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Tilly & AI | Gunn + DC - 2 Batman Dilemma | Mando + Grogu - Star Wars On Life Support - (Ep. 164)

Send us a textIn this episode, we break down why DC's new Batman direction under James Gunn might be doomed before it starts, how the Mando & Grogu movie signals the fall of Star Wars as we know it, and why Tilly Norwood's AI-generated performance is a glimpse into Hollywood's dystopian future.What we cover:Gunn's 99 Batman problems and why "The Brave and the Bold" is already in troubleThe Mando/Grogu movie: proof that Star Wars has run out of ideasTilly Norwood and AI: when actors become digital puppetsTimestamps:00:00 – AI Actress Tilly Norwood and Hollywood’s reaction03:40 – SAG-AFTRA backlash and “dehumanizing” debate07:15 – Sora 2 video tech and creators using AI in production10:00 – Using AI for indie proof-of-concept films13:00 – Can AI ever match human empathy and storytelling?16:30 – The soul of art vs. technical perfection21:10 – Transition to DC and James Gunn’s Batman23:20 – Two Batmen problem: Gunn vs. Reeves universes27:50 – Tone confusion and Gunn’s creative control33:20 – Casting talk: who should be the new Batman45:50 – The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer discussion47:10 – Disney+ price hike backlash51:00 – Star Wars creative stagnation and Filoni criticism55:00 – The “Force as yoga” controversy58:30 – Final thoughts on Star Wars, creativity, and storytelling1:00:10 – Outro and socials#JamesGunn #Batman #TheBraveAndTheBold #DCU #StarWars #TheMandalorian #MandoAndGrogu #Grogu #TillyNorwood #AIActors #Hollywood #DCComics #BatmanMovie #DisneyStarWars #SuperheroMovies #ComicBookMovies #CourtOfLore #MovieAnalysis #FilmCriticism #Superman #AI #DigitalActors #HollywoodAI #dcuniverse This is Court of Lore - where we tell you the real deal on your favorite made up shit.Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or Stitcher.And if you want to be friends, check us out on X.com

Paramount & Netflix Circle Warner Bros: What Happens to DC? The DCU And James Gunn? (Ep. 163)

Send us a textWarner Bros Discovery is facing takeover bids from both Paramount and Netflix. DC's future hangs in the balance, and James Gunn's position as CEO might not survive the acquisition. We break down why this is happening now, what properties are actually on the table, and some controversial takes about recent DC projects that might be making executives nervous.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:43 - Paramount & Skydance's takeover bid1:56 - Why now? Warner Bros' financial situation4:41 - Netflix vs Paramount: Who's the better buyer?7:34 - Superman's box office performance breakdown14:20 - Does James Gunn survive a takeover?15:57 - The Peacemaker tone problem21:28 - Will Supergirl and Clayface determine Gunn's fate?24:01 - The divided DC fandom26:56 - Batman: The make-or-break project29:39 - What DC projects are we actually excited for?35:11 - Lanterns: True Detective meets Green Lantern38:10 - Why The Batman should have been a mysteryFollow us:Instagram: @courtoflorehqTikTok: @courtoflorehqX/Twitter: @courtoflorehq#DC #DCU #JamesGunn #WarnerBros #Paramount #Netflix #Superman #Batman #WonderWoman #Peacemaker #DCComics #ComicBooks #Hollywood #Mergers #Acquisitions #GreenLantern #Lanterns #MattReeves #TheBatman #CourtOfLoreWant to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or Stitcher.And if you want to be friends, check us out on X.com

The Ultimate MCU X-Men Pitch You Need to Hear - Story Pitch, Casting, and more - (Ep. 162)

Send us a textFrank and Rich tackle Marvel's biggest challenge: bringing the X-Men into the MCU. With Jake Schreier directing, we break down what needs to happen for this franchise to succeed.In this episode, you'll hear our controversial casting choices, discover our theory for mutant origins that could change everything, and find out why we think we cracked the perfect villain approach. Plus, we settle the biggest debate in X-Men fandom once and for all.From personal origin stories to why this single movie will determine Marvel's entire future, this is the comprehensive X-Men discussion that covers casting, story structure, and franchise strategy.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction & Director Discussion06:05 Our X-Men Origin Stories 12:53 Character Selection Debate 22:21 Dream Casting Breakdown 35:57 MCU Integration Theories 52:19 Villain Concepts & Story Structure 1:08:16 The Stakes for Marvel's FutureWant to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or Stitcher.And if you want to be friends, check us out on X.com

"Hollywood, We Have A Problem" - Marvel, DC, and all of HOLLYWOOD is on THIN ICE (Ep. 161)

Send us a text Hollywood is dying and everyone's pretending it's fine. We break down the real numbers behind the box office collapse, expose Disney's content greed that killed Marvel's magic, and reveal why the casual audience isn't coming back. From Marvel's COVID betrayal to the death of movie stars - this is the brutal truth about entertainment's spiral into irrelevance.Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or Stitcher.And if you want to be friends, check us out on X.com

Galactus Eats Planets, Fantastic Four - First Steps: Fed Our Souls - Review (Ep. 160)

Send us a textRich and Frank dive deep into Fantastic Four: First Steps, exploring what makes this the best MCU film in years. From Matt Shakman's reverence for Jack Kirby to Pedro Pascal's nuanced Reed Richards, we break down the character work, production design, and storytelling choices that make this Marvel's return to form.🔥 What We Cover:Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards and what every other F4 movie has missed about his characterThe film's gorgeous retro-futuristic world buildingWhy Galactus should be oddly relatable to all of usSilver Surfer's elemental connection with Johnny StormVanessa Kirby and her transformative presence in this filmHow the film honors Jack Kirby's legacyCultural representation and comic book heritageProduction design that feels like a characterWhy this works as both a superhero film and family story#FantasticFour #Marvel #MCU #FilmAnalysis #marvelstudios #pedropascal #vanessakirby #comicbookmoviesWant to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or Stitcher.And if you want to be friends, check us out on X.com