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The Comic Section Podcast
Hosted by J Roc Da Mic · EN
Welcome to The Comic Section Podcast, a captivating show where diverse voices unite to delve into the thrilling world of nerd and pop culture. Our podcast brings together individuals from various races and backgrounds, fostering a collective space for engaging discussions.
Each week, we explore a myriad of topics, ranging from the latest blockbuster movies to the ever-evolving realm of comic books. We dive deep into the captivating narratives and thought-provoking themes found within these mediums, dissecting and analyzing them from different perspectives.
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ISSUE #391 (Nightmare on Elm Street Returns, Michael Hits $1 Billion & Paramount Faces Lawsuit)
6d ago01:08:23Tap to summarizeIn Issue #391 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the biggest stories from Hollywood, horror, television, and pop culture!🙏 We begin by paying tribute to legendary actor Sam Neill, whose unforgettable performances in films like Jurassic Park, The Piano, and Event Horizon made him one of the most respected actors of his generation. We reflect on his incredible career and lasting legacy.🎬 In one of the biggest entertainment business stories of the week, multiple states are suing to block the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing that the massive deal would reduce competition and negatively impact audiences, creators, and the entertainment industry.🎙️ We also discuss the FCC's consent decree with iHeartMedia following its investigation into alleged "showola" practices and what this could mean for radio and the music industry moving forward.👑 Music history is made as Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, officially surpasses $1 billion worldwide, becoming the first billion-dollar film in Lionsgate's history.🔪 Horror fans have plenty to celebrate as Paramount officially moves forward with a brand-new A Nightmare on Elm Street reboot in partnership with the estate of legendary filmmaker Wes Craven.🩸 Plus, Prime Video unveils the first look at Mike Flanagan's highly anticipated television adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, promising a fresh take on the iconic horror classic.🎬 Coming Soon / Preview SegmentThis week we preview trailers for:Crystal LakeThe DiggerDune: Part Three🎧 Tune in for all this and more on The Comic Section Podcast Issue #391!
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ISSUE #390 (G.I. Joe Reboot, Xbox Layoffs & Mr. Terrific Gets His Own Series)
2w ago01:00:38Tap to summarizeIn Issue #390 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another exciting episode breaking down the biggest stories from movies, gaming, television, anime, and pop culture!🪖 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss Paramount's bold new direction for G.I. Joe as actor, writer, and longtime fan Danny McBride reveals his grounded, suspense-driven reboot of the iconic franchise. Could this finally be the fresh start G.I. Joe fans have been waiting for?🎮 We also examine Microsoft's massive restructuring as Xbox announces thousands of layoffs, sparking questions about the future of Xbox Game Studios, first-party development, and the gaming industry's evolving business model.🦸 DC Studios continues expanding its cinematic universe as reports reveal a Mr. Terrific television series is in development following the character's breakout appearance in Superman, with Edi Gathegi expected to return.🚨 Anime fans are in for a treat as Crunchyroll officially announces that Akira will return to theaters across North America in stunning 4K IMAX, giving audiences another chance to experience one of the most influential anime films ever made.🎬 Coming Soon / Preview SegmentThis week we preview trailers for:Not AloneStar Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi🎥 Review SegmentJason reviews Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, sharing his thoughts on the new season and whether it lives up to fan expectations.🎧 Tune in for all this and more on The Comic Section Podcast Issue #390!
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ISSUE #389 (Supergirl Stumbles, Avengers Endgame Returns & GTA VI Shakes Up Gaming)
3w ago01:10:19Tap to summarizeIn Issue #389 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode breaking down the biggest stories in movies, gaming, comics, and pop culture!🦸 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss DC Studios' Supergirl struggling at the box office after its opening weekend, what the disappointing debut could mean for the future of the rebooted DC Universe, and the lessons Warner Bros. may need to learn moving forward.🎮 We also dive into one of the biggest gaming stories of the year as Grand Theft Auto VI announces that its physical edition will not include a game disc, sparking a major conversation about digital ownership, game preservation, and the future of physical media.🎬 Jesse Eisenberg explains why he chose not to return as Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning, despite being approached by Aaron Sorkin for the highly anticipated sequel to The Social Network.🛡️ Marvel fans have another reason to return to theaters as Avengers: Endgame gets a special theatrical re-release under the new title Avengers: Endgame Encore, featuring brand-new footage designed to bridge the story into Avengers: Doomsday.🐢 Cowabunga! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are heading to the stage with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live on Stage!, a brand-new theatrical production celebrating 40 years of the beloved franchise.🎬 Coming Soon / Preview SegmentThis week we preview trailers for:WerwulfBatman: Caped Crusader Season 2Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother🎥 Review SegmentJason shares his review of DC Studios' Supergirl, discussing what worked, what didn't, and whether the film deserves another look despite its box office struggles.🎧 Tune in for all this and more on The Comic Section Podcast Issue #389!
