Nick's Nerd News - Episodes Tagged with “Pixar”

Episode 409: What have we here? Matching uniforms?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0700

The Oscars were this weekend, and surprise surprise, PTA won big, while Chalamet went home with nothing. We also got two big trailers this week, Dune Pt. 3 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Pokémon Go was used to farm us for AR images and map data, and Nvidia says we're wrong about DLSS5. Plus we have the Scooby gang all casted for Netflix's upcoming adaptation.

Episode 394: Happy Little Trees

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:30:00 -0800

Happy Thanksgiving week! Just a few major stories to break down this week. FarCry is headed to television on FX with Rob Mac staring, which is the right type of chaos that show needs. Wicked went off to see the wizard with a big box office take, and it might not be, for good. Plus Rush Hour 4 is happening, and the reason why is pretty unusual. That and more on this weeks episode.

Episode 392: I ain't got time to bleed

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:45:00 -0800

Get to the choppa, cause its time for a review of the newest Predator movie, Predator Badlands. It does not disappoint. Plus Valve doubles down on hardware, while the Super Mario Galaxy movie shows off its stars. Also, Sony has buyers remorse about Bungie, and somehow Amazon has forgotten that James Bond has had a history of reboots. and someone call MU/TH/UR because Alien Earth is coming back!

Episode 382: He makes websites...

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Two wildly different movie reviews this week with Caught Stealing, and The Thursday Murder Club and boy are they wildly different movies as well. Plus, James Gunn announces a Superman sequel, Amazon gives us our new Laura Croft, and Call of Duty is headed to the big screen. Also, Prefect Dark wasn't as dead as we thought, well, it is now, Konami made an interesting choice for Metal Gears return. That and more.

Episode 372: TP for Your Earhole

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:45:00 -0700

TP FOR YOUR BUNGHOLE! Beavis and Butthead are back again, but this time in Call of Duty! Sonic is opening the doors to guest racers, while Mario is saying arrivederci to anyone that's not from the mushroom kingdom. The Street Fighter movie starts casting, and Chicken Run is heading to consoles. Plus Elio bombs, and the Social Network is getting a sequel, so much for wanting more original ideas. The Buffy reboot moves closer to reality, and Raymond is staying in the past. Plus a review of Ironheart.

Episode 370: Anti-E3

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:45:00 -0700

Its that magical time of year, when all the games are announced, and the big 3 come together! I'm talking about, wait, no, E3 is gone, but its spirit lives on, in this disjointed days of virtual press conferences. Xbox had their Games Showcase and didn't show any of the tentpoles, Summer Games Fest knocked it out of the park with Resident Evil 9, and IGN Live tried to fill in some gaps. Plus, The Phoenician Scheme, Predator Killer of Killers, and Ballerina from the World of John Wick all get reviewed.

Episode 368: The Host Returns

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Nick is back from Vacation and we got fully stuffed episode for you! Avengers delays, Harry Potter Casting, gaming records and more. Plus Pokémon gets a release date, Xbox brings the classics and Batman and Deadpool are teaming up. And I finally weigh in on the Battlefront shenanigans, that and more in this weeks episode!

Episode 359: Go Go Disney Rangers!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0700

Disney is making a crack at the Power Rangers, will they succeed where others failed? GameInformer rises from the ashes, and Nintendo is hitting the pitchers mound. Meanwhile, the future of James Bond gets a little clearer as its new producers are named, Assassin's Creed Shadows is out and in the wild, and Minecraft hopes to dominate at the box office.

Episode 358: Service Guarantees Citizenship

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0700

Would you like to know more? A new Starship troopers movie is coming, but it wont be a satire. Star Wars Hunters is ending its hunt, but in its place we may get a Star Wars Tactics game. Pokémon is ditching MEGA Blocks and announces a new partnership with LEGO, Happy Gilmore gets some help and we learned more about the unproduced Star Wars Underworld show. Plus a review of Novocaine, a movie set in San Diego but not filmed in San Diego.

Episode 343: You may now retrieve the Index.

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:15:00 -0800

It looks like Moana 2 went farther than anyone expected, as the Thanksgiving weekend box office was dominated by her and Maui. Plus Ubisoft kills a game, Warner Bros may have found their new Snape, and don't expect an Elden Ring sequel anytime soon. Plus a review of Skeleton Crew and Alien Romulus. Greetings. I am the Monitor of Installation 04. I am 343 Guilty Spark.

