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On this special Comicast One-Shot, Michael is joined by entertainment journalist Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, The Illuminerdi, and Geeks of Color to discuss the footage that Disney/Marvel, Lionsgate, WB, Paramount, and Universal showcased at this year's event. The pair dive into each studio's presentation. Listen as Chalice gives her picks on what stood out from each studio presenation, who she thought won this year's event, what she saw of Joker, Captain America, Deadpool, and more, plus what she knows about the whole thing with that promotional Deadpool & Wolverine cup that gave us our first look at Hugh Jackman in the Wolverine suit. All that and more on this special edition of Comicast! Follow Chalice on Twitter and Instagram, @HeyChalice. Also check out her latest film/TV coverage by visiting her website Reel Movie Junkie or subscribing to the Reel Movie Junkie YouTube channel, @ReelMovieJunkie.ICYMI: Comicast is returning to Comicpalooza this year! The convention is happening May 24th through the 26th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. Make sure to stay up to date with the latest guests announcements by following Comicpalooza on social media! They're at @Comicpalooza on Twitter and YouTube and @HoustonComicpalooza on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. To buy passes or photos/autographs visit comicpalooza.com. Comicast will be podcasting live from the event once again at TBA day/time, keep listening to Comicast to stay up to date on when the podcast will be taking place at Comicpalooza and if the guys will be involved in any other panels.  Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:33)How Chalice got started in entertainment journalism - (00:02:55)What is CinemaCon? - (00:04:43)WB's Presentation: Joker 2, Mickey 17, & More - (00:07:26)Universal's Presentation: Nosferatu, Wicked, & More - (00:17:10)Paramount's Presentation: Gladiator 2, Transformers One, Sonic 3, & More - (00:24:30)Lionsgate's Presentation: Ballerina, In The Grey, & More - (00:38:14)Disney & Marvel's Presentation: Captain America, Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, & More - (00:46:14)What Needs to Change with Marvel? - (01:15:24)Goodbyes - (01:27:23)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

