Spockcast - a Star Trek Strange New Worlds & Lower Decks podcast

Spoilers: Avengers: Infinity War - review with spoilers from 0:45:00 - 1:00:35. We follow up episode 25 with Lost In Space, Deepfaking Henry Cavill's mustache, Captain Estiban, Riker & Troi in Toronto, Star Trek: Discovery in production and Anson Mount's new role. We dig in with our spoiler free review of Avengers: Infinity War. We follow that up with spoiler laden reviews of Avengers: Infinity War and Blade Runner: 2049. Watch List: Prospect, @macgenie's Star Trek: Voyager – A Viewer's Guide, Muppet Guys Talking, Lessons from the Screenplay, “The Avengers - Defining an Act”, The Goldbergs’ tribute to Spaceballs.

Links:

• Lost in Space | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix - YouTube
• Fake videos are disturbing and getting easier to make | CBC Radio
• Childish Gambino's jarring new video about gun violence, race and apathy goes viral, artists react | CBC Radio
• TrekCore.com 🖖 on Twitter: "Captain JT Esteban of the USS Grissom (RIP!) and his Kelvin Timeline counterpart, seated on the Starfleet Academy board. #StarTrek… https://t.co/rOPpjwfWmg"
• Star Trek: Discovery (Sort of) Reunites Will Riker & Deanna Troi
• Tig Notaro Joins ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2 – Variety
• 'Star Trek: Discovery' teaser shows new Enterprise bridge, uniforms  | EW.com
• Star Trek: Discovery's Version of the Enterprise Had to Be Modified for Legal Reasons
• Star Trek: Discovery is in trouble for dropping that F-bomb
• Comcast Reportedly Seeks to Buy Fox, Potentially Displace Disney Deal - IGN
• ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2 Casts Anson Mount as Captai

This week offer our review of Black Panther both spoiler free and with some spoilers. TNG is going to explore the Mirror Universe. Jurassic World 3 is announced in advance of the second installment. We discuss a Transformers reboot. A big change could come to The Walking Dead. Jessica Chastain could join It sequel. Dr Who and Wonder Wonder stars join Sabrina cast. Sonic the Hedgehog, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur and Lost in Space are all getting produced. Master costumer Neville Page in the spotlight. We discuss the 18 Marvel Comic Universe movies to date. Watch List: Jabba’s Sail Barge, Why Captain Jellico Is Actually Pretty Awesome and Altered Carbon.

Links:

• Star Trek: The Next Generation Is Returning to the Mirror Universe - IGN
• 'Jurassic World 3' in the Works, 2021 Release Date Set | Hollywood Reporter
• Hasbro Says It Will 'Reset the Future Directon' of the Transformers Movies After Bumblebee
• This Major Walking Dead Star Just Joined a New Show, So Their Character Is Probably Doomed
• Jessica Chastain to Star in ‘It’ Sequel as Beverly – Variety
• Netflix’s Sabrina the Teenage Witch Series Casts Two Series Regulars – Variety
• Netflix Sabrina The Teenage Witch Series Casts Lucy Davis: Aunt Hilda | Deadline
• Doctor Who new logo unveiled | EW.com
• 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Movie Sets 2019 Release Date | Hollywood Reporter
• Marvel Is Making the Awesome Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Into a TV Series
• ArtStation Masterclass Spotlight Interview: Neville Page
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Spoilers: This week we cover the Star Trek: Discovery S1E15 "Will You Take My Hand?" Fact Check takes us to Beyond, Praxis, After Trek and Hamilton. In the news we chat about the Greatest American Hero and the Orville casting, The Umbrella Academy, Salem Saberhagen and bare naked zombies. V's coming back. A new Kitty Pride and no to Alita and Predator. Extinction, Annialation and Michelle Yeoh kicks a lot of butt. We give our impressions of the Season One Finale of Star Trek: Discovery. Holy Trailers Batman! Picks: Black Panther, The Incredibles: in 7 genres and the dark side of Peter Rabbit.

