The Usual Podcast Newsletter 006 (Patreon)

WHAT WE MAY HAVE MISSED

We do our best to extensively cover the week's pop culture news, but even with our lengthy run time we can't cover anything and everything.  This newsletter will be a fantastic opportunity for us to pass on these great stories when we can't fit them into the show.  Enjoy! 

SWTOR

STAR WARS

Star Wars: Frank Oz Doesn't Understand 'The Last Jedi' Backlash (comicbook.com)
 

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Getting a Pinball FX Pack Next Month (comicbook.com)
Star Wars: Jabba's Sail Barge From Hasbro Is One Massive Collectible (comicbook.com)
Star Wars Destiny Gets New Way Of The Force Expansion (comicbook.com)
Original Six Star Wars Soundtracks Being Remastered for May Release (comicbook.com)

Disney Tiki-Inspired Fashion Collection Arrives at Hot Topic (comicbook.com)
 

UNIVERSAL USUAL

Bozo the Clown performer Frank Avruch dies at 89 (ew.com)
Emmy-winning producer Steven Bochco dies at 74 (cnn.com)
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: Anti-apartheid campaigner dies at 81 (bbc.com)
Sammy Williams, Tony Winner in ‘A Chorus Line,’ Dies at 69 (nytimes.com)

'Wonder Woman II' Casts Pedro Pascal in Key Role (comicbook.com)

How Does 'Constantine: City of Demons' Factor Into the Arrowverse? (comicbook.com)
'Black Lightning' Renewed For Season 2 (comicbook.com)
'Legends of Tomorrow' Renewed for Season 4 (comicbook.com)
'The Flash' Renewed for Season 5 (comicbook.com)
'Arrow' Renewed for Season 7 (comicbook.com)
'Supergirl' Renewed for Season 4 (comicbook.com)

John Krasinski Would Love to Star in a 'Fantastic Four' Reboot (comicbook.com)
Which X-Men Villain is Antonio Banderas Playing in 'New Mutants'? (comicbook.com)

'Riverdale' Renewed for Season 3 (comicbook.com)
'IT' Sequel Reportedly Has Official Title (comicbook.com)
Stan Lee's Blood Allegedly Stolen by Former Business Associate (comicbook.com)

LEGO The Incredibles Coming This June, New Trailer (comicbook.com)
Monopoly Gamer: Mario Kart Edition Revealed, Now Available (comicbook.com)
'Dungeons & Dragons' Gets a New Board Game in August (comicbook.com)
'Star Trek Online' First Contact Day Event Announced (comicbook.com)

'The Sandlot' Joins the Funko Pop Family (comicbook.com)
The Westworld Gift Shop Has Official Bags, Wallets, and Jewelry (comicbook.com)
An Official LEGO 'TRON: Legacy' Light Cycle Set is Now a Reality (comicbook.com)
The 'Rick and Morty' Facehugger Rick Funko Pop Exclusive is Now Available (comicbook.com)

Scarlett Johansson Cast in Taika Waititi Movie 'Jojo Rabbit' (comicbook.com)
The Big Bang Theory casts Jerry O'Connell as Sheldon's brother (ew.com)
Tessa Thompson To Star In The New Men In Black (empireonline.com)
Tracy Morgan to Join Taraji P. Henson in What Men Want (joblo.com)

Beetlejuice Is Getting A Musical (comicbook.com)
Netflix Orders TV Series From 'Dark Knight Returns' Writer Frank Miller (comicbook.com)
Stephen King's 'The Stand' Limited Series Reportedly Still Being Developed (comicbook.com)
'Predator' Director Debunks Rumors, Reveals Trailer Release Date (comicbook.com)

Chris Carter Claims "It's Anyone's Guess" to More 'The X-Files' (comicbook.com)
‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Star Rachel Bloom Says Show Will End With Season 4 (variety.com)
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