IPC Podcast Episode 11 Recap (July 19, 2014)

TOPIC: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Season 4

In continuation of the "Clone Wars Arc" on IPC, Ben and Zac broke down what they both considered one of the more consistent and action-packed seasons the series had to offer. Ben's favorite arc of stories in the season was the Umbara arc - which consists of the episodes Darkness on Umbara, The General, Plan of Dissent, and Carnage of Krell. Filled with terrific nighttime battle sequences, classic characters like Rex, ARC Trooper Fives, Jesse, Kix, and Waxer, this arc set the stage for great character development for all the clones. Their new general, Pong Krell, was revealed to be a rogue Jedi looking to ally himself with the separatists, and even pitted brother against brother when he sent the 501st into battle against the 212th, leaving casualties on both sides and resulted in the loss of Clone Trooper Waxer.

Zac's favorite arc involved an all-star "cast" of characters as well, this one being bounty hunters. The episodes Deception, Friends and Enemies, The Box, and Crisis on Naboo set the stage for the best bounty hunters in the galaxy to team up under Count Dooku's leadership to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine himself. Obi-Wan Kenobi feigned his own death and dressed as a sniper to infiltrate and break out of prison, then join Cade Bane, Moralo Eval, and more in the winner-take-all games - known as the box. This arc also included Boba Fett and Bossk starting a prison riot to create a diversion - both of whom we see out of prison in future episodes. This arc was particularly unique due tot he originality of the stories, such as a prison break and a series of simulations to test strength and intelligence, as well as being Cad Bane's final arc in the Clone Wars series.

Ben's favorite episode: Bounty

Zac's favorite episode: Carnage of Krell


Quote of the Night:
"A new power is rising, I've foreseen it. The Jedi are going to lose this was and the Republic will be ripped apart from the inside. In its place is going to rise a new order, and I will rule as part of it!"- Pong Krell, episode Carnage of Krell


NEWS:

Marvel:

~ The Avengers: Age of Ultron has had a series of set photos released by Entertainment Weekly. Along with these photos came a plot detail suggesting (Possible SPOILERS!)
Tony Stark expanded upon his AI suit idea from Iron Man 3 to create Ultron. It was expected he would grow in intelligence in order to protect the world and give the Avengers a "break," when in reality he tries to protect the world by destroying humanity.
As always, this is just a rumor until confirmed or denied by the people at Marvel and Disney.

~ Same name, new faces. In the Marvel comics, it's been recently announced the current Thor is to lose his title as god of thunder, and the title will be taken up by a woman. This hints the title of Thor is, in reality, not a given name but an inherited one to whomever wields the hammer.
In similar fashion, the new Captain America is to be a character we only recently saw in Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Sam Wilson (formerly Falcon). This does not mean either of those titles will be making transitions in the Cinematic Universe anytime soon, it seems doubtful either Chris Hemsworth or Evans will be leaving their roles in the near future.

DC:

~ Arrow and The Flash both receiving casting announcements for their upcoming seasons.

• Devon Aoki has been cast in Arrow as Tatsu Yamashiro (Katana). She previously appeared in Sin City and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
• Karl Yune has been cast in Arrow as Maseo Yamashiro, Katana’s husband. He also appeared in Real Steel, Knight Riderand Forbidden Warrior.
• Peter Stormare has been cast in Arrow as Count Vertigo.
• Brandon Routh has been in Arrow as Ray Palmer (The Atom).
• Robbie Amell has been cast in The Flash as Ronnie Raymond (Firestorm) and will serve as a S.T.A.R. Labs maintenance worker.
• Wentworth Miller has been named in The Flash as Leanord Snart (Captain Cold).

 

 

Announcements:

July 20th to be the 45th Anniversary of the First Moonwalk in Earth's history, performed by Lance Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Sparking imaginations of space travelers for nearly five decades, the Apollo 11 excursion truly was "One small step for man... One giant leap for mankind."

The IPC would like to wish a happy 11th Anniversary to David and Elizabeth Gremillion, two great people and fine examples of proponents of peace among sci-fi and the Internet at large.


#BBQWatch: favorite barbecued foods?

Ben and Zac both agreed it can sometimes depend on the place you go for your BBQ. Some restaurants may specialize in a certain couple of types, while others may have it as a small section of a much larger menu. Therefore, the quality of the BBQ in each place my affect what you choose as your favorite barbecued food. If forced to choose just one, though, Zac decided on Cow (Brisket) and Ben decided on Pig (Pulled Pork) - but DID say that Bacon is only considered BBQ in his mind if eaten with BBQ Sauce.

What is your favorite BBQ food? How is it prepared? Why is it your favorite? Write us on our facebook wall and let us know what you enjoy the most.