December 15, 2025 • 15 mins
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 announcement and long timeline
• Dogma 4K release and Kevin Smith project updates
• Disney’s $1B OpenAI deal and Sora-powered fan video
• Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and market impact
• Tributes to Jim Ward and Jeff Garcia’s voice acting legacies
• Rob Reiner’s reported death and career overview
• Show wrap with links, socials, and support options
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SPEAKER_00 (00:02):
Tonight, the original Star Wars returns,
Dogma returns, Netflix onceWarner Brothers, and we remember
voice actors Jim Ward, JeffGarcia, and the legendary actor,
director, writer, producer, RobRyder.
All then more on this edition ofMultiverse Tonight.
Welcome to Multiverse Tonight,your source for Geek News.
(00:22):
We dissect films, games, comics,and much more, bringing you
entitled commentary on PopPublic.
This is Multiverse Tonight.
Now here's your host, ThomasTownley.
Hello, folks, and welcome tothis edition of Multiverse
Tonight.
I'm of course your host, ThomasTownley.
(00:42):
And if you're watching thevideo, you might notice over my
shoulder that it says 5 18 p.m.
Yeah, I've basically spent allafternoon trying to track down a
problem here.
So, and I've already recordedthis once.
So instead of you know goingthrough the whole thing again,
which took about 30 minutes, I'mgonna try to speed read my uh my
(01:04):
show.
So let's go on with the StarWars news.
To mark the 50th anniversary ofs of the original Star Wars
coming out in theaters in 1977,the uh film will be presenting a
newly restored version, ensuringthat the cinematic experience is
(01:24):
fresh and impactful as it wasfive decades ago.
The classic movie, initiallyreleased as simply Star Wars and
later retelled Star Wars and NewHope, will uh to uh schedule to
return to theaters everywhere,giving fans, both old and new, a
chance to see where it belongs.
The special engagement is set tobegin on February 19th, 2027.
If you'd like to buy me my crypmy my birthday present, now's
(01:47):
the time.
Uh kicking off the anniversaryfestive festivities and allowing
audiences worldwide to onceagain witness the tale of the
Fire and Boy, the Princess'sscoundrel, and the two androids
changing the fate of a galaxy.
Uh there'll be othercelebrations uh that year as
well, and we'll find those outlater.
On to next one.
Star Wars Faith of the OldRepublic was unveiled at the
(02:07):
2025 Game Awards.
Now, this game, uh developed inpartnership with Lucasfilm
Games, comes from a ArcanautStudios as described as a
narrative-driven single-playeraction RPG where players take on
the role of Force User in theGalaxy on the Brink of Change.
Which when isn't the Star WarsGalaxy on the Brink of Change?
(02:30):
Um now they're very happy to beworking on this game, but uh
don't hold your don't hold yourbreath yet.
This game will not be out forquite some time, think 2030s.
Now let's go on to the Marvelnews.
(02:59):
In anticipation of AdventuresDoomsday set for December 18th.
Also being released around thattime, and August 7th will be
star will be Supertroopers 3,which uh will be the same as
Super Troopers 2, 1 and 2.
There you go.
Let's go on to the Geek News.
(03:34):
Dogma, the Kevin Smith uh movieabout uh Catholicism, has been
re-released on 4K Blu-ray.
Now uh this has been a long timecoming, of course.
Uh the film was held hostage bythe wine by Harvey Weinstein,
who owned Miramax, who wascompany controlled Miramax.
(03:55):
So uh luckily a company acompany stepped in and has
gotten it back for them.
So the first ever Blu-ray fromLions Gate was released, as well
as a short term a short run intheaters, as well, and a parents
of the can film festival.
Now there's uh other the otheruh things in the works for Kevin
(04:22):
Smith, including uh Twilight ofthe Mulra of the Mulrats, which
is still it's been blocked for10 years, so uh it's it coming
to fruition is neither here northere.
So we'll just have to wait tosee.
Uh Jane Bob, Jane Silent Bob'sStar Wars, the third film was
supposed to shoot earlier thisyear, but was derailed due to
(04:43):
financing being withdrawn.
So uh hopefully he'll get thatshot next year with new funding.
He uh took it personally, sayingthat he felt responsible for not
being financially successfulenough to uh have to fund his
own art.
And also, he's back on thecannabis.
So uh get ready for more goofyuh skylarkings.
