A weekly podcast where Chris and Mike talk about TV and movie news, superheroes, and everything in-between!
Episodes
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
This week Superhero Slate is embiggening our first look at Ms. Marvel, we dive into Marvel’s release slate circa 2004, The Batman is coming to streaming next month, and more!
What We're Watching: Underworld, Underworld Evolution, Welcome to Flatch, Turning Red, The Adam Project
News
- Marvel (21:20)
- Old Film Slate early 2000’s
- Namor has not appeared
- Dethlok & Fury have been in other properties
- Spider-Man (28:34)
- No Way Home on digital release early
- Fortnite (34:15)
- Featuring Doctor Strange and the Prowler in Season 2
- Defenders (39:40)
- Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Punisher, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage now on Disney+
- NOT part of the MCU timeline playlist
- WILL get 4K improvement
- Parental controls required at login
- Daredevil (42:35)
- Rumblings a season 4 of the series is coming to Disney+
- Lists of Daredevil Reboot in production world
- Moon Knight (47:00)
- First 4 episodes reviewed by outlets
- Ms. Marvel (49:00)
- First teaser trailer released
- Confirmed June 8, 2022 release date
- Andor (59:10)
- Summer 2022 rumored
- After Ms. Marvel, possibly August
- The Mandalorian (1:01:50)
- Season 3 adds Christopher Lloyd
- The Batman (1:03:35)
- HBO Max on April 19 confirmed
- Harley Quinn (1:04:30)
- Season 3 will feature James Gunn cameo
- Halo (1:06:10)
- TV series debut on Paramount+ this week
- Last trailer
- Irredeemable/Incorruptible (1:12:05)
- Mark Waid series being turned into a movie at Netflix
- Hero goes evil; Villain goes good
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Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Superhero Slate says Hello there...Obi Wan Kenobi trailer, DC breaks our trust, this is the summer of TV shows, and more!
What We're Doing: The Louisville Arcade Expo, The Adam Project, Turning Red
News
- The Batman (20:20)
- Penguin spinoff ordered at HBO Max
- Gotham PD on hold; Arkham ‘horror’ series in works instead
- DCEU (25:20)
- New release dates for upcoming films
- DC League of Super Pets (27:36)
- May 20 > July 29, 2022
- Black Adam (28:05)
- July 29 > October 21, 2022
- The Flash (29:34)
- November 4 > June 23, 2023
- Aquaman and the Lost City (29:55)
- December 16 > March 17, 2023
- Shazam! The Fury of the Gods (30:45)
- June 2, 2023 > December 16, 2022
- Wonka (34:05)
- December 15, 2023
- Gotham Knights (game) (35:05)
- Gotham Knights (series) (35:48)
- Casting on series is in works
- Cruela Dent (The Joker’s Daughter) cast
- Carrie Kelley (The Dark Knight Returns)
- Casting on series is in works
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (37:30)
- First teaser trailer released
- BTS Photos & Poster
- The Inquisitors
- Darth Vader
- Moon Knight (47:50)
- Ms. Marvel (50:30)
- Looks like June 6 release
- Red Carpet scheduled for June 3
- Crew materials show Season 1
- Looks like June 6 release
- She Hulk (53:25)
- The Merchandise leaks
- Via Thermos & Amazon
- William Hurt (General Ross) passed away this weekend at 71
- The Merchandise leaks
- Shang Chi (58:10)
- Concept art shows Deadpool fighting Proxima Midnight
- Not to be used in film, artist was allowed to choose characters
- Concept art shows Deadpool fighting Proxima Midnight
- Deadpool 3 (59:25)
- Shawn Levy tapped to direct (The Adam Project)
- The Boys (1:02:50)
- Umbrella Academy (1:09:24)
- Season 3 on July 22, 2022
- Netflix
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Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
This week Superhero Slate is reviewing The Batman, Disney+ gets the Defenders this month, we’re taking a ride on the Bullet Train, and more!
