The Comic Section Podcast

It’s spooky season on The Comic Section Podcast! 🩸 In honor of Halloween, guest hosts Sean and Melissa Connell sink their teeth into a blood-soaked countdown of pop culture’s Top 5 Best and Worst Vampire Movies! 🦇

From timeless classics that defined the genre to laughable flops that deserve to stay buried, we dissect what makes a vampire flick truly iconic (or hilariously bad).

💀 So grab your garlic, sharpen your stakes, and get ready for a fang-tastic episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of Halloween spirit.

🎧 Tune in… if you dare!

On Issue #352 of The Comic Section Podcast, we pay our respects to two cultural icons — the legendary actress Diane Keaton 🕊️ and the soul music pioneer D’Angelo 🎶 — whose artistry left a timeless mark on film and music.

Then we break down this week’s major entertainment stories straight from New York Comic Con and beyond:

• ⚡ Marvel Television brings major updates on Daredevil: Born Again, Wonder Man, and X-Men ’97!
  

• 💥 Invincible Season 4 gets a release date and new villain Thragg (voiced by Lee Pace)!
  

• 🎬 Tron: Ares flops hard with just $33.5M against a $180M budget — is the franchise officially short-circuited?
  

• 🚀 Jim Carrey in talks to star in The Jetsons live-action reboot for Warner Bros.
  

• 🎧 Netflix x Spotify team up for an unprecedented video podcast partnership bringing shows like The Rewatchables and Dissect to both platforms!
  In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out new trailers for Wonder Man, Send Help, and Amazon Prime’s Bat-Fam.

Finally, in our Review segment, Jason gives his take on Peacemaker Season 2, while Ant reviews One Battle After Another.

🎧 It’s a jam-packed episode blending nostalgia, breaking news, and honest reviews — tune in and geek out!

On Issue #351 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by paying tribute to the late Kimberly Hébert Gregory, beloved for her roles in Vice Principals and Kevin (Probably) Saves the World. 💐

Then, we dive into a week packed with major entertainment shifts and industry surprises:

• 🎮 Electronic Arts gets acquired for a record-breaking $55 billion — the biggest private equity deal in history.
  

• 📺 Hulu is officially ending as a standalone service, merging fully into Disney+ by 2026.
  

• 💪 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s The Smashing Machine becomes the lowest box office opening of his career.
  

• 🎨 Axis Studios, the acclaimed animation house behind Eyes of Wakanda, has officially filed for bankruptcy.
  

• 🔥 Michael Mann’s Heat 2 finds a new home at United Artists with major producers onboard — and rumors swirl around DiCaprio, Driver, and Butler joining the cast!
  In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out new trailers for The Witcher Season 4, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Lastly, in our Review segment, Shawn gives his chilling take on Monster: The Ed Gein Story. 👀

🎧 Tune in for this week’s mix of movie mayhem, pop culture news, and honest reviews!

On Issue #350 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by honoring the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, the trailblazing primatologist who changed the world’s understanding of chimpanzees.

Then we dive into the biggest headlines shaking up entertainment and gaming:

• 🎮 Electronic Arts acquired in a record-breaking $55 billion deal, the largest private equity buyout in history.
  

• 🍩 The Simpsons Movie 2 confirmed with a 2027 release date and a nostalgic poster reveal.
  

• ⚔️ Highlander remake adds Jeremy Irons as a new villain alongside Henry Cavill and Dave Bautista.
  

• 🎤 Marvel x Mass Appeal announce The Legend Has It…, a limited-edition comic book series honoring hip-hop icons like Nas, Ghostface Killah, and Slick Rick.
  

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we break down trailers for The Carpenter’s Son, Frankenstein, and Black Phone 2.

Finally, in our Review segment, Jason reviews Marvel Zombies while Shawn reviews Barbarian.

🎧 Tune in for news, reviews, and deep dives into pop culture’s biggest stories!

On this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we’ve got some big news straight from the Spider-Verse! 🕷️ Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has swung up its release date to June 18, 2027, just in time for Father’s Day and Juneteenth. Plus, Marvin Jones III joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tombstone!

