Gen Report! In this "What We Are Watching" segment, Pablo and Brian catch up on the latest streaming shows, theatrical releases, and massive superhero news! In this video: Sebastian Stan is Two-Face: We react to Sebastian Stan's comments confirming he is officially playing Harvey Dent and Two-Face in the upcoming Batman sequel . Milly Alcock's Supergirl Backlash: Brian calls out the new Supergirl actress for proudly admitting she didn't bother to watch Wonder Woman, Black Widow, or Captain Marvel to prepare for her role . Man on Fire Series Review: Why Yaya Abdul-Mateen II's take on Creasy lacked the ferocity and rage of Denzel Washington's masterpiece. We discuss why Hollywood needs to stop typecasting Yaya in remakes . Citadel Season 2 is a Disaster: Brian absolutely goes off on Amazon's $300 million season of Citadel. Why this Joe Russo-directed mess makes us very nervous for the action choreography in Avengers: Doomsday . The Michael Biopic Nears $1 Billion: Michael is about to cross the billion-dollar mark! We discuss the inevitable sequel, the "Making of Thriller" pitch, and why Janet Jackson's upcoming project could be the next massive hit . What Else We're Watching: Pablo reviews the historic New York Knicks playoff run and Netflix's Hulk Hogan: The American Dream documentary. Plus, Brian reviews In the Gray, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, and highly recommends the British crime drama Legends

    34 min

  5. Jun 8

    MANDO AND GROGU SPOILER FREE REVIEW

    Welcome back to another episode of the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian dive into their spoiler-free review of the highly anticipated The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. Did it bring the magic of Star Wars back to the big screen, or is franchise fatigue finally setting in? In this video: The Fatigue is Real: Brian admits he fell asleep in the theater and explains why having three seasons of a TV show completely robbed this movie of its cinematic magic . Dave Filoni's Ego Trip: Why Brian is officially "out" on Dave Filoni's stewardship of Star Wars, specifically calling out the director for putting himself in the movie twice . We discuss why his vision for the galaxy feels too "small" . The Best Scene in the Movie: We highlight Grogu's solo adventure sequence. Why this movie is a 4-star experience for kids, even if it's only a 3-star movie for adults . Box Office Expectations: With a $160 million global opening, the film is tracking to finish around $400 to $450 million. We discuss why Disney is perfectly fine with this "new standard" and why Star Wars may never hit $2 Billion again . The 10-Year Vault Solution: Brian pitches his drastic solution to save the major IPs: shut down all live-action Star Wars and Marvel projects for 10 years to make audiences actually miss them . Ludwig Göransson's Incredible Score: Why the film's musical score is the one truly special element that beautifully blends John Williams' classic orchestra with new, original synthesizers .

    48 min

  6. Jun 8

    Why Amazon KILLED Voltron & He-Man + The Death of 80s Remakes

    Welcome back to another episode of the NerdGen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian dive into "The Void" to review Mortal Kombat 2, track the historic box office run of the Michael biopic, and mourn the "death" of our favorite 80s IPs. In this video: Mortal Kombat 2 Spoiler-Free Review: Brian breaks down why the sequel is a massive upgrade over 2021. We discuss Carl Urban’s "cocky" Johnny Cage, the tournament format, and why the martial arts choreography still falls short of Neo vs. Agent Smith . Michael's Billion Dollar March: The Michael biopic is crossing $600M and heading for $1B+. We discuss why IMAX is kicking other movies out to bring Michael back and how the international market is exploding . The He-Man Disaster: Why Masters of the Universe is looking like a $200M write-off. We discuss the "goofy" trailer, the "CGI-heavy" world of Eternia, and why it failed to capture the Dune or Avatar vibe it needed . Voltron Goes Straight to Streaming: Amazon confirms Voltron won't get a theatrical release. Is this the end for Thundercats and other 80s reboots? . The Future of Adaptations: Why video game movies like Zelda are replacing the 80s "dinosaurs" in Hollywood . What We're Watching: Quick hits on Man on Fire, Citadel, and Christopher Nolan's upcoming choices for The Odyssey

    34 min

  7. May 15

    Why Marvel's New Punisher Special Gets a 2 out of 5 Rating!

