WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 WBD/DC Comics animated movie “Justice League: Warworld” or do not mind hearing key plot points.Justice League: Warworld is the latest entry into the group of DC Universe animated direct-to-video releases. It is the 7th movie in the universe that has become known as the “Tomorrow-Verse,” named after the initial film Superman: Man of Tomorrow. The film is written by Ernie Altbacker, Jeremy Adams, and Josie Campbell and directed by Jeff Wamester and stars Stana Katic, Darren Criss, and Jensen Ackles. All three writers and executive producer Jim Krieg have been on this podcast. Altbacker rejoins the show to review this movie. His previous appearance was Episode 261.In this film, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are abducted and are psychically made to believe that they are in other worlds. Then, they have to unite to battle the villain Mongul. A sequel, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, is set for release in 2024.

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Longtime voice actor Julie Nathanson recently joined Riot Games' League of Legends as “Briar,” the latest champion. That became Nathanson's 100th voiceover credit. Nathanson's credits span the realms of video games, animated films and television, and even some live-action roles in her early days in the industry. Including the aforementioned League of Legends/“Briar” role, Nathanson's video game credits are spotlighted by her recently-released NPC companion Marika Boros in Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield, and long-running gig as “Samantha Maxis” in the Call of Duty franchise – most recently in Call of Duty: Cold War. In the animation world, Nathanson is well-known for her performances as “Crimson Widow” in Marvel's Avengers; “Gilda Dent” and “Silver Banshee” in the DC Universe Movies Batman: The Long Halloween and Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, respectively, and “Rosalie Rowan” in The Zeta Project.In this episode, Nathanson explains the differences between video game acting and standard animation. She also discussed her early roles in The Zeta Project and the 2003 Spider-Man MTV Series. This is her second appearance on the podcast, having come on Episode 245 to discuss her Long Halloween role of Gilda Dent.Follow Julie on social media @Julie_Nathanson.

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On October 12, 2023 (the day of this episode's release), the final six episodes of the DC Comics/MAX series Doom Patrol will premiere. Two of the show's stars are in this episode. Jovian Wade plays Victor Stone/Cyborg and April Bowlby plays Rita Farr/Elasti-Woman. They both appeared at the Garden State Comics Fest on June 24, 2023. This episode was recorded there.Wade is a British Actor who has been on the BBC shows Big School and EastEnders, before landing the role of Cyborg. Bowlby is from California and was on Two and a Half Men and Drop Dead Diva before landing the role of Rita.Doom Patrol premiered in 2019 on the now-defunct DC Universe app. In Season 2, it moved to HBO Max. The final 6 episodes are premiering on MAX, the third streaming app to air the show. The show is based on the comic book series of the same name and also stars Brendan Fraser as Cliff Steele/Robotman, Diane Guerrero as Crazy Jane, and Matt Bomer as Larry Trainor/Negative Man among the cast.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Lucasfilm/Disney+ Star Wars series “Ashoka” or do not mind hearing key plot points.Ashoka is an 8-episode series that just finished premiering on Disney+. It stars Rosario Dawson as Ashoka Tano, former Padawan of Anakin Skywalker. Her character was introduced in the animated series “The Clone Wars.” Her character was also featured in “Rebels.” Recently, Dawson began her portrayal in live action during The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.HOJ Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast. In this episode, the storyline is discussed. The focus is on the characters beyond Tano, that come from the Rebels series. Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Ezra Bridger, and their droid Chopper all make appearances for the first time in live-action and play key roles. Their quest and confrontation with Grand Admiral Thrawn is also debated, as he is a villain from Rebels but also the focus on a Star Wars novel entitled “Heir to the Empire.”Reifenberg owns the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, California.