Episode 332: Lawyers for Nintendon't

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0700

I am Not currently being sued by Nintendo, which seems to be a shrinking club everyday. LOL, I kid, but Nintendo isnt, as they win a lawsuit and begin a new one. Tony Hawk is teasing a 25th Anniversary announcement, Sony is all up in the news for good and bad reasons, and Vince Zampella has some wild takes. Borderlands ends its sad run, Donald Glover wants to bring fun back to star wars, and Gary Oldman is open to going back to the Wizard World. That plus more.

Episode 327: Darkness falls on the (Para)mount...

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:45:00 -0700

We are back, and this time...on time. Tango Gameworks has been saved, and so has Hi-Fi Rush! as the PUBG owners swoop in to save it, Borderlands fails to find loot at the box office, and Strauss Zelnick has a lot to say about the game industry. Meanwhile, Kit Harrington opens up about GoT and Marvel. Disney brings the smoke at D23, and Paramount is diving off its peak. That and More, come take a listen.

Episode 326: Winter is coming...again

Nick DeFalco — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0700

Did y'all know that winter is coming? Its not just the Starks that say it, now the Targaryen's say it too, and in high Valyrian. Anyway, we must now wait another two years for more House of the Dragon, but we are getting more Westeros next year! GameStop announces the end of GameInformer....is nothing sacred anymore? Meanwhile WB Gaming is imploding, Bungie done messed up, and Intel is whoa. Plus More Deadpool & Wolverine news, Inside Out 2 passes another milestone, and John Wick's world is about to expand.

Episode 324: The Great Journey is at an End

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:15:00 -0700

We can finally have peace, as the Halo show has been put out of its misery. Fighting games seem to be getting a lot of new content this year, EA Sports hits the jackpot on College Football 25, and Unions make waves. Plus 24 may be coming back to a screen near you, James Gunn clarifies the DCU a little more, and the world preps for Deadpool & Wolverine. Meanwhile Pixar takes over the world inside our heads, Glen Powell seems poised to take over the actual world, and Twisters takes you on a thrilling ride.

Episode 322: Angōs, Meleys.

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:30:00 -0700

Well, GamePass is getting a price hike, but are you surprised? Inside Out 2 keeps raking it in, movies are so back! Kevin Feige had to explain a certain act to MCU execs for a Deadpool joke. Meanwhile, the Horizon Zero Dawn show is dead at Netflix. Also Gladiator II and Agatha All Along get trailers that do not dispel any confusion, Palworld wants to expand beyond gaming, and Nintendo goes off brand. Plus, Shrek 5 is official now, Temuera wants to steal an episode of the Mandalorian and Norman Reedus plans for more Darryl Dixon. Then, a Beverly Hills Cop review to wrap it all up. RIP Rhaenys.

Episode 321: The Patron Saint of Gaming

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Well, I did not expect news of a saint who games, but here we are, a kid who loved Halo and Pokémon is going to be a saint. Plus SEGA pulled back the soft top on its Crazy Taxi reboot, Elden Ring continues to rake in the cash, and Capcom sets its sites on the future. CDProjekt Red wants to push the envelope in its next Cyberpunk game, Nintendo continues to go after its fans. Also Netflix cancels a new show, and announces the the cast of its current and upcoming shows. Warner sets dates for the next Dune and Godzilla picture, Inside Out 2 hits a billion, and will Barbenheimer get a sequel? PLus reviews of The Bear and That 90s show.

Episode 320: Thick Gatorade?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -0700

Just sit there and stew a while with that title. Once you get that out of the way, we got a bit to talk about. The Acolyte just dropped a action packed, death filled episode, and hinted at ties to the sequel trilogy. Eddie Murphy dropping extremely unexpected Shrek news, and HBO gets what MAX didnt! Plus, Sony seems to be abandoning the PSVR 2 already, XBOX wants to make a big splash at Gamescom, and Capcom is bringing Frank West back, again. A ton more so stick around and take a listen.

Episode 319: We have a (2)-319!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -0700

Nintendo continues to beat its on drum, as we saw on full display at the newest Direct, and did we get our first footage of a game running on the next switch? Elden Ring hits a major milestone before its DLC release, and Todd Howard gets candid. They Boys and House of the Dragon return and hit the ground running. And the Acolyte has broken the fandom, in a way I never expected. But what about the droid attack on the wookies?

