No bad deed goes unpunished.

Created for the streaming service Disney+, Echo is the television miniseries based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name.

Luke and Jason check out this spin-off of the series Hawkeye (2021) which is the tenth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and shares continuity with the films of the franchise.

Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) is being pursued by Wilson Fisk's (Vincent D'Onofrio) organization, leading her to return to her hometown in Oklahoma, where she must come to terms with her past, reconnect with her Native American roots, and embrace her family and community.

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Sounds Like Comics Ep 267 - Echo (TV Mini Series 2024)

Produced by Kevin Smith and Powerhouse Animation Studios, Masters of the Universe: Revolution is the second entry of the animated superhero fantasy television series.

Luke and Nathan get into the Netflix sequel to the 1983-1985 series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe by Filmation, which ignores the events of The New Adventures of He-Man (1990).

Following He-Man's return and Teela now assuming the mantle of the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, Skeletor seeks revenge after being corrupted with a technological virus created by his master, Hordak.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 268 - Master of the Universe: Revolution (TV Series 2024)

Based on Ghostbusters by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis and its franchise, Extreme Ghostbusters is the animated television series which serves as a sequel to The Real Ghostbusters (1986 - 1991).

Luke and Nathan revisit this 40-episode 1997 series which initially aired on the syndicated Bohbot Kids Network's "Extreme Block".

Dr. Egon Spengler agrees to help a group of his young students re-form the Ghostbusters under his mentorship.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 269 - Extreme Ghostbusters (TV Series 1997)

Her web connects them all...
 
Directed by S. J. Clarkson, Madame Web is the superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the fourth film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU).
 
Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson), a paramedic in Manhattan, develops the power to see the future... and realises she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women (Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor) bound for powerful destinies... if they can all survive a deadly present.

Thst Film Stew Ep 469 - Madame Web (Review)

The trailer for Deadpool 3 shows us that he might be the one to save the MCU, or maybe it's the Fantastic Four that will save it as the main cast has officially been announced.

The next Jurassic movie has a new director, we have our new Karate Kid, and Nicholas Cage may be returning as a live-action Spider-Man Noir.

X-Men 97 will pick up right where they left off, the Knuckles series looks just like a movie, and Noel Fielding is a Dick.

That Film Stew Ep 470 – Deadpool is... Marvel Jesus? (Film & TV News)

A movie that really destroyed all expectations...

Directed by John R. Leonetti, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation is the martial arts fantasy film based on the Mortal Kombat video game franchise.

Luke and Nathan enter the arena to review this sequel to the original 1995 film which is largely adapted from the 1995 video game Mortal Kombat 3.

Every generation, a portal opens up between the Outerworld and Earth. Emperor Shao-Kahn (Brian Thompson), ruler of the mythical Outerworld, pounces the moment the portal reopens and slips through with his mighty warriors, intent on total domination and uniting the two worlds. However, he has only seven days to complete his task. In the meantime, opposition grows and warriors Sonya Blade (Sandra Hess), Jax (Lynn "Red" Williams), Kitana (Talisa Soto) and Liu Kang (Robin Shou) get ready for war.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 270 - Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (Movie 1997)

Directed by Tim Story, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is the superhero film and sequel to Fantastic Four (2005), which are both based on Marvel's Fantastic Four comic books.

Luke and Jae get their flame on as they return to Fox's Marvel world and get caught up with Marvel's first family.

Reed (Ioan Gruffudd), Susan (Jessica Alba), Johnny (Chris Evans) and Ben (Michael Chiklis) face an intergalactic messenger who has arrived to prepare Earth for its destruction. While the enigmatic being wreaks havoc around the world, the heroic quartet must also contend with the unexpected return of their enemy, Victor Von Doom (Julian McMahon).

Sounds Like Comics Ep 271 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Movie 2007)

Directed by David Carson, Star Trek Generations is the science fiction film serving as the seventh entry in the Star Trek film series.

Luke and Jae celebrate the 30th anniversary of the movie that featured cast members from the 1960s TV series Star Trek and the 1987 sequel series The Next Generation, including William Shatner and Patrick Stewart.

