EPISODE · Jul 25, 2026 · 1H 19M
Odyssey makes land, X-Men '97 Returns, Fanatics Fest NYC, and Euphoriai is Back? | Episode 14
from Checkin' The Gate · host Owen Rogers
This week's entertainment headlines include: Recap from Fanatics Fest NYC to Tales in New Orleans Ali G returns with Who Iz I? New directorial project from Chris Rock New workplace comedy inspired by The Cable Guy starring Damon Wayans Jr. Feature film based on AND1 legend The Professor Snoop Dogg biopic slated for 2027 Euphoria retrospective announced New trailers for Avengers and Spider-Man: Brand New Day New Deadpool project in development First look at Clayface The Batman Part II delayed until 2028 Zosia Mamet joins Industry Casting changes for Scrubs Season 2 Johnny Depp attached to Ebenezer 🎬 Spotlight Review Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Mixtape This week's featured review explores an ensemble comedy packed with celebrity cameos and sketch-comedy energy. Topics include: Satire of celebrity culture A modern twist on fantasy storytelling Comedy in the spirit of Movie 43 and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Performances from John Slattery, Zoey Deutch, Ben Wang, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley Which newcomers steal the show 📺 CHECKING THE GATE X-Men '97 A deep dive into one of Marvel Animation's strongest series. Discussion includes: Building on the original animated series Polaris storyline Apocalypse mythology Onslaught teases Wolverine's emotional arc Jubilee's continued growth Gambit's return Expanding the larger X-Men universe with X-Factor, X-Force, New Mutants, and X-Corp Omega Red and the "Danger" episode Rick and Morty Six episodes in Bigger science fiction ideas Mental health themes Rick and Morty's evolving relationship High-concept storytelling Body-swapping and memory concepts The "confidence worm" episode Raising Kanan Kanan's evolution Family betrayals Marvin's influence Jukebox's future Tommy and Ghost speculation The mystery surrounding Breeze My Adventures with Superman New takes on Connor Kent and Jon Kent Jimmy Olsen's role Superman mythology expansion Silo Memory loss mystery Lucas storyline Timeline reveals The importance of Vitamin D and underground society Building toward the season's larger mystery 🎥 Black Indie Spotlight Back on the Strip This week's featured indie film stars: Wesley Snipes J. B. Smoove Kevin Hart Tiffany Haddish Faison Love Gary Owen Spence Moore II Topics include: Independent comedy filmmaking Las Vegas as a backdrop Wesley Snipes' return to leading comedy Ensemble chemistry Directed by Chris Spencer Why the film deserves another look 🎟️ Box Office Report This week's numbers include: The Odyssey opens with over $123 million Moana earns $17 million in Week 2 Toy Story adds $13 million in Week 3, reaching over $429 million worldwide 🔗 Follow & ConnectInstagram: @checkinthegateX (Twitter): @checkinthegateTIKTOK: @checkinthegatepodEmail : [email protected] Have recommendations for shows, films, or Black-created projects to spotlight? Reach out on social. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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This week on Checkin' the Gate, Owen Rogers checks in after returning from Fanatics Fest NYC, reflecting on the intersection of sports, entertainment, fandom, and pop culture while diving into another packed week of Hollywood news. In The Check-In, Owen recaps Fanatics Fest, his trip to New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail, and breaks down the biggest industry headlines—from new Marvel trailers and franchise announcements to biopics, comedy projects, and major casting news. From Batman Part II getting delayed to new Deadpool developments, it's another busy week across the entertainment landscape. This week's featured review spotlights Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Mixtape, a cameo-filled comedy that blends absurd humor, celebrity satire, and sketch comedy sensibilities while introducing several rising stars worth keeping an eye on. Then it's time for Checking the Gate, where Owen dives into the latest episodes of X-Men '97, Rick and Morty, Raising Kanan, My Adventures with Superman, and Silo, breaking down storylines, comic book lore, character development, and what's working across television. The Black Indie Spotlight highlights Back on the Strip, a Las Vegas-set comedy featuring an all-star ensemble led by Wesley Snipes, and explores how independent Black comedies continue carving out their own lane. Finally, Owen wraps with this week's box office report, including The Odyssey, Moana, and Toy Story. If you love movies, television, comic books, Black cinema, and conversations from the perspective of a working actor, welcome to Checkin' the Gate.
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