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The season 10 finale of Doctor Who opens on an idyllic scene. Beautiful farmland stretches as far as the eye can see. While walking through a field, a child sees a spaceship burst through the ground before falling. From the smoke, emerges a Cyberman holding the Doctor in its arms. Cue opening credits. Earlier, the [...]

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With the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming we finally get to see Michael Keaton play a super-bird! For the first time. Ever. (I mean, aside from Birdman.) And he’s apparently super good at it. Like scarily good. But we’ll get to that in a second. It’s Jessica Chobot’s birthday! That means resident Chobot-understudy Dan Casey is joined by Associate Editor Kyle Anderson, Nerdist News Writer Joan Ford, and Editor-in-Chief Rachel Heine on Nerdist News Talks Back. In addition to Michael Keaton, they discuss the best and worst Pixar movies, as well as a Sesame Street–Beastie Boys mashup.

One of the main criticisms of Marvel movies is that their villains are, for the most part, pretty forgettable. Marvel focuses on its heroes, sometimes at the detriment of its villains. That trend seems to have been uprooted with Homecoming, with Keaton’s sinister villain stealing the scenes he’s in. Though he doesn’t have a ton of screentime, Keaton’s scenes cement him as an acting powerhouse. We at Nerdist loved Spider-Man: Homecoming, and you can read our review here.

D23 is right around the corner, which means more Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar than we could ever hope for. But we’ve talked enough about Star Wars and Marvel, so let’s focus on Pixar. For over a decade Pixar was the undisputed king of animation, but the last few years have seen a small but noticeable dip in quality. Inside Out was great, but films like The Good Dinosaur, Cars 2, and Brave received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. Either way, we’re incredibly (see what I did there?) excited for The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4. Pixar still has its magic, just maybe not all the time.

YouTube user IsThisHowYouGoViral seems to have figured out exactly how to go viral. All you have to do is take a beloved children’s character and insert it into a Beastie Boys music video. Using scenes from the movie Follow That Bird, this video is the closest we’ll get to a true Big Birdie Boy. Actually, Big Bird is pretty hardcore, so maybe it would have happened eventually.

You can watch and interact live with Nerdist News Talks Back every weekday at 1:00pm PST on YouTube and Alpha, and catch up with the archives just after the show!

Image: Marvel Studios, Pixar

COMIC-CON® IS ALL ABOUT ACCESS

WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP GETS YOU IN THE DOOR…

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS!

DCTV Series Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash and Supergirl, Plus

The Big Bang Theory, Supernatural and Westworld, to Be Featured on

More Than 40,000 Limited-Edition Collectible Hotel Keycards

BURBANK, Calif. (July 7, 2017) — On a weekend when it’s all about getting in the door — to Hall H, that hot cosplay party or a talent signing — Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Group can at least get you into your hotel room with the help of some DC Super Heroes, some Big Bang Super-Geniuses, some Supernatural and some Super-Realistic Westworld hosts.

 

For this year’s Comic-Con 2017, hit DCTV series Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash and Supergirl, as well as WBTV’s The Big Bang Theory, Supernatural and Westworld, will be featured on limited-edition collectible keycards at top hotels throughout the San Diego area.

 

More than 40,000 branded room keys will be available to fans at nearly 40 participating hotels, courtesy of Warner Bros. Hone Entertainment.

 

• This marks the ninth year that Warner Bros. has been the official Comic-Con hotel keycard sponsor.

 

• All series featured on keycards will be out in force at Comic-Con from Friday, July 21–Sunday, July 23, as previously announced:

 

• Arrow(premieres Thursday, October 12, at 9/8c on The CW): Returning to San Diego Comic-Con for the sixth consecutive year, the cast and producers of The CW’s explosive DC Super Hero series will be on-hand for an eye-opening conversation about the upcoming season. Arrow: Season Five is available now on iTunes.

 

• DC’s Legends of Tomorrow(premieres Tuesday, October 10, at 9/8c on The CW): The CW’s Super Hero team-up series lands again in San Diego for their third visit to Comic-Con as the cast and creative team seek to answer fans questions about how to fix time — after they “broke it.” DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Season Two is available now on iTunes.

 

• The Flash(premieres Tuesday, October 10, at 8/7c on The CW): Join cast members and producers of The CW’s highest-rated series as they make their annual appearance at Comic-Con allowing fans insight into where things will pick up when season four returns this fall. The Flash: Season Three is available now on iTunes.

 

• Supergirl(premieres Monday, October 9, at 8/7c on The CW): Join the series cast and creative team for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A as they discuss season three’s hot topics and the Girl of Steel’s latest threat. Supergirl: Season Two is available now on iTunes.

 

• The Big Bang Theory(premieres Monday, September 25, at 8/7c on CBS): Television’s #1 comedy makes a triumphant return to San Diego with a special 10^th anniversary panel with series stars and producers. Own the Complete Tenth Season of The Big Bang Theory available now on Digital. Blu-Ray^TM & DVD available on September 12. Pre-order now!

 

• Supernatural(premieres Thursday, October 12 at 8/7c on The CW): Join series stars and executive producers in their annual Hall H panel session as they answer questions about the shocking events from last season and what’s in store for the Winchesters in lucky season 13 of this Comic-Con favorite. Own the Complete Twelfth Season of Supernatural available now on iTunes. Blu-Ray^TM & DVD available on September 5. Pre-order now!

 

• Westworld(Returning in 2018 on HBO): After riding off into the sunset of season one, Westworld saddles up for season two of its dark odyssey into artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Pay a visit with an exclusive panel and Q&A with cast and producers as the series makes its San Diego Comic-Con debut. Westworld: Season One available November 7 in Ultra HD™ Blu-ray Combo pack, Blu-Ray™ and DVD. Available now on Digital.

 

• For additional info on the Studio’s plans for Comic-Con and for real-time updates during the convention, please follow us on Twitter at @warnerbrostv — official hashtag #WBSDCC — and visit http://comiccon.thewb.com.

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As we move into another era where people from various walks of life are fighting for their basic civil rights, we present to you the voices of the people. Our “Voice for Freedom and Justice” Podcast features various voices from around the Geek / Blerd community, talking about their views on freedom, social justice, and […]

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