In the 23rd century, the Starship Enterprise is dispatched to the scene of a giant energy field about to engulf two ships. Capt. Kirk (William Shatner) averts calamity, but is exposed to the field and presumed dead. Years later, the Enterprise's new commander, Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart), learns that one of the disaster's survivors, Dr. Soran (Malcolm McDowell), plans to enter the field by destroying a neighboring star. Picard now must collaborate with an unlikely ally in order to stop him.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 272 - Star Trek: Generations (Movie 1994)

Directed and co-produced by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two is the science fiction film that is both the sequel to Dune (2021) and is the second of a two-part adaption of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert.

The mythic journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) continues as he unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

That Film Stew Ep 471 - Dune: Part Two (Review)

It's not an S it means hope (or does it?) - James Gunn reveals the first look at his Superman movie, we'll talk about some things Bill Skarsgard has coming up, And filming for the new Kick-Ass trilogy has begun.

The Harry Potter TV series is on track for a 2026 arrival and Beef is getting a second season.

That Film Stew Ep 472 - "I Want Spoof" (Film & TV News)

Twenty years ago this movie won Best Picture at the 76th Academy Awards.

Directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the epic high fantasy adventure film based on 1955's The Return if the King - the third The Lord of the Rings novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Rob and Jason rewind the 2003 to conclude their review in the final chapter and sequel to 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

Hobbits Frodo and Sam reach Mordor in their quest to destroy the 'one ring', while Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron's evil army at the stone city of Minas Tirith.

Rewind & Review Ep 88 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Directed by Johan Renck and written by Colby Day, Spaceman is the science fiction drama film based on the 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař. 

Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship - Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano).

That Film Stew Ep 473 - Spaceman (Review)

Written and directed by the Wachowskis, Speed Racer is the sports action comedy film based on the manga series of the same name created by Tatsuo Yoshida.

Luke and Jae race back to 2008 to check out this movie set in a world built for speed, which stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam, Benno Fürmann, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rain, and Richard Roundtree.

Born into a family business of race cars, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is one of the track's hot stars. Sitting at the wheel of his Mach 5, he consistently deflates the competition. When Speed turns down an offer from the head of Royalton Industries, he uncovers a secret. Powerful moguls fix the races to boost profits. Hoping to beat the executive, Speed enters the same arduous cross-country race that killed his brother.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 273 - Speed Racer (Movie 2008)

Before you watch the new movie on Prime Video, rewind to 1989 to revisit the original with Jason and Rob.

Directed by Rowdy Herrington, Road House is the action drama film starring Patrick Swayze.

The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton (Patrick Swayze) has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable - busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot-spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay (Kelly Lynch) puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley (Ben Gazzara).

Rewind & Review Ep 89 - Road House (1989)

The Oscars have been and gone, so who were the big winners and overall how was the show?

We've got trailers for Alien: Romulus and The Crow, Scream 7 is set to say "Hello, Sidney" once again, and we may have our new Bond.

The Acolyte brings Jedi galore and a Sith blade to the High Republic era, Michael Myers could soon be stalking the small screen, and we get clarification on where Peacemaker fits in the new DCU.

That Film Stew Ep 475 - "My Eyes See Oppenheimer" (Film & TV News)

Directed by Ethan Coen, Drive-Away Dolls is the comedy road film that Coen co-wrote with his wife Tricia Cooke.
 
Jamie (Margaret Qualley), an uninhibited free spirit who is bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) who desperately needs to loosen up are in search of a fresh start. The two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.

That Film Stew Ep 476 - Drive-Away Dolls (Review)

Directed and produced by Jeff Wadlow, Imaginary is the supernatural horror film co-produced by Jason Blum through his Blumhouse Productions banner and Tower of Babble.

When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. But as Alice’s behaviour becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.

That Film Stew Ep 477 - Imaginary (Review)

Directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is the supernatural comedy film which is both the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and the fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise. 

The Spengler family returns to where it all started - the iconic New York City firehouse - to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

That Film Stew Ep 478 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Review)

Rise together or fall alone...

Directed by Adam Wingard, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the monster film featuring both of the title characters Godzilla and King Kong. It is the sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and is the fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise. It is also the 38th film of the Godzilla franchise and the 13th film in the King Kong franchise.