On today's issue of Comicast, Jong and Michael dive into a spoiler discussion about Monkey Man now that Jong has seen the movie, Michael gives his non-spoiler thoughts on the new Alex Garland film Civil War, and the guys dive into a full spoiler discussion about episode 5 of X-Men '97. The guys also get a report on the Captain America and Deadpool footage shown at CinemaCon from entertainment journalist Chalice Williams of The Illuminerdi, Reel Movie Junkie, and Geeks of Color. Listen to Chalice and Michael's full CinemaCon discussion on the special Comicast One-Shot that released alongside issue 533. Follow Chalice on Twitter and Instagram, @HeyChalice. Also check out her latest film/TV coverage by visiting her website Reel Movie Junkie or subscribing to the Reel Movie Junkie YouTube channel, @ReelMovieJunkie.ICYMI: Comicast is returning to Comicpalooza this year! The convention is happening May 24th through the 26th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. Make sure to stay up to date with the latest guests announcements by following Comicpalooza on social media! They're at @Comicpalooza on Twitter and YouTube and @HoustonComicpalooza on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. To buy passes or photos/autographs visit comicpalooza.com. Comicast will be podcasting live from the event once again at TBA day/time, keep listening to Comicast to stay up to date on when the podcast will be taking place at Comicpalooza and if the guys will be involved in any other panels.  Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37)Comicast is back at Comicpalooza 2024 - (00:05:16)Monkey Man Spoiler Review - (00:09:15)Civil War Non-Spoiler Review - (00:26:45)Marvel's CinemaCon Showings with Chalice Williams - (00:36:40)X-Men '97 Ep. 5 Spoiler Discussion - (00:50:16)Goodbyes - (01:19:05)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Today on the podcast Jong gives his review of WrestleMania XL, Michael give his non-spoiler review of Monkey Man, then the guys give their thoughts on the latest episodes of X-Men '97, Shōgun, and the season 2 finale of Invincible. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37)Jong's WrestleMania XL Review - (00:00:52)Michael's Monkey Man Non-Spoiler Review - (00:18:32)X-Men '97 Ep.4 Spoiler Discussion - (00:34:30)Invincible Ep. 8 Spoiler Discussion - (00:41:54)Shōgun Ep. 7 Spoiler Discussion - (00:49:22)Comicast is Returning to Comicpalooza 2024 - (01:03:18)Goodbyes - (01:06:54)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Today on the podcast Michael gives his non-spoiler thoughts of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Plus the guys discuss the latest episodes of X-Men '97, Invincible, and Shōgun. They're watching a lot of stuff right now. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37)Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Non-Spoiler Review - (01:55)X-Men '97 Ep.3 Spoiler Discussion - (19:27)Invincible Ep. 7 Spoiler Discussion - (36:06)Shōgun Ep. 6 Spoiler Discussion - (48:05)Goodbyes - (55:13)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Honestly, the guys have been watching a lot of TV this week. No seriously like a lot a lot, to the point where I have questions about what else they do. You laugh but I'm serious look at the rundown of the show today, they dive into spoiler discussions about the first 2 episodes of X-Men '97, episodes 5 and 6 of Invincible season 2, the season 2 finale of Halo, and episode 5 of Shōgun. I mean do these guys do anything else? Wait, and they watched like 10 trailers and create a new segment called "We Watchin or We Skippin" surrounded by the vast array of trailers. Jeez these guys. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37)X-Men '97 Spoiler Discussion - (00:02:46)Invincible Spoiler Discussion - (00:23:40)Halo Season Finale Spoiler Discussion - (00:32:23)Shōgun Episode 5 Spoiler Discussion - (00:52:30)We Watchin or We Skippin? - (01:02:00)Goodbyes - (01:18:50)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Today's podcast opens with the guys remembering Fred Faour, a legend in Houston sports media and a longtime staple on ESPN 97.5. Both Jong and Michael worked with Fred for over decade and share in some memories of their time with Fred. The guys then dive into what they've been watching including Shōgun, Halo, and Invincible. The guys then dive into X-Men '97 ahead of it's 2 episode premiere on Wednesday March 20th, the shocking news of the showrunner being fired just mere days away from the show's premiere, Venom getting a new release and title, and the weird reviionist history people online are having about Madame Web. As mentioned in today's podcast to help Fred's family during this difficult time, please visit their Go Fund Me page below.https://www.gofundme.com/f/fred-the-falcon-faour-fundraiser#RIPFalconTimecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37)Remembering 'The Falcon' Fred Faour - (00:00:48)Invincible Non-Spoiler Review - (00:15:38)Spoiler Discussion of Shōgun Episode 4 - (00:22:43)Halo Episode 7 Spoiler Discussion - (00:36:07)X-Men '97, the Hype is Real - (00:59:53)Venom's New Release Date/Title - (01:04:35)Madame Web Revisionist History Already?! - (01:06:24)Goodbyes - (01:11:37)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Today on the podcast the guys discuss the impact that manga artist Akira Toriyama left on the world and in their lives following the news of his passing. The guys remember the early days of Dragon Ball, what his creation meant to them, and the greater impact on culture at wide. Plus the guys discuss what they've been watching, as they dive deep into Shōgun and Halo. Michael gives non-spoiler reviews of Dune 2 and Damsel. Then the guys close the show with some DC news, as they find out where Peacemaker sits in DCU canon. Oh and Jong has some words for Zack Snyder following his appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37)Remembering Akira Toriyama - (00:02:05)Spoiler Discussion of Shōgun so far - (00:19:06)Halo Episode 6 Spoiler Discussion - (00:36:06)Non-Spoiler Review of Dune 2 - (00:48:52)Non-Spoiler Review of Damsel - (00:56:22)DC News, the Latest with Peacemaker - (00:57:15)Jong has some words for Zack Snyder - (00:58:35)Goodbyes - (01:07:44)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

