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Multiverse News
Josh Brolin for DCU Hal Jordan? Jurassic World Rebirth Details, Plus Ian McKellen Teases a Return as Gandalf

Multiverse News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 50:29


Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. Our favorite Middle Earth wizard may be returning to the big screen. Sir Ian McKellan revealed in an interview with The Big Issue that he has been approached about returning as Gandalf in future Lord of the Rings films, with Andy Serkis' Hunt for Gollum the most immediate movie being made. However, any filming McKellan will do will have to wait until 2025 as the 85-year-old actor is spending the rest of 2024 recovering from a fall he experienced while performing in a stage play. We finally have a title for the Jurassic project that has been the subject of much discussion on this show and it's Jurassic World Rebirth - expected to hit theaters July 2, 2025. Universal Pictures announced the title and release date of this next entry to the franchise along with some stills from the film featuring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, who are starring. Jurassic World Rebirth will take place five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, where moviegoers were treated to the original cast from Jurassic Park reuniting. But now…dinosaurs may not be the apex predators, but hold the key to life itself according to plot details. This comes to us from the rumor mill, but insider Jeff Sneider might have scooped that Josh Brolin will be portraying Hal Jordan in the upcoming Lanterns DCU tv series. The series is said to focus on Green Lantern characters John Stewart, played by Aldis Hodge, and Hal Jordan. The two characters will investigate a murder on Earth with John Stewart playing the newbie to Hal Jordan's experienced Lantern.

Kody and Korbin Have A Podcast
S5 Ep2: X-Men: Days of Future Past | KHAP

Kody and Korbin Have A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 88:29


This week Kody picked "X-Men: Days of Future Past" from 2014 to discuss on KHAP. This 7th movie in the Fox X-Men Franchise, directed by bad human Bryan Singer, combines the cast from the original ground breaking 2000's "X-Men" trilogy and the rebooted prequel versions of the characters from revitalizing favorite 2011's "X-Men: First Class". Listen to this episode to hear why Kody loves this movie so much, why Korbin thinks the billing order is crazy, why Kody we deserved a Fassbender and Mckellan scene, and much more! As of release "X-Men: Days of Future Past" is available to stream on Disney+. Why "Days of Future Past" (0:52) Do You Remember? (4:05) Initial Thoughts (8:38) Trailer Talk (22:36) The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (26:44) Whose line is it anyway? (53:55) Invite, Fight, and Knight (57:21) The Recast (1:05:47) Rating (1:11:02) Post Credit Scene (1:12:51) 6 Degrees of Dave (1:19:19) Weekly Recommendations (1:23:14) Hosts: Korbin Zvokel and Kody Webb https://linktr.ee/khapodcast Check out The World Wide Webb Blog Page: https://khapworldwidewebb.com/ Clip(s) of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvqAfXyDcQo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkYuar2RRtI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFt7oGxRR-A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9GFyZ5LREQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/khapodcast/support

Line Drunk
Family Reunion: Remember How This All Started? (S1E1)

Line Drunk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 26:56


This show is available on Netflix, I could've sworn that Netflix said part 1, but now I am looking and there are 5 seasons, so who knows. The show stars Tia Mowery and Loretta Devine, as well as a great cast. The sitcom is your classic family friendly show about the McKellan family and their move from Seattle to Georgia to be closer to his family. It is a little cheesy, but it is also funny, so be sure to check it out. Red, White, and Blue White Wine Sangria (growingupgabel.com): Ingredients 1 bottle Moscato white wine 1/2 cup Triple Sec Red and blue fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries or red apples Directions Combine wine and Triple Sec in a large pitcher. Remove stems and other non-edible portions from fruit. Add fruit to the pitcher. Allow the sangria to sit or serve immediately. This can be made up to a day in advance. Drinking Game: Drink when... You hear the laugh track Anyone eats Anyone makes a diss at someone You are introduced to a new family member As always, drink responsibly and with friends. Share the podcast with others. Follow/Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform, leave me a five star review. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @Line_Drunk. Check out linedrunk.wordpress.com and for bonus content join the patreon at patreon.com/linedrunk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/linedrunk/support

Gutting the Sacred Cow
Task returns to BLAZE X2 X-men United Episode 87 GTSC podcast

Gutting the Sacred Cow

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 67:24


The man who hated the first X-Men so much he had to return to try and gut the SECOND X-Men movie returns! @UptoTask feels that the world should feel his pain and disappointment why the X-men movie franchise stinks. However, @KevinGootee and @KevinIsrael_NJ remember this one to be a solid installment but the same question remains, does this tale of Wolverine, Magneto, Jean Grey, Professor X, Nightcrawler and Colossus hold up? Hello to our new friends! We love it when you click "subscribe", like us on social media, and most importantly when you tell your friends/family about our podcast. Here is where you can find us on all podcasts platforms: apple iTunes, Spotify, google, spreaker, stitcher, iheartradio, castbox: https://guttingthesacredcow.com/where-to-listen-see-us/ You name it and we're on it! And you can also see our handsome yet smug faces on Youtube as well. Looking to sell your product, advertise your services, or raise brand awareness? You're hearing ads on our episodes, that can be you too! We'd love to help you and we can be reached at guttingthesacredcow@gmail.com Thank you ALL for continually shouting us out on social media, we love when you do that as well as leave us those 5 star rating and 2-3 sentence reviews. Guttingthesacredcow.com is where you find us every day with new blogs EVERY DAY. Also, grab a mug, hat, shirt, hoodie, whatever at the merch shop, also at guttingthesacredcow.com Social media for the gang: @KevinGootee on Twitter, FB, IG. www.kevingootee.com @kevinisrael_NJ on twitter, FB, @Kevin_israel_comedy on IG www.kevinisrael.com @upttotask on twitter and instagram. @UptoTask returns to BLAZE X2 X-men United Episode 87 GTSC podcast

Gutting the Sacred Cow
Task DEMOLISHES X-Men Episode 51 GTSC Podcast

Gutting the Sacred Cow

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 58:14


We seem to be on a real superheroes theme kick as @uptotask couldn't wait to join @GTSCpodcast to try and obliterate one of the early films (X-Men was not the first, Blade was) to kickstart the superhero genre. @KevinIsrael_NJ is an insane Wolverine fan; did he think the entrance matched the hype? And did @KevinGootee think this film was worse than Anna Paquin's "southern" accent? Only one way to tell.. PLEASE subscribe so the minute we release a new episode, you get it immediately. You guys have been awesome with the 5 star ratings and 2-3 sentence reviews. Thank you so much for your continued support and success. If you haven't done so, we'd love if you did us that small favor. EVER day, Monday-Friday on guttingthesacredcow.com we have new articles/think pieces...did I just say think pieces about a silly movie podcast? It's not like we're Time magazine. So come on over and check us out for some A+ toilet reading. And while you're on the hopper, go ahead and grab a shirt, hat, bag, mug, hoodie from our merch store. You can find us on social media at: Twitter, @GTSCpodcast @KevinGootee @KevinIsrael_NJ @UptoTask. We're on FB, IG, and Tumblr (if anyone cares about that platform) Also, www.kevinisrael.com and www.kevingootee.com Yet again, thank YOU for being friends. We truly appreciate all of the kind words, shoutouts, support, etc.

