The Comic Section Podcast

In Issue #333 of The Comic Section Podcast:

We begin by paying our respects to Jonathan Joss, the beloved voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill, who tragically passed away at 59.

In the Breaking News:

• Lionsgate x AI: Is Hollywood ready for AI-generated content? We break down the controversial deal with Runway.
  

• Warner Bros. Uprising: Shareholders vote against CEO David Zaslav’s $52M pay—what does it mean for WBD’s future?
  

• Denzel Washington’s Wisdom: Michael B. Jordan reveals the career advice that’s keeping him a box office success.
  

• Blumhouse Gets Bloody: Blumhouse is acquiring the Saw franchise—what this means for the future of horror.
  

• Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Returns with a tech twist: Tomatoes vs. AI? We’re in!
  

In our Coming Soon/Preview Segment, we break down trailers for:

• Wicked For Good
  

• Black Phone 2
  

• Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein
  

And in our Review Segment:

• Fear Street: Prom Queen, Mob Land, Bad Thoughts, Shin Ultraman, Love, Death & Robots Season 4, and The Rehearsal.
  

Tune in for pop culture updates, honest takes, and passionate fandom!

In Issue #332 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin with heavy hearts as we pay tribute to two legendary figures: Peter David, iconic writer behind The Incredible Hulk, has passed away at 68, and Eric Legrand, the beloved French voice of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z, has died at 66.

Then in BREAKING NEWS: Marvel and DC are joining forces for the first time in over two decades with a Batman/Deadpool crossover! We break down what to expect from this historic comic book event.

Plus, The Penguin showrunner teases more Batman spin-offs, MAX removes The Powerpuff Girls, and EA cancels the Black Panther game following the closure of Cliffhanger Games.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we take a look at trailers for Caught Stealing (starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Bad Bunny, and more) and Good Fortune (featuring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer).

And in our Reviews: Jason gives his take on Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, while Ant shares his thoughts on Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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🎙️ New Episode Alert!

We pay tribute to Cheers legend George Wendt, who passed away at 76. Plus, big casting news for Legendary’s Street Fighter movie, Marvel delays Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars, and BOOM! Studios comics are leaving digital libraries soon.

Also: A live-action Elden Ring movie is in the works from A24 and Alex Garland!

🔥 Trailer previews: IT: Welcome to Derry, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Predator: Killer of Killers 🎬 Reviews: Thunderbolts, Apothecary Diaries, and Grand Theft Hamlet

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On this week’s all-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin our Breaking News segment with a heartfelt tribute to hardcore wrestling legend Terry Brunk, better known as Sabu, who has passed away at the age of 60. We reflect on his legendary career, from his extreme battles in ECW to his appearances in WWE, WCW, TNA, and New Japan Pro Wrestling.

We then dive into major entertainment headlines, including Warner Bros. Discovery's surprise decision to rebrand Max back to HBO Max, acknowledging the strength of the HBO name just two years after dropping it. Plus, Krysten Ritter is officially returning as Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, joining Charlie Cox in the expanding MCU.

Also revealed this week: our first look at Nicolas Cage in the live-action Spider-Noir series for Prime Video. Cage dons the trench coat and fedora once more to bring this gritty 1930s Spider-Man to life in a new series set to premiere in 2026.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we break down trailers from Marvel Studios’ Ironheart and DC Studios’ Superman, both generating major buzz.

And to wrap things up, Ant and Jason share their quick reviews of shows they're currently watching, including HBO Max’s Lazarus and Common Side Effects.

Don’t miss this packed episode—tune in now to stay in the know with The Comic Section Podcast!

On this week’s all-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re diving into some of the biggest headlines shaking up the world of entertainment!

In our Breaking News segment:

Warner Bros. execs react to James Gunn’s Superman! Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca shared their glowing thoughts after seeing an early cut of the highly anticipated reboot, praising Gunn’s heartfelt approach and confirming major marketing is on the way. With David Corenswet as Superman and a stacked cast, we break down what their reaction means for the DCU’s future.Netflix is going full TikTok… and AI-powered. The streaming giant is unveiling a major app redesign that includes short-form, TikTok-style video previews and an upgraded AI-enhanced search engine. We discuss what these changes mean for your viewing experience and how it reflects the future of streaming content.Trump proposes 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. The former president is making headlines again with a shocking statement about taxing non-U.S. films — a move that could have massive effects on Hollywood’s global output. We break down what’s real, what’s political theater, and what it could mean for movie lovers.John Wick 5 is coming — but not how you think. Director Chad Stahelski confirms the next film won’t continue the High Table storyline. Instead, we’re getting a completely new story for John Wick. We discuss what that might look like, and how the franchise could reinvent itself.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment:

We share our first impressions on new trailers for:

On this week’s all-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with a jam-packed show full of breaking news, previews, and reviews!

