Cinematic Universe

Joe looks at a busy week of DC news, with THAT Suicide Squad trailer and the first Wonder Woman footage. Then there's a quick stopoff for news on Deadpool and Jessica Jones season 2, before a look at this week's Amazing Spider-Man comics recommendations: Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli's Spider-Men, and Zeb Wells and Chris Bachalo's Shed. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility. Unfortunately, you won't hear those words in this week's film, as we're looking at Sony's spectacularly unnecessary franchise reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. Er, we may have just spoiled whether or not we think it's any good. But you should listen anyway. PLUS! Stay tuned to the end of the pod (even if you're the kind of person who normally skips the Pitch) for some Important News about the future of Cinematic Universe! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second half of our 2015 retrospective, we rattle through a few more categories than in the first half, as we decide which of the films and TV shows we covered last year should win the awards for Best Song, Best Costume, Best Villain, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Worst Film and finally our Best Film of the lot. Plus, we recommend a couple of 2015's best comics that we hadn't already discussed on the pod, and we induct our first name into the Cinematic Universe Hall of Fame. AND there's a chance for you the listener to have your own say in a special category at the end!   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the inaugural Cinematic Universe End of Year Awards! In the first half of our two-part special, we look back over all the films and TV shows - whether new or old - that we covered in 2015, and hand out arbitrary awards in a range of categories. This time around you'll hear our thoughts on the best supporting actors and actresses, our favourite heroes, the best relationship/couple, the movies with the best casting choices overall, and the best film that actually came out in 2015 (spoilers: that one's probably not Fantastic Four). We'd love to hear your thoughts on the films we've covered this year - and don't forget to come back next week for the second half, featuring even more awards being dished out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe rounds up a relatively quiet pre-Christmas news period with some chat on Deadpool, Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 rumours and Wonder Woman; before moving on to the Iron Man 2-inspired comics recommendations: Secret Avengers #1-5 by Ed Brubaker and Mike Deodato Jr, and Iron Man: The Secret Origin of Tony Stark by Kieron Gillen, Dale Eaglesham, Greg Land and Carlo Pagulayan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a mammoth news section before we even get to the movie this week, with THREE trailers to discuss (Batman vs Superman, Civil War and X-Men: Apocalypse) AND that recent twist in Supergirl. After that, we get back into the MCU with Jon Favreau's Iron Man 2 - is its reputation as the black sheep of the franchise deserved, or is there more to it than it's normally given credit for? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a change to our scheduled programming, Joe, James and special guest Caroline Siede look back at the latest Marvel/Netflix series: Jessica Jones. Does the series live up to our impossibly high expectations of an Alias adaptation?  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe's homework in the wake of Kick-Ass was to read one of James' favourite comics ever and one of Seb's favourite comics ever. So let's hope this went well, otherwise he's probably fired. Meanwhile, there have also been a few movie trailers of note that we'd probably better get around to discussing in the news section. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe, Seb and James tackle one of the most controversial superhero movies ever made, in the shape of Matthew Vaughn's 2010 adaptation of Kick-Ass. In the news, there's time for a bit of chat about our initial impressions of Jessica Jones (but don't worry, we don't go spoilery beyond the first episode) as well as the new round of casting news as Wonder Woman enters production, and some rumours about Justice League Dark. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe takes a look at the week in comic book movie and TV news, before launching into his thoughts on last week's Hellboy-inspired comics recommendations: Hellboy volume 3 (The Chained Coffin and Others) and The Umbrella Academy volume 1 (Apocalypse Suite). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Seb are joined by special guest Michael Leader of Film4.com to discuss Guillermo del Toro's fondly-regarded 2004 adaptation of Mike Mignola's Hellboy. In a quiet news week, meanwhile, we take the time for a (mostly non-spoilery) chat about what we thought of Supergirl's first couple of episodes, and a picking apart of that first Preacher trailer. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a packed news roundup this week, with Wonder Woman and Doctor Strange casting, the Preacher trailer, and some more details on Suicide Squad. Then it's on to the Blade-inspired comics recommendations from last week: Blade: Undead Again and Welcome Back to the House of Mystery. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our first ever Halloween special! So naturally, we're looking at a superhero/horror crossover in the shape of Stephen Norrington's 1998, Wesley Snipes-starring, Blade. Oh, and it's the first major Marvel film of the modern era and its success may have paved the way for the mega-successful Marvel we know now, or something. But is it actually any good? Meanwhile, the guys also take an in-depth look at that Jessica Jones trailer, and James tries to explain who the heck this Legion guy is. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's an X-theme to the news this week, as Joe discusses Fox's Legion and Hellfire TV announcements, and makes the now-usual weekly check-in with the director rumours for Gambit. Then it's on to the X-Men: First Class inspired comics recommendations: the classic 1993 crossover Fatal Attractions, and Dennis Hopeless and Jamie McKelvie's Season One OGN. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Wolverine-centric look at the X-Men movie chronology continues with Matthew Vaughn's 2011 film, X-Men: First Class. And in the news, we look at Marvel's latest release date shuffle, Vin Diesel's Inhumans hints, and casting announcements for Agent Carter and Jessica Jones. Apologies in advance for Joe and Seb's low-quality mics and James' low-quality health. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's news items include new directors for Thor: Ragnarok and The Flash's next big-screen outing, as well as news about the Damage Control, Watchmen and Jessica Jones TV shows. Then Joe reviews our comic - or rather, manga - picks from last week: Ghost in the Shell and Excel Saga. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a step into new territory for the podcast, with our first animated movie - and our first movie based on a Japanese manga. To help Joe get his head around 1995's Ghost in the Shell, James is joined by anime expert Ian Grundy. In the news, meanwhile, we look at the possibility of a Blue Beetle/Booster Gold movie, and the latest on Jessica Jones. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a relatively quiet week for comic book movie and TV news, but Joe touches on Gambit's directorial troubles, rumours of a Booster Gold/Blue Beetle movie and some MCU Netflix updates before getting on with last week's Incredible Hulk-inspired comics recommendations - Planet Hulk: Exile by Greg Pak and Carlo Pagulayan, and Damon Lindelof and Leinil Yu's Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cinematic Universe returns to its Marvel namesake to re-examine Louis Leterrier's 2008 film, The Incredible Hulk, which stars Ed Norton, Liv Tyler, and a bunch of other people who subsequently disappeared from the MCU forever. But before that, we look at the latest comic book movie news, including casting news for Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel, the Jessica Jones teaser, and Scarlet Witch's potential role in Civil War. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe takes a look at the latest comic book movie and TV news, before discussing last week's Howard the Duck-related recommendations: issues #5 through #8 of the original Steve Gerber and Gene Colan run, and then the recent first volume of Chip Zdarsky and Joe Quinones' 2015 run. He also picked up Skottie Young and Jim Mahfood's Howard the Human. Crikey, anyone would think he liked the movie or something. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cinematicuniverse.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.