What We're Doing: Our Flag Means Death, Rock Band VR
News
- The Batman (09:45)
- Now in Theaters
- $248.5 million opening weekend
- Spoiler Free Review
- Now in Theaters
- The Penguin (14:35)
- Spinoff show originally started as the movie’s Sequel
- Batgirl (19:55)
- DC League of Super Pets (22:12)
- Keanu Reeves as Batman
- Disney+ (23:09)
- Ad supported, cheaper version of streaming service coming later this year
- Transition to Hulu?
- The Defenders (29:55)
- Officially coming to Disney+ on March 18
- Promo highlights Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, but not Iron Fist
- New Parental Controls in app
- Officially coming to Disney+ on March 18
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (33:50)
- IMAX size trailer
- Cuts action scenes differently
- IMAX size trailer
- Morbius (35:50)
- Final FINAL trailer released
- Way more Michael Keaton
- Alien (39:45)
- New film in works from Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe)
- Ridley Scott to produce
- New film in works from Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe)
- Bullet Train (43:30)
- Trailer Released
- David Leitch (Deadpool 2) film starring Brad Pitt on a...bullet train
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Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Welcome to the Superhero Slate review of The Batman! Has the Dark Knight finally found his match with the Riddler? Can you find all the villains that live in Gotham? Should you watch this in a theater or not? Find out all these questions and more!
Spoiler-Free Section
- $248.5 million opening weekend
- AMC surcharge on all The Batman tickets over other movies
Spoilers (23:40)
- Used VR to visual car chase sequence
- Arkham Prisoner
- Sequel Plans
- Post Credits Website
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
This week Superhero Slate is going dark...Dark Knight with the Batman in theaters, Spider-Man No Way Home finds a way home, Moon Knight’s writers are revealed, and more!
Last One Laughing: Canada, Severance, Elden Ring, Oculus Quest 2, Pokemon Presents - Scarlet & Violet
News
- The Batman (32:45)
- In theaters this week!
- March 4 release
- Full Soundtrack released
- Sequel talks already started per Matt Reeves
- In theaters this week!
- Batgirl (36:47)
- Coming to HBO Max this December
- The Flash (40:35)
- Crew shirts show Black Flash?
- Death for all Speedsters
- Photo was removed after posting
- Crew shirts show Black Flash?
- Spider-Man (44:30)
- Digital release on March 22, Physical on April 12
- THE MEME
- Digital effects were still being worked on AFTER the movie was released
- Changes being made to film even after delivery to North American audiences
- Without 3D versions, they can edit up to 2 weeks before putting in theaters
- Blade (49:30)
- Aaron Pierre (Krypton) lands highly coveted role in film
- Most likely villain
- The Defenders (54:15)
- Netflix Marvel shows going to Disney+ internationally on March 16th
- No word on USA yet
- Moon Knight (56:10)
- Writers revealed for show
- Includes Falcon/Winter Soldier, Wandavision, X-Men 97, and more
- Episode 1 – Jeremy Slater
- Episode 2 – Michael Kastelein (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier)
- Episode 3 – Beau DeMayo (X-Men '97) and Peter Cameron (WandaVision) & Sabir Pirzada
- Episode 4 – Alex Meenehan and Peter Cameron (WandaVision) & Sabir Pirzada
- Episode 5 – Rebecca Kirsch and Matthew Horton
- Episode 6 – Jeremy Slater and Peter Cameron (WandaVision) & Sabir Pirzada (based on a story by Danielle Iman & Jeremy Slater)
- Werewolf by Night (59:25)
- Rumor: Michael Giacchino (Composer) to direct the special
- Corroborated by multiple sources
- Filming begins in March, only for a few weeks
- Rumor: Michael Giacchino (Composer) to direct the special
- Morbius (1:01:35)
- Final Trailer tomorrow (Monday Feb 28)
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Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
This week Superhero Slate is going over Doctor Strange’s trailer of MADNESS, Michael Keaton’s back as Batman, Peacemaker’s first season wrapped up, and more!
Mike & Chris Anime Corner™ - Gundam
News
- Super Bowl (14:40)
- LA Rams Win!
- Moon Knight (19:45)
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (23:45)
- Super Bowl Trailer
- Reveals include:
- Illuminati, Ultron Drones, Wanda, Zombies, Professor X (or is it?)
