The MovieByte Podcast #89: One Look, One Line

TJ and Chad review ‘Godzilla’ — though there will be those who would like to disqualify them from reviewing a film in a franchise where they have never seen any of the previous films. But TJ and Chad think they have something to bring to the table and so they do. They also discuss the rumor that Alfanso Cuaron may direct the ‘Harry Potter’ Spin-off ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ and whether or not that’s a good thing, possible Blu-ray release of the unadulterated original ‘Star Wars’ films, the new title for the upcoming Batman/Superman crossover film, comic book franchise wars and people being truly stupid, and more!

• Chad’s New Speed Test
• Rumor: Alfonso Cuaron to Direct Harry Potter Spin-off ‘Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them’?There’s nothing official yet, but fans of the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban may have a big reason to anticipate the new Harry Potter spin-off film, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them. Reports this morning say that Alfonso Cuaron, fresh off the triumph of Gravity, is readying a return to the Potter franchise.
• Report: Alfonso Cuaron ‘deep in talks’ to direct ‘Fantastic Beasts’Let the rumors begin! Former Deadline editor-in-chief Nikki Finke says that Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuarón is in talks to helm Fantastic Beasts.
• Blu-rays of Unadulterated Original ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy? YES, PLEASE!Here’s a kind of convoluted rumor for you to chew on as we continue to wait for no news about Star Wars: Episode VII. According to an interesting e-mail we’ve intercepted, and which purports to come from within Disney’s marketing department,  the studio are planning to re-release A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi on DVD/Blu-Ray/On Demand in their original form, without all the things George Lucas changed for the “Special Edition” releases back in 2004.
• ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Title Announced, Logo RevealedWarner Bros has officially announced that Zack Snyder’s Batman vs. Superman movie will be titled Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. The Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice title is obviously playing upon the announced Justice League follow-up. Principal photography starts today in Detroit, MI.
• BVS:DOJ could also be an abbreviation for Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Dawn’s Office Job, which I would still be more excited for than this.
• The Best Twitter Responses: ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Title AnnouncementWarner Bros has announced the official title for Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel follow-up will be titled Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. You can read more about that here. The responses from fans and critics have been overwhelmingly negative, and since some of them have been interesting or funny, I thought we’d take a look at the best of the bunch.
• Popcorn GIF
• Man of Steel Sequel Writer David Goyer Calls Marvel’s She-Hulk “A Giant Green Porn Star,” Insults GeeksLast night, a podcast called Scriptnotes interviewed a panel of screenwriters before a live audience. The Summer Superhero Spectacular panel included Andrea Berloff (The Legend of Conan), Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (Captain America: The Winter Soldier), and David S. Goyer (Man of Steel). Podcast hosts Jon August and Craig Mazin asked the screenwriters a few questions on how they approached the genre of superheroes and mythical warriors. As expected, Goyer answered some questions but avoided giving away spoilers on his upcoming projects bringing the DC Comics Universe to live-action. But it’s the way he spoke about a Marvel Comics hero which got our attention.
• ‘X-Men: DOFP’ director Bryan Singer fans the flames of Marvel Vs Fox battleHe continues to explain why The Avengers was successful, saying, “The Avengers is a mash-up of massive single character franchises of incredibly familiar characters and Iron Man. And did I mention Iron Man? Oh, and by the way – Iron Man.”
• Godzilla (2014) — ReviewSince the human race seems to have a fascination with monsters, monsters in art, and monster movies, it is no surprise that a new Godzilla film has made its way from the cameras and computers of a studio near you, to your local theater.
• Godzilla (2014) — IMDbThe world’s most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.
• Godzilla (2014) — Rotten TomatoesWith just enough human drama to anchor the sweeping spectacle of giant monsters smashing everything in sight, Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla satisfyingly restores the franchise’s fire-breathing glory.
• Godzilla (2014) — Box Office MojoDomestic Total as of May. 20, 2014: $107,804,839 Distributor: Warner Bros.Release Date: May 16, 2014 Genre: Sci-Fi ActionRuntime: 2 hrs. 3 min. MPAA Rating: PG-13Production Budget: $160 million