Screen Rant Underground

We review 'Magic Mike,' offer our opinions on 'Ted,' as well as discuss pre-Comic-Con panel news including 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'Ant-Man,' and the American 'Godzilla' reboot. [0:00] News: Pre-Comic-Con panel news Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, and the American Godzilla reboot. [42:37] Rants and Raves: The Limey, Two-Lane Blacktop, Anger Management, Louie, Ted, People Like Us. [1:08:00] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:13:53] Review: Magic Mike (read our full review) [1:41:33] Magic Mike SPOILERS conversation [2:04:18] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:06:18] Game Rant News Brief: Halo 4 and Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Map Details, Leaked Half-Life 2: Episode 3 Concept Art as well as Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dawnguard DLC review and Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC features. Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw - with special guest Roth Cornet. 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 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' and discuss the 'Dredd 3D' trailer as well as the 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' writers joining 'Jurassic Park 4.' [0:00] News: the Dredd 3D trailer and Rise of the Planet of the Apes writers joining Jurassic Park 4. [23:36] Rants and Raves: Chuck Season 1, Hawaii Five-0, Jeff Who Lives at Home, John Carter Blu-ray, Avatar: The Legend of Kora, The Newsroom, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Drive, Luther, Brave, Hugo (Again). [1:01:32] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:10:06] Review: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (read our full review) [1:29:36] Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter SPOILERS conversation (join our reader spoilers discussion) [1:56:49] Mailbag (Did superhero films make traditional action films obsolete? Comic book recommendations. Can similar comic book movies succeed - i.e. Namor vs. Aquaman?), Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:13:53] Game Rant News Brief: The Amazing Spider-Man, Spec Ops: The Line, and Lego Batman 2 reviews as well as Skyrim: Dawnguard and Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC - plus our E3 Award Winners. 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 a number of new Fall 2012 TV shows and catchup with both the DC and Marvel movie universes (including updates on Justice League, Black Panther, and Venom, among others). [0:00] News: DC Comics and Marvel Studios movie updates (Justice League, Black Panther, Venom, Man of Steel, Wonder Woman, Captain America 2, and a Green Lantern sequel, among others). [55:35] Rants and Raves: Friends with Benefits, Burn Notice, True Blood, Girls, Veep, Luther, Rock of Ages, Awake [1:20:15] Pre-Discussion Box Office Battle [1:26:51] Fall 2012 TV Sneak Peek [2:10:33] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:12:41] Game Rant News Brief: E3 catch-up, previews, and features - as well as the new Microsoft tablet The Surface. 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 Screen Rant Underground podcast we review Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' and discuss the film's connections to the 'Alien' universe. [0:00] Review: Prometheus [38:22] Prometheus SPOILERS conversation [2:09:49] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw (with special guest Vic Holtreman). 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.

