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Brent Simons

@brentsimons.bsky.social

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Co-creator/EP Dreamwork’s Megamind Vs. The Doom Syndicate, #MegamindRules! @peacockTV @DWAnimation. Screenwriter #Megamind, #PenguinsOfMadagascar. Comic geek-Martial artist-Dog fan

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · Oct 22

Reintroducing myself to BlueSky -

I’m Brent Simons. With Alan Schoolcraft, I’ve written MEGAMIND, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR MOVIE. I’m also showrunner/executive producer of MEGAMIND VS. THE DOOM SYNDICATE & MEGAMIND RULES!

I like geek stuff, dogs, and martial arts. #animation #screenwriting

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 1h

Hey guys, if you’re not too busy this weekend, maybe it might be a good time to go see a movie. Just a thought. I heard there is something good playing.

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 4h

Raimi and Shannon & Swift? I’m there.

Shannon 🎃 Swift @shannonandswift.bsky.social · 4h

SEND HELP trailer is live!! Rachel McAdams! Dylan O'Brien! Sam Raimi! Spread it round the world, won't you? www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wi...

Send Help | Official Trailer | In Theaters Jan 30

YouTube video by 20th Century Studios

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Shannon 🎃 Swift @shannonandswift.bsky.social · 4h

SEND HELP trailer is live!! Rachel McAdams! Dylan O'Brien! Sam Raimi! Spread it round the world, won't you? www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wi...

Send Help | Official Trailer | In Theaters Jan 30

YouTube video by 20th Century Studios

www.youtube.com

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 4h

This looks AMAZING. Can not wait!

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 5h

Mike Johnson — man of deep faith, we are told — wants pastors to be shot in the head with pepper balls.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 18h

Halloween Spooky Movie #7. I’ve only seen the first one besides this, but this was a total blast!

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 1d

Hear me out, Fabien Frankel (TASK & House of the Dragon) as young Vincent Hanna in HEAT 2.

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 2d

It’s clear to me we need a KRULL reboot now more than ever. Who’s with me? … Hello?

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 2d

Yup.

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Bonita Gutierrez @bonitagutierrez.bsky.social · 2d

#Shakespeare Sunday spell casting…
Macbeth Act 4, Scene 1

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 2d

Halloween Spooky Movie #5 & #6. A Joe Hill double feature to prep for BLACK PHONE 2.

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 3d

Yessssss!

Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 3d

NYCC ‘25: New Greg Rucka Batwoman announced along with details of D.C. K.O.

NYCC ‘25: Rucka returns to BATWOMAN in 2026 to launch DC NEXT LEVEL

DC Comics has announced a new Batwoman series written by Greg Rucka, debuting in 2026 as the launch title for DC Next Level.

www.comicsbeat.com

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Adam B. Vary @adambvary.bsky.social · 3d

I wish I was surprised that Deadline claims it asked questions that were actually asked by me and other journalists at this James Gunn press conference. No one from Deadline even *submitted questions* for it (and I know, because I moderated). This is just brazen and sad.

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Eric Goldman @theericgoldman.bsky.social · 4d

Hey, I liked Tron: Ares! My review:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5gj...

TRON: ARES REVIEW - The Third TRON Movie is Not as Groundbreaking But is More Entertaining

YouTube video by Eric Goldman's Cultured Pop

www.youtube.com

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Comrade Bullski @comradebullski.bsky.social · 4d

Oh shit Antifa is suiting up!

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 3d

I enjoy all the TRONS.

Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 4d

It took me FOREVER to track down ROCK &
RULE after watching it on HBO as a kid.

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The Briefing with Jen Psaki @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social · 4d

. @repdangoldman.bsky.social to DOJ prosecutors: "You have to stand up for your oath of office. You have to stand up for the Constitution. It is daunting. You may get fired. But I promise you, the legal profession will reward you for doing the right thing."

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Brian Saur @bobfreelander.bsky.social · 4d

One of our favorite episodes to do every year! 🎃 🎃

Pure Cinema Podcast @purecinemapod.bsky.social · 5d

It’s that time of year! We’re back (with @patrickbromley.bsky.social of @fthismovie.bsky.social) to program our own 6-film horror movie marathons!
open.spotify.com/episode/3sxx...
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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 4d

The wife and I look forward to this episode every year. Great listen if you’re looking for Halloween horror flick recommendations!

Pure Cinema Podcast @purecinemapod.bsky.social · 5d

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Matthew Federman @matthewfederman.bsky.social · 5d

Their misunderstanding of how creativity works is only matched by their misunderstanding of David Simon.

Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 5d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 5d

Halloween Spooky Movie #4. First time watch. KURONEKO (THE BLACK CAT). An awesome ghost story with two of my favorite things: samurai & cats!

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 5d

The villains of all the games are literally a group of fascist Christians called the Templars who are trying to take over the world. Now they’re getting nervous?

Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve played almost all of the Assassin Creed games, and this sounds like it would have been the jolt the series has needed. Heartbreaking.

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 6d

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...

Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

www.gamefile.news

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Brent Simons @brentsimons.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing!!!

Mister Spectacular @misterspectacular.bsky.social · 10d

I've waited 3 years for this moment. He's finally mine!!! Man, she did an INCREDIBLE job!

#Megamind

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