IPC Podcast Episode 16 Recap (August 23, 2014)

TOPIC: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

In this action-packed episode of IPC, the guys went back in time a bit to when Captain America: The Winter Soldier was released. Upon seeing it for the first time, Ben noted the brilliance of the tie-ins from a perspective not many have had. Due to having seen Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. before this film, he was able to notice how brilliantly everything flowed together, while still telling a different story in each place. The importance of plotlines staying together were the key to its success, Ben noted. Zac concurred, while noting that the movie could still be enjoyable on its own as well just because of the well-timed flashbacks.

Zac also enjoyed how Hydra's old saying of "Cut off one head, two more shall take its place" proved true in the place the world seemed to be the most secure. Adding that twist allowed for new parts of this Marvel world to be unlocked, without the focus being taken away from other stories coming up in the cinematic universe. For example: Age of Ultron is expected to follow Ultron alone, yet the opening battle sequence could involve the Avengers taking out another pocket of Hydra before taking on the big challenge.

Ben remarked how the climactic scene at the end was his favorite fight (of the many) in the movie, noting the action, original fight moves and use of The Falcon's equipment as his character was officially introduced to the Cinematic Universe.

Zac said he enjoyed the elevator scene with Cap against several Hydra members - noting a fight scene like that was original and somewhat plausible, thus keeping the audience interested no matter where the character goes.

Quote of the Night:

"This isn't the age of spies. This is not even the age of heroes. This is the age of miracles... and there's nothing more horrifying than a miracle." - Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, credits scene of CA:TWS

 

 

NEWS:

 

In other Marvel news, Latino Review released some new set photos, and Evangeline Lilly (Lost and The Hobbit) released a photo of her new haircut for the movie Ant Man.
 

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. keep confirming cast members for what is lining up to be an amazing second season.


Adrianne Palicki (Friday Night Lights) has officially been cast as Bobbi Morse, also known as Mockingbird. Patton Oswalt's character revealed Mockingbird was to appear in a teaser at SDCC, but only recently was Palicki confirmed for the role.


Brian Patrick Wade has also been added to the cast list for Season 2, with the list showing he will be playing a character named Carl "Crusher" Creel, alter ego being Absorbing Man.
Quoted from the article: "With his ability to absorb the properties of anything he touches, Creel will put Coulson and his team through their paces..."
This seems to hint that Crusher will be one of the new villains in the season, but how often either of these characters will appear is still to be determined. Season 2 will debut September 23 on ABC.


In Star Wars news, Rebels has a release date officially announced as well. The series is set to air on Disney Channel October 3, with the premier for sale on DVD and Blu-Ray shortly thereafter. While we still have more than a month to go, the show has been releasing independent clips online to hint at things to come. Please bear in mind that "independent" means these segments will NOT be in the actual episodes, so it's better to catch them now (and probably more fun).

The First segment: The Machine in the Ghost.

The Second segment: Art Attack.

The Third segment (released 8/25/14): Entanglement.


#CumberWatch

Benedict Cumberbatch is looking to expand his acting prowess by taking another voice actor job (following up his role in The Penguins of Madagascar), going from canine to feline voicing Shere Khan in Jungle Book: Origins. A live-action film set to debut in October of 2016, Cumberbatch is also making a smooth transition from the character of Khan (Star Trek Into Darkness) to Shere Khan in this movie. The guys spent some time debating which came first, any ideas?


#BBQWatch

Ben asked a tough question on IPC on Saturday, wondering if BBQ should lean more on the dry side or wet side? In essence, how juicy do you like your BBQ, and how much sauce do you put on it? He noted that certain foods require a certain juiciness over other foods, and that it can be as much preference as it is preparation. When prepared with the intent to be dry, it can be seasoned really well to make up for it.

Zac said he usually has a decent amount of sauce on his BBQ, even if it's just to have something to clean up with using the rolls. He did say that if the food must be dry or without sauce, to try marinating the meat in the sauce itself so the meat absorbs the flavor.

#BBQWatch

What's your preference when it comes to how wet or dry your BBQ is? Write us on facebook with your answer or if you have future BBQ Watch topics for us. We can also be reached at ipc1138@gmail.com


Closing Fortune Cookie: Friendship shows us who we really are.

 

 

IPC Podcast Episode 15 Recap (August 16, 2014)

TOPIC: Recent Star Trek and Robin Williams Tribute

On this episode of IPC, the guys dove into the realm of Star Trek for the first time on the show. Due to J.J. Abrams' name being so commonly used for sci-fi right now, they decided a good place to start would be with Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness.