We give an update on the 'G.I. Joe 2' delay, reveal new details about the 'Iron Man 3' villains, offer a quick 'Prometheus' tease, and review 'Snow White and the Huntsman.' [0:00] News: Update on the G.I. Joe: Retaliation delay, details on the Iron Man 3 villains, and a quick discussion about Warner Bros.' interest in Leonardo DiCaprio as The Riddler. [32:26] Rants and Raves: Red Tails, Workaholics, The Red Green Show, Hidden Talents, Workaholics Season 3 Premiere, Superman vs. The Elite, Alien. [1:03:46] Review: Snow White and the Huntsman (read our full review) [1:24:33] Snow White and the Huntsman SPOILERS conversation [1:50:24] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [1:52:02] Game Rant News Brief:  E3 Week: Star Wars 1313, Gears of War Judgment, Splinter Cell 6 Blacklist, New Prince of Persian, Dishonored, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid Rising Revengeance, Spec Ops: The Line, and a mini-review of the Batman: Arkham City DLC 'Harley Quinn's Revenge.' 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 discuss the 9 month delay of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' an 'Exorcist' TV miniseries, and the balance between quality versus escapism entertainment, as well as review Barry Sonnenfeld's 'Men in Black 3.' [0:00] News: G.I. Joe: Retaliation delayed until March 29, 2013 and an Exorcist TV miniseries from the writer/director of Martha Marcy May Marlene. [33:17] Rants and Raves: Supernatural Season Finale, Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour, SNL, The Larry Sanders Show, Moonrise Kingdom, Game of Thrones, Ridiculousness, Chernobyl Diaries, Underworld: Awakening, The Big Bang Theory. [1:17:49] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:22:26] Review: Men in Black 3 (read our full review) [1:38:29] Men in Black 3 SPOILERS conversation (join our spoilers discussion) [1:59:43] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:01:30] Game Rant News Brief: Skype on Xbox 720, new Star Wars franchise game, Minecraft sales, Grand Theft Auto 5 rumors and sales projections, Halo 4 screenshots, pre-order bonuses, and multiplayer. 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 give our impressions of new trailers for Anchorman 2, Skyfall, and The Master, discuss AMC's Breaking Bad season 5 schedule, and Dan Harmon's exit from Community, as well as review the Hasbro boardgame turned blockbuster film, Battleship. [0:00] News: New trailers for Anchorman 2, Skyfall, and The Master, AMC's Breaking Bad season 5 schedule, and Dan Harmon's exit from Community. [31:42] Rants and Raves: Ghost Recon Alpha, Season Finales (Fringe, Castle, How I Met Your Mother, and Supernatural), Fifty Shades of Grey, The Dictator, Ridiculousness, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Following, and Troll 2. [1:03:09] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:09:37] Review: Battleship (read our full review) [1:23:37] Battleship SPOILERS conversation [1:43:20] Mailbag (A DC Comics World's Finest Movie and Casting New Avengers), Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:01:22] Game Rant News Brief: Max Payne 3, Diablo 3, TERA, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Starhawk reviews and impressions, more game delays (BioShock: Infinite and Aliens: Colonial Marines), and rumors of cross-over games (Star Fox/Metroid and Left 4 Dead/Payday: The Heist). 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 chat about official confirmation of 'Avengers 2,' 2012 TV cancellation and renewal news, as well as review Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's latest collaboration 'Dark Shadows.' [0:00] News: Disney confirms The Avengers 2 and TV cancellations and renewals. [36:32] Rants and Raves: Another Earth, Derek, Fringe, Ridiculousness, The Road, Think Like a Man, Birdemic. [1:10:34] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:15:15] Review: Dark Shadows (read our full review) [1:38:36] Dark Shadows SPOILERS conversation [1:52:44] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [1:54:33] Game Rant News Brief: Starhawk and Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition reviews, Portal 2 Perpetual Testing Initiative stats, updates on Halo 4 and Resident Evil 6, Borderlands 2 gameplay footage, Assassin's Creed 3 gameplay trailer and story details, as well as a preview of PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale. 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 Screen Rant Underground podcast we review 'The Avengers' and discuss what's next for the Marvel movie universe - as well as touch upon 'The Dark Knight Rises' & 'The Amazing Spider-Man.' [0:00] Review: The Avengers (read our full written review) [45:32] The Avengers SPOILERS conversation (read our full spoilers discussion) [2:30:02] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw (with special guest Vic Holtreman). 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.

