07/08/2025
Description: Monday Recording 8:00 pm
July 7th, 2025
(Segment 1) Spectacular Ink Projects
Topic 1: Updates!!!! New Writers are added to the team!! Production underway for The Associates!!!!!!!!! Download the Goatverse tv app!!! New Content!!!; website is up and active; Spectacularcon locked in for Last Saturday of August!!!! Children’s Book In full production! New Elite Teens T-Shirt on sale!!!!! Volturn Issue #1 in full production. Motion Man and The Behemoth Guild has started shooting!
2. (Segment 2) Public Service Announcement
Topic 1: “Sterling K. Brown Stars in Hulu Adventure Epic ‘Washington Black’ Trailer”
Topic 2: New Character Posters for ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Have Been Revealed
Topic 3: “Archer leads a new team of young psiot heroes and their first mission is a real doozy! Can they work together and save a building full of hostages or are they already in over their head? A bold new era begins this September in VALIANT BEYOND: ALL-NEW HARBINGER #1”
Topic 4: “The Sandman" season 2, volume 1, is indeed dropping on July 3rd, 2025. This first volume will consist of six episodes, adapting storylines from comics like "Season of Mists" and "Brief Lives". The subsequent volume, containing the remaining episodes, will be released later, on July 24th, followed by a special bonus episode on July 31st. ‘The Sandman’ Review: Season 2 Is an Awful Snooze, Whether It’s Your Dream Show or Waking Nightmare”
Topic 5: “Michael B. Jordan's planned "Static Shock" movie is currently on hold at DC Studios. James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, stated there are "complexities" surrounding the character that are preventing the project from moving forward, according to an Instagram post. The movie was originally announced as a project Jordan would produce, aiming to build a new universe around Black superheroes, according to an Instagram post.”
Topic 6: “Rumor mill: Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 is happening”
Topic 7: “Invasion season 3 is confirmed to premiere on Apple TV+ on August 22nd, with a teaser trailer already released. The season will consist of 10 episodes, with one released on the premiere date and the remaining ones dropping weekly on Fridays through October 24. The new season will see the main characters uniting for the first time to work as a team and infiltrate the alien mothership. This video is the official teaser trailer for.”
Topic 8: “Warner Bros. Pictures Animation is giving Dr. Seuss's beloved “The Cat in the Hat” a fresh, animated twist. New trailer just dropped! Set to hit theaters on February 27, 2026, this new adaptation stars Bill Hader as the mischievous Cat, bringing his signature humor and chaos to a new generation.”
Topic 9: “The action film Trouble Man, starring Michael Jai White, is scheduled for release in US theaters on August 1, 2025, according to IGN India and YouTube. It will also be available on digital platforms on the same date. A different source, cityonfire.com, indicates a release date of August 15, 2025, but this may be a different version or a later release. The film premiered at the American Black Film Festival on June 12, 2025.”
Topic 10: “Junior Nyong'o Will Star Opposite Real-Life Sister Lupita Nyong'o in Free Shakespeare in the Park Twelfth Night”
Topic 11: “Dave Bautista To Star In Futuristic Action-Adventure ‘Afterburn’ With Samuel L. Jackson; Neal H. Moritz Among Producers Of Red 5 Comic Adaptation With Black Bear & CAA Media Finance Taking Project To EFM. Trailer drops with positive reception”
Topic 12: “Chainsaw Man is coming back to screens with a brand-new movie making its way to theaters around the world later this year, and now fans have gotten an awesome new look at what to expect with a new trailer for Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc. It is scheduled to premiere in Japan on September 19, 2025, and will be released in the United States and other countries October 29, 2025.”.
Topic 13: “Head of State has debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a "Fresh" score. The initial score was 60%, but it has since increased to 68% with 34 total reviews. The audience score is significantly higher, currently at 87% with over 50 ratings.”
Topic 14: “CD Projekt Red has officially announced a 10-episode Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime series, a standalone story set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. The series is being developed in collaboration with animation studio Trigger and will be released on Netflix. The new season will feature a fresh story and characters, with a focus on redemption and revenge in Night City.”
Topic 15: “Vin Diesel has announced Fast & Furious 11's release window for April 2027, and hinted at the return of Paul Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, according to reports. He revealed this during a conversation with Universal Pictures, alongside Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker, revealing three conditions he set for the studio, including bringing the franchise back to Los Angeles, returning to its car culture roots, and reuniting Dom and Brian.”
