Nerds Drink Whiskey: My Lips Are Burning

Nerds Drink Whiskey: My Lips Are Burning

Location: 
Dogger's in Yelm
https://www.facebook.com/doggersyelm/

Featured Whiskey:
Black Velvet Belended Canadian Whisky
https://www.blackvelvetwhisky.com/

Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday August 4th at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey

For Nerd News show notes and links go to
http://nerdsdrinkwhiskey.com

Recorded at:
Dogger's In Yelm
404 1st St S, Yelm, WA 98597

_______________________________

Nerds Drink Whiskey
Always Sip, Never Slam

Mark Carras:
Host, producer, and editor

Gabe Glandon:
Co-Host

Jeff Morris:
Co-Host

Ed Halbert:
Co-Host

All Camera work:
Kara Hillius

Bartender:
Clinton Dogger Mullins

Alan Smithee:
Director

Michael Arms:
Intro and outro music

Please join us at:
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"Anyone seen a Southern gentleman carrying a building?" ~ Scott Lang
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

NERD NEWS SHOW NOTES

MONDAY:

Toys That Made Us Season 3 Will Feature Power Rangers, Wrestling, TMNT, and My Little Pony.

Anyone older than 30 that watched the first season of The Toys That Made Us, was left craving for more.

Season two was released in May,and we all turned into Claudia from Interview with a Vampire.

"I want some more!"

Netflix has not only responded with what will make up season three, but let us know that this is no longer the original 8 part special.

The Toys That Made Us is now an ongoing documentary series.

https://www.netflix.com/title/80161497

Writer-Director Jon Schnepp has died.

Known for Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Metalocalypse, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and many more, Jon's death is a huge loss.

He died from complications of a stroke.

He was 51.

https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/jon-schnepp-dead-dies-metalocalypse-1202880082/

Star Trek Discovery, now with Spock!

Executive Producer Alex Kurtzman confirmed the news at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend.

Star Trek Discovery returns in January.

https://www.cnet.com/news/star-trek-discovery-confirms-spock-for-second-season-comic-con-2018/

I Mark Carras, the host of Nerds Drink Whiskey, have watched the new Kevin Smith show Hollyweed!

Although I have never indulged in the green and sticky, I found the show to be hilarious!

The soundtrack might have been slightly annoying, but the show is so funny that I didn't care.

This is the best new comedy in a very long time.

I can't recommend it enough.

Follow the link in the show notes to give it a view, but don't watch it at work.

https://rvt.tv/2L8dKVI?u=00025s

TUESDAY:

Pressure is being aimed at Disney for James Gunn being fired.

You might have heard that James Gunn was fired from the Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 movie for something said about a decade ago.

Many in Hollywood have come out to not just support him, but point out that being fired after trying to be a better person is a bad direction to go.

Actress Selma Blair urged Disney to "RE-HIRE JAMES GUNN" and encouraged her followers to sign a Change.org petition in support of him.

As of Monday, nearly 200,000 people had signed the petition.

Others voicing support are Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt,  and Rick And Morty co-creator Justin Roiland.

Comedian/actor Patton Oswalt took aim at far-right social media personality Mike Cernovich, who is credited with digging up Gunn's old comments.

"This is one of the LESS disgusting tweets from Mike Cernovich, the dude who, after running a Gamergate-style smear campaign, just got James Gunn fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.," Oswalt said in a retweet of what looked to be a tweet from Cernovich about date rape.

Please check the link in the show notes for the full story, because it's a good one!

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/07/23/entertainment/james-gunn-celebs-support/index.html

Game Of Thrones' House Stark gets ink to say goodbye.

Lauren Winzer of Hunter and Fox Tattoo did the art for Sophie Turner.

Maisie Williams just wanted to remind everyone that she is "No One."

Game Of Thrones sadly doesn't return until 2019 sometime.

https://mashable.com/2018/07/23/maisie-williams-new-game-of-thrones-tattoo/

Robert De Niro might join Joaquin Phoenix in movie.

Joker would be the iconic actors first comic book movie.

The Hollywood Reporter stated Monday that De Niro would play a talk show host for the film set in Gotham City in the 1980s.

Joker is set to start shooting later in the year and is due out Oct. 4, 2019.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2018/07/23/robert-de-niro-joining-joaquin-phoenix-joker/820292002/

Mark Hamill was not dressed as ‘Orange Vader.’

Mark Hamill used a Jedi mind trick on us all.

During the hype of Comic-Con, Hamill retweeted someone using the handle 'Brendan Bajillioz' who thought Hamill was the one dressed as what he called 'Orange Vader.'

Hamill followed up about 19 hours later with "Breaking News: FANS SLAM SHAM-HAM SCAM- Actor Mark Hamill says it was all in good fun & simply a joke meant to playfully mind-trick his fans. He claims (without proof) most people enjoyed his massive San Diego Comic Con-Job!"

Follow the link in the show notes for the full and funny story.

Follow Mark Hamill on Twitter to for endless hi-jinks from the Jedi Master.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/the-conversation/sd-mark-hamill-star-wars-comic-con-20180723-htmlstory.html

The Mary Sue has an interesting take on the latest Buffy news.

In case you didn't hear, Buffy The Vampire Slayer is being re-booted.

This time with an African-American actress in the iconic role, a female African-American showrunner in charge, and some asking some very important questions.

The writer points out that "Unless original work from creators of color gets made, it’ll never belong to that community."

She follows that with "It’d be better if it were spinoff series with a black Slayer—which could still turn out to be the case, with the show still in early development—because then, at least, she could be her own person, but even that doesn’t have the same benefits as something wholly original."

Although we don't entirely agree with everything said in the article, it is very much worth reading.

https://www.themarysue.com/i-dont-want-a-black-buffy/

WEDNESDAY:

Zachary Quinto Confirms R-Rating For Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek Movie.

Zachary Quinto recently talked to USA Today and had this to say:

We’re waiting on specifics. I’m thrilled that we might have the opportunity to work with [Tarantino] and see what he would do with us in this universe. It’s going to be an R-rated version of Star Trek, which would be the first (in) the movies, and that’s exciting. I’ve been a fan of his for years, and I’m really inspired by his originality. Take that originality and mix it with this world full of incredible ideology and colorful characters, and the result could be pretty thrilling.

Between the blood and F-bombs that Quentin Tarantino is known for, none of this should be too shocking, but what are your thoughts on the Quentin Tarantino Star Trek?

http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/zachary-quinto-reaffirms-r-rating-quentin-tarantinos-star-trek-movie/

Stan Lee is getting animated with the Teen Titans.

In Teen Titans Go to the Movies, Stan Lee is a character.

It's a superhero movie cameo where he makes fun of himself, for doing so many superhero movie cameos.

Is this the most meta thing you've heard about today?

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/stan-lee-makes-a-very-unexpected-new-movie-cameo-a/1100-6460581/

Bobcat Goldthwait lashes out at Disney!

In response to James Gunn being fired, Bobcat Goldthwait asked Disney To Remove His Voice From an upcoming Park Attraction.

“I would hate for you to come off as hypocritical so I’m suggesting you remove my voice from the attraction that’s coming to your park. It’s called WORLD OF COLOR – VILLAINOUS, and I reprise the role of Pain, a role I played in HERCULES,” Goldthwait writes. “You see here’s the deal, years ago I made a lot of sarcastically shocking and offensive jokes. Many that I’m embarrassed about now, and I’d hate to make you guys look bad seeing that I’m openly critical of the president and his administration, and you seem to be taking your lead from some of his radical fringe supporters.”

I think this is the most classy thing Bobcat Goldthwait has ever done!

https://deadline.com/2018/07/james-gunn-bobcat-goldthwait-support-disneyland-attraction-voice-1202432151/

So they have decided to do a re-boot of Buffy The Vampire Slayer eh?

Most fans are already preparing to hate this.

Since they have also announced that they want an African American lead, we know what the result will be.

Just like with the Ghostbusters re-boot, The Last Jedi, and a few other incidents, they will call you racist and sexist if you say that it sucks.

But I think I have a way to make everyone happy.

What about a deep dive on the two black Slayers already in the Buffyverse?

Let's do a deep dive on the backstory of Kendra Young and her Watcher Sam Zabuto?

Then maybe mix in some flashbacks of Nikki Wood as well.

Any fellow Buffy fans out there?

They are going to do it no matter what we think, but how would you guide them to make it not suck?

http://buffy.wikia.com/wiki/Kendra_Young

Nathan Fillion Gets Honest About Booster Gold Rumors.

The actor recently opened up about Booster Gold at San Diego Comic-Con, and while he isn't actively campaigning for the role, he thinks he'd be great at it.

I heard that. He's a great character. Am I vying for the role? And do I want an internet thing to go crazy? No, I don't want that to happen. Do I think it's a great role? Yes. Would I do an amazing job... I like to think that I would... I like to think that I would. I like to think I would. He's a great character. He's such a dufus. I could do that.

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2453840/nathan-fillion-gets-honest-about-booster-gold-rumors

Rick and Morty creator Dan Harmon apologizes for Distasteful Video.

The resurfaced video involved the assault of children as part of a scheme to stop serial killers by traveling back in time.

“In 2009, I made a ‘pilot’ which strove to parody the series ‘Dexter’ and only succeeded in offending,” Harmon said in a statement obtained by Variety. “I quickly realized the content was way too distasteful and took the video down immediately. Nobody should ever have to see what you saw and for that, I sincerely apologize.”

https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/dan-harmon-video-apology-1202882215/

Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Release dates announced!

The digital edition lands on July 31, while the physical versions release two weeks later, on August 14.

Which version of Infinity War are you waiting for?

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvels-avengers-infinity-war-pre-order-release-da/1100-6460307/

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Aiming for November Start Date.

At San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Smith gave an update to the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot movie.

The movie starts shooting in November.

In the film Jay and Silent Bob learn that the superhero movie Bluntman and Chronic is about to be re-booted.

So they go on an adventure to stop the movie from being made.

Tons more details if you follow the link in the show notes.

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/959873-jay-and-silent-bob-reboot-aiming-for-november-start-date

THURSDAY:

Cosplayers Rally For Rose at Comic Con!

I don't care how much you hate the Disney era of Star Wars, harassing the cast is wrong.

The actress Kelly Marie Tran left social media because internet trolls kept attacking her.

But true Star Wars fans made sure she felt some love, by cosplaying her character Rose Tico from The Last Jedi.

https://www.indiewire.com/2018/07/rose-tico-cosplayers-comic-con-kelly-marie-train-harassment-1201987057/

Following James Gunn, Rian Johnson Deletes Tweets.

When Disney fired James Gunn from directing Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Rian Johnson went to work covering his tracks.

The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson responded by deleting over 20,000 tweets.

What did he have to hide?

Screenshots are links in the show notes!

https://web.archive.org/web/20130815000000*/https://twitter.com/rianjohnson

Marvel’s new Infinity Wars series is building towards a major villain reveal.

Infinity Wars Prime #1 was released this week.

Writer Gerry Duggan has been redefining the role and purpose of the Infinity Gems within the Marvel Universe.

The comic is drawn by Mike Deodato Jr, Frank Martin and Cory Petit.

A detailed article on the comic can be found in the show notes.

https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/7/25/17612224/marvel-infinity-wars-comics-event-miniseries

FRIDAY:

Will Mara Jade be in Star Wars 9?

Timothy Zahn created the character Mara Jade, but has not heard anything about Mara Jade being in Star Wars: Episode IX.

When Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, the Expanded Universe was re-branded as Legends.

Many Legends characters have made it back to canon however.

Fans have been passionately begging Lucasfilm to bring Mara Jade to canon again.

In an interview with the Talking Bay 94 podcast, the author said he's unaware if Mara Jade is in the Episode IX screenplay. However, he would be interested in seeing the character make the leap from Legends to canon, as long as it was the right fit.

