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News and Notes (10:30)

This week, we spending our entire News and Notes segment discussing the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn and DC Studios' Superman!

Main Topic (36:42)

For our main topic, we review the third film in the Paramount-led live-action adaptation of the popular Sega character: Sonic the Hedgehog 3! Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet.

Aaron’s Arcade (1:12:55)

Chris’ Corner (1:18:12)

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Joining us today is the creative team of the upcoming sci-fi thriller In Bloom through BOOM! Studios.

“43% of the cells within a healthy human body belong to something other than the human host. Microbiomes, invasive bacteria, fungal and viral agents, and something else. Something… more.”

One is the writer of Wonder Woman and Batgirls over at DC Comics, Double Walker at Comixology, and the upcoming 2025 revenge-fantasy Neptune through Dark Horse Comics.

The other is a 2021 Eisner-award winner and the artist of titles like Mindset at Vault Comics–as well as The Infernals and Blue in Green at Image Comics.

It is our pleasure to welcome both John J. Pearson & Michael Conrad onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!

Previous Appearances on the Show By John J. Pearson:

• INTERVIEW: Noah Gardner, Ryan Parrott, & John J. Pearson (Episode 144, Feb. '24)

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"The man who kills a legend becomes the legend.” 🦁⚔️

News and Notes (7:56)

This week, we discuss Chris Evans' role in Avengers: Doomsday, Mike Flanagan's Clayface script gets an official greenlight at DC Studios, and Sony Pictures pulls the plug on Spider-Man Universe spinoffs after Kraven the Hunter...

Main Topic (19:08)

For our main topic, we review the 6th installment in the SSU (Spider-Man Sony Universe): Kraven the Hunter! Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

Aaron’s Arcade (55:13)

Chris’ Corner (57:46)

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Joining us today is the screenwriter of the 2017 Netflix animated film Gnome Alone and the 2023 adaptation of R.L. Stine's Zombie Town for Hulu. He is also the creator slash writer of the all-ages supernatural comic series Armored with artist Ismael Hernández.

It is our pleasure to welcome Michael Schwartz onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!

ARMORED 1/2: WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics

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In this episode, we unveil our Most Anticipated Films of 2025 🍿

From superhero blockbusters like Captain America: Brave New World and Fantastic Four: First Steps, to the thrilling conclusion of Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning and the magical sequel Wicked. Join us as we explore the hottest upcoming film releases, share our predictions, and debate which will dominate the big screen in 2025!

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"Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" ⚔️ 💚 🩷

This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, it's double feature time! We review both Gladiator II and Wicked: Part One!

Gladiator II Review (3:51)
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Wicked: Part One Review (41:28)
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

How ‘Wicked’ Built Immersive Real-Life Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural Digest

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Joining us for a bonus conversation is the superstar singaporean comic book artist who has worked for Blizzard Entertainment, Magic the Gathering, Dynamite Comics, and DC Comics.

She is also the creator of the upcoming manga The Wonderverse Saga, which tells the dark tale of Phynnix, a 'subhuman' born in an oppressive world where 'superhumans' are born with the powers rule over them.

It is our pleasure to welcome Rachta Lin onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!

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This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, we are bringing back a fan-favorite segment: our Comic Creator Fantasy Draft 🏆

For this draft, we are joined by ⅓ of the Kansas City-based comic book podcast First Issue Club and President of your local Muppets fan club: Greg Lickteig! In the other seat is one of the true trailblazers in the comic book podcasting world and the silky smooth voice behind The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show--Badr Milligan is back on the show to assemble his perfect comic creator team!

2023 Comic Creators Fantasy Draft w/ Sal (Comic Pop) & Brad (Comic Book Couples Counseling)

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