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James Gunn BACK at Marvel & Ted Brandt and Ro Stein Interview | The Comics Pals Episode 125

The dynamic duo of Ted Brandt and Ro Stein return to the show! The art team behind CROWDED talk about the success of their book and its impending trade release, the importance of representation in their work, and much more! The Pals also talk Marvel's HUGE week, which includes the return of James Gunn to the director's chair of Guardians of the Galaxy! Marco - Beasts of Burden Wise Dogs and Eldritch Men Cale - Spider-Man Life Story #1 Sean - Spider-Man: Life Story #1 News: 00:59:34 - Ezra Miller and Grant Morrison to Write Flash Film Script: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/flash-shocker-ezra-miller-writing-script-bid-star-1194937?fbclid=IwAR1MUPGDTRawYgM98VOd_0QMlllBG0hLY4aRuIgzBeVlllLlBdut_YrBiZI 01:08:16 - Second Coming Finds New Home at AHOY Comics: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/12/arts/second-coming-jesus-comic-book.html?fbclid=IwAR0198N8vjs_NHUeOUnxAhNk3iFjF_9LKi85ifDAPinEoU2e4zj50FGXE1k 01:13:01 - Legion M's Girl With No Name Letting Fans Help Produce the Film: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/exclusive-legion-ms-first-self-published-comic-book-needs-your-help-developing-the-film?fbclid=IwAR2Uk35_8TQBqya8GkRY3OW6pH9EPr1GeSBJEjSC_OHTxllOYzFRqqeSP2c 01:25:12 - Avengers: Endgame Second Trailer Drops: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/14/avengers-endgame-new-trailer-released/ 01:56:20 - Disney/Fox Deal Expected to Close This Week: https://comicbook.com/movies/2019/03/12/disney-fox-deal-closing-next-week/ 01:58:24 - James Gunn Reinstated as DIrector of Guardians of the Galaxy 3: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/15/guardians-of-the-galaxy-james-gunn-rehiring-comment/ https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/15/guardians-galaxy-3-james-gunn-disney-replacement-directors/ The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Halo, WoW Classic & The BEST Video Game Rumors of All-Time | The Video Game Pals Episode 98

On this week’s show the Pals discuss Halo, World of Warcraft Classic and their all-time favorite video game rumors. PLUS: The Video Game Pals as you know it comes to an end in two weeks with episode 100. Write in and let your voice be heard for our grand finale! -Reader Mail/Random question of the week -Da NEWS: 13:46 - Master Chief Collection coming to PC: https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/12/18261738/halo-master-chief-collection-pc-windows-steam https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1105572602872061952 17:26 - Halo Infinite Could Be a Game As Service: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-could-use-games-as-service-structure/1100-6465482/ 31:20 - Left 4 Dead creators Turtle Rock announce new co-op zombie shooter, Back 4 Blood https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/14/18265430/back-4-blood-turtle-rock-left-4-dead 38:07 - WoW Classic Content Plan: https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/classic-content-plan/120346 58:48 - Sony x Take Two Rumors: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-03-13-about-those-rumors-sony-is-buying-take-two https://venturebeat.com/2019/03/14/sony-kills-rumor-it-is-buying-grand-theft-auto-maker-take-two/ 1:06:29 - Main topic: Your favorite video game rumors of all time Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions

Disney Fox Merger Complete and Jonathan Hickman Returns to Marvel | The Comics Pals Episode 126

This week, the Pals talk about Jonathan Hickman's return to Marvel Comics and whether he's the biggest writer of the last decade, we cover some of the announcements from C2E2, and we talk the good, the bad and the ugly behind Disney's purchase of Fox. 00:13:07 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Dial H For Hero #1 Marco - Glow #1 Pete - Martian Manhunter & Shazam #4 Phil - Thanos Wars Infinity Origin Omnibus Sean - Detective Comics #1000, Heroes in Crisis #7 News: 00:25:35 - Marvel Announces Jonathan Hickman's Return: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/19/marvel-jonathan-hickman-return-x-men/ https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/03/22/jonathan-hickman-two-6-issue-series-marvel-major-milestone-x-men-history/ Mark Waid to tell the History of the Marvel Universe: https://www.newsarama.com/44432-mark-waid-to-tell-the-history-of-the-marvel-universe.html Carnage Returns This Summer: https://www.newsarama.com/44430-absolute-carnage-will-rip-through-venom-and-spider-man-this-summer.html Busiek and Ross to Add to Marvels Story With X-Men: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/03/22/kurt-busiek-ross-marvel-25th-anniversary/ New Christopher Sebela Comic 'Trust Fall' Announced: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/03/22/sebela-and-vision-plan-for-trust-fall-at-aftershock-in-june/ DC Universe App to be Free for One day: https://www.cbr.com/dc-universe-free-batman-80-anniversary/ 00:48:44 - 1.7% of All Comic Shops Closed Last Year, Per Diamond: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/03/22/comic-stores-2018-dropped-1-7-number-c2e2-retailer-breakfast/ 01:02:52 - Axel Alonso and Bill Jemas Launch Comics Publisher: https://www.comicsmnt.com/?p=2092&fbclid=IwAR3ekaGyAYkEkJM32VYX-8O0HXXN4cP_Bn6UkYr6UAUiENjWN4N8HTiOq34 01:12:48 - Main Topic: Disney/Fox Merger Officially Complete. Now what? We break down all the most important pieces of this massive, historic event, the positives and negatives surrounding the merger, and how we think this will change the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Internal Memo From Disney Chiefs to Fox Employees: https://comicbook.com/movies/2019/03/21/disney-fox-company-letter-new-chapter-alan-horn-alan-bergman/ What Happens With the X-Men: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/x-men-hit-marvel-cinematic-universe-at-2021-1195846?utm_source=twitter https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/15/fox-exec-says-disney-deal-hurting-x-men-dark-phoenix/ The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Google Stadia, Epic Store Victories & Nindies Showcase | The Video Game Pals Episode 99

