The Comic Section Podcast

In Issue #339 of The Comic Section Podcast, we talk Nintendo’s big casting reveal for the live-action Legend of Zelda movie! Plus, Ryan Gosling & Will Ferrell team up for Tough Guys , HBO’s Lanterns wraps filming, John Malkovich cut from Fantastic Four , and Netflix greenlights Assassin’s Creed . We also preview trailers for Mortal Kombat 2 and Stranger Things 5 , and review Ballerina , Dune:...

In this week’s episode, we begin by honoring the lives of Julian McMahon, star of Fantastic Four and Nip/Tuck, and James Carter Cathcart, the iconic voice of James and Meowth from Pokémon. Then we dive into all the major headlines: 🪐 Denis Villeneuve confirms Dune: Part Three 🦹‍♂️ Paul Walter Hauser revealed as Mole Man in Fantastic Four 🔥 Jon M. Chu to direct the live-action Hot Wheels movie...

On Issue #337 of The Comic Section Podcast , we pay tribute to two titans we've sadly lost: legendary Marvel Comics editor-in-chief and Valiant Comics founder Jim Shooter , and iconic actor Michael Madsen of Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill . In our Breaking News segment, the Street Fighter live-action cast continues to heat up with the official casting of David Dastmalchian as M. Bison , joining...

On Issue #336 of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick things off by paying tribute and diving into the biggest headlines shaking the worlds of comics, TV, film, and gaming! 🔫 Jon Bernthal returns as The Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day alongside Tom Holland in 2026! 🧱 James Gunn reveals Clayface will be a full-on “body horror” experience—most likely rated R! 📱 Aaron Sorkin is working on The...

🎧 Episode Description: On Issue #335 of The Comic Section Podcast , we begin by paying our respects to actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, known for his roles in Lilo & Stitch , Magnum P.I. , and Hawaii Five-0 , who passed away at the age of 46. In this week's headlines: 🍔 Harold & Kumar 4 is officially in the works with Kal Penn and John Cho set to return! 🏆 Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, De...

On Issue #334 of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick off with Breaking News: Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies —one focused on streaming and content creation, the other on traditional television. Big studio shift! Director Robert Eggers teams up with Willem Dafoe for a dark reimagining of A Christmas Carol , and Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is giving major Real Ghostbust...

In Issue #333 of The Comic Section Podcast: We begin by paying our respects to Jonathan Joss, the beloved voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill, who tragically passed away at 59. In the Breaking News: Lionsgate x AI: Is Hollywood ready for AI-generated content? We break down the controversial deal with Runway. Warner Bros. Uprising: Shareholders vote against CEO David Zaslav’s $52M pay—what...

In Issue #332 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin with heavy hearts as we pay tribute to two legendary figures: Peter David, iconic writer behind The Incredible Hulk, has passed away at 68, and Eric Legrand, the beloved French voice of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z, has died at 66. Then in BREAKING NEWS: Marvel and DC are joining forces for the first time in over two decades with a Batman/Deadpool cr...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! We pay tribute to Cheers legend George Wendt, who passed away at 76. Plus, big casting news for Legendary’s Street Fighter movie, Marvel delays Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars, and BOOM! Studios comics are leaving digital libraries soon. Also: A live-action Elden Ring movie is in the works from A24 and Alex Garland! 🔥 Trailer previews: IT: Welcome to Derry, Jurassic Wor...

On this week’s all-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast , we begin our Breaking News segment with a heartfelt tribute to hardcore wrestling legend Terry Brunk , better known as Sabu , who has passed away at the age of 60. We reflect on his legendary career, from his extreme battles in ECW to his appearances in WWE , WCW , TNA , and New Japan Pro Wrestling . We then dive into major entertainment...

On this week’s all-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast , we’re diving into some of the biggest headlines shaking up the world of entertainment! In our Breaking News segment: Warner Bros. execs react to James Gunn’s Superman! Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca shared their glowing thoughts after seeing an early cut of the highly anticipated reboot, praising Gunn’s heartfelt approach and confirming maj...

