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Christopher Nolan Says THE ODYSSEY Was the Marvel of Its Time
Tom Holland will have quite the epic summer this year. He’s returning as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and will also star in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. While it seems those two things have no connective tissue, Nolan rightfully pointed out that one would not exist without the other. During an interview with Stephen Colbert, the famed director talked about Holland’s talent and made connections between Homer’s epic, which is one of the earliest and enduring stories, and comic book heroes. Basically, Christopher Nolan said that Homer and epic stories like The Odyssey were the Marvel Cinematic Universe of its time.
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THE ODYSSEY Trailer is for the Mythology Kids“Even comic book culture, whether you’re talking about Marvel or D.C. or all the rest, a lot of it comes directly from the Homeric Epics,” Nolan said. “The thing about Homer is, nobody knows if that was a person. Homer, in a way, is the sort of George Lucas of his time.”
Stories about gods and incredible heroes who take on insurmountable odds have resonated with humanity since the beginning of time. It not only speaks to our collective imagination about what a world would be like with beasts and immortals as well as realms and lands that mirror our own to a certain degree but also to core aspects of humanity.
Marvel Studios/Universal PicturesWe love stories about what it means to find your purpose, to have family (whether blood or found), and to triumph in the face of uncertainty. That’s what The Odyssey is ultimately about and what we also see with our MCU heroes like Spider-Man who are trying to operate in their calling to protect “good” people from “evil” forces. After all, there are literally characters in the MCU named Thor and Loki after Greek mythology figures.
“The thing about Homer, it is the Marvel of its day,” Nolan expressed. “It’s very directly this desire for us to feel or believe gods could walk amongst us, and I think the modern comic book is kind of our expression of that.”
We are excited to see The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day come to theaters this July.
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The Internet Ships THE ODYSSEY’s Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson After Flagrant Use of ‘Daddy’
And who can blame them? Listen, the internet has shipped less for less. But the new trailer for Christoper Nolan’s The Odyssey has definitely set people on a course to ship Robert Pattinson’s Antinous with Tom Holland’s Telemachus. And, I mean, Pattinson’s unsavory suitor Antinous DID use the internet’s cardinal buzzword “daddy” when getting all up in Holland’s Telemachus’ space. Antinous is trying to be Telemachus’ step-father, in a fashion, so there’s that, but isn’t that really what the ancient Greeks would want from new myths born from their old ones? We think, yes. Enemies to lovers, here we come!
Careful research of our sacred texts, ArchiveofOurOwn.Org, reveals that there are already 52 works in Antinous son of Eupeithes/Telemachus (Ancient Greek Religion & Lore), but nearly 700 (?!) works in Antinous/Telemachus (EPIC: The Musical). So fans of mythology have walked these roads before. Although we will say, the trailer has been live for some hours at the time of this writing, and not yet a fic about Holland’s Telemachus and Pattinson’s Antinous in The Odyssey. We’re going to call that slacking!
Universal PicturesBut, we’re sure that will right itself VERY soon. Because, as we said, the tension between the pair can be cut with a knife—especially since Antinous is trying to marry Telemachus’ mother and steal all his land and fortune. And he’s being pretty rude about it, to boot. So safe to say Telemachus HATES Antinous. But, as far as shipping goes, the enemies part is always more of a suggestion for the lovers part to follow. And, obviously, you can’t reasonably ask the internet not to ship Holland’s Telemachus and Pattinson’s Antinous when the latter has shifted close to the other, tilted his head, and murmured, “You’re pining for a daddy you didn’t even know,” into his ear. Okay? Okay!
Now, we know “daddy” might be a little anachronistic, but come on, give it to the internet girlies. There might be no fanfics yet, but the internet is cooking about these two. Here are some first-hand accounts.
oh i can already see the telemachus/antinous enemies to lovers ao3 fanfics this movie will give birth to https://t.co/HiJsXUAESf
— gio (@janemargclis) May 5, 2026I'm sorry, but this gives me lovers' vibes. 😭 pic.twitter.com/jgJ25XT6pY
— Barbie🫧 (@Barbiehlld) May 5, 2026robert pattinson flirting with both tom holland and zendaya this man has range https://t.co/kZYbSyk845
— r. 🍦 (suicidal) (@irobatzy) May 5, 2026oh i can already see the telemachus/antinous enemies to lovers ao3 fanfics this movie will give birth to https://t.co/HiJsXUAESf
— gio (@janemargclis) May 5, 2026we were so scared of the telemachus x athena romance plot that we were blind to the possibility of antinous daddy kink https://t.co/3kFENNvpYj
— lake (@kettrikcen) May 5, 2026ngl wasn't expecting antinous x telemachus yaoibait yet here we are…. https://t.co/ppbASMUSGJ
— しおかぜ🪷 (@jinriora) May 5, 2026Okay, friends, see you soon on AO3 (make sure to also revisit the source material, if you’d like)! The Odyssey (and whatever tension will live between Holland’s Telemachus and Pattinson’s Antinous) releases in theaters on July 17, 2026.
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IT: WELCOME TO DERRY’s 4K Release Is Something Special and Rare
A smile is something special, and IT: Welcome to Derry is something rare. The TV series managed to take a well-known horror antagonist like Pennywise and bring something completely fresh and, dare I say, fun to his lore. The show didn’t fear killing off a lot of people and bringing the level of blood and brutality that fans craved. Now, with another season on the horizon, IT: Welcome to Derry’s first season is now available for you to own and love in 4K UHD, and there are limited-edition Steelbook, Blu-ray, & DVD versions. And, of course, you can secure it solely on digital, if that’s your jam. Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment
We were able to nab an early copy of IT: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season 4K Ultra Blu-ray to check out some of its bonus features. Before we get into that, let’s break down what you will get if you purchase this series in these formats.
IT: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season
Includes all 8 episodes from Season 1, plus exclusive bonus content:
- Inside Derry – (3) extended behind-the-episode featurettes
- Fear the Other – Bonus featurette that explores the societal dynamics of 1962 Derry, Jim Crow, the Red Scare, and the government trespassing on indigenous lands that wreak terror in this tiny New England town.
Those who grab the limited-edition IT: Welcome to Derry Steelbook will get a case with some dope artwork and 6 collectible Derry-themed postcards. We received the 4K UHD Blu-ray, which came with three discs. The first one includes the show’s first three episodes as well as an “Inside Derry” featurette that takes you deep into this not-so-idyllic 1962 Main town.
Warner Bros. Discovery Home EntertainmentFor those who love understanding the foundations and inner workings of a series, the featurettes in IT: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season will certainly satisfy you. Disc 2 covers episode 4-6 and also dives into that infamous address of 29 Neibolt Street, which is obviously where the show hit a major turning point in episode five.
And the last disc is all about the final two episodes and a featurette for the show’s finale. Additionally, we get a look at the social structures of Derry, real-world influences like the Red Scare, and how that all plays into Welcome to Derry’s narrative. It’s a real treat for a history buff as well as horror fans. Here are some more images from the Steelbook and DVD offerings:
Click To View Gallery Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Warner Bros.In a world where streaming services often remove content or things seem to get somehow lost to time, owning physical media is a true gift. Not only are the episodes yours to keep forever, you can also gain a deeper appreciation for the elements of a series, like turning the hauntingly handsome Bill Skarsgård into Pennywise.
IT: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season is available to order right now, so grab your copy today.
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Duffer Brothers’ THE BOROUGHS Trailer: Strange Things Vs. Spunky Retirees
How do you want to spend your golden years? That’s a question that a lot of Gen Xers and Millennials are thinking about now that most of us are 35+ and really looking forward to a day where we can do what we want all the time. Maybe your idea of a great retirement is living near the beach and seeing the ocean everyday or moving into a nice retirement community where you’re surrounded by activities and your peers. Well, leave it to the Duffer Brothers to take something seemingly serene like a community for seasoned citizens and turn it into a nightmare in the trailer for The Boroughs.
Sam Cooper (Alfred Molina) arrives in the desert of New Mexico to his new home The Boroughs, an idyllic retirement community full of colorful personalities, cocktails, and cul-de-sacs. Things soon become a nightmare when he starts seeing strange things, wondering if he’s losing his grip on reality or not.
NetflixSomething monstrous is lurking in the shadows and Sam gets together an eclectic group of residents to find out the truth behind this force. If they don’t figure it out in time, their time will surely run out on Earth. It’s like Stranger Things but if they were all in their 70s.
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THE ODYSSEY Trailer is for the Mythology Kids
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will make history when it journeys into theaters this summer. It’s the first movie ever shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Even if it hadn’t been, though, it’s the Oscar-winning director’s follow-up to Oppenheimer. The Odyssey also features an absolutely loaded cast overflowing with some of Hollywood’s best stars. This is a “Big Deal” movie. But The Odyssey‘s latest trailer makes clear that while this might be an event film for everyone, it is very much for literature and mythology nerds ever, too. This latest look at The Odyssey features memorable villains, monsters, and beloved figures (both human and dog alike) from Homer’s epic.
If you’re also a total geek about Ancient Greece, epic poems, and mythology, this The Odyssey trailer is very much for you. It teases Polyphemus, Argus, Eumaeus, Tiresias, Charybdis (which means you know who is also nearby!), Penelope’s loom, Odysseus’ bow, and many other memorable characters and moments from The Odyssey.
Click To View Gallery Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Universal PicturesBut while those will excite literary lovers, this The Odyssey trailer mainly focuses on the heart of the story, a father (Matt Damon) trying to get home to his wife (Anne Hathaway) and son (Tom Holland), who refuse to give up on him. And they refuse to give up despite the many Suitors trying to eat them out of hearth and home. They’re led by Robert Pattinson’s Antinous, who is absolutely (fittingly) eating in this trailer. He’s not willing to wait for Penelope to choose him. He wants to control his own destiny and become the new King of Ithaca.
I’m sure things will work out for him!
Universal PicturesThe movie also stars Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Will Yun Lee, and Mia Goth. It won’t be 20 years before you get to see it, though. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sails into theaters (where it will make nerds very happy) on July 17, 2026.
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GOOD OMENS 3 First-Look Clip: Aziraphale Gets to Work on the ‘Second Coming’ (Exclusive)
At the end of Good Omens’ second season, Heaven turned to Aziraphale. It needed an angel who knows how things work on Earth. Crowley—along with most fans—didn’t want him to take the job. It was simply an offer the pleasant celestial being couldn’t turn down after millennia of following orders. But he also took it before he knew exactly what the position entailed. Aziraphale will oversee “the next step in the Great Plan,” which Heaven calls “the Second Coming.” If there was any doubt what that meant, the show’s trailers confirmed it: Jesus Christ will return to Earth. How will Aziraphale make that momentous event happen? Nerdist has an exclusive first-look clip from Good Omens 3 that gives us insight into that heavenly question. You can watch it below.
Good Omens 3 producer Sarah-Kate Fenelon teases the following about our new, exclusive clip, ”Upstairs has begun Operation Second Coming.” And you know what, an operation like that isn’t simple. It will involve over-complicated plans, aggrieved angels who don’t like their boss, and putting someone/something important in a new body. To paraphrase the Bard that Aziraphale himself supported, there are more things in heaven and earth than we can dream of….when trying to figure out what in the world/Heaven Aziraphale is planning. But this new Good Omens 3 scene, which shows that the Second Coming is kicking off, is certain to prove an important clip. This is why Heaven promoted Aziraphale. They need someone who knows how difficult life on Earth can be. Jesus only had 33 years of experience two thousand years ago. Aziraphale was there for all of it. Literally.
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Prime VideoWe’ll find out with them when we say goodbye to the show later this month. Regardless of the outcome, though, we’re happy to get a sneak peek at Good Omens 3 with this new clip. We sure have missed this motley crew. Good Omens 3—starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant—will release on Prime Video on May 13, 2026. You can watch seasons one and two today.
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