Ben noted how the creators were able to make a story about the current actors, rather than have as many old Trek actors as possible show up in the film. He commented that he liked the use of Leonard Nimoy in moderation for the sake of bridging the gap yet allowing the new actors to tell the story. In Into Darkness he noted that while Nimoy's presence wasn't quite as necessary, it was still a wise precaution to keep the more tenured fans happy. Ben couldn't stress the importance of a storyline for the new generation, and Zac was in agreement, saying the one complaint he had with X-Men: Days pf Future Past was it seemed more like a family reunion than an action movie.

Zac also made note of how much criticism the two movies received on both ends of the spectrum. Firstly, with the original storyline in 2009 not being well-received due to things like the destruction of Vulcan or the relationship between Spock and Uhura. Yet, when Into Darkness came out, people were not happy with how it seemed to imitate one of the greatest Trek movies of all time - The Wrath of Khan. Zac continued by saying that the fans got a taste of both ends perspectives and options, and they can take it as they wish. He did say, however, that he took each as an enjoyable film with just enough mystery and just enough "different" to keep hardcore fans and newer fans appeased.

Announcements

It was IPC's sad duty on Saturday to announce the death of a great actor, Robin Williams. The guys had a moving segment discussing his prowess, versatility and love of his work. When discussing favorite movies with the people in the chat and on various social media sites, a different movie seemed to come up each time - showing just how much of an impact he left on everybody. From Hook and Mrs. Doubtfire for Zac to Aladdin  and Night at the Museum for Ben, and every Popeye and Mork and Mindy in between, he certainly left a lasting impression - that Ben wisely noted - would still be impacting generations to come.

Robin Williams (1951-2014)

Quote of the Night:

"No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world."- John Keating, Dead Poets Society


BONUS Quote of the Night:

“Dad was, is and always will be one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls I’ve ever known, and while there are few things I know for certain right now, one of them is that not just my world, but the entire world is forever a little darker, less colorful and less full of laughter in his absence. We’ll just have to work twice as hard to fill it back up again.” – Zelda Williams about her father, William



News
 
There were lots of Star Wars: Episode VII leaks during this past week, none of them yet confirmed by LucasFilm, but some included new stormtrooper helmets along with the possibility of a Sith Inquisitor villain and some costume concepts revealed for Han Solo - one of which looks like a coat style we've seen from a captain in another sci-fi series...


Lionsgate has officially announced the production of a Live-Action Power Rangers Movie. Following the recent success of 1990s TV show-turned-movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles it seemed like a logical move. With that generation now falling under that 18-45 genre everyone tries to appeal to, it seems likely tickets and merchandise sales could make a resurgence for the Power Rangers.


Variety recently released an article announcing Jason Momoa to play Aquaman in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. Momoa is best known for his role as Khal Drago in Game of Thrones season one. While the size of his role is not yet known, Aquaman now joins Wonder Woman as a supporting hero to the two primary characters. As a prelude to a Justice League movie, it's possible more characters may make cameo appearances.


It's been reported (but not yet confirmed) that Jenna Louise-Coleman is leaving Doctor Who soon. The Mirror and other UK sources are saying her character, Clara, is set to leave during the Christmas Special concluding Series 8. Due to their Doctor Who World Tour still ongoing and the fact Series 8 doesn't debut until August 23, it seems unlikely the BBC will be discussing these matters until a later date.



#BBQWatch - BBQ Hot Dog Recipe

Ben gave his 2nd recipe of the cast during episode 15, introducing BBQ to Hot Dogs. His descriptions are simply too tantalizing to try and put it in print, but if you enjoy BBQ and/or hot dogs and bratwurst, you should definitely listen to the last segment on the IPC Podcast. Just remember to look for our name in the showreel.

Do you have any BBQ recipes to share with us on the cast? Write us on facebook or e-mail us at ipc1138@gmail.com !

Closing Fortune Cookie: Who my father was matters less than my memory of him.

IPC Podcast Episode 14 Recap (August 9, 2014)

TOPIC: Summer TV and Movies

 

In this transition episode of the Intergalactic Peace Coalition, the guys discussed some of the recent TV shows and movies that have passed over the course of the summer. With Doctor Who debuting on August 23, the fall slate is almost around the corner.

Zac started things off by discussing the summer series that was not renewed for a second season - Crossbones. Set in 16th-17th century New World, an assassin sent to kill Blackbeard ended up joining the infamous pirate because of the democracy he was trying to establish. Zac hoped it would show the true nature of piracy and exploration in the New World, where it turned into a political drama with overdone implied love scenes. He described it as "Game of Thrones in Jamaica, on a National TV station." While perhaps somewhat incorrectly described, he noted that its lowlights outweighed the highlights.

Ben broke down another series where its second season concluded towards the early part of the summer - the CW's Arrow. Following a flamboyant playboy who returns from a shipwreck to right the wrongs in his city, Ben noted how the action was fantastic and there was no end to recurring characters being killed off in dramatic fashion. Calling it a "Lost in reverse," he noted how the flashbacks back to the island gave room for a lot of great story and character development. The third season, he said, sets up for a lot of great villainy with Ra's Al Ghul.

