From what I've gathered TR-8R is actually FN-2199 also called "Nines" and was part of Fin's 4-man squad he was trained with and that's why he was so mad at Fin for being a traitor. Also part of Fin's squad was a fuck up nicknamed "Slips" who Fin was constantly having to take care of who was the stormtrooper who was killed and left the bloody handprint on Fin's mask which fucked Fin up big time.
+Non Serviam i like this aswel, or that he is the Squad "Whip" who saw fin break when the other trooper died and also not fire at the villagers. reported to phazma. job done. goes on next mission to see fin applecore the last member of his original squad leaving only the "Whip"
+Non Serviam I've come to the conclusion that in order to fully appreciate Star Wars, one has to regard the movies as just a short glimpse into the universe, since everything is so much richer, more developed when reading all the surrounding material
RP Evans Kevin wrote one of the best GA arcs ever. Apparently Marc Guggenheim didn't seem too excited about the possibility of Kevin directing an episode of Arrow judging from one interview. Or maybe he just thought Kevin wouldn't be interested for some reason or Marc had other things on his mind at the time so he gave a short answer. Who knows? It's mostly just a running joke at this point.
Hi guys, what you said about the rising tide of DC and Marvel's friendly competition really resonated with me. The very act of competing draws attention to both companies, creates a conversation (are you a DC or Marvel fan), there's suddenly a look-in audience of non-fans who go like, "I don't know what this is, but I want to belong, so I'll watch." It's like band rivalries like Oasis vs. Blur where both ended up selling more records than they would alone.
Marc Bernardin was on point in this episode. I loved his "USS FALCON Death Star Trek" t-shirt for starters, the idea of James Earl Jones in Black Panther was inspired but the best bit for me was referencing Laurence Olivier as Zeus working in MARVEL placing pieces on the board.
I look forward to watching your flash episodes. There’s so much content out there I can’t keep up with everything that’s why I haven’t watched them yet. I am the biggest Kevin Smith fan.
Can't wait to see your episode of The Flash. So, when Bluntman and Chronic get to Earth 1 from Earth 420, are they and Barry going to team up to stop the doppelgangers Trickster and Cock Knocker?
Why aren't these released on the audio podcast on the same schedule? I only get a chance to enjoy the 'cast on my drive to work. I usually rely on FMoB to keep me updated on the latest highlights in genre news since I don't otherwise have the time to keep current. By the time these hit iTunes as audio digests I feel a little behind because the content is already a few days old. I'd love to be able to hear these a few times a week in 30-60 minute doses, in-line with the YT release schedule.
In the tie-in comic for TFA, TR-8R and Finn were apparently in the same training squadron together and his nickname is "Nines", so that would explain his anger in his screaming of "Traitor". Because they trained together.
The Marvel Captain America special and Agent Carter are on ABC starting Tuesday, January 19 starting at 8. CW brings back Flash followed by their DC Legends and Dawn of Justice special. Same night. Thank goodness for DVRs.
Matt Key is the man, met him at comic con. Cant wait to be schooled over the next year as Dr. Strange nears! Congrats on the Flash Kev! Love your passion for that show. And that show rocks btw!
Fun note. Most likely, that Storm Trooper with the baton is either Zero or Nines, one of Finn's former 4 man squad. Another fun note, the storm trooper that died in the beginning and rubs blood on Finn's helmet is most likely Slip, the other member of that squad.
Kev Smith has always been inspirational. Speeches like the one at the end of this video and some of the stuff he has said on his podcasts and Q&A's has inspired me to do my own podcast and a kickstarter comic book. Thanks Kev! Looking forward to his Flash episode and Yoga Hosers.
Your show is the high point of my night. You guy's give me sold entertainment then I suddenly realize I'm still at work and have 7 more hours of this shit. Anyway love the show and can't wait for the Flash episode!
I seem to remember Ernie Hudson being cast as T'Chaka. Maybe James Earl Jones could be one of his top advisors, or perhaps his father, T'Challa's grandfather.
I agree Kevin! "More of this!" I don't know who the nerd is that has the magic lamp but keep rubbing! X-Files! Civil War! Batman v Superman! Star Wars! Daredevil! This is the best time to be a fan!!