Dr. Ilene Andrews (Rebecca Hall) and her adopted daughter Jia (Kaylee Hottle) venture into the mysterious Hollow Earth with a small team and uncover the previously untold origins of the Titans and Skull Island. The almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla pit against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – and our own.

That Film Stew Ep 479 – Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Review)

Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim is the science fiction monster film which is regarded as an homage to kaiju, mech, and anime media.

Luke and Nathan return to the not-too-distant past to revisit this movie which is set in the not-too-distant future - the first in the Pacific Rim film franchise.

To fight the Kaiju, mankind developed giant robots called Jaegers, designed to be piloted by two humans locked together in a neural bridge. However, even the Jaegers are not enough to defeat the Kaiju, and humanity is on the verge of defeat. Mankind's last hope now lies with a washed-up ex-pilot (Charlie Hunnam), an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) and an old, obsolete Jaeger.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 275 - Pacific Rim (Movie 2013)

Directed by Doug Liman, Road House is the action film starring Jake Gyllenhaal. It is a remake of the 1989 film of the same name.
 
Ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.

That Film Stew Ep 480 - Road House (Review)

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - we have the first teaser, you all better be ready to welcome Will Smith back as the incorrectly named fourth Bad Boys movie gets a trailer, and raise the alarm bells because the new Silver Surfer is a woman!

What gets you more excited... another sequel to The Matrix or a sequel to Happy Gilmore?

Daredevil: Born Again officially brings back The Punisher, the animated Jurassic World continues, and we ponder how much Ghostbusters stuff could we be getting.

That Film Stew Ep 481 - The Juice is Loose! (Movie & TV News)

Directed by Michael Mohan, Immaculate is the psychological horror film written by Andrew Lobel and co-produced by Sydney Sweeny, who also stars in the film.
 
Cecilia (Sydney Sweeney), an American nun of devout faith, embarks on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.

That Film Stew Ep 482 - Immaculate (Review)

Developed by Rob David, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is the animated superhero television series which reimagines the 1983 series of the same name.

Luke and Nathan power up Netflix to review this three season series, that is based on Mattel's toy line Masters of the Universe, which premiered from 2021 to 2023.

On the planet Eternia, an amnesiac Prince Adam has been separated from his father King Randor during the treachery of his uncle Keldor. Prince Adam later finds a Power Sword that transforms him into He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. With allies new and old and his side, He-Man works to fight the forces of Keldor upon his transformation into the evil Skeletor and his minions.

Sounds Like Comics  Ep 276 - He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (TV Series 2021 - 2023)

Directed by Mark Neveldine, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is the superhero film based on the Marvel Comics antihero Ghost Rider.

Luke and Jae take a ride back to 2001 to review the sequel to the 2007 film Ghost Rider, which sees Nicolas Cage reprising his role as Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider.

Still struggling with the curse of the Ghost Rider - the devil's bounty hunter, Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) meets a priest named Moreau (Idris Elba), who asks Johnny to find a boy named Danny (Fergus Riordan) and bring him back. But there's a catch - Satan (Ciarán Hinds) is looking for the boy too, and has a personal stake in the matter. But if Johnny can find Danny first and save the boy's soul, there's a chance Johnny can save his own soul as well.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 277 - Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (Movie 2011)

Directed by Martin Campbell, GoldenEye is the spy film featuring the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is the seventeenth film in the James Bond series to be produced by Eon Productions and the first to star Pierce Brosnan as 007.

Luke and Jae debrief on this 1995 espionage caper which is the first in the Bond series to not utilise any story elements from the works of novelist Ian Fleming, and was the final film project with the involvement of producer Albert R. Broccoli.

When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan's stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 278 - GoldenEye (Movie 1995)

One small ember can burn down everything...

Directed and co-produced by Dev Patel, Monkey Man is the action thriller film which also stars Dev Patel.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Kid (Dev Patel) is an anonymous young man living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wears a gorilla mask, and is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

That Film Stew Ep 483 - Monkey Man (Review)

Would you like some madness for two? We have the first trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux. It's actually happening - Transformers are crossing over with G.I. Joe, Edgar Wright brings us a remake of The Running Man and he's found his man who will be running, and Shadow the Hedgehog has a voice.

