In Issue #386 of The Comic Section Podcast, we break down the biggest stories in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture!

🕷️ In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss Sony Pictures' exciting announcement that U.S. Prime members will get early access screenings for Spider-Man: Brand New Day before its nationwide theatrical release.

👻 The Ghostbusters franchise is heading back to animation with Ghostbusters: Night Shift, a brand-new animated series coming from Sony and Netflix. Could animation be the perfect home for the Ghostbusters universe once again?

🎮 We also discuss the surprising news that Jason Momoa has exited Sony's upcoming Helldivers movie adaptation from director Justin Lin, and what this means for the future of the project.

🚔 Plus, it looks like 24 Jump Street is finally moving forward as Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube are reportedly in talks to return for another undercover adventure.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin

• The Social Reckoning

• Ice Age: Boiling Point

• The Invite

📺 In our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on the latest Masters of the Universe adaptation.

🎧 Tune in for all this and more on The Comic Section Podcast Issue #386!

In Issue #385 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture!

🕊️ In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss one of the most controversial stories in entertainment as Marvel icon Stan Lee is set to be digitally recreated through AI after his voice and likeness were licensed for commercial use. The move has sparked major conversations about legacy, technology, and the future of celebrity likenesses.

🎮 Sega's beloved beat-em-up franchise is heading to the big screen as Streets of Rage lands new writers in Pat Casey and Josh Miller, alongside director Jeymes Samuel.

✈️ Paramount officially confirms Top Gun 3, with Tom Cruise set to return alongside producer Jerry Bruckheimer after the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick.

🔥 We also discuss the return of Snake Plissken as Zack Snyder is attached to write and direct a reimagining of Escape From New York, based on the classic film from John Carpenter.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:

• The End of Oak Street

• Vought Rising

• Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon

• House of the Dragon Season 3 Final Trailer

• Toy Story 5 Final Trailer

📺 In our Review segment:

• Jason and Shawn review the Euphoria Season 3 Finale

• Shawn reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2

• Jason and Shawn review the first two episodes of Spider-Noir

🎧 All this and more on Issue #385 of The Comic Section Podcast!

In Issue #384 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, gaming, anime, and pop culture!

🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we pay tribute to hip-hop pioneer Rob Base, whose contributions to rap music helped define an era and inspired generations of artists.

🎃 Disney has officially confirmed the return of The Nightmare Before Christmas with a brand-new four-part sequel story titled The Shiver of Christmas Town, bringing Jack Skellington and Sally back just in time for Halloween 2026.

🎮 Sony is gearing up for a major showcase as we discuss what fans can expect from the latest PlayStation State of Play, including new game reveals and a highly anticipated look at Marvel's Wolverine.

🏆 Anime continues its global dominance as the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards draws a record-breaking 73 million votes. We break down the big winners, including My Hero Academia taking Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle winning Best Film.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:

• Little Brother starring John Cena and Eric André

📺 In our Review segment:

• Jason reviews The Boroughs

• Shawn reviews Tom Segura: Bad Thoughts Season 2

• Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on the final season of The Boys

🎧 All this and more on Issue #384 of The Comic Section Podcast!

In Issue #383 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.

🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of legendary voice actor Tom Kane, best known as the iconic narrator of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as the voices of Yoda, Admiral Yularen, and Professor Utonium from The Powerpuff Girls.

🎀 Warner Bros. officially reveals the creative team behind the upcoming Hello Kitty animated movie, with directors David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima leading the Sanrio adaptation set for 2028.

🧬 Marvel fans are buzzing as the X-Men ’97 Season 2 trailer leaks online, revealing major surprises including Apocalypse, Rama-Tut, X-Force, X-Factor, and more mutant madness.

🧪 FX officially orders Very Young Frankenstein to series, with Zach Galifianakis starring in the fresh comedic take inspired by the classic Mel Brooks film.

⚡ Sonic the Hedgehog 4 officially wraps filming as director Jeff Fowler gives fans their first look at Metal Sonic, teasing the franchise’s next major villain.