I know it's been written out of continuity but in the expanded universe Han Solo was a storm Trooper. It's possible he could be written back into it through the Han Solo backstory movie.
Wonder what Kevin and Marc will have to say about the rumor of 35 minutes cut out of The Force Awakens. And I wondered where all the actual story went. To the cutting room floor, apparently.
Fuckit. I love your advice! I listen to Fatman on Batman and I realise I went 80% of the way in many forms of art. Drawing, photography, music degree, aranging and I never made a final push on anything because I live in a country with less of those options. But Kevin says GET OUT THERE! DO IT! and I think okay. Cool. Even if I just get a small audience out of it and no financial gain it's still great!
Hey Kevin and Mark give a look to Jedi Council from collider videos, they go indepth on Star Wars stuff, the TR-8R character has its own figure, and official name now. As well as more story from official sources.
+PrAnKsTaTV Hardcore star wars fans are those who like prequels,OT,read expanded universe,decode George Lucas personality behind it and knows all symbolism and meanings behind Star Wars,not nostalgia driven nerds who like only OG trilogy because they were better movies.For Star Wars fan,its more than movie.I cant believe how Hardcore fan can love this reboot,Mary sue-Rey,stupid reunion of old characters for sake of Reunion,leaving movie with cliffhanger,unnecesarry jokes,another Deathstar,no spirituality and message behind movie.Very few new things.Kylo Ren saved this movie for me,He sets up family drama of Skywalkers,continue story of Vaders search for immortality/Plagueis and help this cashcow sequel trilogy to actually makes sense.
+The RED Samurai If you're like me, ya gotta be in the right mood for a Star Wars movie. I've only seen this one once, and I enjoyed it. But I'll probably enjoy it more another time.
+Gaming in HD - My Name is Daniel I thought at one point he said it was a DC exsulive......must have herd worng sorry I know its filmed around a week ahead of when its showen and i know DC does web shows like this well whatever still ove the show sorry if i was worng >.
The fan service thing is interesting because I never see it as "fan service", I see it as being loyal to the source material. Its how Marvel has been so successful and any missteps they have made is because they have strayed from the source material. These stories and characters have been around for decades, putting them on film or tv should not be difficult. You take the core concepts, whats important to the characters, adapt storylines with alterations and film it. These characters and stories have survived and are loved because they are good, they are interesting, they are exciting. Why change anything? When you do you get the Hobbit or Transformers or any other poor adaptations. Its not fan service, its logic.
As cool as James Earl Jones would be as T'Chaka, I'd love for Idris Elba to play him, as T'Chaka died pretty young, so T'Challa can communicate with him whilst getting in touch with the previous Black Panthers. Like Force ghosts.
cant wait to see your epp of the flash. You should have them talk about Barry taking down king shark with a case of salsa lol that's free, use that shit.
Idk about their riff about the "anti-lightsaber" baton. In the jedi apprentice books that i read and probably numerous other works in the star wars universe they have vibro weapons or something else along those lines" Difference enforcement groups have vibro-spears that are kind of like rudimentary lightsabers. Also there is a youtube video where someone explains the history of the lightsaber and there was a prototype version that was just a sword covered in crackling energy.
Will you read and review Star Wars "Lost Stars"? The "traitor" comment makes a lot more sense afterwards. Not because of specific characters, just in terms of understanding stormtrooper psychology. Also, "Lost Stars" is incredible.
I'm enjoying the youtube version of Fatman on Batman but I do miss the deep dives into each other's nerdiness from the fatcave. This episode is close to a happy medium. I just want to hear Marc take sh*t apart. :)
From what I've gathered TR-8R is actually FN-2199 also called "Nines" and was part of Fin's 4-man squad he was trained with and that's why he was so mad at Fin for being a traitor. Also part of Fin's squad was a fuck up nicknamed "Slips" who Fin was constantly having to take care of who was the stormtrooper who was killed and left the bloody handprint on Fin's mask which fucked Fin up big time.
+Non Serviam
This. Nines is a lot cooler than than calling the traitor-thrashing stormtrooper "traitor" himself.