(05:06):
Anyway, let's go on to our nextstory.
Uh Disney has made a significantcommitment to artificial
intelligence, securing the mostnoble collaboration between a
Hollywood studio and an AIcompany to date.
This move signals Disney'sacceptance of AI.
Now, uh, this was an investmentin uh open of$1 billion in
OpenAI.
The deal establishes Disney as amajor customer, intending to use
(05:27):
OpenAI's tool technology todevelop new project products,
tools, and experiences,including for Disney Plus and
deploy Chat GPT for employees.
Now, uh the biggest part of thisis opting into their Sora 2,
which uh Disney is opting inbecoming the first major content
licensing partner.
The deal permits Sora users tocreate personalized short-form
(05:50):
fan video using text prompts anda vast selection of Disney
Marvel and Lucasfilm characters,including those from Frozen Star
Wars, Captain America, Yoda,etc., etc., etc.
Now, a selection of those videosare expected to stream with
Disney Plus.
Now, both companies haveaffirmed the commitment to
protecting creators andmaintaining robust controls
against illegal and harmfulcontent.
In other words, you're not gonnaget uh X-rated content or even
(06:14):
R-rated content from these, mostlikely.
So, you know, use your timewisely, folks.
And uh so they're very happywith this.
Let's go on to the next story.
Netflix and Warner Brothers haveannounced a agreement where
Netflix will buy WarnerBrothers, including the film
intelligence studios, the HBOMax and HBO.
(06:35):
Uh, this was worth about$82.7billion for the enterprise value
and$72 billion for the equity.
This announcement is uhalongside a competing bid from
Paramount Skydance, which ismore of a hostile takeover.
And uh they'll put that toshareholders.
Now the cash and stocktransactions are valuing WBD
(06:57):
shares at$27.75 per share.
Uh the completion of the deal iscut is uh conditional, and the
spinoff is currently projectedto be for Discovery Global
Networks, would be third quarterof 2026, with the subsequent
close of this deal in 12 to 18months.
Request with WBD shareholdersand regulatory clearances, which
(07:20):
there's already you know balkbalking at from all sorts.
Uh everyone seems to be againstthis.
Frankly, I like I would ratherNetflix have it than Paramount
at this point.
And with that, let's uh head onover to our final bit of news.
(07:41):
Jim Ward, the hugely talentedEmmy Award-winning voice actor
and master impressionist, passedaway at the age of 66.
Known for versatile roles incountless animated projects,
including the Fairly Odd Parentsand the Ratchin Clank series.
Ward died on Wednesday at amemory care facility in Los
Angeles following an eight-yearbattle with Alzheimer's.
With uh over 320 acting creditsin IMDB, Ward's voice was a
(08:04):
staple in pop culture.
For Nick Lodine, he did FairlyOdd Parents and uh in gaming and
franchise roles from 2002 to2001.
He did Captain Quark for theRatchet Game, Rat Ratchet and
Clank game series, includingvideo game, the 2016 feature
film.
He also played C3PO in Star WarsDirector of Video Films and
Video Games and was CommissionerGordon in Batman videos.
(08:25):
For Cartoon Network, he voicedVelociraptor XLR8 and the Alien
Diamond Head on the Ben 10series.
For Disney Universal, he workedon films like Mulan, Chia Cars,
Toy Story 3, MonstersUniversity, Inside Out.
And for Universal, he did theDespicle Me Films and 2018's The
Grinch.
He received a daytime Emmy forhis role of Stoker on the remake
(08:48):
of the Fox Kids series BikerMice from Mars.
He was born in San Francisco andraised in Sherman Oaks and did
improvisations growing up, andso that in high school he became
well known for his impressions.
He graduated from UCLA where hisfather taught German.
(09:08):
His first job out of college wasuh entertaining guests with
impressions and jokes as a tourguide for Universal Studios,
where he formed a two-man comedyact with a fellow tour guide.
He did a perfect impression ofWilliam Daniels' kit from Night
Rider, which led to himduplicating the voice on two
episodes of Different Strokes in1994.
For 20 years, until Alzheimer'sbegan affecting award, co-hosted
(09:31):
and performed Impressions on theSyntcad radio program, the
Stephanie Miller Show, a man ofMay talents, he spoke fluent
German and played guitar andharmonica.
He also did live action roles inEllen Becker E.R.