Check out the link to a great article on the potential for a Mara Jade appearance in the show notes.

https://screenrant.com/star-wars-9-mara-jade-timothy-zahn/

Will International Drinkers Will Save bourbon from a Bust?

According to the Distilled Spirits Council, more than 23 million cases of American whiskey were sold in 2017, much of it bourbon, bringing over $3 billion in revenue for distillers.

Times have not always been so good.

In the late 1970s and through the early 2000s, when limited-edition bottles and cult favorite Pappy van Winkle burst onto the scene, bourbon was overshadowed by vodka’s immense popularity.

The industry’s ace in the hole could be exports.

“Despite the renaissance the category has enjoyed, bourbon is still underdeveloped globally versus other whiskey categories like Scotch,” Rob Mason, vice president of whiskies marketing at Beam Suntory, says.

“Globally, the total market for Scotch and American whiskey is $6.7 billion,” Heaven Hill’s master distiller Denny Potter says.

“In today’s market, Scotch accounts for an 82 percent share of those sales. If American whiskey moved the needle just 10 percent, exports would exceed $2 billion. Compare that to domestic American whiskey sales of $4 billion.”

For political and logistical reasons, 2018 could be a challenging time to bring a distinctly American spirit to international markets.

https://vinepair.com/articles/bourbon-business-international/

Only one out of five Game Of Thrones Prequels have survived!

For obvious reasons HBO has been pulling out all the stops to keep the Game Of Thrones brand alive after the final season.

They even had five entire spin offs being developed at one time.

One has been approved, but the others were sent to a Red Wedding.

For more details, check the link in the show notes.

https://io9.gizmodo.com/those-4-other-game-of-thrones-spinoffs-in-the-works-at-1827865935

Johnnie Walker's New Blend Includes ghost whiskies.

Johnnie Walker's new scotch is Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost.

It's the second in a series of special releases from the distiller.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost includes whisky from the distillery of Port Ellen that closed its doors in 1983.

For more on the ghost whiskies in this special Scotch, click the link in the show notes!

http://amp.timeinc.net/fortune/2018/07/24/johnnie-walker-ghost-and-rare-port-ellen

New Buffy showrunner walks back the term reboot?

showrunner Monica Owusu-Breen made an interesting post to Twitter yesterday.

For some genre writers it’s Star Wars.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is my Star Wars.

Before I became a writer, I was a fan. For seven seasons, I watched Buffy Summers grow up, find love, kill that love. I watched her fight, and struggle and slay.

There is only one Buffy. One Xander, one Willow, Giles, Cordelia, Oz, Tara, Kendra, Faith, Spike, Angel... They can’t be replaced. Joss Whedon’s brilliant and beautiful series can’t be replicated. I wouldn’t try to.

But here we are, twenty years later.

And the world seems a lot scarier.

So maybe, it could be time to meet a new Slayer.

And that’s all I can say.

Could we still get a origin story of Kendra Young?

https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-new-buffy-showrunner-addresses-reboot-concerns-its-1827894455

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 148: One Lauder

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 148: One Lauder

Location: 
Dogger's in Yelm
https://www.facebook.com/doggersyelm/

Featured Whiskey:
Lauder’s Blended Scotch
http://www.lauderswhisky.com

Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday August 4th at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey

For Nerd News show notes and links go to
http://nerdsdrinkwhiskey.com

Recorded at:
Dogger's In Yelm
404 1st St S, Yelm, WA 98597
_______________________________

Nerds Drink Whiskey
Always Sip, Never Slam

Mark Carras:
Host, producer, and editor

Gabe Glandon:
Co-Host

Jeff Morris:
Co-Host

Ed Halbert:
Co-Host

All Camera work:
Kara Hillius

Bartender:
Clinton Dogger Mullins

Alan Smithee:
Director

Michael Arms:
Intro and outro music

Please join us at:
http://www.NerdsDrinkWhiskey.com

http://facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey 

https://www.patreon.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey  

http://www.cafepress.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey  

https://www.snapchat.com/add/NerdsDrinkWhisk

https://twitter.com/nerdsdrinkwhisk

"Yes! I'm gonna call you ANT-onio Banderas!" ~ Scott Lang
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

NERD NEWS SHOW NOTES:

MONDAY:

The backlash against Kathleen Kennedy continues!

She is the boss of Lucasfilm so in the end this all lands at her feet.

She hired directors, fired directors, and hired new directors, all within a single film.

She hired Rian Johnson, then gave him an entire trilogy!

The Last Jedi has fans more ticked off than a Jar Jar Binks tribute at Star Wars Celebration!

There have been rumors for weeks that she has either been forced out, or will step aside voluntarily for Star Wars 9.  

Some are saying that she is giving JJ Abrams complete creative control.

There are also rumors that Disney boss Bob Iger wants Kathleen Kennedy out, but no one will take her job.

September is when this will all hit the proverbial fan.

Do you think it's true?

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/988934/Star-Wars-Last-Jedi-backlash-fan-boycott-Kathleen-Kennedy-Episode-9-Rian-Johnson-JJ-Abrams

Last week we got the first look at Zachary Levi as Billy Batson/Shazam!

This seems to have excited fans.

It also inspired some to go a bit crazy with memes.

There are a few of them.

They are all exactly what you'd expect from the internet.

Yet perfect at the same time.

Please post your favorite Shazam memes in the comments section.

Shazam hits theaters on April 5th 2019.

http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/15/shazam-movie-2019-first-look-photo-meme-dceu/#7

Bogus Production Problems Might Stop Bill & Ted 3 From Happening.

Please someone tell us this isn't true?!

In a recent interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Keanu Reeves sounded doubtful.

“I don’t know if [Bill & Ted 3] is a reality,” adding, “We’ve been trying for a long time to get that film made, and it still has its challenges.”

Shut up Ted!

https://io9.gizmodo.com/bogus-production-problems-might-stop-bill-ted-3-from-1827609994

TUESDAY:

Warcraft director Duncan Jones's next movie to be an adaptation of the classic 2000 AD character Rogue Trooper.

No further details about the Rogue Trooper movie have been revealed as yet, but the final line on Duncan's recent Twitter teaser suggests that more information will follow very soon--possibly at San Diego Comic-Con, which takes place next weekend.

If the movie happens it will be Jones's fifth film; most recently he directed the sci-fi thriller Mute for Netflix.

Rogue Trooper was created by writer Gerry Finley-Day and artist Dave Gibbons, and he first appeared issue 228 of 2000 AD, in 1981.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/warcraft-director-taking-classic-comic-book-charac/1100-6460408/

Zombieland 2 is happening.

A decade after the original.

The sequl will happen with director Ruben Fleischer and original cast.

The movie is expected to begin production in January, and hit theaters in October 2019.

Zombieland 2 will reunite Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin.

https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/14/17572198/zombieland-2-woody-harrelson-jesse-eisenberg-ruben-fleischer

Stan Lee returns to Social Media!

The Twitter message text simply said "I’M BACK! – Stan."

However it included a video where the 95 year old explained that it took awhile to get used to being 79 years old.

He of course ended it with "Excelsior!,"

https://twitter.com/TheRealStanLee/status/1017862839623708672

Godzilla: King of the Monsters first look.

The movie starts five years after 2014's Godzilla.

“The world is reacting to Godzilla in the same way we would react to any other terrifying incident, in that we are overreacting,” says director Michael Dougherty.

The director continued, “but there’s paranoia and endless speculation about whether he is the only one out there or whether we’re threatened by others like his kind.”

In King of the Monsters they make it clear that there are other big beasts such as three-headed King Ghidorah, Mothra, Rodan, and possibly more.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is out May 31st 2019.

http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/12/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-first-look/

If Tron and Mad Max Had A Baby.

A hubless motorcycle?

It looks really cool at first, but then you start to notice things.

The bike never turns.

A pedal bicycle is keeping up with the motorbike at one point.

The design would give me a massive fear of potholes.

But it does look pretty cool.

https://youtu.be/kps82JmgoVg

WEDNESDAY:

Nathan Fillion As Uncharted's Nathan Drake.

In short that clocks in just short of 15 minutes, Nathan Fillion leads an all star cast Uncharted mini-movie.

Also starring in the fan film is Stephen Lang (Avatar, Tombstone) as Sully, Geno Segers (Banshee, Brawl in Cell Block 99) as Diego, Mircea Monroe (Episodes, Hart of Dixie) as Elena, and Ernie Reyes Jr. (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, The Rundown) as El Tigre.

It was directed by Allan Ungar (Tapped Out, Gridlocked) and written by Jesse Wheeler (Powder and Gold) and Ungar.

https://www.geeksofdoom.com/2018/07/16/uncharted-fan-film-nathan-fillion-drake

Jeremy Renner out of The Mission: Impossible series.

Due to contractual obligations to Marvel, Jeremy Renner's William Brandt is out.

Writer and director Christopher McQuarrie talked recently to Digital Spy about the absence.

“So there was just simply no predicting. If we had a finished script, we would have been able to say, ‘Yes, this will work and we can let you go for this time,’ but there was just no predicting what those roles were going to turn out to be. It was just an unfortunate case of bad timing.”

https://uproxx.com/movies/mission-impossible-jeremy-renner-marvel/

Stan Lee is the boss now.

Stan Lee is back with a new comedic series titled Work Force, which depicts the everyday zany lives of boss Lee and his team of superhero employees.

It's called Workforce and seems to be an animated comedy series.

Stan Lee himself plays the boss, with a team of superhero staff that he leads.

The series will be launched on TheRealStanLee.com website.

https://deadline.com/2018/07/stan-lee-pow-entertainment-work-force-comic-series-novel-1202427601/

THURSDAY:

Little Book Chapter 2 was Noe Simple Task.

Being the eighth generation Beam family distiller comes with an automatic challenge to bring out the finest product.

Frederick Booker Noe III had to live up to the standard brought by Booker's bourbon, its namesake Booker Noe, and the legacy of the Jim Beam family.

Even the name of the whiskey is the nickname his grandfather Booker Noe gave him.

Although the second chapter of the Little Book series was his 34th attempt, the balance of Kentucky Straight Rye, Canadian Whisky, and Canadian Rye might be just what was needed.

It's a bold step to release a blended whiskey when you come from a legacy of straight bourbons and rye whiskies.

"In the end, I found the 40-year-old whisky and 13-year-old rye helped me achieve exactly what I wanted—a truly balanced and refined whiskey with a nice, lingering finish that’s full of flavor."

https://www.littlebookwhiskey.com/

Will Mark Millar's Netflix series make him a Kingsman, and will it kick ass?

Mark Millar is best known for his work in comic books The Authority, The Ultimates, Marvel Knights Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Civil War, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Wanted, Chrononauts, Superior and Kick-Ass, the latter seven of which have been, or will be, adapted into feature films.

His next creations are strictly for Netflix.

"Jupiter’s Legacy” follows the world’s first generation of superheroes who received their powers in the 1930’s.

American Jesus follows a 12 year old boy reincarnated as Jesus Christ.

Three movies that are included in his Netflix deal are “Empress,” “Huck” and “Sharkey the Bounty Hunter.”

Will these live up to his reputation as a comic book writer?

https://www.thewrap.com/netflix-mark-millar-tv-series-films-millarworld-american-jesus/

Greg Berlanti developing Batwoman for CW.

Many already joke that Greg Berlanti owns the CW, but those jokes are only going to ring more true

Greg Berlanti and Caroline Dries are developing the drama ahead of the lesbian character's debut in the network's DC crossover event in December.

Batwoman revolves around Kate Kane, who, armed with a passion for social justice and flair for speaking her mind, soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city's criminal resurgence.

Who would you cast as Batwoman?

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/batwoman-tv-series-works-at-cw-1127574

FRIDAY:

Disney wins war for 21st Century Fox

Comcast has dropped out of the fight for 21st Century Fox assets.

This means Disney will very likely soon own Avatar, The X-Men, Deadpool and The Fantastic Four.

