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Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #58 of our podcast!

We've got a bumper news roundup this week following a tonne of new trailer releases. We're talking Warner Bros. The Suicide Squad, Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings, plus Universal Pictures Candyman and Halloween Kills.

We're also taking a look at the trailer for a brand new property from Amazon Prime Video, Jolt starring Kate Beckinsale.

Then we round up the news on a bunch of new movies which have recently gone in to production. We chat Netflix and CD Projekt Red's upcoming WitcherCon and round out with a new comic book announcement from DC Comics.

We're joined by longtime Warner Bros. Animation producer Butch Lukic to talk all about Batman: The Long Halloween. Part One is available now on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K and digital with Part Two releasing on July 26.

Then it's on to our reviews where we diving deep in to Marvel Studios Black Widow. We're also talking Universal Pictures Nobody and Pixar's Luca.

Martin is also bringing us his review on a brand new Deluxe Writer's Edition of Titan Comics Rivers of London Volume 1.

It's going to be a busy episode!

Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #57 of our podcast!

In this week's news roundup we're talking about three huge TV trailers which have been released in the last fortnight. Up first is the teaser for season 2 of DC Comics Stargirl. The series, starring Brec Bassinger, returns to The CW in North America on August 10.

Then we're talking about a tantalising new teaser trailer for the second season of Star Trek: Picard. Currently in production, the second season is expected to air sometime in 2022.

Finally, we're discussing the surprise release of the first teaser trailer for DC's Titans season 3. The series has confirmed to debut new episodes on HBO Max from August 12.

We're also talking Lionsgate's The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard in the first of our movie reviews this episode. The film, starring Salma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson is in UK cinemas now.

Then we're discussing the latest of Warner Bros. animated DC Comics movies, Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1. But that's not all! We're also joined by the film's writer, Tim Sheridan for an interview.

Last up for this episode we're talking about a brand new graphic novel for young readers, The Mystery of the Meanest Teacher from DC Comics. We're also joined by the book's writer, Ryan North, and illustrator Derek Charm to talk about the project.

Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #56 of our podcast!

In this week's news roundup we're talking casting announcements for Netflix's live-action adaption of Neil Gaiman's Sandman. We're also covering the news that Jupiter's Legacy will not receive a second season; the first full trailer for Marvel Studios Eternals and the news that Shazam! Fury of the Gods is now filming.

In a monster movie review roundup we're talking The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, A Quite Place Part II, Cruella and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.

Then we're talking the first two episodes of Disney+ and Marvel Studios' Loki which debuts on the streaming service on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #55 of our podcast!

This week we're catching up on some of the biggest stories from the last fortnight including the home video release of Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE in the UK and the changing release dates of Universal Pictures FAST 9. In other news HBO Max's BATGIRL film has picked up new directors and Disney has set a 2022 release date for HOCUS POCUS 2.

Neil reviews two new movies in the form of Shudder's PSYCHO GOREMAN (available to stream now) and Lionsgate's SPIRAL (in cinemas now).

Martin tackles Tom Taylor's current run on DC Comics NIGHTWING, sharing with us more of his Boy Wonder insight in to the world of Bludhave and Dick Grayson.

Then finally together we review Zack Snyder's latest movie, ARMY OF THE DEAD which is available to stream now on Netflix.

Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #54 of our podcast!

This week we're catching up on some of the biggest stories from the last fortnight including the renewal of DC and The CW's STARGIRL for season 3. We're also dissecting MARVEL STUDIOS latest Phase 4 trailer and logo reveals. Plus we take a look at Sony Pictures first trailer for VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE which hits cinemas in September.

Martin is reviewing the first issue of DC Comics new solo ROBIN series from writer Joshua Williamson and artist Gleb Melnikov. After learning of the deadly League of Lazarus tournament, Damian Wayne has a new mission: winning the tournament and prove he is the greatest fighter in the DC Universe!

Together we're reviewing and discussing Warner Bros. latest big screen release MORTAL KOMBAT which is in US cinemas now and available to rent from PVOD services here in the UK.