Topic 16: “In less than 24 hours, the first screenings are starting for Superman, and the world could not be more excited as the movie is projected to have a strong opening weekend at the box office, with initial estimates ranging from $130 million to $171 million in the U.S. Some tracking sites predict even higher numbers, with some figures reaching $185 million, according to some online sources. These projections suggest the film could potentially break records for a DC comic book character movie opening.”
3. (Segment 3) Comic Central
1. Superman Unlimited #2 (DC Comics)
Synopsis: Enter: the Krypto-Knights! Superman faces a brave new world — radical change sweeps the globe, and the ramifications of the Kryptonite asteroid reach a fever pitch! The epicenter of this new Kryptonite power reverberates from the Emerald City — a nation-state positioned atop a massive stockpile of this incredible natural resource and ruled with an iron fist by the Kryptonite King and his dreaded Krypto-Knights! Can Superman hope to continue his fight for truth and justice with Kryptonite flooding the streets with danger? Plus: the Daily Planet's expansion continues, and Gorilla City's representative joins the team!
Writers: Dan Slott
Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
2. Spider-Man & Wolverine #2 (Marvel Comics)
Synopsis: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine! You read that right! The inaugural issue's surprise leads to this throwdown for the ages: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine! But what terrible revelation could possibly pit Peter Parker against Logan for all the marbles? Not mind control, not an illusion — you'll have to read it to experience it!
Writer: Marc Guggenheim
Artist: Kaare Andrews
3. Captain America #1 (Marvel Comics)
Synopsis: While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed — for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future?
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Artist: Valerio Schiti
4. Absolute Green Lantern #4 (DC Comics)
Synopsis: JO AND HAL VERSUS ABIN SUR! Jo and Hal hatch a plan to strike back at Abin Sur and free Evergreen. But is their understanding of Abin Sur and his plans for Evergreen correct, or will they just create a bigger disaster in the process?
Writer: Al Ewing
Artist: Jahnoy Lindsay
5. Absolute Flash #4 (DC Comics)
Synopsis: Wally's on the run and looking for any safe space to hide out. He finds himself in Central City and meets a kindly man who offers him a place to crash at the youth mission. But is anyone truly safe when the fastest kid alive comes to their city?
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist: A. L. Kaplan
4. (Segment 4) Gaming Pod
Topic 1: “Microsoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts”
Info: Major layoffs are rolling across Microsoft today, impacting game developers within Xbox across several studios and the projects they’re working on, even as an executive at the company told staff more gamers are playing Xbox than ever before.
According to The Seattle Times, 9,000 employees, or 4 percent of Microsoft’s workforce, are affected by the cuts, which started Wednesday morning. The full scope of layoffs within Microsoft’s gaming divisions are still unknown.
Windows Central reports that Perfect Dark developer The Initiative will close as part of the reductions sweeping the company, and its revival of the 2000 first-person shooter game has been canceled. VGC reports that Rare’s Everwild, an action-adventure game that’s been in development for over a decade, has been canceled, as employees continue to be informed of layoffs across other studios such as ZeniMax and King.
Everwild, which was expected to launch with Game Pass for Xbox Series X/S and PC, was a new, original title from Rare. Few details about the game were available, though development had been troubled; in 2021, the project was “restarted from scratch.” The game was officially announced in 2019 with a brief trailer. In February, during an interview with XboxEra, Spencer cited Everwild as a game release he was looking forward to.
Topic 2: “Donkey Kong Bananza is tracking high for sales and anticipation levels ahead of its release.”
Info: The new Donkey Kong game, titled "Donkey Kong Bananza," is scheduled to be released on July 17, 2025, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders are currently available on the Nintendo eShop, GameStop, and other online retailers. The game features Donkey Kong and Pauline on an adventure to the "fabled planet core". Based on social media discussions and online content, anticipation for Donkey Kong Bananza appears to be high and growing, especially within the Nintendo and Donkey Kong fan communities.
5. (Segment 5) Movie & Streaming Station
Topic 1: “Pixar’s ‘Elio’ reportedly stripped of q***r representation after test screenings”
Info: The version of “Elio” that hit theaters on June 20 is not the same movie that Adrian Molina, the film’s original director, intended to put out.
