WARNING: Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Disney+ Release "Star Wars: The Bad Batch” Season Two or do not mind hearing key plot points.The Bad Batch is an animated series that recently completed its second season on Disney+. It is a spin-off of the acclaimed series The Clone Wars and takes place shortly after both the Clone Wars series and the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Bad Batch are a squad of elite clone troopers with genetic mutations, introduced in the final season of the Clone Wars series and known as Clone Force 99.At the end of the first season, the planet Kamino was destroyed. Kamino was the place where the clone army was created in Episode 2: Attack of the Clones. Season two picks up shortly after the events of season one.JC Reifenberg, owner of the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, California, is also a reporter for the Hollywood Reporter and works as a video editor/producer for filmmaker Kevin Smith, is the official Star Wars Insider for the Hall of Justice podcast since its inception.This is the first episode to feature the new partnership between the Hall of Justice and the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information, visit christopherreeve.org.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Warner Bros. Discovery 2023 Release "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" or do not mind hearing key plot points.The podcast is back! After a few weeks away, this episode is a review of the second film in the Shazam series. It stars Zachary Levi, Helen Mirren, Rachel Zegler, and Asher Angel. It is the sequel to the 2019 release Shazam! and has ties to the DC Extended Universe that includes Man of Steel, Wonder Woman, and Justice League.Tushar Saxena joins the show to offer his insight on the film. They discuss the twists and turns this movie takes and its impact on the universe, which is said to be ending anyway. They also discuss its failure at the box office on its opening weekend, and the reasons for that.For what it is worth, Seth found that the film got worse as the review recording went on.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Marvel Studios' 2023 Release "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumanial" or do not mind hearing key plot points.Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is the 3rd installment of the Ant-Man franchise and the 31st film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Michael Douglas. It is the first film in Phase Five of the MCU. In the film, the Ant-Man team gets pulled into the Quantum Realm, where they are introduced to a new civilization, including Kang the Conqueror.Brian Tong rejoins the podcast to review this film. They discuss the production elements and the impact of being in the Quantum Realm for a majority of the movie. They also talk about its impact on setting up the bigger storyline for the MCU, as well as compare it to recent Marvel feature releases.

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Longtime character actor Spencer Garrett is playing the legendary Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn on the HBO Series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” Garrett has appeared in over 100 films and television shows. Some of his appearances include the newscaster Roger Scott in For All Mankind, the award-nominated film Blonde, Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Mad Men, Bosch, and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. He also is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Rose Hills Sheriff in Iron Man 3.In this episode, Garrett talks about his long career and discusses his experiences playing role in all of those movies and TV shows. He talks about the opportunities he found, and discusses his many famous friends.Follow Spencer on social media @1SpencerGarrett.

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The latest installment of the DC Universe Warner Bros. animated movie “Legion of Super-Heroes” was released on 4K Blu-Ray and Digital on February 7, 2023. It is the sixth installment of the cluster of films known as the “Tomorrow-Verse.”Zeno Robinson is an accomplished voice actor who played Invisible Kid in the latest release joined this episode.Robinson is best known for many animated roles including Cyborg/Victor Stone in Young Justice; Thrash Malto in Transformers: Earthspark; Randy Robertson in the 2017 Spider-Man series, Remy Remington in Big City Greens; Alan Albright in Ben 10: Alien Force and Ben 10: Ultimate Alien; Young King Andrias in Amphibia; and Hunter in The Owl House.In this episode, Robinson talks about the drama in Legion of Super-Heroes, and how he feels about the string of animated films the WB has released in the Tomorrow-Verse.Follow Zeno on social media @childishgamzeno.

