Podcasts about Captain Haddock

rWotD Episode 2925: Snowy (character) Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 7 May 2025, is Snowy (character).Snowy (French: Milou [milu]) is a fictional character in The Adventures of Tintin, the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. Snowy is a white Wire Fox Terrier who is a companion to Tintin, the series' protagonist. Snowy made his debut on 10 January 1929 in the first installment of Tintin in the Land of the Soviets, which was serialised in Le Petit Vingtième until May 1930.Snowy is modeled in part on a Fox Terrier at a café that Hergé used to frequent. Milou, Snowy's original French name, was the nickname of Hergé's first girlfriend.In the first eight Tintin adventures, Snowy regularly addresses his internal monologue to the reader. Hergé diminished Snowy's speaking role after the introduction of Captain Haddock in the ninth story, The Crab with the Golden Claws. As of 1 January 2025, Snowy and other characters appearing in the 1929 The Adventures of Tintin comic strips have entered the public domain in the United States, but not in Hergé's native Belgium, which will be in 2054.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:39 UTC on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Snowy (character) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kimberly.

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review!This episode is setting sail for adventure as we discuss legendary sailors in film and animation, take an inspiring look at True Spirit (2023), and revisit an iconic animated classic with Popeye the Sailor Meets Sinbad the Sailor (1936). So, grab your sea legs and join us on this nautical journey!Top 5 Sailors in Film and AnimationCaptain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean series, 2003–2017)The ultimate swashbuckler, Johnny Depp's eccentric pirate is as cunning as he is chaotic, bringing a mix of humor and adventure to the high seas.Captain Haddock (The Adventures of Tintin, 2011)A hard-drinking but loyal seafarer, Captain Haddock provides comic relief and heroics in equal measure in Spielberg's motion-capture adventure.Captain Bligh (Mutiny on the Bounty, 1935 & 1962)One of cinema's most infamous naval officers, portrayed memorably by Charles Laughton and Trevor Howard, highlighting themes of tyranny and rebellion.The Old Man (The Old Man and the Sea, 1958)Spencer Tracy's masterful performance in this adaptation of Hemingway's classic captures the resilience and solitude of a lifelong fisherman.Moana (Moana, 2016)A bold and determined navigator, Moana defies tradition to restore balance to the ocean, proving that great sailors aren't just grizzled old men with beards!Main Feature: True Spirit (2023)Directed by Sarah Spillane, True Spirit tells the incredible true story of Jessica Watson, played by Teagan Croft, a determined 16-year-old Australian sailor who set out to become the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around the world.Jessica Watson faces treacherous weather, isolation, and self-doubt as she embarks on her 210-day journey at sea. Through perseverance, skill, and an unbreakable spirit, she overcomes the odds, proving that age is no barrier to greatness.At its core, True Spirit is about self-belief, perseverance, and the pursuit of the impossible. It's a perfect film for families, offering not just adventure but valuable life lessons.Popeye the Sailor Meets Sinbad the Sailor (1936)A classic piece of animation history, this Popeye the Sailor short film, directed by Dave Fleischer, showcases Popeye in a legendary battle against Sinbad the Sailor (played by Bluto).Sinbad boasts about being the greatest sailor, but Popeye isn't having any of it. With a mix of humor, action, and spinach-fueled strength, Popeye takes on monstrous creatures and Sinbad's minions in an epic showdown.Set sail with us as we navigate through legendary sailors in film and animation, the real-life journey of Jessica Watson, and the timeless charm of Popeye. Whether you're looking for inspiration, adventure, or some good old-fashioned spinach-powered brawls, there's something in this episode for everyone.

This episode dives deep into "The Adventures of Tintin," exploring its animation style, narrative, and the nostalgic magic it holds for viewers of all ages. The hosts examine the film's connection to contemporary adventure stories, discuss its reception, and offer insights on both its strengths and weaknesses. • Analyzing the animation style and its impact • Exploring the film's narrative structure • Discussing the voice acting and character dynamics • Reflecting on the film's reception and legacy • Comparing Tintin to contemporary adventure narratives • Addressing criticisms and overarching themesIMDb Synopsis: Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.

