(Recorded on May 24, 2025)
Episode Highlights: AI Movie Trailers, Supervillains in the New DCU, and a New Fly Horror Movie?
In this episode, the team kicks things off with a lively discussion about the rise of AI-generated movie trailers—specifically those using the likenesses of real actors and actresses. Would you be okay with someone creating an AI version of you for a trailer? The debate gets interesting.
Next, the conversation revisits a previously discussed topic: the cancellation of the DC Sergeant Rock movie. The hosts share their frustration over what could have been a gritty, Indiana Jones-style World War II adventure if it had ever made it to the big screen.
Then, things shift to James Gunn’s new DCU, as the crew dives into the roster of upcoming supervillains set to appear in future movies and tv shows. With new and lesser-known characters entering the spotlight, the hosts weigh in on how this might shape the future of the DC Universe.
From there, the trio reacts to Gunn's recent tease about Wonder Woman’s future. While he hasn’t confirmed anything yet, he’s dropped just enough hints to keep fans hopeful for her arrival into the new DCU.
In horror news, Ron, Jeff, and Mario discuss the newly announced reboot of The Fly, to be written and directed by Nikyatu Jusu for 20th Century Studios. This new take will exist within the same universe and timeline as David Cronenberg’s 1986 cult classic starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis.
The episode also covers the just-released trailer for Disney+’s Ironheart series. Despite the wave of negative online reactions, the hosts all agree: the trailer has promise, and they’re looking forward to seeing how the series unfolds.
And to wrap things up—it’s time for the Question of the Week:
What animated film would you want to see turned into a live-action movie?
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