The Cultured Nerd

Paul Bettany Reveals “Avengers: Endgame” Scrapped Post-Credit Scene Originally Setting Up “WandaVision”

Paul Bettany talks about the scrapped post-credits scene they filmed for “Avengers: Endgame” teasing his return in “WandaVision”. The scene was ultimately cut from the final film, leading Bettany to believe he was done with the character all together.

MGM’s “No Time To Die” Likely Moving From Early April Release to Late Fall

To no surprise, the fifth installment of the Daniel Craig James Bond franchise “No Time To Die” is likely getting pushed back (once again) to a late Nov. opening. With COVID-19 cases surging in both the U.S. and UK, it seems the move will be invitable.

Roku Close to Securing Deal to Acquire Quibi Content

Roku, the largest streaming media-player in the U.S. is in advanced talks to finalize a deal to acquire content from failed short-form streaming service Quibi.

Marvel’s “WandaVision” Revealed to Have a Nine- Episode Count, Will Premiere Weekly on Disney+

With “WandaVision’s” release on the horizon, we now know it will have a nine-episode season. The series will follow “The Mandalorian” and release one episode a week on Disney+ to help build anticipation, speculation and overall popularity for the newest project in the Marvel Studios pipeline.

New COVID Stimulus Package to Include $15 Billion for Movie Theaters & Live Venues

There’s still hope for independently owned movie theaters with a proposed $15 billion to be allocated to those hit the hardest in the entertainment industry as part of the most recent COVID-19 relief package.

“Dune” Director Denis Villeneuve Rips HBO Max in Op-ed over 2021 Streaming Debacle

Director Denis Villeneuve is one of many directors who aren’t very happy with newcomer streaming service HBO Max. The “Dune” director has even gone as far as to write an op-ed to elaborate on his laundry list of issues with the same-day streaming plan the platform has for all of its 2021 films.

“Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania” Recast Cassie Lang Role with “Big Little Lies” star Kathryn Newton

Paul Rudd and crew are returning for a third “Ant-Man” film, with one exception. Actor Emma Fuhrmann, who portrayed an all-grown-up Cassie Lang in last years “Avengers: Endgame” will be recast. Upcoming star Kathryn Newton is set to take over the role for future installments and spin-offs.

Tim Allen to Reprise “Home Improvement” Role for “Last Man Standing” Crossover

Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor lives! The ninth and final season of the Fox hit “Last Man Standing” will do a crossover of sorts in its second episode involving his beloved character from “Home Improvement.” Allen also teased other potential cameos when referencing his role as Santa Claus in the season nine trailer.

Oscar Isaac Cast as “Solid Snake” in the Live-Action Adaptation of Sony’s “Metal Gear Solid” Game Series

“Metal Gear Solid” fans rejoice, the wildly popular video-game series is finally getting a live-action adaptation. Sony Pictures is moving forward with the project now that acclaimed actor Oscar Issac is attached to star as Solid Snake alongside director Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

Disney Removes “Free Guy” & “Death on the Nile” from Release Calendar

Disney has delayed both Ryan Reynolds “Free Guy” and Kenneth Branagh’s “Death on the Nile” indefinitely.