Highlights from San Diego Comic Con, Aquaman, Jacob Banks – IP 131

San Diego Comic Con is the epicenter of genre fandom, the ‘make it or break it’ launching pad of potential box office blockbusters and the most intensely overwhelming adventure a fan of pop culture can experience. In this episode, we bring you a report straight from the convention with entertainment journalist and Editor-in-Chief at Den of Geek US- Mike Cecchini.

No matter what you’re interest- Mike has you covered with inside info and insight including:

  • His interview with the star of  Aquaman, Jason Momoa and the director of the film, James Wan
  • A report on which trailers created the biggest buzz and which he thinks are most likely to live up to the hype
  • A special ‘everything Amita wanted to know about SHAZAM! and was brave enough to ask’ history lesson
  • The latest on the Buffy reboot (guess what? Sean’s got some opinions on this one!)
  • The DCU streaming service app that is blowing our minds
  • And the groundbreaking comic books coming out this Fall

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Mike’s interview with James Wan and Jason Momoa from Aquaman

Plus in the latest installment of The Big Sell – Amita rates soul singer Jacob Banks and sells Sean a new song from an iconic diva.

Links:

Inside Pop’s Episode on the Divas Who Defined Us (Episode 67)

Jacob Banks Sings Unknown (To You) Live

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The Big Sell 30 Day Challenge 2017!

Each week on Inside Pop, hosts Amita Patel and Sean David Johnson take turns recommending something new in the world of pop culture for the other to check out in a segment called “The Big Sell”.

During the month of October, join Sean and Amita in their commitment to try one new piece of pop culture every day, for 30 days with the Big Sell 30 Day Challenge- a new song, TV episode, movie, viral video, app – anything goes!

Follow Inside Pop on Twitter (@PopInsiders) and Facebook for daily big sells and share your suggestions using #BigSell30

And of course listen to Inside Pop every Wednesday for some special Big Sells from some very special guests.

**Participation in the Big Sell 30 Day Challenge guarantees increased muscle tone, a shinier aura and a head jam packed with the very best pop culture.

Big Sell 30 Day 5: Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Hello there from Sean David Johnson! Welcome to Day 5 of the Big Sell 30 Day Challenge. We’re almost one week into our commitment to try one new piece of pop culture every day throughout the month of October. If you’re joining the #BigSell30 (and I hope you are) I hope our suggestions have helped you discover new things you love.

black-panther-coverToday my #BigSell is the comic book A Nation Under Our Feet written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and illustrated by Brian Stelfreeze. The new paperback edition collects the first six issues of the run into one volume. Coates is one of our great modern day writers and thinkers and it’s thrilling to see him lend his talents to a new interpretation of the iconic Marvel character.

If you’ve already binged your way through the first season of Marvel’s Luke Cage, Coates’ Black Panther is the perfect way to continue your Black Superhero fix.

You can hear my Big Sell in the latest episode of Inside Pop (starting at 26:20)

And check out Ta-Nehesi Coates discussing the process of writing the Black Panther comic here.

Follow Inside Pop on Twitter and Instagram @PopInsiders and don’t forget to send us your Big Sells for #BigSell30!