Alias, and according to Jim, andStar Trek fans may remember him
from a memorable set of 7-Elevencommercials where he played a
hyper fan doing uh charactercharacter imitations.
(09:52):
He uh survived by his wife,Janice Ryan Ward, and his mother
Mary Lou, his sister Natalie.
Jim Ward, the hugely talentedEmmy Award-winning voice actor
and master impressionist, passedaway at the age of 66.
Now, voice actor and comedianJeff Garcia, widely known for
the voice of Sheen Estevan inthe Nickelodeon series Jimmy
(10:12):
Neutron, died at the age of 55.
According to family members, hedied early Wednesday morning and
was taken off life support at aSouthern California hospital.
The exact cause of death is notknown.
He was born May 3rd, 1975, inIrving, California, and his
career began in 1991 as astand-up comedian.
He transitioned into acting in1995, and his work spanned
(10:35):
decades in both voice acting andlive-action roles.
His breakout role was SheenEstevez in Jimmy Neutron, Boy
Genius, and Plant Sheen, as wellas the 2005 TV movie Jimmy
Neutron, Attack of the Twonks.
His other noble roles includePip the Mouse on the film
Boanyard and his subsequentseries Back to the Boy Boneyard.
(11:00):
He also did work in Rio, Rio 2,and Happy Feet.
He also guest starred on MTV'sClone High.
Jeff Garcia is survived by hisson Joseph and his daughter
Savannah.
Again, Jessica Garcia has diedat the age of 50.
And finally, tonight.
(11:22):
Rob Reiner, a famed director andall in the family star, died at
80 78 due to an apparenthomicide.
Rob Reiner, who transitionedfrom his acting role as meathead
on All in the Family to a highlysuccessful career, directing
films such as Does a Spinal Tap,When Harry Met Sally, and A Few
Good Men was found dead onSunday afternoon as Brent went
home.
He was 78.
(11:43):
His wife, Michelle Singer, wasfound deceased alongside him.
The deaths are being reported asa homicide, with reportedly his
son committing the murder.
Allegedly.
The son of renowned comedianCarl Reiner, Rob Reiner, first
gained prominence on All in theFamily, playing liberal
son-in-law to Carol O'Connor'sbig dead Archie Bunker for nine
(12:05):
seasons.
He earned Emmys for BestSupporting Actor in a comedy in
1974 and 1978.
After working on a writer onshows like the Smithson Brothers
Comedy Hour and Happy Days,Reiner moved to the big screen
as director, writer, and co-starat the cherished mockumentary,
This is Spinal Tap.
Over the next decade, Reinerdemonstrated his versatility
(12:28):
with a string of popular andcritically acclaimed films, such
as Stand By Me, The PrincessBride, When Harry Met Sally,
Misery, A Few Good Men, andothers.
He co-founded the productioncompany Castle Rock
Entertainment in 1987, servingas a producer on most of the
films from that point on.
Castle Rock also releasedseveral of his hits and other
successful films like In theLine of Fire, before being
(12:49):
acquired by Turner Broadcastingin 1993.
While his later directoralprojects, such as the Birth
Suite 2007 comedy The BucketList, were eclectic, they seldom
achieved commercial success ofhis earlier work.
His final film was the sequelSpinal Tap 2, The End Continues.
He also directed the 2023documentary, Albert Brooks
(13:09):
Defending My Life.
He became one of Hollywood'smost outspoken political
activists and a prominentprogressive voice.
He was an ardent supporter ofDemocratic causes and an
opponent of Donald Trump andactive in several California
ballot measures.
Born March 6, 1947, in theBronx, New York, Reiner was
raised in Hollywood.
(13:30):
He attended UCLA film school andtook small roles in various TV
shows before landing the role inOn the Family.
Here is a little bit of triviafor you.
He was selected over the up forthe role over Richard Dreyfus
and Harrison Ford.
Reiner and his wife are survivedby their children, Jack, Nick,
(13:52):
and Romy.
He was also the adapted daughterof actress Tracy Reiner, the
daughter of his first wife, thelate actress and director Penny
Marshall.
Rob Reiner, director andall-in-the-family star, dead at
78.
He's only mostly dead.
And now that brings us to theend of our show for today.
