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We review 'Taken 2,' plus offer our thoughts on 'Frankenweenie,' and discuss the 'Lone Ranger' trailer as well as Hasbro's 'Hungry Hungry Hippos' and 'Monopoly' films. [0:00] News: Lone Ranger and Movie 43 Trailers as well as Hasbro Inks New Deal for Monopoly, Hungry Hungry Hippos, and Action Man Movies. [42:56] Rants and Raves: Sound of My Voice, The League, Supernatural, Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Season 2, Frankenweenie, Sunshine, 30 Rock Final Season, Sherlock Season 2, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, and Dream House. [1:15:26] Pre-Review Box Office Battle. [1:23:20] Review: Taken 2 (read our full Taken 2 review). [1:41:39] Taken 2 SPOILERS conversation. [2:00:27] Listener Voicemail (Favorite Bait-and-Switch Movies), Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Next Week's Review: Ben Affleck's Argo. Last Week's Reader Box Office Battle Winner (Looper Opening Weekend): Chris A and Sam Howard You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Music by Omarie B. Williams (@OmarieWilliams) Edited by Justin Vactor (@Vactor) Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We review 'Looper,' offer our thoughts on 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' as well as discuss several Marvel Studios updates and a shared X-Men/Fantastic Four movie universe. [0:00] News: Marvel Studios updates and a shared X-Men/Fantastic Four movie universe. [37:56] Rants and Raves: Perks of Being a Wallflower, Hotel Transylvania, Fringe, Borderlands 2. [1:02:04] Pre-Review Box Office Battle. [1:10:44] Review: Looper (read our full Looper review) [1:33:01] Looper SPOILERS conversation (join our Looper spoilers discussion) [1:57:06] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [1:58:27] Game Rant New Brief: Mass Effect Trilogy and Assassin’s Creed Ezio sets announced, Splinter Cell: Blacklist trailer and details, Black Ops 2 zombie campaign, NBA Live 13 cancelled, Halo 4 news, as well as Fifa 13, F1 2012, Borderlands 2, and FTL: Faster Than Light reviews. Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Next Week's Review: Olivier Megaton's action-thriller sequel, Taken 2 starring Liam Neeson. Last Week's Reader Box Office Battle Winner: Deadpool87 You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Music by Omarie B. Williams (@OmarieWilliams) Edited by Justin Vactor (@Vactor) Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We review 'Dredd 3D,' offer our thoughts on 'End of Watch' and 'Trouble with the Curve' as well as discuss the new 'Hobbit' trailer and Guillermo Del Toro's 3D 'Pacific Rim.' [0:00] News: The Hobbit Trailer as well as Guillermo Del Toro Talks 3D Pacific Rim. [25:12] Rants and Raves: The Master, Dark Knight Returns (Part 1), End Of Watch, Trouble with the Curve, True Blood, Once Upon A Time, The Dictator, Trailer Park Boys, and Transmorphers 2. [56:44] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:03:57] Review: Dredd 3D (read our full Dredd 3D review) [1:29:19] Dredd 3D SPOILERS conversation (join our Dredd 3D spoilers discussion) [1:53:45] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [1:56:25] Game Rant New Brief: Borderlands 2, FIFA 13, Black Mesa, and Torchlight 2 reviews, Black Ops 2 Zombies campaign rumors, BioWare co-founders retire, Dragon Age 3 Inquisition, new Mass Effect game for next-gen consoles, and Halo 4 news and feature content. Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Music by Omarie B. Williams (@OmarieWilliams) Edited by Justin Vactor (@Vactor) Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We review 'Resident Evil: Retribution,' offer our thoughts on 'Finding Nemo 3D' as well as 'The Bachelorette,' and discuss a new robot cast in 'Transformers 4' plus Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' trailer. [0:00] News: Hasbro: ‘Transformers 4′ Story Will Focus on New Cast of Robot Characters (& Toys) as well as Steven Spielberg's Lincoln trailer. [34:05] Rants and Raves: 6 Days to Air, Bachelorette, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Nemo 3D, Rec 3, Milo and Otis, and Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2. [1:12:24] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:17:22] Review: Resident Evil Retribution (read our full Resident Evil: Retribution review) [1:45:44] Resident Evil: Retribution SPOILERS conversation (join our Resident Evil: Retribution spoilers