ISSUE #284 (Green Lantern Series, Nosferatu, & More)
On this week's issue of The Comic Section Podcast, the hosts cover a range of news, previews, and reviews from the entertainment world. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the episode:
Condolences
1. Bill Cobbs:
- The episode begins with the hosts paying their respects to actor Bill Cobbs, known for his roles in "The Hudsucker Proxy," "Night at the Museum," and "Air Bud." Cobbs passed away at the age of 90.
2. Sika Anoa’i:
- The hosts also pay tribute to Sika Anoa’i, a wrestling legend who was part of The Wild Samoans tag team. Anoa’i passed away on June 25 at the age of 79.
News
3. ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Release Date:
- Sony Pictures has announced that the new "Street Fighter" movie, based on the popular video game franchise, will be released on March 20, 2026. The film had recently parted ways with directors Danny and Michael Philippou.
4. Green Lantern Series on HBO:
- HBO has given a straight-to-series order for "Lanterns," based on the Green Lantern characters John Stewart and Hal Jordan from DC Comics.
5. Set Photos of James Gunn's Superman:
- Filming for James Gunn's Superman is currently underway in Cleveland, Ohio. Local sightings have revealed David Corenswet as the Man of Steel and Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific in full costume.
6. Dr Disrespect Misconduct Allegations:
- Turtle Beach has ended its partnership with streamer Guy Beahm, known as Dr Disrespect, following allegations of inappropriate communications with minors, which led to his 2020 Twitch ban.
Coming Soon/Preview Segment
7. Trailers Previewed:
- Netflix's "The Union": A new action-thriller series.
- "Nosferatu": A reimagining of the classic horror tale.
- "Batman: Caped Crusader": An upcoming animated series.
Review Segment
8. Rigel's Reviews:
- "Inside Out 2": Rigel shares thoughts on the sequel to Pixar's beloved animated film.
- "Lisa Frankenstein": Rigel reviews this quirky new horror-comedy film.
9. Jason's Review:
-"Trigger Warning": Jason gives an in-depth review of this new Netflix thriller.
Tune in to this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast for all these discussions and more, including the latest news, trailers, and reviews from the world of entertainment!
Condolences
1. Bill Cobbs:
- The episode begins with the hosts paying their respects to actor Bill Cobbs, known for his roles in "The Hudsucker Proxy," "Night at the Museum," and "Air Bud." Cobbs passed away at the age of 90.
2. Sika Anoa’i:
- The hosts also pay tribute to Sika Anoa’i, a wrestling legend who was part of The Wild Samoans tag team. Anoa’i passed away on June 25 at the age of 79.
News
3. ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Release Date:
- Sony Pictures has announced that the new "Street Fighter" movie, based on the popular video game franchise, will be released on March 20, 2026. The film had recently parted ways with directors Danny and Michael Philippou.
4. Green Lantern Series on HBO:
- HBO has given a straight-to-series order for "Lanterns," based on the Green Lantern characters John Stewart and Hal Jordan from DC Comics.
5. Set Photos of James Gunn's Superman:
- Filming for James Gunn's Superman is currently underway in Cleveland, Ohio. Local sightings have revealed David Corenswet as the Man of Steel and Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific in full costume.
6. Dr Disrespect Misconduct Allegations:
- Turtle Beach has ended its partnership with streamer Guy Beahm, known as Dr Disrespect, following allegations of inappropriate communications with minors, which led to his 2020 Twitch ban.
Coming Soon/Preview Segment
7. Trailers Previewed:
- Netflix's "The Union": A new action-thriller series.
- "Nosferatu": A reimagining of the classic horror tale.
- "Batman: Caped Crusader": An upcoming animated series.
Review Segment
8. Rigel's Reviews:
- "Inside Out 2": Rigel shares thoughts on the sequel to Pixar's beloved animated film.
- "Lisa Frankenstein": Rigel reviews this quirky new horror-comedy film.
9. Jason's Review:
-"Trigger Warning": Jason gives an in-depth review of this new Netflix thriller.
Tune in to this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast for all these discussions and more, including the latest news, trailers, and reviews from the world of entertainment!
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