Author: Vince Hoover

"SuperBeard" Vince Hoover and the real NerdDom 101 bring you the latest stories in the Nerdosphere!

World Wrestling Entertainment has been the standard bearer for professional wrestling/sports entertainment since the 80’s. Fans of wrestling have seen various generations of amazing talent and technicians, from Hulk Hogan to Ric Flair, Andre the Giant to the Undertaker, Shawn Michaels to Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, and so many more legends. But, what many consider wrestling’s greatest era, at least on television, has to be the late 90’s/early 2000’s. Otherwise known as the Attitude Era, you saw a rival company, WCW, battle WWE in ratings, and give us some of the best storylines and matches ever. However, it was also…

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For anyone a fan of cinema, there are some films that are just ingrained in Hollywood’s legacy. Whether it’s a classic like Citizen Kane or Gone With The Wind, or a mega blockbuster like Jurassic Park or Back to the Future, some films have a way of leaving their permanent mark on society. One of the biggest, and most psychologically terrifying moments in movie history has to be the ‘What’s in the box?!’ moment from David Fincher’s Se7en. Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey, the thriller follows two detectives chasing a serial killer who uses the Bible’s Seven…

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The CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths has come to a conclusion after months and months of build up. Fans got to see exactly what the heroes of the Arrowverse had to endure in their most harrowing and difficult crossover event yet. The Flash, the Green Arrow, Black Lightning, Supergirl, Batwoman, and the Legends of Tomorrow had the combine forces against the universe ending Anti-Monitor. And, in the process, there were plenty of Easter Eggs to the comics, the DC Universe streaming service, and even the DC Extended Universe films. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest Easter Eggs…

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The Eternals is gearing up to be another obscure hit for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, akin to the success of Guardians of the Galaxy. They also share the cosmic element, looking to expand the MCU to even further reaches of the universe. But, they also have a deep history on Earth, and according to the newest plot synopsis making its way around the internet, their time on the planet will play a big part in their first silver screen outing. MCU Exchange was able to obtain a brief plot breakdown as well as a cast list of who’s playing who.…

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It is finally here. The Morbius trailer has hit the internet and is hitting fandom like a storm. This movie has sailed under the radar a bit, with Sony keeping it mostly under wraps (as well as the drama from the Spidey controversy between Disney and Sony), so this trailer was really a first look at a lot going on. And, while it gives us a lot, it is still very much a teaser. No real plot points were given out besides Michael Morbius’ basic origin. In fact, it doesn’t even clarify whether Morbius will be hero, villain, or anti-hero.…

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up for its Phase 4 after the ultra successful Infinity Saga than spanned over a decade and two dozen films, including the highest grossing movie of all time, Avengers: Endgame. But now, it is time to introduce new heroes and villains and a whole new overarching story that will bring the universe together. And ‘universe’ is definitely the apt term here, as the MCU will be bringing in even more cosmic entities, starting with the obscure but highly anticipated Eternals. The ancient, nigh-immortal, enhanced humans tie directly into the universe building Celestials, and have…

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Doctor Strange Into the Multiverse of Madness is setting up to be an anchor of a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4. This film will tie into multiple films and Disney+ series, as well as be Marvel’s first foray into horror. However, it was rocked recently with dedicated director, Scott Derrickson, exiting the project over creative differences. Still, Marvel Studios has dealt with issues like this before, and are trekking forward to still give fans a great sequel for the Sorcerer Supreme. Shooting is still slated to start in May, and a new casting call has given us…

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had a treasure trove of fantastic directors come in and bring their signatures to some of comics’ greatest heroes and villains. While not every director works out, for the ones that really nail it, Marvel Studios does whatever it can to bring them back for sequels. This gives a uniform and cohesive feel to the character’s story. However, even when it seems like a great fit, it doesn’t always work out in the end. Case in point: Doctor Strange Into the Multiverse of Madness. It would seem that Scott Derrickson is out as director. A…

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Doctor Strange Into the Multiverse of Madness is arguably the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most anticipated film of their Phase 4 collection. Garnered as Marvel’s first horror film, the movie also ties directly into several of the upcoming Disney+ series, especially WandaVision. So, with all this anticipation, it is certain that rumors would abound about who will be in the film, it’s plot, etc. Knowing this, director Scott Derrickson has taken the rumor ball and had some fun with it. He implied earlier that Namor the SubMariner may make an appearance in the film. But, he’s also got a great sense…

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It is hard to overstate the massive success and impact that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had on Hollywood, as well as the fans. The unprecedented interwoven films were brought together as the brainchild of Marvel Studios head, Kevin Feige. This decade of triumph has led to Feige being promoted to Head of Marvel Entertainment, which includes all aspects of Marvel, including the Television Division, previously run by Jeph Loeb. Now, while it would seem that the TV focus is solely on the Disney+ series, we may also be getting a new Marvel series on ABC. During an interview with…

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