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Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he did the press room for Netflix's upcoming series THE SANDMAN. Based on the comics of the same name. Such a delightful time chatting w/ the cast and creatives behind it. You'll hear from Neil Gaiman (EP/Creator), Allan Heinberg (Showrunner), Vivienne Archeampong, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Coleman, Boyd Holbrook, Mason Alexander Park, Vanesu Samunyai, and Tom Sturridge! What additions will the show have that weren't in the comics? What did the actors do to create their characters? Will we see more familiar characters from the comics? Thanks to Therese Lacson (Collider/The Beat/Nerdophiles) for helping out with some of the audio. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he talks to his good friends whom are amazing cosplayers. Thanks to Marta, Courtney, Heidi and Mary for chatting. They talk cosplay, their thoughts on this year's show, creative packing, etc. What's it like prepping for Comic Con as a cosplayer? Why do they consider this the "reboot" year of SDCC? What was the hottest cosplay this year? Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he did the press room for Amazon Prime's upcoming series PAPER GIRLS. Based on the comics of the same name. Such a delightful time chatting w/ the cast and creatives behind it. You'll hear from Brian K. Vaughan (EP/Creator), Cliff Chiang (EP/Creator), Camryn Jones, Sofia Rosinsky, Riley Lai Nelet, Fina Strazza, Chris Rogers (Showrunner), Adina Porter and Nate Corddry. While the younger cast members were quite impressive in the series, they are even more so in person. What was it like bringing the comic book characters to life? How do any new characters fit into the story? Would you like to meet an older or younger version of yourself? Definitely check the series out when it drops this weekend! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con last week for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. While a lighter year, press-wise, he still managed to get about 10 1:1s and cover 5 press rooms. He gives his somewhat longer winded than he wanted recap of the show. And in this episode, you'll hear from Jeffrey Brown (STAR WARS: A VADER FAMILY SITHMAS), Paul Cornell (THREE LITTLE WISHES/WILD CARDS) and Victoria Ying (DIANA PRINCESS OF THE AMAZONS). Jimmy spent a lot more time on the floor than previous years so he covered a bit more comic book related things. But one of the best things every year is seeing old friends. Thanks to Producer Joe and look for about 3 episodes a week for about a month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1302 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Reviews: The Boys s3 finale, Ms Marvel s1 finale Jimmy chats w/ his good pal director Jim Batt about his animated adaptation THE GRAVE OF ST. ORAN based on a poem by Neil Gaiman. They talk about the process of stop motion and using paper cut outs. Jim also talks about how he is attending San Diego Comic Con for the first time to discuss the film. Jimmy promises to take good care of him when he's out there! Speaking of SDCC, Jimmy is off to the big event this week! First one back since 2019. Jimmy goes over his plans to cover the show w/ press rooms and 1:1 interviews. It's not as big as normal press-wise, but he's got a lot of great stuff lined up. Follow him on his social media (@jimmyaquino) to see who/what he covers while out there! As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again just for 2 season finales this week. Thanks to Melissa and Marta! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which only includes a couple of big stories that came out the past week or 2! Also, get a hold of us! Email Facebook Comic News Insider Thanks for listening!

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER is the big Marvel film out that everyone Jimmy knew was going to see so he decided to do a special on it! He recruited pals Melissa, Marta, Jon, Steph, Therese and Avery to give their thoughts on the film. Of course, he also gives his own thoughts and boy howdy are they a lot of thoughts! Spoilers will abound as this is for those of you whom have seen it. Check it out if you have and let us know if you agree/disagree or what you think of the film. Is it better than the last one? Does director Taika Waititi deliver again? How many gods appear in it? Tune in to find those answers and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

It's our big 1300th episode and Jimmy and Producer Joe gather a panel of friends to discuss comics, TV, film, news and pop culture. Heidi MacDonald (EIC of THE BEAT) has been a good friend of them and the podcast for years now and always comes on to hang. 2 of her editors Avery Kaplan (PRISM COMICS) and Therese Lacson (NERDOPHILES) also join in on the rap session. Both have helped out with reviews and interviews over the last couple of years on CNI and are so appreciated! We had such a fun time talking away about the business of nerdy entertainment. Also, at the last minute, Jimmy decides to text his old pal Michael Emerson to see if he was free to jump on for a short time. And yes, he was free! Always fun catching up with Michael as we just had a laid back chat about what he's working on, LOST, Comic-Con and more. It was a surprise to the other panelists and it turns out they were big fans and were delighted to have the chance to chat. Thanks again to Michael and the panel for hanging w/ Jimmy and Producer Joe on this anniversary episode! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft - Orphan of Agony Isle #1, Pubic Domain #1, Variants #1, Stranger Things s4, part 2 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Ricky and Marta! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Jim Henson's Creature Shop is building puppets for a MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO stage play, more Spidey variants coming from Marvel Comics, Archie Comics launches horror month and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Black Adam #1, Obi-Wan Kenobi season finale, The Umbrella Academy s3, Westworld s4 premiere As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa and Therese! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Neil Gaiman & Mark Buckingham's MIRACLEMAN returns, a Looney Tunes musical is on the way, KPop star Kang Daniel teams with Spongebob Squarepants and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy was in Toronto last weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy catches up with cartoonist/good pal Monica Gallagher. They discuss her recent work including ASSASSIN ROOMMATE, BONNIE N. COLLIDE, THE BLACK GHOST and THE BIGGEST BIGFOOT. They also talk about her love of monsters (especially werewolves) and more. But they definitely didn't talk about that thing that happened the night before that everyone saw! Always great to hang with Monica especially after 3 years. One last TCAF interview special coming soon. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!