We talk Star Trek time travel shenanigans, Apple TV+ have more spinoff series for their MonsterVerse planned, and remember that show Heroes...? It's coming back!

That Film Stew Ep 484 – Ha Ha Land (Film & TV News)

It is the romantic comedy with zombies...

Directed by Edgar Wright, Shaun of the Dead is the British romantic zombie comedy film which stars Simon Pegg who also co-wrote the film with Wright.

Rob and Jason rewind to 2004 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this cult classic that kicked off Wright and Pegg's Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy.

Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend, Ed (Nick Frost), in a small flat on the outskirts of London. The only unpredictable element in his life is his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield), who wishes desperately for Shaun to grow up and be a man. When the town is inexplicably overrun with zombies, Shaun must rise to the occasion and protect both Liz and his mother (Penelope Wilton).

Rewind & Review Ep 90 - Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Directed by Jonathan Frakes in his feature film debut, Star Trek: First Contact is the science fiction film featuring the cast of the the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Luke and Jae travel back in time to the 21st century (1996) to revisit the the eight movie in the Star Trek franchise - the second Next Generation movie.

The Enterprise and its crew follow a Borg ship through a time warp to prevent the Borg from taking over the Earth in a past era. Stuck in the past, Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) helps a pioneer of space travel (James Cromwell) in his efforts to create the first warp drive while Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Commander Data (Brent Spiner) battle the Borg Queen (Alice Krige) as she tries to take over the Enterprise.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 279 - Star Trek: First Contact (Movie 1996)

Stunt performers - they get blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows, and dropped from the highest of heights.

Directed by David Leitch, The Fall Guy is the action comedy film starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt which is loosely based on the 1980s TV series about stunt performers.

Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), a battered and past-his-prime action choreographer, finds himself working on a film set with Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a famous actor for whom he had doubled long ago. When Tom goes missing and the film, which is being directed by Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), Colt’s ex-girlfriend in her directing debut, is in danger of being shut down, Colt volunteers to find Tom and save Jody’s debut film.

That Film Stew Ep 485 - The Fall Guy (Review)

Written, directed, and edited by Colin and Cameron Cairnes, Late Night With The Devils is the supernatural horror film starring David Dastmalchian.

Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) hosts a syndicated talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However, ratings for the show have plummeted since the tragic death of Jack’s beloved wife (Georgina Haig). Desperate to turn his fortunes around, on October 31st, 1977, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other which includes inviting an allegedly possessed girl (Ingrid Torelli) onto the show. Jack is unaware he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America.

That Film Stew Ep 486 - Late Night with the Devil (Review)

Created by Robert Kirkman for Amazon Prime Video, Invincible is the adult animated superhero television series based on the Image Comics comic book series if the same name that he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.

Luke and Jae dive into the second season of Invincible which was divided up into two parts - premiering in November 2023 and March 2024.

Mark Grayson, 17, is just like every other guy his age - except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man; as Mark developed powers of his own and discovered his father's legacy was not be as heroic as it seems, he finds himself struggling with having allowed his inner fury and hatred to consume him while he was battling a deranged foe.

Sounds Like Comics Ep 280 - Invincible (Season 2)

The new trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine has been released. Actually, there's a bunch of trailers to discuss including, Mufasa: The Lion King, Transformers One, and M. Night Shyamalan's Trap.

Did anyone see 28 Years Later coming? Jeff Bridges is back for Tron: Ares, Naked Gun scored Pamela Anderson, Wednesday gets a new principal in Steve Buscemi, and a Scooby-Doo goes live-action again for the small screen.

That Film Stew Ep 487 - Let's F***king Go! (Film & TV News)

Directed by Zack Snyder, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver is the epic space opera film and direct sequel to Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (2023).

The rebel warriors gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge — and legends are made.

That Film Stew Ep 488 – Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (Review)

Directed by Jeff Wamester, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 2 is the animated superhero film based on DC Comics characters and story. This is the ninth movie in the Tomorrowverse.

The Anti-Monitor (the Monitor’s evil counterpart) is released into the DC Multiverse and begins to destroy the different Earths that compose it. The Monitor attempts to recruit heroes from across the Multiverse to fight back.

That Film Stew Ep 489 - Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two (Review)

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