Dayspring Discussions
Dayspring Discussions July 21, 2020: X-Men Turns 20!

Dayspring Discussions

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 26:25


Today on Dayspring Discussions I do something I didn't have to for last week; celebrate X-Men's 20th anniversary! I share my history with X-Men, where I was opening day, and how I feel the film has had an effect on not only the genre, but modern film. Fastball Special coming at ya!

Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac
Jon McKellan - Falling Forward With Dan Le Sac #35

Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 64:56


Episode 35 and we are back with Game Developer and Creative Director at NoCode, Jon Mckellan. We talk about subverting narratives with Observation and Stories Untold, his decision to leave Rockstar North to build something on his own, and how being in a band is a pain in the arse. As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mac on the Mic
Talia Jackson

Mac on the Mic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 19:54


At only 18 years old, Talia Jackson has already become a household name, dominating the entertainment industry in all of its aspects as a singer, songwriter, model, actress, and social media influencer. Starting as a vocalist, Talia toured with Andrea Bocelli for two seasons when she was seven years old before her family decided to settle in LA. She decided to pursue acting after doing modeling and commercial gigs, which then transitioned over to movies and television shows along with her brother, Armani. Since then, Talia has shined as the star of Netflix's award-winning series Family Reunion, which showcases the McKellan family as they move from Seattle to Georgia to be closer with their extended family and the chaos that ensues. Since being in quarantine, Talia has spent time focusing on her thriving R&B music career, releasing songs 5FIVE and Complicated which both showcase her wide range of stunning vocals and melodic melodies. Talia is set to release more songs in the coming weeks which will be available on all streaming platforms. I talked to Talia about her favorite moments on the show, her favorite musical influences, and much more: Check out our interview on the Odyssey: www.theodysseyonline.com/taliajackson Follow Talia on Instagram Talia's Spotify

Checkpoints
Rebroadcast - Episode 89 - Jon McKellan

Checkpoints

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 94:42


My guest today is Jon McKellan, one of the founders of NoCode studios, creators of Stories Untold and Super Arc Light. Previous to setting up his own studio, Jon spent many years in a band, before getting working in AAA game development on games like Alien Isolation and the now infamous APB. We talk about his work at these studios, including being there when Realtime Worlds folded, and the human as well as financial impact this can have. We also hit on the job of a lifetime working on the Alien franchise, and why he ended up leaving a job at Rockstar Games to form his own studio. We talk about early loves on the Amiga and Atari 2600, why Dead Rising doesn't get the credit it deserves, the demands of being a mayor in Star Wars Galaxies, the muscle memory of Wipeout, why all open world games should let you turn off the collectibles and the heart breaking truth behind Super Mario Kart path finding. " I admire its purity. A survivor... unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality." PATREON - patreon.com/checkpoints iTunes HERE - SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW Games discussed: Super Arc Light, Alien Isolation, Dead Rising, Half Life 2, Doom, Wipeout, Inside, Horizon Zero Dawn, Star Wars Galaxies, Stories Untold, Alien Isolation, APB, Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario Kart, Bloodborne, Crackdown, Trials HD, Bioshock

Let's Talk Entertainment!
S1E15: Family Reunion Review

Let's Talk Entertainment!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 11:36


Ree Ree shares her thoughts on the Netflix series Family Reunion. It stars Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Anthony Alabi. Per IMDb, the McKellan family moves from Seattle to Georgia to be closer to extended family, the transition is like being a catfish out of water. Don't miss out on Ree Ree's great review!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=letstalkent2%40gmail.com&item_name=To+be+able+to+continue+to+bring+the+podcast+audience+great+commentary+and+reviews+for+your+entertainment.¤cy_code=USD&amount=20&source=url)

Level Design Podcast
LD012 - Aliens and more with Jon McKellan

Level Design Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 36:55


Join Mark Drew and Jonathon Wilson as they discuss the worlds of Alien Isolation, Stories Untold and Observation with special guest Jon McKellan from NoCode!

The Front Row Network
GUILTY PLEASURES / FULL DISCLOSURE - Cats

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 84:13


It's a rare thing for #GuiltyPleasures to do a new release. But every so often, a movie comes along that changes the equation. Therefore, we give you the hybrid with #FullDisclosure talking all things #Cats. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5697572/ FEATURING: Lou Hare, Erin McCabe & Tiffany Topol ___________________________________________   CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! www.frnpod.com  FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network FIND US ON FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ FIND US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FrontRowReviewz FIND US ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/thefrontrownetwork/ __________________________________________ Please enjoy this episode of GUILTY PLEASURES and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