+Non Serviam i like this aswel, or that he is the Squad "Whip" who saw fin break when the other trooper died and also not fire at the villagers. reported to phazma. job done. goes on next mission to see fin applecore the last member of his original squad leaving only the "Whip"
The book is called Star Wars: Before the Awakening. It features short back stories for Finn, Rey and Poe.
Emit Poe
sweet! cheers ill check it out. i obviously hide myself away too well from spoilers before seeing TFA
+Non Serviam I've come to the conclusion that in order to fully appreciate Star Wars, one has to regard the movies as just a short glimpse into the universe, since everything is so much richer, more developed when reading all the surrounding material
congrats on the flash gig man, looking forward to checking your episode out!
+AshesAriseTW Hope you get the return of King Shark Kevin, that would be awesome.
+RP Evans Affleck could play the Shark
+AshesAriseTW This is truly awesome and a great gift for all the fans. Have to ask though, how long before Kevin Smith *is* working on Arrow?
Tosh Omni Didn't he write the GA comic for a while?
RP Evans Kevin wrote one of the best GA arcs ever. Apparently Marc Guggenheim didn't seem too excited about the possibility of Kevin directing an episode of Arrow judging from one interview. Or maybe he just thought Kevin wouldn't be interested for some reason or Marc had other things on his mind at the time so he gave a short answer. Who knows? It's mostly just a running joke at this point.
Hi guys, what you said about the rising tide of DC and Marvel's friendly competition really resonated with me.
The very act of competing draws attention to both companies, creates a conversation (are you a DC or Marvel fan), there's suddenly a look-in audience of non-fans who go like, "I don't know what this is, but I want to belong, so I'll watch."
It's like band rivalries like Oasis vs. Blur where both ended up selling more records than they would alone.
Marc should start a show about Kevin called Black Man on Fat Man
Ted Kord I wrote a gay porn called that.
Use my titles and I’ll see you in court.
31:46 "You gotta think theres just salmon ladders all over that f'n city." I just died laughing.
Marc Bernardin was on point in this episode. I loved his "USS FALCON Death Star Trek" t-shirt for starters, the idea of James Earl Jones in Black Panther was inspired but the best bit for me was referencing Laurence Olivier as Zeus working in MARVEL placing pieces on the board.
thanks for the time stamps on the talking points. always appreciate that.
I look forward to watching your flash episodes. There’s so much content out there I can’t keep up with everything that’s why I haven’t watched them yet. I am the biggest Kevin Smith fan.
Anyone else notice the video freezing at 20:25 up to 20:38, and jumping ahead a bit?
Can't wait to see your episode of The Flash.
So, when Bluntman and Chronic get to Earth 1 from Earth 420, are they and Barry going to team up to stop the doppelgangers Trickster and Cock Knocker?
+Craig Goetsch You know what? That is the most incredible idea I've ever heard. I'll take any excuse for me to get a double dose of Mark Hamill.
Yes I agree @kevinsmith make that!
How can you dislike? It's Kevin Smith!
Why aren't these released on the audio podcast on the same schedule? I only get a chance to enjoy the 'cast on my drive to work. I usually rely on FMoB to keep me updated on the latest highlights in genre news since I don't otherwise have the time to keep current. By the time these hit iTunes as audio digests I feel a little behind because the content is already a few days old. I'd love to be able to hear these a few times a week in 30-60 minute doses, in-line with the YT release schedule.
Um... for Daredevil I am pretty sure the date they announced was 3-18-16......
I can't wait to see GR-8R in the next Star Wars.
Got damn this show is great.
Ey thanks for the advice at the end there, it really hit home for me no joke. Much obliged man.
In the tie-in comic for TFA, TR-8R and Finn were apparently in the same training squadron together and his nickname is "Nines", so that would explain his anger in his screaming of "Traitor". Because they trained together.
They're getting better and better with each episode.
the little dance they did in the opener is funny as hell.
The Marvel Captain America special and Agent Carter are on ABC starting Tuesday, January 19 starting at 8. CW brings back Flash followed by their DC Legends and Dawn of Justice special. Same night. Thank goodness for DVRs.
