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