"I'd like to congratulate Bob Iger and the team at Disney and commend the Murdoch family and Fox for creating such a desirable and respected company," Comcast chief Brian Roberts said in a statement.

https://money.cnn.com/2018/07/19/media/comcast-fox-disney/index.html

The Dark Knight Returns To Imax Screens for 10th Anniversary.

July 18 may be the exact anniversary day, but Friday August 24th is when Warner Bros wants to celebrate.

It will run for one week only.

The Dark Knight was one of the first major Hollywood movies that was partly shot in IMAX.

http://screencrush.com/the-dark-knight-imax-rerelease/

Joaquin Phoenix is Joker movie gets title.

The Joker movie will simply be titled JOKER.

I'm sure they stayed up several nights thinking of that one.

Joker will be released October 4th, 2019.

https://pagesix.com/2018/07/19/joaquin-phoenixs-joker-movie-gets-release-date/

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Is Back!

There will be twelve new episodes released to the Disney streaming service.

This was announced during the 10th Anniversary Clone Wars panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

Producer Dave Filoni announced that they would finish the story left hanging after the show’s abrupt cancellation in 2013.

Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming service is expected to launch sometime next year.

https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/19/17593108/star-wars-the-clone-wars-saved-disney-streaming-service-dave-filoni

Jason Momoa was almost an MCU villain.

“I met the Russo brothers, who are amazing,” Momoa revealed. “It was one of the best meetings I’ve ever had. I was going to do something with them, which unfortunately didn’t work out.”

He also auditioned to be in Guardians of the Galaxy,” and the rumor is that it was to play Drax the Destroyer.

“Aquaman” opens nationwide December 21.

https://www.indiewire.com/2018/07/jason-momoa-met-russo-brothers-marvel-villain-1201985673/

Kevin Smith Isn’t Afraid Of Failing With ‘Hollyweed’

We've told you about Kevin Smith's new pot series that he launched on Rivit.

We now know that this new crowd funding site needs to bring in $5.3 million to greenlite six more episodes.

This doesn't include the pilot that you can watch now at the Rivit website.

If you had asked me [to do this] like six months ago, I would have been like, “Oh, I don’t know because what if it doesn’t work, and then I look like an a**hole or something like that.” I almost died f***ing five months ago, so now I’m like, “Let’s try it, man.”

Read the entire interview at Uproxx.com now.

https://uproxx.com/tv/kevin-smith-interview-hollyweed/2/

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 147: Everyman's Whiskey

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 147: Everyman's Whiskey

Location: 
Dogger's in Yelm
https://www.facebook.com/doggersyelm/

Featured Whiskey:
Jim Beam Bourbon Original
http://www.jimbeam.com/en-us/bourbons/original

Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday August 4th at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey

For Nerd News show notes and links go to
http://nerdsdrinkwhiskey.com

Recorded at:
Dogger's In Yelm
404 1st St S, Yelm, WA 98597
_______________________________

Nerds Drink Whiskey
Always Sip, Never Slam

Mark Carras:
Host, producer, and editor

Gabe Glandon:
Co-Host

Jeff Morris:
Co-Host

Ed Halbert:
Co-Host

All Camera work:
Kara Hillius

Bartender:
Clinton Dogger Mullins

Alan Smithee:
Director

Michael Arms:
Intro and outro music

Please join us at:
http://www.NerdsDrinkWhiskey.com

http://facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey 

https://www.patreon.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey  

http://www.cafepress.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey  

https://www.snapchat.com/add/NerdsDrinkWhisk

https://twitter.com/nerdsdrinkwhisk

"Nothing can prepare you for what's coming." ~ Ava
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

NERD NEWS: Links and show notes

MONDAY:

Star Wars Resistance was announced months ago, but we are just now getting a peek at what the actual characters will look like.

You may notice Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma in the photo.

The show is said to be about Kazuda Xiono, who is "a young pilot recruited by the Resistance whose mission is to spy on the growing threat of the First Order."

The rumor is that Star Wars Resistance will launch on Disney XD in October.

https://twitter.com/yak_face

Comic Book Creator and Icon Steve Ditko has died.

He was a co-creator of Spider-man and Doctor Strange with Stan Lee.

No cause of death has been announced.

He was 90.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/steve-ditko-dead-spider-man-creator-was-90-1125489

Ant-Man and the Wasp Crush domestic box office.

With 4,206 North American locations the movie raked in $76 million!

The First Purge made $17 million.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom brought in $28.6 million.

Incredibles 2 was a $28.3 million winner.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/box-office-ant-man-wasp-152827808.html

Wonder Woman Visits Children's Hospital

In case you didn't love Gal Gadot enough already...

The Inova Children's Hospital in Falls Church Virginia just received a visit from Diana Prince herself.

The visit was in full costume.

This took away time from filming the Wonder Woman sequel, but we're fine with that.

I'm not crying, there's something in my eye!

https://www.buzzfeed.com/crystalro/gal-gadot-wonder-woman-visits-childrens-hospital

Maisie Williams says goodbye to Game Of Thrones.

Arya Stark said her goodbye in a way that fit the character perfectly.

With a photo of some very bloody shoes posted to her Instagram account.

It should be noted that she used a hashtag #lastwomanstanding

Knowing this, what are your predictions?

https://www.cnet.com/news/game-of-thrones-maisie-williams-says-goodbye-to-the-hbo-show/

TUESDAY:

Deadpool 2: Uncut Will Screen at San Diego Comic-Con.

San Diego Comic-Con has released it's schedule.

One of the items is something called Deadpool 2: Uncut.

It is rumored to be an extended cut of Deadpool 2.

San Diego’s Horton Grand Theatre will get the honor at 10pm on July 21st, shortly after the Deadpool 2 panel.

https://io9.gizmodo.com/an-uncut-version-of-deadpool-2-will-screen-at-san-diego-1827428872

Keri Russell Joins Star Wars Episode IX.

Star Wars Episode IX goes into production in just a few weeks with J.J. Abrams back in charge.

Abrams worked with Russell in the hit series Felicity as well as directed her in Mission: Impossible III.

Variety reports that this will be a “action-heavy” role involving fight scenes.

Star Wars: Episode IX hits theaters on December 20, 2019.

http://screencrush.com/star-wars-episode-ix-keri-russell/

Stan Lee Drops $1B Lawsuit Against POW Entertainment for "Stealing" His Name and Likeness.

The nerd icon and comic book creator previously claimed that he was tricked into signing over his name and likeness.

Stan Lee has dropped the $1 billion lawsuit just short of two months after it was filed.

“The whole thing has been confusing to everyone, including myself and the fans, but I am now happy to be surrounded by those who want the best for me," Lee said in a statement. "I am thrilled to put the lawsuit behind me, get back to business with my friends and colleagues at POW, and launch the next wave of amazing characters and stories!”   

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/stan-lee-drops-1b-pow-lawsuit-stealing-name-likeness-1125572

WEDNESDAY

Lando Calrissian Confirmed For Star Wars: Episode IX.

Between Lucasfilm attacking fans, Solo being way below box office predictions, and the rumor that stand alone films might be put on hold, Star Wars fans are in a desperate need for good news.

After being rumored for months, it can now be confirmed, Billy Dee Williams will indeed be returning as Lando Calrissian for Star Wars Episode IX.

The Hollywood Reporter released this scoop, but with no added details.

Could this be Lucasfilm's way of testing the waters for a Lando movie?

Would you want a Lando movie?

http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/lando-calrissian-confirmed-star-wars-episode-ix/

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Blu-ray Release Date Announced.

Of course there are special features that will be included:

Strange Alchemy (5:08) Share the thrill of characters from across the MCU meeting for the first time—and discover why some were teamed up together.

The Mad Titan (6:34) Explore the MCU’s biggest, baddest villain, his trail of influence through the stories, and the existential threat he represents.

Beyond the Battle: Titan (9:36) Dive into the climactic struggle on Thanos’ ruined world, including the epic stunts and VFX, to uncover the source of its power.

Beyond the Battle: Wakanda (10:58) Go behind the scenes to find out how the filmmakers pulled off the most massive and challenging battle Marvel had ever attempted.

Avengers: Infinity War hits Digital HD on July 31st and 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD on August 14th.

http://collider.com/avengers-infinity-war-blu-ray-trailer-release-date-features/#images

Jeremy Renner Joins Jamie Foxx In Todd McFarlane’s ‘Spawn’ Reboot.

Jeremy Renner will play Twitch, while Jamie Foxx will play the title character.

Produced by Blumhouse film, it will be the directorial debut of Todd McFarlane, the creator of Spawn.

For tons more info, check out the link in our show notes above.

https://deadline.com/2018/07/spawn-movie-jeremy-renner-todd-mcfarlane-jamie-foxx-blumhouse-jason-blum-1202423329/

THURSDAY:

Kevin Smith Partners With Rivit TV on Comedy Pilot ‘Hollyweed’

Kevin Smith's fans to get his 'green' comedy greenlit!

The show is called “Hollyweed” and was first made in 2016.

Rivit TV however may bring it to life with the power of fandom.

Fans can watch the piolet for free, but then decide if they pay for the show to continue.

Is there anyone more connected to their fans then Kevin Smith?

“Two years ago we shot a pilot for a show called ‘Hollyweed’ and tried to take it out the traditional way but had no luck,” Smith said. “Cut to now, and we get to bring it back to life. Thanks to the good folks at Rivit TV, we raised it from the dead, it’s crazy. Rivit TV was smart enough to take this show and leave it up to my fans.”

“Hollyweed” will be the first pilot for Rivit TV’s new concept and is now available at the rivittv.com.

It's also Smith's first major speaking role, so he is not playing 'Silent Bob' here.

Also in the show are Donnell Rawlings, Ralph Garman, Adam Brody, and of course Jason Mewes.

https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/kevin-smith-hollyweed-rivit-tv-1202869936/

Mystery Marvel Movie Gets New Release Date

Marvel has always been very clear about what movies were going to be released next.

They have always told us well in advance what shows could be found and where we could find them.

They communicate with fans better than most.

But no one knows about Phase 4m.

However if you look at the nine nine spots on the release date calendar, one of the untitled movies just got a new release date.

Now this is just speculation, but a July 30, 2021 movie has just been moved up to February 12, 2021.

Phase 4 kicks off next year with Spider-Man: Far From Home on July 5, 2019.

So much mystery for Phase Four, but please post your predictions below!

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2448439/mystery-marvel-movie-gets-new-release-date

Nerds Drink Whiskey has a swag announcement!

Aug 4th Nerds Drink Whiskey returns to Dogger's.

Of course we will be giving away our normal shot glasses, but there's something more.

We will also be giving away our new low ball glasses!

More giveaways to be announced soon.

https://www.facebook.com/events/781368148733043/

FRIDAY:

Pow regains control of Stan Lee's Twitter Account.

This is two days after the lawsuit against Pow (Purveyors of Wonder) was dropped.

"We also take very seriously our responsibility as guardians of the Stan Lee brand and legacy. One major hallmark of this legacy is the open, honest and direct relationship Stan has always had with his fans. To help Stan continue the tradition started with Stan’s Soapbox, POW’s social media team created and has for years solely managed therealstanlee Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts, as well as the Facebook page realstanlee, with Stan’s participation and approval."

"But, recently access and management of the Twitter account was temporarily out of our (and Stan’s) control. That situation has now been rectified. Stan Lee’s social media accounts are once again being exclusively managed by POW with Stan’s participation."

https://io9.gizmodo.com/pow-regains-control-of-stan-lees-twitter-account-prom-1827520534

The Game Of Thrones cast was given disappearing scripts.

The battle against spoilers has been brought to a new level.

Cast members were not even given physical scripts.

Scripts were instead given through an app and would disappear after they had a chance to memorize their lines.

http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-game-of-thrones-cast-was-given-disappearing-scripts-in-order-to-avoid-final-season

Logan director suggests what went wrong with The Last Jedi.