Horror Business
HORROR BUSINESS Episode 67: THE KEEP & APT PUPIL w/Ryan Sawyer

Horror Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 109:28


Greetings, and welcome back to Horror Business. We have one awesome episode in store for you! In this episode we’re talking about 1983’s The Keep and 1996’s Apt Pupil. And, as an added bonus, we’re joined by long time friend of the show Ryan Sawyer! We apologize for some of the audio issues including Ryan’s recent horror activities, which was unfortunately cut off. First and foremost we want to give a shoutout to our sponsors over at Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations, the premiere screen-printing company of the Lehigh Valley. Chris Reject and his merry band of miscreants are ready to work with you to bring to life your vision of a t-shirt for your business, band, project, or whatever else it is you need represented by a shirt, sweater, pin, or coozy. Head on over to www.xlvacx.com to check them out. Also, thank you to our Patreon subscribers. Your support means the world to us and we are eternally grateful for that support. Thanks! We start by briefly discussing what we’ve done lately involving horror. Liam talks about the final Exhumed Films event at the Lightbox Film Center and seeing Joker and Doctor Sleep, and Justin talks about seeing the films Sweetheart, Velvet Buzzsaw, Antrum, Wounds, Harpoon, Hush, and Happy Death Day 2U. We begin by talking about The Keep. We each discuss how we first became aware of the film (Ryan being introduced by a friend, Liam through cable TV, and Justin through the work of F. Paul Wilson). We discuss the troubled production of the film and how Michael Mann was somewhat handcuffed by Paramount’s meddling. We briefly touch upon Wilson’s view of the film and how it’s softened over time. We examine the various shortcomings of the film: oftentimes it feels incomplete, rushed, and half formed. We briefly talk about the film’s divergence from the source material and how that takes away from the heart of the story (moral dilemma, a lack of stakes, muddled mythology, etc). We talk about the surreal and fascinating imagery of the film and how the almost makes up for the confusing narrative. We briefly talk about the larger interconnected mythos of F. Paul Wilson’s fiction (the Adversary Cycle and the Repairman Jack saga). Next up is Apt Pupil. We begin by giving a brief summary of the film. We talk about the problematic nature of Brian Singer and how his films are often viewed through the lens of his crimes. We touch upon the homoerotic subtext of the film and the idea of “the male gaze” being cast upon Brad Renfro. We briefly talk about how the film is reminiscent of the film In A Glass Cage and how the film treats the concept of Nazi war crimes with something like velvet gloves. We talk about how the film weakly attempts to frame the death drive of Nazism in through sexual tension between Renfro and McKellan via BDSM, and we again discuss the problematic nature of Brian Singer making a film about an older man engaging in quasi-BDSM with a teenager. Ryan brings up the concept about how both films revolve around the idea of something being suppressed and that something being released to wreak havoc on the world in some way. We touch upon the questionable view of Nazism as a corrupting ideology as opposed to an ideology that attracts corrupt people and allows them to act out their evil desires. We briefly discuss what we actually enjoyed about the film but this turns into how the film hasn’t really aged all that well. First, and foremost, a huge thanks to Ryan for being rad enough to come and talk to use about these films. Also thank you to everyone and anyone who donated on Patreon, checked this episode out, or shared a tweet/shared a post on FB/gave us love by recommending us to someone. We love you forever for listening. Any questions, comments, suggestions for movies and guests, or if you yourself want to join us for a movie viewing or even an episode, can be sent to thehorrorbiz@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks always to Justin Miller, Jacob Roberts,

VideoFuzzy
Ep. 58: Trips to the Past

VideoFuzzy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 48:00


Hi! My name is Terry J. Aman and this installment marks my 58th episode of "VideoFuzzy," my twice-monthly progress report on cataloging more than 2,800 VHS transfers and digital recordings. In this installment, titled "Trips to the Past," I wax nostalgic as music playing at the City Brew takes me back. For my Friday Night Feature, I take a long, hard look at a second-season episode of "Primeval." In Cross Connections, I track "Studio Six Feet Under" connections for "Primeval," including its ties with "The Crown." I track connections from Jessalyn Gilsig from "Nip/Tuck" to "Glee" and "Heroes." Also, Donal Logue from the second season premiere of "Life" takes me to the IMDb credit of friend of the podcast Heather Welliver. In my Classic VHS-to-DVD Collection, I talk about the fifth season premiere of "The Office," Homer gets a PC in a 12th season episode of "The Simpsons," a fifth season episode of "Boston Legal," second season episode of "Mad Men" and the second season premiere of "Chuck." In my direct-to-DVD Current Collection, comments on community access cable presentations including the visit by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg to Standing Rock Reservation south of Bismarck, a short history of the rail bridge crossing the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan, and Sean Gaskell playing the West African kota. Also, a profile called "Shadowcatcher" on Bismarck photographer Shane Balkowitsch by University of Mary student filmmaker Phillip Litton. Also, comments on "Superstore" and "The Good Place." In VideoFuzzy at the Movies, comments on the FX presentation of "The Kingsman: The Golden Circle" and the TNT presentation of "The Imitation Game" starring Benedict Cumberbatch as cryptanalyst Alan Turing. And in What I've Been Watching, a spoiler-y commentary on McKellan and Mirren in recent release "The Good Liar." Enjoy!

Mike, Mike, and Oscar
Debuting Our 5 GOLDEN QUESTIONS Segment As Netflix's Reality Check Comes Due - ORC 10/23/19

Mike, Mike, and Oscar

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 71:18


We break down the final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker, ask 5 Golden Questions about some November Oscar contenders, review Monos & The Laundromat, plus stories about Ford V Ferrari, Rocketman, Waves, Netflix, and of course, Scorsese & Marvel. WHAT IS THIS EPISODE? - 2:00 OSCAR TRAILER REVIEW: Star Wars Episode IX Trailer #2 - 2:32 DEBUT OF 5 GOLDEN QUESTIONS explanation - 8:38 Question #1: Cynthia Erivo - 9:41 Question #2: Best Director - 11:46 Question #3: HoneyBoy - 15:13 Question #4: McKellan, Eddie, + Ferrari Boys - 16:45 Question #5: Jojo Rabbit - 18:48 CONTENDER NEWS: Ford vs Ferrari’s Dueling Leading Men - 21:37 Marvel vs Movie is Still a Thing - 25:23 World Soundtrack Awards Happened - 31:53 Waves Debut is Delicious - 33:45 Rocketman Pulling Out The Campaign Stops - 36:51 Marriage Story Playing Paris Theater NYC via Netflix - 40:05 Lina Wertmuller Getting Governor’s Oscar - 41:31 FILM FESTIVAL NEWS: The Two Popes Does Well - 43:18 (And What That Means for it and Other Contenders) News Tidbits - 48:52 MAKE THE CASE: The Laundromat - 50:20 Monos - 53:21 INDUSTRY NEWS: Oscar Screeners Are Later Than Ever - 56:26 Netflix May Have Serious Issues - 58:54 Your Homework/PLEASE LEAVE US 5*’S - 1:08:10 What’s Next From MMO/Words of Wisdom - 1:09:25 Just one Oscar Trailer in this checkpoint, but it’s a big one. We recap the recent Oscar success of the Star Wars saga and break down the final trailer for the final chapter of the Skywalker’s. Will Rey go to the dark side? Or will plot be secondary to our happiness of seeing all our friends together one last time? Then we’re excited to debut a new segment. We melded our MMO Weekly DYC theatrical release preview section with our Top 5 Burning Question shows to come up with 5 Golden Questions. Here, we wonder about the upcoming Oscar contending theatrical releases like Jojo Rabbit, Harriet, Honey Boy, The Good Liar, Waves, etc. It’s so much fun to speculate, and we do want to know your thoughts. So hit us up on social media with your theories. To continue this episode, we analyze all kinds of awards season news. Christian Bale AND Matt Damon will be campaigned as leads. The old hollywood cadre of directors have come to Scorsese’s back about Marvel. The World Soundtrack Awards may give us hints to who’s gaining momentum in this year’s Original Score category. Screenings for Waves, Rocketman, and Marriage Story all get increased buzz. The Two Popes, Just Mercy, Shindisi, and Uncut Gems also made gains at the “regional” film festivals. Oscar Screeners are circulating later than usual this year, and we try to wrap our heads around the Netflix debt sheet heading into the upcoming streaming wars. All of that, plus we review The Laundromat & Monos. Another week, and it’s another loaded Oscar Race Checkpoint from MMO. If you’re enjoying our show, please take a few seconds to leave us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Just click on our show’s icon, scroll down a few moments, and click that 5th star in your iTunes. We greatly appreciate your support. Otherwise, please do send us your takes on anything we covered here. We’re @MMandOscar on Twitter, and we are on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and Gmail. You can subscribe / rate / review / like / share / & listen to us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Spotify, and just about wherever you listen to podcasts. When reality sucks, keep watching movies with us. We’re Mike, Mike, & Oscar!

