Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this manic Monday? We have a letter written by a youngTom Hanksthat proved he would be a star, a guide to the most incredible movie and TV weapons andKyle Chandlerreturns as Coach Taylor fromFriday Night Lightsfor a new PSA. But first,Simon Peggranks all of theStar Warsmovies....

If you’ve been onYouTubein the past couple of years, you might have been served a trailer for a movie that, by all accounts, should not exist. It could be a movie that has never been made, or one that would be impossible to make as it features actors who are no longer with us, or footage from older movies combined with eerie and uncanny AI creations. These trailers are great news for those wanting to see a “what if” scenario play out in front of their eyes, but probably not great for IP owners around the world, right?...

At its core, thePitch Perfecttrilogy is about the sisterhood and friendship between the Barden Bellas. Aubrey and Chloe are desperate to recreate their a cappella group after massive humiliation following Aubrey’s incident on stage. To create the best group possible, Chloe and Aubrey go against the previous Bella formula, going with great singers rather than Aubrey’s original list of expectations. However, not everyone is so quick to give themselves to the group, withBeca’s closed-off nature being a large part of the first film....

Created by brothers Jim and John Thomas, thePredatorfranchise was born in 1987 with the introductory movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers. The original movie would blossom into a30-plus-year legacyof ups and downs. Four sequels and two crossovers later, and the sample size of films is often times for the worse than the better. What started off with a promising movie turned into a somewhat over-saturated mess of movies. With only three out of the seven films receiving positive reviews....

Fans ofI Love Lucywill want to set their calendars to check out Prime Video on August 07, 2025. That’s the date the new documentaryLucy and Desi, fromParks and Recstar Amy Poehler making her directorial debut, officially premieres. Amazon announced the premiere date along with a poster for the doc hyping its release, showcasing the classic television stars during theirI Love Lucydays. “Ron Howard at Imagine [Entertainment] came to and said, ‘Would you be interested in telling a story?...

The synopsis forReady Player Twohas been revealed. Author Ernest Cline took part in a New York Comic-Con panel earlier today with actor Wil Wheaton, where he spoke about the upcoming book.Ready Player Onewas adapted for the big screen by Steven Spielberg, which was almost too perfect of a pairing in the eyes of most Cline fans who had read the book more than once. However, like most movies based on popular books, there were some changes....

PopularWatchmenvigilante, Rorschach, will be returning for his own solo story titled, rather aptly,Rorschach. DC recently announced Tom King, Jorge Fornés, Dave Stewart and Clayton Cowles will helm theWatchmenspinoff. Set 35 years after the events ofWatchmen, which was first published in 1986 and 1987,Rorschachwill be comprise of a 12-issue series that will be published under DC’s Black Label imprint. The official synopsis reads, “It’s been 35 years sinceOzymandiaswas exposed for dropping a giant telepathic squid on New York City, killing thousands and ending the public’s trust in heroes once and for all....

Speechlesscreator Scott Silveri took to the stage at the Television Academy Honors to call for the casting of more actors with disabilities in Hollywood. ABC’sSpeechlessis a sitcom about a family who has a son with cerebral palsy, and not only tackles important issues, but is also funny while doing so. One of the major sticking points of portraying disabilities in Hollywood is that more often than not, the actors playing the character don’t have an actual disability....

WithStar Wars: The Force Awakenslikely winding down its theatrical run after three months in theaters, many are waiting for any official details regarding theBlu-ray and DVDrelease. Last month, Amazon listed an April 5 debut date, but that was never confirmed by Disney or LucasFilm, and no special features details were listed, until now.Making Star Warsnoticed the Swedish siteCDON.selisted a number of special features, before they were removed from the site....

Iconic filmmakerSteven Spielberghas unveiled his next feature film,Cola Wars, which has been in development at Sony Pictures under his label, Amblin Entertainment. The film follows the attempt by Pepsi to challenge Coca-Cola for the soda throne during the 1980s. Spielberg is producing the movie, whileJudd Apatow, known for his work onThe 40-Year-Old VirginandGirls, is on board as director. AsDeadlinereported in April 2024, Sony spent over $1 million on the project, with Jason Shuman and Ben Queen writing the pitch....

A vehicle spotted on theStranger Thingsseason 4 set may prove a huge fan theory to be true. Netflix and the Duffer Brothers recently announced that the fourth season of the massively successful series was officially happening. Fans were left with some major questions at the end of season 3, along with some broken hearts as the gang split up after the apparent death of Chief Jim Hopper. However, is Hopper really dead?...

Way back in 2014, we reported that Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films and Crystal Lake Entertainment were teaming up to make a newFriday the 13thTV series. A year later, that series ended up at The CW, withThe PretendercreatorsSteven Long MitchellandCraig W. Van Sicklecoming aboard to write the pilot script. There were rumors that thishorror serieswouldn’t be picked up in April, before The CW’s upfront presentation, and now the network has finally confirmed that they have scrapped plans for this show, and another potential reboot series ofLittle Women....

If you didn’t thinkDwayne Johnsonwas attached to enough upcoming projects, then you’re in luck because the action star is now signing on to bring Disney’s languishing projectJungle Cruiseback to life. Disney is bringing aboard filmmakers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra to craft the script. They recently wrote and directed theWill SmithandMargot Robbiecon man dramaFocus, butThe Hollywood Reporterreveals they are not attached to direct. Jungle Cruisewas first set up by Disney way back in 2004, withSmallvillecreatorsAlfred GoughandMiles Millarcoming aboard to write the script in 2006....