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Ben Barnes talks Netflix's Shadow and Bone Sep 14, 2020

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Winter-Is-Coming contributor Corey Smith speaks with Ben Barnes (Westworld, The Punisher, Chronicles of Narnia) about his upcoming Netflix show Shadow and Bone.
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The Walking Dead ends, Dune begins | Take The Black LIVE Sep 10, 2020

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(Episode note: Dan forgot to wear headphones during recording, so at moments there will be echo of Mia's audio. We will work to make sure this is corrected in future episodes.) This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the release of the newest trailer for Denis Villeneuve's adapation of Frank Herbert's Dune. Is it everything we could have hoped for? What will be David Lynch's response? We also reflect on the upcoming final season of The Walking Dead which is set to end after season 11, as well as the recent cancellation of Adult Swim's The Venture Bros. Could either of these shows find new life on a streaming platform? C'mon HBO Max! Dean & Hank need you! Lastly - we'll take a look at some of the newest images from The Mandalorian season 2 and also talk about what we've been watching this past week including a review of Christopher Nolan's Tenet. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE!
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Bonus Episode: Lovecraft Country Chronicles Preview Sep 03, 2020

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HBO's Lovecraft Country just aired its third episode and it is clear to Dan and Mia that the show is going to be a hit. Mia has launched her own podcast covering the new show, Lovecraft Country Chronicles. Join Dan and Mia as they preview the new podcast and then enjoy the very first episode! Don't worry, no spoilers. If you haven't started watching Lovecraft Country yet, now is the time. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe to Lovecraft Country Chronicles on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your audio. Also, please give Lovecraft Country Chronicles and Take the Black lovely, glowing written reviews in Apple Podcasts. It really helps the show! Thank you for your continued support.
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Benioff and Weiss' new show, Star Wars controversy, and more! Sep 03, 2020

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This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the new show from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss. What genre are they tackling this time? Does the author have a problem finishing their books? I hope not! We also take a look at The Mandalorian season 2 which finally has a release date, as well as some controversy surrounding the last three films from a prominent star of the franchise. Lastly - we talk about our latest giveaway featuring a Song of Ice and Fire calendar (exclusive to the WiC Club) as well as a bit of what we've been watching this last week including the much-anticipated The New Mutants film. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE!
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New Mutants, DC FanDome, sci-fi shows cancelled, and more! Aug 27, 2020

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This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the release (finally!) of The New Mutants, the horror-themed X-Men spinoff that has been delayed for several years, but will finally be gracing our theaters (what?!) this Friday. What do we make of this? Is Disney putting lives at risk by asking the moviegoing audience to watch it in theaters? We also take a look at biggest takeaways from the DC FanDome event which saw the likes of the first teaser for The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, a longer trailer for the Justice League: Snyder Cut, as well as The Flash and Black Adam updates. Lastly - we preview some shows on the horizon inluding The Haunting of Bly Manor & Stephen King's The Stand, plus the cancellation of a show that premiered just this year. What could it be?!? All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE!
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House of the Dragon casting more Targaryens! Aug 20, 2020

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This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the newly announced casting call for HBO's upcoming Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, as well as George R.R. Martin's return to isolation and the Fire & Blood paperback. We also take a look at the continued production of Amazon's The Wheel of Time series with some new casting news and leaked photos straight from the set. Lastly - we preview the NEW Star Wars Holiday Special and share a bit of what we've been watching this past week. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE!
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The Last Airbender, Lovecraft Country, and ASOIAF Take The Black LIVE Aug 13, 2020

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This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson bring on special guest Amanda Mullen to talk everything Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also take a look at a gorgeous A Song of Ice and Fire calendar that might become a future giveaway for WiC Club subscribers. To be eligible for that, head to https://winteriscoming.net/2019/12/03/join-wic-club-extra-articles-videos-more-game-of-thrones/ Lastly - we highlight HBO's newest show Lovecraft Country which premieres this Sunday night. Dan & Mia have seen the first five episodes, so what's their first - spoiler free - impressions? All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE!
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George R.R. Martin controversy, Mulan controversy, and The Umbrella Academy Take Aug 06, 2020

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This week Dan Selcke & special guest Corey Smith talk about the controversy surrounding George R.R. Martin and his hosting of the Hugo Awards this past weekend. We also talk about Disney's new plan to rent out the live-action Mulan via Disney+ for an additional $29.99 (USD). In a time when theaters in some countries are still shut down, is this a viable option for consumers? Lastly - we give a review of The Umbrella Academy season 2, and Dan continues to gush about HBO's Perry Mason reboot. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE!
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Comic-Con@Home and 2020 Emmy Nominations Preview | Take The Black LIVE Jul 30, 2020

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This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson give a roundup of some of their favorite bits of news/info to come out of 2020's Comic-Con@Home celebration. We'll also take a moment to preview the newly-announced 2020 Emmy nominees and give our predictions. Lastly, we talk Umbrella Academy season 2 and Perry Mason in today's "What Are We Watching." All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE!
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Cursed review, House of the Dragon update, and Lando gets a show | Take The Black LIVE Jul 23, 2020

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This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson are joined with FanSided/WiC contributor Corey Smith to talk about Netflix's new fantasy show Cursed. Also, we talk House of the Dragon casting rumors, potential shooting locations, and even a codename for the upcoming HBO production. Lastly, Lando Calrissian might be getting his own show, and more of what we've been watching this past week. All of this and MUCH MUCH MORE on Take The Black LIVE! #TheOldGuard #HouseOfTheDragon #Cursed
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