🏈 EA Sports also teases reveal announcements for Madden NFL 27 and College Football 27, signaling the next era of football gaming may be arriving sooner than expected.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview trailers and teasers for:

• Lanterns

• HOPE

📺 And in our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on Marvel Studios’ Punisher: One Last Kill.

🎧 All this and more on Issue #383 of The Comic Section Podcast!

If you’re into Marvel, gaming, animation, and blockbuster movie news, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

In Issue #382 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.

🦹 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss major DC Universe developments as Greg Mottola emerges as a leading contender to direct DC Studios’ upcoming Deathstroke & Bane movie. The project is still in early development, but excitement is already building around the iconic villains joining forces on the big screen.

⚖️ We also break down the legal drama surrounding Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as two South Florida police officers file a defamation lawsuit against their upcoming thriller The Rip, claiming the film used too many real-life details connected to a real 2016 case.

🚗 The Fast & Furious franchise is expanding in a huge way as Vin Diesel officially announces that multiple Fast & Furious TV series are in development for Peacock and Universal Television.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:

• Tony (Anthony Bourdain Biopic)

• Evil Dead Burn

• Rivals of Amziah King

• Cape Fear

• 72 Hours

📺 And in our Review segment:

• Jason and Shawn review Daredevil: Born Again Season 2

• Jason reviews Mortal Kombat 2

• Shawn reviews Netflix’s Man on Fire

🎧 All this and more on Issue #382 of The Comic Section Podcast!

If you’re into superhero movies, action franchises, and the latest entertainment headlines, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

In Issue #381 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.

🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of Roger Sweet, the legendary toy designer credited with creating the iconic He-Man action figure and helping launch He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. His work helped shape one of the biggest pop culture franchises of the 1980s.

🎮 We also discuss a shocking business move as GameStop makes a massive $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to create a serious competitor to giants like Amazon and Walmart.

🎬 Meanwhile, theater wars continue as IMAX Corporation publicly criticizes Disney’s new Infinity Vision branding for Avengers: Doomsday, calling it a “marketing play” amid growing competition for premium movie screens.

⚡ Kenneth Branagh also shares new ideas for a possible Thor 5, revealing he’d love to give Thor a more emotional “Logan-style” farewell story starring Chris Hemsworth.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview trailers and teasers for:

• Resident Evil

• Ted Lasso Season 4

• The Odyssey

📺 And in our Review segment, Shawn gives his thoughts on the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael.”

🎧 All this and more on Issue #381 of The Comic Section Podcast!

In Issue #380 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’ve got a special episode as we welcome guest host and friend of the show Calvin (aka “The Statue Fanatic”) to join the conversation! 🎙️

🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of legendary Marvel writer Gerry Conway, who has passed away at 73. Conway was the creative force behind iconic characters like the Punisher, Ms. Marvel, and unforgettable storylines like The Night Gwen Stacy Died. His impact on Marvel Comics—and the entire comic book industry—continues to be felt today.

🧬 Marvel animation fans have something to look forward to as X-Men ’97 Season 2 is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13, signaling the return of one of Marvel’s most beloved animated series.

🎮 Big moves in Hollywood as Michael B. Jordan teams up with Christopher McQuarrie for a Battlefield video game adaptation, bringing the massive multiplayer franchise to the big screen.

🦸‍♂️ Over at DC, James Gunn reveals that The Authority movie has been put on hold due to script and story concerns within the evolving DC Universe.

⚔️ Sony is also moving forward with a unique crossover as Brian Helgeland is set to write Django/Zorro, based on the comic series from Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:

• Spider-Noir

• House of the Dragon Season 3

• Jackass

📺 And in our Review segment:

• Shawn reviews Video Killed The Radio Star documentary

• Jason and Calvin break down the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael”

🎧 All this and more on Issue #380 of The Comic Section Podcast!

If you’re into Marvel history, movie news, gaming adaptations, and deep pop culture discussions, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

In Issue #379 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.

🍎 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we kick things off with major tech industry news as Tim Cook announces he is stepping down as CEO of Apple Inc. after 15 years, transitioning into the role of executive chairman. Apple’s next CEO will be John Ternus, a longtime engineer behind products like the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac.