Nerd GOAT Podcast
Episode 116 - X-Men: First Class Screenwriter Ashley Edward Miller GOATS Magneto

Nerd GOAT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 93:05


Ron and Ed talk to blockbuster screenwriter Ashley Edward Miller about his Nerd GOAT: Magneto! Go EEEEVIL with a man who created the definitive version of his GOAT. Ashley is an incredibly successful screenwriter whose credits include THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, and the upcoming reboot of RED SONJA. Follow @ashmasterzero on Twitter for peeks into the mind of a great and powerful writer! And tell 'im Nerd GOAT sent you. — QUOTES: “I thought ‘Okay, cool, I’ll write short stories.’ And then I was informed that the bottom fell out of the short story market in like 1892.” “This conception from the get-go that Stan Lee saw it as a civil rights thing is not true!” “Trauma is a time machine.” “They needed a draft they could shoot within a certain amount of time to get the green light. That certain amount of time was they needed it in ten days.” “His definition of what makes him a good guy, or what makes him a hero, and the world’s definition of that are two incompatible things.” “Plastic Man, Reed Richards and Elongated Man would all have to team up.” “The weirdest Human Centipede ever.” — SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! Amazing exclusive content and original art! SIGN UP FOR TOOTHBRUSHME.COM! Clean mouth. Clean planet. Dirt cheap. A lifetime-guaranteed handle and biodegradable toothbrush heads delivered direct to your door, for the same price you'd pay at a grocery store! JOIN OUR REVIEW CONTEST! Our favorite reviews on Apple Podcasts get access to select Patreon content! Listen to the episode for details. See Ed every Monday and Tuesday on the Screen Junkies Universe livestream! Catch Ron on Jack of All Nerds! Subscribe, rate and review Nerd GOAT on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

AfterBuzz TV After Shows
"Remember That Crazy Road Trip?" Season 1 Episode 6 'Family Reunion' Review

AfterBuzz TV After Shows

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 19:46


Hosts Alexis Brown, Chae’ Jones and Zakiyyah Wilbert talk “Remember That Crazy Road Trip”. We finally learn about the families road trip from Seattle was definitely not normal. From polygamists, voodoo priests, and violent raccoons the McKellan’s have a road trip to remember. Check our Special Segment and Predictions! Join up with your extended family in Seattle! We're talking all about the movie with Netflix's Family Reunion! What could go wrong when moving back to where your relatives are? Join us each week for plot discussion, the lessons, and the hijinx of this comedic tv series! On the FAMILY REUNION AFTER SHOW PODCAST, we've got all the discussion you could need! Be sure to subscribe and comment to stay up to date! About Family Reunion: A family struggles to make the transition from life in Seattle to Georgia, where the extended family lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Reviews Without Remorse
Episode 119 - X-Men (2000)

Reviews Without Remorse

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 60:26


Also... No also! Joe is out this week and news is light, so review only...

Batman Vs The World
#16 Batman Vs Gandalf the White

Batman Vs The World

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 46:30


Batman Vs The World episode 16.This week, Alex and Dante see if the Caped Crusader could take on Gandalf in his most powerful form! Plus, Rory is not happy with our ruling on King Kong, so we respond to his complaints! Could the Dark Knight immobilize an ancient wizard with blinding white robes? Or course. Not happy with the result? Did we get something wrong? Feel free to vent your frustrations by following us on twitter and Instagram. Don't forget to forward your suggestions for future battles.Twitter: @Batmanvsworld Instagram: @BatmanvsworldWe are also a part of PAVE Media. Visit pavemedia.net for more from Dante and Alex, and for other great shows.

Movies with Ron
Ep. 120 - The Keep

Movies with Ron

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 89:11


It's splooge against splooge this week as Ron digs up 1983's favorite WWII fairy tale: The Keep. Human sacrifice, Jews and Nazis living together... mass hysteria! Have fun. *MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD*

Everyone is a Critic Movie Review Podcast

Coming Attractions/News: Nothing New MoviesSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his reality and crosses paths with his counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat to all reality. The Mule - A 90-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran is caught transporting $3 million worth of cocaine through Michigan for a Mexican drug cartel. Mortal Engines - In a post-apocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London and try to stop a conspiracy. Undisputed Classic Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring. Recast It: Lord of the RIngs: Return of the King 1988 Rain Man - Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Two con men try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000 first. Torch Song Trilogy - Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein re-creates his role as the unsinkable Arnold Beckoff in this film adaptation of the smash Broadway play TORCH SONG TRILOGY. I'm Gonna Git You Sucka - In this parody of blaxploitation movies, a black hero wannabe reunites former black heroes from the 70s to help him get revenge on Mr. Big. The Courier - When a courier at the D-Day Courier Service mistakenly finds a pile of money in his regular delivery, he does some digging only to discover that the messenger company is a front for a drug ring. A reformed drug user himself, he sets out to crack the lethal ring. Next Week: Mary Poppins 2, Aquaman, Bumble Bee, Second Act, Welcome to Marwen. Undisputed Classic - Mary Poppins Recast IT: Sequels better than the original