Links:

• New Girl's Hannah Simone to star in Greatest American Hero reboot | EW.com
• ‘The Orville’: Jessica Szohr Joins As Series Regular For Season 2 Of Fox Series | Deadline
• Mary J. Blige joins The Umbrella Academy at Netflix | EW.com
• Sabrina the Teenage Witch reboot: Salem revealed | EW.com
• The Walking Dead to feature first nude zombie | EW.com
• ‘V The Movie’ Coming From Original Creator Kenneth Johnson And Desilu | Deadline
• X-Men Spinoff: Kitty Pryde Movie in the Works From Brian Michael Bendis, Tim Miller | Hollywood Reporter
• 20th Century Fox Pushes Back Alita and The Predator
• Netflix Saves Scifi Film Extinction From, Well, Extinction
• 'Annihilation' Criticized for "White-Washed Casting" | Hollywood Reporter
• All kicks by Michelle Yeoh - YouTube
• DJ ELITE™ 🌴🤙🏽 on Instagram: “🖖 Awesome to see #ClintHoward still doing #StarTtek appearances! #GeekMoment #geek #SciFi #StarTrekDiscovery #trekkie #trekker #tv #tvshow”
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Spoilers: This week we cover the Star Trek: Discovery S1E14 "The War Without, the War Within" - Burnham and the crew are faced with the harsh reality of the war during their absence. We report on another Star Wars trilogy and TV shows coming from GOT creators and Disney respectively. We discuss some more X-Files, more Conan, a cowboy, a ninja and a viking! We discuss Natalie Portman raps on SNL, Legion coming back for season 2 and what have we lost on Discovery. We dissect episode 14 or Star Trek Discovery. Picks: Flashback Film Festival, Fan remake of Star Wars prequels, Fan proof of concept for HD Deep Space 9 space battle effects.

Links:

• Game of Thrones creators developing new Star Wars films | EW.com
• 'Star Wars' TV Series: Disney Developing "a Few" for Its Streaming Service | Hollywood Reporter
• THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX | WATCH NOW | NETFLIX - YouTube
• X-Files Chris Carter interview – 'The X-Files has more life in it – with or without Gillian Anderson'
• Amazon Developing ‘Conan’ Drama Based On Robert E. Howard Books | Deadline
• Chris Pratt's 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' Finds Its Director in Michelle MacLaren | Hollywood Reporter — Michelle MacLaren
• Legion season 2 lands April premiere date on FX | EW.com
• Natalie’s Rap 2 - SNL - YouTube
• 'Star Trek: Discovery' Has Lost Three of the Best Things About It | The Mary Sue
• Cineplex.com | Flashback Film Fest
• Attack of the Clones Special Edition Official Trailer - YouTube
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith **SPECIAL EDITION** - YouTube
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Spoilers: This week we cover the Star Trek: Discovery S1E13 "What's Past is Prologue" - Lorca continues his coup of the Empire and Bernham tries to save the USS Discovery. We discuss some of the trailers we expect to see during Super Bowl LII. Happy gets Season 2. No GOT in 2018. Valiant Comics bought and new superhero movies to come. Thunderbirds pilot passes. Superman prequel coming. Robert Kirkman is bringing Birthright. The Greatest American Hero reboots. Picks: Ant-Man and the Wasp, The first African-American in space, Altered Carbon, The Good Place season 2 finale.

Links:

• Netflix in Talks to Acquire 'Cloverfield' Sequel From Paramount | Hollywood Reporter
• 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Likely to Drop First Ad During Super Bowl | Hollywood Reporter
• Syfy Renews Happy for Season 2 - IGN
• Game of Thrones: Maisie Williams blasts 'completely false' report | EW.com
• Valiant Acquired by DMG Entertainment in Comic Book Shake-Up | Hollywood Reporter
• Kevin Feige on the Disney-Fox Merger, His Future at Marvel
• Thunderbirds' Virgil Tracy actor Jeremy Wilkin dies, aged 87
• Announcing "Metropolis," DC's Newest Live Action TV Series | DC
• Star Wars Exhibit comes to Pacific Science Center | The Seattle Times
• Universal and Robert Kirkman Are Bringing the Image Comic Birthright to the Big Screen
• ABC orders female-led 'Greatest American Hero' reboot | EW.com
• Tom Warren on Twitter: "Microsoft EA acquisition rumors se