(14:12):
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We're on Blue Sky at MultiverseTom, Threads, Facebook, and
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Alright, these are
Tonight, the original Star Wars returns,
Dogma returns, Netflix onceWarner Brothers, and we remember
voice actors Jim Ward, JeffGarcia, and the legendary actor,
director, writer, producer, RobRyder.
All then more on this edition ofMultiverse Tonight.
Welcome to Multiverse Tonight,your source for Geek News.
(00:22):
We dissect films, games, comics,and much more, bringing you
entitled commentary on PopPublic.
This is Multiverse Tonight.
Now here's your host, ThomasTownley.
Hello, folks, and welcome tothis edition of Multiverse
Tonight.
I'm of course your host, ThomasTownley.
(00:42):
And if you're watching thevideo, you might notice over my
shoulder that it says 5 18 p.m.
Yeah, I've basically spent allafternoon trying to track down a
problem here.
So, and I've already recordedthis once.
So instead of you know goingthrough the whole thing again,
which took about 30 minutes, I'mgonna try to speed read my uh my
(01:04):
show.
So let's go on with the StarWars news.
To mark the 50th anniversary ofs of the original Star Wars
coming out in theaters in 1977,the uh film will be presenting a
newly restored version, ensuringthat the cinematic experience is
(01:24):
fresh and impactful as it wasfive decades ago.
The classic movie, initiallyreleased as simply Star Wars and
later retelled Star Wars and NewHope, will uh to uh schedule to
return to theaters everywhere,giving fans, both old and new, a
chance to see where it belongs.
The special engagement is set tobegin on February 19th, 2027.
If you'd like to buy me my crypmy my birthday present, now's
(01:47):
the time.
Uh kicking off the anniversaryfestive festivities and allowing
audiences worldwide to onceagain witness the tale of the
Fire and Boy, the Princess'sscoundrel, and the two androids
changing the fate of a galaxy.
Uh there'll be othercelebrations uh that year as
well, and we'll find those outlater.
On to next one.
Star Wars Faith of the OldRepublic was unveiled at the
(02:07):
2025 Game Awards.
Now, this game, uh developed inpartnership with Lucasfilm
Games, comes from a ArcanautStudios as described as a
narrative-driven single-playeraction RPG where players take on
the role of Force User in theGalaxy on the Brink of Change.
Which when isn't the Star WarsGalaxy on the Brink of Change?
(02:30):
Um now they're very happy to beworking on this game, but uh
don't hold your don't hold yourbreath yet.
This game will not be out forquite some time, think 2030s.
Now let's go on to the Marvelnews.
(02:59):
In anticipation of AdventuresDoomsday set for December 18th.
Also being released around thattime, and August 7th will be
star will be Supertroopers 3,which uh will be the same as
Super Troopers 2, 1 and 2.
There you go.
Let's go on to the Geek News.
(03:34):
Dogma, the Kevin Smith uh movieabout uh Catholicism, has been
re-released on 4K Blu-ray.
Now uh this has been a long timecoming, of course.
Uh the film was held hostage bythe wine by Harvey Weinstein,
who owned Miramax, who wascompany controlled Miramax.
(03:55):
So uh luckily a company acompany stepped in and has
gotten it back for them.
So the first ever Blu-ray fromLions Gate was released, as well
as a short term a short run intheaters, as well, and a parents
of the can film festival.
Now there's uh other the otheruh things in the works for Kevin
(04:22):
Smith, including uh Twilight ofthe Mulra of the Mulrats, which
is still it's been blocked for10 years, so uh it's it coming
to fruition is neither here northere.
So we'll just have to wait tosee.
Uh Jane Bob, Jane Silent Bob'sStar Wars, the third film was
supposed to shoot earlier thisyear, but was derailed due to
(04:43):
financing being withdrawn.
So uh hopefully he'll get thatshot next year with new funding.
He uh took it personally, sayingthat he felt responsible for not
being financially successfulenough to uh have to fund his
own art.
And also, he's back on thecannabis.
So uh get ready for more goofyuh skylarkings.
(05:06):
Anyway, let's go on to our nextstory.
Uh Disney has made a significantcommitment to artificial
intelligence, securing the mostnoble collaboration between a
Hollywood studio and an AIcompany to date.
This move signals Disney'sacceptance of AI.
Now, uh, this was an investmentin uh open of$1 billion in
OpenAI.