Episode 317: No longer in 8k

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:45:00 -0700

Well the summer game showcase season has begun, and the Sony State of Play kicked it all off! More Video game adaptations are also hitting our screens this year, as the industry continues to flip flop between healthy and layoffs. Hollywood seems to finally be bouncing back from the pandemic and the dual strikes as new projects are aplenty. Plus The Acolyte seems to be a shining star in the Star Wars Galaxy!

Episode 315: Streaming Wars: The Wrath of Cable

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 23 May 2024 00:30:00 -0700

Here we are yet again, streaming bundles are just cable, and its obvious that big tech just makes things more complicated then they ever needed to be. Also, gaming rumors run rampant this week, and they touch all facets of the industry. Meanwhile, consolidation hits a arm of the gaming biz no one expected, IGN gobbles up Eurogame, gamesindustry.biz and more, plus EA SPORTS College Football is here and has a release date. Plus the MCU is plotting its return, Star Trek is confused and the Monsterverse looses its captain.

Episode 309: Total Eclipse of the Pod

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -0700

Don't worry, no need to wear protective eyewear to listen to this weeks episode. This week, EA makes a few announcements, some of them late, some of them unexpected, and some of them booed. Ubisoft finally gives us a release date for Star Wars Outlaws, and gives the Prince of Persia a roguelike makeover. Meanwhile, Disney makes big announcements for 2026, Joker gets a trailer, and AMC says "hindsight is 20/20". That and more.

Episode 305: My Eyes See Barbenheimer

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0700

And the Award goes too...boy was that a fun Oscars telecast, I enjoyed it. Full of nonsurprises. Also the world mourns the loss of a great man, we lost the Great Akira Toriyama last week, he provided to much to so many people, he will never be forgotten. And In the best news, Patty Jenkins is still making her Rogue Squadron movie for Lucasfilm! Plus we learned about a cancelled Spider-Man multiplayer game, Mario has his MAR10 day, and Shrek 2 is coming back to theaters. Come take a listen!

Episode 300: For Tonight We Dine In Hell!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:30:00 -0800

We made it! 300 episodes! Look at us, who woulda thunk? But hey we still got news to talk about. Top stories include Disney's investment into Epic Games and a new Fortnite partnership. Microsoft and Xbox are facing a massive wave of distrust, doubt, and sadness after rumors spark a wildstorm, and Gina Carano is suing Disney over "free speech". Plus we have Final Fantasy news, EVO news, and Hollywood just sending a flood of news down the pike. Including a river of Disney news.

Episode 297: 30 Rock Live

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -0800

Will Tina Fey take over Saturday Night Live? I think Lorne Michaels hopes she does. Plus the Halo Battle Royale was almost real, despite 343 always saying they wouldn't make one. Plus the Emmys happened, and The Bear, Beef, and Succession all walked away as winners. That and more on this weeks Nick's Nerd News.

Episode 291: Return of the VICE

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:30:00 -0800

We waited and we received, the trailer for GTA VI is here and it is glorious! Rockstar did not disappoint. We also have news about the turmoil at Bungie, Fornite has piqued my interest for the first time, and Phil Spencer gets candid on several topics. Plus Tom Holland on his Spider-Man future, Pixar is releasing several films in theaters for the first time next year, Ryan Reynolds opens up about Deadpool leaks, and Barbie is hitting Max. Plus We have a trailer bonanza, Godzilla, Halo, The Boys, Furiosa, and more. Come take a listen.

Episode 288: Snubfield Legacy

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -0800

The Game awards nominees have been announced, and boy are there some major snubs. Nintendo had its indieworld showcase, Rocksteady shows off more of Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, Valve announces the Steam Deck OLED. Meanwhile as Hollywood gets back to work, Marvel Studios delays, WB cancels, and Netflix keeps chugging along. Plus a review of The Marvels, and my top 10 Disney Channel Original Movies.

Episode 286: Spared Every Expense

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:15:00 -0700

Happy Halloween everyone! Sony shakeups Bungie, Xbox shakes up its leadership, and Cliff Bleszinski wants to shake up Gears again. Ubisoft is prepping to dump old online services, Stardew Valley creator wants Studio Ghibli version of Stardew Valley, and Five Nights at Freddy's wins the weekend box office. Over in Hollywood, Marvel studios finds its new creative team for Daredevil Born Again, WB parks "Fantastic Beasts", while Disney shifts some dates. The Actors are still negotiating, Plus a top 10 of 90s Sci-Fi movies.

