Author: Vince Hoover

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

We are not even a month out from the epic Marvel Studios Hall H Panel from Sand Diego Comi-Con, where they announced the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 line up, and the rumors are already pouring in. From interesting, albeit confusing, possible casting news to potential plot leaks for a particular Disney+ series, and even a crazy rumor involving a certain Merc, the snowball is currently rolling downhill at a great rate of speed. Today’s Doctor Strange 2 rumor is no exception. But, I will preface this by saying that the original site and the source they claim are both…

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Now that Marvel Studios has released the line up for Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, people are starting to wonder just what is to come. These upcoming films have fans overly excited, bringing us a whole new realm of possibilities in the MCU. The films and Disney+ shows promise to be like nothing we’ve seen before, but the most unique and off the wall has got to be Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This movie will be Marvel’s first foray into the horror genre, as well as the first true tie in to the Disney+ series.…

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When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, very few villains ever made it out of their first film, especially when it comes to minor ones. But, thanks to the time travel aspects of Avengers: Endgame, the highest grossing movie of all time, some of the past foes were able to pop up once again. Red Skull is now the guardian of the Soul Stone, Crossbones showed his face in New York, 2012. But, another villain, one who got an interesting comic book nod in one film, was seemingly name dropped, but not seen. Turns out, he was there the…

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Spider-Man is one of the most popular, and most relatable, superheroes in not only Marvel, but of all time. When awkward teenager, Peter Parker, was bitten by a radioactive spider, his life, and the world, changed forever. He has transcended comic books and literature to become an icon. An icon that many people hold near and dear to their heart. And, you would be hard pressed to find someone who cares more for the character than legendary comic book writer, Dan Slott, who has written more issues on the Wall Crawler than just about anyone on the planet. So, it…

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A person would be hard pressed to look back at the Fox superhero films and find a successful franchise. The X-Men movies have been a roller coaster of home run successes and rock bottom failures, and the Fantastic Four failed at every attempt. But, Fox did get one character right, and that would be Deadpool. His films thus far have all be huge, fan loved hits. Part of what made them so great was it R rating that allowed Wade Wilson to really be his full, violent, foul mouthed self. But, with Disney purchasing Fox and all its properties, is…

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We are definitely in the Age of Superheroes in the land of entertainment. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the biggest franchise, by far, in Hollywood history. WB and DC are starting to find their footing with films like Aquaman and Shazam!. The Walking Dead, Preacher, American Gods, and more are dominating the small screen. But, there is one series that kind of bucked the whole system, and gave us a much different look at the ‘superhero’ normality and flipped the whole paradigm on its head. We’re talking, of course, about the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime series, The Boys. Now, we’re…

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We are in some very dark times, indeed. The country is in mourning over two mass shootings in a 13 hour span, in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. That comes a few days after the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting in California. This has of course riled up fear, anxiety, and political discourse across the nation. Debates on gun control and domestic terrorism dominate every news channel. It is also affecting Hollywood. They say that timing is everything, and now is not the right time for a certain film to see the light of day. Universal Pictures has released a…

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With 23 films and over a decade of interwoven storytelling, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood history. And, having some of pop culture’s most iconic and beloved characters involved, fans have been overjoyed with the movies that Marvel Studios is producing. But, with a future that is being kept under wraps, and a slew of new characters now falling under the studios’ umbrella, fan theories are more abound than ever. This latest Avengers: Endgame theory involves a massive character and a very plausible introduction. Over on Reddit, a fan has theorized how Thanos is…

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If someone asked what was the greatest, most memorable moment from Avengers: Endgame, the highest grossing film of all time, one would be hard pressed to pick just one scene. The 3 hour long epic for the Marvel Cinematic Universe is stockpiled with amazing scenes that had fans cheering, laughing, and jumping out of their seats. One scene that is certainly at the top of everyone’s list, though, would be the long awaited return of all the snapped away heroes during the final battle against Thanos. However, it almost didn’t happen the way we saw it. According to the commentary…

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I’m just going to come out and say it. If you didn’t tear up at least once during the 3 hour long epic, Avengers: Endgame, than you are a cold and heartless entity that is not human. The highest grossing movie of all time, the pinnacle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe had a slew of emotional scenes meant to tug at your heart strings. One of the most gut wrenching scenes had to be the funeral for Tony Stark. The cavalcade of MCU characters in attendance all felt the impact of Stark throughout their lives. But, there was almost one…

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