🌴 Hollywood nostalgia returns as Miami Vice ’85 officially moves forward, with Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan confirmed to star as Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs. The film will dive into the glamour and corruption of 1980s Miami and is already building major hype.

⚔️ We also discuss A24 making one of its biggest bets yet with the upcoming Elden Ring movie, reportedly carrying a budget of over $100 million—making it the studio’s most expensive project ever. Alex Garland is set to write and direct the adaptation of the hit fantasy RPG.

🌙 Marvel fans may finally get what they’ve been waiting for as Oscar Isaac confirms talks surrounding a possible Midnight Sons project and reveals he’d love to see Moon Knight team up with Ghost Rider—possibly played by Ryan Gosling.

🕷️ Plus, Marvel’s new Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man series is officially bringing in Gwen Stacy for Season 2—but with a major twist, as she’ll debut as Spider-Gwen in an alternate timeline rather than the main MCU.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:

• Coyote vs ACME

• Clayface

• Super Troopers 3

• Idiots

📺 And in our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their full review of Invincible Season 4, breaking down the highs, the lows, and whether the season delivered.

🎧 All this and more on Issue #379 of The Comic Section Podcast!

If you’re into Marvel, gaming, blockbuster movies, and the latest entertainment headlines, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

In Issue #378 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.

🎬 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we kick things off with major Hollywood casting news as Bradley Cooper is set to write, direct, and star alongside Margot Robbie in the upcoming Ocean’s Eleven prequel, where they’ll portray the parents of Danny Ocean. The film will take audiences to a high-stakes heist set during the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix, with a release date set for 2027. We also touch on the possibility of another Ocean’s sequel that could bring back stars like George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

📉 We also discuss major industry changes as The Walt Disney Company continues companywide layoffs, impacting Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment, with cuts across multiple departments including film, TV, and visual development.

🎟️ In a landmark legal ruling, Live Nation Entertainment has been declared an illegal monopoly by a federal jury, a decision that could reshape the live entertainment and ticketing industry.

📢 Hollywood is also pushing back against consolidation, as over 1,000 industry professionals—including Jane Fonda, Joaquin Phoenix, and Mark Ruffalo—signed an open letter opposing a proposed Warner Bros.–Paramount merger.

🐉 Meanwhile, fans of Westeros get a big update as a Game of Thrones movie has a working title: Aegon’s Conquest, which will explore the origins of the Iron Throne and the rise of Aegon Targaryen.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:

• Street Fighter

• Godzilla Minus Zero

• Passenger

• Mortal Kombat 2 (Red Trailer)

• Insidious: Out of the Further

📺 And in our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their latest thoughts on new episodes of:

• Daredevil

• The Boys

• Invincible

🎧 All this and more on Issue #378 of The Comic Section Podcast!

If you’re into movies, TV, and breaking entertainment news, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

In Issue #377 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.

🧬 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we kick things off with major Marvel news as Jake Schreier confirms that the upcoming X-Men film is just the beginning, with multiple movies already being discussed as part of Marvel Studios’ long-term mutant franchise plan.

🎮 We also discuss major changes at Sony Pictures Entertainment, which is laying off hundreds of employees while shifting its focus toward video game adaptations, anime, and next-generation content.

🧟 Marvel fans have something new to look forward to as Marvel Zombies is officially returning for Season 2, with Marvel Studios teasing a shocking new direction for the animated series.

🎤 We also talk about the upcoming Netflix documentary featuring the final interview from wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, where he reflects on his legacy and hints at long-buried secrets in Real American.

👁️ Horror fans get an update from James Wan, who confirms his long-awaited Call of Cthulhu adaptation is still in development, though the ambitious Lovecraftian project remains difficult to bring to life.

🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers for:

• The Invite (A24)

• Punisher: One Last Kill

🎮 And in our Review segment, Jason and Shawn share their thoughts on The Super Mario Bros Galaxy Movie, breaking down whether the highly anticipated sequel lives up to the hype.

🎧 All this and more on Issue #377 of The Comic Section Podcast!

If you’re into Marvel, horror, gaming, and the latest pop culture headlines, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.