Pixar removed LGBTQ+ elements from the animated feature after receiving negative feedback from test screenings with audience members and executives, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The film follows an 11-year-old boy named Elio who is mistaken for Earth’s ambassador by aliens and is beamed up to the Communiverse — an intergalactic organization — to represent the planet.
Trouble began in the summer of 2023 during a test screening in Arizona. After the film was over, audience members were asked to raise their hand if the movies was something they’d pay to see in theaters. No one did, causing Pixar executives to worry.
Topic 2: “The Old Guard 2” Movie Review- Netflix
Info: Andy leads immortal warriors against a powerful enemy threatening their group. They grapple with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal, complicating their mission to safeguard humanity.
Topic 3: “F1” (Movie Review)
Info: In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team's hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
Topic 4: “Marvel's new Black Panther animated series Eyes of Wakanda gets a remarkably Disney-fied first teaser”
Info: "Wakanda’s secrets span centuries," reads the tagline for Marvel's new animated streaming series Eyes of Wakanda, which digs deep into the hidden history of the Black Panther's homeland. Eyes of Wakanda will soon premiere on Disney Plus, and the first teaser for the series shows off an animation style that will feel right at home at the House of Mouse.
"Marvel Animation’s new action-adventure series Eyes of Wakanda follows the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history," reads Marvel Studios' official synopsis for Eyes of Wakanda. "In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry-out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze and this is their story."
Eyes of Wakanda is scheduled to be released on Disney+ on August 27, 2025, and will consist of four episodes. It was previously scheduled for release in 2024, and then on August 6, 2025.
Topic 5: “Abbott Elementary Star Is "Looking Forward To Moving Away" From The ABC Series Despite Its Continued Success”
Info: Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson has revealed that she is prepared to move away from the sitcom. Abbott Elementary debuted on ABC in 2021, and follows the teachers in a Philadelphia public school, who are determined to help their students succeed. Brunson created, executive produced and starred in Abbott Elementary, as well as scripting several episodes, and has been instrumental in the direction of the show.
Abbott Elementary season 4 concluded in April, with another season on the way, and Brunson has hinted that she could be stepping back from the show.
Per Bustle, the actor discussed how Abbott Elementary has been a great success, but Brunson revealed that she is looking forward to moving away from the role of Janine. She revealed that she has been receiving scripts and projects from other creatives, and is excited to try to help many of them get their projects off the ground.
Topic 6: “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (Movie Review)
Info: Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.
Topic 7: “Ironheart Mid-Show Review”- Disney +
Info: Ironheart follows Riri Williams, a genius MIT student who creates a technologically advanced suit of armor inspired by Iron Man. After being expelled from MIT for unethical research practices, she gets involved with a crime group led by The Hood, while also accidentally creating an AI based on her deceased best friend. The series explores themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of wielding powerful technology, culminating in a confrontation with Mephisto and the potential revival of Riri's AI.
Topic 8: “Sorry Crunchyroll, You’re No Longer the Anime Streaming Giant as Another Major Platform Takes the Lead”
Info: For a long time, Crunchyroll has been a dominant force in the anime streaming scene. In an era where every broadcaster and media outlet has fought for a share of the streaming market, Crunchyroll has found a niche audience and catered to it for many years. However, despite having an extensive library of anime content, it was recently reported that anime fans have discovered a new platform for consuming their content.
According to a new study by Dentsu, it revealed that 48% of viewers globally go to Netflix to watch anime. This statistic makes sense since not every region can access Crunchyroll, like some parts of Asia, so they would rely on Netflix to watch titles like Spy x Family. And those that do, not everything will be available in that region's library. However, when focusing on the U.S. market, Crunchyroll ranks last at 23%. Dominating this region are Netflix, at 63%, followed by Disney+ and Hulu, at 46%, and then Prime Video, at 43%. As of writing, neither companies have commented on this study.
Topic 9: “Smoke Season 1 Episodes 1-3 Review”
Info: "Smoke" on Apple TV+ is a crime drama series about an arson investigator, Dave Gudsen (played by Taron Egerton), and a police detective, Michelle Calderone (played by Jurnee Smollett), who team up to catch two serial arsonists in the fictional town of Umberland. The series explores the psychology of arsonists and the dark side of human nature, with Gudsen also writing a novel based on his experiences. It's inspired by the "Firebug" podcast, which tells the story of John Leonard Orr, a real-life arson investigator who was also a prolific arsonist.
