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[Karnak @flawinall]

I don't think any studio would let a successful Phase 1 be followed up by a Phase 2 with absolutely NO SEQUELS of your two most recognizable franchises but I think the most agreeable point is we need more young creators to take the helm and start telling these stories or they'll continue to flop.

[Fake Wizard @RealLifeFakeWiz]

A Fake Wizard Roadmap for the next DCU:

1. Superman: Man of Steel
> Smallville story of Clark becoming Supes, like Raimi handled Peter Parker becoming Spider-Man. Establish a no-kill rule. Truth Justice and the American way. Let us see Clark learn how to be both Clark and Superman (ie: Christopher Reeve's character switching).
> Luthor is setup, but not the main villain.

2. Batman: Caped Crusader
> Batman is established by ~3-4 years, takes on Dick Grayson as Robin. Focuses on Robin's anger and grief, battling rage. This allows us to learn about Batman's incorruptability by teaching Robin, not us reliving Martha and Thomas getting shot again. Also strongly sets up Robin for later...
> Scarecrow villain

3. World's Finest: Batman and Superman
> Team-Up event movie that's never been done before. Bring in supporting cast from both movies.

End Phase 1.
- Why such a short phase?
> Because you'll have accomplished something fresh, never done before (properly), and you can guage audience reception early to pivot if needed. (spoilers, you won't need to pivot if you did this right)

- No HBO Max?
> No, this is an immesely fragile franchise. NO RISKS. Tentpole movies only. No fracturing of focus.

Phase 2:
1. Wonder Woman
> Same vibe as the classic Wonder Woman show, but current day. No sword and shield (!) Uses the lasso of truth, braclets, and flings her tiara to ritcochet taking out bad guys like Cap America's shield at least 1 time.
> Cheetah villain.

2. Green Lantern
> Hal Jordan origin done right.
> Sinestro villain.

3. Green Arrow
> Can bring in 1-2 other key lesser heroes too.
> Gritty
> HBO Max show, serious but not R-Rated.

4. TEEN TITANS
> This is why it was important to get audiences invested in Dick Grayson early. This also serves as a prologue to
> Deathstroke villain.

5. Justice League: Legion of Doom.
> This was the whole build up. Get HERE. We've not seen a super-team vs an evil super-team on the big screen. It's always Team vs 1 bad guy.
> Martian Manhunter joins the team early here, not introduced till this movie.

End Phase 2.
- No Flash?
> No. I believe the Flash is damaged goods; a debate for another time.

- No Aquaman?
> No. Still too soon from Jason Momoa's. That changed the character too much.

Phase 3:
> I don't care. At that point, you've built to the big, grounded event. You could do more Batman, Superman, and Teen Titans, but the longer this goes on, the more cosmic and multiversal it becomes, and I don't care anymore for that; audiences don't either.
> Give us a big build up to ultimate team vs ultimate team and you'll make Odyssey money with ease along the way.

Notes:
> New blood. New writers. New directors. New actors.
> Audiences are sick of has-beens. James Gunn is 60 years old. Snyder is 60 years old. Joss Whedon is 62 years old. These guys in their 60s should go do things that are in their style and tell more of their types of stories. The franchises must be passed down to the next generation with guidance of course correcting or it will all die out with the Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y with them.

[Karnak @flawinall]

Nice. Rewatched the original a few months ago and while I there's some rough edges the movie is pretty fucking fun. And with the exception of Shia incredibly cast.

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

Francis Lawrence says he is “more hopeful” that ‘CONSTANTINE 2’ will happen now that James Gunn & Peter Safran have left DC Studios.

“Not that I want anybody to lose their jobs… We have a script, we’ve been wanting to make it, and the people that were at DC were an impediment to us making it.

So, we are now more hopeful as of yesterday’s news that maybe now there will be another opportunity.”

(Source: https://t.co/cbL5FfpaCB)

[Karnak @flawinall]

Never finished it so I have no opinion on the ending but I've tried to watch it three times and while the Sports Festival Arc was enjoyable it just started to feel very repetitive. Not the worst thing ever but a overhyped series in my opinion.

[flowerboi16 @flowerfunstudi2]

It’s so funny how some people act like MHA (especially its ending) is the worst thing ever but they rarely actually have good reasons for arguing so LMAO

[Karnak @flawinall]

Granted this would have been way easier when Wendy's lunches averaged $5 but that's essentially the point Dave is trying to make: even if you were to hustle today and make all the sacrifices necessary you would still not be where someone who did the same ten years ago is today.

