Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 88 “Hit the Road Jack”

In our Disney Detective, Virtual D23 Event this coming week & Are Jack Sparrow’s Days coming to an end?

Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, What did Yoda really know… and why George made changes

And for our Entertainment News, The character that Stan Lee forgot & The Orville is starting up production

And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week…. Continue reading Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 88 “Hit the Road Jack”

Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 67 “Facemasks, Bonuses and Baby Yoda”

As Disney readies to open it’s parks there is controversy swelling around the use of facemasks. Disney heir and grandson of Walt Disney is the latest family member to come out against the corporate giants policies on paying bonuses to management during a massive furlough of it’s employees. George Lucas talks about a little known link between Yoda of Empire Strikes Back and Baby Yoda of The Mandalorian.

Universal Studios announces it will be the first mega theme park to open in the Orlando Florida area, testing the waters and setting a precedent for others to follow. John Krasinski’s supposedly home grown news show sells out to ViacomCBS after an apparent heated bidding war. Some of our favorite conventions announce the show must go on but with delayed dates plus our Insightful Picks of the Week. Continue reading Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 67 “Facemasks, Bonuses and Baby Yoda”

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 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”