On today's edition of Comicast the guys give an update on what they've been watching, dive deep into Halo season 2 episode 5, discuss what the Superman logo reveal tells us about the film, the latest addition to the cast, the film's name change, and much more! Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37)What We've Been Watching Uhh Shōgun Duh - (01:46)Halo Episode 5/Series Deep Dive, Michael Got Theories - (09:08)Superman Legacy's Name Change, Logo Reveal, and The Perfect Casting Addition - (38:06)Goodbyes - (53:20)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

The guys are back and they're talking Superman: Legacy! A recent table read photo from Superman: Legacy showed cast memebers names on cards that had a very distinct Superman logo pictured. The logo looks like the logo from the Superman Kingdom Come era, is James Gunn adapting that story for the first movie the DCU? Find out why Jong doesn't think so. However, if it is being adapted find out how Michael thinks they can adapt that story for the first movie. Plus the guys discuss Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke movie that James Gunn told him to let go, a possible Batman Beyond animated feature from some of the makers of the Spider-Verse films, Marvel Studios retooling how they do things, whether superhero fatigue is an actual thing, and before they wrap up they give their spoiler thoughts on Halo season 2 through it's first 4 episodes.Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37)Is Superman: Legacy a Kingdom Come Adaptation? - (00:01:49)James Gunn says "let it go" to Joe Manganiello - (00:14:40)Batman Beyond Animated Feature from Spider-Verse Makers - (00:22:07)Marvel Studios Retooling Behind the Scenes - (00:31:00)Superhero Fatigue to Blame? - (00:42:40)Halo Season 2 Spoiler Review So Far - (00:58:07)Goodbyes - (01:15:23)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

It's finally over!! After all of these years since the debacle that was the 2015 Fantastic Four we can stop with the mock/dream casting because it's finally been confirmed who's playing who in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four film. Michael and an under the weather Jong dive into Marvel Studios official image showcasing the cast, what the image means for the plot of the movie, the strong 60's vibes, H.E.R.B.I.E., classic comicbook looks, the villain, what possibility are there for Doctor Doom, and more. Plus the guys discuss the first full trailer for X-Men '97 and Michael gives his non-spoiler review of Madame Web, oh man what a movie it was.Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37)Marvel Studios Reveals the Fantastic Four Cast - (02:55)X-Men '97 Trailer & Premiere Date Released - (26:56)Madame Web Non-Spoiler Review - (32:32)Goodbyes - (43:19)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Yeah it's mainly all about trailers today. The guys dive deep into the first trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine. What do the TVA want with Deadpool? Did we get a tease to Doctor Doom? Is Deadpool going back to Age of Ultron? Find out what the guys think about all of those questions and more! Plus the guys discuss the trailers for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Twisters, Wicked, A Quiet Place Day One, and Monkey Man. Jong closes out the show with his non-spoiler thoughts of the first 2 episodes of Halo season 2. The guys also discuss the shocking death of Juan "Spike" Osorio, a crewmember who died on the set of Marvel Studios' Wonder Man series. To help the family during this time, visit the family's GoFundMe page here. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37)Shocking Death on Marvel Studios' Wonder Man Set - (00:02:00)Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Breakdown - (00:05:32)Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Trailer Reaction - (00:34:48)Twisters Trailer Reaction - (00:43:26)Wicked Trailer Reaction - (00:47:25)A Quiet Place Day One Trailer Reaction - (00:50:28)Monkey Man Trailer Reaction - (00:55:08)Jong's Non-Spoiler Review of Halo S2 Ep. 1 & 2 - (01:01:00)Goodbyes - (01:13:34)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