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ISSUE #388 (Powerpuff Girls Are Back, Spider-Man Hype & A24's AI Partnership)
4w ago01:04:33Tap to summarizeIn Issue #388 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the biggest headlines in movies, television, gaming, animation, and pop culture!🙏 We begin by remembering two influential figures whose work left a lasting impact on entertainment and gaming. We pay tribute to legendary music executive Clive Davis, whose extraordinary career helped shape generations of artists, and Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot, whose contributions helped build one of gaming's most recognizable publishers.🎬 Comedy fans have something to celebrate as Ice Cube and Nia Long reunite for Are They Gone Yet?, the long-awaited third installment in the Are We There Yet? franchise.🤖 Independent filmmaking meets artificial intelligence as Google DeepMind partners with A24 in a major collaboration designed to give filmmakers access to next-generation AI tools while preserving creative control.👹 Dan Trachtenberg, director of Prey and Predator: Badlands, is taking on a brand-new animated feature based on the graphic novel Freddy the 13th.📺 Netflix continues expanding its family entertainment lineup after securing the movie rights to Sesame Street, while Warner Bros. begins development on a brand-new Powerpuff Girls animated movie.🧱 Plus, Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks to star in Universal's upcoming live-action hybrid LEGO movie.🎬 Coming Soon / Preview SegmentThis week we preview trailers for:Klara and the SunSpider-Man: Brand New DayThe Last HouseAlley Cats🎥 Review SegmentJason reviews:They Will Kill YouShawn reviews:Maternal Instinct🎧 Tune in for all this and much more on Issue #388 of The Comic Section Podcast!
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ISSUE #387 (Fox Acquires Roku, X-Men ’97 Scores Big & New Transformers Movie)
Jun 2201:05:29Tap to summarizeIn Issue #387 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another action-packed episode covering the latest headlines in movies, television, gaming, and pop culture!🙏 We begin by paying tribute to legendary film critic and television personality Gene Shalit, whose unique style, unforgettable mustache, and decades-long presence on NBC's Today show made him one of the most recognizable entertainment critics in America.📺 Media giant Fox Corporation makes a massive move by acquiring Roku in a $22 billion deal that could reshape the future of streaming television.🤖 The Transformers franchise continues its expansion as writer Jason Fuchs joins Paramount and Hasbro's next live-action Transformers film, continuing the story following Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.🧬 Marvel fans have reason to celebrate as X-Men '97 Season 2 debuts with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, earning praise for its storytelling, animation, and portrayal of Apocalypse.🦍 DC Studios may have accidentally revealed one of its biggest upcoming projects as co-CEO Peter Safran confirms a Gorilla Grodd and Jimmy Olsen series is expected to begin filming this year.🎬 Coming Soon/Preview Segment This week we preview trailers and teasers for:Heart of the BeastFall 2: DeadpointHow to Rob a BankShrek 5📺 Review SegmentJason reviews:Disclosure DayThe Furious🎧 Tune in for all this and more on The Comic Section Podcast Issue #387!
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ISSUE #386 (Spider-Man Early Access, Ghostbusters Returns & 24 Jump Street Is Back)
Jun 1501:05:44Tap to summarizeIn Issue #386 of The Comic Section Podcast, we break down the biggest stories in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture!🕷️ In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss Sony Pictures' exciting announcement that U.S. Prime members will get early access screenings for Spider-Man: Brand New Day before its nationwide theatrical release.👻 The Ghostbusters franchise is heading back to animation with Ghostbusters: Night Shift, a brand-new animated series coming from Sony and Netflix. Could animation be the perfect home for the Ghostbusters universe once again?🎮 We also discuss the surprising news that Jason Momoa has exited Sony's upcoming Helldivers movie adaptation from director Justin Lin, and what this means for the future of the project.🚔 Plus, it looks like 24 Jump Street is finally moving forward as Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube are reportedly in talks to return for another undercover adventure.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last RoninThe Social ReckoningIce Age: Boiling PointThe Invite📺 In our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on the latest Masters of the Universe adaptation.🎧 Tune in for all this and more on The Comic Section Podcast Issue #386!