We also dive into the Cliffhanger reboot starring Pierce Brosnan and Lily James, and Kenan Thompson’s new project developing a biopic on wrestling legend “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Ooooh yeah! 💪

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we break down trailers for Marvel’s Wolverine, The Mandalorian and Grogu, That Hand That Rocks the Cradle, and HBO’s Welcome to Derry. 🎬

And in our review segment, we give quick takes on Alien Earth, Marvel Zombies, episode 6 of Peacemaker, and the first 3 episodes of Gen V! 🎧🔥

Tune in now!

On Issue #348 of The Comic Section Podcast, we pay our respects to legendary actor Robert Redford, who passed away at 89. Guest host Melissa shares her thoughts on this year’s Emmy Awards before we dive into major entertainment headlines!

Universal sets a 2027 release date for the Miami Vice movie reboot, Brad Pitt’s F1 sparks sequel talks, and Scholastic launches its very own family streaming service. Plus, Paramount-Skydance eyes Warner Bros. Discovery in what could become a Hollywood bidding war, and Kenan Thompson helps revive the cult slasher Sleepaway Camp.

In our Coming Soon segment, we preview trailers for Anaconda, Splinter Cell: Death Watch, and The Witcher Season 4. Don’t miss this packed episode full of nostalgia, big moves, and bold reboots!

In this special Ringside Edition of The Comic Section Podcast, Jason is joined by wrestling enthusiasts Sean and Melissa Connell as guest hosts! 💥

We dive into the latest buzz in the wrestling world, starting with Heartbreaker by Jensen Parker — a second-chance pro-wrestling romance hitting shelves October 14, 2025. Then, we break down all the hottest WWE updates:

• WWE teaming with ESPN for upcoming PLE events like Wrestlepalooza 📺
  

• The shocking releases of Karrion Kross and Scarlett 😱
  

• The long-awaited return of AJ Lee 🙌
  

• Ticket costs, streaming changes & WWE’s partnership with Netflix’s Unreal 🎬
  

• Are WWE storylines getting stale? Is the company losing its moral edge? 🤔
  

Plus, we wrap things up with a hilarious game of F…Marry…Kill (Wrestling Edition) that you won’t want to miss!

Tune in now for Issue #347 and step inside the ring with us! 🏆🎙️

On this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin with a heartfelt tribute to Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene (Dances With Wolves), who has passed away at 73.

In our Headlines:

• James Gunn reveals Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to Superman, hitting theaters July 9, 2027.
  

• Sophie Turner confirmed as Lara Croft in Amazon’s Tomb Raider series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
  

• Sam Raimi producing a remake of the horror classic Magic.
  

• Paramount & Activision team up for a live-action Call of Duty movie.
  In our Coming Soon segment, we check out trailers for Marvel Zombies, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and VHS: Halloween.

And in our Reviews: Jason covers the first two episodes of DC’s Peacemaker, while Ant reviews Caught Stealing, Toxic Avenger, Thunderbolts, and Highest 2 Lowest!

Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and all things nerd culture!

In Issue #345 of The Comic Section Podcast, the team dives into a packed week of pop culture news!

🔥 Breaking News/Headlines:

• Cobra Kai creators take on a Knight Rider movie at Universal.
  Director Chris Columbus questions HBO’s Harry Potter remake.
  Jackie Chan’s stunt team joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day!
  New looks at Mortal Kombat II’s Scorpion & Baraka.
  Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters smashes records as the most-watched movie ever.
  Coming Soon/Previews: Trailers for Play Dirty, The Lowdown, and Splinter Cell: Deathwatch.

⭐ Reviews:

• Jason reviews Weapons & the TMNT 35th Anniversary Movie.
  

• Shawn reviews America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys & Netflix’s Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser.
  

👉 Tune in now for Issue #345 and catch up on all the latest headlines, previews, and reviews from the world of movies, TV, gaming, and geek culture!

Issue #344 is packed with major entertainment news! 🎬 Regina Hall & Anna Faris reunite with the Wayans Brothers for a brand-new Scary Movie! 🚨 Broken Lizard begins filming Super Troopers 3 with some exciting new cast members. 🎮 Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in the U.S. starting August 21. 🤼 WWE makes the jump to ESPN sooner than expected with the first Wrestlepalooza! Plus, the Duffer Brothers leave Netflix for a massive Paramount deal.

In our Coming Soon/Previews, we check out trailers for Good Boy and Fallout Season 2.

And in Reviews, Ant & Shawn share their thoughts on Weapons, while Jason reviews season 3 of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder!

Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and everything geek culture!