Have you ever wondered what it is like screenwriting inside the Marvel and Studio machine? Wonder no further, today we have screenwriter and director Joe Cornish. Joe was one of the writer's on Marvel's Ant-Man. The English comedian and filmmaker burst onto the scene in 2011 with his very successful film directorial debut, Attack The Block, starring John Boyega, who played Moses, a low-level crook, teenage gang leader, an orphan looking for respect around the block. The British sci-fi comedy horror film centers on a teenage street gang who have to defend themselves and their block from predatory alien invaders on Guy Fawkes Night.Cornish and his comedy partner, Adam Buxton form the successful duo, Adam & Joe an ironic pop culture sketch show which gained a lot of success in the UK alongside Cornish's long-term work in the UK TV entertainment industry. In 2011 he joined iconic directors, Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg as a writer for the screenplay and story for the 3D animated action-adventure film, The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn --- co-written alongside Edgar Wright and Steven Moffat.Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.This $135 million budget film grossed $374 million at the box office and received a plethora of nominations including Oscars for Best Original Score, a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film, two BAFTA nominations for Best Animated Film and Best Special Visual Effects.Cornish co-wrote the screenplay for the Marvel Comic character, Ant-Man, along with Wright, Adam McKay, and Paul Rudd in 2015.Rudd, starring as Ant-Man is armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Similar to most Marvel Studio movies, the film carried a big budget of $169.3 million and grossed $519.3 million.His latest film, The Kid Who Would Be King (2019), which was written undirected by Cornish, joins a band of kids who embarks on an epic quest to thwart a medieval menace.Joe honestly, was extremely forthcoming and transparent about a lot of things; like what really happened behind the scenes on Ant-Man and what it's like to write inside the Marvel machine, working with filmmaking legends like Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. And we also discuss his craft, how he approaches screenwriting and directing, and much more.Enjoy this conversation with Joe Cornish.

Recorded Dec 01, 2022 Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor. – From IMDB Email Eric or Joe. Time – 54:40 min. / File Size – 39mb Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes

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George Remi, a.k.a. Hergé, created one of the most influential and popular comics of the 20th Century... Tintin is such a favorite of Travis' that he has Captain Haddock tattooed on his leg! But behind the exciting adventures of Tintin, lays a personal story of a struggling artist, German occupation, and a series of not-so-secret affairs. Was Hergé a Nazi mouthpiece as depicted by the Belgian Resistance? Or was he just a whiney oblivious idiot trying to make ends meet.

We are joined by Roy (Podcasting is Forbidden in the Cloud Recesses, Nightmarinara) for an episode in which we meet the man of Captain Haddock, discuss his funny lists of slurs, how he's in love with Tintin, how they do petplay and oh- also he's a BIT of an alcoholic. Haddy needy drinky. Twitter | János | Sarah Listen to our other podcasts: Who Watches the Watch | Pod of Greed | A Song of Babys and Puppys | Never Believe It | Immortal Incantations | Lynchpin | Kvothekiller Chronicles

"In this imaginative novel by Frederick Tuten, the author has dared to reimagine Tintin; the central character from Belgian artist Herge's comic book series, The Adventures of Tintin. In this story, Tintin, world traveler and reporter is once again joined by his fellow adventurers , Captain Haddock and his dog Snowy as they travel to the Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru whre they meet Clavdia Chauchat. Along the way, Tintin has his first adult adventures, falls in love and becomes involved in life's more complex questions."Via Goodreads.

You guys better get ready for a hell of a ride because our guest today brought a great conversation. We have accomplished screenwriter and director Joe Cornish on the show today. The English comedian and filmmaker burst onto the scene in 2011 with his very successful film directorial debut, Attack The Block, starring John Boyega, who played Moses, a low-level crook, teenage gang leader, an orphan looking for respect around the block. The British sci-fi comedy horror film centers on a teenage street gang who have to defend themselves and their block from predatory alien invaders on Guy Fawkes Night. Commercially, the film did not perform as it was acclaimed critically. It is rated at 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, won the Audience Award for Best Film (Midnights) at SXSW 2011, and many other awards from all major film festivals that year.Cornish and his comedy partner, Adam Buxton form the successful duo, Adam & Joe an ironic pop culture sketch show which gained a lot of success in the UK alongside Cornish’s long-term work in the UK TV entertainment industry. In 2011 he joined iconic directors, Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg as a writer for the screenplay and story for the 3D animated action-adventure film, The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn --- co-written alongside Edgar Wright and Steven Moffat.Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.This $135 million budget film grossed $374 million at the box office and received a plethora of nominations including Oscars for Best Original Score, a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film, two BAFTA nominations for Best Animated Film and Best Special Visual Effects.Cornish co-wrote the screenplay for the Marvel Comic character, Ant-Man, along with Wright, Adam McKay, and Paul Rudd in 2015. Rudd, starring as Ant-Man is armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.  Similar to most Marvel Studio movies, the film carried a big budget of $169.3 million and grossed $519.3 million.His latest film, The Kid Who Would Be King (2019), which I highly recommend everybody to watch, joins a band of kids who embarks on an epic quest to thwart a medieval menace.Joe honestly, was extremely forthcoming and transparent about a lot of things; like what happened behind the scenes of Ant-Man and what it's like to write inside the Marvel machine. And we also discuss his craft, how he is as a director, how he likes to approach his writing and many more.Enjoy this conversation with Joe Cornish.

