This week Dan & Mia review some of the newest casting news from the set of House of the Dragon. Plus, Game of Thrones veterans return to HBO for a new zombie-filled series, Disney's The Mandalorian says farewell to a cast member, and Wandavision is still exceptional as always. All of this and much, much more on Take the Black LIVE! Today's episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with code "Fansided20" at manscaped.com to start your personal grooming journey today! Ad...
Feb 18, 2021•43 min
This week Dan Selcke, Mia Johnson and special guest Corey Smith give their reactions to the newest trailer for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the news of a follow-up to ABC"s hit Once Upon a Time television show. Also, Jared Leto resurfaces as The Joker and TV/movies we've been watching this week. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Today's episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with code "Fansided20" at manscaped.com to start your personal gr...
Feb 11, 2021•47 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson go over some of the most recent news & updates surrounding the upcoming House of the Dragon production as well as an "animated drama" in the works at HBO. Plus, The Nevers teaser reactions, a Wakanda TV show and what we've been watching this week. All of this and much, much more on Take the Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 04, 2021•41 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson are joined by FanSided's Corey Smith to talk about the latest reports from Entertainment Weekly that HBO is developing MORE Game of Thrones shows. Which stories are being considered? Are we excited for these announcements? And what's our dream casting look like? All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 28, 2021•38 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the recent interview with James Hibberd & Los Siete Reinos that hints at some big changes to the final book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. Plus, production updates from Amazon's Lord of the Rings and The Wheel of Time television series, and a quick review of the first two episodes of Marvel/Disney's WandaVision. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...
Jan 21, 2021•39 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss some of the highlights from Netflix's 2021 lineup of movies. Plus, a look into Star Wars: The High Republic and what we make of this upcoming book series. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 14, 2021•38 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson take on the herculean task of showcasing just about EVERYTHING that's worth watching in 2021. We're talking the return of Marvel Studios with WandaVision on January 15th, HBO Max's TV and feature film lineup, and much much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 07, 2021•38 min
A new House of the Dragon teaser! plus costuming. Mia reviews Wonder Woman 1984 and we react to the Mandalorian's surprise season finale. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 23, 2020•33 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson take a look at the new casting news surrounding House of the Dragon - the Game of Thrones prequel coming soon to HBO. Who will we see in this upcoming series? Also, Disney announces everything, an early review of CBS All Access' The Stand, and reactions to last week's episode of The Mandalorian. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 17, 2020•46 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss WB's plan to release 17 of its 2021 movie lineup simultaneously to HBO Max & theaters and the fallout that came from that announcement - including a furious Christopher Nolan. Plus, House of the Dragon will begin production soon, more notable names sign on to Spider-Man 3, and a quick review of last Friday's episode of The Mandalorian. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...
Dec 10, 2020•40 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson react to the latest casting rumor surrounding Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon. Plus, Vikings season 6 trailer review, Elliot Page comes out as transgender, and a look in to the future of Doctor Who. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 03, 2020•38 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson give their reviews of the Supernatural series finale and the latest episode of The Mandalorian. Plus, an update on the production of Sony's The Last of Us TV adaptation as well as news surrounding a slew of superheroes including Deadpool, Wonder Woman, and the Black Panther. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 25, 2020•38 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson have got the latest episode reviews for The Mandalorian, The Crown and the brand-new Star Wars Christmas Special! Plus, Supernatural is coming to an end, so we give it a proper send-off. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 19, 2020•36 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson talk about what they've been watching this week including the latest episode of The Mandalorian & the second season of His Dark Materials. Plus, George R.R. Martin offers an update on The Winds of Winter, Johnny Depp exits the Fantastic Beasts franchise, and Mia has a surprise! All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 11, 2020•36 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson preview the brand new Game of Thrones Ultra HD Collection that hit stores this Tuesday, offer some updates on Amazon's production of The Wheel of Time, and give their review of the season 2 premiere of Disney's The Mandalorian. Plus, we take a moment to reflect on the passing of Sean Connery. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 05, 2020•33 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson take at look at some of the juicy details to come out of the recent Winter-Is-Coming.net interview with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal. What can he tell us about the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel? Plus, we preview some upcoming TV shows coming by the end of 2020. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 29, 2020•38 min
In an exclusive interview, the showrunners behind House of the Dragon (Ryan Condal) and Veep (David Mandel) gush about their new podcast on the world of Hollywood prop collecting, and we probe Ryan about the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel. Will he spill the beans? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson take a look Showtime's Dexter revival, the ordering of a second season of The Outsider, Fast & Furious franchise delays and the finale of HBO's Lovecraft Country. Plus, we preview the latest A Song of Ice and Fire merch with A Storm of Swords: The Illustrated Edition which comes out November 3rd. All of this and so much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 22, 2020•34 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson talk about the potential sexing up of the Lord of the Rings Amazon series, Disney's massive blow against movie theaters, and reviews for Amazon's The Boys season 2 and Netflix's Hubie Halloween. Plus, what're we (and you) looking forward to over the next few months? All of this and so much more on Take The Black LIVE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 20, 2020•39 min
Between the two of them, Scott Brick and Simon Vance have narrated thousands of audiobooks. They tell us what it's like behind the mic and dig deep into their work on the Dune series, including the new book Dune: The Duke of Caladan. And Simon tells us about narrating George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood. Can we lobby to have him narrate The Winds of Winter? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 20, 2020•43 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson look over some new updates regrading HBO's House of the Dragon production as English actor Paddy Considine joins the cast as King Viserys Targaryen. Who is King Viserys and do we think Considine is the right fit for the role? We also take a look at the numerous feature film delays announced over the last week as several high-profile projects are pushing their premiere dates back to 2021 and beyond. How will we survive this drought and are we ready for the e...
