The CCD Podcast: Episode #4 - Godzilla & Mac Tonight Walk Into A Bar...

On this edition of the CCD Podcast (#4... can you believe it!) we discuss nerdy news bits like who will be show-running & starring in Marvel and Netflix's Daredevil Show (even more Cox... YEAH!), aging Terminators and why they can't get that franchise right, and Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg's Sausage Party... oh, yeah, we also TALK SOME GODZILLA!!! We review the newest Godzilla installment, remember the golden Toho years & the not so golden 1998 installment, and even work in a Mac Tonight reference. Yup, this episode was off the chain. Just another fun filled trip down the nerdy road with Jeff Bond, Mike D and our host Jedi Rob!
  
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Before we get to the podcast, lets take a look back on two excellent Godzilla pieces from our fallen friend Sean Hartter (RIP buddy):

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Marvel's Netflix/TV Universe Has A Bright Future, And They Are Looking To Get Off To A Good Start Quickly...

So even though this was a tough week for Marvel's cinematic wing (they lost Edgar Wright as a director of 'Ant Man'), things are certainly looking up for the Netflix/TV division and are looking quite promising. The first season of S.H.I.E.L.D. is in the books and although the show started slow it did a fantastic job of meshing the cinematic and TV universes mid-season with Cap 2 (which came out smack in the middle of the season. It was done flawlessly. Now there are rumors of the 'Peggy Carter, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.' spin-off, period show (set back in the 40s and 50s) and the Netflix series that are finally getting cast ...and wow, Marvel doesn't seem to be playing around! First up... 'Daredevil'! We got our Matt Murdock, and also a show runner.

Click after the jump for more info....


First up, lets talk about the man behind the mask. Charlie Cox has been tapped to don the red suit and baton and I, for one, couldn't be happier. Cox is most recognizable recently for his turn on HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' as a rough and tumble Irish gangster. But the role that will forever define Cox for me has to be his role in 'Stardust' as Tristan Thorn. 'Stardust' is one of my cult classic films... it is a great version of Neil Gaiman's book, that is often much maligned for changes that were made to it but, the funny part about that is that the changes to the book for the film were made by Gaiman himself... he was the writer of the movie!!! Cox soared as the lead in the film, and his charisma and charm make him a great choice for Daredevil. He was also really good with the physical and fighting aspects of his role in 'Stardust', so I can't wait to see him bouncing around as the Man With No Fear.

Some other exciting news comes from the other side of the camera... the guys behind the scenes making this show happen. Marvel has hired Stephen S. DeKnight as the show runner. DeKnight is famous for his work in the Whedon-vesre ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer', 'Angel', etc)... but his most recent success is with the Starz sleeper hit 'Spartacus'. 'Spartacus' was a very fun show that pushed the boundaries of violence and made Starz a relevant player in the cable TV show wars. I like the choice, and connecting him with writer Drew Goddard ('Cabin In The Woods' director and writer, frequent co-contributor of Joss Whedon) who is penning at least the first two shows. The team is all coming together, and it is shaping up nicely...

Does this guy look like he is fucking around? I don't think so...

The final bit of encouraging news is that 'Daredevil' will be set in the current time period. There were talks that it would be set in the gritty 60s/70s in NYC, and that the other planned Netflix shows (featuring Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, and The Defenders) would also be set in that time too. Now it seems that 'Daredevil' and the other plethora of heroes will be set in a post "Battle of NY" environment, making them linked to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and eligible to appear in collaborative projects in the future.

'Daredevil' will be the first Netflix/Marvel collab to hit the 'net and will appear sometime in 2015 with shows for characters Luke Cage, Iron Fist Jessica Jones and The Defenders to follow. You can see the whole press release from Marvel by clicking here...   

Marvel & Netflix Team Up To Change The Game

Good lord... this is a true game changer! Marvel and Netflix have agreed to team up in one of the most ambitious ventures ever announced. The two industry titans have decided to come together and produce 4 individual 13 episode television shows based on the characters of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Power Man & Iron Fist... and then a Defenders mini series highlighting all four characters!!! Holyyyyyy SHIT!!! Are you kidding me? All four series will be set in Hell's Kitchen, NY and will be based in the same universe as the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as well. Good god... the best part is they say "a minimum of four" live action series... could even be more!!! The plan is to unroll the shows in 2015, and given the recent success with Netflix original programming (Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, etc) and everything live action Marvel (movies & the SHIELD TV show) this should go over swimmingly. Plus, I really dig the idea of getting 13 episodes to explore each character in full detail. Than we can bring them all together... wow. This can be so great, and think about how many villains, lesser characters and cameos we can plan on seeing. Check out the full press release after the jump...