We take you to discover a magnificent stately home located in France's Loire Valley. The Château of Cheverny is listed as a historical monument and it also inspired Tintin creator Hergé for the family home of Captain Haddock. One in three visitors to Cheverny comes for the world of Tintin, an important source of income. The same family has carefully maintained the castle and grounds for more than six centuries, with each generation laying a new stone to the edifice.

In this episode, we load up our rucksacks and make a long-overdue trip to the world of bande dessinées—and one of the most popular comics characters of the 20th century—with a look at Tintin in Tibet by Hergé! When Tintin learns of a plane crash in the Himalayas, a dreamlike vision convinces him that his friend Chang has somehow survived the crash. Joined by his faithful dog Snowy and the irascible Captain Haddock, Tintin travels to Tibet, determined to rescue his friend against impossible odds! Will our intrepid trio survive a brutal blizzard and the fearsome Abominable Snowman and find Chang before it's too late? And will this beloved boy adventurer make it to that remote Himalayan hideaway known as ... The Comics Canon? In This Episode: The Totally Tintin podcast Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin The art of Herge Some of our favorite Captain Haddock expletives The Black Island Touching the Void Tintin in Tibet from the Adventures of Tintin animated series Bastard by Max de Radiguès Join us in two weeks as we explore a pivotal moment for one of Marvel Comics' most popular characters with a look at Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle! Until then: Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook! And as always, thanks for listening!

2011's Adventures of Tintin Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor. This fun animated adventure really feels like a Young Indiana Jones movie.  Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good. 

Tintin was a huge part of our childhoods, and yet we've never gotten around to discussing it on the show. Today, we finally fix that.Tejas, Jishnu and Dinkar discuss the best of the comics, the animated series and the Spielberg movie, and touch on the complicated legacy of the racial stereotypes in the original volumes.Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and contactgeekfruit@gmail.com for any queries.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

We sail the seven seas looking for treasure as we explore Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure. We review Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Zombie Tramp #70, and Vampironica; New Blood #4 in this week's Major Spoilers Podcast! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS Disney plans "live-action" anthropomorphic Robin Hood https://www.cbr.com/live-action-anthropomorphic-robin-hood-disney REVIEWS STEPHEN STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: THE BAD BATCH Director: David Filloni Publisher: Disney+ Release Date: February 21 - March 19, 2020 Rex, Cody, and Clone Force 99, an unorthodox, elite squad also known as the Bad Batch, look to recover the Republic's strategy algorithm from Admiral Trench. But a haunting truth awaits… [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW ZOMBIE TRAMP #70 Writer: Vince Hernandez Artist: Marco Maccagni Publisher: Action Lab - Danger Zone Cover Price: $2.99 Release Date: April 8, 2020 Angel Lynch relives some of her darkest memories—in her teenage years! Her nightmare journey continues as a mysterious spell has cast her into a dimension she is unable to escape from! Meanwhile, her past may literally tear her psyche apart… if her physical form isn't murdered first! [rating:3/5] RODRIGO VAMPIRONICA: NEW BLOOD #4 Writer: Frank Tieri, Michael Moreci Artist: Audrey Mok Publisher: Archie Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 22, 2020 The clock is ticking on Veronica Lodge as she learns the terrible secrets hidden deep in her family's history-and comes to understand that her horrifying past isn't as distant as she'd like. Now, if she wants to keeps her family and friends safe, Veronica will face her most chilling challenge yet. [rating: 3.5/5] ASHLEY STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: GONE WITH A TRACE Director: David Filloni Publisher: Disney+ Release Date: March 20 - April 11, 2020 Ahsoka befriends a pilot but must hide her Jedi past while trying to stop a dangerous droid. [rating: 3/5] DISCUSSION Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure By Herge The classic graphic novel. Tintin and Captain Haddock set sail aboard the Sirius to find the sunken remains of the Unicorn ship and notorious pirate Red Rackham's treasure. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

