THE FANDOM ZONE 322: "The Ruler of Hell" Is Up!

 
"I didn't ask them to come here. They chose Hell. That is what Hell is, a place for dead mortals to torture themselves. And like all masochists, they give the orders. 'Burn me, freeze me, eat me, hurt me,' and what do I get out of it?"
"Their souls."
"Dream, what need have I for souls? You can't own someone else's soul. They belong to themselves. They just hate to have to face up to it. They blame me for their little failings. 'The devil made me do it.' I have never made one of them do anything. Never. They live their own tiny lives, and then they die. And they come here. And they expect me to fulfill their desires of pain and retribution, but I'm done with all that. Hell is closed."
-- Lucifer Morningstar and Dream, The Sandman -- "The Ruler of Hell"

Hello again, everyone! DJ Nik and I are back for another new episode of The Fandom Zone Podcast! This time, we discuss "The Ruler of Hell", the second episode of The Sandman Season 2, featuring Tom Sturridge as Dream/Morpheus, Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death, and introducing Ann Skelly as Nuala!

In this episode, DJ Nik and I talk about things like Nik and I getting haircuts for the summer, this episode being Shakespeare going gothic, the sigh of relief that The Sandman TV series didn't screw this up, Taramis being played by Tom Sturridge's mom, Phoebe Nicholls, some background on Japanese deity Susano-o-no-Mikato, Egyptian gods Anubis and Bast being cut from the TV adaptation, the missing Chapter 4 of the "Season of Mists" storyline that introduced the Dead Boy Detectives, The Sandman (vol.2) #26 containing a fan letter from yours truly, that awkward moment when Morpheus journeys into Hell to battle Lucifer only to find that Hell is empty, Lucifer tapping out as the ruler of Hell and asking Dream to cut off his demonic wings, Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar, Lucifer sticking Dream with the responsibility of the Key to Hell, Dream trying (and failing) to stick his sister Death with the responsibility to the Key to Hell, the various claimants for the Key to Hell showing up on Dream's doorstep, Lucienne vetting each of the claimants for Dream, Cain sawing his brother Abel literally in half and turning him into sausages as the evening's entertainment, the very different depiction of Thor than people are used to seeing, the greatness of Shivering Jemmy, Dream fielding various offers and threats from the claimants, Azazel looking like an extremely hungry version of Venom, Azazel revealing that he has Nada, our favorite quotes of the episode, Nik joining us on Next Stop Everywhere: The Doctor Who Podcast for our 350th episode, our next episode wrapping up the "Season of Mists" storyline, and more! 

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Be sure to come back in one week when DJ Nik and I discuss "More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold", the third episode of The Sandman Season 2, on The Fandom Zone Podcast!

THE FANDOM ZONE 252: "A Hope in Hell" is Up!

 
"Hey, boss. Listen to me. You know what can survive the Anti-Life? You. Dreams don't fucking die. Not if you believe in them. And I believe Dream of the Endless would never leave his raven here, alone, in Hell with Lucifer."
-- Matthew the Raven to Dream, The Sandman -- "A Hope in Hell"

Hello again, everyone! It's time for another new episode of The Fandom Zone Podcast!  In this episode, DJ Nik and I joined by special guest Heather Bedor to discuss "A Hope in Hell", the fourth episode of The Sandman, introducing Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar, and "Superhuman Law", the second episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, featuring the return of Tim Roth as The Abomination/Emil Blonsky!

