The Comic Section Podcast

A brand-new year means brand-new rankings and massive Marvel news! 🎬🔥

In Issue #363 of The Comic Section Podcast, Jason and Shawn kick off the new year by counting down their Top 5 Movies and TV Shows of 2025, highlighting the biggest hits, surprises, and standouts that defined the year in pop culture.

We also dive into the latest Avengers: Doomsday teasers, breaking down the buzz around Chris Evans’ rumored return, Thor’s role in the MCU’s future, and the potential leak of an X-Men Doomsday teaser featuring James Marsden’s Cyclops.

To wrap things up, Jason shares his full review of Avatar: Fire and Ash and whether James Cameron delivers another cinematic spectacle.

It’s a packed episode filled with rankings, theories, and hype—tune in and start the year off geeked up! 🎧🔥

This week on The Comic Section Podcast – Issue #362, Jason, Ant, and Shawn return with another packed episode full of industry shake-ups, casting surprises, and streaming battles!

We begin by paying our respects to James Ransone, known for The Wire and IT: Chapter Two, who has passed away at age 46.

In Breaking News & Headlines, we discuss:

🩸 Blumhouse & Atomic Monster hit $1 BILLION worldwide in 2025 – a record year of horror dominance! 🧠 Lars Eidinger officially cast as Brainiac in James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow! 🍸 James Bond films are heading to Netflix, despite Amazon owning the franchise. 🚫 YouTube TERMINATES two massive AI movie-trailer channels for misleading content.

Then in our Coming Soon/Preview Segment, we react to new trailers for:

🎥 The Digger 🎥 The Odyssey

And to wrap things up, in our Review Segment:

⭐ Ant reviews Avatar: Fire and Ash ⭐ Shawn shares thoughts on IT: Welcome to Derry – Season One

🎧 Horror wins big, DC casts a major villain, streaming platforms fight over Bond, and AI content finally hits consequences. Tune in for debate, laughs, and deep-dive discussion!

This week on The Comic Section Podcast, we open the show by paying our respects to legendary director and actor Rob Reiner and character actor Peter Greene, honoring their lasting impact on film and television.

In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, Hollywood as we know it faces massive shifts. The Academy Awards are officially moving to YouTube beginning in 2029, marking a historic change as the Oscars will stream free worldwide once ABC’s long-running deal expires. We break down what this means for the future of live events, television, and streaming.

We also dive into a copyright lawsuit against Disney and James Cameron, as a 3D animator claims Avatar: The Way of Water borrowed elements from his sci-fi story. Is this a serious threat to one of cinema’s biggest franchises, or another Hollywood legal showdown?

Plus, the streaming wars escalate as Warner Bros. Discovery officially rejects Paramount’s $30-per-share acquisition offer, doubling down on its Netflix deal and igniting debate over the future of the entertainment industry.

And in a surprising tech move, Instagram launches a TV app, bringing Reels to the big screen—changing how short-form content is consumed at home.

🎬 Coming Soon / Preview Segment:

• Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day
  

• Street Fighter
  

• Primate
  

📺 Review Segment:

• Jason reviews IT: Welcome to Derry – Season One
  It’s a packed episode full of industry shakeups, legal drama, and pop-culture conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Tune in now and join the discussion!

On this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast, Ant and Shawn make their long-awaited return after the Thanksgiving break, and the crew jumps straight into a packed show of major news, trailers, and reviews.

We begin by paying our respects to Jeff Garcia, the beloved voice actor best known as Sheen from Jimmy Neutron, who has sadly passed away at the age of 50. We reflect on his legacy and impact on animation and pop culture.

In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we dive into one of the biggest Hollywood shake-ups in years as Netflix and Paramount go head-to-head over Warner Bros. Discovery, putting the future of HBO, DC, Looney Tunes, and more in question. We also react to James Gunn unveiling a new Supergirl poster and teaser preview, and break down the mysterious first poster teasing Steven Spielberg’s secretive UFO film, complete with an ominous tagline that has fans speculating.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out upcoming trailers and teasers from Supergirl, The Boys, and Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2.

Finally, in our Review segment:

• Jason reviews Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
  

• Shawn reviews Netflix’s Splinter Cell and Sean Combs: The Reckoning
  

• Ant reviews Netflix’s Frankenstein and Kill Bill: The Last Chapter – Yuki’s Revenge
  It’s a full episode loaded with industry drama, superhero hype, and plenty of must-watch reviews — tune in!

Get ready for another hard-hitting Ringside Edition of The Comic Section Podcast! This week, Jason tags in wrestling experts Sean and Melissa Connell to break down their epic trip to WrestleCade 2025. They share insider tips on wrestling convention etiquette, fan behavior, respecting women in the industry, presale merch strategies, and more.

Next, the trio dives into the heated reactions surrounding this year’s WWE Survivor Series: War Games. Should WWE even keep War Games as a PLE? Or is it time for AEW to take the cage and run with it?

We also discuss why supporting all wrestling promotions matters—from AEW and MLW to 4th Rope and rising independents. Plus: major news as TNA signs a TV deal with AMC, big guests announced for the upcoming Central Carolina Comic Con, and WWE prepares to officially leave Peacock by year’s end.

It’s wrestling news, real conversations, and plenty of passionate debate. Tune in! 🎧🔥

On Issue #358 of The Comic Section Podcast, Jason is joined by family guest hosts Tony and Bobby a.k.a. BC for a wild, hilarious, and packed episode!

