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Superman is soaring, especially at the domestic box office! Fantastic Four: First Steps is starting its all-out push but did the recent trailer show too much? Plus, Supergirl, The Naked Gun, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and - of course - thoughts about the EMMY nominations (and snubs) from Jamie and the gang. BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron hop in for a fun new Phase Hero episode rounding up all o...

Superman is finally here with opening night screenings having kicked off the movie's worldwide release. In this live podcast recording, the Phase Hero crew of Brandon Davis, Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak, and Aaron Perine, the entirety of Superman is fair game for a discussion. From major DC Universe Easter eggs to hot takes about the characters, it's all broken down in this exciting new episode! Ho...

Superman stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult open up about portraying Superman / Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor, respectively. This interview contains insight about the movie and some may consider elements of the Lois Lane question to contain spoiler-y insights, though it is based on intel obtained from the trailer for Superman. The questions aim to be spoiler-free....

Superman reviews are officially here and the movie is surrounded by positivity as the DC Universe gets ready to launch this weekend. This episode of Phase Hero rounds up some of the reviews with thoughts from the hosts before featuring updates with the Fantastic Four: First Steps global promotional tour, Dune: Part 3 updates, and a look at the massive box office opening for Jurassic World Rebirth...

The Superman embargo has officially lifted and BD & Jenna are here to share their spoiler-free thoughts on the film! This episode takes a look at what works best in the movie and what some of the issues might be for it, shining a light on the amount of hope injected into the new DC Universe. This is the first official reaction to Superman on Phase Hero with another episode scheduled to record live...

Superman writer and director James Gunn sits down with BD to talk about the movie which aims to launch the DC Universe. This interview aims to be spoiler-free but includes very small details about the new film, such as insights about Superman's heroics. It also includes the full audio of the Hot Toys reveal which video is available of on social channels! James Gunn is the first interview kicking o...

Ironheart has released all episodes on Disney+, meaning it is time for a spoiler-filled review and discussion! This episode of Phase Hero discusses the complete season of Ironheart, including the exciting finale episode, with a breakdown of what might be coming next, some Easter eggs found along the way, and more! The end of the episode includes 10-score ratings from the group!

A new Wonder Woman casting rumor has been addressed by James Gunn while the Superman press tour has fully taken flight. Plus, Fantastic Four seems to be starting its big push with new teasers and all relevant MCU updates updates of the week! Jurassic World Rebirth is making noise with review scores and two new movie trailer have people pretty fired up with The Running Man and Project Hail Mary. 

Jon Bernthal is officially returning as the Punisher for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Ironheart reactions are pouring in as we prepare for a new trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps! The X-Men got a director?! A new Marvel movie release date?! Plus, the director of Lanterns, James Hawes, opened up about the series for the first time with some big promises. Meanwhile, Superman is on a massive g...

28 Years Later director Danny Boyle opens up about revisiting the rage virus infected world after all these years, which called for filming on the isolated Holy Island and using iPhones for very specific reasons! Unlike most other Director Debrief episodes, this interview with Boyle does not contain spoilers for 28 Years Later. Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer follow the Boyle interview with i...

Fantastic Four: First Steps had a creator event to promote new merchandise, Ironheart is nearing with Robert Downey Jr. sending love for her while wearing a Doctor Doom-themed hat from Avengers: Doomsday's set, and James Gunn got people fired up with his comments about Disney's output mandate and Marvel Studios. All of the latest MCU updates are in this new Marvel-centric episode of Phase Hero!

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow officially got a new title, Clayface has been cast, Lanterns is wrapping up, and a Mister Miracle animated series is on the way. This episode of Phase Hero rounds up all of the DC Universe news and discourse as Superman just a couple of weeks away from hitting theaters! Plus, the Phase Hero crew gets honest on their thoughts about how some Snyder cultists plan to ruin...

A series of movie news events happened throughout the week, including a new Superman trailer being released to promote tickets going on sale! Plus, James Gunn confirmed a new Wonder Woman movie is on the way, Chris Evans dropped an interesting Avengers / Captain America quote, Ironheart has begun its press tour, and The Incredibles 3 got a surprise this week! It's all featured in this week's live...

Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps have tickets going on sale but there should be no competition between them according to James Gunn! Plus, Marvel updates for San Diego Comic-Con, Charlie Cox talking about Jessica Jones in Daredevil, updates on Superman and Peacemaker Season 2, and more from the Ballerina premiere where BD hosted interviews on the red carpet!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors are heating up with the Hulk being the latest given an expectation to appear... let's break that down! Plus, the runtimes of Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps might be out there, Peacemaker and DC Studios are going to San Diego Comic-Con, and more! This episode of Phase Hero covers the latest Marvel and DC news updates, as well as takes a look at major movie...

Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars have officially been delayed, while other Marvel Cinematic Universe updates continue to pour in from the New York City pocket of the franchise. Plus, Supergirl star Milly Alcock is keeping secrets and Jai Courtney is open to returning to the DC Universe! Non-comic discussions include Mission: Impossible, Lilo & Stitch, Zootopia 2, and more! It's a LIVE Phase Hero...

The Superman trailer is officially here, meaning it is time for Phase Hero to share their reactions and analysis! Plus, Peacemaker Season 2 dropped its trailer, Spider-Noir has a teaser out, and Ironheart finally released a full look at the series. This podcast episode contains reactions to all of the new Marvel and DC Universe footage, as well as thoughts on the news of Thunderbolts* director Jak...

The cast and showruner of Andor Season 2 talk with Brandon Davis about the show's second and final season. Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Genevieve O'Reilly, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, and showrunner Tony Gilroy talk about their work which sends the characters straight into the story of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Cassian Andor, Bix, Mon Mothma, Dedra Miro, and Syril Karn's stories are dissected and...

The first live episode of Phase Hero is finally back since early April! This episode features a recap of the key moments from Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Ryan Reynolds working on a new Deadpool and X-Men movie, the Thunderbolts* box office and marketing, Superman's impending arrival in Fortnite, and a live interview with The Sentry creator Paul Jenkins! Plus, a look at some more Marvel and DC...

Thunderbolts* has officially arrived in theaters and the Phase Hero crew has their review and discussion of the film, recorded at the IMAX HQ because it is the best place to celebrate one of the biggest movies of the year! Branon Davis, Jamie Jirak, Jenna Anderson, and Aaron Perine discuss the MCU Easter eggs, the credits scene, their favorite scenes, and more. John Walker, Ghost, Yelena, Red Guar...

Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier discusses the film's biggest spoilers with Brandon Davis in a spoiler-filled breakdown of the film. This interview covers everything from the major deaths of character(s) in the Thunderbolts movie, the asterisk in the title, the credits scene, and more. The audio form also includes an interview with Bob actor Lewis Pullman and Ghost actress Hannah John-Kamen. Th...

Daredevil: Born Again has released its entire first season, with the finale available now! The Punisher and Daredevil had an unexpected reunion for some intense action beats as Matt Murdock became a target for Wilson Fisk and his new task force. This live podcast recording shares insights from the finale of Daredevil: Born Again, Easter eggs, a review score out of 10, and an tease of the upcoming...

Daredevil: Born Again directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson discuss their work on the show's Season 1 finale in an interview full of spoilers. This conversation for the Phase Hero podcast series, Daredevil Director Debrief, covers everything from The Punisher's role in the series to Kingpin's rise to power and everything Matt Murdock & Daredevil is doing with Season 2 on the horizon. The duo...

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8 review and discussion immediately following the release of the latest MCU show! Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk have once again come face-to-face, Heather and Vanessa are caught in it all, and Bullseye is shaking things up. This episode of the Phase Hero podcast includes spoilers in a discussion about the new episode of the Daredevil series, complete with insights from...

Daredevil: Born Again directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson join Brandon Davis to discuss the insanity of Episode 8. The episode ends on a massive cliffhanger and bit of information being revealed which shifts the perspective on the entire series, going back to its first episode. With Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, Heather, and Vanessa all having been in one room on the same dance floor.... Bulls...