On this week’s all-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast , we’re back with a jam-packed show full of breaking news, previews, and reviews! In our Breaking News/Headlines segment: DC’s Sgt. Rock movie is not canceled — just postponed! We break down the latest report from Deadline, which clarifies that the film, starring Colin Farrell and directed by Luca Guadagnino , will now begin filming next su...

"Wrestlemania 41 Breakdown, NXT Stand & Deliver Reactions, and a Hilarious Bella Twins Story!" On this week’s brand-new issue of The Comic Section Podcast , we’re stepping into the squared circle! 🎙️🤼‍♂️ We’re joined by special guests and wrestling enthusiasts Sean and Melissa Connell to break down all the action from WWE’s Wrestlemania 41 and NXT’s Stand and Deliver , both live from Las Vega...

On this week’s brand-new episode of The Comic Section Podcast , we’re joined by our good friend and guest host Shawn from the popular business Wicked Waffles ! 🧇🔥 Get ready for a loaded episode full of monster-sized news, comic book crossovers, and long-awaited TV returns! Breaking News/Headlines: Sam Neill enters the MonsterVerse! The Jurassic Park legend joins the cast of the next Godzilla x K...

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 villai...

On this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by paying tribute to the legendary Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone, and The Doors, who passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse sets a release date for June 4, 2027, with a first look unveiled at CinemaCon. Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially announced as the title for the fourth...

In this week's issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we break down the biggest headlines in entertainment! Marvel Studios officially unveils the cast for Avengers: Doomsday, featuring MCU veterans, Fantastic Four: First Steps newcomers, and shockingly, Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom! Rachel Zegler faces backlash from Snow White producer Marc Platt’s son, who blames her social media comments fo...

In this week's episode of The Comic Section Podcast , we begin by paying our respects to David Steven Cohen , the brilliant head writer behind Courage the Cowardly Dog , who has sadly passed away at 58 after battling cancer. In our Breaking News/Headlines segment: Disney+ is developing a live-action Power Rangers series , with Percy Jackson showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz in ta...

In this week's new issue of The Comic Section Podcast: Breaking News/Headlines: Spider-Man 4 Casting Bombshell! Sadie Sink has been cast in a "significant" role for the upcoming Spider-Man 4. Theories suggest she could portray Jean Grey or perhaps another iconic redhead like Mary Jane Watson. John Wick 5 Officially Confirmed! Lionsgate has confirmed the continuation of the John Wick saga, proving...

Here's the description for the upcoming issue of The Comic Section Podcast: We begin by paying heartfelt condolences to three iconic figures: George Lowe, the legendary voice of Space Ghost Coast to Coast, who passed away at 67. Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated South Carolina native and R&B powerhouse, who passed at 63. Roy Ayers, the jazz and R&B great, who passed away at 84. In our Brea...

Here's a description of the upcoming issue of The Comic Section Podcast : We begin by paying condolences to Michelle Trachtenberg , known for Harriet the Spy , Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and Gossip Girl , who has passed away at 39. We also honor the memory of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. In our Breaking News/Headlines segment: Rumors continue to swirl about Luc...

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 o...

In this issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick things off by discussing Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime performance and his impact on hip-hop history. We break down his setlist, stage presence, and how he solidifies his legacy among the greats. In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we cover: Masters of the Universe casting updates – Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) and Jóhannes Haukur Jó...

In this issue of The Comic Section Podcast , we kick things off with our Breaking News/Headlines segment, covering the latest in entertainment: Netflix’s The Sandman adaptation will end with Season 2. After a long wait and uncertainty surrounding its renewal, Netflix has confirmed that the second season of The Sandman was always planned to be the final chapter. We discuss what this means for fans...

In this issue of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick things off with our Breaking News/Headlines segment, covering the latest buzz in entertainment: Hudson Thames, the voice of Spider-Man in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, recently opened up about his initial concerns over the show being “annoying and woke” but was ultimately impressed by the script. We discuss his comments and what they cou...