On today's issue the guys discuss the DCU getting it's Supergirl, how the casting choice fits the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow source material, the director that kinda threw their proverbial hat into the ring to direct Supergirl, why a Superman: Red Son live action movie with Henry Cavill is cool on paper but not possible, the reviews of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League so far, why Rocksteady going the live service route for their next game looks to be a mistake, Jong's final thoughts on Echo, and some MCU rumors to close the show. The guys also react to the sad news of the passing of one of the greats, Carl Weathers. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37)RIP Carl Weathers - (00:01:44)DCU Picks It's Supergirl - (00:06:10)Matthew Vaughn as Director of Supergirl? Nah - (00:23:06)Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Reviews So Far - (00:32:50)Jong's Spoiler Echo Review - (00:45:29)Another Actor Leaves Thunderbolts - (00:52:21)MCU Rumors - (00:55:32)Goodbyes - (01:02:15)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

The guys are back with a Marvel heavy episode starting off with Jong's review of Echo so far after having watched the first 2 episodes of the series. Find out why he's lukewarm on the series so far. Plus the guys discuss Wilson Bethel being confirmed to return as Bullseye for Daredevil: Born Again, Sam Wilson's new suit for Captain America: Brave New World, the new actor rumored to be up for the role of Sentry in Thunderbolts, Marvel Studios/Sony being at odds on Spider-Man 4 being a street level story or another multiverse story, why another Spider-Man multiverse story would undermine where the character was left at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Sony possibly developing a R-rated Spider-Man project reportedly centered on Spider-Punk... yeah I don't know what Sony is doing either at this point. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37)Jong's Echo First 2 Episode Review - (01:24)Wilson Bethel Returning as Bullseye - (07:11)Sam Wilson's New Captain America Suit - (12:51)Our New Sentry for Thunderbolts - (18:00)Marvel Studios/Sony at Odds on Direction for Spider-Man 4 Story - (23:30)Sony's Spider-Man Less Universe, is it Standalone? - (34:50)An R-Rated Spider-Punk Project, Seriously? - (43:40)Goodbyes - (46:28)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

It's another Daredevil news day for Comicast as more news dropped following the last issue of the podcast regarding the new MCU series. The guys discuss Daredevil: Born Again beginning production, bringing back the stunt/fight coordinator from the Netflix series, why the move seems to indicate less CG and more practical for the Hell's Kitchen hero, dropping the 18 episode count down to something more akin to the Netflix series 13 episode counts, Echo having a halo effect on other series, the building of the street level MCU, Echo being utilized further, and more. Plus the guys discuss some breaking news regarding Invincible season 2, a rumor surrounding Ryan Gosling in the MCU, Sony not being able to do math for Madame Web, and The Last of Us season 2 casting additions so far. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37)Breaking Invincible News - (02:23)Daredevil Begins Production & Brings Back More of the Team from the Netflix Series - (08:27)Rumor: Ryan Gosling as Nova? - (31:47)Rumor: Madame Web Drops the 90's, Wait They're Doing What? - (33:45)The Last of Us Season 2 Casting Additions, We Have Our Abby - (41:18) Goodbyes - (50:02)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Today's issue of Comicast starts off with Michael's non-spoiler review of Echo, find out what he thought of the limited series, what worked for the show, where did it falter, and more! Plus the guys discuss the MCU canonizing the Marvel Netflix shows, getting confirmation from Vincent D'Onofrio that his Kingpin is a continuation, why the reset of Daredevil helps in the long run, why bringing street level characters is a good move for the future of the MCU, what needs to happen to make D'Onofrio's Kingpin feel like a larger threat for street level heroes, Tatiana Maslany's She-Hulk season 2 comments, The Mandalorian becoming a movie, and their predictions for 2024 being decimated here in mid-January. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:36)Echo Non-Spoiler Review - (00:03:47)MCU Canonizing the Marvel Netflix Characters & Kingpin as a Villian - (00:14:28)She-Hulk Season 2 Not Happening? - (00:44:35)The 2024 Predictions Falling Apart - (00:49:09)The Mandalorian & Grogu, Good Move? - (00:52:51)Goodbyes - (01:00:39)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Today on the podcast the guys are diving into a spoiler fielled discussion regarding season 2 of What If...?, Steven Yeun leaving Thunderbolts, Echo releasing Tuesday, The Last of Us taking home all the awards at the Emmy's, Game of Thrones animated projects, a Mandalorian season 4 rumor, and the character Gary Oldman almost played in The Dark Knight. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:36)What If...? Season 2 Spoiler Discussion - (01:55)Steven Yeun Out of Thunderbolts - (18:13)Echo Releasing Tuesday - (23:42)The Last of Us Winning Emmy's - (28:37)Game of Thrones Animation? - (31:01)The Mandalorian Season 4 Movie Rumor - (44:34)Gary Oldman as the Scarecrow? - (47:29)Goodbyes - (50:38)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