The deal establishes Disney as amajor customer, intending to use
(05:27):
OpenAI's tool technology todevelop new project products,
tools, and experiences,including for Disney Plus and
deploy Chat GPT for employees.
Now, uh the biggest part of thisis opting into their Sora 2,
which uh Disney is opting inbecoming the first major content
licensing partner.
The deal permits Sora users tocreate personalized short-form
(05:50):
fan video using text prompts anda vast selection of Disney
Marvel and Lucasfilm characters,including those from Frozen Star
Wars, Captain America, Yoda,etc., etc., etc.
Now, a selection of those videosare expected to stream with
Disney Plus.
Now, both companies haveaffirmed the commitment to
protecting creators andmaintaining robust controls
against illegal and harmfulcontent.
In other words, you're not gonnaget uh X-rated content or even
(06:14):
R-rated content from these, mostlikely.
So, you know, use your timewisely, folks.
And uh so they're very happywith this.
Let's go on to the next story.
Netflix and Warner Brothers haveannounced a agreement where
Netflix will buy WarnerBrothers, including the film
intelligence studios, the HBOMax and HBO.
(06:35):
Uh, this was worth about$82.7billion for the enterprise value
and$72 billion for the equity.
This announcement is uhalongside a competing bid from
Paramount Skydance, which ismore of a hostile takeover.
And uh they'll put that toshareholders.
Now the cash and stocktransactions are valuing WBD
(06:57):
shares at$27.75 per share.
Uh the completion of the deal iscut is uh conditional, and the
spinoff is currently projectedto be for Discovery Global
Networks, would be third quarterof 2026, with the subsequent
close of this deal in 12 to 18months.
Request with WBD shareholdersand regulatory clearances, which
(07:20):
there's already you know balkbalking at from all sorts.
Uh everyone seems to be againstthis.
Frankly, I like I would ratherNetflix have it than Paramount
at this point.
And with that, let's uh head onover to our final bit of news.
(07:41):
Jim Ward, the hugely talentedEmmy Award-winning voice actor
and master impressionist, passedaway at the age of 66.
Known for versatile roles incountless animated projects,
including the Fairly Odd Parentsand the Ratchin Clank series.
Ward died on Wednesday at amemory care facility in Los
Angeles following an eight-yearbattle with Alzheimer's.
With uh over 320 acting creditsin IMDB, Ward's voice was a
(08:04):
staple in pop culture.
For Nick Lodine, he did FairlyOdd Parents and uh in gaming and
franchise roles from 2002 to2001.
He did Captain Quark for theRatchet Game, Rat Ratchet and
Clank game series, includingvideo game, the 2016 feature
film.
He also played C3PO in Star WarsDirector of Video Films and
Video Games and was CommissionerGordon in Batman videos.
(08:25):
For Cartoon Network, he voicedVelociraptor XLR8 and the Alien
Diamond Head on the Ben 10series.
For Disney Universal, he workedon films like Mulan, Chia Cars,
Toy Story 3, MonstersUniversity, Inside Out.
And for Universal, he did theDespicle Me Films and 2018's The
Grinch.
He received a daytime Emmy forhis role of Stoker on the remake
(08:48):
of the Fox Kids series BikerMice from Mars.
He was born in San Francisco andraised in Sherman Oaks and did
improvisations growing up, andso that in high school he became
well known for his impressions.
He graduated from UCLA where hisfather taught German.
(09:08):
His first job out of college wasuh entertaining guests with
impressions and jokes as a tourguide for Universal Studios,
where he formed a two-man comedyact with a fellow tour guide.
He did a perfect impression ofWilliam Daniels' kit from Night
Rider, which led to himduplicating the voice on two
episodes of Different Strokes in1994.
For 20 years, until Alzheimer'sbegan affecting award, co-hosted
(09:31):
and performed Impressions on theSyntcad radio program, the
Stephanie Miller Show, a man ofMay talents, he spoke fluent
German and played guitar andharmonica.
He also did live action roles inEllen Becker E.R.
Alias, and according to Jim, andStar Trek fans may remember him
from a memorable set of 7-Elevencommercials where he played a
hyper fan doing uh charactercharacter imitations.
(09:52):
He uh survived by his wife,Janice Ryan Ward, and his mother
Mary Lou, his sister Natalie.
Jim Ward, the hugely talentedEmmy Award-winning voice actor
and master impressionist, passedaway at the age of 66.