Not sure if it's just me, but the audio doesn't sound like it's being processed right for any of these videos.
i love this format you 2 are awesome haven't missed an episode
quickly becoming my favorite UA-cam show
No retraction about the Hilary step error from last episode?
Matt Key is the man, met him at comic con. Cant wait to be schooled over the next year as Dr. Strange nears! Congrats on the Flash Kev! Love your passion for that show. And that show rocks btw!
Can the next Black Panther film just be T'Challa beating up Sylvester Stallone?
Fun note. Most likely, that Storm Trooper with the baton is either Zero or Nines, one of Finn's former 4 man squad. Another fun note, the storm trooper that died in the beginning and rubs blood on Finn's helmet is most likely Slip, the other member of that squad.
How do i get one of those Yoga Hosers comics?
"Teras Kasi" was a starwars Galaxies unarmed martial art to deal with jedi was awesome fun
13:29 A half gallon of milk just appears out of no where.
Is the tr-8r weapon a vibro blade?
keep doing what you do Kevin and Matt. if you put one out everyday id still watch. keep it going strong
Love both of you. Was super happy when I learned Kevin is directing an episode of The Flash.
13:30 what the milk? from outta nowhere!
So looking forward to seeing yoga hoser keep doing what your doing Kevin smith
2019 and i miss this the most
Another Great show from our Favorite Uncles Kevin and Marc :)
Great stuff as always. On a side note does anyone know where Marc got his shirt? ;-)
addicted to this show so much keep it going guys
Yo bro! If I go down to New Jersey, will you be there?
the strange thing isnt that you still talking about star wars,the strange thing is that i still like the show and i cant get enough!!!
Kev Smith has always been inspirational. Speeches like the one at the end of this video and some of the stuff he has said on his podcasts and Q&A's has inspired me to do my own podcast and a kickstarter comic book. Thanks Kev! Looking forward to his Flash episode and Yoga Hosers.
just wish the podcast went up the next day so i had something everyday at work to listen to
Your show is the high point of my night. You guy's give me sold entertainment then I suddenly realize I'm still at work and have 7 more hours of this shit. Anyway love the show and can't wait for the Flash episode!
I seem to remember Ernie Hudson being cast as T'Chaka. Maybe James Earl Jones could be one of his top advisors, or perhaps his father, T'Challa's grandfather.
I love the Michael Bay Transformers Adult Swim behind the scenes look at Transformers 5 script meetings.
Forget T'Chaka, James Earl Jones should be the voice of the great Panther Spirit of Wakanada, that gives T'Challa his powers.
kevin smith just sitting down, sucking down a half gallon of milk............like a boss.
You two have amazing chemistry. Also have so great news.
when will we see a trailer for yoga hosers?!?!
James Earl Jones as the voice of Martian Manhunter - you're welcome, Kev and Marc!
"Steer into the Niche" = Gold.
I love Kevin's advice!
I agree Kevin! "More of this!" I don't know who the nerd is that has the magic lamp but keep rubbing! X-Files! Civil War! Batman v Superman! Star Wars! Daredevil! This is the best time to be a fan!!
I know it's been written out of continuity but in the expanded universe Han Solo was a storm Trooper. It's possible he could be written back into it through the Han Solo backstory movie.
is there going to be a commentary for Batman Begins?
love how kevin keeps talking about TFA
Wonder what Kevin and Marc will have to say about the rumor of 35 minutes cut out of The Force Awakens. And I wondered where all the actual story went. To the cutting room floor, apparently.
That riot gear stormtrooper's name is FN-2199, nicknamed "Nines".
@kevin smith your #1 pick was inside out
Another awesome video, you guys make me laugh, and trust me that's not easy to do
like the jersey mr smith, what happened to the intro my girl laughs when you say dirty turkey
Fuckit. I love your advice! I listen to Fatman on Batman and I realise I went 80% of the way in many forms of art. Drawing, photography, music degree, aranging and I never made a final push on anything because I live in a country with less of those options. But Kevin says GET OUT THERE! DO IT! and I think okay. Cool. Even if I just get a small audience out of it and no financial gain it's still great!
Hey Kevin and Mark give a look to Jedi Council from collider videos, they go indepth on Star Wars stuff, the TR-8R character has its own figure, and official name now. As well as more story from official sources.