Pressed for time and filled with technical difficulties, the guys were able to discuss one of the summer movies voted upon by the listeners and the fans on Facebook. With the choices of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, X-Men: Days of Future Past and Guardians of the Galaxy fans chose the newly-released Marvel movie starring Chris Pratt (also the star of next year's Jurassic World).

Colin Trevorrow posted on Twitter on August 5 that Jurassic World
has finished filming and is now in post-production.

The guys also noted the importance of treating Guardians like an Action-Comedy that was borderline parody. The only difference it had from parodies, Zac said, was that rather than making jokes about the series (like Spaceballs or Galaxy Quest) they made jokes about each other - which aided in character development. They both noted to be sure to expect fun jokes, exciting action, strong villains, new weapons, and a wide-open door for more to be made. Many are saying the next one is due in 2017.


Quote of the Night:

"To any monarch, king, sultan, Pope, despot, or emperor, you are no more than a means to an end. A means to acquire riches, a means to acquire power. But we are an end to our own selves. And only our own selves. We that stand are abject dogs and bastards, we are killers and malefactors, we are thieves and scum, and we are brothers and sisters. So... if they wish to make us their means, let them come and meet their end!"- Commodore Edward Teach, Crossbones episode 'Blackbeard'


News:

Zach Snyder - director of Man of Steel - recently got into it with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions on twitter. What started with a photoshopped crossover with Henry Cavill, evolved into back-and-forth crossovers to the delight and chagrin of all their followers. All the photos can be viewed here.

DC has moved the release date of Batman vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice to March 25, 2016 to avoid conflicting with Captain America 3, which is due to be released on July 17th, 2015. They also unveiled a whole roster of new film release dates, showing how committed they are to making more DC movies:

Untitled DC Film – 8/05/16
Untitled DC Film – 6/23/17

Untitled DC Film – 11/17/17

Untitled DC Film – 3/23/18

Untitled DC Film – 7/27/18

Untitled DC Film – 4/05/19

Untitled DC Film – 6/14/19

Untitled DC Film – 4/03/20

Untitled DC Film – 6/19/20

 

 

In other DC News, Star Wars: The Clone Wars alum Clancy Brown has been cast as The General in The Flash. Zac noted he would have preferred to see Terra Nova's Stephen Lang cast as an older military type, but it's better to give Clancy his fair shake before dishing out judgment on the choice.

In the Marvel Universe, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. released some big casting news… Revealing Kyle MacLachlan will be playing a large role Season Two. If you want spoilers on who he will play, click the following link. His only previous superhero experience? MacLachlan was the voice of Superman on the 2008 video Justice League: The New Frontier.

With everything so awesome, it was awesome news to hear that The Lego Movie is due for not one, but two sequels in the coming years. One is set for May 25, 2018 and the second one a year later on May 24, 2019.

Old news but still cool, Star Wars Rebels released a clip of the first seven minutes of their first episode. Filled with great music, fun action and dialogue reminiscent of the Original trilogy, this series set between Episode III and IV should prove fun. Rebels is set to debut in October of 2014.


In other Star Wars related news, a distant rumor has arisen that Daisy Ridley has already signed on to be a part of the two movies following Episode VII. Due to the fact that one source heard it from another, and they heard it from one of their sources, we should treat this as just a rumor until confirmed or denied by Disney and/or Lucasfilm.

#BBQWatch: BBQ Accessories

The guys talked about how you could potentially market and accessorize BBQ, just as you would any other fandom. Zac recommended BBQ scented candles while Ben mentioned scratch-n-sniff menus. Someone from the chat also gave us a link to Star Wars themed grill tongs. How would you accessorize your BBQ experience? Write us on Facebook or leave us a comment online! 

Closing Fortune Cookie: "Fail with honor rather than succeed by fraud."

 

 

BREAKING: J.J. Abrams spotted in Anaheim!

Star Wars and Sports collide!

Episode VII director, J.J. Abrams, was spotted at the August 9 baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Boston Red Sox. The game lasted a grand total of 19 innings, with the Angels eventually pulling out the victory, 5-4 . Who he was cheering for seemed to be less important than the fact he was back in the states at all.

While blurry, the features are unmistakably J.J. Which leads fans to wonder what he could be doing back in California, and why was he not in a box suite? The down-to-earth Star Wars director was spotted by Randy A. Mazin from the Facebook group Star Wars Geeks of the world, UNITE!!!
who was also in attendance.

This is obviously not the only integral member of the film to be spotted in the states, as Peter Mayhew was in San Antonio this past weekend and visited with Dave Gremillion of Get Your Geek On. This trend seems to confirm the rumors provided from several sources that the show has been placed on hiatus to give everyone a break. Given the state of the cast like Ford with his hurt leg and Mayhew with his hip replacement, this break may be beneficial for everyone concerned.

