Welcome back for the third episode of Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast! There was an awful lot of news to discuss this week, so we hit as many topics as we can while still leaving time to spotlight an excellent piece of fan fiction and take a detailed view of the first wave of new DC: Rebirth comics. And don’t worry, millennials, unlike those oppressive old-fashioned movie theaters, we don’t care if you want to text while listening to the show.
Length - 1:19:17
Language - PG-13. (Contains some mild adult language.)
TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
1:29 - Supergirl
Indigo debuts before the upcoming finale.
4:15 - DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
A team-up with Jonah Hex in the Old West.
7:05 - Daredevil
“Defenders” to start filming at the end of this year?
http://comicbook.com/marvel/2016/04/11/daredevils-charlie-cox-announces-the-defenders-filming-date/
7:36 - Game of Thrones
President Obama requests early screening of the new season.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/14/politics/game-of-thrones-barack-obama-first-look/
STAR WARS NEWS
8:15 - Original trilogy returning to theatres
Triple feature planned at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain.
10:57 - “Force Awakens” deleted scenes
Blu-Ray lacking previously promised special features.
http://collider.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-deleted-scenes/
12:30 - Han Solo’s jacket auctioned
“Force Awakens” wardrobe sells for $191,000.
http://time.com/4292489/harrison-ford-han-solo-jacket-auction-sold/
12:41 - Young Han Solo casting
Unknown Alden Ehrenreich frontrunner for iconic role.
http://deadline.com/2016/04/star-wars-han-solo-movie-alden-ehrenreich-frontrunner-cast-1201737425/
13:07 - Mon Mothma actress returns
Actress Genevieve O’Reilly reprises role from Episode III.
13:32 - Star Wars Land
Disney theme parks break ground on new attraction.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-star-wars-html-20160414-htmlstory.html
15:12 - C-3PO comic prequel
The origin of C-3PO’s red arm revealed in new comic book one-shot.
http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT150933
MOVIE NEWS
16:27 - “Deadpool 2”
Sequel officially announced.
http://variety.com/2016/film/news/deadpool-2-ryan-reynolds-1201753693/
17:02 - AMC Theatres backlash
Company walks back idea of “phone-friendly” screenings that allow texting.
http://www.avclub.com/article/amc-may-have-overstated-whole-texting-friendly-the-235317
20:43 - “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
Title of next solo movie confirmed, with Michael Keaton rumored as villain.
http://marvel.com/news/movies/26023/spider-mans_next_solo_film_officially_receives_its_title
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/michael-keaton-circling-villain-role-883753
22:58 - “Justice League”
Filming begins for DC’s team-up movie.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/02/21/justice-league-starts-April-11
23:12 - Ben Affleck going solo
Rumors confirmed the actor is writing, directing and starring in solo Batman film.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/apr/13/ben-affleck-batman-confirmed-direct-star-in-solo-movie
24:03 - “Captain America: Civil War” receiving critical acclaim
New Marvel movie screened for critics amidst growing buzz.
http://movieweb.com/captain-america-civil-war-test-screenings/
26:05 - “Doctor Strange” teaser
First footage from the magical new film released.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-U_t2pUHI
29:18 - “Suicide Squad” trailer
Third trailer reveals more off-kilter action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwsbcW-d-E
32:16 - “Thor: Ragnarok” casting surprises
Natalie Portman not returning for the sequel, making way for new love interest.
http://nerdist.com/thor-ragnarok-natalie-portman-tessa-thompson/
34:04 - “Wolverine 3” rumors
Is the future-set script an adaptation of “Old Man Logan?”
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Wolverine-3-Set-Here-What-We-Know-124307.html
35:06 - “Inhumans” disappears from schedule
Film no longer part of Marvel’s “Phase Three” lineup for 2019.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvels-inhumans-movie-may-move-from-2019-release/1100-6438745/
37:30 - More “Avatar” on the way
James Cameron announces four new sequels to the highest grossing film in history.
http://www.cnet.com/news/james-cameron-confirms-four-avatar-sequels/
39:04 - “The Dark Tower”
Jackie Earl Haley to join cast of Stephen King adaptation.
http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3387386/jackie-earle-haley-joins-stephen-kings-dark-tower/
40:09 - “Batman: The Killing Joke” receives rating
DC animated feature given franchise’s first R rating.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/14/batman-killing-joke-animated-rated-r
INDIE SPOTLIGHT
40:51 - “Empty Graves,” stellar Superman Fan Fiction
Tumblr user Kitty Unpretty gives us a unique spin on the familiar time travel story, as Martha Kent must protect her adopted young son by any means necessary. But what ripples will an altered past have for a still uncertain future?
http://unpretty.tumblr.com/post/142158892973/unpretty-villain-attempts-to-go-back-in-time
COMIC BOOK NEWS
46:49 - DC: Rebirth
The Ka-Pow crew takes an in-depth look at the solicitations for the first month of titles in the DC: Rebirth relaunch. Follow along as we go title by title, filling you in on the creative teams and upcoming plotlines, revealing our hopes and concerns, and passing judgement on this whole experiment months before any of the actual books hit store shelves.
