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HeroBlend
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HeroBlend is both CinemaBlend's oldest and newest podcast, originating as a video series launched back in January 2014 before becoming a Facebook Live broadcast in the fall of 2016. In this hour-long extension of the weekly show, hosts Eric Eisenberg, Adrienne Jones and Gabe Kovacs discuss the latest news and events in the world of comic book movies and television, relating the material back to its source, to past adaptations, and to what may lie ahead in the future!
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Major Updates For Venom 2 + A HeroBlend Announcement
Aug 9, 201901:00:49Tap to summarizeMajor Updates For Venom 2 + A HeroBlend Announcement Andy Serkis is officially on as Venom 2's director, Tom Hardy is apparently helping to write the script, and Michelle Williams confirms her return. It's been a big week for Venom 2, but we also have some box office numbers regarding Hobbs & Shaw, as well as, if you can believe it, Dark Phoenix. This week, Eric, Adrienne and Gabe also dive into Swamp Thing to look at what was and perhaps could have been with its truncated first and final season. But a more exciting and postive TV project, The Boys, is also up for discussion as they review Amazon's first season in full. Announcement With our 66th podcast episode of HeroBlend, we have decided to make this show our last. It has been a great ride talking superheroes with you all, and we hope you stay tuned to our social feeds for updates on some more (different) content we have in store for you all.
Transcribe →Guest: David Leitch Talks Hobbs & Shaw Cameos + Action Set Pieces
Aug 2, 201901:22:52Tap to summarizeGuest: David Leitch Talks Hobbs & Shaw's Cameos + Action Set Pieces Director David Leitch (Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde, and John Wick) joins the show to discuss his new movie Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Venessa Kirby, Idris Elba). He dives into some behind-the-scenes moments while filming the crazy action, why he brought in Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Hart, and Rob Delaney for cameo roles, and so much more. During the main portion of the show, we also review Hobbs & Shaw, discuss the first half of Amazon's The Boys' first season, Andy Serkis possibly coming on to direct Venom 2, and so much more! We Want Your Feedback! Drop us [a review on iTunes][6] or [Tweet us][7] and let us know what you think! We're always looking to improve. If there's questions you have or topics you want covered, hit us up.
Transcribe →When The Batman Will Start Filming + Looking Ahead To Marvel's Phase 5
Jul 26, 201901:01:34Tap to summarizeWhen The Batman Will Start Filming + Looking Ahead To Marvel's Phase 5 Marvel Studios had a massive return to San Diego Comic-Con with the announcement of their Phase 4 slate. We know the cast of The Eternals, more details on Black Widow, and they CAST MAHERSHELA ALI AS BLADE. We also get into some news surrounding Matt Reeves' The Batman, a new trailer for HBO's The Watchmen series, and Avengers: Endgame finally passed Avatar at the all-time, worldwide box office. We Want Your Feedback! Drop us [a review on iTunes][6] or [Tweet us][7] and let us know what you think! We're always looking to improve. If there's questions you have or topics you want covered, hit us up.
Transcribe →Marvel Phase 4 Slate Reaction: Thor 4, Blade and More
Jul 22, 201900:39:19Tap to summarizeMarvel Phase 4 Slate Reaction: Thor 4, Blade and More In this special bonus episode of HeroBlend, Eric Eisenberg is joined by Sean O'Connell to react to Marvel Studios' panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Full Slate Black Widow (May 1, 2020)= The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+, Fall 2020) Eternals (November 6, 2020) Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Feb. 12, 2021) WandaVision (Disney+, Spring 2021) Loki (Disney+, Spring 2021) Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (May 7, 2021) What If…? (Disney+, Summer 2021) Hawkeye (Disney+, Fall 2021) Thor: Love and Thunder (Nov. 5, 2021)
Transcribe →San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Preview
Jul 12, 201900:51:14Tap to summarizeSan Diego Comic-Con 2019 Preview Adrienne, Eric, and Gabe are back together to discuss the Spider-Man: Far From Home (starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Holland, and Zendaya) box office results, possible Catwoman casting news for Matt Reeves The Batman, new details on The Joker, behind-the-scenes details on Far From Home's mid-credits scene, and more. We are less than a week away from San Diego Comic-Con, and that means it's time to look ahead to what might be in store for all us fans. We get into Marvel's plans, and their supposed announcement of their next slate of films, as well as what else we're most excited to see and experience while at the event. There are major players missing from this year's convention including DC, and Sony. We dive into some of the reasoning behind their absence, what that means for the show in the long term, and how those studios still might manage to make waves without being at the actual show. We Want Your Feedback! Drop us a review on iTunes or Tweet us and let us know what you think! We're always looking to improve. If there's questions you have or topics you want covered, hit us up.