Episode 274: Pokémon Presents: Tekken 8

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:30:00 -0700

We had some big gaming news over the last week between EVO 2023 and Pokémon Presents, thus giving us something to feast on before Gamescon. Meanwhile there has been a lot of movement out of Hollywood, not necessarily on the strike front, but news nonetheless. Barbie made a billion in under 20 days, Disney+ is following in Netflix's footsteps, and while Max is pulling a pandemic Netflix. Lin Manuel Miranda wants to adapt a classic for the stage, and Pixar isn't worried about the future. We cap off the show with the best movies from the 1970s.

Episode 265: Across the Pod-Verse

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:30:00 -0700

This week we have a review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse, which you wont want to miss. We also have all the news out of both Meta and Apples new conferences, where a lot of new head based hardware was announced. We learned some major shakeups are coming at GameStop, and the WGA strike continues. No movement on the ABK Xbox merger, and The Rock is getting another standalone movie in the Fast Saga.

Episode 259: An F-Bomb drops on the MCU

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0700

Yes you read that correctly, the MCU is getting its first F-Bomb and its not coming from the merc with a mouth. The CMA blocks the Microsoft ABK deal in a shocking twist, that will surely end the way we all expect it to. SEGA unionizes, Netflix brings back a classic, and Pircard gives the D its hero moment. Cinemacon is underway and the studios brought out all the big guns. Come take a listen.

Episode 227: State of Forward Direct 23

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 01:15:00 -0700

Are you a fan of Disney and Video games? Well this was the week for you. We had D23, a Nintendo Direct, a Sony State of Play and a Ubisoft Forward. So buckle in and lets get going. Also Make sure to join our brand new Discord Server!

Episode 221: WB's Killing Joke

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 23:45:00 -0700

Well I'm thoroughly convinced Warner Bro's has no idea how to run film franchises anymore. As Batgirl has been shelved, potentially forever, and I mean forever. PlayStation kills a feature no one ever used, Streaming heats up this August, and the Arrowverse may have a end date.

Episode 219: Its a PS world, we're just livin in it

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:00:00 -0700

If the title isn't clear, this is a PlayStation news heavy week. Not all news, but a good chunk. EA is making waves with a new Skate Announcement. LEGO has a few big announcements up its sleeve, that's what she said! Amazon and HBO Max aren't pulling any punches with new trailer drops. Netflix is double down on its password enforcement. And was the movement to restore the Snyderverse all a ruse? That and more in this weeks episode.

Episode 215: Not to infinity or beyond

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -0700

This week continues the not E3 news, like and overview of Overwatch 2, and news about the Final Fantasy VII Remake part 2. Activision investigates itself, and also cancels a guaranteed blockbuster. Is a Jon Snow spinoff really necessary at HBO? Because HBO thinks so. Obi-Wan Kenobi ends in a perfect way. Meanwhile Sony is continuing to push its Non Spidey, Spidey Films, Top Gun Maverick is TC's best preforming movie, and Buzz lightyear fails to draw a crowd.

Episode 207: NNN: A Walking Dead Spinoff

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:45:00 -0700

This podcast is now a walking dead spinoff show. I kid, CoD news is starting to ramp up, as we get closer to its annual release, Borderlands 3 gets crossplay 2.5 years later, Halo struggles a bit, and Bethesda is headed to Steam. Meanwhile, Netflix is spending money in the weirdest ways, The Simpsons is introducing a new character, and Norman Reedus loses his co-star. Also we breakdown all the news and play telephone in regards to everything shown at Cinemacon!

Episode 196: Good News Everyone!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:15:00 -0800

If that headline doesn't give it away, then you are listening to the wrong podcast, hehe. GTA6 is finally announced, but don't expect to hear about it again for quite some time. The Nintendo Switch is getting hit with a lot of yesterdays games, and you know what, that's ok, cause its getting some new ones too. Meanwhile, expect the super bowl to have a ton of teases for future entertainment, including Amazon's Lord of the Rings, and Disney+ says screw it and finally announces the release date of Kenobi. Also Lord & Miller gush about MIB 23 the movie that never was, the Oscars half snub DUNE, and Tom Holland is just trying to play every PlayStation Mascot at this point.