Spoilers: This week we cover the Star Trek: Discovery S1E12 "Vaulting Ambition" - Burnham heads to the ISS Charon with a special "gift" for the Emperor. We begin with a look at the 2018 Razzies. Wonder Woman 2 to use new antu-harassment rules, Superman in Action Comics 1000, and Kid Flash. Producer Allison Shearmur passes away. The Inhumans petition. We also look a bunch of new trailers: Star Wars: Rebels - Season 4, Ash vs. Evil Dead - Season 3, A Wrinkle in Time, Tomb Raider, Rampage, I Kill Giants. Sara Douglas on Supergirl! Thor: Ragnarok leaks from MoviesAnywhere. Rian Johnson proves controversial plot vehicle in The Last Jedi. ST: Discovery comic book Succession. Oscar nominations released on Tuesday. Picks: Get Out, The Toys That Made Us, Wonder Woman on TMN, and Last Jedi deleted scenes

Special Guest: Greg Heo.

Links:

• Sinbad (comedian) - Wikipedia
• TrekCore.com 🖖 on Twitter: "Nice catch from #StarTrekDiscovery episode 11, via Reddit: when the Emperor attacks Harlak, only Burnham is able to look directly at the explosion on-screen - Lorca and the bridge crew all avert their eyes.… https://t.co/AZ1yL1WtkH"
• Razzies: Transformers, Fifty Shades and The Mummy Lead Nominations for 2017's Worst Movies - IGN
• Wonder Woman 2 Will Be The First Film To Implement The PGA's Anti-Sexual Harassment Guidelines
• Action Comics celebrates issue #1000 with red trunks | EW.com
• Legends of Tomorrow adds Keiynan Lonsdale as series regular | EW.com
• Allison Shearmur Dead: 'Star Wars' and 'Hunger Games' Producer Was 54 | Hollywood Reporter
• Petition · Marvel: Renew Marvel's Inhumans for a second season (via a "soft reboot" with a new showrunner!!) · Change.org
• Star Wars Rebels Mid-Season 4 Trailer (Official) - YouTube
• Ash vs Evil Dead Season 3 Trailer - YouTube
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Spoilers: This week we cover the Star Trek: Discovery S1E11 "The Wolf Inside" - where Bernham and Ash meet with rebels and Tilly tries to help Stamuts. We follow up on X-Files, Salem, Deadpool, Shazam, Star Wars Rebels, the Walking Dead shows, the Tick, and Wakanda. We discuss the eleventh episode of Discovery, which confirms some fan theories and surprises. We also discuss the Blade Runner 2049 Blue Ray and the state of online movie providers. Picks: Voldemort: Origins of the Heir, Black Lightning series premiere. Stay tuned to the After Show for the list of top dog names in Toronto.

Links:

• X-Men movie 'New Mutants' pushed back to 2019, 'Deadpool 2' bumps up | EW.com
• DC's 'Shazam!' Sets 2019 Release Date | Hollywood Reporter
• 'Star Wars Rebels' Return Dates, Titles and Descriptions Revealed
• Fear the Walking Dead season 4 premiere date announced | EW.com
• The Walking Dead renewed for season 9 | EW.com
• The Tick renewed for season 2 on Amazon | EW.com
• Journalists Offered Reward to Ask Trump About US-Wakanda Relations
• CPA | Record Label - YouTube
• Voldemort: Origins of the Heir - An unofficial fanfilm (HD + Subtitles) - YouTube
• These Are Toronto’s Most Popular Dog Names | Indie88
• Michael A. Miranda - IMDb

Spoilers: This week we cover the Star Trek: Discovery S1E10 "Despite Yourself" - where the U.S.S. Discovery crew is forced to get creative and work the dark side. We follow up on the X-Files, Amazon will show Star Trek: Discovery - sort of, Brainiac, Game of Thrones, Blade Runner, Runaways, The Gifted, Sabrina and Deadpool 2. We dive into the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery of 2018, directed by Jonathan Frakes. We have some interesting theories on where the show is going and who the players are. We also preview upcoming TV shows in 2018. Picks: Black Lightning, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters.