SCRATCH the SURFACE with EJ Scott
180: Joanne Whalley - actress Marvels Daredevil, Willow, The Borgias, Wolf Hall, Gossip Girl, The Man Who Knew Too Little, The Singing Detective

SCRATCH the SURFACE with EJ Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 112:29


Joanne Whalley sat with me to do her very first podcast ever! We talk about acting as a child, her parents divorce, meeting her husband Val Kilmer on the set of Willow, getting divorced several years later, their relationship today, having two children, finding new passions and hobbies, working with Bill Murray and being "kidnapped" by him, working with Anthony Hopkins, Mark Rylance, Sean Connery, Sir Ian McKellan, George C Scott, Jamie Lee Curtis, playing Scarlett O'Hara in the Gone With the Wind sequel, religion, being in a punk band early on, recording at Abbey Road Studios, growing up in Manchester, England, playing Sister Maggie in season 3 of Daredevil and much more!!! Please Listen! Please Share! Please Enjoy! Twitter @ejscott @EJPodcast Instagram @ejscott1106 My website www.ejscott.com Choroideremia Research Foundation www.curechm.org RUNNING BLIND documentary available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon

The Front Row Network
Beyond The Mouse - Beauty and the Beast

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2017 98:37


The 6th Episode of "Beyond The Mouse" features Craig and Anna McFarland taking the show on the road... err to Sea! They give us two reports live from their vacation aboard the Disney Dream Cruise Ship and give us all the details of the fun activities. In the second half of the episode, they are joined by Jeremy as they discuss the Full Disclosure of Disney's latest live-action mega-hit "Beauty and the Beast". IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2771200/ __________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! www.thefrontrowmoviereviews.com   If you haven't subscribed to us on iTunes yet, please do! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-front-row-movie-reviews/id1005302379   We are also now on Instagram! Just search for "The Front Row Movie Reviews" - https://instagram.com/thefrontrowmoviereviews/   Also find us on Facebook and Like us there as well! You know, if you actually do.... - https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Front-Row-Movie-Reviews/267899814323   And of course follow us on Twitter to get the latest news on the Front Row! - https://twitter.com/FrontRowReviewz   Please enjoy this episode of BEYOND THE MOUSE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

4 Color Flashback: The Superhero Re-watch
X-Men 2 or X2 X-Men United The Post Watch Part 2(of 3)!

4 Color Flashback: The Superhero Re-watch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2017 34:03


Welcome back to the show! This week: John, Cainim and Karen along with special guest Ben continue their discussion of X-Men II X-Men United! Professor X, Magneto, Cyclops! Jean Gray! Nightcrawler, Pyro, Rogue, Wolverine, Logan, Mystique, Storm, Stryker! and many many more played by: Stewart! McKellan!, Jackman! Berry! Romijn! Cummings! Paquin! Marsden! Cox! And some others! But not in that order! Next week Feb 7th X2 The Post Watch Part3 Feb 9th Tank Girl Trivia February 14th or so Tank Girl Pre Watch February 16th or so Tank Post Watch Part 1 February 21st Tank Girl Post Watch Part 2 February 23rd HULK Trivia! February 28th HULK The Pre watch March 1st HULK The Post Watch Part 1

The League of Ridiculous Conversations Podcast
The Bad, The Worse, and The Suicide Squad

The League of Ridiculous Conversations Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 92:23


Strap in cause this week we're going the distance! We hope you've heard the previous clips we've released this week, because we pick up where they leave off and talk about Leland's love and concern's with Anthony's recent Instagram activity.  We also promise not to talk about food again. Siri's topic for this week: The worst comic book movie And then we talk about food... CHECK US OUT ON / / SUBSCRIBE ON / /

Superheroes, Movies & Superhero Movies: A Cinema Heroes Podcast
E060 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring [2001]

Superheroes, Movies & Superhero Movies: A Cinema Heroes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 76:11


In 2001, Peter Jackson brought to life the first chapter of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. Now, fifteen years later, the guys discuss what works and what doesn't, if anything. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

The Tolkien Road
0074 - Concerning Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring

The Tolkien Road

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2016 60:30


Concerning Peter Jackson's cinematic version of Fellowship of the Ring, from what we loved to what we loathed... On this episode, Greta and I are fresh off of reading “Fellowship of the Ring” and so we thought it would be fun to go back and watch Peter Jackson’s 2001 film adaptation of the book, and then share our thoughts on it with you guys. For more on this episode or The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com.

Saturday Review
Mr Holmes, The Household Spirit, Fighting History, The Brink, The Mother... With the Hat

Saturday Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2015 41:51


Ian McKellan takes on the legendary role of Detective Sherlock Holmes in Mr Holmes, alongside a stellar cast including Laura Linney, Frances de La Tour and Roger Allam. A cantankerous 93 year old who has retired to the Sussex countryside with only his housekeeper and her ten year old son for company, Holmes becomes obsessed with his last unsolved case. How will McKellan's elderly Holmes appeal to cinema audiences so familiar with one of British literature's most iconic characters? The Mother...With The Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis opens at London's National Theatre and tells the story of Jackie, out of jail and staying clean thanks to his sponsor. He might even have found a job. And of course there's Veronica, who he's loved since 8th grade. Nothing could come between them - except a hat. The Mother...With The Hat received six Tony nominations on Broadway - how will it appeal to British audiences? The Household Spirit is the follow up novel from American writer Todd Wodicka. Like his debut "All Shall be Well; And All Shall Be Well:And All Manner Things Shall Be Well," this book uses dark humour to provide insight into the human condition. Another dark comedy in a new HBO tv series "The Brink," that focuses on a geopolitical crisis and its effect on three disparate and desperate men: Walter Larson (Tim Robbins), the U.S. Secretary of State; Alex Talbott (Jack Black), a Foreign Service officer stationed in Islamabad; and Zeke "Z-Pak" Tilson (Pablo Schreiber), a Navy fighter pilot with a side business dealing prescription drugs. And Fighting History at Tate Britain in London explores 250 years of British history painting including work by artists as various as Winifred Knights and Stanley Spencer, and Rita Donagh and Jeremey Deller. Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Tiffany Jenkins, Kevin Jackson and Jamila Gavin. The producer is Hilary Dunn.