Although Lucasfilm continues to attack fans for the continued fall of the Star Wars franchise, a highly respected director and producer had some wise advice.

James Mangold (3:10 to Yuma, Wolverine) recently tweeted, “Let movies be free, the same way comics’ve been. Superman didn’t look the same in 1952 as they did in 78 or 99. Encourage filmmakers to follow passion/story over universe building which is just a way to hook you for more dollars. Nolan never could have made Batman Begins if making a sequel.”

He then quickly followed that up with “Perhaps not in a film called Episode ___, however.”

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/987486/Star-Wars-Last-Jedi-backlash-fan-boycott-Rian-Johnson-Han-Solo-flop-Kathleen-Kennedy

https://www.cbr.com/g-willow-wilson-new-wonder-woman-writer/amp/#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s

District 9 and Chappie director Neill Blomkamp directing new Robocop movie.

They claim that Robocop Returns will not be a re-boot, but a sequel to the original Robocop movie.

But wasn't there already a sequel to that first Robocop movie?

So isn't this the definition of a reboot?

http://screencrush.com/neill-blomkamp-is-directing-a-new-robocop-movie-yes-theres-another-one/

The Joaquin Phoenix Joker origin story is now officially confirmed by Warner Brothers.

However, it will be directed by The Hangover director Todd Phillips.

It is said to be completely different from past DCEU releases.

The good news is that it doesn't have Jared Leto.

http://screencrush.com/joaquin-phoenix-joker-movie-happening/

The $1,200 Whisky Flight!

It’s available at The Bar at the Baccarat Hotel in New York City.

Have you ever had whisky that costs $400 per ounce?

The flight is comprised of Dalmore 40 Year Old, Dalmore 35 Year Old, and Dalmore 25 Year Old. Add up the expressions and you get a nice even 100 years of whisky.

The flight includes three different ages of Dalmore whisky.

The 40 year old, a 35 year old, and a 25 year old.

Only 750 bottlings of Dalmore 40 are released annually, and 1,000 of the 25 and 35, so this stuff is rare.

To read a very well done review of the flight, check the link in the show notes above.

https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a22128467/dalmore-whisky-flight-baccarat-100-years/

The new Deadpool Blu-Ray comes with a Children's book.

Since this is Deadpool, do we need to say that this kids book is totally not for kids?

It's 24 pages long and is actually called Deadpool 2: A (Not Suitable for) Children’s Book.

Deadpool 2 Blu-Ray will be released on August 21, 2018.

https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-2-blu-ray-nsfw-childrens-book/

Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ Movie Lands Director Cate Shortland.

Despite recent controversy, Scarlett Johansson will still star in the new Black Widow movie.

They met with 70 potential filmmakers before choosing Cate Shortland as director.

while this will be her biggest production so far, Marvel has a history of finding lesser known directors, and making them huge.

There is no release date because Marvel is tight lipped about anything after Avengers 4.

http://collider.com/black-widow-movie-director-cate-shortland/#images

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 146 A Cross Between Pancakes And Licorice

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 146 A Cross Between Pancakes And Licorice

Location: 
Dogger's in Yelm
https://www.facebook.com/doggersyelm/

Featured Whiskey:
Southern Comfort - whiskey-based liqueur
https://www.southerncomfort.com/

Also Mentioned:
Roscoe: The Junkyard Cat
https://www.facebook.com/RoscoeJunkyardCat

Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday August 4th at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey

Recorded at:
Dogger's In Yelm
404 1st St S, Yelm, WA 98597
_______________________________

Nerds Drink Whiskey
Always Sip, Never Slam

Mark Carras:
Host, producer, and editor

Gabe Glandon:
Co-Host

Jeff Morris:
Co-Host

Ed Halbert:
Co-Host

All Camera work:
Kara Hillius

Bartender:
Clinton Dogger Mullins

Alan Smithee:
Director

Michael Arms:
Intro and outro music

Please join us at:
http://www.NerdsDrinkWhiskey.com

http://facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey 

https://www.patreon.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey  

http://www.cafepress.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey  

https://www.snapchat.com/add/NerdsDrinkWhisk

https://twitter.com/nerdsdrinkwhisk

"How did he even have time to buy a ticket?" ~ Scott Lang
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

NERD NEWS:

MONDAY:

Kaley Cuoco Gets Married Again.

The Big Bang Theory actress married professional equestrian Karl Cook.

She wore a bridal cape and jumpsuit, yes a cape.

The pair tied the knot on a ranch near San Diego.

“He lets me wake up in the morning and say, ‘I want to go and rescue rabbits.’ And he’s like, ‘All right, let’s get a coffee and let’s go.’

https://www.today.com/style/kaley-cuoco-ties-knot-beautiful-ranch-wedding-dons-bridal-cape-t132279

Avengers 4 Title Announced!

Someone actually bothered to check the resume page kept by Avengers 4 cinematographer Trent Opaloch, for some reason.

It may be lucky that they did, as Omega Underground reports that Opaloch gave away the movie's real title: Avengers: End Game

https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/avengers-4-cinematographer-leaked-avengers-end-game-2018-7

DC Comics Spoiled Batman and Catwoman's Wedding in the New York Times.

The New York Times ran a story about the upcoming Batman #50.

It's due out Wednesday with writing by Tom King and art by Mikel Janin, with colors by June Chung and lettering by Clayton Cowles, along with a bevy of guest artists.

The article reveals that Batman isn’t getting married this Wednesday.

Batman and Catwoman, the legendary hero/anti-villain pairing, is not meant to be.

At least not in the canon DC Universe, that is.

https://io9.gizmodo.com/welp-looks-like-dc-comics-spoiled-batman-and-catwomans-1827270773

TUESDAY:

All Of Modern Doctor Who Available Online.

The good news is that all ten seasons of modern Doctor Who is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

The bad news is that it is just for those in the UK.

This includes all specials, Christmas episodes, 50th anniversary, mini-episode The Night of the Doctor, etc.

Yes, the full eras of the past four Doctors.

This would be a brutal non-stop 7 day binge session.

http://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/doctor-who-available-watch-bbc-iplayer/

JJ Abrams Star Trek cast to be in Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek.

Some may call them the “Kelvin Timeline’s” Enterprise crew.

Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana, may be set to appear in an R-rated Star Trek movie from director Quentin Tarantino.

For more info, check the link below.

https://www.cbr.com/tarantino-star-trek-abrams-cast/

What's keeping Disney from dismissing Kathleen Kennedy from Star Wars.

Rumors continue that Disney's Bob Iger is trying to get rid of Kathleen Kennedy.

Apparently nobody wants her job because Kathleen Kennedy has created a house that's divided.

Her fierce supporters (that she put in place), against the loyalists to the brand itself (that were there before Kathleen).

https://www.hardocp.com/news/2018/07/01/disney_wants_to_dump_star_wars_boss_kathleen_kennedy_but_therersquos_problem

WEDNESDAY:

Star Wars: Episode IX Returns to the rebel base at Yavin IV.
It appears that the final episode of the current Star Wars trilogy is planning on doing some filming at the Cardington Airship Sheds in Bedforshire, UK.
The location was previously used in both Star Wars: A New Hope and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as the rebel base at Yavin IV.
https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2444500/star-wars-episode-ix-reportedly-returning-to-a-classic-filming-location

Magic The Gathering Reveals Comic-Con 2018 Exclusive Limited Edition Collection.

The new collection celebrates the brand's return home to Dominaria.

It includes five Planeswalker cards.

Each of the cards in the Timeless Legends set was designed to explore the ties that bind present Dominaria heroes to icons of the past.

For more info and to see the new art, click the link below!

http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/03/magic-the-gathering-reveals-comic-con-2018-exclusive-limited-edition-collection

A Thanos-inspired subreddit is about to ban more than 100,000 members.

The moderators behind r/thanosdidnothingwrong, a forum dedicated to the Avengers’ arch-nemesis, will ban half of its members on July 9 in honor of Thanos’ ultimate goal: destroying half of the world’s population to protect survivors from starvation and overcrowding.

Infinity War makes it very clear this isn’t the best way to handle major problems afflicting our very survival, but some fans have clung to Thanos’ theory.

That means taking his word as gospel and annihilating half of the subreddit’s virtual population.

https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/3/17532132/thanos-reddit-bans-thanosdidnothingwrong-avengers-infinity-war

THURSDAY:

Avengers: Infinity War Blu-Ray Includes 30 Mins Thanos Backstory?

It seems that a 30 minute bacstory for Thanos hit the cutting room floor before theatrical release.

It is rumored that the footage will be released as part of the Blu-Ray release.

Well, more than a rumor since it was said by Jim Starlin, who was the writer of The Infinity Gauntlet!

He says that the footage won’t just be included as deleted scenes, but will be incorporated back into the film and presented as an Extended Cut either on the initial Blu-ray release or perhaps a special edition that’ll be released before Avengers 4 hits.

http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/avengers-infinity-war-blu-ray-to-feature-an-extra-30-minutes-of-thanos-backstory/

New 'Firefly' Series Announced.

Boom Studios has acquired the rights to create and publish comic books based on Joss Whedon’s Firefly.

The first Firefly story told at Boom begins in Firefly #1 and is written by Greg Pak with art by Dan McDaid.

The story focus on the War of Unification, the war between the Alliance and the Independents in which Malcolm Reynolds and Zoe Alleyne Washburne fought together on the losing side, an experience that defined their characters throughout Firefly’s run.

Boom is also publishing a series of Firefly Legacy Edition collections, reprinting the Dark Horse Comics Firefly stories.

Firefly #1 goes on sale in November.

http://comicbook.com/comics/2018/07/02/firefly-boom-studios-series-unification-war-greg-pak-dan-mcdaid-/

Ahmed Best was the actor who played Jar Jar Binks

He recently tweeted that fans were so nasty that he considered suicide.

Best made the announcement Tuesday, in a tweet pic of himself and his son on a bridge.

"This was the place I almost ended my life. It’s still hard to talk about. I survived and now this little guy is my gift for survival."

He never mentioned "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" specifically, but did mention "20 years" ago, which lines up to his role as Jar Jar Binks.

He's previously said the negative reaction from the public included death threats.

http://www.tmz.com/2018/07/03/jar-jar-binks-actor-ahmed-best-considered-suicide-star-wars-backlash/

Heritage Distilling Company have inked a partnership with Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy Foundation to produce a special edition Home Shows themed BSB-Brown Sugar Bourbon.  

A portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold will go to the Vitalogy Foundation’s Home Shows program, to fight homelessness in King County.

Pearl Jam will be performing The Home Shows, two shows at Safeco Field August 8 & 10, 2018, and as part of the shows, have committed to giving at least $1 million to fight homelessness in King County.

Bottles of Heritage Distilling Co. Home Shows label BSB-Brown Sugar Bourbon will be available exclusively from the HeritageDistilling.com website and at Heritage Distilling’s Washington tasting rooms, including locations in the Ballard and Capitol Hill neighborhoods in Seattle, Gig Harbor and Roslyn.

$20 from each bottle sold will be donated to the Vitalogy Foundation for this effort with a goal of raising $200,000 total.

This is a limited edition bottling run. Once all bottles are gone no additional bottles under this label will be made.

https://heritagedistilling.com/collections/all/products/pearljambsb

Jack Daniel's will no longer sponsor the Iditarod.

The maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey has dropped its long-running sponsorship of Alaska’s Iditarod sled race, the company said on Wednesday.

The move by Louisville, Ky.-based Brown-Forman followed a tough year for organizers of the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race who have faced financial hardships, the loss of other sponsors and its first-ever dog doping scandal.

Jack Daniel’s decided to go a different direction by shifting most of its marketing efforts to a partnership with the National Basketball Association, company spokesman Svend Jansen said in a statement.

http://www.vnews.com/Longtime-sponsor-of-Iditarod-cuts-ties-with-Alaska-race-18482972

Of course the entire point of superhero movies is to unplug from reality, but if when things get too crazy it can make even that a challenge.