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This episode reflects on the news that the Writer's Guild of America settled its strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The WGA announced they were thrilled with the resolution. The main issues were streaming residuals, AI integration, and higher wages. The actor's union, SAG-AFTRA remains on strike with negotiations scheduled as of the release of this podcast.Rahul Telang is Trustees professor of Information systems at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University and at the Tepper School of Business. He joined this episode to discuss the issues that led to the strike, and where will the streaming industry go, paying particular attention to the superhero genre. Dr. Telang does extensive consulting and speaking at various firms. In particular, he has been working closely with Disney and Warner Brothers on their streaming and Home Entertainment business strategy including pricing, streaming, and licensing strategies.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 WBD/DC Comics animated series “My Adventures with Superman” or do not mind hearing key plot points.My Adventures with Superman debuted in 2023 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim and aired on the streaming app MAX. The 10-episode first season recently completed its run. Josie Campbell was a co-producer and writer on the show, and she returns for her second appearance on the podcast (Episode 317).In this episode, Campbell explains how this show is unique to other Superman series and films. She talks about the decision to make Clark, Lois, and Jimmy interns at the Daily Planet, and Superman doesn't have all of his powers yet. There is also a lot of homage to other Superman media and Campbell explains precisely how the film respects what's been done in the past, yet doesn't repeat the same plot.This episode also explains how animation is not part of the WGA or SAG-AFTRA strike, but rather a separate working arrangement covered by a different contract.For more information on Josie, check out her website: https://cozyjamble.com/.

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David Hayter is a noted actor and voice actor who is known for many anime roles. He is the English-language voice actor for Solid Snake and Naked Snake in the Metal Gear video game series. He also voiced Captain America in the 1990s Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Recently, Hayter voiced King Shark in the CW DC TV Show “The Flash.”Hayter is also a noted screenwriter. He wrote the original X-Men movie from the year 2000. He also wrote X2: X-Men United. In 2009, he wrote Watchmen, directed by Zack Snyder (Episode 28).In this episode, Hayter in limited time, discusses all his superhero projects. This episode was recorded live at the FAN EXPO Philadelphia Comic-Con.This episode also addresses the latest events surrounding the strikes by SAG-AFTRA and the Writer's Guild of America.

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In the 1980s, Jim Shooter was editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics for nine years. During his run as editor, Marvel produced Chris Claremont and John Byrne's run on the Uncanny X-Men, Byrne's work on Fantastic Four, Frank Miller's series of Daredevil stories, Walt Simonson's crafting of Norse mythology with the Marvel Universe in Thor, and Roger Stern's runs on both Avengers and The Amazing Spider-Man. He wrote the iconic Marvel event Secret Wars which was tied into a toyline. Secret Wars led to the creation of the Spider-Man black costume. It was one of the biggest crossovers to date and a storyline that is expected to be the focal point of the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Six.This episode was recorded live at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2023 and includes commentary on the state of comic books and the growth of the superhero genre. Shooter also comments on the black costume eventually turned into the iconic villain Venom.

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For nearly a decade, Gorf managed a team of writers, artists, and creators on the Batman franchise for DC Comics, producing more than 2000 stories in multiple mediums. Gorf is known for conceiving and creating iconic Batman stories such as Batman: No Man's Land and Birds Of Prey. Those stories have since been adapted to TV Shows (Gotham, Birds of Prey) feature films (The Dark Knight Rises, Birds of Prey), and countless others.In this episode, Gorfinkel explains his ascension in the DC Comics ranks and discusses working in comics when the medium was at an apex in popularity.The episode begins with a tribute to the late Arleen Sorkin, the original voice of Harley Quinn on Batman: The Animated Series, who passed away at the age of 67.For more information on Gorf, visit Gorfy.com. Follow Jordan on all forms of social media @jewishcartoon.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 WBD/DC Release of "Blue Beetle” or do not mind hearing key plot points.Blue Beetle was a film that was originally supposed to be released exclusively on the streaming app HBO Max. After Batgirl was canceled, the decision was made by Warner Bros. Discovery to release Blue Beetle in theaters. It stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle. It also stars Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Elpidia Carrillo, Bruna Marquezine, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, and George Lopez. It was directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. It is the 14th entry into the DC Extended Universe.Rosa Charra, a film critic for the Daily Chela website, made her first appearance on the podcast. In addition to reviewing the film, Charra discussed what it meant for her to see a Mexican-American as the titular character of a superhero film as someone who is Mexican-American.Follow Rosa on social media @rosasreviews.

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