    Welcome back to the Nerd Gen Report! In this week's Marvel Roundup, Pablo and Brian break down their spoiler review for the brand new 51-minute Marvel Spotlight special, The Punisher: One Last Kill! In this video: An Incomplete Bridge: Why this 51-minute special felt incredibly rushed. We discuss the impossible task of bridging Frank Castle's Netflix origins with his upcoming role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while also catering to new audiences.The "John Wick" Debate: Pablo explains why the action felt way too much like a John Wick clone, while Brian defends the tactical reloads, realistic damage, and the evolution of Frank's combat style.Justice for Curtis: We rant about the baffling decision to kill off Curtis off-screen without any explanation, tossing away one of the most important emotional anchors from the Netflix series.Escape from Little Sicily: Why the portrayal of the Nucci crime family's neighborhood felt like an apocalyptic warzone straight out of Escape from New York or The Warriors. Why didn't Daredevil, Spider-Man, or the Avengers step in?Karen Page's Cameo: Discussing Deborah Ann Woll's brief return as a hallucination.Final Scores: Both Pablo and Brian give the special a highly disappointing 2 out of 5.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Pablo Falling Asleep During the Special 1:45 - Brian's Review: Why the Special Felt Incomplete 3:10 - The Great Debate: Did it Feel Too Much Like John Wick? 6:15 - Defending the Action, Tactical Gear & Realistic Damage 8:20 - Trying to Bridge the Netflix Show to Brand New Day 11:50 - Retconning Frank's Purpose & The Nucci Crime Family 15:30 - The Disrespectful Off-Screen Death of Curtis 18:15 - Deborah Ann Woll's Hallucinatory Cameo 20:00 - The Apocalyptic "Escape From New York" Setting 23:30 - Final Scores: We Both Give it a 2 out of 5 #ThePunisher #JonBernthal #MarvelSpotlight #SpiderManBrandNewDay #DaredevilBornAgain #MCU #NerdGenReport

    33 min

  8. May 14

    The VOID: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey BACKLASH (Is Matt Damon Miscast?)

    Welcome back to The Void on the Nerd Gen Report! This week, Pablo and Brian break down the divisive reactions to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, shocking Star Wars streaming ratings, and the growing trend of TV finales heading to the big screen! In this Episode The Odyssey Trailer Reaction: We discuss the epic Cyclops design, but why are fans so divided over Matt Damon's American accent and modern dialogue? Plus, the influence of the Emily Wilson translation, and why we think this movie will fall short of $1 Billion.Michael Box Office & Spike Lee: The Michael biopic continues to dominate, crossing $500 million worldwide. We discuss Spike Lee's passionate defense of the film, and why audiences are treating it like a concert rather than a traditional biopic.Lanterns HBO Tone: Showrunner Chris Mundy compares the upcoming Lanterns series to The Sopranos and Game of Thrones.The Boys Finale in Theaters: Amazon is releasing the series finale of The Boys in cinemas 24 hours before streaming. Is this the future of television?Night Agent Ending: Season 4 will be the final season of The Night Agent.Star Wars Nielsen Ratings: A massive shocker! Andor is officially the #1 most-streamed Star Wars property of all time, outdrawing the original films! Meanwhile, The Mandalorian completely missed the top 10 overall list.What We're Watching: Brian reviews Dave Filoni's animated Darth Maul: Shadow Lord, and Pablo warns against watching the Rachel movie Send Help while on an airplane!

    42 min
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On this channel, we discuss the business of the superhero film and tv genre. We dive deep into the decision-making being made about our favorite heroes of the MCU and DCU. We aim to keep our community informed about the future of the Superhero Genre.

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  • Creator
    Pablo I Solano
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
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    © 2025 Pablo I Solano
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