In this week's new issue of The Comic Section Podcast, the hosts delve into several noteworthy developments across the entertainment industry. 
They begin by discussing the news of Sony Pictures and Apollo's joint bid to purchase Paramount Global for $26 billion in cash. This bid emerges as Paramount's board explores a potential merger deal with Skydance Media.

Next, the hosts touch upon Jerry Seinfeld's comments about the state of TV comedy, where he criticizes what he perceives as the stifling influence of extreme left-wing ideology and political correctness on the genre.

The discussion then shifts to actor Chris Hemsworth's candid reflection on his performance in "Thor: Love and Thunder," where he admits feeling like he became a caricature of himself. Hemsworth expresses a desire to deliver a better Marvel movie experience to audiences in the future.

Additionally, Nickelodeon's release of the first trailer for "The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish" is highlighted. The trailer introduces viewers to Hazel Wells, a new character who embarks on a 20-episode journey in Dimmadelphia, encountering familiar pink-and-green-haired neighbors with a secret.

Furthermore, the hosts mention the announcement of the next game in the Batman: Arkham series, titled "Batman: Arkham Shadow," set for release in 2024.

In the coming soon/preview segment, they provide glimpses of new trailers from Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" and "My Adventures with Superman Season Two."

Lastly, in the review segment, Jason offers insights into FX's "Shogun," while Rigel shares his thoughts on Amazon Studios' "Fallout" TV show and Star Wars' "The Bad Batch The Final Season."

Listeners are encouraged to tune in to catch all the latest updates and reviews discussed in the episode!

ISSUE #276 (Paramount Pictures, Mufasa, & More)

Well, we had to get to it sooner or later, and since the Fantastic Four: First Steps was released, I guess now was a good time as any. I asked my Gen Z kids Luke and Wren to come onto the pod to talk about what it was like to grow up with the MCU as the defining cultural shift from cinema in their lives. Their reactions are probably not that far off from what you expect only you’re not getting it from an app. You’re getting it from the horses’ mouth. Well, you kind of are getting it from an app, but you know what I mean. It’s not a social media app, right, like it’s kind of like, well it’s probably the Apple Podcasts player, or Pocket Casts or Spreaker or Himalaya or... 

 Thanks for hanging out with Wren and Luke while we yapped about the MCU. You can find the Super 70 Podcast wherever you find podcasts. You can find me, my book, and my blog at www.thatdylandavis.com and @thatdylandavis on threads, Letterboxd, and blusky. You can find RozilandMacPhail on Soundcloud and Facebook.  

38.7 The MCU Conversation

The Super 70 Podcast is a commentary you play along with the film for scene by scene analysis, or you can just listen in your car. Dylan Davis is the author of "FLYNN!", Dating Virginia, Buffalo Seine, and Threshold. He is a reader, listener, and appreciator of culture. Find him at www.thatdylandavis.com and on Twitter @thatdylandavis #super70podcast

Welcome! "The Comic Section" is a weekly comics and pop culture podcast hosted by Jason, a radio D.J., and Xio, an artist and cosplayer. Their goal is to drop fresh news and hot takes on the Charleston area. Tune in on Mondays for new episodes!

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