In the penultimate episode of The Video Game Pals, the boys discuss the Nindie showcase highlights, more winds for the Epic Store and the debut of Google Stadia! Da News: 4:03 - Nindies Showcase: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1108408267523317760 20:25 - RQOTW - (What Nintendo IP would you most like to see handled by an indie next?) 26:13 - Microsoft announces Indie Showcase: ID@Xbox Game Pass https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/03/22/id-xbox-announces-id-xbox-game-pass/ 26:13 - Sony Announces Nintendo-Direct Style State of Play Series https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/03/22/state-of-play-playstations-new-video-showcase-debuts-monday/ 33:27 - Epic Store Rock Block: Metro Exodus Sales on Epic are already double the last Metro game’s sales on Steam: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/21/metro-exodus-epic-store-sales-are-already-over-double-that-of-last-lights-on-steam 33:27 - Epic Store Snags Outer Worlds Control and Quantic Dream’s trilogy as next batch of high-profile exclusives: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-outer-worlds-and-control-will-launch-on-the-epic-store-not-steam/ 40:22 - Valve planning a “facelift” for Steam: https://www.gameinformer.com/gdc-2019/2019/03/20/valve-plans-steam-facelift-with-library-redesign-new-events-page 45:22 - Disney Revives Lucasfilm Games; still apparently committed to EA: https://www.pcgamesn.com/lucasfilm-games-revival 54:09 - Persona 5: The Royal Announced for PS4: https://twitter.com/Persona_Central/status/1109444634567155715 https://twitter.com/Stealth40k/status/1109477082550161408 https://gematsu.com/2019/03/persona-5-the-royal-announced-for-ps4 58:02 - Castle Crashers is coming to Switch and PS4; The Behemoth Teases Next Game and Possible Sequel: https://blog.thebehemoth.com/2019/03/19/castle-crashers-remastered-coming-to-nintendo-switch-and-playstation-4/ Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is happening! It's real! https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/03/22/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-preview/ 1:11:26 - Main Topic: Google Stadia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SOS-a4ks7s https://www.techradar.com/news/stadia-everything-you-need-to-know-about-googles-game-streaming-service https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/19/18272965/google-stadia-studio-games-entertainment-jade-raymond-gdc-2019 https://kotaku.com/google-stadia-boss-answers-and-dodges-our-questions-1833422137 https://www.windowscentral.com/report-phil-spencer-talks-google-stadia-says-xbox-will-go-big-e3 Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions

Shazam!(New 52) | The Comics Pals Book Club

For the month's book club, the Pals review Geoff Johns and Gary Frank's New 52 "Shazam!" before the movie hits theaters next week. PLUS: Cale gives the boys a history lesson on Captain Mar- Shazam! Leave us a comment letting us know what book YOU’D like to see us choose next for our book club, and don’t forget to like and subscribe while you’re here! The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Heroes in Crisis #7 and Detective Comics #1000 Reviews | The Comics Pals Episode 127