So have you ever raised an eyebrow over how Captain America survived being frozen?

Marvel has used science to back up the character's survival, and apparently the Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. in Las Vegas actually features an explanation for the character's survival. In the Captain America section of the area, it says:

Physical examination of Capt. Rogers revealed that while thickened, his blood's water was not frozen. Blood tests revealed that his blood contained excessive amounts of glucose as a result of his liver processing his glycogen stores, thus lowering the freezing temperature of blood-borne water and creating a 'cryoprotectant'. This process is similar to that of Water-Bears (Tardigrades) and hibernating Wood Frogs who metabolize glycogen in their liver to circulate copious amounts through their body to reduce the osmotic shrinkage of cells and stop from freezing. This, however, has never been seen before in humans.

Do you find this plausible enough?

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2445169/marvel-finally-explained-how-captain-america-survived-being-frozen

'The Walking Dead's Jeffrey Dean Morgan Asks Fans To Stop Showing Up At His House Unannounced.

The Walking Dead star Jeffrey Dean Morgan is having a hard time with fans showing up at his house uninvited.

The actor, who previously starred in Supernatural and the Watchmen movie, took to Twitter on Tuesday to request his fans stop showing up at his house as if they're old pals just to knock on the door. In the words of his Negan character, it's "not cool."

The tweet in full reads:

Dear people that think it’s a solid plan to come to our house, take pictures, drive up to house, knock on door... it’s not a good plan. It’s rude and creepy. Respect our privacy please. And... you’re being recorded.

http://comicbook.com/thewalkingdead/2018/07/04/the-walking-dead-jeffrey-dean-morgan-fans-at-his-house/

FRIDAY:

Kevin Smith Is Trying to Find Comic Book Men a New Network.

AMC pulled the plug on the program in late June, but there's a chance it could continue if it's picked up. For now, nothing is certain.

The show centered around Smith and his friends Brian, Walter, Mike, and Ming who all hang out at a comic book store owned by Smith himself.

The reality-TV show ran for an impressive seven seasons equaling 96 episodes before it was canceled last week.  

Smith may be fishing his show around to other networks but so far none of the networks have bitten.

https://screenrant.com/kevin-smith-comic-book-men-revival-new-network/

2 weeks ago, half a bourbon warehouse collapsed. Now, the other half is down.

Perhaps it was only a matter of time, but the remaining half of a Kentucky bourbon warehouse, which collapsed two weeks ago has come crashing down.

The second half of the building has collapsed, sending another 9,000 barrels of liquor crashing down along with it.

The Barton 1792 Distillery in Kentucky, which can store up to 20,000 barrels, was undergoing repairs at the time of the first incident back in June.

Barrels from that collapse still haven't been cleaned up because of worker safety concerns, CNN affiliate WLKY reported. It's not clear what caused either collapse.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/05/us/bourbon-warehouse-collapse/index.html

Caught In Tariff War, U.S. Distillers Fear Losing Out On Global Whiskey Boom.

U.S. whiskey distillers are fretting over the steep new tariffs they're facing around the world.

They're being punished as U.S. trading partners retaliate against the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Now, the distillers fear that a long boom in U.S. whiskey exports could be coming to an end.

Kentucky bourbon has experienced a huge revival over the past decade — thanks in large part to U.S. trade initiatives that have opened up global markets, says Eric Gregory of the Kentucky Distillers' Association.

For the more information, click the link below.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/07/05/625623400/caught-in-tariff-war-u-s-distillers-fear-losing-out-on-global-whiskey-boom

DEADPOOL Creator Rob Liefeld Got In Trouble For Asking Russell Crowe To Audition To Play Cable.

Last year, Rob Liefeld Tweeted Russell Crowe about the possibility of auditioning to play Cable in the Deadpool sequel.

Now, the writer has revealed that this Tweet got him in hot water with the studio.

"One night before I went to bed, I didn’t know Russell Crowe was on Twitter, and I stupidly tweeted to Russell Crowe – not ever thinking he’d answer me – and I go ‘Hey Russell, you should read for Cable!’ That didn’t turn out very well, I got yelled at a lot, because I woke up – because he’s in Australia – to Russell Crowe saying ‘Read for it?!’ And my manager said ‘Yeah, Russell Crowe doesn’t read for parts Rob, you kind of insulted him. I’m like ‘I’m sorry! They just haven’t picked Cable yet so I’m just putting it out there.’ And then my phone rings, so some Fox people may or may not have yelled at me for an hour."

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/deadpool/deadpool_2/deadpool-creator-rob-liefeld-got-in-trouble-for-asking-russell-crowe-to-audition-to-play-cable-a161899

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 145 Where Dogger Wears The Crown

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 145 Where Dogger Wears The Crown

Location: 
Dogger's in Yelm
https://www.facebook.com/doggersyelm/

Featured Whiskey:
Crown Royal
https://www.crownroyal.com/

Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
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Recorded at:
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"And that's why 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' is pure pornography."~Deadpool
Deadpool (2018)

NERD NEWS

Monday:

Why Lucasfilm is wrong to keep attacking fans.

Remember the Ghostbusters Reboot that failed?

When people brought up the weak script,

They were accused of being racist and sexist.

Yet people couldn't stop raving about how well done Wonder Woman was.

Fans are still talking endlessly about how great Black Panther was too.

Luke Cage gets endless praise,

While Iron Fist Received endless jokes about poor writing.

So is it really misogyny and racism ruining Star Wars?

Or is it weak writing, arrogant directors, and a CEO with a chip on her shoulders?

Now people talk about how weak the writing of The Last Jedi was,

and they are again accused of being racist and sexist.

We see a trend here.

It's not because of sexist and racist fans,

But a lack of quality.

This was a 100% original commentary piece by NDW host Mark Carras.

http://facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey

Tuesday:

Saturday, August 4th...

Nerds Drink Whiskey returns to Dogger's

Come eat burgers with us at 1:00 pm.

2:00 we start recording the show.

There will be prizes, and we don't just mean free shot glasses!

https://www.facebook.com/events/781368148733043/

Will Lucifer Season 4 be all about sex and violence?

When Chloe arrived at the LUX penthouse to confront her partner in crimesolving about his flirtatious nature, “Lucifer came out naked,” co-showrunner Ildy Modrovich reminds.

And ideally, “We didn’t want to see anything crazy, but we wanted to see the ‘back’ of him,” she reports with a chuckle. “After all, everybody has a butt.”

In addition to possibly laying eyes on a demonic derriere, Henderson ventures, “Our blood can be a little more real, our horror can be a little more horror-y” on Netflix.

https://tvline.com/2018/06/25/lucifer-season-4-netflix-uncensored-nudity-gore-blood-language/

Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie May Skip Theaters.

The Boba Fett spinoff project is still being developed.

But Lucasfilm has doubts about standalone movies for Boba Fett, Lando, Darth Maul, and many others.

The doubt comes from the disappointing results of Solo A Star Wars Story.

However, as many of these projects were already in motion, it is now rumored that these might be made for the upcoming Disney streaming service.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/lucasfilm-licking-wounds-but-not-halting-star-wars-development-1122655

Wednesday:

Tom Holland leaks Spider-man title on his Instagram!

Was he being clever or was this an actual mistake?

In the video he apologizes for no new info, then hold up the cover of a script.

The title very clearly says, "Far From Home."

https://www.instagram.com/p/BkYzfnXlJZg/?taken-by=tomholland2013

Moviepass will introduce 'Surge Pricing' next month.

MoviePass is planning to add a "high demand" charge beginning in July for movies the app deems popular.

By the end of August, it is also planning to launch a bring-a-friend option and a premium option to see movies in Imax or Real 3D.

http://www.businessinsider.com/moviepass-is-going-to-launch-surge-pricing-by-july-imax-and-3d-later-2018-6

Kevin Feige Gives Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Updates:

Writer/director James Gunn has delivered a draft.

They begin official pre-production on that very, very soon.

It’ll be shooting early next year.

Captain Marvel finishes in about two weeks.

Spider-Man starts in about two weeks.

Guardians 3 will start early next year.

http://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-filming/

Thursday:

Han Solo's Blaster from the "Return of the Jedi" has sold for $550,000 at a Las Vegas auction.

Julien's Auctions says Ripley's Believe It or Not bought the item Saturday.

The sci-fi weapon was the top-selling item at the Hollywood Legends auction.

The blaster was part of a collection from the U.S. art director on the film, James L. Schoppe.

An Imperial Scout Trooper Blaster from the movie sold for $90,625.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-news-han-solo-blaster-auction-20180624-story.html

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio Confirmed For Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Spider-Man: Far From Home will pit our friendly neighborhood Web-slinger against Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio.

The classic Marvel villain known for his illusions and trickery, which push Parker’s spider-sense into overtime.

Spider-Man: Far From Home will also herald the return of Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes.

This will all happen after Avengers 4 of course.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/spider-man-far-home-tom-holland-reveals-title-next-movie-1122904

Tom Hiddleston Confirms Loki’s Fate In Avengers: Infinity War!

SPOILER ALERT!

Infinity War featured an endless stream of deaths of much-loved characters.

One that first told us the movie would be absolutely merciless was Loki’s demise, when Thanos killed him after acquiring the Space Stone.

Hiddleston appeared at ACE Comic-Con this weekend and confirmed that the God of Mischief is indeed dead and the character’s story has come to a close.

http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/tom-hiddleston-confirms-lokis-fate-avengers-infinity-war/

FRIDAY:

‘Halo’ Live-Action TV Announced!

It will air on Showtime.

The budget is rumored to be on the Game Of Thrones level.

It will kick off with a 10-episode season.

Kyle Killen will serve as writer and showrunner.

Director Rupert Wyatt will helm multiple episodes.

Who would you cast as Master Chief?

https://www.indiewire.com/2018/06/halo-tv-show-showtime-rupert-wyatt-kyle-killen-1201979543/

Screenwriter Jonathan Kasdan Will Write Next Indiana Jones!

Solo: A Star Wars Story scribe Jonathan Kasdan will next write the screenplay for Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones 5.

Which begins production next April, with a targeted release date of July 2020.

This is a rewrite of a script originally hammered out by David Koepp.

https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2018/06/28/indiana-jones-5-news

DC Universe Streaming Service Details Announced!

DC Entertainment has released details of its upcoming DC Universe proprietary streaming service, including outlining the service's launch series and how comic books will factor in.

DC Universe will launch with live action series Titans later this year, followed by Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing, and the animated Young Justice: Outsiders and Harley Quinn series in 2019.

There will also be DC Movies On Demand, '1000s of Comic Books,'  and More

No word on launch date or price that we could find.

https://www.newsarama.com/40597-dc-universe-app-details.html

Why Hodor Actor Didn't Like Ed Sheeran's Game Of Thrones Cameo.

Sheeran showed up in the Season 7 premiere as a Lannister solider, speaking to Arya Stark while sitting by a campfire with fellow soldiers.

Speaking to Huffington Post, Nairn revealed he isn't a fan of these celebrity cameos on the show, as he thinks they take viewers out of Game of Thrones' rich world.

“I’m not a fan of the cameos in Game of Thrones," Nairn said. "I don’t like them. I think it’s stupid. I don’t mind going on the record on that. I just think it takes you right out of the world. Especially Ed Sheeran. I was like, ‘Why is Ed Sheeran here?’"

http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/28/game-of-thrones-why-hodor-actor-didnt-like-ed-sheerans-cameo-in-season-7

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 142 Mark's Often Wrong At Dogger's

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 142 Mark's Often Wrong At Dogger's

Location: 
Dogger's in Yelm
https://www.facebook.com/doggersyelm/

Featured Whiskey:
MacNaughton Canadian Whisky
No official website could be found

Nerd News:
Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday June 23rd at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
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Atari VCS gains over $2 million In Pre-Orders.

