Ka-Pow The Pop Cultured Podcast #3

Welcome back for the third episode of Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast!  There was an awful lot of news to discuss this week, so we hit as many topics as we can while still leaving time to spotlight an excellent piece of fan fiction and take a detailed view of the first wave of new DC: Rebirth comics.  And don’t worry, millennials, unlike those oppressive old-fashioned movie theaters, we don’t care if you want to text while listening to the show. Length - 1:19:17 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some mild adult language.) TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS 1:29 - Supergirl Indigo debuts before the upcoming finale. 4:15 - DC’s Legends of Tomorrow A team-up with Jonah Hex in the Old West. 7:05 - Daredevil “Defenders” to start filming at the end of this year? http://comicbook.com/marvel/2016/04/11/daredevils-charlie-cox-announces-the-defenders-filming-date/ 7:36 - Game of Thrones President Obama requests early screening of the new season. http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/14/politics/game-of-thrones-barack-obama-first-look/ STAR WARS NEWS 8:15 - Original trilogy returning to theatres Triple feature planned at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain. http://www.forbes.com/sites/simonthompson/2016/04/12/original-star-wars-trilogy-to-return-to-us-theaters-this-summer/#512aee6d3379 10:57 - “Force Awakens” deleted scenes Blu-Ray lacking previously promised special features. http://collider.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-deleted-scenes/ 12:30 - Han Solo’s jacket auctioned “Force Awakens” wardrobe sells for $191,000. http://time.com/4292489/harrison-ford-han-solo-jacket-auction-sold/ 12:41 - Young Han Solo casting Unknown Alden Ehrenreich frontrunner for iconic role. http://deadline.com/2016/04/star-wars-han-solo-movie-alden-ehrenreich-frontrunner-cast-1201737425/ 13:07 - Mon Mothma actress returns Actress Genevieve O’Reilly reprises role from Episode III. http://www.hitfix.com/harpy/mon-mothma-actress-gets-the-last-laugh-after-being-cut-from-star-wars-revenge-of-the-sith 13:32 - Star Wars Land Disney theme parks break ground on new attraction. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-star-wars-html-20160414-htmlstory.html 15:12 - C-3PO comic prequel The origin of C-3PO’s red arm revealed in new comic book one-shot. http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT150933 MOVIE NEWS 16:27 - “Deadpool 2” Sequel officially announced. http://variety.com/2016/film/news/deadpool-2-ryan-reynolds-1201753693/ 17:02 - AMC Theatres backlash Company walks back idea of “phone-friendly” screenings that allow texting. http://www.avclub.com/article/amc-may-have-overstated-whole-texting-friendly-the-235317 20:43 - “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Title of next solo movie confirmed, with Michael Keaton rumored as villain. http://marvel.com/news/movies/26023/spider-mans_next_solo_film_officially_receives_its_title http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/michael-keaton-circling-villain-role-883753 22:58 - “Justice League” Filming begins for DC’s team-up movie. http://www.ew.com/article/2016/02/21/justice-league-starts-April-11 23:12 - Ben Affleck going solo Rumors confirmed the actor is writing, directing and starring in solo Batman film. http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/apr/13/ben-affleck-batman-confirmed-direct-star-in-solo-movie 24:03 - “Captain America: Civil War” receiving critical acclaim New Marvel movie screened for critics amidst growing buzz. http://movieweb.com/captain-america-civil-war-test-screenings/ 26:05 - “Doctor Strange” teaser First footage from the magical new film released. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-U_t2pUHI 29:18 - “Suicide Squad” trailer Third trailer reveals more off-kilter action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwsbcW-d-E 32:16 - “Thor: Ragnarok” casting surprises Natalie Portman not returning for the sequel, making way for new love interest. http://nerdist.com/thor-ragnarok-natalie-portman-tessa-thompson/ 34:04 - “Wolverine 3” rumors Is the future-set script an adaptation of “Old Man Logan?” http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Wolverine-3-Set-Here-What-We-Know-124307.html 35:06 - “Inhumans” disappears from schedule Film no longer part of Marvel’s “Phase Three” lineup for 2019. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvels-inhumans-movie-may-move-from-2019-release/1100-6438745/ 37:30 - More “Avatar” on the way James Cameron announces four new sequels to the highest grossing film in history. http://www.cnet.com/news/james-cameron-confirms-four-avatar-sequels/ 39:04 - “The Dark Tower” Jackie Earl Haley to join cast of Stephen King adaptation. http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3387386/jackie-earle-haley-joins-stephen-kings-dark-tower/ 40:09 - “Batman: The Killing Joke” receives rating DC animated feature given franchise’s first R rating. http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/14/batman-killing-joke-animated-rated-r INDIE SPOTLIGHT 40:51 - “Empty Graves,” stellar Superman Fan Fiction Tumblr user Kitty Unpretty gives us a unique spin on the familiar time travel story, as Martha Kent must protect her adopted young son by any means necessary.  But what ripples will an altered past have for a still uncertain future? http://unpretty.tumblr.com/post/142158892973/unpretty-villain-attempts-to-go-back-in-time COMIC BOOK NEWS 46:49 - DC: Rebirth The Ka-Pow crew takes an in-depth look at the solicitations for the first month of titles in the DC: Rebirth relaunch.  Follow along as we go title by title, filling you in on the creative teams and upcoming plotlines, revealing our hopes and concerns, and passing judgement on this whole experiment months before any of the actual books hit store shelves. http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-comics-april-2016-previews-catalog-2016/dc-comics-april-2016-previews-catalog