On this week’s brand-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re diving into the biggest headlines shaking up the nerd world!
- Nintendo delays Switch 2 U.S. pre-orders due to Trump-era tariffs and shifting market conditions. While the U.S. must wait for a new pre-order date, the console's June 5, 2025 release remains unchanged.
- Robert Pattinson may join Dune: Messiah as the mysterious villain Scytale, a Face Dancer and key antagonist from Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi sequel.
- James Cameron embraces AI for filmmaking, hoping to cut costs without cutting staff. The legendary director joins Stability AI’s board and aims to integrate AI into VFX workflows.
- The Last of Us gets an early renewal! HBO greenlights Season 3 ahead of Season 2's premiere on April 13, with showrunners planning to stretch Part II into multiple seasons.
We preview trailers for:
- Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu, June 6)
- TRON: ARES (In theaters October 10)
- Love, Death & Robots: Season 4 (Netflix, May 15)
- Jason reviews the much-anticipated Minecraft Movie — does it mine comedy gold or dig itself a creative hole?
All this and more on another packed episode of The Comic Section Podcast! Tune in and stay geeked up! 🎮🎬🕷️