Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 50 “Jedi, Superheros and Ghosts…Oh My”

We’ve got a packed show this week. In our Disney Detective segment well discuss news of the new “Obi-Wan” series recently announced for streaming on Disney+ , we’ll talk about who will be writing the script for Captain Marvel 2 and we’ll explore Disney’s strongarm tactics cracking down on unauthorized sale of Baby Yoda merchandise while Baby Jabba sweeps the internet.

In Entertainment news we’ll talk about updates on the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie, we see a familiar friend returning to the Star Trek world to reprise a beloved role in season 2 of Picard on CBS All Access. Then we’ll look at a touching tribute to a recently deceased BBC producer by the cast and crew of Doctor Who before we wrap up with our own touching tribute to the comedic genius of the late great Terry Jones.

As always we’ll wrap up with our Insightful Picks of the Week and some upcoming pop culture events you don’t want to miss. Continue reading Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 50 “Jedi, Superheros and Ghosts…Oh My”

Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 20 “Happy Anniversary Foolish Mortals”

This week’s Disney Detective segment dives into news about Disney’s Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary at Disneyland. We’ll take a look at how Toy Story 4 is doing at the box office then take a brief look at some casting news regarding the forthcoming live action version of The Little Mermaid. Continue reading Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 20 “Happy Anniversary Foolish Mortals”

Insights into Entertainment: Episode 2 “Monkey Business”

Michelle and Joe discuss the passing of former Monkey Peter Tork, the release of the HBO documentary Never Land about the Michael Jackson molestation allegations. We also explore whether Jason Reitman is sexist in his recent comments regarding the new Ghostbusters movie he’s slated to direct and we look at Ariana Grande’s record breaking album that shattered a Billboard Top 100 record held by the Beatles since 1964. We also introduce our new “Insightful Picks” segment for the benefit of the audience. Continue reading Insights into Entertainment: Episode 2 “Monkey Business”