In this episode, DJ Nik, Heather and I talk about things like Nik sharing his childhood traumas, Heather trying (and failing) to get Nik to watch the rest of The Sandman, Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, Gwendoline Christie vs. Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar, Heather and I loving What We Do in the Shadows Season 3, the story of Nada and Kai'ckul, changes from The Sandman comics, Heather learning Italian through curse words, Rosemary being the embodiment of the Biblical Good Samaritan, Rosemary trying to warn the convenience store clerk about John Dee, Heather having hyperphantasia, Lucifer swearing vengeance on Morpheus after being humiliated in front of all the demons in Hell, our favorite Sandman quotes, Nik's love of the word "whore", my loving that Tim Roth was brought back as the Abomination, some comics and MCU background on the Abomination, who Jennifer's new law firm is named after, Bruce Banner's "literally a different person" in-joke, wondering if the Sakaaran ship being a potential setup for a film adaptation of World War Hulk, comic books as legal documents, nobody wanting to hire Jen after she's outed as She-Hulk, Nikki being supportive of Jen, Jen's awkward family dinner, Heather's love for Ched, Heather wondering if we'll see Holden Holliway's granddaughter Southpaw from the comics, Jen taking on the Abomination's case, our favorite She-Hulk quotes, new Fandom Zone Fanmail from Holly Mac, Heather popping her hip back into place during the podcast, and more!

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Be sure to come back next week for Episode 253 as DJ Nik, Heather and I discuss "24/7", the fifth episode of the Netflix series The Sandman, along with the third episode of the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, right here on The Fandom Zone Podcast!

Audible Announces Cast for THE SANDMAN: ACT II Audio Production

 
Neil Gaiman will show you terror in a handful of dust...again.

Variety is reporting that Audible has announced the full cast for The Sandman: Act II, the upcoming second audio production of Neil Gaiman's seminal DC Comics/VERTIGO series The Sandman.  Adapted and directed once again by Dirk Maggs, the production will cover the next three Sandman graphic novels -- Season of Mists, A Game of You, and Fables & Reflections.

With Gaiman returning as The Narrator, the production stars returning actors James McAvoy as Morpheus/Dream, Kat Dennings as Death, Miriam Margolyes as Despair, Michael Sheen as Lucifer Morningstar, Andy Serkis as Matthew the Raven, Arthur Darvill as William Shakespeare, and Joanna Lumley as Lady Johanna Constantine.  

Notable newcomers include Jeffrey Wright (Casino Royale, The Batman, Westworld) as Destiny, Regé-Jean Page (Bridgerton) as Orpheus, Brian Cox (X2: X-Men United, Manhunter, Troy) as Augustus, Emma Corrin (The Crown, Pennyworth) as Thessaly, John Lithgow (The Crown, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, 3rd Rock from the Sun) as Emperor Joshua Norton, David Tennant (Doctor Who, Good Omens, Jessica Jones) as Loki, Bill Nighy (Shaun of the Dead, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)) as Odin, Kristen Schaal (Bob's Burgers, Toy Story 3 & 4, The Daily Show) as Delirium, Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma) as Merv Pumpkinhead, and Niamh Walsh (Good Omens, Jekyll and Hyde) as Nuala.

Here's the full list of performers (click to enlarge):

The Sandman: Act II audio production is expected to be released September 22, 2021 on Audible.

THE MANDALORIAN & THE CROWN Lead 2021 Emmy Nominations with 24

 
Obviously, this is the way.

Deadline is reporting that the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian has tied Netflix's The Crown in nominations for the 2021 Emmy Awards with 24 total, including acting nominations for Giancarlo Esposito, Timothy Olymphant, and Carl Weathers.

Another Disney+ series, WandaVision, was right behind with an extremely impressive 23 nominations, while HBO's Lovecraft Country picked up a very strong 18 nominations.  Amazon Prime's The Boys and Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier both earned 5 nominations, while Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery and Netflix's The Umbrella Academy earned 4 nominations.

Other recognized geek-favorite shows included Archer, Bob's Burgers, Doom Patrol, Lucifer, The Nevers, South Park, and Star Trek: Lower Decks.

You can read the full list of nominations HERE, but this is the breakdown for the shows listed above...

