On Issue #336 of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick things off by paying tribute and diving into the biggest headlines shaking the worlds of comics, TV, film, and gaming!

🔫 Jon Bernthal returns as The Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day alongside Tom Holland in 2026!

🧱 James Gunn reveals Clayface will be a full-on “body horror” experience—most likely rated R!

📱 Aaron Sorkin is working on The Social Network Part II, diving into Facebook’s dark modern chapter.

🍸 Denis Villeneuve takes on the next James Bond film—expect style, grit, and suspense.

🥋 The Street Fighter reboot casts Presence star Callina Liang as Chun-Li, with 50 Cent possibly stepping in as Balrog!

🤖 China is launching a government-backed AI initiative to restore and remake martial arts classics starring Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li—plus a John Woo AI-cyberpunk reimagining of A Better Tomorrow.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we break down trailers for The Toxic Avenger, Weapons, and the final Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer.

And in our Review segment: 🎥 Rigel dives into the Astroworld documentary & Paddington in Peru

🚢 Shawn reviews Trainwreck: Poop Cruise

🧟 Ant covers DC’s Creature Commandos

Don’t miss this packed issue—tune in now and stay connected to the culture!

🎧 Episode Description: On Issue #335 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by paying our respects to actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, known for his roles in Lilo & Stitch, Magnum P.I., and Hawaii Five-0, who passed away at the age of 46.

In this week's headlines: 🍔 Harold & Kumar 4 is officially in the works with Kal Penn and John Cho set to return! 🏆 Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas are being honored with honorary Oscars.

🎬 James Gunn makes waves, calling out Hollywood for greenlighting movies before the scripts are finished — and fires back at SnyderVerse loyalists trying to sabotage his Superman.

🧱 DC casts newcomer Tom Rhys Harries as Clayface in an upcoming horror-tinged film by Matt Reeves and Mike Flanagan.

🧟‍♂️ Zombie Plane wraps production with Ice-T, Brian Austin Green, Vanilla Ice, Chuck Norris, and more joining the high-flying undead chaos. 🎄 Robert Eggers takes on A Christmas Carol for WB with Willem Dafoe eyed for Scrooge.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we spotlight trailers for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and I Know What You Did Last Summer.

🗣️ Tune in for all this and more only on The Comic Section Podcast!

On Issue #334 of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick off with Breaking News: Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies—one focused on streaming and content creation, the other on traditional television. Big studio shift!

Director Robert Eggers teams up with Willem Dafoe for a dark reimagining of A Christmas Carol, and Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is giving major Real Ghostbusters vibes! Plus, Nintendo’s Switch 2 breaks records, selling 3.5 million units in just four days!

Also: 🎮 Mortal Kombat 2 trailer drops this July 🦸‍♀️ James Gunn confirms new Wonder Woman movie in the works

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we dive into trailers for: 🔧 Ironheart 🦸 Superman (final trailer) 👽 Alien: Earth

Finally, in our Review Segment: Jason, Shawn & Ant tackle Predator: Killer of Killers, while Rigel shares thoughts on Heretic and Companion.

🎧 Tune in now for the hottest takes in nerd & pop culture!

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:

• GTA 6 (Trailer 2)
  Highest 2 Lowest
  

  The Old Guard 2

  
  

  Peacemaker Season 2And in our Review segment:

  Rigel reviews the creepy new Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld.
  Jason gives his take on Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts — is it worth the hype?All that and more on this week’s packed episode of The Comic Section Podcast! Don’t miss it — tune in now! 🎧🔥

  
  

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