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In our 34th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Erin Crosby and Amy Wolk to discuss the 1954 classic film WHITE CHRISTMAS. How did the cast come together? Vera-Ellen sure could dance but could she sing? Rosemary Clooney sure could sing but could she dance? Why did Fred Astaire drop out making room for Danny Kaye to fill the role? Did Bing Crosby really skip out to play golf when the King and Queen of Greece visited the set? And who does Jimmy recast in his modern day remake? Listen in to find out! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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In another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks with his friend Brea Grant about her new graphic novel MARY:THE ADVENTURES OF MARY SHELLEY'S GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER and new film that she wrote/directed called 12 HOUR SHIFT. They also talk about her other recent film work as an actress, her podcast READING GLASSES, directing TV, traveling, life in a pandemic, Brea always dragging Jimmy to her favorite restaurant in San Diego, missing friends/connections and conventions/festivals and more! As usual, Jimmy's chat with Brea is more conversation than interview so we talk about a wide variety of things. A really fun and laid back time. Also, get a hold of us!

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In another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks with British cartoonist Katriona Chapman about her new graphic novel BREAKWATER. They also discuss her YouTube channel, cooking, traveling, working in theaters, life in lockdown and more! As usual, Jimmy's chat with Kat is more conversation than interview so we talk about a wide variety of things. A really fun and laid back time. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: A Dark Interlude #1, Barbalien #1, Sea of Sorrows #1, Animaniacs 2020, The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, and Ricky. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Wonder Woman 1984 will stream on HBO Max same day as theatrical release, a new James Bond game is coming, a 5th Predator film is on the way and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 33rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Joe Grunenwald (The Beat Managing Editor) and Avery Kaplan (The Beat Features Editor) to discuss the weird and wonderful TV specials that are THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL and the new THE LEGO STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL. Just what was the thinking behind the original? What is a "wookie ookie" and why does Jimmy want some? Is Harvey Korman the best thing about it? How does the new special hold up? Is it better than the original? Listen in to find out! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Dark Nights: Death Metal Infinite Hours Exxxtreme One-Shot, Dungeons and Dragons: At the Spine of the World #1, Kick-Ass vs Hit Girl #1, Scarenthood #1, Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons #1

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, and Ashley. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: lots of comics are being turned into TV/film, John M. Chu will direct the live-action Lilo & Stitch, Wonder Woman 1984 may stream on HBO Max a week after the theatrical release and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 32nd (and maybe longest) episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Anthony Del Col (Writer of Kill Shakespeare/Assassin's Creed: Gold) and Erin Crosby (Pickles and Pies) to discuss the 1946 Frank Capra classic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Jimmy claims he could give a TED talk on this movie as it's his favorite ever. Does he teach anything new? How is the movie Shakespearean? What's the real story behind Bert & Ernie? Who got liquored up for a scene? What does the movie mean to the panel and why? This was a terrific talk with loads of laughs and even a few tears. IAWL does that to you! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Crossover #1, Mighty Morphin #1, Origins #1, Wolverine: Black, White & Blood #1, Independence Day

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Emily. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: popular X-Men writers are returning to the mutants, Tiny Toons is rebooting, a Boba Fett spin-off series is possibly coming and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 31st episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Jon Hoche and cartoonist Tom Fowler to discuss the Roland Emmerich romp that is WHITE HOUSE DOWN. Was it better than Olympus Has Fallen? Just how much foreshadowing is there? Is it Chekhovian? Whom does Jimmy cast in his remake? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Giga #1, The Legacy of Mandrake the Magician #0 & #1, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1, The Mandalorian season 2 premiere, Truth Seekers season 1, Peninsula

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Emily. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the "news". Also, get a hold of us!

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