- Poster teases/rumors:
- Captain Carter, Deadpool, Mephisto, Book of Vishanti, Mister Fantastic, Superior Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Cthon
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (40:05)
- Third biggest movie domestically (passed Avatar)
- Loki (43:45)
- Season 2 directors Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead (Moon Knight; The Twilight Zone)
- Obi Wan Kenobi (46:00)
- John Williams to write Obi-Wan’s theme song for show
- Stranger Things (50:10)
- Season 4 releasing in 2 parts this summer
- May 27; July 1
- Season 5 confirmed to be last of show
- Season 4 releasing in 2 parts this summer
- Wonder Twins (59:25)
- Live action movie in development
- Adam Sztykiel (Black Adam) to write/direct
- Batgirl (1:03:25)
- Peacemaker (1:05:05)
- Confirmed for Season 2
- James Gunn to write/direct every episode
- Season 1 Finale Discussion
- Cameos and more!
- Confirmed for Season 2
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Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Today is the BIG Game for Superhero Slate, so get ready for some commercials, Netflix is losing their Marvel properties, the DCEU teases its heroes, and more!
What We've Been Doing: MoviePass 2.0, Academy Award Nominations: Spider-Man: No Way Home & Shang-Chi for VFX; Razzies: Space Jam: A New Legacy, Bruce Willis movie list, Wolf Like Me (Peacock), Ghosts (BBC/MAX), Murderville, Moon Fall
News
- Moon Knight (27:50)
- Empire Magazine images
- Super Bowl Trailer?
- Ms. Marvel (31:20)
- Potentially leaked episode titles:
- "Kamala Khan: Embiggen." That will then be followed by five weekly episodes titled, "Lockin' Jaws," "The Woman I Look Up To," "New Kid on the Block," "My Faith," and "Only Here to Save the World."
- Also says show to debut on May 13 (doubtful)
- Potentially leaked episode titles:
- Netflix (38:50)
- Marvel shows leave service March 1
- Daredevil
- Jessica Jones
- Punisher
- Luke Cage
- Iron Fist
- Defenders
- Agents of SHIELD
- Marvel Superhero Hero Adventures: Frost Fight
- Marvel’s Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell
- Unsure if going to Disney+ or Hulu due to content
- Marvel shows leave service March 1
- Batman (41:20)
- IMAX release on Tuesday, March 1
- Regular screenings on Thursday March 3
- DCEU Needs Heroes Teaser
- IMAX release on Tuesday, March 1
- The Flash (44:40)
- New suit image
- Michael Keaton voice over
- Black Adam (47:20)
- Clips reveal characters
- Black Adam
- Dr. Fate
- Hawkman
- Atom Smasher
- Cyclone
- Clips reveal characters
- Aquaman (51:00)
- Batgirl (52:42)
- Lightyear (55:30)
- Jurassic World Dominion (58:30)
- Blade Runner (1:05:20)
- Live action series developed at Amazon
- Rings of Power (1:07:25)
- Live action shots (before Super Bowl trailer)
- Lord of the Rings (1:10:00)
- Movie and game rights up for sale
- Amazon first in line
- Futurama (1:13:30)
- Returning to Hulu for new revival
- DiMaggio possibly not returning
- Obi Wan Kenobi (1:18:30)
- May 25, 2022 release date on Disney+
- Star Wars: Ahsoka (1:20:05)
- Ray Stevenson (Thor; Punisher Warzone) cast in villain role
- NOT Thrawn
- Ray Stevenson (Thor; Punisher Warzone) cast in villain role
- Book of Boba Fett (1:20:50)
- Series Finale
- Rancor, Cad Bane, Droidekas, Backpacks with jets, Knee Rockets,
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Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
This week Superhero Slate is probably buying our Batman movie tickets, the Super Bowl is next weekend, Sony’s getting weird with Spider-Man characters again, and more!
What We're Doing: Real Steel, Pam & Tommy, & Streets of Rage 4
News
- Batgirl (22:50)
- The Batman (25:46)
- Tickets on sale February 10
- Super Bowl (28:00)
- Likely spots include:
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Moon Knight
- Lightyear
- Skipping:
- Warner Bros.
