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Episode 4

Julian Meush May 22, 2013

We're back! After a short hiatus Dan and Julian (yes we're still 1 short) break down the last 2 weeks news.​ We chat about the new Arkham Origins trailer, Star Trek, a new Star Wars animated series and of course the Xbox One announcement.

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Show Notes: Episode 4

Movies

Star Trek: Into Darkness impressions

RUMOR: Nolan could direct next Bond after Mendes has said he doesn't want to do another.

The first animated film by Disney with Marvel license is Big Hero 6

Star wars VII will be shot in the UK

​Marvel already has scripts for Ms Marvel and Blade reboot

Possible contract issues coming up for Avengers 2

Avengers Phase 3 news

​Feigie answers twitter questions. reveals return of extremis, SHIELDS activities during IM3 and Hogan in a suit.

No war machine or falcon spin offs planned according to Feigie

Rock would love to play Luke Cage is asked. Tweeted out pic.

​The extra scenes in Iron Man 3 that were put in for the Chinese audience will be released as a short film.

Feigie ,talking to Collider, thinks they have the rights to Electra back. Not 100% sure

Prof X might make an appearance in The Wolverine

Jurassic Park 4 Put On 'Hold'

Enders Game trailer (Harrison Ford)

Next Seth McFarlen film set to release in 2014. A million ways to die in the west

​Will Ferrel and Vince Vaugn teaming up once again: Daddys Home

​Another new Pacific Rim trailer

Comics

Wonder Woman to appear in Smallville Season 11

TV

Star Wars Rebels: New Animated Series from Dave Filoni, Greg Weisman and Simon Kinberg

New Star Trek TV series was a possibility

24 will return to TV, with Kiefer Sutherland  as a 13 episode mini series

CW still working on Wonder Woman show

​End of The Office

Community is back for 5th season

Gaming

EA doing away with online passes. EA’s John Reseburg said that “none of our new EA titles will include that feature.”

Ubisoft Prototyping ZombiU Sequel

Nintendo is going to offer demos for upcoming games at Best Buy during E3

Full Arkham origins trailer

Kevin Conroy appeared at the Dallas Comicon and said hes been working on Origins for some time

Batman is apparently also voiced by Roger Craig Smith

Joker is voiced by Troy Baker

Sony Not Anticipating a Loss With PlayStation 4 Launch

“Greatness awaits” possible campaign slogan for PS4

Gran Turismo 6 coming to PS3 later this year. Will feature expanded connectivity with mobile devices

WOW lost 1.3 mill subscribers. brings it to 8 mill

The Ouya is being sent out to backers

New details on Bungie's latest: Destiny. More info on classes and locations

Topic of the Week

Xbox One!

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