As of Sunday night, the Atari VCS raised $2,456,371 USD from 9458 backers on its crowdfunding campaign.

Atari VCS transforms how you will engage with your TV, with a nod to Atari’s rich history of pioneering interactive entertainment and hardware innovation.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/atari-vcs-game-stream-connect-like-never-before-computers-pc#/

Chris Hemsworth says Avengers 4 is 'even more shocking' than Infinity War.

The fourth (and technically still untitled) Avengers movie is due out May 3, 2019.

“If you were shocked by [Infinity War], I think the second one is even more shocking, for other reasons entirely,” Hemsworth told Esquire in a new interview.

http://ew.com/movies/2018/06/04/chris-hemsworth-avengers-4-infinity-war/

American Gods Announces Three New Cast Members.

Dean Winters (Divorce, John Wick) has been tapped to play Mr. Town.

Devery Jacobs (Cardinal, The Order) is set as Sam Black Crow.

Kahyun Kim (Shameless, Cassandra French’s Finishing School) has been cast as New Media.

https://deadline.com/2018/06/american-gods-season-2-dean-winters-mr-town-devery-jacobs-sam-black-crow-kahyun-kim-new-media-starz-neil-gaiman-1202402680/

‘Bumblebee’: First Trailer For ‘Transformers’ Spinoff Released.

Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for Bumblebee, a spinoff of the Transformers franchise.

The spinoff is an origin story for the Bumblebee character, set a couple of decades before the events of the first Transformers movie.

It stars Hailee Steinfeld, will be directed by Travis Knight, with a screenplay written by Christina Hodson.

Nope. No Michael Bay.

For trailer and full story go to...

https://www.geeksofdoom.com/2018/06/05/bumblebee-trailer-transformers-spinoff/amp

Knob Creek to Release One of the Most Anticipated Whiskeys of the Year.

Knob Creek’s to-be-released rye took home one of the biggest awards in spirits – Best Rye Whiskey at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The limited-run rye is set for a summer release.

It’s cask strength, it’s aged 9 years and it’s not that expensive ($70 SRP).

Knob Creek has not yet released an official availability date or a number of bottles available.

Full details at:

https://gearpatrol.com/2018/06/04/knob-creek-cask-strength-rye-note/

Patrick Stewart may be hinting at a role in CBS All Access' Star Trek: Discovery TV series, possibly as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

The fan favorite captain of the USS Enterprise-D on Star Trek: The Next Generation hasn't been a part of the franchise since the final TNG film, Star Trek Nemesis, released in 2002.

After Nemesis flamed out at the box office, and Star Trek: Enterprise was unceremoniously canceled in 2005, the Star Trek franchise went into hibernation until J.J. Abrams launched his blockbuster reboot in 2009, starring Chris Pine as a younger Captain James T. Kirk.

However, Star Trek was completely absent from television until Star Trek: Discovery premiered in 2017.

https://screenrant.com/patrick-stewart-star-trek-discovery-picard/

Shadowhunters won’t return for a fourth season.

Based on the Mortal Instruments novels by Cassandra Clare, Shadowhunters starred Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, an aspiring artist who learns she’s a human-angel hybrid destined to help protect the New York City streets from all manner of creatures that go bump in the night.

Season to date, Shadowhunters is averaging barely 400,000 total weekly viewers, down sharply from Season 2 and ranking fifth ranking all current Freeform programs.

The supernatural drama will wrap things up in the spring of 2019 with a 12-episode run — aka Season 3B, titled Shadowhunters: The Final Hunt — that will include a two-hour series finale event.

http://tvline.com/2018/06/04/shadowhunters-cancelled-season-4-freeform-final-hunt/

Does anyone want a Jared Leto Joker standalone movie?

Jared Leto will reprise his “Suicide Squad” role as DC Comics supervillain the Joker in a standalone movie.

Variety said that Leto, 46, will both star in and serve as an executive producer of the untitled spinoff film for Warner Bros.

The trade magazine noted this will be separate from Todd Phillips’ upcoming Joker origin movie, part of a Warner Bros. division specializing in origin-story films and for which Joaquin Phoenix has been assigned to play the role.

Are you confused yet?

https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/jared-leto-joker-movie-1.19009302

Jack Daniel's and the impact of trade war!

The maker of Jack Daniel's says tariffs are making it difficult to plan for the future.

The company, Brown-Forman (BFA), reported strong revenue and profit growth for the fiscal year that ended in April, and expects to report more gains ahead.

But it said competition in the developed world, coupled with "potential retaliatory tariffs on American spirits" means that it's "difficult to accurately predict future results."

US bourbon is one of the products targeted by foreign governments in retaliation for the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU, Mexico and much of the rest of the world.

For the full story go to...

http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/06/news/companies/jack-daniels-maker-tariff-impact/index.html

Kelly Marie Tran, who starred in Star Wars The Last Jedi recently deleted her Instagram.

She did so due to harassment that included racist remarks.

We at Nerds Drink Whiskey find this behavior inexcusable.

If you have to resort to racism, you are in the wrong, weak minded, and a pathetic excuse for a human being.

The problems with The Last Jedi are not even her fault.

We are calling all nerds to call out this toxic behavior.

Share this video if you won't tolerate hate in our scene!

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/racist-star-wars-fans-reportedly-drive-last-jedi-kelly-marie-ncna880491

Greg Berlanti Inks Mega $300+ Million New Overall Deal.

Greg Berlanti has been the producer of Titans, Doom Patrol, Supergirl, Deception, The Flash, Arrow, Riverdale, Black Lightning, and that's just this year!

Not too shocking that Warner Bros. Television Group would want to keep him at the studio through 2024.

No financial terms are being disclosed but sources peg the pact at more than $300 million over the next six years.

https://deadline.com/2018/06/greg-berlanti-mega-300-million-overall-deal-warner-bros-tv-through-2024-1202405581/

Curiosity Rover Finds Ancient 'Building Blocks for Life' on Mars.

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has identified a variety of organic molecules, the carbon-based building blocks of life as we know it, in 3.5-billion-year-old Red Planet rocks, one of the papers reports.

"These results do not give us any evidence of life," stressed study lead author Jennifer Eigenbrode, a scientist at the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

"But there is a possibility that [the organics] are from an ancient life source; we just don't know," Eigenbrode told Space.com. "And even if life was never around, they [the molecules] tell us there was at least something around for organisms to eat."

https://amp.space.com/40819-mars-methane-organics-curiosity-rover.html

HBO has officially greenlit a follow-up pilot to its acclaimed international hit Game of Thrones and it sounds just as massively ambitious as the original series.

The network has ordered a prequel drama from writer Jane Goldman and author George R.R. Martin.

The network has released an official description of the show’s story line.

Taking place thousands of years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series chronicles the world’s descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour.

Since the eighth and final season of GoT is coming next year, the soonest we can see a successor series is 2020.

For full story go to:

https://ew.com/tv/2018/06/08/game-thrones-prequel-jane-goldman/amp/

J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Launches Video Game Division.

Company president and COO Brian Weinstein announced Thursday that the entertainment production company has entered a strategic relationship with Tencent, the Chinese media giant, to form Bad Robot Games.

The partnership will exclusively develop games by Abrams and Bad Robot, with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment joining the gaming arm as a minority investor.

Bad Robot Games will partner with established developers to create large-scale and indie titles for the mobile, PC and console markets.

In-house visual artists, designers and writers from Bad Robot will work on the projects.

For full story go to:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jj-abrams-launches-bad-robot-games-1118151

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy stepping down this Fall?

The repercussions from The Last Jedi debacle continue it seems.

Rian Johnson created the most divisive Star Wars productions since Disney took over.

Solo did horrible at the box office.

And let's face it, The Force Awakens doesn't look as great as we first thought.

It seems the pressure is just too much and she will step down in September.

Do you think she's to blame?

For The Full Story Go To:

https://mailchi.mp/85afc9a51c36/lasssedammerung?e=a414e30abe 

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Han Solo: "I got a really good feeling about this."
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 141 Irish I Was At Dogger's

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 141 Irish I Was At Dogger's

Location: 
Dogger's in Yelm
https://www.facebook.com/doggersyelm/

Featured Whiskey:
Jameson Irish Whiskey
https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/us/

Nerd News:
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Saturday June 23rd at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
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Netflix toy series returns
New season to discuss Transformers, LEGO, Hello Kitty, and Star Trek.
The Toys That Made Us returns with four new episodes on May 25.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/netflix-toy-series-schools-kitty-lego-article-1.3993063

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Will Open Summer 2019.
Star Wars-themed section of Disneyland in Anaheim, CA will open summer 2019.
Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL will open their Star Wars section late fall 2019.
http://gizmo.do/g2IbE9q

Matt Groening’s new animated fantasy show will premiere on Netflix in August
https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/23/17384596/matt-groening-netflix-disenchanted-premiere-date-august-17th

Warner Bros. Shuffles Godzilla 2 and more.
Mark Wahlberg’s The Six Billion Dollar Man has been moved from May 31, 2019, to June 5, 2020.
The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep, directed by Mike Flanagan, will hit theaters on January 24, 2020.
Godzilla 2 has been moved from March 22, 2019 to May 31, 2019.
http://screencrush.com/warner-bros-shuffles-godzilla-2-six-billion-dollar-man-and-more-release-dates

A Boba Fett movie is in the works.
Logan director James Mangold is attached.
X-Men writer-producer Simon Kinberg is also involved.
The untitled movie will be part of the Star Wars Anthology films.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-star-wars-boba-fett-movie-20180525-story.html

'Spider-Man' Scales Building To Save Dangling Child.
A four-year-old dangling from a fifth-floor balcony of an apartment building in Paris. 
Mamoudou Gassama, a 22-year-old immigrant from Mali, began scaling the building.
Gassama reaches the child and lifts him to safety — even as he is still astride the balcony.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/28/614963176/spider-man-scales-building-to-save-dangling-child-macron-offers-him-citizenship

‘Happytime Murders’ Creators Respond To ‘Sesame Street’ Lawsuit With Actual Puppet Lawyer.
His name is Fred, and he represents the puppet film “Happytime Murders.”
Sesame Workshop, the creators of Sesame Street, filed a lawsuit last week against the producers of the upcoming film “The Happytime Murders,” claiming trademark infringement over their tagline “No sesame. All street.”
“The Happytime Murders” is a raunchy R-rated movie produced by The Jim Henson Company that stars Melissa McCarthy. It is set in a world where humans and Sesame Street-style puppets coexist. 
The film’s creators, STX Entertainment, sent HuffPost a response to the lawsuit that they said was crafted by their puppet lawyer Fred, Esq. They included Fred’s photo as well.
“Happytime Murders” is released to theaters Aug. 17. 
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/puppet-lawyer-for-happytime-murders-responds-to-sesame-street-lawsuit_us_5b0b6e60e4b0568a880ca28e

Lucifer gets two more episodes tonight!
Some good news for Lucifer fans. Fox says it will air two “bonus” episodes that were filmed earlier this spring. 
The episodes were scheduled to air in the fourth season, which of course, is not happening following the show’s cancellation.
The back-to-back “Boo Normal”/”Once Upon A Time” episodes will air Monday, May 28 beginning at 8 PM, two weeks after the now-series finale.
http://deadline.com/2018/05/lucifer-fox-airdate-bonus-episodes-cancelled-series-1202395468/

Avengers: Infinity War writers tease bigger story for two main characters in Avengers 4
Warning: Avengers: Infinity War spoilers ahead!
Writers for Avengers 4 spoke about their original plans in a new interview recently with the New York Times.
They always knew they wanted the ending with Thanos at the end of Infinity War.
There was some conversation about moving the scene to Avengers 4, but they decided against it.
Captain America and Black Widow have a much bigger role to play in Avengers 4.
In Avengers 4 the team and their friends have to figure out what happened.
Then stop Thanos and hopefully find a way to reverse his decision that also brings their friends back.
https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/28/17402180/avengers-infinity-war-avengers-4-thanos