THE MANDALORIAN (24 Nominations)

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series -- Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series -- "Chapter 9: The Marshall" -- Timothy Olyphant as Cobb Vanth

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series -- "Chapter 12: The Siege" -- Carl Weathers as Greef Karga

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series -- "Chapter 9: The Marshal" -- Jon Favreau

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series -- "Chapter 13: The Jedi" -- Dave Filoni

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series -- "Chapter 16: The Rescue" -- Jon Favreau

Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More) -- "Chapter 13: The Jedi"

Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series

Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (One Hour) -- "Chapter 13: "The Jedi"

Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour) -- "Chapter 15: The Believer"

Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes - "Chapter 13: The Jedi"

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series -- "Chapter 11: The Heiress"

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series -- "Chapter 13: The Jedi"

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series -- "Chapter 15: The Believer"

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series -- "Chapter 16: The Rescue"

Outstanding Period And/Or Character Hairstyling -- "Chapter 16: The Rescue"

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup -- "Chapter 13: The Jedi"

Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score) -- "Chapter 16: "The Rescue" -- Ludwig Göransson

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) -- "Chapter 13: The Jedi"

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) -- "Chapter 13: The Jedi"

Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie

Outstanding Stunt Coordination

Outstanding Stunt Performance -- "Chapter 16: The Rescue"

WANDAVISION (23 Nominations)

Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- Paul Bettany as Vision

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness / Agnes The Nosy Neighbor

Outstanding Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- "All-New Halloween Spooktacular!" -- Chuck Hayward & Peter Cameron

Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience" -- Jac Schaeffer

Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- "Previously On" -- Laura Donney

Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program (Half-Hour)

Outstanding Casting For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes -- "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience"

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- "On a Very Special Episode..."

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- "The Series Finale"

Outstanding Main Title Design

Outstanding Period And/Or Character Hairstyling -- "Don't Touch That Dial"

Outstanding Period And/Or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) -- "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience"

Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score) -- "Previously On" -- Christophe Beck

Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics -- "Breaking the Fourth Wall" -- Song Title: Agatha All Along

Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music -- Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

Outstanding Music Supervision -- "Don't Touch That Dial"

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special -- "The Series Finale"

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -- "The Series Finale"

Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie

LOVECRAFT COUNTRY (18 Nominations)

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series -- Jonathan Majors as Atticus Freeman

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series -- Jurnee Smollett as Letitia "Leti" Lewis

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series -- Michael K. Williams as Montrose Freeman

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series -- Aunjanue Ellis as Hippolyta Freeman

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series -- "Whitey's on the Moon" -- Courtney B. Vance as George Freeman

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series -- "Sundown" -- Misha Green

Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series

Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (One Hour) -- "Sundown"

Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes -- "I Am"

Outstanding Main Title Design

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup -- "Sundown"

Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score) -- "Rewind 1921" -- Laura Karpman & Raphael Saadiq

Outstanding Music Supervision -- "Strange Case"

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) -- "Sundown"

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) -- "Sundown"

Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie

Outstanding Stunt Performance -- "I Am"

THE BOYS (5 Nominations)

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series -- "What I Know" -- Rebecca Sonnenshine

Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics -- "The Big Ride" -- Song Title: Never Truly Vanish

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) -- "What I Know"

Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie

THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER (5 Nominations)

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series -- "New World Order" -- Don Cheadle as Colonel James Rhodes / War Machine

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) -- "One World, One People"

Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie

Outstanding Stunt Coordination

Outstanding Stunt Performance -- "Truth"

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY (4 Nominations)

Outstanding Period And/Or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) -- "Terra Firma, Part 2"

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup -- "That Hope Is You, Part 1"

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) -- "That Hope Is You, Part 1"

Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode -- "Su'Kal"

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY (4 Nominations)

Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (One Hour) -- "Right Back Where We Started"

Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes -- "The Frankel Footage"

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) -- "The End of Something"

Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode -- "743"

THE SIMPSONS (2 Nominations)

Outstanding Animated Program -- "The Dad-Feelings Limited"

Outstanding Short Form Animated Program -- Maggie Simpson In: The Force Awakens From Its Nap

ARCHER (1 Nomination)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance -- "The Double Date" -- Jessica Walter as Malory Archer

BOB'S BURGERS (1 Nomination)

Outstanding Animated Program -- "Worms of In-Rear-Ment"

DOOM PATROL (1 Nomination)

Outstanding Stunt Coordination

LUCIFER (1 Nomination)

Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming -- Routines: Another One Bites The Dust / Hell / Bad To The Bone

THE NEVERS (1 Nomination)

Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode -- "Ignition"

SOUTH PARK (1 Nomination)

Outstanding Animated Program -- South Park: The Pandemic Special

STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS (1 Nomination)

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And

Animation -- "No Small Parts"

The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards is scheduled to air Sunday, September 19th on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+.

