In this issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we dive into the latest headlines shaking up the world of pop culture!
In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss:
Marvel’s plans to bring back The Defenders. Ahead of Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel is exploring ways to reintroduce Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter), and Iron Fist (Finn Jones) into the MCU. Marvel's head of streaming, Brad Winderbaum, confirmed they're actively working on how to bring these beloved characters back. Could a full Defenders reunion be on the horizon?
Street Fighter finds its director! Legendary Entertainment has tapped Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show) to helm the live-action adaptation of Capcom’s iconic video game franchise. We break down what this means for the film and what fans can expect.
Titmouse brings Nights to life. The award-winning animation studio is adapting Image Comics' critically acclaimed series Nights into an animated TV show, working alongside creators Wyatt Kennedy and Luigi Formisano.
UFO Conspiracy Thriller sparks a bidding war. A new project from director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and producer Jerry Bruckheimer is making waves. Described as All the President’s Men with UFOs, studios are battling for the rights to this mysterious thriller.
New Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series greenlit. To celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary, Nickelodeon has announced Avatar: Seven Havens, a brand-new 2D animated series with 26 episodes spread over two seasons. We share what we know so far and what this could mean for Avatar fans.
In our Coming Soon/Previews segment, we talk about the chilling teaser for A24's Bring Her Back.
Lastly, in our Review segment:
Jason reviews Captain America: Brave New World and shares his thoughts on where the MCU is heading.
Rigel dives into Kraven The Hunter, the horror-thriller Longlegs, and Spike Lee’s classic Malcolm X.
Don’t miss this packed episode—tune in now to The Comic Section Podcast!
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