Who's to blame for Solo failure?
Solo only grossed $83 million over the Memorial Day weekend. 
“The Force Awakens” made over $2 billion, “Rogue One” raked in almost $1.1 billion, and “The Last Jedi” grossed $1.3 billion.
Yet fans who saw Solo are overwhelmingly positive. 
The Last Jedi has become the proverbial punching bag. 
Was the disappointing Solo box office merely backlash for mess that was The Last Jedi?
Does the blame fall at Rian Johnson's feet?
Will the Rian Johnson trilogy fail even more?
What are your thoughts?
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/solo-star-wars-story-ron-155015929.html

Harry Potter's Neville Longbottom is married!
Ok, not actually Neville Longbottom, but the actor Matthew Lewis who played Neville Longbottom.
On Monday, the “Harry Potter” actor revealed he tied the knot with lifestyle blogger Angela Jones.
“Not only did I miss @ArticMonkeys in LA but they were performing in Italy at the same time we were there and my wife made me get married instead. Fuming,” Lewis, 28, tweeted along with a snapshot of the big day.
Matthew Lewis is 28. 
It should be noted that this is not the Angela Jones that picked up Bruce Willis as a taxi driver in Pulp Fiction. 
https://pagesix.com/2018/05/28/harry-potter-actor-matthew-lewis-ties-the-knot/

Jamie Foxx picked for new Spawn Movie.
Spawn Creator Todd McFarlane will even direct this time. 
Producer Jason Blum announced that "He is an incredible actor and a huge fan of the Spawn Universe that Todd McFarlane created." 
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/spawn-movie-jamie-foxx-star-film-blumhouse-1115462

Andrew Lincoln to Exit AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ in Season 9
Series star Norman Reedus is rumored to be taking over the lead role position.
Do you think Rick Grimes is going to be killed off? 
http://collider.com/andrew-lincoln-leaving-walking-dead-season-9/

Arrested Development season 5 available on Netflix now.
Netflix signed a deal in 2013 to bring back Arrested Development for a fourth season, ten years after the series premiere aired on Fox.
Creator Mitch Hurwitz promised that this season would be more in keeping with the original three seasons of Arrested Development.
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/29/arrested-development-season-5-is-now-live-on-netflix/

New comic explains Leia Poppins?
Star Wars: The Last Jedi #2 adds an internal monologue.
It reveals that she looks into it and discovers that this is not when she’s meant to go, thereby finding the power inside to save herself.
Does this change how you feel about that scene?
http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/star-wars-last-jedi-comic-leia-force-flight/

Woody Harrelson confirms Venom sequel
Speaking to Collider, the actor said that director Ruben Fleischer was a big draw to the project. 
Woody Harrelson said “Roll of the dice, because I’m just... I’m in a little fraction of this movie, but I’ll be in the next one, you know? So I haven’t read that script, but anyways, just rolled the dice.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/venom-2-woody-harrelson-sequel-tom-hardy-sony-spiderman-a8376176.html

Woody Harrelson confirms Venom sequel
Speaking to Collider, the actor said that director Ruben Fleischer was a big draw to the project. 
Woody Harrelson said “Roll of the dice, because I’m just... I’m in a little fraction of this movie, but I’ll be in the next one, you know? So I haven’t read that script, but anyways, just rolled the dice.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/venom-2-woody-harrelson-sequel-tom-hardy-sony-spiderman-a8376176.html

Already posted the follow up to this one. 
http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-sesame-street-stx-lawsuit-20180529-story.html

Casting for HBO's Watchmen announced!
Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Adelaide Clemens, Louis Gossett Jr., and Andrew Howard are now signed on.
Excited yet?
http://screencrush.com/hbo-lindelof-watchmen-casting/

STAR WARS TRIPLE SHOT: 
Disney shares dip after Solo
CNBC reports that Disney shares dipped after franchise-low debut for 'Star Wars' prequel Solo
Shares of Disney fell after its latest "Star Wars" movie sputtered at the box office over Memorial Day weekend.
The Disney-produced "Solo: A Star Wars Story" delivered a franchise-low $83.3 million in North American ticket sales over three days.
"Rogue One" had been Disney's lowest-grossing film in the franchise, bringing in $155 million for its 2016 debut.
For the full story click the link below...
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/29/disney-shares-dip-after-franchise-low-debut-for-star-wars-prequel.html?utm_source=NerdsDrinkWhiskey

In other Star Wars news, The Last Jedi Comic Reveals Admiral Ackbar’s Last Words
Nothing ticked off fans more than the death of Admiral Gial Ackbar. 
The beloved Mon Calamari is killed off screen like an unimportant background character. 
In the comic, just before First Order torpedoes hit the bridge of the Admiral’s ship, he says “It’s been an honor serving with you all.”
Does this satisfy you? Do you still think he deserved better?
http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/star-wars-last-jedi-comic-reveals-admiral-ackbars-last-words/

Comicbook.com however has some good news for our final Star Wars story today.
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Has Biggest Box Office Opening Ever for a Heist Movie
When it comes to the crime film sub-genre focused on the planning, execution, and aftermath of a major theft, Solo now holds the record for largest opening.
According to Box Office Mojo, prior to Solo, 2011's Fast Five held the record for biggest heist film opening weekend with nearly $86.2 million. 
Solo's opening brought in $101 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend.
http://comicbook.com/starwars/2018/05/31/solo-star-wars-story-biggest-opening-heist-movie-genre/

The Crow remake falls apart yet again. 
Studios have spent almost a quarter of a century trying to re-boot The Crow movies.
The latest was scheduled for release in the fall of 2019. 
It was supposed to star Jason Momoa as the title character and be directed by Corin Hardy.
Are the re-boots as cursed as the Comics character created by James O’Barr?
Jason Momoa and director Corin Hardy formally withdrawn from the film now. 
Creative and financial differences was the reason given.
http://screencrush.com/the-crow-remake-falls-apart/

The Avenger That Can't Be Trusted To Keep A Secret.
Mark Ruffalo is “without a doubt” the worst at keeping secrets.
“But he’s also the person I probably love the most. He’s just the most — just one of the kindest people you’ll meet. And so, completely forgivable every time he gives away some plot point. He could get away with murder. Anyone else, it might be highly scrutinized and punished, but he’s beyond forgivable.”
Ruffalo famously let out a major Avengers: Infinity War spoiler last summer at D23 Expo when he went to say “half” of the characters in the then-upcoming crossover epic die, only to quickly correct himself and let slip “everybody dies.”
http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/06/01/avengers-infinity-war-chris-hemsworth-spoilers-mark-ruffalo/

Wonder Woman Sequel Update?
Wonder Woman’s next film will be set in the 80s.
Kristin Wiig’s Cheetah will be at least one of the villains the demigoddess faces. 
And DC Entertainment president and Wonder Woman producer Geoff Johns recently posted this graphic to Twitter...
Wonder Woman 2 is set to hit theaters on November 1, 2019
https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-wonder-woman-sequel-just-got-a-cryptic-update-1826494323

Legion Renewed for Season 3!
Based on the Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz. 
Legion follows the story of David Haller (Dan Stevens).
A man who believed he was schizophrenic but discovered he might be the most powerful mutant in the world. 
With help from a team of specialists, David harnessed his unique abilities and learned he’d been haunted by a malicious parasite. 
http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/949773-legion-renewed-for-season-3

Sony Pulls Spider-Man Spinoff.
Silver & Black will no longer be hitting theaters Feb. 8, 2019.
Sony has pulled the Spider-Man spinoff from the calendar and is said to be searching for another date for the film.
Silver & Black is to center on the Spider-Man characters Silver Sable and Black Cat
It will be directed by The Secret Life of Bees filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/silver-black-no-longer-has-a-release-date-1116361

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Beckett: "Let me give you some advice. Assume everyone will betray you. And you will never be disappointed."
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 139 Korochka Tavern Part 02

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 139 Korochka Tavern Part 02

Location: 
Seattle's Korochka Tavern
https://www.facebook.com/korochka/

Featured Whiskey:
Michter’s Unblended American Whiskey
https://michters.com/whiskey/us1-american-whiskey/

Nerd News:
Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday June 23rd at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey

Suntory Hibiki 17 Whisky Discontinued!
Forbes reports that the Suntory Hibiki 17 will be discontinued as of September 2018.
From September 2018 the Hibiki 17 will gradually be removed from the core range, and production will stop.
The Hibiki 12 Year-Old was sadly discontinued in 2015
Due to several awards, both the price and demand for the Hibiki 21 has risen. 
We found the Suntory Hibiki 17 for $140, while the 21 was about $251.
We featured the Hibiki 17 on Nerds Drink Whiskey in July of 2016, and it has remained an all time favorite.
We mourn the loss of this great whisky. 
For Forbes (much more in depth) version of this story:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgekoutsakis/2018/05/13/hibiki-whisky-discontinued-as-aged-japanese-whisky-runs-dry/

Avengers: Infinity War domestic total $547.8 million!
‘Infinity War’ is now the 5th Highest Grossing Film of All Time.
This weekend alone it made an estimated $61.8 million.
It just opened to the Chinese market and made $200 million.
Its worldwide total is now $1.6 billion.
Please make up a totally fake 'spoiler' in the comments, for those that haven't seen it yet.
http://collider.com/weekend-box-office-infinity-war/

Solo: A Star Wars Story Minor spoiler news in...
Anthony Daniels is in the movie!
He's not playing C-3PO.
He plays a Wookiee that is also Chewbacca’s best friend.
For more details:
https://io9.gizmodo.com/jonathan-kasdan-reveals-who-this-returning-actor-is-pla-1825995126

‘Gotham’ Renewed For Fifth & Final Season By Fox.
The Batman origin story will get one final chapter on  Fox. 
The network has ordered a fifth season of Gotham.
Rumored to be a 13-episode season.
It will focus on Bruce Wayne’s transformation into the caped crusader.
http://deadline.com/2018/05/gotham-renewed-fifth-final-season-fox-new-superhero-1202384012/

Nathan Fillion is no Rookie on ABC.
Two years after Castle was cancelled, Fillion returns in almost the same role.
He plays the main character in the new ABC show The Rookie. 
There is no release date yet.
Who else would rather see him be type cast as a rebel spaceship captain instead?
http://deadline.com/2018/05/the-rookie-nathan-fillion-official-series-abc-1202386638/

Superman's Margot Kidder dead at 69.
Margot Kidder, the actress who played Lois Lane in "Superman," died Sunday in Montana.
Margot was at her home when she passed away.
Foul play is not considered a factor, but her death is now under investigation.  
Margot starred opposite Christopher Reeve in 1978's "Superman," and also in the 3 sequels.
http://m.tmz.com/#2018/05/14/margot-kidder-dead-dies-bipolar-superman-lois-lane/ 

Margot Robbie will be back soon as Harley Quinn. 
Warner Bros.’ Birds of Prey movie will be directed by Cathy Yan. 
New details reveal when production will finally kick off on the new DC film.
Birds of Prey will begin production in January 2019.
Margot Robbie has to finish her work on Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. 
In the comics, the Birds of Prey are a group of crime fighting heroines, including Black Canary, Huntress, and Barbara Gordon’s Oracle. 
Robbie has described it as an “R-rated girl gang movie.” 
http://screencrush.com/birds-of-prey-movie-production-start-female-crew/

Be Afraid of Guillermo del Toro.
'The Shape of Water' director will present personally curated stories in '10 After Midnight.'
The horror anthology series will be on Netflix.
He will be writing and directing select episodes.
He will hand-select "a team of the genre's best writers and exciting new filmmakers" for other episodes.
There is no any casting or release date available at this time.
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/guillermo-del-toro-preps-netflix-horror-anthology-series-w520294

