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When TV Turns into Movies

Typically whenever a television show is canceled, we tend to think that's the end for it, but more and more we see that isn’t necessarily the case. It isn’t uncommon for a show to have a semblance of a second life as a movie. This usually comes in two varieties: sometimes a show just gets a reimagined adaptation as a movie, and other times we see a show get a movie to tie up some loose ends left behind from the series or to just continue the adventures. What is it like seeing something that works so well in its original form as a tv series transition and transform itself into a film?  The panel looks at tv shows that become movies.  

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Bat-Fatigue (Or: Too Much Batman?)

Batman is unquestionably one of the most popular characters in the entire DC Universe, if not THE most popular. Ever since his creation in 1939, the character has maintained continued, uninterrupted publication, a rare occurrence in comics especially for a character over 80 years old. His enduring success has even spread beyond comics with multiple television and animation appearances and eight major hollywood films with a ninth currently in production to be released in 2022, but is there such a thing as too much Batman? Would DC be wise to tone the exposure down for Batman? What would be the effect? The panel debates whether or we've reached peak Bat-ness. 

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Friendly Neighborhood Hangouts

Everybody has a spot they frequent. A place you can go to meet with friends and chat, hang out, and plan your next hilarious scheme. Well, maybe not the scheming part, but that's the way it works in TV and movies. Fictional characters often have a regular spot; a coffee shop, a restaurant, maybe a watering hole. Whatever it may be, it provides a nice change of pace to the scenery to mix up the surroundings a little bit; but what if these places existed in the real world? Which places would you like to hang out in?  That's precisely what the panel discusses today, their favorite fictional hang outs from media that they would choose to be their spot. 

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Underrated Super Heroes and Villains

Decades ago only a rare few comic characters grew to become household names. Over the last few years, however, many more characters have grown to become favorites of fans. With the help of film and tv, more comic characters than ever have grown to become beloved pillars of pop culture, but we've still only scratched the surface. Comic books are still bursting with characters that the general public at large has yet to hear about. Afterall, not everyone can be a Spider-Man, a Wolverine, or a Batman. Today the panel discusses their favorite lesser known super heroes and villains from the world of comics.  

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Spotlight: Miller's Crossing

Few names in American cinema carry the cache of Joel and Ethan Coen: the Coen Brothers. Over their careers, they have produced critically acclaimed film after critically acclaimed film. Upon viewing their films, their genius is quite apparent, even when you look at their earliest works. Miller's Crossing, their third feature, is a masterfully made film. It shows cases phenomenal performances, a script chalk full of twists and turns, and a story that pays homage to one of the most beloved genres from Hollywood's golden age, film noir. Celebrating 30 years since its release, today the panel spotlights one of their personal favorites, Miller's Crossing.

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DC FanDome Day 2 Reactions

Day two of DC FanDome is here! The interactive fan experience that showcases all the exciting projects in comics, TV, and animation that are coming soon from DC Entertainment. Day one brought some exciting news and a few big surprises, so the panel is excited to see what is in store for day two! Come on and join the party as the panel gives their reactions to everything from DC FanDome day two! 

The Value of Shock?

For as long as there have been stories, storytellers have tried to surprise audiences with what will happen in their tales. Shock Value is a weapon in the storyteller's tool kit to keep audiences guessing and to ensure the is story unpredictable. Being surprised by a twist or development they couldn't anticipate can be some of the most gratifying moments an audience member can experience. The flip side however, is sometimes the motivation to shock viewers can backfire -- it can go too far and alienate the audience.  There's a balance storytellers have to strike, but they're always coming from a desire to create a memorable moment for the audience.  Join the panel, as they give their thoughts on shock value.

EXTRA - Thoughts on the Upcoming Animated Batman: Death in the Family

On October 13th will see the release of Batman: Death in the Family, the new interactive film produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. Brandon Vietti (Young Justice) has written and directed the "choose your own adventure" style film that is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Jim Starlin and Jim Aparo. A perfect companion piece to one of the panel's personal favorite animated movies, Batman: Under the Red Hood. The panel reviews the trailer and discusses their thoughts on Batman: Death in the Family.

Foreboding Futures and Dystopian Dimensions

Popular media is full of stories that give audiences a glimpse into what the future might possibly hold in store for their beloved characters. And other times they show what the characters' lives might have been like, in alternate dimensions, if things had been different in their current worlds. One of the reasons these speculative stories are everywhere is because of the freedom they grant creators. There is a lot to be said for the new avenues such stories can open creatively. We get to see the characters after having been through many different scenarios where they come out either built up or broken down by the choices they make. It's often a way of altering the status quo without creating lasting change for the world. Also, these stories are immensely popular; which might explain their prevalence in pop culture.  Today, the panel explores their favorite speculative future tales and alternate reality stories in all of pop culture.

DC FanDome Reactions

Virtual conventions are all the rage right now. In that spirit, DC Comics has launched DC FanDome, an interactive fan experience that will showcase all the exciting projects in-development and soon to come over at DC Entertainment. The panel sits back and combs the web for all the exciting news that is coming from Day one of DC FanDome! Come on and join the party as we discuss all things DC!