This week the Pals answer YOUR listener mail, go over all of Zack Snyder's comments that set the internet ablaze this week, and review Detective Comics #1000 and Heroes in Crisis #7! 00:05:46 - Listener Mail: 00:16:54 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Mirror 10 Phil - Green Lantern #6 Cale - Young Justice #4, Rocko's Modern Afterlife #1 Sean - War of the Realms #1 News: 00:26:08 - Marvel's The Eternals May Cast Angelina Jolie, Hercules May be Main Character: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/27/the-eternals-movie-spoilers-cast-angelina-jolie-marvel-cinematic/ https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/29/hercules-rumored-to-be-main-character-of-marvels-the-eternals/ 00:37:17 - Marvel Reveals Jonathan Hickman's X-Men Titles: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/23/marvel-jonathan-hickman-x-men-event/ 00:43:32 - Shazam Movie Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/03/28/shazam-movie-officially-certified-fresh-on-rotten-tomatoes/ 00:46:41 - DC Universe Sets Release Dates for New Series, Updates Comic Catalogue: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/03/29/dc-universe-sets-premiere-dates-releases-details-for-upcoming-se/ https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/03/29/swamp-thing-premiere-date-announced/ https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/03/29/dc-universe-releases-first-look-at-brec-bassingers-stargirl/ 00:46:41 - Zack Snyder The Director's Cuts Event Controversies: https://www.cbr.com/zack-snyder-batman-killing-wake-up/?fbclid=IwAR3rT6HeWcWlq1e68Ow6WOMqR0S1rozB0mDsojzOH6eDiEFclvN9ZWOl3lg https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/03/25/justice-league-snyder-cut-darkseid-kills-lois-lane/ https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/03/25/zack-snyder-addresses-explains-batman-v-superman-martha-line-scene/ https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/03/25/zack-snyders-original-justice-league-plans-deleted-post-credit-scene-revealed/ Main Topic: We review Detective Comics #1000 and Heroes in Crisis #7! 01:23:11 - Detective Comics #1000 Review 02:01:39 - Heroes in Crisis #7 Review The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

The "Definitive" Top 3 Best Games of All-Time | The Video Game Pals Episode 100

We’re in the End Game now. It’s episode 100 of the Video Game Pals, and Pete, Andy, Thompson & Sean are ready to send the show off in style with a JAM-PACKED episode full of hot takes on Sony’s State of Play & ID @ Xbox GamePass and closure on some of VGP’s biggest stories. PLUS: in a brand new game, we painsanking debate to name VGP’s “Definitive” Top 3 Best Games of All-Time! DA NEWS: 19:00 Sony State of Play: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/03/25/state-of-play-watch-live-at-2pm-pacific-today/ 40:28 ID @ Xbox GamePass https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/03/26/id-xbox-game-pass-news/ 49:48 Two New Switch Models Could Be Launching in 2019: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-26-two-new-nintendo-switch-similar-to-2ds-new-3ds-xl-sources-say 1:00:24 Monolith Soft begin recruitment for an upcoming The Legend of Zelda title https://www.lootpots.com/articles/monolith-soft-begin-recruitment-for-an-upcomin g-the-legend-of-zelda-title-28032019/ Speaking of new game announcements: 1:05:17 Borderlands 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Gu1PspA3Y 1:16:00 Yacht Club Games announces 8-bit Ninja action game “Cyber Shadow”: https://www.lootpots.com/articles/yacht-club-games-announces-8-bit-ninja-action-game-cyber-shadow-for-switch-28032019/ Daedalic Announces The Lord Of The Rings – Gollum, New Narrative-Based Action-Adventure Game https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/03/25/daedalic-announces-the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-new-narrative-based-action-adventure 1:26:30 Layoffs at EA: https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/26/18282457/ea-layoffs-ceo-andrew-wilson-statement 1:36:51 Not a week too soon, we have a positive conclusion on arguably the saddest story we’ve ever had to cover on VGP: https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/serial-swatter-sentenced-to-20-years-prison-1203176052/ 1:44:48 Comcast to build first-ever eSports arena in South Philly: https://www.philly.com/business/comcast-overwatch-fusion-philadelphia-wells-fargo-linc-20190325.html 1:51:07 Main Topic: The Video Game Pals “Definitive” Top 3 Best Games of All-Time Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions

Shazam! Review | The Comics Pals Episode 128

This week, the Pals talk about the latest trailer for Avengers: Endgame and how it shows off a bit too much of the movie, share our thoughts about the Joker trailer, and review Shazam! 00:17:01 - Pals Pulls: Marco - She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #1 Alienation (Graphic Novel) Cale - War of Realms Journey Into Mystery #1 Sean - Low 21 News: 00:26:49 - Avengers Trailer 3 and Cinemacon Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WlKxQ_WTLc https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/04/03/avengers-endgame-spoilers-movie-trailer-footage-cinemacon/?fbclid=IwAR1mCod1QgANI6eP12utVPeZQvK4AqxfBnz7OSvmgxRDw17ve6rphzR2SqU New Mutants Reportedly Still Hitting Theaters: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/04/03/the-new-mutants-movie-release-date-x-men-fox-disney-hulu-cinemacon/?fbclid=IwAR3mQA7PB_rfQHgtSPZ2DySeZQt-uSMrYIF0n2SN7r6jD9BZ_3QLvWZz_LA Jim Lee Drawing Spawn for 300th Issue: https://www.newsarama.com/44585-todd-mcfarlane-welcomes-jim-lee-back-to-image-for-special-anniversary-spawn-project.html?fbclid=IwAR1fHGHtGnKEORitxY5-bFuxFsvRrjI9bmuNb9TNaI5O8J90QmjYAw_jtdU Erik Larsen Returning to Marvel After 17 Years: https://www.newsarama.com/44566-erik-larsen-returning-to-marvel.html Doomsday Clock 10 Delayed 6 weeks: https://www.newsarama.com/44209-doomsday-clock-10-pushed-back-2-weeks.html Akira Film to be Directed by Taika Waititi, Produced by Leonardo Dicaprio: https://comicbook.com/anime/2019/04/02/akira-live-action-movie-hollywood-filming-taika-waititi-leonardo/?fbclid=IwAR0EqJBY9To-i1-PPbh_jhZzDigDzBqykH4-n2Ae94p5TvdkiVd-vPn94KA 00:48:26 - Idris Elba NOT Playing Deadshot in The Suicide Squad: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/suicide-squad-sequel-idris-elba-new-character-1203181518/ 00:59:36 - Joker Trailer Released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t433PEQGErc 01:08:29 - Shazam Expected to Make $51M This Weekend: https://deadline.com/2019/04/shazam-opening-weekend-box-office-the-joker-pet-sematary-1202589627/ 01:10:21 - Main Topic: Shazam Review! The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Why Do We Love Superheroes? | The Comics Pals Episode 129

Why Do We Love Superheroes? | The Comics Pals Episode 129 This week, the Pals talk all the MCU related Disney+ news, Kevin Feige giving us a definitive answer on the X-Men joining the MCU, and we discuss how superheroes have taken over pop culture and why we love them. 00:08:33 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Little Bird #2 Phil - The Kamandi Challenge Sean - American Carnage #6, Angel #0 News: 00:18:43 - Disney + News Blowout: https://comicbook.com/movies/2019/04/12/disney-plus-streaming-everything-we-learned/ https://www.newsweek.com/marvel-shows-disney-plus-streaming-avengers-endgame-spoilers-1395099 00:44:14 - Kevin Feige and the Russos Say No X-Men for 'a long time': https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/04/08/when-will-x-men-join-mcu/ https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/04/09/avengers-endgame-fox-xmen-fantastic-four-cast/?fbclid=IwAR0KaQxGmjipybICrQ5OFyAZGb3DXDrnE2tkM5eC4gicLIVxV3Wd8sBZf98 00:55:57 - Brian K. Vaughn Suggests Saga Will End With Issue 108: https://www.newsarama.com/44739-saga-compendium-one-collects-all-54-issues-so-far-and-marks-the-series-halfway-point.html 01:07:48 - Shazam Holding Strong at Box Office, Hellboy Tanks: https://deadline.com/2019/04/hellboy-shazam-weekend-box-office-1202594516/ 01:16:16 - Iain Glen Cast as Bruce Wayne on Titans: https://www.cbr.com/dc-universe-titans-bruce-wayne-iain-glen/?fbclid=IwAR0KaQxGmjipybICrQ5OFyAZGb3DXDrnE2tkM5eC4gicLIVxV3Wd8sBZf98 01:20:33 - Doomsday Clock #10 and Batman: Damned #3 Delayed AGAIN: https://www.newsarama.com/44209-doomsday-clock-10-pushed-back-2-weeks.html 01:26:01 - Young Animal Returns: https://www.newsarama.com/44699-more-doom-patrol-a-new-green-lantern-more-lead-dc-s-young-animal-new-wave.html?fbclid=IwAR071zCMpNV0j_MCh6BeGkeAczGgRaXfJyOqIYUj8QiT5N3d-oxQqK2udcI 01:34:03 - Main Topic: Why do we love superheroes? Superheroes are as close as we have to modern day mythological figures. Their stories captivate us and they often embody traits we wish we had, or reflect problems we're trying to solve. What makes them so enduring on a macro and micro scale, and why have they taken over not only Hollywood, but media in general? What drives our connection to our favorite characters, and what do they say about us? The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Infinity | The Comics Pals Book Club

Just ahead of Avengers: Endgame's release, we read Marvel's Infinity for our latest Book Club! Infinity is the halfway point in Jonathan Hickman's epic Avengers tale, and it features several characters who've recently graced the big screen like Thanos and the Black Order! If you're looking for something to get you in the mood for Endgame, look no further than this classic story. The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop