Here’s a quick look at some recent developments in the fast-growing “geek” movie sector.

This week, Bennett looks at anger in our pop culture, toy-based movie universes, and the Twilight Zone / The Shadow mash-up comic.

There are some intriguing DVD/Blu-ray releases this week including the horror comedy Krampus , a better-than-average sequel (Tim Story’s Ride Along 2 ), a revisionist western starring Natalie Portman, and a full slate of interesting anime offerings.

The Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design has released the list of games nominated for the 2016 Origins Awards.

The Merc With A Mouth is getting more moolah.

Marvel Chief Kevin Feige has been elaborating on plans for the Phase Three Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent interviews, including tidbits on Inhumans and Captain Marvel.

There are some excellent home entertainment offerings including (at long last) a Teen Titans animated feature that harkens back to the classic Titans comic book sagas of the 1980s rather than the kid-targeting Titans cartoons of the past decade, plus the Heroes Reborn miniseries, and Ken Burns’ superb documentary about Jackie Robinson.

Marvel released a 30-second and a 60-second spot for Captain America: Civil War this week.

This week, Bennett looks at Justice League vs. Teen Titans and anticipates Kong: King of the Apes.

USAopoly has announced several new licensed versions of games releasing in May.