The Collective Podcast
Ep. 103 - Jon McKellan

The Collective Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2015 100:44


BAFTA-winning game designer and UI artist for Alien: Isolation Jon McKellan joins us this week to discuss his process for treading the work/life balance, the fleeting nature of life, and his adventures as a teacher. Jon also shares a ton of excellent insight to his contributions to Alien: Isolation, including the differences in building UI vs UX, challenges he faced along the way, and his persistence to overcome them. GUEST LINKS: Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/allornothing_jm Alien: Isolation: http://www.alienisolation.com/ Creative Assembly: http://www.creative-assembly.com/ ------------------------------ Subscribe on iTunes: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/rss Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ------------------------------ SHOW NOTES: Ken Levine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Levine_%28game_developer%29 Albert Omoss' Entangle: https://vimeo.com/125301949 ToDoIst: https://en.todoist.com/ Pareto principle (80/20 law): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle Black Mirror: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/black-mirror/ Lost: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411008/ J.J. Abrams' Mystery Box: http://www.ted.com/talks/j_j_abrams_mystery_box?language=en The Void: http://thevoid.com/ “It's not the amount of money you could make from a project, it's the time you're going to spend on it, and how productive the use of that time is for you personally – what you're going to get from that when you think about that in the context of your entire life. What's it going to mean to you?” -Jon McKellan The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

The Sound Architect
Sam Hughes and Becky Hirst chat Alien: Isolation with Al Hope, Gary Napper and Jon McKellan

The Sound Architect

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2014 19:58


Sam Hughes, from The Sound Architect, and Becky Hirst (Dark Cleo), from Dark Cleo Productions, had the unique opportunity to pick the brains of three developers on the highly anticipated survival horror title, Alien: Isolation. Al Hope, Creative Lead, Jon McKellan, Lead UI Art/Design and Gary Napper, Lead Designer. They discuss the importance of audio, the influence of the original film, and how it was reuniting the original cast with the project. Enjoy! The Sound Architect

SCRATCH the SURFACE with EJ Scott
050: Gregg Fienberg - executive producer of Deadwood and True Blood

SCRATCH the SURFACE with EJ Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2014 71:18


Gregg Fienberg has been with True Blood since episode one until the very end. But you probably never saw his face. He is the executive producer. He worked with Alan Ball and took care of most of the logistics of putting a show on television. He is also a director and directed episode 4 of season 7. We talk about his early career working with U@, Madonna and Michael Jackson, And the story of Michael Jackson leaving the country to go to Germany when he was suppose to shoot a music video with David Fincher, we talk about working with David Lynch on Twin Peaks, David Milch on Deadwood and John from Cincinnati, Ian McKellan on Gods and Monsters, we talk about his first marriage which produced two kids and his latest marriage to a long time girlfriend, we talk the ins and outs of producing True Blood, what hes like as a director, what he was like as a kid, his parents who have been married for 60 years, he also brings over his little dog Sprinkles (who wasnt feeling well) during our podcast, plus so much more!! Please Listen, Please Share, Please Enjoy!!   Twitter @ejscoot @EJPodcast Instagram @ejscott1106 My Website www.ejscott.com The Choroideremia Research Foundation www.curechm.org

Midnight with Robert Shaw Podcast
MWRS PODCAST: X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST REVIEW

Midnight with Robert Shaw Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2014 35:22


Today Richard and Kyle review X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. Spoilers ahead! Follow us @DrunkRobertShaw@MonroeMonster28 @socal_scully Like us on facebook

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast
TDP 290: The Snowmen - Christmas 2012