Episode 192: A Zynga party

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0800

Well no one saw that coming, Take Two is buying Zynga. E3 may be cancelled, Dying Light 2 demands a month of your time and From Software may be reviving an old IP. They boys is coming back and we have a return date, Scott Pilgrim may return in animated form, and The Suicide Squad may soon invade your TV. Meanwhile Ben Affleck talks about his Batman future, Pixar sticks to Disney+ and The Batman is not what you think it was.

Episode 184: A Legend turns 20

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:15:00 -0800

As we celebrate #HALO20 and #XBOX20 lets not forget our future. We also have more depression ActivisionBlizzard news, The Game Awards announces its nominees. Disney+ celebrates it's Disneyplusaversary, and Marvel Nukes the internet with the new Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer. Also Nick finally watched Eternals, and has some thoughts.

Episode 181: The Spicecast by Paul

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:30:00 -0700

Well we've all been waiting for it, Dune is here, and its spectacular. Also Ubisoft is using guerrilla marketing to keep Far Cry relevant. WB is making a smash clone, Halo shows off its stuff, and a new Marvel book exposes the MCU's dirty little secrets.

Episode 166: Glorious Purpose

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:15:00 -0700

We are back with another rendition of the pod. This week: Black Widow Review, Netflix is looking to up their game output, and the Bad Batch hits a sour note. That and more, come take a listen.

Episode 147: NNN XL in 4K

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:45:00 -0800

Switch XL rumors are swirling once again. PlayStation state of play dropped a Yuffie sized bomb. Pokemon is finally changing it up after 25 years. And some developers just dont want you to buy their game. Netflix is getting more anime, The Simpsons isnt going anywhere anytime soon, and the Arrowverse is back. Meanwhile WandaVision is going places. George RR Martin is getting two different adaptations. Superman isnt gonna be the same anymore, and we are getting a a sequel to a great MCU movie.

Episode 138: Nick's Nerd New Year Ver. 3.0

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0800

Well! 2020 is finally over! In our annual year in review episode we talk about my personal favorite Top 8 movies, To 10 TV Shows, and Top 10 Video Games! Also we review Wonder Woman 1984 and Pixar's Soul!

Episode 136: Cybertrunk 2020

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0800

Well 2020 is the dumpster that keeps on giving. Are you enjoying Cyberpunk? Halo Infinite gets a new timeline. The Game Awards never disappoint. Disney decides to stick up its middle finger to the rest of the world. Meanwhile HBO Max may face some trouble brewing from within.

Episode 127: Kings, Captains and Lanterns

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:15:00 -0700

We finally know what the inside of the PS5, and damn boy, that's a thicc boy. Star Wars squadrons will unfortunately not have a post launch roadmap, meanwhile MK11 keeps steamrolling through post launch expectations. HBOMax beefs up its DC offerings. Star Trek sets phasers to stun as it wows with its recent offerings. Meanwhile the movie industry continues to be hard hit.

Episode 117: A timeloop? No im from the future...

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:00:00 -0700

Well all that really matters is the review of the second season of The Umbrella Academy. Also i guess the emmy nominations are out. a lot more Halo news, the nintendo gigaleak. Some movie news, and Loot wear.

Episode 98: Flatten the Curve

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:15:00 -0700

Well things aren't getting better just yet, but they aren't exactly the end of the world. We finally got the official specs for Xbox Series X and PS5. We know how Ashoka is doing in the Clone Wars, and also what her future holds. Some movies are getting delayed, but you'll also get to watch some movies at home at lot sooner then expected. Also a lootcrate has arrived.

Episode 85: The Rise of NNN

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 17:30:00 -0800

This week all that really matters is that Nick talks about The Rise of Skywalker. Otherwise i guess there is also Star Trek, Dino Crisis, Rick and Morty, Bill and Ted 3, and the best news, JACKASS is coming back baby!

Episode 76: Extra Super Duper Episode Part 2 - Lets all go to the movies

Nick DeFalco — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 17:30:00 -0700

This is part two of a two part episode covering two weeks worth of action packed Nerd news. This episode focuses mainly on the movie news of the past two weeks, with some TV and tech news to book end the episode. a