- Sony
- Apple
- Likely spots include:
- Gambit (36:45)
- Channing Tatum hasn’t watched any Marvel movies because film was canceled
- Died under Fox, not Disney
- Madame Web (42:35)
- Sony in talks with Dakota Johnson (50 Shades of Grey) to star as lead role
- Probably not popular Animated Series version
- Older, paralyzed, blind, uses webs to see through time
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (49:35)
- Dethroned by Jackass 4
- Will debut digital on Starz streaming before Netflix/Disney+
- Secret Invasion (52:20)
- Looks to flashback to a younger Nick Fury
- Or Skrull impersonation?
- Looks to flashback to a younger Nick Fury
- Loki (53:50)
- Season 2 expected to start filming this summer
- Eternals (56:05)
- Rumors: Don Lee return to film scenes as Gilgamesh
- Died by Deviant protecting Thena
- Powers: Punching things
- Rumors: Don Lee return to film scenes as Gilgamesh
- Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (58:25)
- 20 Character Posters
- No faces, just notable weapons or items and hands
- Book of Boba Fett (1:01:05)
- Episode 6 discussion
- Cobb Vanth, Mandalorian, Grogu, Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka, Order 66, Cad Bane
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Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
This week Superhero Slate is in a gaming mood, from Mortal Kombat to Halo, Star Wars is tripling down on their games, Spider-Man’s script is online, and more!
Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds, Pokemon Arceus, The Simpson’s Arcade
News
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (21:15)
- Guardians of the Galaxy (29:35)
- Volume 3 will have different music from the Zune
- “Last time we’ll see this team” - James Gunn
- Secret Invasion (35:00)
- Cobie Smulders returning for series
- First time alongside Ben Mendelsohn
- Cobie Smulders returning for series
- Fast and Furious 10 (40:00)
- Jason Momoa to star in film
- Presumably as Villain
- Jason Momoa to star in film
- Mortal Kombat (43:30)
- Sequel moving forward at WB
- Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight) to write script
- Halo (53:15)
- Full trailer release during AFC halftime today
- March 24, 2022 release on Paramount+
- Star Wars (1:02:22)
- Jedi: Fallen Order sequel announced
- 2 other games announced:
- First person shooter
- Strategy game
- Book of Boba Fett (1:07:15)
- Episode 5 Discussion
- Bd-1, Naboo Starfighter, Darksaber,
- Peacemaker (1:21:45)
- Series through episode 5 discussion
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Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
This week Superhero Slate is stepping into the world of Moon Knight, The Batman gets a long movie, Lord of the Rings teases its return, and more!
Peacemaker TV Series Update
News
- Eternals (10:30)
- Top watched MCU movie on Disney+
- Beat Shang-Chi Legend of the Ten Rings
- Moon Knight (15:25)
- Series Trailer released
- First MCU D+ series to get over 1 million likes
- March 30 on Disney+
- Series Trailer released
- Marvel (25:40)
- Disney+ 2022 Series
- She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, I Am Groot
- Possibly Werewolf by Night
- Secret Invasion & What If... season 2 pushed to 2023
- Disney+ 2022 Series
- Secret Invasion (30:15)
- Samuel L Jackson on set
- No eye patch and beard
- Samuel L Jackson on set
- Daredevil (31:55)
- Season 3 cracks top 10 in viewership 3 years after cancellation
- Ahsoka (36:10)
- Adds Mary Elizabeth Winstead to cast
- Unsure current role
- Sabine Wren already cast
- LEGO Star Wars (40:35)
- The Complete Saga gameplay
- Release April 5
- The Batman (44:40)
- 2 hours 55 minutes final release (includes credits)
- WB reportedly tested a 4 hour cut
- Tickets possibly on sale February 10
- 2 hours 55 minutes final release (includes credits)
- Batgirl (49:05)
- Brendan Fraser on set
- Possibly Firefly
- Brendan Fraser on set
- Godzilla (52:15)
- MonsterVerse live action series in works at Apple TV+
- Matt Fraction as executive producer
- The Lord of the Rings (57:30)
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