Oct 08, 2020•43 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson highlight two new Game of Thrones related pregnancies from Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) & Joe Jonas, and Rose Leslie (Ygritte) & Kit Harington (Jon Snow). Congrats to both soon-to-be parents! We also review the news surrounding five U.S. senators and their letter to Netflix regarding David Benioff and Dan Weiss' upcoming show: The Three-Body Problem. What could possibly stir up so much noise from these politicians? Did they also dislike the final sea...
Sep 30, 2020•40 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson reflect on the news surrounding HBO's House of the Dragon which has confirmed that casting is underway and the show is on track for a debut in the near future. We also review the 2020 Emmys and the many winners that came out of it including: Schitt's Creek, the "big upset" win for Zendaya (Euphoria), The Mandalorian's Creative Arts Emmys, and the many snubs. Lastly, we give our reactions to the newest trailer drop for WandaVision, the upcoming Disney+ show ...
Sep 24, 2020•41 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson take a moment to discuss the passing of Diana Rigg, the actress best known as Emma Peel from The Avengers, Tracy Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones. We also take a look at the newest trailer for The Mandalorian season 2 which premiered earlier this week and talk about we hope to see from this upcoming season. Lastly, we discuss the newly published excerpt from Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones and the Unto...
Sep 17, 2020•40 min
Winter-Is-Coming contributor Corey Smith speaks with Ben Barnes (Westworld, The Punisher, Chronicles of Narnia) about his upcoming Netflix show Shadow and Bone. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 14, 2020•40 min
(Episode note: Dan forgot to wear headphones during recording, so at moments there will be echo of Mia's audio. We will work to make sure this is corrected in future episodes.) This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the release of the newest trailer for Denis Villeneuve's adapation of Frank Herbert's Dune. Is it everything we could have hoped for? What will be David Lynch's response? We also reflect on the upcoming final season of The Walking Dead which is set to end after season 11, as ...
Sep 10, 2020•46 min
HBO's Lovecraft Country just aired its third episode and it is clear to Dan and Mia that the show is going to be a hit. Mia has launched her own podcast covering the new show, Lovecraft Country Chronicles. Join Dan and Mia as they preview the new podcast and then enjoy the very first episode! Don't worry, no spoilers. If you haven't started watching Lovecraft Country yet, now is the time. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe to Lovecraft Country Chronicles on Apple Podcasts or wherever y...
Sep 03, 2020•41 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the new show from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss. What genre are they tackling this time? Does the author have a problem finishing their books? I hope not! We also take a look at The Mandalorian season 2 which finally has a release date, as well as some controversy surrounding the last three films from a prominent star of the franchise. Lastly - we talk about our latest giveaway featuring a Song of Ice and Fire calendar (exc...
Sep 03, 2020•38 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the release (finally!) of The New Mutants, the horror-themed X-Men spinoff that has been delayed for several years, but will finally be gracing our theaters (what?!) this Friday. What do we make of this? Is Disney putting lives at risk by asking the moviegoing audience to watch it in theaters? We also take a look at biggest takeaways from the DC FanDome event which saw the likes of the first teaser for The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, a longer ...
Aug 27, 2020•40 min
This week Dan Selcke & Mia Johnson discuss the newly announced casting call for HBO's upcoming Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, as well as George R.R. Martin's return to isolation and the Fire & Blood paperback. We also take a look at the continued production of Amazon's The Wheel of Time series with some new casting news and leaked photos straight from the set. Lastly - we preview the NEW Star Wars Holiday Special and share a bit of what we've been watching this past week. A...
Aug 20, 2020•41 min