In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we kick things off with absolute chaos as Netflix crashes worldwide during the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1. Fans couldn’t wait — and apparently the servers couldn’t either!

Next, we dive into Quentin Tarantino’s fiery takedown of The Hunger Games, as he accuses the franchise of ripping off the 2000 Japanese cult classic Battle Royale. Tarantino held nothing back… and we have thoughts.

We also break down the massive early box office projections for Avatar: Fire and Ash, which is lighting up tracking with a projected $110M+ opening weekend. James Cameron might be ready to rule December again.

PLUS — Shōgun Season 2 officially starts production with new and returning cast members revealed! We talk about the ten-year time jump, the returning stars, and what fans can expect when the historical epic returns to FX and Hulu.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we react to new trailers from: 🔥 Sony Animation’s GOAT (from producer Stephen Curry) 🗡️ Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 🔪 A potential new Friday the 13th series

And finally, Tony and BC give their review of the magic-filled sequel Now You See Me: Now You Don't!

Press play and join the family for laughs, debates, and all things pop culture. Tune in!

Jason is riding solo for Issue #357 and bringing you all the biggest stories shaking up movies, gaming, and pop culture!

We kick things off with the first official images from Sony and Nintendo’s upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie! Fans finally get their first look at Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, suited up in full Hylian gear as they stand in sweeping, lush fields straight out of Hyrule. Directed by Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes filmmaker Wes Ball, this long-awaited adaptation hits theaters May 7, 2027.

Then… the SnyderVerse crowd is back at it again! With Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund reportedly backing a $70 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, #RestoreTheSnyderVerse is trending once more. While a sale wouldn’t necessarily change the DC Studios leadership of James Gunn & Peter Safran, fans are convinced this could bring Zack Snyder back into the fold — and the internet is on fire.

We also dive into the first images and updates on the new Jumanji film as production officially begins with returning stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan — this time thrown into a whole new world of chaos and creatures!

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, Jason breaks down fresh new trailers for: 🎥 Project Hail Mary 🎥 Fallout Season 2 🎥 The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

And to wrap it all up, Jason gives his review of Netflix’s The Last Samurai Standing.

🔥 Tune in for all the news, all the nerd talk, and all the hype — only on The Comic Section Podcast!

Jason’s flying solo this week — but he’s packed with major updates and hot takes from across the entertainment world! 🔥

In this week’s Breaking News/Headlines: 🎮 GTA VI gets delayed (again) — and it could cost Rockstar a staggering $60 million. Will this be worth the wait?

🖤 The next Black Panther movie reportedly titled “Shadows of Wakanda” promises to explore Shuri’s rise as one of the nation’s greatest leaders.

🎬 James Van Der Beek auctions his Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues props to help with cancer treatment — fans rally behind him.

🍦 Horror master Eli Roth returns with a chilling new movie, Ice Cream Man, turning summer treats into terror. 👽 Alien: Earth renewed for Season 2 as creator Noah Hawley inks a massive multi-year deal with FX and Disney!

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, Jason checks out fresh trailers for: 🚀 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 💄 The Devil Wears Prada 2 🧸 Toy Story 5

🎧 Tune in for solo commentary, sharp insights, and a full dose of pop culture in Issue #356 of The Comic Section Podcast!

This week, Jason is joined by a classic guest from the early days — Calvin a.k.a. The Statue Fanatic from YouTube! 💥 Together, they dive deep into a stacked week of entertainment news, nostalgia, and pop culture chaos.

In our Breaking News/Headlines segment: 🪦 Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz reunite for another Mummy adventure — with the Radio Silence team (Ready or Not, Scream) at the helm! 🛸 Is Star Trek 4 officially dead? A new report suggests Paramount has abandoned the Pine/Quinto cast for a total reboot. 🎬 AMC Theatres posts a $298 million loss, despite big titles like Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth. 💣 Lionsgate makes major moves — acquiring rights to Rambo and The Expendables! 🎙️ Netflix pushes deeper into the video podcast world, setting its sights on creators in 2026.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers for: 👻 Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 🔪 Scream 7 🎤 Michael — the Michael Jackson biopic ⚡ Percy Jackson & the Olympians

Lastly, Calvin gives his firsthand experience from New York Comic Con, including the Mass Appeal x Marvel “Legend Has It” panel and the inspiring creators of Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls.

🎧 Tune in for laughs, insight, and geek greatness in Issue #355 of The Comic Section Podcast!

This week on The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with a powerhouse lineup of entertainment news! 💥

We kick things off with Robert Kirkman’s Skybound teaming up with Hasbro Entertainment to launch the Energon Universe — an epic adult animated crossover uniting Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals! 🚀

Then, we dive into the latest headlines: 🎀 Hello Kitty finally hits the big screen in 2028! 📺 Major layoffs shake up Amazon and Paramount. 🎮 Microsoft drops hints that the next Xbox could play PlayStation games via Steam?! 💰 And yes, the console wars just got a lot more interesting.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers for Stranger Things Season 5, Last Samurai Standing, Crime 101, and Troll 2! Finally, in the Review Segment, Shawn gives his take on Gen V Season 2, and Jason reviews IT: Welcome to Derry! 🎈

🎧 Grab your popcorn, your controller, and your caffeine — it’s time for another jam-packed issue of The Comic Section Podcast!