Honorable Mention: Foundation (Apple TV); Muderbot; The Bear; Sandman
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Description: Monday Recording 8:00 pm
July 7th, 2025
(Segment 1) Spectacular Ink Projects
Topic 1: Updates!!!! New Writers are added to the team!! Production underway for The Associates!!!!!!!!! Download the Goatverse tv app!!! New Content!!!; website is up and active; Spectacularcon locked in for Last Saturday of August!!!! Children’s Book In full production! New Elite Teens T-Shirt on sale!!!!! Volturn Issue #1 in full production. Motion Man and The Behemoth Guild has started shooting!
2. (Segment 2) Public Service Announcement
Topic 1: “Sterling K. Brown Stars in Hulu Adventure Epic ‘Washington Black’ Trailer”
Topic 2: New Character Posters for ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Have Been Revealed
Topic 3: “Archer leads a new team of young psiot heroes and their first mission is a real doozy! Can they work together and save a building full of hostages or are they already in over their head? A bold new era begins this September in VALIANT BEYOND: ALL-NEW HARBINGER #1”
Topic 4: “The Sandman" season 2, volume 1, is indeed dropping on July 3rd, 2025. This first volume will consist of six episodes, adapting storylines from comics like "Season of Mists" and "Brief Lives". The subsequent volume, containing the remaining episodes, will be released later, on July 24th, followed by a special bonus episode on July 31st. ‘The Sandman’ Review: Season 2 Is an Awful Snooze, Whether It’s Your Dream Show or Waking Nightmare”
Topic 5: “Michael B. Jordan's planned "Static Shock" movie is currently on hold at DC Studios. James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, stated there are "complexities" surrounding the character that are preventing the project from moving forward, according to an Instagram post. The movie was originally announced as a project Jordan would produce, aiming to build a new universe around Black superheroes, according to an Instagram post.”
Topic 6: “Rumor mill: Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 is happening”
Topic 7: “Invasion season 3 is confirmed to premiere on Apple TV+ on August 22nd, with a teaser trailer already released. The season will consist of 10 episodes, with one released on the premiere date and the remaining ones dropping weekly on Fridays through October 24. The new season will see the main characters uniting for the first time to work as a team and infiltrate the alien mothership. This video is the official teaser trailer for.”
Topic 8: “Warner Bros. Pictures Animation is giving Dr. Seuss's beloved “The Cat in the Hat” a fresh, animated twist. New trailer just dropped! Set to hit theaters on February 27, 2026, this new adaptation stars Bill Hader as the mischievous Cat, bringing his signature humor and chaos to a new generation.”
Topic 9: “The action film Trouble Man, starring Michael Jai White, is scheduled for release in US theaters on August 1, 2025, according to IGN India and YouTube. It will also be available on digital platforms on the same date. A different source, cityonfire.com, indicates a release date of August 15, 2025, but this may be a different version or a later release. The film premiered at the American Black Film Festival on June 12, 2025.”
Topic 10: “Junior Nyong'o Will Star Opposite Real-Life Sister Lupita Nyong'o in Free Shakespeare in the Park Twelfth Night”
Topic 11: “Dave Bautista To Star In Futuristic Action-Adventure ‘Afterburn’ With Samuel L. Jackson; Neal H. Moritz Among Producers Of Red 5 Comic Adaptation With Black Bear & CAA Media Finance Taking Project To EFM. Trailer drops with positive reception”
Topic 12: “Chainsaw Man is coming back to screens with a brand-new movie making its way to theaters around the world later this year, and now fans have gotten an awesome new look at what to expect with a new trailer for Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc. It is scheduled to premiere in Japan on September 19, 2025, and will be released in the United States and other countries October 29, 2025.”.
Topic 13: “Head of State has debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a "Fresh" score. The initial score was 60%, but it has since increased to 68% with 34 total reviews. The audience score is significantly higher, currently at 87% with over 50 ratings.”
Topic 14: “CD Projekt Red has officially announced a 10-episode Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime series, a standalone story set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. The series is being developed in collaboration with animation studio Trigger and will be released on Netflix. The new season will feature a fresh story and characters, with a focus on redemption and revenge in Night City.”
Topic 15: “Vin Diesel has announced Fast & Furious 11's release window for April 2027, and hinted at the return of Paul Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, according to reports. He revealed this during a conversation with Universal Pictures, alongside Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker, revealing three conditions he set for the studio, including bringing the franchise back to Los Angeles, returning to its car culture roots, and reuniting Dom and Brian.”
