Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #38

The year may be young, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of news to cover.  Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back with an all-new episode covering some recent comic book releases, Star Wars rumors, award-worthy movies and our first spotting of a Perlmutter in the wild since our show began.  Don't miss it! Length - 01:18:18 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:02:02 - ANIMATION NEWS Appearances from big-screen favorites on "Star Wars: Rebels" and the second season of "Voltron: Legendary Defender" kicking off on January 20th. - 0:06:14 - STAR WARS NEWS Wondering how Carrie Fisher's death may affect the upcoming film's plotlines, the ageless Jimmy Smits, rumors of Woody Harrelson joining the Star Wars universe, a petition to make Leia an official Disney Princess and two behind-the-scenes documentaries, "I Am Your Father" and "Elstree 1976." - 0:21:30 - COMIC BOOK NEWS A "Locke & Key" one-shot, an underwhelming finale to "Civil War II," the "He-Man / Thundercats" crossover continues to entertain, a tease for this year's "Secret Empire" event, the return of a major villain in the pages of "Justice League vs. Suicide Squad," cool retro variant covers celebrate Image's 25th anniversary, Mike Grell draws Green Arrow again, Marvel angers fans by dropping their free digital code program and Geoff Johns hints at some upcoming "Watchmen" work. - 0:38:27 - MOVIE NEWS Matthew McConaughey shows patience before stepping into a superhero role, avoiding "Thor: Ragnarok" plot leaks, Ben Affleck casts doubt on upcoming Batman film, and Seth rounds up all the movies he's watched recently in preparation for awards season. - 1:09:59 - PERLMUTTER Reclusive CEO of Marvel Comics is photographed for the first time in decades in a meeting with President-Elect Trump.