Now, voice actor and comedianJeff Garcia, widely known for
the voice of Sheen Estevan inthe Nickelodeon series Jimmy
(10:12):
Neutron, died at the age of 55.
According to family members, hedied early Wednesday morning and
was taken off life support at aSouthern California hospital.
The exact cause of death is notknown.
He was born May 3rd, 1975, inIrving, California, and his
career began in 1991 as astand-up comedian.
He transitioned into acting in1995, and his work spanned
(10:35):
decades in both voice acting andlive-action roles.
His breakout role was SheenEstevez in Jimmy Neutron, Boy
Genius, and Plant Sheen, as wellas the 2005 TV movie Jimmy
Neutron, Attack of the Twonks.
His other noble roles includePip the Mouse on the film
Boanyard and his subsequentseries Back to the Boy Boneyard.
(11:00):
He also did work in Rio, Rio 2,and Happy Feet.
He also guest starred on MTV'sClone High.
Jeff Garcia is survived by hisson Joseph and his daughter
Savannah.
Again, Jessica Garcia has diedat the age of 50.
And finally, tonight.
(11:22):
Rob Reiner, a famed director andall in the family star, died at
80 78 due to an apparenthomicide.
Rob Reiner, who transitionedfrom his acting role as meathead
on All in the Family to a highlysuccessful career, directing
films such as Does a Spinal Tap,When Harry Met Sally, and A Few
Good Men was found dead onSunday afternoon as Brent went
home.
He was 78.
(11:43):
His wife, Michelle Singer, wasfound deceased alongside him.
The deaths are being reported asa homicide, with reportedly his
son committing the murder.
Allegedly.
The son of renowned comedianCarl Reiner, Rob Reiner, first
gained prominence on All in theFamily, playing liberal
son-in-law to Carol O'Connor'sbig dead Archie Bunker for nine
(12:05):
seasons.
He earned Emmys for BestSupporting Actor in a comedy in
1974 and 1978.
After working on a writer onshows like the Smithson Brothers
Comedy Hour and Happy Days,Reiner moved to the big screen
as director, writer, and co-starat the cherished mockumentary,
This is Spinal Tap.
Over the next decade, Reinerdemonstrated his versatility
(12:28):
with a string of popular andcritically acclaimed films, such
as Stand By Me, The PrincessBride, When Harry Met Sally,
Misery, A Few Good Men, andothers.
He co-founded the productioncompany Castle Rock
Entertainment in 1987, servingas a producer on most of the
films from that point on.
Castle Rock also releasedseveral of his hits and other
successful films like In theLine of Fire, before being
(12:49):
acquired by Turner Broadcastingin 1993.
While his later directoralprojects, such as the Birth
Suite 2007 comedy The BucketList, were eclectic, they seldom
achieved commercial success ofhis earlier work.
His final film was the sequelSpinal Tap 2, The End Continues.
He also directed the 2023documentary, Albert Brooks
(13:09):
Defending My Life.
He became one of Hollywood'smost outspoken political
activists and a prominentprogressive voice.
He was an ardent supporter ofDemocratic causes and an
opponent of Donald Trump andactive in several California
ballot measures.
Born March 6, 1947, in theBronx, New York, Reiner was
raised in Hollywood.
(13:30):
He attended UCLA film school andtook small roles in various TV
shows before landing the role inOn the Family.
Here is a little bit of triviafor you.
He was selected over the up forthe role over Richard Dreyfus
and Harrison Ford.
Reiner and his wife are survivedby their children, Jack, Nick,
(13:52):
and Romy.
He was also the adapted daughterof actress Tracy Reiner, the
daughter of his first wife, thelate actress and director Penny
Marshall.
Rob Reiner, director andall-in-the-family star, dead at
78.
He's only mostly dead.
And now that brings us to theend of our show for today.
(14:12):
Please be sure to check us onsocial media.
We're on Blue Sky at MultiverseTom, Threads, Facebook, and
Instagram as well at MultiverseTonight.
If you've gotten some value outof the show and would like to
pay it back, head on over to theMultiverse Tonight.
Regularly find our Patreon andKofi links, check out our show
notes, visit our Tee Publicstore, and so much more.
Now, if you'd like to leave somefeedback as well, and if this is
(14:34):
your first time listening, thankyou very much.
Head on over to MultiverseTonight and uh give us some
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