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In this conversation, the hosts discuss the news of Shang-Chi's role being reduced in future Avengers movies. They express their disappointment with Shang-Chi's portrayal in his solo movie and speculate on the reasons behind his reduced role. They also draft their lineup for the Avengers in future movies, focusing on legacy characters and expressing skepticism about the franchise's success without the original Avengers. They discuss the challenges of bringing together characters with no existing chemistry and the importance of audience popularity for new characters.

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the reveal that Robert Downey Jr. will play Victor Von Doom in the upcoming Avengers movies. They express their disappointment and desire to see someone else in the role, as they don't want to be distracted by the memory of Tony Stark. They speculate on the storyline's direction and the possibility of Doom being a masked character. They also discuss the financial aspects of Downey's involvement and his power in shaping the character. They question whether Kevin Feige and the Russo Brothers can give him notes or if they are at his mercy. They also touch on the potential for a new and true Victor Von Doom to return in the future. Overall, they express their concerns and hopes for the portrayal of Doom and the future of the MCU.

The hosts discuss Amazon's acquisition of the rights to make a live-action Voltron film. They express excitement about the potential for a high-budget production and the opportunity to see Voltron on the big screen. They also discuss their casting choices for the main characters and emphasize the importance of staying true to Voltron's original design and story. They express their hope that the film will not occur on Earth and stress the need for epic action scenes and iconic catchphrases.

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In this conversation, the hosts discuss DC's recent announcements, including the trailer for Creature Commandos and the Batman TV series. They also speculate on the potential moves David Zaslav, the head of Warner Bros. Discovery, might make to improve the company's financial situation. The hosts debated the value of DC's IP and the possibility of selling it to companies like Amazon or Apple. They also emphasize the importance of the upcoming Superman movie in determining the future of the DC universe.

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The hosts discuss the recent announcements from Marvel at Comic-Con, including the return of the Russo brothers to direct Avengers 5 and 6, with Robert Downey Jr. returning as the villain, Doom. They expressed mixed feelings about this decision, with concerns about the portrayal of Doom and the overshadowing of other potential actors. They also discuss the announcements of the Fantastic Four movie, the Thunderbolts series, and the upcoming Captain America 4. They speculate on the future of the DC universe and the potential sale of DC IP to Amazon.

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In this conversation, the hosts discuss their thoughts on the movie Deadpool and share their opinions on various aspects, such as the action sequences, comedic moments, and cameos. They also talk about the audience's reactions and the film's overall entertainment value. The conversation revolves around the movie Deadpool and Wolverine, discussing its box office performance, rewatchability, impact on the MCU, and the franchise's future. The hosts agree that the movie is entertaining and meets their expectations, but it is not a lasting classic. They discuss the potential impact of the movie on the MCU and the need for a new, innovative film to revitalize the franchise. They also touch on the challenges of the multiverse concept and the importance of reinventing characters and storylines.

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In this conversation, the hosts discuss the possibility of a Hal Jordan and John Stewart Green Lantern series on HBO. They share their own lists of actors they think would be a good fit for the roles. Some of the actors mentioned include Lionel Boyce, Bradley Cooper, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sterling K. Brown, and Patrick Dempsey. They also discuss the importance of finding actors who can portray the cocky and commanding presence of Hal Jordan and the tough and believable soldier persona of John Stewart.

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The hosts discuss the trailer for Cap 4 and share their thoughts on various aspects of the movie. They express concern with Harrison Ford's portrayal of Thunderbolt Ross and discuss the calls for Anthony Mackie's character to receive the super soldier serum. They also question the decision to reveal Red Hulk in the trailer and express concerns about the number of characters in the movie. The hosts speculate about the impact of leaked Disney Slack and invite viewers to share their thoughts on the trailer.