The Concession Stand

Lots of big news happening in TV this week, seeing up's and down's, cancellations and renewals. While Brooklyn Nine-Nine got most of the spotlight, there was a myriad of other shows rustling about.  This week, we wanted to cover the lifecycle of a television show, and some of the inner-workings you might not be aware of when it comes to how TV gets made! Later in the show, we’ll talk about our thoughts on the new Predator trailer, an exciting new Star Wars live-action TV show is in the works, and one of our favorite movie franchises will become a most excellent trilogy! MERCH: orbitaljigsaw.com/store PATREON: Patreon.com/ConcessionStand Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

Avengers: Infinity War broke a BAJILLION dollars in record time, ELEVEN DAYS, and that got us thinking ... Disney is kinda running the world now when it comes to entertainment, but we don’t often hear their name associated with properties you’d expect, like Marvel or Lucasfilm. Of course, we know this, and a lot of movie fans “know” this, but is it fair to assume that the general movie-going populace does?  We don’t think so ... they’re just going to the movies on a Friday night to see the thing they’ve been seeing commercials for that looks cool. In this episode, we break down how Disney has become so dominant in the entertainment marketplace, and the side effects this has on consumers as well as the entire industry itself! Enjoy! SPECIAL FEATURE: Thank you to ArchyJ, aka "TheSnakeCharmer," for making this amazing theme arrangement! Be sure and check out her YouTube channel for other fantastic bagpipe arrangements of popular themes like Pirates of the Caribbean and Game of Thrones! MERCH: Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store PATREON: Patreon.com/ConcessionStand Facebook: fb.com/OfficialConcessionStand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

Nick & Andy break down and review Avengers: Infinity War!  This is one of our special BONUS review episodes where we break down a big release and give a spoiler-filled take on it. ******MAJOR SPOILERS****** What worked? What didn't work? Where do we go from here? Be sure to check out the companion episode #63 going over all of the Infinity Stones and the Official Concession Stand order in which we think you should watch all 18 previous films in the MCU and why we believe that is the best order! Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store! We would love to bring you additional content such as long-form reviews, special episodes, and much more!  To do so, we need your help, so head over to Patreon.com/ConcessionStand and throw a couple of bucks in the Tip Jar, sign up to Skype Chat with us, or do your very own Stone Cold salute! Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

Avengers: Infinity War is coming out this weekend, and as we thought more about it, we never really paid attention to [or were given any reason to care] the Infinity Stones (Gems in the comics), where they were, or why they mattered in the grand scheme of things. So what we wanted to do in this episode was give you a run down of the Official Concession Stand order of the films, as we think you should see them, and along the way track the discovery and relevance of the stones as they apply to the upcoming film, and why you need to know about this to truly enjoy the “marvel” (tee hee) of what they have accomplished through three phases and 18 movies of the MCU in the last 10 years. As promised in the episode, here is our official Concession Stand order of all 18 films how we believe they should be viewed ... Capt America: First Avenger Iron Man Iron Man 2 Incredible Hulk Thor Avengers Thor Dark World Guardians Guardians 2 Iron Man 3 Capt America: Winter Soldier Avengers 2: Ultron Ant-Man Capt America: Civil War Black Panther Spider-Man Homecoming Doctor Strange Thor Ragnarok ...and there you have it! Let us know what you think!  Did we get it right? What did we miss? Share your opinions with us in the comments below, or come find us on Twitter @ConcessionStand! Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store! We would love to bring you additional content such as long-form reviews, special episodes, and much more!  To do so, we need your help, so head over to Patreon.com/ConcessionStand and throw a couple of bucks in the Tip Jar, sign up to Skype Chat with us, or do your very own Stone Cold salute! Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

Rampage, the latest giant action movie with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is based on a video game but we feel it falls into a much more important genre: The Disaster Movie.   The disaster movie was a huge and surprising success in the 1970s, made a resurgence throughout the 90s and now we’re excited that they seem to be making a bit of a comeback.  In this episode, we’re going to give you a bit of a history lesson of the disaster movie, list some of our favorites, and and try and figure out what makes them so popular. Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store! We would love to bring you additional content such as long-form reviews, special episodes, and much more!  To do so, we need your help, so head over to Patreon.com/ConcessionStand and throw a couple of bucks in the Tip Jar, sign up to Skype Chat with us, or do your very own Stone Cold salute! Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

Nick & Andy give their spoilerific review of Steven Speilberg's latest pop culture masterpiece, READY PLAYER ONE! Enjoy! Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store! We would love to bring you additional content such as long-form reviews, special episodes, and much more!  To do so, we need your help, so head over to Patreon.com/ConcessionStand and throw a couple of bucks in the Tip Jar, sign up to Skype Chat with us, or do your very own Stone Cold salute! Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

Surprise!  We told you we'd be back! This week, after much swirling controversy surrounding Netflix, the Oscars, and comments made by several A-List directors, we thought it apropos to weigh-in ourselves on what should and should-not qualify a film for the ability to be nominated for an Oscar. Be sure to also check out our special bonus review Episode #61 of READY PLAYER ONE! Come on over and hang out with us, let us know your thoughts on the show on iTunes, and if you like what we’re doing, head on over to Patreon.com/concessionstand and throw a couple bucks in the Tip Jar or sign up to do your very own Stone Cold Salute on an upcoming episode! Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

MERCY CHRISTMAS has made its official VOD debut, and we have the director of the film Ryan Nelson in the Concession Stand studio to talk about his journey as an independent filmmaker, and some intricacies of the making of the film that are sure to whet the appetites of horror/dark comedy fans and industry practitioners alike! Enjoy! As we close out 2017, and due to some hardcore work requirements here in Hollywood and new projects to launch, we have decided to take a break from the show for a few months, with an eye on returning full time around March.  But don't unsubscribe because we're going to pop-in from time to time to surprise you with some updates as we can!  A hearty THANK YOU and Happy Holidays to all of you for the last 18 months of loyal listenership, and we'll be back soon! Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store! We would love to bring you additional content such as long-form reviews, special episodes, and much more!  To do so, we need your help, so head over to Patreon.com/ConcessionStand and throw a couple of bucks in the Tip Jar, sign up to Skype Chat with us, or do your very own Stone Cold salute! Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has officially arrived!  Nick & Andy give their spoiler-filled full analysis of the latest installment of the Skywalker saga! What worked, what didn't, and our thoughts on where things go from here with Episode IX! Hopefully it goes without saying that you shouldn't listen to this without seeing the movie, as we basically spoil everything!  At your own risk, venture forth, you must! Enjoy! Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store! We would love to bring you additional content such as long-form reviews, special episodes, and much more!  To do so, we need your help, so head over to Patreon.com/ConcessionStand and throw a couple of bucks in the Tip Jar, sign up to Skype Chat with us, or do your very own Stone Cold salute! Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]

Are we reaching the end of some of the biggest film franchises out there?  If so, are we upset about it? Nick & Andy roundtable about the current slate of Franchises, how long they've been going on for, and what the industry looks like next! Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store! We would love to bring you additional content such as long-form reviews, special episodes, and much more!  To do so, we need your help, so head over to Patreon.com/ConcessionStand and throw a couple of bucks in the Tip Jar, sign up to Skype Chat with us, or do your very own Stone Cold salute! Facebook: The Concession Stand Twitter: @ConcessionStand Email: [email protected]