Topic 16: “In less than 24 hours, the first screenings are starting for Superman, and the world could not be more excited as the movie is projected to have a strong opening weekend at the box office, with initial estimates ranging from $130 million to $171 million in the U.S. Some tracking sites predict even higher numbers, with some figures reaching $185 million, according to some online sources. These projections suggest the film could potentially break records for a DC comic book character movie opening.”
3. (Segment 3) Comic Central
1. Superman Unlimited #2 (DC Comics)
Synopsis: Enter: the Krypto-Knights! Superman faces a brave new world — radical change sweeps the globe, and the ramifications of the Kryptonite asteroid reach a fever pitch! The epicenter of this new Kryptonite power reverberates from the Emerald City — a nation-state positioned atop a massive stockpile of this incredible natural resource and ruled with an iron fist by the Kryptonite King and his dreaded Krypto-Knights! Can Superman hope to continue his fight for truth and justice with Kryptonite flooding the streets with danger? Plus: the Daily Planet's expansion continues, and Gorilla City's representative joins the team!
Writers: Dan Slott
Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
2. Spider-Man & Wolverine #2 (Marvel Comics)
Synopsis: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine! You read that right! The inaugural issue's surprise leads to this throwdown for the ages: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine! But what terrible revelation could possibly pit Peter Parker against Logan for all the marbles? Not mind control, not an illusion — you'll have to read it to experience it!
Writer: Marc Guggenheim
Artist: Kaare Andrews
3. Captain America #1 (Marvel Comics)
Synopsis: While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed — for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future?
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Artist: Valerio Schiti
4. Absolute Green Lantern #4 (DC Comics)
Synopsis: JO AND HAL VERSUS ABIN SUR! Jo and Hal hatch a plan to strike back at Abin Sur and free Evergreen. But is their understanding of Abin Sur and his plans for Evergreen correct, or will they just create a bigger disaster in the process?
Writer: Al Ewing
Artist: Jahnoy Lindsay
5. Absolute Flash #4 (DC Comics)
Synopsis: Wally's on the run and looking for any safe space to hide out. He finds himself in Central City and meets a kindly man who offers him a place to crash at the youth mission. But is anyone truly safe when the fastest kid alive comes to their city?
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist: A. L. Kaplan
4. (Segment 4) Gaming Pod
Topic 1: “Microsoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts”
Info: Major layoffs are rolling across Microsoft today, impacting game developers within Xbox across several studios and the projects they’re working on, even as an executive at the company told staff more gamers are playing Xbox than ever before.
According to The Seattle Times, 9,000 employees, or 4 percent of Microsoft’s workforce, are affected by the cuts, which started Wednesday morning. The full scope of layoffs within Microsoft’s gaming divisions are still unknown.
Windows Central reports that Perfect Dark developer The Initiative will close as part of the reductions sweeping the company, and its revival of the 2000 first-person shooter game has been canceled. VGC reports that Rare’s Everwild, an action-adventure game that’s been in development for over a decade, has been canceled, as employees continue to be informed of layoffs across other studios such as ZeniMax and King.
Everwild, which was expected to launch with Game Pass for Xbox Series X/S and PC, was a new, original title from Rare. Few details about the game were available, though development had been troubled; in 2021, the project was “restarted from scratch.” The game was officially announced in 2019 with a brief trailer. In February, during an interview with XboxEra, Spencer cited Everwild as a game release he was looking forward to.
Topic 2: “Donkey Kong Bananza is tracking high for sales and anticipation levels ahead of its release.”
Info: The new Donkey Kong game, titled "Donkey Kong Bananza," is scheduled to be released on July 17, 2025, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders are currently available on the Nintendo eShop, GameStop, and other online retailers. The game features Donkey Kong and Pauline on an adventure to the "fabled planet core". Based on social media discussions and online content, anticipation for Donkey Kong Bananza appears to be high and growing, especially within the Nintendo and Donkey Kong fan communities.
5. (Segment 5) Movie & Streaming Station
Topic 1: “Pixar’s ‘Elio’ reportedly stripped of q***r representation after test screenings”
Info: The version of “Elio” that hit theaters on June 20 is not the same movie that Adrian Molina, the film’s original director, intended to put out.