Finally, Neil talks us through the first issue of Image Comics' brand new series TIME BEFORE TIME from Rory McConville and Declan Shalvey. The year is 2140, and to escape a world with no future, many turn to the Syndicate, a criminal organization who, for the right price, will smuggle you back in time to a better life. After working for the Syndicate for years, Tatsuo and Oscar decide to steal one of their boss’s time machines—but soon find that the one thing you can’t run from is your past.

Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #53 of our podcast!

This week we're taking an up close and personal look at Warner Bros. brand new animated movie Justice Society: World War II. The film, based on DC Comics legendary Justice Society of America team, features an all star cast including Matt Bomer and Stana Katic.

Neil and Martin review the film talking about its approach to multiverses storytelling and character.

But that's not all!

This week we're joined by three very special guests as the film's co-writer Jeremy Adams and actors Matt Bomer and Elysia Rotaru sit down with us to chat about making the movie!

Justice Society: World War II hits digital platforms in the UK TODAY (Apr 27, 2021) and comes to 4K Ultra-HD, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-Ray mini-fig edition from May 11, 2021.

Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #52 of our podcast!

This week we're catching up on all the latest news after a three week break from the podcast. We've got a HUGE round up of news from DC Comics including stories on the Black Adam movie, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, the first trailer for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and the trailer for animated movie Batman: The Long Halloween.

Then we boldly go in to the world of Star Trek to discuss new teasers for Star Trek: Picard season 2 and the return of Q, Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2, Star Trek: Discovery season 4 and the return of Captain Janeway for Star Trek: Prodigy.

We also round up stories from across the worlds of film, TV and comic books.

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Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #51 of our podcast!

In this week's whistle stop tour of the news we're catching up with Warner Bros. Godzilla vs. Kong, talking Scott Snyder's Nocterra and rounding out with a behind-the-scenes look at WandaVision.

Then it's on to the review which everyone has been waiting for: Zack Snyder's Justice League. We're going full on with spoilers as we talk about how the film compares to the theatrical cut. Did Martin enjoy the Snyder Cut more than he expected? Hit play and find out!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:11 News: Godzilla vs. Kong UK release

00:02:34 News: Scott Snyder's Nocterra #1 sells out

00:05:18 News: WandaVision behind-the-scenes

00:06:55 Review: Zack Snyder's Justice League

01:08:55 Outro

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Welcome back to GYCO Tower for our milestone 50th episode of the podcast!

In this week's news the boys are catching up on the trailer for Warner Bros. Mortal Kombat, the reveal of Sasha Calle as the DC Films Supergirl and the sad news thatSan Diego Comic Con is, once again, going virtual for 2021.

Then we've got a bumper review of the series premiere of The CW's Superman & Lois starring Tyler Hoechlin a the Man of Steel. Does the new series live up to the hype? Tune in and find out what we thought!

Then to celebrate our fiftieth podcast we're giving away a Marvel Black Light Captain America Funko Pop!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:54 News: Mortal Kombat Trailer

00:08:27 News: Sasha Calle cast as DC Film's Supergirl

00:14:55 News: SDCC Goes Virtual for 2021

00:19:40 Review: Superman & Lois 1x01

00:46:12 Competition

00:48:16 Outro

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Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #49 of the podcast, recorded following the release of a brand new trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League.

So in the news this episode we're talking all about the trailer. We're also discussing the newly released trailer for Marvel Studios and Disney+'s upcoming The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series.

We promise we would bring back the comic book reviews this episode and so we have three of them for you. All coming from DC Comics current Future State event. Neil is reviewing Dark Detective and Wonder Woman, whilst Martin is giving us his perspective on Robin Eternal.

We've also got two film reviews lined up for you this episode as we take a look at Lionsgate's Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar and Warner Bros. Batman: Soul of the Dragon.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:32 News: Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer

00:10:29 News: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Trailer

00:16:07 Review: DC Future State - Dark Detective

00:21:20 Review: Batman - Soul of the Dragon

00:29:25 Review: DC Future State - Robin Eternal

00:35:50 Review: Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar

00:45:55 Review: DC Future State - Wonder Woman

00:51:00 Outro

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