One of my favorite jokes in Herge’s Tintin comics is a bit in Prisoners of the Sun (1949), where the Thompson twins ask Captain Haddock what’s in a pile of sacks on the dock labeled … https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2020/04/14/liminality-well-theres-a-free-sample/ Prisoners of the SunHaber-Bosch processthe threadmy book projectmanufactured normalcyclodsRobert PeakeAnd the people stayed homeIt’s a beautiful thing

We sail the seven seas looking for treasure as we explore Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure. We review Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Zombie Tramp #70, and Vampironica; New Blood #4 in this week's Major Spoilers Podcast! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS Disney plans "live-action" anthropomorphic Robin Hood https://www.cbr.com/live-action-anthropomorphic-robin-hood-disney REVIEWS STEPHEN STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: THE BAD BATCH Director: David Filloni Publisher: Disney+ Release Date: February 21 - March 19, 2020 Rex, Cody, and Clone Force 99, an unorthodox, elite squad also known as the Bad Batch, look to recover the Republic's strategy algorithm from Admiral Trench. But a haunting truth awaits… [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW ZOMBIE TRAMP #70 Writer: Vince Hernandez Artist: Marco Maccagni Publisher: Action Lab - Danger Zone Cover Price: $2.99 Release Date: April 8, 2020 Angel Lynch relives some of her darkest memories—in her teenage years! Her nightmare journey continues as a mysterious spell has cast her into a dimension she is unable to escape from! Meanwhile, her past may literally tear her psyche apart… if her physical form isn’t murdered first! [rating:3/5] RODRIGO VAMPIRONICA: NEW BLOOD #4 Writer: Frank Tieri, Michael Moreci Artist: Audrey Mok Publisher: Archie Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 22, 2020 The clock is ticking on Veronica Lodge as she learns the terrible secrets hidden deep in her family's history-and comes to understand that her horrifying past isn't as distant as she'd like. Now, if she wants to keeps her family and friends safe, Veronica will face her most chilling challenge yet. [rating: 3.5/5] ASHLEY STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: GONE WITH A TRACE Director: David Filloni Publisher: Disney+ Release Date: March 20 - April 11, 2020 Ahsoka befriends a pilot but must hide her Jedi past while trying to stop a dangerous droid. [rating: 3/5] DISCUSSION Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure By Herge The classic graphic novel. Tintin and Captain Haddock set sail aboard the Sirius to find the sunken remains of the Unicorn ship and notorious pirate Red Rackham's treasure. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

In this FunnyFridays Episode of the the 3amVoice Podcast, 3amGuy talks about 3 topics. He shares how Mt Everest is actually a Volcano, explains why Captain Haddock is in a shock and explores the reasons for an inevitable cockroach apocalypse.

Tintin is about to set off for adventure in Tintin and the Secret of the Unicorn. Plus we review Action Comics #1010, West Coast Avengers #10, and Rodrigo is back at it with the newly released Challenger Pack for Super Smash Bros. KEEP THIS SHOW GOING! Become a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Gemini Man trailer arrives https://youtu.be/AbyJignbSj0 REVIEWS STEPHEN ACTION COMICS #1010 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Steve Epting Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 24, 2019 One by one they fall: A.R.G.U.S.! The D.E.O.! The Kobra Cult! And now, Spyral! Clark Kent and Lois Lane go undercover to find out who is behind all of the attacks on the top-secret and underground organizations of the DC Universe! Is it the rise of a new power in the DCU called Leviathan? Named one of the best comics of the year by Paste magazine! [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW WEST COAST AVENGERS #10 Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Moy R. Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3..99 Release Date: April 17, 2019 THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE BEAUTIFUL CONCLUDES! • HAWKEYE and HAWKEYE lead the fight to save AMERICA CHAVEZ from a cult that believes she's their prophesized chosen one who will lead them into the light — and also into victory — as they attempt a takeover of Los Angeles. • But just as things look darkest, the team is joined by a mysterious and powerful new ally. • Amid flying arrows and punching fists, relationships are both blossoming and being torn apart — what does it all mean for the future of the West Coast Avengers?! [rating:3/5] RODRIGO SMASH BROS. CHALLENGER PACK 1 (VERSION 3.0.0 UPDATE) Writer: Artist: Publisher: Nintendo Price: $5.99 Release Date: April 18, 2019 Joker steals the show when he joins the Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate game as a playable fighter! This speedy fighter from the Persona series wields a knife and a gun to rack up damage. When his Rebellion Gauge is full, Joker summons his Persona, Arsene, to immediately power up his attacks for a limited time. This pack also includes Mementos, a stage that changes colors, depending on which Persona series music track is playing! [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION TINTIN AND THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN by Herge The world's most famous travelling reporter learns the secret of the Unicorn. When Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his friend Captain Haddock. But this isn't just any old model ship ...it's the Unicorn. Built by one of Haddock's ancestors it holds a clue to finding the treasure of a notorious pirate. https://amzn.to/2W1ZnaV CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

