Welcome to Sci-Fi Talk Weekly.  In this 83rd episode, we dive into numerous headlines, including the Oscar nominations, the touching Superman documentary, an unfortunate loss in the sci-fi world, and exciting new details about the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series.

We spotlight the films which nabbed the most Oscar nominations, including the standout performance of Gillian Murphy in 'Oppenheimer', which secured a whopping 13 nominations. Animated nominations include hit movies such as 'Elemental', 'Nimona', 'Robot Dreams', and 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'. The music category also has heavy hitters like John Williams nominated for his score in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'. On deck, Netflix led all studios with 18 nominations.

Making the headlines as well is an indie documentary titled 'Superman: The Christopher Reeve' Story'. Highlighting the life of the beloved actor, especially after his accident, the film has been praised for its emotional and touching impact. We also mourn the passing of 'Alien Nations' and 'Star Trek Enterprise's Gary Graham, remembering him not just for his acting but for his music as well.

Exciting updates for Potterheads! The new Harry Potter series on HBO Max promises a deep dive into each book, hopefully uncovering details absent in the movie adaptations. Adding to the anticipation is the production team, featuring heavyweights like Martha Hiller, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran, and Michael Leslie.

This episode  also covers news on a Henry Cavill Highlander reboot, a fresh take on the Jurassic World movie franchise, a new Stargate SG-1 tactics game, and the latest developments in DC Studios' Superman Elseworld film. We wrap up with a list of the best animated superhero movies and five intriguing stories featuring memory manipulation.

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