The Comic Section Podcast

It’s spooky season on The Comic Section Podcast! 🩸 In honor of Halloween, guest hosts Sean and Melissa Connell sink their teeth into a blood-soaked countdown of pop culture’s Top 5 Best and Worst Vampire Movies! 🦇

From timeless classics that defined the genre to laughable flops that deserve to stay buried, we dissect what makes a vampire flick truly iconic (or hilariously bad).

💀 So grab your garlic, sharpen your stakes, and get r...

On Issue #352 of The Comic Section Podcast, we pay our respects to two cultural icons — the legendary actress Diane Keaton 🕊️ and the soul music pioneer D’Angelo 🎶 — whose artistry left a timeless mark on film and music.

Then we break down this week’s major entertainment stories straight from New York Comic Con and beyond:

• ⚡ Marvel Television brings major updates on Daredevil: Born Again, Wonder Man, and X-Men ’97!
  

• 💥 Invinc...

On Issue #351 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by paying tribute to the late Kimberly Hébert Gregory, beloved for her roles in Vice Principals and Kevin (Probably) Saves the World. 💐

Then, we dive into a week packed with major entertainment shifts and industry surprises:

• 🎮 Electronic Arts gets acquired for a record-breaking $55 billion — the biggest private equity deal in history.
  

• 📺 Hulu is officially ending as a stan...

On Issue #350 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by honoring the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, the trailblazing primatologist who changed the world’s understanding of chimpanzees.

Then we dive into the biggest headlines shaking up entertainment and gaming:

• 🎮 Electronic Arts acquired in a record-breaking $55 billion deal, the largest private equity buyout in history.
  

• 🍩 The Simpsons Movie 2 confirmed with a 2027 release...

On this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we’ve got some big news straight from the Spider-Verse! 🕷️ Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has swung up its release date to June 18, 2027, just in time for Father’s Day and Juneteenth. Plus, Marvin Jones III joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tombstone!

We also dive into the Cliffhanger reboot starring Pierce Brosnan and Lily James, and Kenan Thompson’s new project developing...

On Issue #348 of The Comic Section Podcast, we pay our respects to legendary actor Robert Redford, who passed away at 89. Guest host Melissa shares her thoughts on this year’s Emmy Awards before we dive into major entertainment headlines!

Universal sets a 2027 release date for the Miami Vice movie reboot, Brad Pitt’s F1 sparks sequel talks, and Scholastic launches its very own family streaming service. Plus, Paramount-Skydance eyes ...

In this special Ringside Edition of The Comic Section Podcast, Jason is joined by wrestling enthusiasts Sean and Melissa Connell as guest hosts! 💥

We dive into the latest buzz in the wrestling world, starting with Heartbreaker by Jensen Parker — a second-chance pro-wrestling romance hitting shelves October 14, 2025. Then, we break down all the hottest WWE updates:

• WWE teaming with ESPN for upcoming PLE events like Wrestlepalooza...

On this week’s episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin with a heartfelt tribute to Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene (Dances With Wolves), who has passed away at 73.

In our Headlines:

• James Gunn reveals Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to Superman, hitting theaters July 9, 2027.
  

• Sophie Turner confirmed as Lara Croft in Amazon’s Tomb Raider series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
  

• Sam Raimi producing a remake of the horror clas...

In Issue #345 of The Comic Section Podcast, the team dives into a packed week of pop culture news!

🔥 Breaking News/Headlines:

• Cobra Kai creators take on a Knight Rider movie at Universal.
  Director Chris Columbus questions HBO’s Harry Potter remake.
  Jackie Chan’s stunt team joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day!
  New looks at Mortal Kombat II’s Scorpion & Baraka.
  Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters smashes records as the most-w...

Issue #344 is packed with major entertainment news! 🎬 Regina Hall & Anna Faris reunite with the Wayans Brothers for a brand-new Scary Movie! 🚨 Broken Lizard begins filming Super Troopers 3 with some exciting new cast members. 🎮 Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in the U.S. starting August 21. 🤼 WWE makes the jump to ESPN sooner than expected with the first Wrestlepalooza! Plus, the Duffer Brothers leave Netflix for a massive...

In this week’s jam-packed episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we’ve got breaking news from across the worlds of movies, TV, and comics!

🚀 Star Trek, Transformers & Top Gun Updates — Paramount and Skydance confirm new projects in development, including multiple Star Trek films, a potential Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise, and Transformers movies that could even bring back Michael Bay.

🦇 Batman Universe News — Matt Reeves teases Robi...

On Issue #341 of The Comic Section Podcast, we start with a Gremlins-sized update! Zach Galligan confirms Gremlins 3 is real—and waiting on Steven Spielberg’s approval! We also break down how movie theaters are trying to compete with the IMAX giant, and why it's not going so smoothly.

In other headlines, The Blair Witch Project cast has finally buried the hatchet with Lionsgate and Blumhouse after years of unresolved financial d...

On Issue #340 of The Comic Section Podcast, we pay tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan. We dive into updates on Marvel’s Blade, the live-action Masters of the Universe movie, and HBO’s Booster Gold series. We also cover production news from Evil Dead Burn, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and a surprising remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman starring Margot Robbie. In our trailer previews, we check out Good Fortune...

In Issue #339 of The Comic Section Podcast, we talk Nintendo’s big casting reveal for the live-action Legend of Zelda movie! Plus, Ryan Gosling & Will Ferrell team up for Tough Guys, HBO’s Lanterns wraps filming, John Malkovich cut from Fantastic Four, and Netflix greenlights Assassin’s Creed. We also preview trailers for Mortal Kombat 2 and Stranger Things 5, and review Ballerina, Dune: Part Two, and Superman. Press play now!

In this week’s episode, we begin by honoring the lives of Julian McMahon, star of Fantastic Four and Nip/Tuck, and James Carter Cathcart, the iconic voice of James and Meowth from Pokémon.

Then we dive into all the major headlines:

🪐 Denis Villeneuve confirms Dune: Part Three

🦹‍♂️ Paul Walter Hauser revealed as Mole Man in Fantastic Four

🔥 Jon M. Chu to direct the live-action Hot Wheels movie 👻 Paranormal Activity hits the stage...

On Issue #337 of The Comic Section Podcast, we pay tribute to two titans we've sadly lost: legendary Marvel Comics editor-in-chief and Valiant Comics founder Jim Shooter, and iconic actor Michael Madsen of Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill.

In our Breaking News segment, the Street Fighter live-action cast continues to heat up with the official casting of David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, joining a powerhouse roster featuring Jason Momo...

On Issue #336 of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick things off by paying tribute and diving into the biggest headlines shaking the worlds of comics, TV, film, and gaming!

🔫 Jon Bernthal returns as The Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day alongside Tom Holland in 2026!

🧱 James Gunn reveals Clayface will be a full-on “body horror” experience—most likely rated R!

📱 Aaron Sorkin is working on The Social Network Part II, diving into ...

🎧 Episode Description: On Issue #335 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by paying our respects to actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, known for his roles in Lilo & Stitch, Magnum P.I., and Hawaii Five-0, who passed away at the age of 46.

In this week's headlines: 🍔 Harold & Kumar 4 is officially in the works with Kal Penn and John Cho set to return! 🏆 Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas are being ho...