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2023 Hype Draft Jan 09, 2023

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Welcome to Season 2 of The Direct Podcast!Matt and David are back to recap the 2022 box office, recap any new year news, and are joined by The Direct's Richard Nebens for the ultimate 2023 Movie Hype Draft.TIMECODES:0: 36- What's New With Season 2!12:41 - Jeremy Renner update, Marvel Release Concerns, 2022 Box Office recap, and more!44:55 - 2023 Hype DraftThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: htt...

The Direct Awards 2022 Dec 25, 2022

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What year for the universes YOU love. It's time for the third annual awards show, presented by The Direct. Huge shoutout to Jack Pues, Richard Nebens, and Klein Felt of TheDirect.com.TIMECODES:3:42 - Best Trailer8:10 - Best Score12:36 - Best Suit18:53 - Cameo of the Year27:26 - MCU Moment33:00 - Star Wars Moment39:11 - Action Scene46:03 - Dramatic Scene53:51 - Director of the Year1:02:22 - MCU Disney+ Project1:13:15 - Non-Marvel Streaming Project1:26:09 - Expanding the Universe1:37:42 - ...

Avatar 2 Review, Henry Cavill Out as Superman, Across the Spider-Verse Trailer Dec 19, 2022

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Let's get wet. Avatar: The Way of Water is here, James Gunn is sending Henry Cavill back to the shadows, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.TIMECODES: 4:40 - Across the Spider-Verse trailer 31:15 - Henry Cavill is Out as Superman (Again) & New Superman film is in Pre-Production58:40 - Sony Signs Donald Glover in Spider-Man Movie1:00:55 - Avatar: The Way of Water Review1:10:14 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://th...

The Future of the DCU Dec 12, 2022

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It's time to reboot a DCEU reboot (maybe). We break down the latest report focusing on Wonder Woman 3 being canceled, Man of Steel 2 up in the air, and Jason Mamoa possibly out as Aquaman.With a DC reboot in mind, we recast the main DC Characters with The Direct's Sam Hargrave and Jack Pues.Finally, it's the holiday season and we are joined by The Direct's Klein Felt for a chaotic Christmas Draft!TIMECODES:6:14 - Possible DCU Reboot24:00 - DCU Fancast58:47 - Crazy Christmas DraftThank you all...

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Trailer, Super Mario Movie Trailer, Superhero Suit Bracket Dec 05, 2022

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Trailer week! The Direct's Klein Felt joins us to break down the new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Super Mario Bros. Movie trailers. Two absolute bangers. Afterward, it's bracket time (joined by The Movie Podcast guys)! This time is finding out which superhero had the best suit of 2022. TIMECODES: 4:35 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer 16:25 - Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer 26:14 - Suit BracketThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Di...

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special & Glass Onion Nov 28, 2022

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It's the holiday season and the GUARDIANS are here! We review The MCU Holiday Special, Rian Johnson's Glass Onion, and everything you need to know about TIMECODES:4:31 - Namor and Hulk Universal Rights19: 22 - Chris Hemsworth's Future Thor Plans29:05 - Wakanda Forever Box Office Update35:33 - Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review44:10 - SPOILERS1:18:13 - Glass Onion ReviewThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedi...

Andor Finale, Disney Reactions Nov 23, 2022

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On today's episode, we give thanks to Andor and the return of Bob Iger. UPDATE: Starting next week (11/28) we will be releasing episodes on MONDAYS!TIMECODES: 3:32 - Bob Iger is back as Disney's CEO 24:05 - New Blade Director 28:02 - Henry Cavill Superman Update 40:45 - Andor Episode 12 Review 47:55 - SPOILERS 1:41:13 - Star Wars RankingsThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter....

Andor Episode 11, MCU Phase 4 Character Draft Nov 16, 2022

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We have a LOOONG episode of The Direct Podcast Today. First, we recap the Box Office performance of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and cement the sequel in our official MCU Rankings. Then, we recap Episode 11 of Andor and get you ready for next week's season finale. Finally, our most significant draft of the year as we pick our favorite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4. TIMECODES:2:27 - Forever Box Office & Ranking24:19 - Kevin Conroy Tribute30:42 ...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review Nov 11, 2022

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Today we review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The 30th movie entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the last movie of Phase 4.Director: Ryan CooglerStarring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Tenoch Huerta, Luptia Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, and Martin Freeman!

Andor Episode 10, Wakanda Forever Reaction, DCU Plans Nov 09, 2022

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It's Wakanda Forever week! Matt's got you covered with a SPOILER-FREE review. Disney+'s hit series Andor nears the end with an electric (no pun intended) prison break in episode 10. Across the universes you love, Agatha Coven of Chaos adds to its cast, James Gunn explains his future DCU plan and Shawn Levy is in talks for a new Star Wars movie. TIMECODES: 3:48 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoiler-Free Review13:22 - Marvel News29:21 - DC News38:58 - Star Wars News43:59 - Andor Episode 10 R...

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