Tintin is about to set off for adventure in Tintin and the Secret of the Unicorn. Plus we review Action Comics #1010, West Coast Avengers #10, and Rodrigo is back at it with the newly released Challenger Pack for Super Smash Bros. KEEP THIS SHOW GOING! Become a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Gemini Man trailer arrives https://youtu.be/AbyJignbSj0 REVIEWS STEPHEN ACTION COMICS #1010 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Steve Epting Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 24, 2019 One by one they fall: A.R.G.U.S.! The D.E.O.! The Kobra Cult! And now, Spyral! Clark Kent and Lois Lane go undercover to find out who is behind all of the attacks on the top-secret and underground organizations of the DC Universe! Is it the rise of a new power in the DCU called Leviathan? Named one of the best comics of the year by Paste magazine! [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW WEST COAST AVENGERS #10 Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Moy R. Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3..99 Release Date: April 17, 2019 THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE BEAUTIFUL CONCLUDES! • HAWKEYE and HAWKEYE lead the fight to save AMERICA CHAVEZ from a cult that believes she’s their prophesized chosen one who will lead them into the light — and also into victory — as they attempt a takeover of Los Angeles. • But just as things look darkest, the team is joined by a mysterious and powerful new ally. • Amid flying arrows and punching fists, relationships are both blossoming and being torn apart — what does it all mean for the future of the West Coast Avengers?! [rating:3/5] RODRIGO SMASH BROS. CHALLENGER PACK 1 (VERSION 3.0.0 UPDATE) Writer: Artist: Publisher: Nintendo Price: $5.99 Release Date: April 18, 2019 Joker steals the show when he joins the Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate game as a playable fighter! This speedy fighter from the Persona series wields a knife and a gun to rack up damage. When his Rebellion Gauge is full, Joker summons his Persona, Arsene, to immediately power up his attacks for a limited time. This pack also includes Mementos, a stage that changes colors, depending on which Persona series music track is playing! [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION TINTIN AND THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN by Herge The world's most famous travelling reporter learns the secret of the Unicorn. When Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his friend Captain Haddock. But this isn't just any old model ship ...it's the Unicorn. Built by one of Haddock's ancestors it holds a clue to finding the treasure of a notorious pirate. https://amzn.to/2W1ZnaV CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

Poor Peter will soon be returning his Captain Haddock outfit to his unintelligibly Welsh friend when the boat he’s been working on for the last few weeks turns out to be highly flammable. Irish Tina is back with a recipe for morning sickness and a plan to get herself, and an unsuspecting Tyler, into Amy’s baby’s life. Meanwhile, the show insists that we care about Clayton getting his head kicked in by a bloke covered in pen. Elsewhere, Chesney and Gemma’s pursuit of their hole runs close to infringing the copyright of a Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze movie from the 90s, Dev takes his pet empty cup for a walk around Weatherfield, and Summer is very temporarily in possession of a banana. If you want to send us virtual samples of your writing so we can compare it against Mary’s, please do so in these tried and tested formats. Our email and Skype is thetalkofthestreet@gmail.com, if Twitter and Facebook burns your boat we’re @corriepodcast, and you can find our freshly updated blog over at thetalkofthestreetpodcast.wordpress.com.

This week we hear Day 2 of Parkers' Year 7 school camp diary and discuss how Tin Tin helped Captain Haddock break free from alcoholism. Later, the boys walk us through some paintball horror stories.

When in 2013 Toby Hadoke was challenged to track down and talk to a person involved with every one of the stories from Doctor Who's first 50 years, nobody thought he'd still be going four years later! Here's today's latest free podcast and download...

This week on Geeky Brummie we have the second part of our massive preview of all things geeky in 2017. The team take a look at the video and board games, comics, technology and events set to be big over the next twelve months. The team also take on the pop charts with this week's Top Trumps, and talk about the upcoming sequel to British classic Trainspotting. Originally broadcast on 21/01/2017. ****But wait, there's more! ****On our podcast extras, Guy has a stinky salad and an amazing coat, Ryan and George talk about their alternate identities as food bloggers, Keith gives us a bus travel update, Phil arrives (late) dressed as Captain Haddock, we all try some disgusting sweets, we talk about dogs and their eating habits, Phil tells us all again why having a satsuma as one of the world's most powerful people is wrong in "I'm Phil Ellis and this is why you're wrong", and George and Dave give us their first edition of "Cosplay 101". It's like an expansion pack of geek!