Neil Gaiman Reveals Cast for Netflix's THE SANDMAN

It begins...

Neil Gaiman, co-creator and writer of the beloved DC Comics/Vertigo series The Sandman, has officially revealed the first seven actors for the upcoming Netflix TV series adaptation, including confirmation of Tom Sturridge as lead character Dream/Morpheus that was initially reported back in September.

The Sandman TV series is described by Netflix as "A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic — and human — mistakes he's made during his vast existence."

Taking to Twitter, Gaiman posted a rundown of the cast, stating, "You have all waited so patiently, so here you go. It's time to announce things. It's time to name the Dream Lord. And several other people..."

Asim Chaudhry will play Abel, the brother of Cain and host of the House of Secrets.  Gaiman described the character as "hilarious and tragic."

Sanjeev Bhaskar will play Cain, the host of the House of Mystery.  Gaiman described Cain as "the first murderer.  He is Abel's brother, locked in a monstrous double act."

Gwendoline Christine will play a female version of Lucifer Morningstar.  Gaiman posted, "Casting Lucifer was a delight.  I'm so very glad that @lovegwendoline is the Ruler of Hell."

Charles Dance will play Roderick Burgess, the magician who captures and imprisons Dream in the first issue of The Sandman while attempting to capture Death.  Gaiman remarked Burgess is "more than just a charlatan and a magician.  He also blackmails people.  And he captures the Lord of Dreams, while trying to do something else."

Boyd Holbrook will play The Corinthian, a nightmare created by Dream, who destroys him for going rogue and failing to fulfill his original design.  Gaiman posted, "For those who are wondering how I can tell, it's something about the eyes."

Vivienne Acheampong will play Lucienne, a female version of Lucian.  Gaiman posted, "One of my favourite changes from the Sandman comic. Our Lucien has become a Lucienne, and @vivacheampong brings the wise librarian of dreams to pointy-eared life."

The Sandman is currently expected to be released on Netflix sometime in 2021.

Audible Announces Cast for Audio Production of Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN

Neil Gaiman will show you terror in a handful of dust...again.

Audible has announced the full cast for the upcoming audio production of Neil Gaiman's seminal DC Comics/VERTIGO series The Sandman.  Adapted and directed by Dirk Maggs, the production will cover the first three Sandman graphic novels, Preludes and Nocturnes, The Doll's House, and Dream Country.

With Gaiman serving as The Narrator, the production stars James McAvoy (X-Men: First Class, Split, His Dark Materials) as Morpheus/Dream, Kat Dennings (Thor, 2 Broke Girls) as Death, Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Tron: Legacy) as Lucifer Morningstar, Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Rocketman) as John Constantine, Riz Ahmed (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Venom) as The Corinthian, Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, Black Panther) as Matthew the Raven, and more.  Here's the full list of performers (click to enlarge):

And look, there's even a handy press release...

Hailed by the Los Angeles Times Magazine as “the greatest epic in the history of comic books”, The Sandman changed the game with its dark, literary world of fantasy and horror - creating a global, cultural phenomenon in the process. At long last, Audible and DC present the first-ever audio production of the New York Times best-selling series written by acclaimed storyteller Neil Gaiman (who also serves as co-executive producer). Adapted and directed by multi-award-winner (and frequent Gaiman collaborator) Dirk Maggs, and performed by an ensemble cast with James McAvoy (It, Parts one and two, X-Men: First Class, Split) in the title role, this first installment of a multi-part original audio series will transport you to a world that re-writes the rules of audio entertainment the way that The Sandman originally re-defined the graphic novel.

