The Bat-Jar Podcast

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Special guest Filitron joins us for a mind-bending conversation about the new Disney Plus series "WandaVision". Now that the MCU has entered the streaming arena, we find ourselves asking many, many questions about this television series that is full of mysteries and allows for much speculation.

Music and audio from "WandaVision" is the property of Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Chuck Hayward, Jac Schaeffer, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios.

The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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We're back for a second installment of putting the new Star Wars streaming series under the microscope. Is Mando in a cult? How much of the show's success comes from Baby Yoda? Where will the show go with the story now that 3 spinoff series have been announced?

Music and audio from "The Mandalorian" is the property of Ludwig Goransson, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, Lucasfilm, and Golem Creations.

The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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It's a new year but the inside of the Bat-Jar is still full of nerdy and geeky goodness. Libra the Book Lady and Mljonir join us this week we put the Disney Plus series "The Mandalorian" under the microscope to answer the many questions about this television event. Why did it take so long to make a live-action Star Wars show? How does the series bring cinematic quality to episodic storytelling? Why does this show succeed where the newer Star Wars movies have failed?

Music and audio from "Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 2 Behind the Scenes" is the property of Lucasfilm.

Music and audio from "The Mandalorian" is the property of Ludwig Goransson, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, Lucasfilm, and Golem Creations.

The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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We finish off 2020 by talking about the future of movie theatres and having a conversation about the best Christmas movie released in the past few years, "Klaus".

To avoid SPOILERS for "Klaus", skip over 53:45-1:13:32 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Klaus" is the property of Alfonso Gonzalez Aguilar, Jinko Gotoh, Marisa Roman, Sergio Pablos, Matthew Teevan, Mercedes Gamero, Mikel Lejarza Ortiz, Gustavo Ferrada, Netlfix Animation, Sergio Pablos Animation Studios, and Atresmedia Cine.

The intro and outro music was created by Jeremy Eckert. We thank him for his generous support of this podcast.

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The Christmas spirit is fully alive in this week's episode as we discuss the magic of the Hallmark Christmas movies. Special guests Mama Poppins and Ben The Movie Buff return to shed some light on why these movies strike a chord with so many people. Meanwhile, Marvel is preparing a special Christmas gift for Average Joe by announcing details regarding the next Spider-Man movie.

Music and audio from "Christmas Town (2019)" is the property of Lawrence Shragge, Wayne Bennett, Craig Anderson Productions, Beth Grossbard Productions, and Lighthouse Pictures.

The intro and outro music was created by Jeremy Eckert. We thank him for his generous support of this podcast.

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We continue our Christmas theme by discussing one of the most successful Christmas movies of the modern era. Joining us for this discussion are returning guests Ben The Movie Buff, Minty Python, and new guest Mrs. McCallister. Why does this film have such a broad appeal? What kind of Christmas movie is it? Does it stand the test of time 30 years later?

Music and audio from "Home Alone" is the property of John Williams, John Hughes, Hughes Entertainment, and Walt Disney Motion Pictures.

The intro and outro music was created by Jeremy Eckert. We thank him for his generous support of this podcast.

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The ultimate combination of many themes and topics finally comes to the Bat-Jar: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's stop motion animation. It's a musical. It's both a Halloween movie and an A-Type Christmas movie. It's a piece of visual art. It's become a cult classic. But is it as great as it seems?

Music and audio from "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" is the property of Danny Elfman, Tim Burton, Denise DeNovi, Skellington Productions, and Touchtone Pictures.

The intro and outro music was created by Jeremy Eckert. We thank him for his generous support of this podcast.

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Wonder Woman 1984 will receive a release in theatres and streaming on the same day? This and a handful of other news stories get us warmed up for putting the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special under the microscope.

Is this Disney+ exclusive title as bad as the original holiday special? Does the "LEGO" style help elevate this property to greatness? Are we thinking about this too much? Join us for Life Day and find out!

Audio from "HAl-Con 2015- Kirby Morrow Q&A" is the property of the Hal-Con Convention.

Music and audio from "The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" is the property of Michael Kramer, Daniel Cavey, Atomic Cartoons, The LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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AJ and BPR get caught up on some nerdy and geeky news covering the new season of The Mandalorian, the Snyder Cut, upcoming Marvel and DC movies, the WandaVision series, and the PlayStation 5 launch.

For today's episode, we dive into the concept of legacy characters in fiction. Why has there only every been one Asian Jon while there have been six Robins and a whole Spider-Verse of Spider-Men? What business and creative influences lead to the creation of new characters who inherit their mantle from an older character?

Music and audio from "Titans (2018)" is the property of Clint Mansell, Kevin Kiner, Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, Greg Bertlanti, Robert Oritz, Weed Road Pictures, Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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While BPR gets married, AJ is joined by returning special guest Professor F and first time special guest Knit Stitch to discuss the space movie "Apollo 13".

How does this movie based on a memoir based on real events portray the space race? Does it fall into the trap of many films inspired by true events by over-dramatizing the story? And why is Average Joe so disinterested in outer space?

Music and audio from "Apollo 13" is the property of James Horner, Brian Grazer, Imagine Entertainment, and Universal Pictures.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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