It's a new year, so that means new predictions! In today's issue the guys revisit their predictions from 2023 and look at how right (and how wrong) they were. Plus the guys look back at Marvel/DC's respective performances in 2023 and their favorite piece of media from the year. Then the guys dive into their most anticipated movies of 2024, predictions for the upcoming year, and play a game of true/false.Timecodes: Introductions - (00:36)How right and wrong our 2023 predictions were - (00:06:15)Grading Marvel/DC's 2023 - (00:17:30)Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 - (00:29:26)2024 Preidctions - (43:41)Goodbyes - (01:11:34)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

It's Christmas time! So the guys are giving some Christmas gifts out to some very deserving folks. Plus the guys do a totally original idea called Buy or Sell where they buy or sell rumors surrounding some future projects like buy or sell Secret Wars being a two parter now or Spider-Man 4 being a street level civil war. The guys also discuss Jonathan Majors being officially fired by Marvel Studios and Warrior being cancelled at Max, Michael is sad. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:36)Giving out some Christmas Gifts - (02:00)Jonathan Majors officially fired by Marvel Studios - (11:48)Buying and Selling some rumors - (18:45)Warrior cancelled at Max - (45:16)Warner Bros. and Paramount possible merger - (50:50) Goodbyes - (56:39)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Today on Comicast it's James Gunn Week! There was a plethora of stories involving James Gunn/DC this week including Gunn confirming who's playing Lex Luthor in Superman Legacy, casting a new Maxwell Lord, the JLI version of Maxwell Lord we expect to see, Zachary Levi with a jab at DC, Gunn's comments on superhero cameos, and whether cameos are prevalent problem or not. Plus, the guys react to a new writer being brought in for Captain America: Brave New World reshoots, gaming news, and more! Timecodes: Introductions - (00:36)RIP Andre Braugher - (05:36)Update on Silk: Spider Society - (08:47)James Gunn/DC News - (10:45)Captain America: Brave New World Adds Writer - (40:46)Gaming News - (43:22)Goodbyes - (48:21)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com

On today's podcast the guys discuss Kevin Feige's recent comments on the possibility of bringing back Iron Man for future MCU projects, whether they buy it or not, why the MCU needs to focus on the new Avengers, Ryan Reynolds getting in on the #DeadpoolLeaks by releasing fake Deadpool 3 set photos, Patrick Stewart commenting on a possible return as Professor X, a Spider-Man Noir live action series being in the works at Amazon, the first trailer for GTA VI, the announcement of a Blade video game, The Game Awards, and more! Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:36)Kevin Feige's comments about bringing back Iron Man - (02:15)Ryan Reynolds' fake Deadpool 3 set photos - (14:28)Patrick Stewart on a possible Professor X return - (22:38)Spider-Man Noir live action series in the works - (24:47)GTA VI trailer reaction - (35:54)Game Awards reaction - (43:02)Marvel's Blade trailer reaction - (49:46)Goodbyes - (58:37)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at comicastpod@gmail.com