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Director Boots Riley is adapting Anne Washburn's "Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play" into a film.[1] This dark comedy is set a century after an apocalypse, where survivors entertain themselves by retelling The Simpsons episodes from memory.[1] The play centers on a group who recount the "Cape Feare" episode and later form a traveling theater troupe that performs more serious versions of The Simpsons episodesVisit  http://nerdist.com/article/the-simpsons-dark-comedy-mr-burns-boots-riley/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) 

The first article discusses Marvel's launch of a live countdown to the Avengers: Doomsday movie, which is set to premiere on December 18, 2026.[1] This countdown follows several teaser trailers, including ones featuring Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Thor, and the X-Men's integration into the MCU, as well as a clip showing the Fantastic Four's first cinematic meeting with Wakandans.[1] Fans are excited about the prospect of seeing the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four together, and are speculating if the lengthy countdown will include any additional teasers or easter eggs.[1]The second article discusses the latest clip for Scream 7, which teases connections to the franchise's 30-year legacy and suggests that the new killer's motivations are tied to past events.[2] A notable part of the footage shows someone in Fallbrook Psychiatric Hospital drawing unusual pictures, fueling speculation that Stu Macher, a character from the original film, might still be alive.[2] Ghostface's voice in the clip also suggests a killer who is from Woodsboro and intends to repeat history, potentially having a past relationship with Sidney.[2] Scream 7 is scheduled to be released in theaters on February 27.[2]The first article discusses Marvel's launch of a live countdown to the Avengers: Doomsday movie, set to premiere on December 18, 2026. [1]This countdown follows several teaser trailers, including ones featuring Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Thor, the X-Men's integration into the MCU, and a clip showing the Fantastic Four's first cinematic meeting with Wakandans. [1]Fans are highly anticipating the film and speculating about potential additional teasers during the countdown.[1]The second article details a new clip for Scream 7, which hints at connections to the franchise's 30-year history and a killer whose actions are linked to past events. [2]The footage shows a character in a psychiatric hospital drawing strange pictures, leading to renewed speculation about the possible return of Stu Macher. [2]Ghostface's dialogue in the clip suggests a killer from Woodsboro aiming to repeat history, potentially with a past relationship with Sidney. [2]Scream 7 is scheduled for release on February 27.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/marvel-avengers-doomsday-countdown/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) 

The first article reports that director Boots Riley will adapt Anne Washburn's "Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play" into a film[1]. This dark comedy, set a century after an apocalypse, features a group of survivors who retell The Simpsons episode "Cape Feare" from memory[1]. The survivors eventually form a traveling theater troupe specializing in more serious renditions of The Simpsons episodes[1]. Riley confirmed the project on X, and his previous film, "Sorry to Bother You," was well-received[1].The second article discusses a new clip for Scream 7 that hints at connections to the franchise's 30-year history[2]. The clip shows someone in Fallbrook Psychiatric Hospital drawing unusual pictures, fueling speculation that Stu Macher might still be alive[2]. Ghostface's voice in the clip suggests a killer from Woodsboro who wants to repeat history and potentially had a past relationship with Sidney[2]. Scream 7 is scheduled for release on February 27[2].Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/scream-7-clip-tv-spot-psychiatric-hospital-stu-macher/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) 

Zoe Saldaña has become the highest-grossing actor of all time, with her films earning over $15 billion to date. This achievement comes after the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash in 2025. Saldaña has starred in the three highest-grossing films ever—Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: The Way of Water—and has appeared in four movies that have grossed more than $2 billion worldwide, including Avengers: Infinity War. She is also slated to appear in two more Avatar films, which will likely further increase her total gross.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/zoe-saldana-highest-grossing-actor-of-all-time/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) 

The latest teaser trailer for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday reveals the Fantastic Four's first cinematic encounter with Wakandans and Namor. The trailer features Shuri and M'Baku meeting Ben "The Thing" Grimm, hinting at a significant moment for Marvel Comics fans as both Black Panther and Namor debuted or returned to prominence in Fantastic Four comics. While the trailer doesn't show Namor interacting with the Fantastic Four, it suggests their ship may have crashed in Wakanda. Avengers: Doomsday is set to premiere on December 18, 2026.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/avengers-doomsday-teaser-trailer-fantastic-four-black-panther-namor/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) 

Lee Cronin's The Mummy is set to bring the story back to its horror roots, as showcased in its first teaser trailer. The film, directed by Cronin and produced by James Wan, Jason Blum, and John Keville, centers on a journalist whose daughter disappears and returns eight years later as a source of terror. The teaser features gruesome imagery like skin peeling, head bashing, and insects, promising a full-horror experience. Starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Veronica Falcón, Lee Cronin's The Mummy will be released in theaters on April 17, 2026.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/lee-cronin-the-mummy-teaser-trailer-delivers-full-horror/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player)

Longtime Marvel Comics writer Chris Claremont, known for his extensive work on the X-Men, has indicated that more classic X-Men characters, including Famke Janssen as Jean Grey, will return in Avengers: Doomsday[1]. This statement from Claremont, who has previously consulted on X-Men films and accurately leaked Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers, contradicts earlier denials from actors like Janssen and Halle Berry (Storm) regarding their involvement[1]. While it's possible Claremont's information could be mistaken, fans are hopeful that the film will feature a more comprehensive roster of classic X-Men, especially given the rumored appearance of classic Sentinels[1].Visit https://nerdist.com/article/chris-claremont-says-more-x-men-returning-avengers-doomsday-marvel/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player)

Numskull has released a Michael Myers buildable Advent calendar, allowing horror fans to construct a new piece of a diorama based on Halloween each day leading up to Christmas. The calendar features 24 "gifts," which combine to create a scene of Michael Myers standing outside the Myers house with a knife, ready to attack. The calendar, available for $80, is part of Numskull's line of "horror hero" buildable Advent calendars, which also includes collections for Back to the Future and Jurassic Park. The Michael Myers calendar is available for purchase now.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/michael-myers-buildable-advent-calendar-halloween-numskull/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) 

Danny Ramirez, who played Manny in the second season of The Last of Us, is reportedly being recast for the third season due to potential scheduling conflicts with his role as Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While HBO has not officially confirmed the recasting or the new actor for Manny, it is speculated that Ramirez's commitments to upcoming Marvel films like Avengers: Secret Wars might interfere with the production timeline for The Last of Us Season 3. Ramirez's character Manny was described as a loyal soldier with a sunny outlook, and his appearance in Captain America: Brave New World and Avengers: Doomsday further supports the theory of a busy schedule.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/the-last-of-us-season-3-will-recast-danny-ramirez-manny/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player)