Greetings Nerds and welcome to another weekly round-up of the news that made headlines this week in the nerdom! Let’s go!
10. SDCC 2018
Returning Registration 2018 is now over and Jen & Rach will be making their annual pilgrimage to San Diego next year! To the Nerds that weren’t as lucky, there is still another chance to pick up those coveted passes during Open Registration (Date TBA).
Now that #SDCC Returning Registration is over, we know you have questions. We have some answers: https://t.co/kPi10jOvgq pic.twitter.com/FKpAueZk0E
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) October 30, 2017
Well, Evil Blue Spinny Circle of Death, until next year…
9. The Flash
Take a look at Katee Sackhoff as villainess, Amunet Black.
First Look At Katee Sackhoff As Amunet Black On #TheFlash In "Girl's Night Out" Photos https://t.co/4VXtq6lsLV pic.twitter.com/maly591DKy
— Comicbook.com (@ComicBook) October 28, 2017
8. Jason Mamoa
This is just a glimpse into an alternate universe where Aquaman is the Dark Knight.
Jason Momoa read for #Batman when he auditioned to play #JusticeLeague's #Aquaman:https://t.co/DrpCMvIMiq pic.twitter.com/1oqclV92ck
— Comicbook.com (@ComicBook) October 29, 2017
7. Justice League
Check out this new IMAX poster!
Regal Cinemas Releases Exclusive ‘Justice League’ IMAX Art https://t.co/bjEsVOoGqc pic.twitter.com/cNaAstQIk1
— Heroic Hollywood (@heroichollywood) October 28, 2017
6. Moulin Rouge!
The musical adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann film is well on its way with Tveit and Olivo as Christian and Satine. Before hitting the Big White Way, the show will debut in Boston next year.
JUST IN: @AaronTveit and @Karenolivo are leading the Moulin Rouge musical lab! https://t.co/MRZKXxLRik pic.twitter.com/6JpxRheNak
— Playbill (@playbill) October 31, 2017
5. Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con
Last weekend was StanCon! One of the many highlights, Stan Lee himself introducing Dwayne Johnson.
Stan Lee welcomes @TheRock to #LACOMICCON. See more at #JUMANJI's Instagram Story! pic.twitter.com/hp7KpIFscr
— Jumanji (@jumanjimovie) October 29, 2017
4. Stargate: Origins
Another reveal at LACC was a first look at Stargate: Origins.
3. The Last Jedi
So many speculations are floating around online. Spoilers ahead. Watch at your own discretion.
2. Shazam
Nerd 001 has been cast as DC’s newest hero and we couldn’t be happier!
Exclusive: DC's 'Shazam!' to star @ZacharyLevi https://t.co/6iPnX3P83d @DCComics pic.twitter.com/w6HRDb6SjO
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 27, 2017
And joining Zac as one of Billy Batson’s friends is Grace Fulton.
"Annabelle: Creation" star Grace Fulton joins DC's #Shazam! (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/6AYWePrmQ8 pic.twitter.com/oLgxv09qdb
— Variety (@Variety) November 2, 2017
1. The Lion King
King Glover and Queen Bey, this cast is everything we wanted and more.
#TheLionKing. 2019. ?? pic.twitter.com/rSDPkE6nWk
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) November 1, 2017
Whew, what a week. What were your nerdy news highlights from this week? Let us know in the comments below or on any of our social media platforms. And although Halloween may be over, you can keep the spootacular spirit alive with OUR AWESOME GIVEAWAY!
Stay curious, Nerds!
Rach
