The team kicks off the show by introducing their newest cohost, Gigi Garcia, offering a warm welcome and getting her thoughts on joining the team. Gigi shares a little bit about her background and what she's looking forward to contributing to the show.
The team dives into a fascinating piece of news: James Gunn was at one point considering Matt Reeves' The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, to be a part of his new DC Universe.
- How does this news affect the direction of the DCU?
- Would having The Batman in the same universe as other DC films have been a good move?
- What does this reveal about the creative differences in the DC movie landscape?
Next up, the team discusses Writer Mike Flanagan, known for his horror and thriller work, has written a script for a live-action Clayface film, and it’s been greenlit. The team discusses what this means for the DC Universe and what makes Clayface a compelling character for this kind of treatment?
With the news that Chris Evans will be returning to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday, Ron shares his thoughts on how Dr. Doom will become the central antagonist, and how Chris Evans' Steve Rogers could play a role in defeating Doom. Does this mean a return to the multiverse?
To wrap up the show, the team takes on the Question of the Week, which challenges each of them to list three Christmas movies from either the sci-fi, horror or fantasy genres and with the stipulation that each must come from a different decade that they would want if they had a Christmas movie marathon.
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