Kapow The Pop Cultured Pocast #4

It’s a free-wheeling fourth episode for Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast.  Jordan, Cliff and Seth cover all the usual news from the worlds of comics, movies and television, while a loopy, sleep-deprived Michael does his best to keep focused and not run us too far off the rails.  After he finally gets calmed down (and puts his shirt back on), the team has just enough time to end the show with a spotlight on two fun tabletop games.

Length - 0:57:39

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

COMICS

3:12 - “Walking Dead: The Alien”

Brand new digital story set in “Walking Dead” universe by Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin debuts.

http://panelsyndicate.com/

 

7:40 - Wizard World scales back number of shows

Convention giant Wizard World cuts some 2016 shows after posting multi-million dollar loses.

http://icv2.com/articles/news/view/34257/wizard-world-loses-4-3-million-2015

 

9:57 - “Superman: Rebirth” rumors

Does starring role for original “Post-Crisis” Superman mean the end for current “New 52” version?

http://www.newsarama.com/28863-superman-clues-how-does-final-days-tie-into-rebirth.html

TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS

12:12 - Supergirl

First season ends on emotional high note.

14:17 - The Walking Dead

Does actor’s upcoming role prove who died in season-ending cliffhanger?

http://screenrant.com/walking-dead-negan-kill-glenn-okja/

15:33 - Krypton

Syfy orders pilot for show set on Superman’s home planet.

http://www.thewrap.com/superman-prequel-drama-krypton-ordered-to-pilot-at-syfy/

17:39 - Fear the Walking Dead

Waterlogged second season begins for “Walking Dead” spin-off.

19:18 - Better Call Saul

Spectacular second season of the “Breaking Bad” prequel concludes.

22:36 - Jessica Jones

Marvel Netflix series wins Peabody Award.

http://marvel.com/news/tv/26065/marvels_jessica_jones_takes_the_prize_in_the_75th_annual_peabody_awards

MOVIE NEWS

23:31 - “Flash” movie casting

Warner Brothers reportedly looking to fill roles for five familiar characters.

http://screenrant.com/flash-movie-2018-dceu-characters-villains/

 

25:24 - “Captain America: Civil War” marketing kicks into high gear

Positive reviews and social media memes continue to roll in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvkWGrIQ7r8

 

27:38 - Ambitious “Avatar” plans

James Cameron announces all four sequels filming concurrently.

http://collider.com/james-cameron-avatar-2-sequels-star-wars/

 

29:56 - Daisy Ridley reuniting with J.J. Abrams

Actress to star in “Force Awakens” director’s new film “Kolma.”

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/04/jj-abrams-and-daisy-ridley-will-reunite-for-a-very-non-star-wars-y-film/

 

30:22 - “Deadpool” releasing early on digital

R-rated blockbuster available digitally on April 26.

http://www.comingsoon.net/dvd/news/679199-deadpool-digital-release-set-for-april-26#/slide/1

 

30:51 - DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

Rip Hunter’s real name revealed in time-bending episode.

32:12 - The Flash

A dark turn in the desperate battle against Zoom.

 

34:24 - Iron Man appearing in next Spider-Man film

Robert Downey Jr. confirmed for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” cast.

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/21/robert-downey-jr-spider-man-homecoming

 

35:11 - Willem Dafoe in “Justice League”

Former Norman Osborn actor joins cast of DC flagship franchise.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justice-league-adds-willem-dafoe-880889

 

36:01 - X-23 to make film debut in “Wolverine 3?”

Is clone of Wolverine, Laura Kinney, coming to the big screen?

http://www.superherohype.com/news/371911-exclusive-which-x-men-character-might-make-her-debut-in-wolverine-3#/slide/1

 

36:27 - Maisie Williams as Wolfsbane?

“Game of Thrones” actress rumored to co-star in upcoming X-Men spinoff “New Mutants.”

http://www.avclub.com/article/maisie-williams-wolfsbane-x-men-spinoff-new-mutant-234648

 

37:30 - “Blade Runner 2” moves up release date

Long-awaited sequel to hit theaters in October of 2017.

http://variety.com/2016/film/news/blade-runner-sequel-release-date-changed-1201757777/

 

38:24 - Hasbro cinematic universe

More details emerge about interconnected films from the worlds of G.I. Joe, Micronauts, M.A.S.K., Visionaries and ROM.

http://comicbook.com/2016/04/21/more-details-on-hasbro-cinematic-universe-revealed/

 

41:48 - “Marking Out” available on DVD

Local filmmakers premier acclaimed new wrestling documentary.

http://www.mindfooled.com/

GAMING

43:26 - “Letters from Whitechapel” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroclix”

This week’s episode wraps up with a look at two tabletop game we’ve enjoyed recently.  First up is the murder mystery “Letters from Whitechapel,” in which players band together using their best detective skills to stop the infamous Jack the Ripper.  Then we explore the new expansion set for Heroclix starring the Heroes in a Half Shell, as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come to the collectible miniature game for the first time.

https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/letters-from-whitechapel/

http://wizkids.com/heroclix/tmnt/