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2013 16:16


"The Snowmen" is the sixth episode and a Christmas special of the of the British series . It was written by and was first broadcast on 2012 at 5.15pm on in the UK. It stars as the and as , his new . The episode also features a redesigned , revised opening and theme music, and sees major changes to the Doctor's costume. The episode is set in the and sees the Doctor brooding with the assistance of Madame Vastra, her wife Jenny Flint and Strax, after the loss of companions and in the previous episode, "." He is forced out of hiding to investigate mysterious, sentient snowmen that are building themselves and meets Clara, a governess also investigating the snowmen. It guest stars and as the villains. McKellen provides the voice of the , a disembodied alien previously featured in Doctor Who in the serials and . From the Great Intelligence's perspective, this episode occurs before those serials and several elements from "The Snowmen" reference and lead into them. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, most of whom received the and character of Clara well, but some felt that Grant and McKellen were underused as villains. Contents Plot Prequels To promote the special, two prequels were released. The first was broadcast during the 2012 telethon on 16 November 2012, titled "The Great Detective". A for the special was also broadcast during this programme. In the prequel, the Madame Vastra, her human wife Jenny Flint, and the Strax (all returning from "", with Strax's apparently revival after being killed off in the earlier episode explained in the special) describe a number of strange phenomena to a shadowed fourth detective. The fourth detective reveals himself to be the Doctor, and tells the group that he has retired. A second prequel, titled "Vastra Investigates", was released online on 17 December 2012. At the end of a case, Vastra and Jenny converse with an officer from , apologising for Strax's violent wishes for the culprit's punishment. Vastra explains Strax's alien origin as well as her own to the officer, much to his astonishment. She was awoken by an extension to the and initially disliked humans, though that changed when she fell in love with Jenny, which leaves the officer flabbergasted. On the carriage ride home, during a discussion about the Doctor's , Jenny notices it is beginning to snow. Vastra voices that the snow is impossible due to the fact that there are no clouds in the sky. Synopsis In 1840s England, a young boy builds a snowman but refuses to play with the other children. The snowman starts speaking to the boy, repeating his assertions that the other children are "silly". Fifty years later, the boy has grown up to be Dr Simeon, proprietor of "The Great Intelligence Institute". He hires men to collect samples of snow, which he places in a large snow-filled globe in his laboratory, before feeding the men to a group of animated snowmen. Meanwhile, the Doctor, still despondent after losing his former companions and , has parked his TARDIS above Victorian London among the clouds, descending to the surface via a long circular staircase, and instructed his allies - the Silurian Madame Vastra, her human wife Jenny, and the Sontaran Strax - to scout the city, through which he learns of Dr Simeon's interest in the snow. Elsewhere, Clara, a barmaid, investigates a disturbance outside her tavern to find the Doctor walking by. She accuses him of building a snowman, but the Doctor realises that the snowman is made of snow with a memory. The Doctor attempts to leave discreetly, but Clara follows him to a coach. The Doctor, hesitant about gaining a new companion, instructs Strax to bring a "memory worm", with the intent to use the creature's touch to wipe away the last hour of Clara's memory, in particular her knowledge of him. As more snowmen form and try to harm them, the Doctor tells Clara that her thoughts are creating the snowmen, and to think of them melting; after she concentrates, the snowmen melt. Clara cautions the Doctor that if he wipes her memory, she will forget how to deal with the snowmen. The Doctor relents, letting her go, and returning to the TARDIS. Clara follows; she finds it locked and knocks, but hides and flees down the staircase when the Doctor answers. Clara returns to her other job as governess for the children of Captain Latimer. She learns that Latimer's daughter has been having horrible dreams about the old governess, who had been frozen a year prior in Latimer's pond - returning from the dead and killing them all. Clara attempts to contact the Doctor but instead attracts the attention of Jenny, who takes her to see Vastra. Vastra tells Clara she gets only one word to impress the Doctor with if she wants his help; she chooses "pond", which arouses the Doctor's interest. The Doctor visits Dr Simeon's laboratory, dressed as , and finds that the giant snow-filled globe contains the , the entity that has been speaking to Dr Simeon since childhood. The Doctor learns that the Great Intelligence has been controlling the snowmen and has taken interest in Latimer's pond, deducing that it contains the DNA to create a new snow creature. The Doctor visits the pond, where an ice creature in the form of the former governess rises out of the pond and enters the mansion. Vastra, Jenny and Strax arrive and trap the creature behind a barrier. Leaving Latimer and the children with his allies, the Doctor flees with Clara to the roof of the mansion followed by the ice creature. They ascend to the TARDIS and the Doctor gives Clara a key, explaining that he now considers her a companion, though he does not understand why. However, the ice creature grabs Clara and pulls her over the edge of the clouds. The Doctor recovers Clara from the snowmen and returns to the mansion. He collects the ice fragments from the creature, ensuring they remain dormant but finding they contain ice-based DNA, the material that the Great Intelligence is looking for, and apparently places them in a souvenir . He travels to Dr Simeon's lab, where the Doctor reveals the Great Intelligence's plan to replace humanity with ice creatures, and holds up the tin, stating that it contains the ice DNA that is necessary for the plan. Dr Simeon grabs the tin, but opens it to find it contains the memory worm. It bites Simeon; the Doctor states that the Great Intelligence, which has been existing as a mirror of Dr Simeon's thoughts, will vanish with the erasure of Dr Simeon's memories. Instead, the Intelligence reveals that it existed long enough that it can now control Dr Simeon's body, which it uses to attack the Doctor. However, the influence of the Great Intelligence quickly wanes, and Dr Simeon falls dead. Outside, a salt-water rain has started, and the Doctor realises that some other, more powerful psychic ability has taken control of the snow from the Great Intelligence. The Doctor deduces that it must be the Latimer family, crying for Clara. Strax informs the Doctor upon his return to the Latimer mansion that Clara only has moments left, and she passes away as the Doctor returns the TARDIS key to her. At her funeral, the Doctor reads Clara's full name, Clara Oswin Oswald, on her tombstone and realises she is the woman he met in "" who became a Dalek. He gleefully announces that a person dying twice is an impossibility he must investigate, says his goodbyes to his allies. In times, a young woman resembling Clara walks through the graveyard. Meanwhile, the Doctor dashes around the TARDIS console, echoing Clara's dying words: "watch me run!" Continuity The previously encountered the in the serials , set in the 1930s, and , set in the 1960s. In these stories, the Great Intelligence uses as its physical presence. The events of The Web of Fear are alluded to by the Doctor in "The Snowmen" when he presents the London Underground biscuit tin to the Great Intelligence in Dr. Simeon's laboratory; the Intelligence states, "I do not understand these markings", in reference to the design on the tin, an in 1892. The Doctor remarks that the Underground is a "key strategic weakness in metropolitan living", referring to (and possibly setting in motion) the future Yeti attack on London via the Underground. In this respect, "The Snowmen" may be considered as a prequel to the Second Doctor Yeti serials, establishing an origin for the Intelligence and explaining its penchant for "Snowmen" and knowledge of the London Underground. Vastra, Jenny and Strax first appeared in "". Vastra and Jenny were considered popular characters from the previous episode with some fans hoping for a spinoff series, but while Moffat stated then he had no time to work on such a show, he would consider reusing the characters within Doctor Who. Strax had died in that episode; the Doctor states that his death has been reversed ("He gave his life for a friend once. Another friend brought him back"), but the circumstances of how this occurred are not explained in full. Clara is given a test by Vastra to ask the Doctor why he should help in one word. She chooses "pond", which is the surname of former companion . In order to convey the emotional effect this word has on the Doctor, during the scene in which he hears it he is wearing the