Send us a text On the sci-fi edition, Thomas asks you to stay at home, while you're there Thomas talks about Rosario Dawson wanting to be in Trek May the Fourth sees some new Disney Plus programming,and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are okay. All that and more on this edition of Multiverse Tonight! https://multiversetonight.wordpress.com http://mtpodcast.com Support the show Thanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/
Send us a text We race through a packed slate: Star Wars returns to theaters for its 50th, a new Old Republic game teases a distant horizon, Dogma escapes rights limbo, Disney bets big on AI, Netflix moves for Warner Bros Discovery, and we honor Jim Ward, Jeff Garcia, and Rob Reiner. Fast news, sharp context, and a candid closer on what this all means for fans and creators. • Star Wars 50th anniversary theatrical restoration and why it matters • New narrative-driven Star Wars game announceme...
Send us a text We share a quick update on Thomas’s recovery, then dive into a packed slate: Starfighter’s composer choice, a record-breaking Superman sale, a TMNT strategy reset, Henson’s milestone auction, a graphic history expansion, and Zootopia 2’s box office run. Big themes: how music defines new stories, how IP pivots, and how fan culture preserves its past. • Thomas’s health update and production schedule • Thomas Newman to score Starfighter post–Rise Of Skywalker • What a clean 9.0 S...
Send us a text A whirlwind of geek headlines spans V for Vendetta at HBO, a fresh Star Trek film without the Kelvin cast, and Black Panther 3 moving forward with Denzel Washington. We weigh nostalgia against novelty, call out pricing shifts, and honor the legacy of Dan McGrath. • HBO developing a V for Vendetta series with a modern political edge • Oscar Isaac signals openness to return as Poe with caveats • Paramount retires Kelvin Trek and greenlights a new standalone film • Lego reveals a...
Send us a text Two mega-franchises landed this summer, and we brought in artist and writer Rick Stacey to pull back the cape. We start with Superman’s newest outing and ask a simple question with a thorny answer: when does reinvention enrich a legend, and when does it chip away at what makes the character feel true? From the collar and Kingdom Come-leaning emblem to David Corenswet’s earnest performance, we parse the choices that worked, the ones that nag, and why multiverse logic can both em...
Send us a text A fast tour through NYCC’s biggest reveals, from Batman Nightfall and Vertigo’s revival to Starfleet Academy with Stephen Colbert, major Star Wars publishing moves, and Marvel’s next waves. We weigh what matters, what’s hype, and what could reshape the next two years. • Batman Nightfall animated event details and creative team • Vertigo imprint revival with ten creator-owned series • DC–Marvel crossover reprints and new one-shots • Star Wars books, art volumes, and comics slat...
Send us a text We mark 250 with a brisk tour through the week’s biggest geek headlines, from a Star Trek Enterprise Rose Parade float to Marvel and DC milestones, Magic: The Gathering’s bold crossovers, a new Simpsons movie date, and a record-setting EA buyout. Along the way, we weigh legacy, risk, and what makes nostalgia feel new. • Star Trek’s 60th anniversary float details and transporter illusion • Casting hopes for the Rose Parade appearance • Spider-Man: Brand New Day production pause...
Send us a text Thomas talks about his upcoming surgery, Plus Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is approaching its end with a shortened fifth season, intended to lead into The Original Series. Showrunners Henry Alonso Myers and Akiva Goldsman aim for the series to conclude with Kirk's "first day on the job," focusing on the strongest elements of The Original Series rather than remaking "The Man Trap." Akiva Goldsman has pitched a spinoff concept called "Star Trek: Year One," which would explore Ki...
Send us a text Geek culture expands with major announcements for Star Trek's 60th anniversary, DC's Superman sequel, and Star Wars potentially coming to the world's largest screen at the Sphere in Las Vegas. • Star Trek celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Rose Parade float, new series including Starfleet Academy, and first-ever Lego collaboration • James Gunn announces "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" for July 2027, featuring Superman and Lex Luthor potentially teaming up • Star Wars may be s...
Send us a text We break down James Gunn's Superman coming to VOD early, new Star Trek games, Kumail Nanjiani's revelations about what would have been for Eternals, and remember the legacy of Terrence Stamp who passed away at 87. • Superman hitting VOD on Friday, with James Gunn explaining the release is timed to coincide with Peacemaker season 2 • John Cena confirming Peacemaker season 2 will continue the DCU narrative throughline • Two new Star Trek games announced: Star Trek Voyager Across...