"This deal is unparalleled in its scope and size, and reinforces our commitment to deliver Marvel's brand, content and characters across all platforms of storytelling. Netflix offers an incredible platform for the kind of rich storytelling that is Marvel’s specialty," said Alan Fine, President of Marvel Entertainment. "This serialized epic expands the narrative possibilities of on-demand television and gives fans the flexibility to immerse themselves how and when they want in what's sure to be a thrilling and engaging adventure." 

"Marvel’s movies, such as 'Iron Man' and 'Marvel’s The Avengers,' are huge favorites on our service around the world. Like Disney, Marvel is a known and loved brand that travels," said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. "With 'House of Cards' and our other original series, we have pioneered new approaches to storytelling and to global distribution and we're thrilled to be working with Disney and Marvel to take our brand of television to new levels with a creative project of this magnitude." 

This new original TV deal follows last year's landmark movie distribution deal through which, beginning with 2016 theatrically released feature films, Netflix will be the exclusive U.S. subscription television service for first-run, live-action and animated movies from the Walt Disney Studios, including titles from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Disneynature and Lucasfilm.  Netflix members can currently enjoy a wide range of Disney, ABC TV and Disney Channel films and shows across the 41 countries where Netflix operates

A to Z Blogger Challenge 2013 - Day 4 - D is for Daredevil

Yup... I know it is hard to believe that I would pick Daredevil as my movie for the letter D in the 2013 A to Z Blogger challenge. Of all the movies to pick from, why Daredevil? It is such a widely regarded bomb of a film, and most people who have seen it have hated it with a passion. But the truth is there are two reasons why I chose the Ben Affleck grenade as my choice of the day. 1) The movie has a directors cut, and that directors cut is drastically different from the theatrical release. So different that I bet that 75% of people who seen Daredevil and hated it would probably change their minds about the movie if they see the directors cut. It is one of the best DVD's I ever bought, and totally redeems the movie for me. 2) Jennifer Garner. Yup, that about sums it up. The point of this challenge was to pick a movie I love and then highlight a beautiful actress from that film. Jennifer Garner certainly fits the bill with her portrayal as Electra. I know her solo movie sucked, and most people can't even understand how she got a shot at it considering how bad Daredevil did. But can anyone really argue the hotness of JG, the future Mrs. Affleck? I don't think so. So for all you real geeks out there, try and check out the directors cut of Daredevil for the complete experience. And for all of you who just want some hot Jennifer Garner pics, those are after the jump!!! Check out many of the cool ass blogs participating in this years A to Z Challenge by clicking here, and check back tomorrow to see my choice for the Letter E....

Image Avalanche #17 by Cal

It's summertime in the Tundra and Cal is keeping cool by finding some more great images for you to peruse this wonderful Monday. This group is a s eclectic as ever and even has some sexy female pics with hardly any clothes in them (it is summer after all!). Also the set features a yellow Daredevil pic, which in my opinion is the best costume for The Man With No Fear. Great work Cal. You can check out Cal's site by clicking here and click after the jump for the most recent collection!

The Incredible Hulk TV Movies Get a Poster Via Sean Hartter

I haven't featured my boy Sean Hartter's work here on CCD because he hasn't been releasing stuff with his regular frequency as of late. I know that is because he is busy becoming a huge artist with international fame and fortune (remember CCD when you are living the life of a jet setting poster artist SH!), but this week he seems to be back on his grind posting stuff on his cool ass website. One of the coolest pieces he posted this week is his dual poster for the classic Marvel TV Series The Incredible Hulk. We get both The Return of the Incredible Hulk & The Trial of the Incredible Hulk... yup, both the 1st appearances of Thor & Daredevil!!! This is so freaking awesome... you gotta love this kind of stuff. Check out the full size poster after the jump...

This Daredevil Fan Art Is Insane!!!

As you peruse the Internet  as much as I do you often find fan art depicting common characters such as Batman, superman, Transformers, and GI Joe. But rarely do you see pieces of The Man Without Fear, Daredevil. The artist gets even more points when they put Daredevil in his original yellow suit!!! Artist Joe Grampa really drilled this one. Check out his other work by clicking here. See the full piece after the jump...

Image Avalanche #9 by Calvin

As the shopping season rolls along and the temps begin to drop here in the US, our brother from the Northern Tundra decided to send us a few images to brighten up our day... If this isn't an early Christmas present, I don't know what is!!! This Image Avalanche is sure to have your eyeballs popping out of your head... make sure you guys show Cal some love both in the comment section below and on his own blog by clicking here. Tell him CCD sent ya...

Click after the jump for the images from Cal...