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ISSUE #385 (Stan Lee AI Controversy, Top Gun 3 Confirmed & Escape From New York Reboot)
Jun 801:07:01Tap to summarizeIn Issue #385 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture!🕊️ In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss one of the most controversial stories in entertainment as Marvel icon Stan Lee is set to be digitally recreated through AI after his voice and likeness were licensed for commercial use. The move has sparked major conversations about legacy, technology, and the future of celebrity likenesses.🎮 Sega's beloved beat-em-up franchise is heading to the big screen as Streets of Rage lands new writers in Pat Casey and Josh Miller, alongside director Jeymes Samuel.✈️ Paramount officially confirms Top Gun 3, with Tom Cruise set to return alongside producer Jerry Bruckheimer after the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick.🔥 We also discuss the return of Snake Plissken as Zack Snyder is attached to write and direct a reimagining of Escape From New York, based on the classic film from John Carpenter.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:The End of Oak StreetVought RisingWarhammer 40,000: ArmageddonHouse of the Dragon Season 3 Final TrailerToy Story 5 Final Trailer📺 In our Review segment:Jason and Shawn review the Euphoria Season 3 FinaleShawn reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2Jason and Shawn review the first two episodes of Spider-Noir🎧 All this and more on Issue #385 of The Comic Section Podcast!
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ISSUE #384 (Nightmare Before Christmas Returns, Anime Awards Winners & The Boys Final Season Review)
Jun 101:02:12Tap to summarizeIn Issue #384 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, gaming, anime, and pop culture!🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we pay tribute to hip-hop pioneer Rob Base, whose contributions to rap music helped define an era and inspired generations of artists.🎃 Disney has officially confirmed the return of The Nightmare Before Christmas with a brand-new four-part sequel story titled The Shiver of Christmas Town, bringing Jack Skellington and Sally back just in time for Halloween 2026.🎮 Sony is gearing up for a major showcase as we discuss what fans can expect from the latest PlayStation State of Play, including new game reveals and a highly anticipated look at Marvel's Wolverine.🏆 Anime continues its global dominance as the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards draws a record-breaking 73 million votes. We break down the big winners, including My Hero Academia taking Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle winning Best Film.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:Little Brother starring John Cena and Eric André📺 In our Review segment:Jason reviews The BoroughsShawn reviews Tom Segura: Bad Thoughts Season 2Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on the final season of The Boys🎧 All this and more on Issue #384 of The Comic Section Podcast!
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ISSUE #383 (X-Men ’97 Leak, Sonic 4 First Look & Punisher Review)
May 2501:05:15Tap to summarizeIn Issue #383 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of legendary voice actor Tom Kane, best known as the iconic narrator of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as the voices of Yoda, Admiral Yularen, and Professor Utonium from The Powerpuff Girls.🎀 Warner Bros. officially reveals the creative team behind the upcoming Hello Kitty animated movie, with directors David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima leading the Sanrio adaptation set for 2028.🧬 Marvel fans are buzzing as the X-Men ’97 Season 2 trailer leaks online, revealing major surprises including Apocalypse, Rama-Tut, X-Force, X-Factor, and more mutant madness.🧪 FX officially orders Very Young Frankenstein to series, with Zach Galifianakis starring in the fresh comedic take inspired by the classic Mel Brooks film.⚡ Sonic the Hedgehog 4 officially wraps filming as director Jeff Fowler gives fans their first look at Metal Sonic, teasing the franchise’s next major villain.🏈 EA Sports also teases reveal announcements for Madden NFL 27 and College Football 27, signaling the next era of football gaming may be arriving sooner than expected.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview trailers and teasers for:LanternsHOPE📺 And in our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on Marvel Studios’ Punisher: One Last Kill.🎧 All this and more on Issue #383 of The Comic Section Podcast!If you’re into Marvel, gaming, animation, and blockbuster movie news, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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ISSUE #382 (Deathstroke & Bane Movie, Fast & Furious TV Universe & Daredevil Review)
May 1801:03:27Tap to summarizeIn Issue #382 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.🦹 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss major DC Universe developments as Greg Mottola emerges as a leading contender to direct DC Studios’ upcoming Deathstroke & Bane movie. The project is still in early development, but excitement is already building around the iconic villains joining forces on the big screen.⚖️ We also break down the legal drama surrounding Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as two South Florida police officers file a defamation lawsuit against their upcoming thriller The Rip, claiming the film used too many real-life details connected to a real 2016 case.🚗 The Fast & Furious franchise is expanding in a huge way as Vin Diesel officially announces that multiple Fast & Furious TV series are in development for Peacock and Universal Television.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:Tony (Anthony Bourdain Biopic)Evil Dead BurnRivals of Amziah KingCape Fear72 Hours📺 And in our Review segment:Jason and Shawn review Daredevil: Born Again Season 2Jason reviews Mortal Kombat 2Shawn reviews Netflix’s Man on Fire🎧 All this and more on Issue #382 of The Comic Section Podcast!If you’re into superhero movies, action franchises, and the latest entertainment headlines, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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