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Eric Wallace has been showrunner for the CW DC Series “The Flash” since Season 6. The show is about to embark on its ninth and final season. It is also widely considered to be the final Arrowverse series, thus bringing that era to an end.The Flash stars Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, and Jesse L. Martin. When Season 9 is completed, there will have been 184 episodes of the hit series.Wallace is making his second appearance on the podcast (Episode 274). In this episode, Wallace explains how he mapped out the final season, and that there are both surprises and callbacks and lots of fan service. He also talked about the emotion that has gone into making this final season for the writers, production staff, and cast. He also discusses what the legacy of this iteration of the iconic comic book character will be.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the A-24 Oscar Nominated 2022 Release, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" or do not mind hearing key plot points.Why is Everything Everywhere All at Once being reviewed on the Hall of Justice? This film, which has garnered multiple award nominations, is as much a “comic book movie” as anything by DC or Marvel. It involves an infinite multiverse. The adventure consists of a family and they are thrust into a battle for the fate of the universe. That sounds like many comic books and can be compared to the Crisis on Infinite Earths which had plot twists like any sci-fi film.Syracuse University Film Studies Professor Dr. Kendall Phillips rejoins the show to talk about the film. He addresses the reasons this film is receiving Oscar nominations while traditional comic book films are often overlooked. The episode also asks if a comic book movie has to be based on an actual comic book or if it can invoke the themes of a comic book.

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On Monday, January 16, 2023, during ESPN's coverage of the NFL Playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the new trailer for Season 3 of the Disney+ Star Wars series “The Mandalorian” premiered. It showed the titular character in various action scenes. However, Mando was also with Grogu, aka Baby Yoda. However, in the dramatic Season 2 finale, Mando said goodbye to Grogu.The missing piece here was in Episodes 5 and 6 of another Disney+ Star Wars show “The Book of Boba Fett.” In it, the Mandalorian is reunited with Grogu. Social media was quick to point out that unless you saw the Boba Fett show, a major plot point from the Mandalorian was missing. This raised the issue that deals with franchises. In order to be a Star Wars fan, do you have to watch ALL things Star Wars? Does that apply to Marvel and DC and other franchises?Star Wars insider J.C. Reifenberg returns to the podcast to discuss this latest Star Wars controversy.

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The latest release in the “Tomorrow-Verse,” a collection of DC Universe movies set in the same continuity, “Legion of Super-Heroes” is set for release on February 7, 2023, on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Josie Campbell wrote the film and makes her first appearance on the podcast. In the film, Supergirl travels to the 31st Century to enroll in the Legion Academy, where a new generation hones their powers with hopes of joining the Legion of Super-Heroes. Devastated by tragedy, Supergirl struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Taking her cousin Superman's advice, Supergirl leaves their space-time to attend the Academy. There, she quickly makes new friends, as well as a new enemy with old ties: Brainiac 5. But a nefarious plot lurks in the shadows – the mysterious group known as the Dark Circle seeks a powerful weapon held in the Academy's vault.Campbell is best known for being the head writer of the Netflix Series “She-Ra: Princess of Power.” She also worked on the WB/Disney production “Right Now Kapow.” She has also written several DC Comics, including a run-on Shazam.In this episode, Campbell discusses her writing style and gives a detailed preview of the new Legion film. Follow Josie on social media @CozyJamble.

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As the podcast enters its 8th calendar year, there is a lot of exciting content coming from Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and more. Still, uncertainty surrounds DC Comics and Warner Bros. Discovery clouds the entertainment landscape. Henry Cavill said he was fired as Superman. Wonder Woman 3 is not proceeding due to a multitude of reasons. HBO Max is taking Justice League/Justice League Unlimited and Batman: The Brave and the Bold OFF of their streaming service.Stand-up comedian and podcaster Eddie Pence returns to the show to weigh in on the uncertainty surrounding DC Comics, and preview every film and release from DC, Marvel, Star Wars, etc. They talk about the conclusion of the Arrowverse with the final season of the Flash. They also address a special time for Star Wars, previewing all the new shows coming to Disney+. Also, they focus on all the 2023 releases from Marvel Phase Five.Follow Eddie Pence on social media @eddiepence.

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