TV & Film

The State of Marvel Studios is in flux. Recently reports that a summit meeting of Marvel executives took place where they discussed many challenges the studio faces. One is the saga of Jonathan Majors, who is charged with domestic abuse. Majors plays Kang the Conqueror.

This month on the podcast (November ’23) is concentrated on Marvel, namely the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU has been a centerpiece of superhero pop culture since Iron Man debuted in 2008. Recent reports have suggested the Marvel is in a slump.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 WBD/DC Comics animated movie “Justice League: Warworld” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Longtime voice actor Julie Nathanson recently joined Riot Games’ League of Legends as “Briar,” the latest champion. That became Nathanson’s 100th voiceover credit.

On October 12, 2023, the final six episodes of the DC Comics/MAX series Doom Patrol will premiere. Two of the show’s stars are in this episode. Jovian Wade plays Victor Stone/Cyborg and April Bowlby plays Rita Farr/Elasti-Woman.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Lucasfilm/Disney+ Star Wars series “Ashoka” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

This episode reflects on the news that the Writer’s Guild of America settled its strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The main issues were streaming residuals, AI integration, and higher wages.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 WBD/DC Comics animated series “My Adventures with Superman” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

David Hayter voiced Captain America in the 1990s Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Recently, Hayter voiced King Shark in the CW DC TV Show “The Flash.”