[Karnak @flawinall]

I think Dave is being a bit over the top here. That said if I could even talk to my former self at twenty (back in the aughts) I would recommend they live as meagerly as they could and just invest everything they can save in assets.

[jack neel @jackneel]

Dave Smith Explains Why It Feels Impossible for Young Men to Succeed in 2026

“You've got to kind of make $1 million a year to live kind of a middle-class lifestyle.”

(Via Jack Neel)

[Karnak @flawinall]

Sure. Try to get laid. Have a hobby but try to find as many ways to not make every experience cost money (this is where athletics are a huge boon). But spend most of your time trying to build and save so when you're close to thirty you can find a partner who gets it.

[Karnak @flawinall]

Nice buildings... Not homes...

[Dave Rubin @RubinReport]

And for the record, I pay my team extremely well and cover 100% insurance.

[Karnak @flawinall]

And yeah I get hardcore Trekkies love lower decks and all but you got Secret Lair for that. Regardless probably wasn’t in their full control anyway. Surely Paramount wanted their creations featured too.

[Karnak @flawinall]

You know i might be in the minority but I probably would have been more excited to purchase a whole box if it had just been TNG era cards. A big ask I’m sure when taking a risk but that’s the Star Trek I remember and fell in love with.

[𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐎 @RapsoloM]

Real?

[Karnak @flawinall]

Probably wouldn’t mind adding OG Trek too but getting cards from Discovery and onward just soured my excitement and interest.

[Karnak @flawinall]

@ag_gobby I keep getting close to pulling the trigger but I just can’t commit to it. Don’t want to wait months and find out it’s not worth the hype (especially for a color I’m not crazy about). But of course every local selling theirs wants the cost of a MacBook Air.

[Karnak @flawinall]

What a party.

[Molly Ploofkins @Mollyploofkins]

These 11 House Democrats missed the vote that blocked Hegseth’s impeachment effort. Just seven voting against it would have defeated the motion:

Julia Brownley (CA)
Lou Correa (CA)
Laura Gillen (NY)
Steven Horsford (NV)
Jonathan Jackson (IL)
Nancy Pelosi (CA)
Brittany Pettersen (CO)
Melanie Stansbury (NM)
Haley Stevens (MI)
Marilyn Strickland (WA)
Frederica Wilson (FL)

[Karnak @flawinall]

Really blows my mind that we create powerful global brands like Magic and Burger King and then other countries do the fun stuff with them.

[Dexerto @Dexerto]

Burger King has teamed up with Magic: The Gathering for a special meal in Italy

It comes with an exclusive deck box and protective sleeves for trading cards

[Karnak @flawinall]

@NastrondScourge damn I didn't realize there was a breakdown I could look at.

[Karnak @flawinall]

You know looking at it this probably was the final straw.

[Endymion @EndymionYT]

Skydance took one look at James Gunn’s Gorilla Grodd show & knew they had to stop it cause wtf is this

[Karnak @flawinall]

What's the second payment?

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

JUST IN: Former Biden economic adviser proposes allowing first-time homebuyers to purchase homes with just a $1,000 down payment.

[Karnak @flawinall]

Like when I hear about twenty-somethings with over 100K in debt I just can't wrap my head around what the rest of their lives are going to look like. Statistically these people aren't "figuring it out" are they?

[Karnak @flawinall]

So apparently there's no possibility in this happening since it would mean 90% of card holders (including myself) would lose access but that suggests a darker reality that so much of this economy is structured on massive amounts of foolish spending with money people don't actually have.

[Senate Democrats @SenateDems]

Let’s cap credit card rates at 10%. Take action on affordable housing. Protect rural hospitals. End price gouging.

Democrats have the bills ready.

@SenWarren says now it’s up to Trump to work with us and get things done.

[Karnak @flawinall]

Like I'm lucky to have enough discipline to pay my credit cards on time and keep my balances low but that came at the cost of major mistakes made in my twenties that had me living in my car to save money. What is the average credit card user supposed to do?

[Karnak @flawinall]

He’s actually the most lovable of the entire cast.

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

Haven't watched TNG but this character just appeared on DS9 and I'm wondering if you're supposed to hate him?