Cordkillers 326 - The Batman Not A Batman
DC Fandome gave us a lot of DC news--anything good? Plus, a Netflix shuffle button on smart TVs, Lilly Singh gets a primetime sketch special, and how to disable Android TV ads (for now). All this and more on Cordkillers!
CordKillers: 326 - The Batman Not A Batman
Recorded: August 24 2020
Guest: None
Intro Video
The Binge
Primary Target
DC Fandome over the weekend announced a whole lot of details about things to watch
HBO Max drops first trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League
- The Snyder Cut got a trailer. Snyder has said he won't use any footage from Whedon reshoots. It will also include scenes not included in the original film. The teaser has many of those and is set to Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. No date yet but it will air on HBO Max in four hour-long episodes.
‘The Batman’ First Trailer Reveals Catwoman and the Riddler’s Deadly Game
- Robert Pattinson as The Batman. It's only 25% shot but they showed off some of that 25%. You also get some looks at Zoe Kravitz's catwomnan, Jeffrey Wright's James Gordon, Paul Dano's Riddler and more. There's just a small bit of Colin Farrell who will play the Penguin. This movies will start in Year Two of Batman's emergence.
A new trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 alludes to why Steve Trevor aka Chris Pine is back. And we get to see Kristin Wiig in full Cheetah mode.
‘The Suicide Squad’ First Look, Full Cast Revealed by Director James Gunn at DC FanDome
- The Suicide Squad had a panel with 18 members of the cast after a big reveal of who is who. Idris Elba is Bloodsport, Alice Braga is Sul Soria, Nathan Fillion is TDK, Pete Davidson is Blackguard, Michael Rooker is Savant, John Cena is Peacemaker, David Dastmalchian is Polka-Dot Man Sean Gunn is Weasel, Peter Capaldi is Thinker, Flula Borg is Javelin, Daniel Melchior is Ratctacher 2, Mayling Ng is Mongal, and King Shark played on set by Steve Agee.
How to Watch
Netflix is testing a "Shuffle Play" button
- Netflix has been testing a shuffle button on the service since July. The exact appearance of the feature has not been finalized, with some users seeing a "shuffle play" button on the profile selection screen right below your profile icon, and others seeing a "Play Something" option in the sidebar menu in the main app. When shuffling, Nexflix provides an explaination about what in your viewing history inspired the shuffle selection. The test of the feature is currently only running on "TV devices".
What to Watch
NBC Orders Two-Part Series ‘Sketchy Times with Lilly Singh’
- Lilly Singh, host of A Little Late With Lilly Singh on NBC is getting a two-part prime time sketch special. So yes, a YouTube Star who was given the same slot once occupied by Pat Sajak is getting the same slot often given to Saturday Night Live clip shows. But to do her YouTube stuff....
Netflix ordered a second season of Warrior Nun. Now it can be revealed that friend of the show Merrill Barr is a writer's PA on season 2 of Warrior Nun. So now we have to be extra critical of it I guess?
Apple TV+ ordered a 10-episode second season of Ted Lasso starring Jason Sudeiki
Netflix ordered a second season of Warrior Nun. Now it can be revealed that friend of the show Merrill Barr is a writer's PA on season 2 of Warrior Nun. So now we have to be extra critical of it I guess?
Apple TV+ ordered a 10-episode second season of Ted Lasso starring Jason Sudeikis. Season one just premiered.
The Crown Season 4 which will be the first season with Princess Diana, played by Emma Corrin will premiere on Netflix November 15.
Eyes On
Brian: Jurassic Park, The Fly with my 12-year-old, High Score, Starship Troopers
Tom: Uncut Gems, Dark, Train
On the Lookout: Teenage Bounty Hunter
Front Lines
Android TV’s homescreen ads are rolling out, here’s how to fend them off (for now)
- The top row of Android TV after the latest update includes a row called Highlights of sponsored content and staff picks. It's rather large, gigantic even, compared to the other rows. You can temporarily turn it off by rolling back the update but eventually that won't work anymore.
Alamo Drafthouse To Reopen With Free Screenings Of ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’; Theatrical Debuts Of ‘The New Mutants’ And ‘Tenet’
- The Alamo Drafthouse has reopened its locations in some of its locations including Austin. The Drafthouse is hosting free screenings of Bill & Ted Face the Music and selling tickets for The New mutants and Tenet opening September 3.
‘The Society’ & ‘I Am Not Okay With This’ Canceled By Netflix Due To COVID-Related Circumstances
- Netflix canceled its order for second season of young adult drama The Society and decided not to order a second season of I Am Not Okay with This, which had prepped for a second season before the order. Budget increases from COVID-19 precautions and scheduling with such a large cast reportedly figured into the decisions.
Disney Adds Apple, Roku And Google For ‘Mulan’ PVOD Billing On Disney+
- Disney previously announced it would let Disney+ Subscribers get "premiere access" to Mulan September 4 for $30 but it did not say what platforms beyond its own website you could use to pay them. Disney has added Apple, Roku and Google as payment partners. That means you'll have to buy it on one of those platforms in the Disney+ app, even if you want to watch it on another platform like Amazon's Fire TV.
Drive into a "Stranger Things" haunted house-type experience this October in LA
- Netflix will put on a haunted house in LA to promote Stranger Things this year but times being what they are, it will be a drive through. The Stranger Things "Drive Into" Experience will be a one-hour drive based on season 3 with Stargate Mall, the Russian Lab and the Upside Down. Tickets are $59 per car on sale August 26.
Dispatches from the Front
What about:
Jurassic Park?
Westworld?
Jack Ryan?
Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy?
Miracle on 34th St.?
All have been readapted from beloved original sources
- Alex
The Hobbit / Lord of the Rings are without a doubt better as live action than the earlier animation. So that worked out well. But I really liked Bleach in the original animation and Netflix's live action is almost unwatchable. The same is true of Full Metal Alchemist, animation is better by far. My personal belief is Netflix is blatantly incapable of doing a good job of re-adaptations given it's history.
- Gregory
Cuomo has said that “it’s not worth it “ and I totally agree However as one who used to work at the Alamo Drafthouse and have many friends that still do, I wish he had said it with a little more sympathy towards the work force of theaters.
What are your thoughts on theaters being “non-essential” in relation to the stopping spread of COVID?
Love the show.
- Dustin
NY to Movie Theaters: You’re Not Worth the Risk
Hi Tom,
What is the green crocheted cyclops to your left? Is that Mike from Monsters Inc?
Regards,
- Todd
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