reading glasses Amy left him with at the close of "". Clara is played by the same actress, Coleman, as Oswin Oswald from "Asylum of the Daleks", though the connectivity of these characters is not established until the Doctor takes Clara into the TARDIS. There, the Doctor finds her to have an interest in , a trait that Oswin's character also had; the show uses scenes from "Asylum" to show the Doctor's recollection of this. The final scenes at the graveyard establish that Clara shares the same name as Oswin, leading the Doctor to surmise they are the same person. As seen on her gravestone, Clara's birthdate is 23 November, the date Doctor Who was first transmitted in 1963. Cultural references Doctor Simeon posits that is basing his stories in on the exploits of Vastra, a reference to 's stories of . The Doctor later uses the alias 'Sherlock Holmes' to gain entrance to Simeon's house, bearing the deerstalker and magnifying glass associated with the character. Doctor Who lead writer Steven Moffat, who wrote this episode, is also the co-creator of the BBC series , a contemporary update of Doyle's works, for which Matt Smith auditioned for the part of Doctor Watson. The Doctor Who novel features the sharing an adventure with Holmes himself. Production Promotional poster for The Snowmen Writing and design changes Writer stated that he wanted an "epic" quality to the Christmas special. He compared the withdrawn Doctor seen at the onset of the episode to the first appearances of the () in 1963 and the () in 2005. He also attributed the idea of a retired Doctor to a plot proposed by in the 1970s, but rejected by the production team at the time. As with the first half of series 7, "The Snowmen" was written like a movie. A movie poster was released in the , showing the Doctor and Clara ascending the ladder to the TARDIS. According to producer Caroline Skinner, the concept of introducing the new companion as Oswin in "Asylum of the Daleks" occurred to Moffat during casting auditions for Clara. The production team requested that the press and fans who attended advanced screenings keep Coleman's appearance a secret until "Asylum" was broadcast; the effort was ultimately successful. The episode saw several major design changes for the series. "The Snowmen" is the debut of a redesigned TARDIS interior, as well as a new title sequence and variation of (although the closing credits still use the previous version of the tune). The new title sequence features a brief glimpse of the Eleventh Doctor's face, the first time since the end of the original series in 1989 that the Doctor's face has been seen in the title sequence. Moffat had noticed that the TARDIS' design was getting "progressively whimsical" and resembled more of a "magical place" rather than a machine. The Doctor also wears a new costume, tying in to the purple colour scheme, which Smith described as "a bit meets the Doctor". Moffat described the new outfit as a "progression" as the Doctor was in "a different phase of his life now" and felt more "grown-up" and fatherlike. The costume was designed by Howard Burden for this episode. Casting This episode marks the return of , who previously appeared in the series 7 opener, "". Coleman was cast because of her chemistry with Matt Smith, and especially because she was able to talk faster than him. She auditioned for the role of Clara, not Oswin from "Asylum", as the concept of the two characters being the same only occurred to Moffat whilst casting for Clara. Smith said that Clara was different from her predecessor (), which allowed the audience to see a different side of the Doctor. Moffat felt that the introduction of a new companion made "the show feel different" and brought the story to "a new beginning" with a different person meeting the Doctor. Also returning are as Madame Vastra, as Strax and Catrin Stewart as Jenny. All three previously appeared in "" and reprised their roles both in this episode and in the prequels. They returned due to the popularity of Vastra and Jenny; Moffat considered a spin-off featuring them, though he did not have the time to do it. Instead, he decided to bring them back in the main series. Richard E. Grant had previously played the Doctor on two occasions, as an alternative in the spoof charity special , which was written by Moffat and as an in the animated story which had been intended to be a continuation of the series before it was revived in 2005. Smith commented that Grant was "born to be a Who villain. He pitches it on that perfect level and tone". Grant's appearance in Doctor Who was teased by the BC via , announcing his appearance at midnight August 5 2012. Tom Ward was drawn to his role because of the quality of the script, and also stated his young children were pleased that he appeared in the programme. The Great Intelligence was voiced by . The two children Clara is governess to, Digby and Francesca, were played by real-life brother and sister Joseph and Ellie Darcey-Alden. Filming and effects "The Snowmen" was originally intended to be produced in the fourth production block of the series and be the first episode Coleman shot as her character; however it did not begin filming until the week of 6 August 2012 after Coleman had worked on later episodes while Moffat was writing the Christmas special. The had taken place on 2 August 2012. This was the first Christmas special to be filmed in ' new studios. Scenes featuring Coleman and several guest stars in a Victorian setting were filmed in , while Coleman and Smith were also spotted filming in Bristol two weeks later on 21 August. Some scenes which used snow props were filmed in , where filming took place overnight on 21–22 August 2012. Director Saul Metzstein explained that it was difficult to achieve the desired look for the snowmen; the first ones he likened to from which was too "cute" of an appearance, and so the effects team created more menacing CGI faces. Clara's introduction to the TARDIS introduced two novel effects for the show. The first was a single-shot camera tracking from Clara's point of view, from a few feet away from the TARDIS to its interior, with the implication of the TARDIS's trans-dimenional nature shown to the audience. This was a shot that has been postulated throughout Doctor Who's production history, as documented in the special, but only first to be realized in The Snowmen. In the following shot, the camera does a complete circle of the TARDIS console, an effect not seen since the early days of the show. Metzstein wanted to include this shot to further emphasize the "bigger on the inside than the outside" nature of the time machine. Broadcast and reception "The Snowmen" aired on on 25 December 2012 at 5:15 p.m., the same day on in the US and in Canada and the next day on in Australia. UK overnight ratings showed that the special had been watched by 7.6 million viewers, coming in sixth for the night. Final consolidated figures (not including viewers) showed that the episode was watched by 9.87 million viewers, coming in fourth for the night. It also received an figure of 87, higher than most of the Doctor Who Christmas specials. The iPlayer version had 1,467,220 views, making it the most popular TV show on iPlayer over Christmas. The US airing was seen by 1.43 million viewers, with a 0.6 rating in the demographic of adults aged 18–49. Critical reception The episode received mostly positive reviews. Dan Martin of called it "actually the best since ''" and the first to be "actually scary", with "everything we like" about Doctor Who and Christmas. He praised Coleman's introduction as Clara and the gang of Vastra, Jenny, and Strax. 's Matt Risley gave "The Snowman" a score of 9.4 out of 10, describing it as "a rollicking, riveting masterclass in storytelling" which "refreshingly" lacked traditional Christmas references "in favour of some sparkling dialogue, gorgeous set design and fascinating characterisation". While he felt that Grant and McKellan were underused, he was very positive towards Coleman's "unpredictable" Clara. reviewer Patrick Mulkern was pleased with the return of the Great Intelligence despite an inconsistency in the timeline he found, and praised the "lovely images" and direction of the special, though he felt the variation of the theme music "lacks the menace" of the original. While he was positive towards Clara, he was "unmoved by her death" as it was "plainly silly" that she did not look injured. Nick Setchfield of gave the special four and a half out of five stars, writing that the "the power of emotion saves the day again" was appropriate in light of the festivities and many fairytales referenced in the story. Setchfield was positive towards the "terrific" comedy with Strax, Coleman and the "surprisingly underused" Grant, as well as the new title sequence and TARDIS. While he wrote that the subtle callback of the Great Intelligence was "a tad more interesting than the usual 'So, we meet again!' schtick", he ultimately felt their threat "never quite comes into sharp relief". Neela Debnath of wrote that "The Snowmen" was stronger than the previous year's "" as it was connected to the overall story of the series, but "still has a way to go if it is to live up to ''". 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