Nerdcast: Episode 41 (Captain America Civil War Special)
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We are back again with Episode 41 of the official ComiConverse podcast, hosted by Contributor Jordan Samuel who invites Dale and Roger to talk about everything in pop culture. Each episode is created for the website and tackles all the big news
This week the big one for Marvel fans as the anticipated addition the bubbling MCU, Captain America: Civil War has been released in the UK (US next Friday).
Massive Movie Spoiler warning DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL you have seen the film!
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Captain America: Civil War:
Credit: Marvel
In this section NERDCAST members Jordan and Dale hold a spoiler discussion on the final chapter in the outstanding Captain America trilogy.
We go into the blockbuster which features both Iron Man and Captain America going against each other (with some Avengers tagging along to help). It also features the first black superhero in comics Black Panther and our favorite web-head Spider-Man.
Lauded as the best Marvel film in decades by ComiConverse, Check out the ComiConverse review.
See the latest TV spot below:
Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight. As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) must pick a side.
X-Men: Apocalypse:
Credit: 20th Century FOX
During the week 20th Century FOX, released the final trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse which got the intent going crazy. Because it revealed fan favorite mutant Wolverine sharpening his claws for the very last time – Dale and Jordan discuss their opinions on the reveal.
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Worshiped as a god since the dawn of civilization, the immortal Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) becomes the first and most powerful mutant. Awakening after thousands of years, he recruits the disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and other mutants to create a new world order. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Professor X (James McAvoy) and Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) lead a team of young X-Men to stop their seemingly invincible nemesis from destroying mankind.
We've also got the official poster!
Credit: 20th Century FOX
The Punisher:
Credit: Marvel
This week we got a major announcement from Marvel Netflx, that Jon Bernthal's ultra-violent Punisher will be getting a new series. Dale and Jordan chat about their opinions on the reveal, along with some Daredevil Season 2 talk.
Hannibal writer/executive producer Steve Lightfoot will serve as show runner. With some indication that the Punisher would appear in the upcoming Defenders show.
Check out the teaser:
The Punisher is back. Locked and loaded.https://t.co/nGKCa2taEV
— Netflix US (@netflix) April 29, 2016
Tomb Raider:
Credit: Square Enix/Warner Bros.
To spice things up outside Marvel, we quickly discus the major casting of video game icon Lara Croft. THR reports that Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) has nabbed the highly coveted role of Lara Croft in the planned Tomb Raider reboot.
Jordan and Dale go into the history of the previous movies, and tackle opinions on this upcoming project.
Tomb Raider has no set release date.
Following the origins of a young Lara Croft on her first archaeological expedition she must use her strength and harness her skills in order to survive a crazed Island cult and unlock mythological secrets surrounding her mysterious whereabouts.
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