This week on Geeky Brummie we have the second part of our massive preview of all things geeky in 2017. The team take a look at the video and board games, comics, technology and events set to be big over the next twelve months. The team also take on the pop charts with this week's Top Trumps, and talk about the upcoming sequel to British classic Trainspotting. Originally broadcast on 21/01/2017. *But wait, there's more! *On our podcast extras, Guy has a stinky salad and an amazing coat, Ryan and George talk about their alternate identities as food bloggers, Keith gives us a bus travel update, Phil arrives (late) dressed as Captain Haddock, we all try some disgusting sweets, we talk about dogs and their eating habits, Phil tells us all again why having a satsuma as one of the world's most powerful people is wrong in "I'm Phil Ellis and this is why you're wrong", and George and Dave give us their first edition of "Cosplay 101". It's like an expansion pack of geek!

How angry is it possible to be about Tintin, a comic where a boy and his dog solve mysteries and occasionally assert the supremacy of Belgium? Really quite, it turns out. That's right, we're covering the comics of France and Belgium (in rage-spittle). Plus! Learn who's an alcoholic (it's Captain Haddock, and Roger). Which Franco-Belgian comic character has "bad trousers"? What are good names for the Cornish? We'll tell you. You'd better believe we'll tell you.

This week on Totally Tintin, things go South…American! As Tintin and Captain Haddock race off to Peru to rescue Professor Calculus. Ian and Dave are along for the very enjoyable ride as we look at Prisoners of the Sun.

This week on Totally Tintin, Ian and David take a look at The Secret of the Unicorn, in which Hergé finally breaks off all contact with reality and seeks a place for Captain Haddock in Tintin’s world.

For Chinese audiences, "the Adventures of Tintin: the Secret of the Unicorn" is an appeal to nostalgia that doesn't register. Two weeks after hitting Chinese cinemas, the film has so far managed to secure a modest 60 million yuan at the box office; unusually low considering that the film is the product of two giants, director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson. It appears the duo is nonetheless quite enthusiastic about Tintin, with plans for two more sequels. Reportedly, they've already chosen the stories for the following sequels and will take turns to direct them. Spielberg's interest in Tintin dates back to the 1980s when he obtained the copyright to produce film adaptations but failed to do so because he was occupied with the filming of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Jackson, on the other hand, being a long time fan of the comics, agreed to partner with Spielberg and proposed using motion capture techniques to do justice to the original. The strategy proved a success. The adoption of motion capture and 3D technologies presents a perfect representation of the world of Tintin. While 3D technology lends a certain dynamic to the relentless action, the motion capture technique brings the characters to life with amazing authenticity – as the characters speak, the almost unnoticeable movements of their lips match exactly with the words coming out of their mouths. With a wild motorcycle chase across a crowded Arab town and a crazy sword fight using dockside cranes, once again created with the help of motion capture and 3D technologies, the film is able to tell a fascinating story that real life action films would never be able to recreate. The movie took sizeable returns from European cinemas, but hit a stumbling block in China where the comics never commanded a large readership. This is more to do with culture than anything else. Because of the political connotations of Tintin and Chinese children's preference for Japanese comics, few Chinese moviegoers know much about Tintin. So, can the childhood experiences of Chinese people provide a reason for a Tintin night? Not a chance! And even those who did know about it may not have appreciated it simply because the comics told stories alien to the experiences of Chinese people, especially modern Chinese people in particular. So, although the director included three neutral stories in this edition of the Tintin series – a wise choice by the way – the film still fails to strike a chord among Chinese viewers. As a side not of interest, the renowned motion capture actor Andy Serkis plays Captain Haddock. Some say his rendering of the alcoholic and reckless captain outshines the main character. With '20th Century Fox' ready to support his quest for an Oscar award, we'll see how far he can go in his attempt to gain recognition for the skills of motion capture actors. By and large, successful though it may be in the European market, the "Adventures of Tintin: the Secret of the Unicorn" is a technological triumph that falls short in its attempt to attract people from a different culture with different experiences of youth. I remain curious to see how it will be received in America. On a scale from one to ten, I give this one a six.