Transcribe →Spider-Man Spoilers + A New Flash Movie Director
Jul 3, 201901:05:03Tap to summarizeSpider-Man Spoilers + A New Flash Movie Director Eric, Adrienne, and Gabe are back together to bring you a fun-filled, spoiler discussion of Marvel Studio's latest, Spider-Man: Far From Home (starring Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson and Jake Gyllenhaal). They dive into those INSANE post-credits scenes, some of Marvel's best yet, and review their thoughts on the film overall. We also have breaking news that the Flash movie, yes that same Flash movie we've been talking about for years, is in talks with a new writer, Christina Hodson (Birds of Prey), as well as IT director Andy Muschietti. All that, and more so enjoy! We Want Your Feedback! Drop us [a review on iTunes][6] or [Tweet us][7] and let us know what you think! We're always looking to improve. If there's questions you have or topics you want covered, hit us up.
Transcribe →Spider-Man: Far From Home Spoiler-Free Review
Jun 28, 201900:59:24Tap to summarizeSpider-Man: Far From Home Spoiler-Free Review Managing Director, and host of the ReelBlend podcasts, Sean O'Connell joins Eric and Gabe to discuss Peter Parker's latest outing, Spider-Man: Far From Home (starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jake Gyllenhaal). As always, they first dive into the various superhero news of the week! Swamp Thing might be getting feature film, James Wan gives some more details on the Aquaman Trench spinoff, we have new set photos from the Black Widow movie, and more. We Want Your Feedback! Drop us a review on iTunes or Tweet us and let us know what you think! We're always looking to improve. If there's questions you have or topics you want covered, hit us up.
Transcribe →Will Marvel Announce Phase 4 At Comic-Con 2019?
Jun 21, 201901:05:35Tap to summarizeWill Marvel Announce Phase 4 At Comic-Con 2019? Eric, Adrienne and now Gabe join forces to tackle all the superhero news that crash landed on their desks this week. We have a number of updates from Kevin Feige while at the Spider-Man: Far From Home junket including his cryptic take on whether or not Marvel will be in Hall H at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. We also catch up on Jessica Jones season 3 reactions, and how Swamp Thing has faired in its first few episodes. We Want Your Feedback! Drop us [a review on iTunes][6] or [Tweet us][7] and let us know what you think! We're always looking to improve. If there's questions you have or topics you want covered, hit us up.
Transcribe →Dark Phoenix Bombs + What's Next For The X-Men Franchise
Jun 14, 201901:20:34Tap to summarizeDark Phoenix Bombs + What's Next For The X-Men Franchise Join us in welcoming our new co-host, Gabe Kovacs, to the show! You may have heard him mentioned before as our now long-time producer, and the mysteriously silent producer of our sister podcast, ReelBlend. He'll now be stepping in front of the mic, and helping us make sense of the weird world of superhero movies each week. We dive right in this week with reactions to Dark Phoenix's lacking performance at the box office, a director being tapped for Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam movie, a first look at the Disney+ Loki series, and more. After the news of the week, stick around for our round-table discussion on where fox as left the X-Men, and what opportunities are left for the MCU to take over. We Want Your Feedback! Drop us [a review on iTunes][6] or [Tweet us][7] and let us know what you think! We're always looking to improve. If there's questions you have or topics you want covered, hit us up.
Transcribe →Dark Phoenix Review (Starring Sophie Turner, Michael Fassbender, and James McAvoy)
Jun 7, 201901:03:33Tap to summarizeDark Phoenix Review Events Editor Eric Eisenberg makes his return! We get into the breaking news surrounding Swamp Thing's cancellation at DC Universe, DC skipping Hall H at Comic-Con this year, Chris Hemsworth saying he's down to come back as Thor...in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! All that, and more in the world of supherhero news. This week, the X-Men franchise's latest, Dark Phoenix hits theaters. Adrienne and Eric are here with their spoiler-free, and spoiler-filled reviews. Strap in, because Dark Phoenix is one bumpy ride. We Want Your Feedback! Drop us a review on iTunes or Tweet us and let us know what you think! We're always looking to improve. If there's questions you have or topics you want covered, hit us up. More About HeroBlend CinemaBlend's flagship video series HeroBlend is now a weekly podcast! In this hour-long audio podcast, Eric Eisenberg and Adrienne Jones bring you the latest news and analysis in the world of comic book movies and television. Eric, who was pretty much born to co-host this podcast, knows basically everything about comic books and comic book movies. Adrienne, who's lovable sass you may recognize from the Cord Cutter Podcast, brings a refreshing and relatable perspective.
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