Links:

• Thanks to Amazon It's Now Slightly Less Annoying to Watch Star Trek: Discovery
• Cursed Image Alert: Our First Look at Supergirl's Brainiac-5
• It's Official: HBO's Game of Thrones Doesn't Come Back Until 2019
• Ridley Scott reveals he has plans for another Blade Runner sequel
• Hulu Renews Marvel's Runaways, But ABC Won't Commit to Inhumans
• FOX Renews The Gifted for Season 2 - IGN
• Mad Men's Kiernan Shipka Will Play Sabrina the Teenage Witch on Netflix
• Kitty Pryde Movie in Development at Fox from Tim Miller | Collider
• Jac Schaeffer Tapped to Write Marvel Studios 'Black Widow' Movie
• Deadpool 2 Producer Doesn't Think They'll Replace T.J. Miller After Allegations - IGN
• Donnelly Rhodes dead: Soap and Battlestar Galactica actor dies at 81 | EW.com
• These Thala-Siren Milkshakes Are Worth a Trip to Ahch-To | StarWars.com
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We follow up on Mark Gatiss, River Song and how Indiana Jones could survive a nuclear blast. We also update on the number of actors who have played The Doctor. Wired Magazine says we shouldn't give up on the Orville yet Gillian Anderson is done with the X-Files. Bright 2 is coming and Cloverfield 3 is delayed. We take a good look at the 29 genre movies coming in 2018; what to see in the theatre, what to see on the tube and what to pass on. We finish up with the results from the 2017 Spockies Awards. Picks: The Good Place - season two second half

Links:

• List of actors who have played the Doctor - Wikipedia
• Don’t Give Up on The Orville Too Quickly | WIRED
• Chris Carter Doesn't Think There's a Future for X-Files Without Gillian Anderson
• Netflix Is Officially Making a Sequel to Bright But Leaving One Player Behind
• Cloverfield 3 Delayed Again, May Have New Title - IGN
• TOMB RAIDER Trailer (2018) - YouTube
• Annihilation (2018) - Official Trailer - Paramount Pictures - YouTube
• A WRINKLE IN TIME Trailer (2018) - YouTube
• READY PLAYER ONE - Official Trailer 1 [HD] - YouTube
• AVENGERS INFINITY WAR Trailer (Marvel 2018) - YouTube
• RAMPAGE - OFFICIAL TRAILER 1 [HD] - YouTube
• OCEANS 8 Trailer (2018) - YouTube
• Pixars Incredibles 2 trailer (2018) - YouTube
• WRECK-IT RALPH 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet "New Year" Teaser Trailer (2018) - YouTube
• The Good Place Season 1 Trailer [HD] Kristen Bell, Tiya Sircar, D'Arcy Carden - YouTube
• Rick and Morty - Season 3 Trailer - YouT

SPOILERS we discuss the Dr Who Xmas Special - "Twice Upon a Time". We fact check on Dr Who and follow up on The Last Jedi for tourists; Ridley Scott on Blade Runner 2049; Stephen King on Dark Tower; Star Wars Cantina actor passes; Deathstroke; Krypton; Bright; and AMC posts warning to viewers of the Last Jedi (Spoilers). We do a 10 minute spoilerific review of the Dr Who Xmas Special as well as many Whovian characters. We also announce the nominees for the 2017 Spockies. Picks: Star Wars IV: A lightsaber fight reimagined, Hamlet 2009.

Special Guest: Tammy Coron.

Links:

• Star Wars in Ireland | Ireland.com
• How Ridley Scott Saved ‘All the Money in the World’
• Blade Runner 2049 4-hour cut won't be released, says director | EW.com
• Pennywise creator Stephen King reflects on scaring the hell out of 2017 | EW.com
• Star Wars: A New Hope actor Alfie Curtis dies aged 87
• And Now, Arrow's Back to Not Being Able to Use Deathstroke Again
• Superman prequel TV series Krypton finally has a US premiere date
• AMC Theaters Are Now Posting A Warning Sign For Viewers Of 'The Last Jedi'
• Christmas Special 2017 Trailer – Doctor Who – BBC - YouTube
• STAR WARS - "Sc.38 Reimagined" (Unofficial Short Scene) Teaser Trailer - YouTube
• Hamlet (TV Movie 2009) - IMDb
• Episode 100 – The Hosts – Roundabout: Creative Chaos
• Episode 89 – Jaime Lopez – Roundabout: Creative Chaos