Pixar removed LGBTQ+ elements from the animated feature after receiving negative feedback from test screenings with audience members and executives, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The film follows an 11-year-old boy named Elio who is mistaken for Earth’s ambassador by aliens and is beamed up to the Communiverse — an intergalactic organization — to represent the planet.
Trouble began in the summer of 2023 during a test screening in Arizona. After the film was over, audience members were asked to raise their hand if the movies was something they’d pay to see in theaters. No one did, causing Pixar executives to worry.
Topic 2: “The Old Guard 2” Movie Review- Netflix
Info: Andy leads immortal warriors against a powerful enemy threatening their group. They grapple with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal, complicating their mission to safeguard humanity.
Topic 3: “F1” (Movie Review)
Info: In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team's hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
Topic 4: “Marvel's new Black Panther animated series Eyes of Wakanda gets a remarkably Disney-fied first teaser”
Info: "Wakanda’s secrets span centuries," reads the tagline for Marvel's new animated streaming series Eyes of Wakanda, which digs deep into the hidden history of the Black Panther's homeland. Eyes of Wakanda will soon premiere on Disney Plus, and the first teaser for the series shows off an animation style that will feel right at home at the House of Mouse.
"Marvel Animation’s new action-adventure series Eyes of Wakanda follows the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history," reads Marvel Studios' official synopsis for Eyes of Wakanda. "In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry-out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze and this is their story."
Eyes of Wakanda is scheduled to be released on Disney+ on August 27, 2025, and will consist of four episodes. It was previously scheduled for release in 2024, and then on August 6, 2025.
Topic 5: “Abbott Elementary Star Is "Looking Forward To Moving Away" From The ABC Series Despite Its Continued Success”
Info: Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson has revealed that she is prepared to move away from the sitcom. Abbott Elementary debuted on ABC in 2021, and follows the teachers in a Philadelphia public school, who are determined to help their students succeed. Brunson created, executive produced and starred in Abbott Elementary, as well as scripting several episodes, and has been instrumental in the direction of the show.
Abbott Elementary season 4 concluded in April, with another season on the way, and Brunson has hinted that she could be stepping back from the show.
Per Bustle, the actor discussed how Abbott Elementary has been a great success, but Brunson revealed that she is looking forward to moving away from the role of Janine. She revealed that she has been receiving scripts and projects from other creatives, and is excited to try to help many of them get their projects off the ground.
Topic 6: “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (Movie Review)
Info: Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.
Topic 7: “Ironheart Mid-Show Review”- Disney +
Info: Ironheart follows Riri Williams, a genius MIT student who creates a technologically advanced suit of armor inspired by Iron Man. After being expelled from MIT for unethical research practices, she gets involved with a crime group led by The Hood, while also accidentally creating an AI based on her deceased best friend. The series explores themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of wielding powerful technology, culminating in a confrontation with Mephisto and the potential revival of Riri's AI.
Topic 8: “Sorry Crunchyroll, You’re No Longer the Anime Streaming Giant as Another Major Platform Takes the Lead”
Info: For a long time, Crunchyroll has been a dominant force in the anime streaming scene. In an era where every broadcaster and media outlet has fought for a share of the streaming market, Crunchyroll has found a niche audience and catered to it for many years. However, despite having an extensive library of anime content, it was recently reported that anime fans have discovered a new platform for consuming their content.
According to a new study by Dentsu, it revealed that 48% of viewers globally go to Netflix to watch anime. This statistic makes sense since not every region can access Crunchyroll, like some parts of Asia, so they would rely on Netflix to watch titles like Spy x Family. And those that do, not everything will be available in that region's library. However, when focusing on the U.S. market, Crunchyroll ranks last at 23%. Dominating this region are Netflix, at 63%, followed by Disney+ and Hulu, at 46%, and then Prime Video, at 43%. As of writing, neither companies have commented on this study.
Topic 9: “Smoke Season 1 Episodes 1-3 Review”
Info: "Smoke" on Apple TV+ is a crime drama series about an arson investigator, Dave Gudsen (played by Taron Egerton), and a police detective, Michelle Calderone (played by Jurnee Smollett), who team up to catch two serial arsonists in the fictional town of Umberland. The series explores the psychology of arsonists and the dark side of human nature, with Gudsen also writing a novel based on his experiences. It's inspired by the "Firebug" podcast, which tells the story of John Leonard Orr, a real-life arson investigator who was also a prolific arsonist.
Honorable Mention: Foundation (Apple TV); Muderbot; The Bear; Sandman
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