When The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus - the immortal king of dreams, stories and the imagination - is pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult, he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free, he must retrieve the three “tools” that will restore his power and help him to rebuild his dominion, which has deteriorated in his absence. As the multi-threaded story unspools, The Sandman descends into Hell to confront Lucifer (Michael Sheen), chases rogue nightmares who have escaped his realm, and crosses paths with an array of characters from DC comic books, ancient myths, and real-world history, including: Inmates of Gotham City's Arkham Asylum, Doctor Destiny, the muse Calliope, the three Fates, William Shakespeare (Arthur Darvill), and many more.

A powerhouse supporting cast helps translate this masterwork into a sonic experience worthy of its legacy, including Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Samantha Morton, Bebe Neuwirth, Andy Serkis, and more. Setting the stage for their performance is an unprecedented cinematic soundscape featuring an original musical score by British Academy Award winner James Hannigan. Fans will especially revel in a new twist for the audio adaptation: Neil Gaiman himself serves as the narrator. Follow him as he leads listeners along a twisting path of myths, imagination and, often, terror. Even in your wildest dreams, you’ve never heard anything like this.

The Sandman audio production is expected to be released on July 15, 2020.

Your 2020 Geek Movie & TV Calendar

Once again, the new year brings us closer to The Films and TV Shows You've Been Dying to See for, Like, Forever.  If you enjoy sci-fi, fantasy and comic book based entertainment as I do, you already have several must-see flicks and television programs in the pipeline for 2020.  With that in mind, I thought I'd go ahead and give a helpful chronological rundown of which geek movie and TV goodness arrives when.  Some of these TV shows and films will be worth the long wait, others you wouldn't watch even if they were on Netflix, but each have their audiences and key target demographics.  Start planning your work vacation/sick/personal days accordingly.

JANUARY

1 - Doctor Who (TV)

9 - Star Trek Short Treks: Children of Mars (TV)

14 - Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow (Crisis on Infinite Earths Parts 4 & 5) (TV)

15 - The Magicians (TV)

19 - Batwoman, Supergirl (TV)

20 - Black Lightning (TV)

23 - Star Trek: Picard (TV)

24 - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV)

FEBRUARY

February 2020? - Last Week Tonight, The Umbrella Academy (TV)

4 - The Flash (TV)

7 - Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (Movie)

14 - Fantasy Island (Movie)

21 - Bloodshot (Movie)

23 - The Walking Dead (TV)

MARCH

March 2020? - American Gods, Stargirl, What We Do in the Shadows (TV)

27 - Mulan (Movie)

APRIL

April 2020? - Harley Quinn, Star Trek: Discovery, Westworld (TV)

3 - The New Mutants (Movie)

8 - No Time to Die (Movie), Twin Peaks 30th Anniversary

MAY

May 2020? - Dune: The SIsterhood, Lucifer (TV)

1 - Black Widow (Movie)

9 - Artemis Fowl (Movie)

JUNE

June 2020? - Doom Patrol, Wynonna Earp (TV)

5 - Wonder Woman 1984 (Movie)

JULY

July 2020? - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Boys, Pennyworth (TV)
3 - Free Guy (Movie)
10 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Movie)
17 - Tenet (Movie)
31 - Morbius (Movie)

AUGUST

August 2020? - Mindhunter (TV)
21 - Bill and Ted Face the Music (Movie)

SEPTEMBER

September 2020? - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Simpsons, Stranger Things, Titans (TV)
18 - The King's Man (Movie)

OCTOBER

October 2020? - Castle Rock, The Walking Dead (TV)
2 - Venom 2 (Movie)

NOVEMBER

November 2020? - The Mandalorian (TV)
6 - The Eternals (Movie)
20 - Godzilla vs. Kong (Movie)

23 - Doctor Who 57th Anniversary

DECEMBER

18 - Dune (Movie)
25 - The Tomorrow War (Movie)

SOMETIME IN 2020 - BizarroTV, Helstrom, Invincible, Jupiter's Legacy, The Sandman, Strange Adventures, WandaVision (TV)

THE FANDOM ZONE 172: "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Parts 1, 2 & 3" Is Up!