In our Breaking News/Headlines segment:DC’s Sgt. Rock movie is not canceled — just postponed! We break down the latest report from Deadline, which clarifies that the film, starring Colin Farrell and directed by Luca Guadagnino, will now begin filming next summer due to pre-production delays and location challenges in Europe.
Road House 2 is officially happening! Director Guy Ritchie is stepping in to helm the sequel to Amazon MGM’s streaming smash, with Jake Gyllenhaal returning as Dalton.
Has WWE's Liv Morgan landed her first major acting role? Rumors were swirling that it could be a superhero film — maybe even Spider-Gwen — but new reports suggest she's been cast in a dramatic project that’s being compared to Everything Everywhere All At Once and The Raid. We break it all down.
Meanwhile, J.K. Simmons is reportedly back as J. Jonah Jameson in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day! We talk about what that might mean for the MCU's next chapter of Spidey stories.Coming Soon/Trailer Previews:

We give our first impressions on trailers for:

"Wrestlemania 41 Breakdown, NXT Stand & Deliver Reactions, and a Hilarious Bella Twins Story!"

On this week’s brand-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re stepping into the squared circle! 🎙️🤼‍♂️ We’re joined by special guests and wrestling enthusiasts Sean and Melissa Connell to break down all the action from WWE’s Wrestlemania 41 and NXT’s Stand and Deliver, both live from Las Vegas!

In this episode:

• We share our favorite matches and moments from Wrestlemania 41 and Stand & Deliver.
  

• We dive deep into the storylines that built up to Wrestlemania and what had us the most hyped.
  

• We lay out our predictions for future feuds and title runs coming out of the biggest weekend in wrestling!
  

Plus, Melissa shares a hilarious story about how attending a romantic novel convention led to her indirectly connecting with The Bella Twins, resulting in plenty of laughs and unexpected wrestling talk!

Whether you're a longtime wrestling fan or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, you won't want to miss this one. Tune in and join the fun on The Comic Section Podcast! 🎧🔥

On this week’s brand-new episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re joined by our good friend and guest host Shawn from the popular business Wicked Waffles! 🧇🔥 Get ready for a loaded episode full of monster-sized news, comic book crossovers, and long-awaited TV returns!

Breaking News/Headlines:Sam Neill enters the MonsterVerse! The Jurassic Park legend joins the cast of the next Godzilla x Kong film, alongside Delroy Lindo, Kaitlyn Dever, and Jack O’Connell.
Daredevil: Born Again gets a season 2 premiere date! Showrunner Dario Scardapane confirms the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen will return to Disney+ in March 2026.
Superman and the Fantastic Four team up again… in comics! The 1999 crossover is getting its first reprint in Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All, hitting shelves July 2, 2025, just in time for the “Summer of Superman.”
Duck Dodgers returns to Cartoon Network for the first time in 20 years! The classic animated series will air as part of a special event starting May 4th at 12PM EST.

Coming Soon/Preview Segment:We break down fresh trailers for:

• 28 Years Later
  

• Fantastic Four: First Steps
  

  Review Segment:Rigel reviews The Minecraft Movie
  Jason reviews The Amateur
  And a full team-up review from Ant, Jason, and Shawn of Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 — does it live up to the hype or miss the mark?
  Don’t miss this stacked episode of The Comic Section Podcast! Tune in, geek out, and grab some waffles while you’re at it! 🎙️🦇🔥

On this week’s brand-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re diving into the biggest headlines shaking up the nerd world!

• Nintendo delays Switch 2 U.S. pre-orders due to Trump-era tariffs and shifting market conditions. While the U.S. must wait for a new pre-order date, the console's June 5, 2025 release remains unchanged.
  

• Robert Pattinson may join Dune: Messiah as the mysterious villain Scytale, a Face Dancer and key antagonist from Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi sequel.
  

• James Cameron embraces AI for filmmaking, hoping to cut costs without cutting staff. The legendary director joins Stability AI’s board and aims to integrate AI into VFX workflows.
  

• The Last of Us gets an early renewal! HBO greenlights Season 3 ahead of Season 2's premiere on April 13, with showrunners planning to stretch Part II into multiple seasons.
  

We preview trailers for:

• Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu, June 6)
  

• TRON: ARES (In theaters October 10)
  

• Love, Death & Robots: Season 4 (Netflix, May 15)
  

• Jason reviews the much-anticipated Minecraft Movie — does it mine comedy gold or dig itself a creative hole?
  All this and more on another packed episode of The Comic Section Podcast! Tune in and stay geeked up! 🎮🎬🕷️

On this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by paying tribute to the legendary Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone, and The Doors, who passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia.

• Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse sets a release date for June 4, 2027, with a first look unveiled at CinemaCon.
  

• Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially announced as the title for the fourth Tom Holland Spidey film, teasing ties to the infamous One More Day storyline from Marvel Comics.
  

• We recap other big CinemaCon 2025 reveals including:
  

• M3GAN 2.0
  

• A John Wick animated prequel
  

• Now You See Me: Now You Don't
  

• The highly anticipated Legend of Zelda live-action movie
  

• Nintendo officially unveils the Switch 2, priced at $449.99, launching June 5, 2025. Pre-orders begin April 9!
  

• We preview trailers for Karate Kid Legends and One Battle After Another!
  

• Rigel reviews Common Side Effects and the new Hunger Games prequel novel, Sunrise on the Reaping.
  

• Jason reviews A24’s horror hit Talk to Me.
  

Don’t miss this jam-packed episode full of nostalgia, news, and nerdy goodness — tune in now! 🎙🔥