discussion) [2:13:05] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Special Guest: Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) Music by Omarie B. Williams (@OmarieWilliams) Edited by Justin Vactor (@Vactor) Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We preview fall 2012 television shows 'Arrow' and 'Elementary,' answer some entertaining listener questions, and discuss rumors of Lobo in the 'Justice League' as well as Dr. Strange in 'Thor 2.' [0:00] News: Daniel Craig starring in two more Bond films as well as rumors of Lobo in the Justice League and Dr. Strange in Thor 2. [53:48] Rants and Raves Fall TV Preview Edition: Arrow, Ben and Kate, as well as Elementary. [1:48:15] Pre-Discussion Box Office Battle [1:56:59] Discussion: Listener Email Extravaganza [2:20:37] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Music by Omarie B. Williams (@OmarieWilliams) Edited by Justin Vactor (@Vactor) Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We review 'Lawless,' give updates on 'The Hobbit' trilogy and Joss Whedon's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV series, plus our thoughts on the 'Doctor Who' season 7 premiere. [0:00] News: The Hobbit trilogy gets new titles and NBC announces Joss Whedon's S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series. [34:05] Rants and Raves: Chimpanzee, Breaking Bad, V/H/S, For a Good Time Call, Black Dynamite Animated Series, The Possession, Doctor Who season seven premiere. [1:12:07] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:21:39] Review: Lawless (read our full review) [1:43:20] Lawless SPOILERS conversation [2:05:23] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:07:54] Game Rant News Brief: The Walking Dead Episode 3 Review, Guild Wars 2 launch, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes trailer, Halo 4 Grifball and Gameplay Footage, New Skyrim DLC (But Not for PS3). Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We preview the 2012 fall movies that we're most excited to see, discuss 'Sherlock' season 3 story teasers, reminisce about the end of the summer blockbuster season, as well as offer our thoughts on 'Premium Rush' and 'The Apparition.' [0:00] News: Is the RoboCop Remake "Hell" for Director Jose Padilha? Sherlock Season 3 Stories Revealed. [29:15] Rants and Raves Summer Movie Recap Edition: The Dark Knight Rises, The Apparition, The Avengers, Battleship, Prometheus, Premium Rush, Magic Mike, plus The Vampire Diaries. [1:03:43] Pre-Discussion Box Office Battle [1:20:24] Discussion: 2012 Fall Movie Preview (read our full preview) [2:13:51] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:16:11] Game Rant News Brief: Madden NFL 13, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron reviews, Grand Theft Auto 5 screenshots, as well as our Assassin’s Creed 3 ‘Charles Lee Theory.’ Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We review 'The Expendables 2,' fantasy cast the female 'Expendables,' as well as give an update on 'The Dark Tower' and offer our thoughts on 'ParaNorman.' [0:00] News: The female Expendables, Warner Bros passes on The Dark Tower adaptation, AMC interested in Walking Dead movie. [47:38] Rants and Raves: Super, The Room, Workaholics, Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!, ParaNorman, Better off Ted,The Artist, The Help. [1:15:05] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:20:32] Review: The Expendables 2 (read our full review) [1:47:43] The Expendables 2 SPOILERS conversation (join in the discussion) [2:13:20] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:14:41] Game Rant News Brief: Expendables 2, Darksiders, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, and Sleeping Dogs reviews, controversy around Battlefield 3 as well as Command and Conquer (Free to Play) and more. Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We review 'The Bourne Legacy' as well as deconstruct rumors of Ben Affleck directing 'Justice League' and address which Marvel characters Joss Whedon might bring to ABC TV. [0:00] News: Ben Affleck possibly directing Justice League, the Red Dawn remake trailer, and possibilities for the Marvel TV series on ABC. [45:48] Rants and Raves: Romeo + Juliet, The Lorax, Chuck, Roseanne Roast, The Campaign, American Pimp, Dark Knight Binges, Midnight in Paris. [1:10:34] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:15:55] Review: The Bourne Legacy (read our full review) [1:35:59] The Bourne Legacy SPOILERS conversation (join in the discussion) [2:05:22] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:10:35] Game Rant News Brief: Battlefield 4 sticking to modern setting, Epic Games purchases People Can Fly, first look details of next Xbox console and Kinect device, Wii U may launch on Black Friday weekend, and more. Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We review 'Total Recall,' as well as discuss the 'X-Men: First Class' sequel, 'Dexter' season 9, and giggle over crazy 'Cloud Atlas' character photos. [0:00] News: X-Men: Days of Future Past, Marvel Daredevil/Galactus Rights Trade, Cloud Atlas character photos, Dexter Season 9. [59:07] Rants and Raves: Friends with Kids, True Blood, The Newsroom; Killing Lincoln Set, Dirty Laundry (check out the short film on Screen Rant), Takers, end of Workaholics Season 3, The Raid. [1:21:19] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:30:28] Review: Total Recall (read our full review) [1:58:31] Total Recall SPOILERS conversation (join in the discussion) [2:16:31] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:17:57] Game Rant News Brief: Black Ops 2 multiplayer, second annual MineCon announced, Oculus Rift VR headset, Doom 4 updates, and a leaked screenshot from the next Prince of Persia game. Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We review 'The Watch,' offer our opinions on 'Killer Joe,' as well as discuss confirmation of a third 'Hobbit' movie, 'Avatar 2' delays, and Emmy nominations. [0:00] News: Hobbit 3 confirmation, Avatar 2 delays, and Emmy nominations. [50:38] Rants and Raves: Step Up, Monsters, Heat, Falling Skies, Olympics Opening Ceremony, American Reunion, The Raid, Killer Joe, 30 Rock, Breaking Bad, and the Watchmen Ultimate Cut. [1:23:19] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:28:06] Review: The Watch (read our full review) [1:50:35] The Watch SPOILERS conversation [2:04:15] Mailbag (Theater Fears as well as 4 Personal Questions), Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:17:44] Game Rant News Brief: PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Character, Level and NPC leaks, Microsoft Surface release date, Skyrim Dawnguard DLC on PS3 and PC update, future of The Old Republic is uncertain, details on the XBox 720 hardware. Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

In episode 49, a special edition of the Screen Rant Underground podcast, review The Dark Knight Rises and discuss what we'd like to see in future Bat-sequels as well as the inevitable Justice League movie. [0:00] Review: The Dark Knight Rises (read our full written review) [43:44] The Dark Knight Rises SPOILERS conversation (check out our full spoilers discussion) [1:57:38] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw (with special guest Ben Moore) Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

Still loopy and short on sleep, we take on Comic-Con's coolest reveals (Godzilla, Man of Steel, Ant-Man, and more) as well as recount the best and worst moments from SDCC 2012. Also, Ant gets his own theme song. [0:00] Comic-Con 2012 Recap Discussion (most notably the Warner Bros./Legendary and Marvel panels). [2:22:50] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We stayed up late into the night to preview the most anticipated panels of Comic-Con 2012 in this special edition of the SR Underground podcast. After tiredness kicks in, untold tales of Comic-Con past are revealed. [0:00] Comic-Con 2012 Preview Discussion (read our Comic-Con 2012 Most Anticipated article) [1:01:53] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

In this special edition of the SR Underground podcast, we review 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and discuss what we're expecting to see in the already announced 'Amazing Spider-Man 2.' [0:00] Review: The Amazing Spider-Man (read our full written review) [39:42] The Amazing Spider-Man SPOILERS conversation (check out our full spoilers discussion) [1:37:20] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw (with special guest Becky Ferreira). Music by Omarie B. Williams You can follow Follow 3/4 of the Screen Rant Underground team @benkendrick, @rob_keyes, and @anthonyocasio - as well as special guest, Vic Holtreman @screenrant. Also, feel free to contact us with questions and other insights at underground@screenrant.com, by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets, or leave a message on the SR Underground voicemail line at (323) 522-5455. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.