It's good to see J.J. getting some time off at one of America's greatest pastimes, without too much speculation floating around that release dates are being pushed back, or that recording has moved from Pinewood back to California.

Anaheim is not just known for their angelic baseball players, however. The next Star Wars Celebration - Celebration Anaheim - is set for April 16-19, 2015, with Abrams expected (but not yet confirmed) to attend there as well.

IPC Podcast Episode 13 Recap (August 2, 2014)

TOPIC: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Season 6

As the six-part discussion on The Clone Wars came to a conclusion, Zac and Ben broke down a shortened season filled with answers leading to Episode III and beyond. From the opening arc about Order 66 to the Finale about the Living Force and survival about the Jedi Order, it gave lots of insight to Star Wars as a whole.

Rather than discuss favorite arcs, the guys broke down each of the thirteen episodes, one-by-one, leading to a cast that lasted over 2 hours and 15 minutes - the longest in IPC's short history.

Zac was saddened to see the loss of Trooper Fives in the Order 66 arc, but recognized with such character development, it called for the loss or death of such character. The sole reason being he simply knew too much at the end. Ben noted how they ended the series at the top of their game - unlike series that lasted too long and faded into non-relevance like The Andy Griffith Show. They acknowledged while they would have loved to see more of Echo (who remains alive), or Darth Maul or Asajj Ventress, it was fitting to see the series begin with Yoda in Ambush and conclude with him in Sacrifice.

Ben's favorite episode: The Unknown

Zac's favorite episode: The Lost One


Quote of the Night:

"No longer certain, that one ever does win a war, I am. For in fighting the battles, the bloodshed, already lost we have. Yet, open to us a path remains, that unknown to the Sith is. Through this path, victory we may yet find. Not victory in the Clone Wars, but victory for all time."- Master Yoda, episode Sacrifice.


News:

SDCC 2014 produced some more interesting insights towards future movies, unfortunately, they are either being kept secret or have been removed from the internet due to copyright infringement. Things like the Age of Ultron trailer and the Batman vs Superman teaser have been well-hidden. Perhaps soon they will be revealed through other channels, but as of now, links are not currently available.

• One tidbit that HAS reached the internet is the first picture of Gal Gadot in her Wonder Woman costume.

• In other news, Benedict Cumberbatch has added Simon Pegg's name back into the mix for Star Wars Episode VII, hinting that Pegg's relationship with director J.J. Abrams could help: "I think J.J. is very good at creating something original out of something known," The voice of Smaug and face of Sherlock told MTV News when asked about a possible involvement in Star Wars, "and I think apart from his continuing use of Simon Pegg - and who can blame him, frankly - it made sense not to do it."

•  During an interview with Channel 1138's own Everything Geek Podcast, Star Wars: The Clone Wars composer Kevin Kiner revealed a soundtrack was in the works. Now also composing music for Star Wars Rebels (set to debut in October), Kiner was quoted saying, "We are just compiling a CD of Clone Wars seasons 1-6."  

• Facebook's official Doctor Who page revealed the first episode of Series 8 is to be titled "Deep Breath." A fitting name for a frantic clan of fans waiting to see what this new Doctor has in store. Series 8 is set to debut 23 August.   

"Deep Breath"

• The Live Action version of The Jungle Book has one of its most important pieces filled - Baloo the bear to be played by Bill Murray. Along with Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johannson and Christopher Walken, this is shaping up to be an all-star cast from director Jon Favreau.

Announcements:

IPC and Channel 1138 are sad to report the founder of Star Wars Geeks of the World, UNITE!!! - Darryl Roberts - passed away suddenly this past week. He helped found the largest group of Star Wars fans on Facebook with over 20,000 members and an outreach of nearly twice that. One with the Force, we rejoice for him but feel saddened for and send our deepest condolences to those he left behind.

#BBQWatch: Advice you would give somebody attending a BBQ Restaurant for the first time.

While extremely rare, there may be a time when someone's attending a BBQ restaurant for the first time in their lives... Will you be prepared if you're the one to introduce it to them?

Ben's best advice was to keep trying even if it doesn't go right the first time. Most of the time someone will find one plate they enjoy most and attach themselves to it - sometimes over the course of a decade or more. However, just like fandoms, like one kind may lead to appreciating another and expanding just how much BBQ you enjoy.

Zac's advice was a little more sarcastic and straightforward: Don't. Be. Vegan.
While in jest, it can be very difficult for vegetarians and vegans to enjoy a time at a BBQ restaurant, so his best advice was not to expect special accommodations, and concurred with Ben to keep trying different kinds until you find what's right for you.

What advice would you give to a first-timer for BBQ? Write us on our facebook page and tell us.