"Keep riding the lightning, son.  I know you'll make us all proud."
-- The Flash (Earth-90) to The Flash (Earth-1), The Flash: "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three"

Hello again, everyone!  My co-host Jesse Jackson and I are back with a very special episode of The Fandom Zone Podcast!  This time, we're joined by DJ Nik from The Whiskey & Cigarettes Show to discuss the first three parts of "Crisis on Infinite Earths", the sixth annual Arrowverse crossover event, based on the classic 1985-86 DC Comics maxi-series and featured in episodes of Supergirl, Batwoman and The Flash!

In this episode, Jesse, Nik and I talk about things like DJ Nik making his debut on The Fandom Zone Podcast, rereading the original Crisis on Infinite Earths by Marv Wolfman and George Perez, Crisis being adapted for television on The CW, former original TitanTalk member and Supergirl writer Jay Faerber, all the great cameos from previous DC Comics movies and TV shows, the destruction of Argo City and Earth-38 Superman and Lois sending their son Jonathan to Earth in an escape pod, Oliver passing on the Green Arrow mantle to his daughter Mia and his death scene, Kevin Conroy's amazing Batman voice, Brandon Routh reprising Superman, Kevin Conroy playing an older Batman who murdered criminals and Superman, Supergirl and Batwoman as the new Flash and Green Arrow, Heat Wave babysitting Jonathan, Tom Welling and Erica Durance reprising Smallville's Clark Kent and Lois Lane, John Constantine meeting Lucifer Morningstar, Oliver becoming the new Spectre, Black Lightning stepping up after learning his entire family has been destroyed, antimatter cannons being very bad for Flashes, John Wesley Shipp getting a heroic ending as the Flash from Earth-90, the Danny Elfman theme from The Flash, our favorite quotes of all three episodes, listener David K. Proctor being turned on to Watchmen, and more!

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Be sure to come back in a few days, as Jesse and I review "A God Walks into a Bar", the eighth episode of HBO's Watchmen, right here on The Fandom Zone Podcast!

THE FANDOM ZONE 140: "And He Shall Be a Good Man" is Up!

"I was doing Han Solo, I thought it would be charming."

-- Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti to Peyton Charles, iZombie: "And He Shall Be a Good Man" 

Typical.  You wait ages for a new episode of The Fandom Zone and three come along at once.  Karen and I are back once again!  This week's reviews of comics on television include:

Lucifer 3x26: "Once Upon a Time"  (Final Episode)

Supergirl 3x20: "Dark Side of the Moon"

iZombie 4x13: "And He Shall Be a Good Man"  (Season Finale)

Legion 2x09: "Chapter 17"

In this episode, Karen and I talk about things like my Sean Connery James Bond Funko figure, our upcoming 150th episode, the Preacher Season 3 teaser trailer, the two episodes of Lucifer held over for the fourth season that isn't happening, Detective Douche becoming Director Douche, the Julee Cruise Twin Peaks version of the Psych theme, Lucifer the comic book character's father Neil Gaiman as Lucifer's father on Lucifer, Chloe Decker becoming an actress instead of a cop, Mazikeen as a creepy cult leader, Argo City surviving the explosion of Krypton, the Superman comic storyline "New Krypton," Supergirl and Mon-El's horrible poncho disguises, Alex's really slow rooftop chase, Winn being a dick to Ruby, Alex not bothering to check her bike even though she knows someone is trying to kill her, our very brief iZombie Season 4 recap, Ravi doing the Han Solo "I know" move,  iZombie ending Season 4 as if it could've been their series finale, Major not being good for Liv, Melanie baking her brain, more of David's plan, Kerry not grasping idioms and the concept of loneliness, The Flash taking one or two liberties with Iris West's family, new feedback from Justina, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s neverending torture Fitz & Simmons getting old, and more!

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Be sure to come back next week as Karen and I review the first two episodes of Freeform's Cloak & Dagger, along with new episodes of The CW's Supergirl and FX's Legion, right here on The Fandom Zone Podcast!