Send us a text We dive into the latest film industry happenings with James Gunn writing and directing the next Superman film, Matt Reeves completing The Batman Part II script for a 2027 release, and major announcements across Marvel and Star Wars franchises. • Box office rundown reveals how superhero movies like Fantastic Four and Superman perform in today's theater climate • James Gunn will write and direct the next Superman film while expanding DC Universe with Clayface, Supergirl, and oth...
Send us a text San Diego Comic-Con delivers major news as George Lucas makes his historic first appearance and Marvel's Kevin Feige reveals plans extending through 2032. Fantastic Four tops the box office with $118 million in its opening weekend. • George Lucas receives standing ovation at his first-ever Comic-Con appearance while promoting Lucas Museum of Narrative Art • Star Trek Strange New Worlds announces Muppet crossover episode created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop • Paramount+ reveal...
Send us a text Superman returns to theaters with a blockbuster $122 million opening weekend, marking DC Studios' successful restart under James Gunn's direction. The film resonates with audiences by focusing on the human aspects of the iconic character while delivering thrilling superhero action. • Superman achieves $122 million domestic opening, $217 million globally • New York City honors Jack Kirby by renaming Delancey/Essex intersection as "Yancy Street/Jack Kirby Way" • Sean Astin annou...
Send us a text Jon Bernthal returns as The Punisher for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while DC and Sega collaborate on Sonic the Hedgehog crossover collectibles. Matt Reeves completes The Batman 2 script despite multiple delays, now scheduled for October 2027. • Jon Bernthal reprises his role as The Punisher for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and an upcoming 2026 Disney+ special • Sega partners with Warner Bros, Jack's Pacific and Funko for DC Comics crossover collectibles featuring Sonic characters...
Send us a text Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will conclude with season five as planned, while Marvel's Vision spin-off series casts Emily Hampshire as EDITH and Thunderbolts struggles at the box office despite positive reception. • Paramount confirms Strange New Worlds will end with season 5, currently in production • Emily Hampshire joins Paul Bettany in Vision series as Stark's AI EDITH • Thunderbolts underperforms with $371 million globally despite positive reviews • Sean Levy's Sta...
Send us a text We mourn the passing of Peter David, an iconic writer who shaped Star Trek, Star Wars, Babylon 5, Incredible Hulk, Supergirl, Young Justice and many other beloved properties across multiple media formats. • Ryan Reynolds pitches Disney on creating an R-rated Star Wars property as a "Trojan horse for emotion" • DC Comics and Marvel announce Batman/Deadpool crossover comics coming in 2025, their first major collaboration in decades • Tania Miller cast in Marvel's Vision series a...
Send us a text The entertainment multiverse buzzes with major franchise returns as Jessica Jones officially joins the MCU in Daredevil: Born Again and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds finally gets a July 17 premiere date after a nearly two-year hiatus. • Jessica Jones actress Krysten Ritter returns to her iconic role, joining Charlie Cox in Daredevil: Born Again for its second season • Jake Schreier in early talks to direct Marvel's new X-Men movie following positive reception to Thunderbolts •...
Send us a text Thomas Townley delivers breaking geek news covering Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, and pop culture, bringing fans the latest updates on beloved franchises alongside touching tributes to recently departed industry icons. • Jeremy Renner reveals Disney offered half his salary for Hawkeye Season 2 following his snowplow accident • DC's Sergeant Rock film with Colin Farrell delayed until next summer despite $65 million budget • Star Wars Monopoly Go crossover event launched as ...
Send us a text We dive into the biggest announcements from Star Wars Celebration including Hayden Christensen's return as Anakin Skywalker, Ray Park reprising Darth Maul, and exciting updates on upcoming movies and shows. The DC universe expands with Immortal Legend Batman taking the Dark Knight to space centuries into the future. • Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm announce Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game set during Clone Wars era • Ahsoka Season 2 will feature Hayden Christen...
Send us a text We explore the latest geek news from across media platforms, diving into casting announcements, upcoming releases, and paying tribute to entertainment legends who recently passed away. • Nathan Fillion cast as Guy Gardner in HBO's upcoming DC series "Lanterns" • Sean Levy's Star Wars movie set five years after Rise of Skywalker with all-new characters • Marvel's Avengers Doomsday bringing back Fox X-Men actors including Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen • Nintendo Switch 2 anno...