We chat about the new 'Dark Knight Rises' trailer, Kurtzman & Orci hired to rewrite 'Amazing Spider-Man 2,' and the 'Fringe' renewal. Plus hold a pre-'Avengers' superhero solo film recap. [0:00] News: New Dark Knight Rises trailer, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci hired to rewrite The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and Fringe renewed for fifth and final season. [42:12] Rants and Raves: Cash, Lone Star State of Mind, 30 Rock, Safe, Sound of My Voice, The Five-Year Engagement, The Raven. [1:11:40] Pre-Discussion Box Office Battle [1:21:33] Discussion: Pre-Avengers Superhero Solo Film Recap Conversation. [2:10:54] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:12:40] Game Rant News Brief: Call of Duty Black Ops 2, Skyrim DLC Update, God of War: Ascension multiplayer, and Diablo 3 features. 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 chat about Francis Lawrence directing Catching Fire, the Magic Mike trailer, and a new Star Trek TV series, as well as offer our thoughts on the Summer of 2012's biggest films. [0:00] News: Francis Lawrence directing Catching Fire, the Magic Mike trailer, and Bryan Fuller interested in a new Star Trek TV series. [29:04] Rants and Raves: Contraband, We Bought A Zoo, The Legend of Kora, Supernatural, Marley, Idiocracy, Think Like a Man, Fringe. [1:02:35] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:19:53] Discussion: 2012 Summer Movie Preview (read our full write-up) [2:07:56] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:09:25] Game Rant News Brief: Arkham City ‘Harley Quinn’s Revenge’ DLC, Canadian Video Game Award Winners, Police Warfare Kickstarter, Robert Bowling opening a game studio, Activision teasing new Call of Duty on May 1st, Crysis 3 gameplay trailer, and 5 Bond movies we’d like to see covered in 007 Legends. 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 chat about an edgier 'Man of Steel' movie, production on 'Sin City 2,' and debate the location of 'The Simpsons' Springfield, as well as review 'The Cabin in the Woods.' [0:00] News: An edgier Man of Steel movie, production underway on Sin City 2, and the (non)-location of The Simpsons' Springfield. [34:22] Rants and Raves: The Darkest Hour, Footloose (remake), SNL Moving Picture Intros (Drunk), South Park, Dodgeball, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, The Three Stooges, Lockout, The Room (public screening experience). [1:09:00] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:15:52] Review: The Cabin in the Woods (read our full written review) [1:26:38] The Cabin in the Woods SPOILERS conversation (read our full spoilers discussion) [1:59:29] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:00:48] Game Rant News Brief: The Witcher 2 launches, Halo 4 on Conan, Crysis 3 officially announced, God of War 4 rumors, Minecraft creator’s next game 0x10c, Bethesda releases Dishonored teaser trailer. 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 or by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We chat about news that Gary Ross may or may not direct 'The Hunger Games' sequels, Ben Kingsley in talks for the 'Iron Man 3' villain role, as well as review the 'American Pie' reunion film, 'American Reunion.' [0:00] News: Gary Ross may or may not direct The Hunger Games sequels and Ben Kingsley in talks for the Iron Man 3 villain role. [24:40] Rants and Raves: Goon, Supernatural, Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope, Dinner For Five, Sofia Vergara on Saturday Night Live, Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 2, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Titanic 3D. [54:40] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:01:16] Review: American Reunion (read our full written review) [1:21:19] American Reunion SPOILERS conversation [1:41:06] Mailbag (news on our super-special Avengers podcast, discussion of Captain America's new costume, as well as superhero movies we'd like to see), Twitter Handles, and Contact Information. [1:58:02] Game Rant News Brief: PAX East Hands-On previews (Assassin’s Creed 3, Borderlands 2, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and more), Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer and Extended Cut ending DLC, Kinect Star Wars reviews, 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 or by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

We chat about a number of long over-due sequels ('Anchorman 2,' ' Dumb and Dumber 2,' and more), the 'Total Recall' reboot trailer, as well as review 'Wrath of the Titans' starring Sam Worthington. [0:00] News: Over-due sequels (Anchorman 2, Dumb and Dumber 2, and Triplets) and the Total Recall reboot trailer. [41:00] Rants and Raves: The Muppets, The Three Musketeers, Archer, South Park, Impractical Jokers, The Office, Mad Men, Marley, Mirror Mirror. [1:12:16] Game of Thrones Season 2 Premiere SPOILERS conversation [1:22:54] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:27:56] Review: Wrath of the Titans (read our full written review) [1:39:58] Wrath of the Titans SPOILERS conversation [2:02:02] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [2:03:54] Game Rant News Brief: Kinect Star Wars, Star Wars Battlefront 3 assets found on Operation Raccoon City disc, PAX East announcements, Pokemon Black and White 2 details, and a Ghost Recon: Future Soldier multiplayer preview. 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 or by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.

Episode 31: 'The Hunger Games' In episode 31 of the Screen Rant Underground podcast we we give an update on the 'Ninja Turtles' reboot, chat about the 'Hangover 3' and '300' sequel release info, violence in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Game of Thrones,' as well as review 'The Hunger Games.' Special Guest: Screen Rant Founder Vic Holtreman [0:00] News: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot update, Hangover 3 and 300 sequel release info, violence in upcoming Walking Dead and Game of Thrones story arcs. [40:58] Rants and Raves: Touch, Game of Thrones, The Legend of Korra, The Raid: Redemption, American Idol, Mad Men, Community. [1:02:44] Pre-Review Box Office Battle [1:10:24] Review: The Hunger Games (read our full written review) [1:29:29] The Hunger Games SPOILERS conversation [1:57:13] Mailbag, Twitter Handles, and Contact Information [1:58:50] Game Rant News Brief: Mass Effect 3 ending theories, Assassin’s Creed 3 Wii U functionality and weaponry trailer, Kinect Star Wars launch trailer, Resident Evil 6 details, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier preview content. Hosts: Ben Kendrick, Rob Keyes, Anthony Ocasio, and Kofi Outlaw. Music by Omarie B. Williams 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 or by adding #SRUnderground to your tweets. Make sure to check out ScreenRant.com and GameRant.com for entertainment news, reviews, and editorials.