Game Of Thrones Season 8 Spoiled?
Will The Faceless be back from the dead on Game Of Thrones Season 8?
Tom Wlaschiha and Faye Marsay have been seen on set.
Faye Marsay's character The Waif was killed off already.
Was she flown in just to mess with us?
Is Arya haunted by her?
Or does it make sense because The Faceless men could look like anyone?
http://screencrush.com/game-of-thrones-season-8-jaqen-waif/

Chris Evans can't be Captain America forever. 
Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium, Chappie) has cast him in his next film.
Greenland is not the dystopian futuristic bummer that Blomkamp is known for.
A recent press release described it as “one family’s fight for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster.” 
Wait... haven't we all seen that movie already? Every year in fact?
For the full story...
https://www.slashfilm.com/greenland-movie-chris-evans/

Austin Powers 4?
Mike Myers leaves the door open for a new Austin Powers film.
This time from Dr Evil's perspective.
At the premier for Terminal, Austin Powers 4 came up.
He was quoted as saying “It’s a very strong maybe.”
http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/austin-powers/57631/austin-powers-4-mike-myers-on-another-film

Zombieland  2
http://screencrush.com/zombieland-2-release-2019-cast/
Comic legend Stan Lee files $1 billion lawsuit against "POW! Entertainment."
Stan Lee is a co-founder of "POW! Entertainment."
He accused "POW! Entertainment" of taking advantage of his rights and undergoing business dealings without consent.
The suit alleges that "POW! Entertainment" CEO Shane Duffy and co-founder Gill Champion agreed to sell the company.
This includes Lee’s fraudulently obtained “identity, name, image and likeness,” to Chinese company Camsing International. 
In addition, the suit claims that Duffy and Champion either forged Lee’s signature or tricked him into signing away the rights to his name to "POW! Entertainment" for personal financial benefits.
For the full details on this story:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2018/05/16/pow-black-panther-creator-stan-lee-on-offensive-again-claiming-massive-fraud/#5dcae70d18c8

Lando Calrissian to get standalone movie?
Notice how much Donald Glover stands out in the new Solo trailer?
Well now Mr. Glover's Lando might get his own stand alone movie. 
It might be a few years off, but it does seem to be in the works.
Lucasfilm Studio Chief Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed it... vaguely. 
For the full story:
https://www.cnet.com/news/donald-glover-lando-calrissian-could-star-in-his-own-star-wars-spinoff-movie/

‘Dragon Ball Z’ Narrator Jose Lavat Has Passed Away.
Dragon Ball fandom is coming together to mourn the loss of one of its own. 
Toei Animation confirmed Jose Lavat’s passing with a touching tribute on social media. 
On Twitter, the company honored him and thanking him for the work he did.
“Rest in peace Jose Lavat, an amazing dubbing actor who lended his voice talent to many famous characters for Hispanic audiences including the narrator in Dragon Ball Z. Thank you #PepeLavat for everything,” the message reads.
http://comicbook.com/anime/2018/05/16/dragon-ball-z-narrator-death-jose-lavat-dub-anime/#1

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Gabe Glandon:
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Jeff Morris:
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Alan Smithee:
Director

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Intro and outro music

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"Doing the right thing is messy. You want to fight for what's right, sometimes you have to fight dirty."
Deadpool 2 (2018)

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 138 Korochka Tavern Part 01

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 138 Korochka Tavern Part 01

Location: 
Seattle's Korochka Tavern
https://www.facebook.com/korochka/

Featured Whiskey:
Sazerac Rye
http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/sazerac-rye

Nerd News:
Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday May 19th at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/events/178376989401883/

Tenacious D announce The Pick of Destiny sequel
Consequence Of Sound reports that comedy folk rock act Tenacious D have announced a sequel to their 2006 movie The Pick of Destiny. 
The shocking part is that it is scheduled to be released in October! 
Jack Black let the news out during the band’s performance at Shaky Knees Music Festival on Sunday.
https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/05/tenacious-d-pick-of-destiny-sequel/

Rick Moranis and Dark Helmet Return May 9th?
Screencrush reports that Rick Moranis is coming out of retirement to lend his voice to an episode of The Goldbergs. 
He will be reprising his famous Spaceballs role as Dark Helmet.
The episode called Spaceballs airs May 9th.
http://screencrush.com/rick-moranis-spaceballs-helmet-the-goldbergs/

Deadline reports that a 3rd Bill & Ted movie is confirmed!
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are now confirmed to reprise their roles in Bill & Ted Face The Music.
The movie is in Pre-production with no release date yet that we could find.
http://deadline.com/2018/05/bill-and-ted-sequel-keanu-reeves-alex-winter-bill-and-ted-face-the-music-1202384903/

Kotaku announced that Virtual Console Is Not Coming To Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch’s online subscription service will include a Netflix-like library of NES games.
“There are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner as has been done on other Nintendo systems,” a Nintendo spokesperson said.
Nintendo doesn't plan to ignore its older games on the Switch.
There won’t however be a dedicated brand for the classics.
https://kotaku.com/virtual-console-is-not-coming-to-switch-nintendo-says-1825848253

TBS Orders Season Two of Final Space
The show features David Tennant voicing the role of the evil Lord Commander.
The series centers on astronaut Gary, and his alien sidekick Mooncake, who are travelling the universe together trying to unlock the secret of 'Final Space'.
US viewers can catch up via the TBS website.
https://tennantnews.blogspot.com/2018/05/usa-final-space-season-one-wraps-up.html?m=1

CNN Reports that Senate Democrats force vote to reinstate net neutrality
Democratic senators called for reinstating net neutrality protections, and moved to force a vote on the proposal.
The issue is poised to pass the Senate, not the House, and be vetoed by President Donald Trump.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/09/politics/democrats-net-neutrality-vote/index.html

Marvel Is Dead, Long Live Marvel!
Disney has teased a new Marvel movie franchise following next year's Avengers 4.
Disney CEO Bob Iger discussed the future of the MCU during an earnings call, teasing there could be a brand new Marvel superhero team that's not the Avengers.
"I'm guessing we will try our hand at what I'll call a new franchise beyond Avengers, but that doesn't necessarily mean you won't see more Avengers down the road."
http://m.ign.com/articles/2018/05/09/disney-teases-new-franchise-beyond-avengers

Gizmodo reports that Han's Expanded Universe Story Is Now Star Wars Canon?
A new clip seems to confirm that part of his EU background has made it into Disney’s new canon.
The clip, shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, focuses on Beckett (Woody Harrelson) and Val as they plot to steal some shit during an Imperial assault on what looks to be Mimban (also from the Expanded Universe). 
https://io9.gizmodo.com/a-new-solo-clip-indicates-hans-expanded-universe-story-1825885614

WhistlePig just released another great rye?
FarmStock Rye Crop No. 002 is the second blend of their limited edition annual FarmStock estate release. 
They claim that the nose is "Orange zest, white chocolate, vanilla bean and fresh pear combine with a gentle Rye spice."
The Palate is said to have a "Delicate fruitiness gives way to a full-bodied burst of spice, rounded by notes of allspice and cinnamon and balanced with a pleasant dryness."
They end by saying that the finish is a White pepper and oak spice that leaves a light and surprisingly lengthy finish.
Would you like Nerds Drink Whiskey to review this whiskey soon?
For more info go to:
http://whistlepigwhiskey.com/whiskeys/farmstock-2/

Hollywood Reporter posted that Rick Moranis has Joined 'SCTV' Reunion Documentary for Netflix.
Moranis will join, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short and Dave Thomas in the comedy special to be directed by Martin Scorsese.
Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas played SCTV and Saturday Night Live's beer-loving McKenzie brothers during the 1980s. 
The live taping will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday in Toronto.
Netflix will premiere the title globally in all territories except Canada, where CTV will debut the special.
After that airing, the SCTV comedy special will exclusively stream in Canada on Netflix.
For more info go to:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rick-moranis-joins-sctv-reunion-documentary-netflix-1110613

Cosmopolitan reports that Game of Thrones Whiskey Is Coming!
Johnnie Walker is coming out with an official Game of Thrones whiskey.
Of course it will be called White Walker, but this won't be a white dog whiskey.
It will be a Scotch and it will be released in the fall.
We will review it as soon as we can get on hands on it!
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a20633387/game-of-thrones-whiskey/

Ars Technica reports that Net neutrality will die on June 11th.
This means that rules against blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization to be eliminated.
This is six months after the Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate the rules that prohibit Internet service providers from blocking and throttling lawful Internet traffic.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was quoted as saying "For months, many politicians and special interests have tried to mislead the American people about the Restoring Internet Freedom Order," Pai said. "Now everyone will be able to see the truth for themselves."
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/05/net-neutrality-to-die-on-june-11-as-ajit-pai-blasts-special-interests/

Reason Reports that A Self-Taught Chemist makes 20-Year-Old Whiskey in 6 Days.
Bryan Davis created a chemical reactor that compresses time, bringing an artistic sensibility back to aged spirits.
Davis created a reactor that mimics the natural aging process of booze left in a barrel. 
The result: bottles of spirits with the same chemical signature as those aged for the lifespan of a young adult. 
His products have won multiple awards, and the technology could transform the aged spirits market by bringing bottles that used to cost more than $1,000 within reach of the masses.
For the full story go to:
https://reason.com/reasontv/2018/05/09/bryan-davis-lost-spirits-distillery-booz

Polygon reports that Rick and Morty is getting 70 new episodes.
Co-creator Justin Roiland tweeted a drawing of the show’s titular characters, announcing that Adult Swim has ordered 70 new episodes. 
That works out to be seven more seasons, based on the show’s history of 10-episode seasons. 
70 episodes will bring Rick and Morty to more than 100 episodes, and that means the series can be syndicated. 
It’s a big move for Adult Swim, and one that other networks, like FX, have also done in the past. 
Roiland didn’t say anything about when the fourth season will premiere.
For more details go to:
https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/10/17340048/rick-and-morty-season-4-renewed-new-episodes

What we know about Bill And Ted Face The Music so far:
It's thankfully NOT a reboot!
The story is about them not writing the song that saves the world yet.
Bill's daughter Thea and Ted’s daughter Billie help them.
They now have a 24 hour deadline to write that song.
They try to steal the song from their future selves. 
They're middle aged, their wives (the princesses), are now working double shifts at Denny’s, and they're poor.
The humor is not cynical, snarky, or dark. So they still have a sense of innocence. 
The budget is not that big.
They still want to 'Party on dudes!'
They still want us to 'Be excellent to each other.'
http://collider.com/bill-and-ted-3/#ed-solomon

The Expanse is cancelled
Syfy network cancels critically-acclaimed sci-fi series The Expanse.
There will be no fourth season.
The last episode of season 3 is due to air in July.
Season 3 currently holds a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Producer Alcon plans to shop it around to other networks.
Are you a fan? What are your thoughts?
Source:
https://www.space.com/40566-the-expanse-cancelled-on-syfy.html

Google now says controversial AI voice calling system will identify itself to humans.
After Google showed off their new enhanced voice assistant, many called it creepy. 
Google now says that it will have “disclosure built-in.”
Are we the only ones that were just impressed? 
Did it creep you out?
For the full story: 
https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17342414/google-duplex-ai-assistant-voice-calling-identify-itself-update

Facebook Cryptocurrency Anyone?
Facebook is exploring the creation of its own cryptocurrency. 
Cryptocurrency is a virtual token that would allow its billions of users around the world to make electronic payments.
Facebook started studying blockchain almost a year ago.
Blockchain is the digital and decentralized ledger that underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Would you be interested in Facebook cryptocurrency?
https://cheddar.com/videos/facebook-plans-to-create-its-own-cryptocurrency

Recorded at:
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_______________________________

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Gabe Glandon:
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Jeff Morris:
Co-Host

Ed Halbert:
Co-Host

All Camera work:
Kara Hillius

Alan Smithee:
Director

Michael Arms:
Intro and outro music

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"Let me just say, if aliens wind up implanting eggs in my chest or something and I eat one of you, I'm sorry."
Spiderman - Avengers: Infinity War (2018)