Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #39

Enjoy a brand new episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, in which Michael sits clear across the room from us in his own little island, causing the conversation to be even more disjointed and needlessly insulting than usual!  We also cover all the latest pop culture news and rumors, and debate some deep thoughts about the way Disney has extended copyright laws and the potential effect on future generations of fans and creators.

Length - 01:14:24

Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.)

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0:02:57 - ANIMATION NEWS

Cartoon Network's "Justice League Action" shows potential.

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0:05:42 - CROSSING THE STREAMS

"It Follows" now streaming, a (we think) spoiler-free description of "The OA," the odd comedy "The Overnight," intrigued by an upcoming anthology series "The Dark Web," Sigourney Weaver is the street-level villain of "The Defenders," and the show's potential connection to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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0:17:47 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS

"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" to cross paths with... George Lucas?, "Arrow" renewed for Season Six, Ronnie Raymond returning for more episodes of "Flash," a Los Pollos Hermanos commercial teases the third season of "Better Call Saul," a script in the works for "Y the Last Man," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." begins its second half of the season with killer robots, and "Superstore" gets laughs from those of us with retail experience.

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0:28:41 - MOVIE NEWS

"X-Men: Supernova" rumored title of next X-film, Will Smith and Tom Hanks in a live-action "Dumbo," Peter Dinklage eyed for "Avengers: Infinity War," a buddy cop feel for "Green Lantern Corps?" and Woody Harrelson planning a single-take live film on the streets of London.

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0:40:28 - STAR WARS NEWS

More details about Woody Harrelson's role in the Han Solo origin film, an unrevealed title picked out for Episode Eight, more discussion about Carrie Fisher's digital rights and George Lucas finds a home in Los Angeles for his art collection in the Museum of Narrative Art.

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0:51:21 - DEEP THOUGHTS

Has Disney's fight to change copyright laws hindered the pop culture prospects of generations to come?  A clever short featured on "Adam Ruins Everything" leads to debate over the future of art, commerce and cartoon mice.