Cant wait to watch your flash episode!
Is it ok to say that Star Wars was just ok, not great not terrible but a just a fun time
+The RED Samurai yes, you are allowed to just like something.
+PrAnKsTaTV Hardcore star wars fans are those who like prequels,OT,read expanded universe,decode George Lucas personality behind it and knows all symbolism and meanings behind Star Wars,not nostalgia driven nerds who like only OG trilogy because they were better movies.For Star Wars fan,its more than movie.I cant believe how Hardcore fan can love this reboot,Mary sue-Rey,stupid reunion of old characters for sake of Reunion,leaving movie with cliffhanger,unnecesarry jokes,another Deathstar,no spirituality and message behind movie.Very few new things.Kylo Ren saved this movie for me,He sets up family drama of Skywalkers,continue story of Vaders search for immortality/Plagueis and help this cashcow sequel trilogy to actually makes sense.
+GreatSage real fans realize that a bad movie is a bad movie aka the prequels
+The RED Samurai If you're like me, ya gotta be in the right mood for a Star Wars movie. I've only seen this one once, and I enjoyed it. But I'll probably enjoy it more another time.
Kevin is secretly directing the show is hilarious. go to two shot . go to one shot lol
Kevin, you guys have any scoop on the Deadpool movie?
Congrats Kevin Smith on directing an episode of Flash
Wasn't Ernie Hudson cast already as T'Chaka? I'm pretty sure that was confirmed by Heroic Hollywood
Kevin The whole Batman Daredevil thing is old news, it Was Already announced Daredevil will be coming out on the 18th of March
+The RED Samurai the show is recorded about a week before we see it on youtube cause its a dc exslucive show so it is releast a week late on youtube.
+AnimeFreak What's a dc exclusive show?
+bryanee83 DC have web shows like this
+Gaming in HD - My Name is Daniel I thought at one point he said it was a DC exsulive......must have herd worng sorry I know its filmed around a week ahead of when its showen and i know DC does web shows like this well whatever still ove the show sorry if i was worng >.
+Gaming in HD - My Name is Daniel yeah when you've been on the internet for awhile you learn to appoligise for every thing cause well internet.....:)
congrats on the flash gig
James Earl Jones has recently been voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars Rebels.
i love that the ad before was off visine. eye drops for your red eyes Kev
The fan service thing is interesting because I never see it as "fan service", I see it as being loyal to the source material. Its how Marvel has been so successful and any missteps they have made is because they have strayed from the source material. These stories and characters have been around for decades, putting them on film or tv should not be difficult. You take the core concepts, whats important to the characters, adapt storylines with alterations and film it. These characters and stories have survived and are loved because they are good, they are interesting, they are exciting. Why change anything? When you do you get the Hobbit or Transformers or any other poor adaptations. Its not fan service, its logic.
Perfect team. Now I want to get into comics!
As cool as James Earl Jones would be as T'Chaka, I'd love for Idris Elba to play him, as T'Chaka died pretty young, so T'Challa can communicate with him whilst getting in touch with the previous Black Panthers. Like Force ghosts.
TR8R name was released. It is FN-2199. He was in the same squad as Finn (FN-2187), that is why he hates Finn so much.
Did Ryan Coogler confirm that he's gonna direct Black Panther? because i cant see it anywhere on the internet.
when will you guys do a comentry track on Batman Begins
cant wait to see your epp of the flash. You should have them talk about Barry taking down king shark with a case of salsa lol that's free, use that shit.
I played the TMNT games more than I saw the cartoons you are right, I'd love to see Bebop & Rocksteady.
Marc is great, i'm so glad that FMoBM has evolved to this show.
Idk about their riff about the "anti-lightsaber" baton. In the jedi apprentice books that i read and probably numerous other works in the star wars universe they have vibro weapons or something else along those lines" Difference enforcement groups have vibro-spears that are kind of like rudimentary lightsabers. Also there is a youtube video where someone explains the history of the lightsaber and there was a prototype version that was just a sword covered in crackling energy.
I own all the tigers in the world. One of the funniest things I have heard this year.
Where else to ask then here? Is Comic Book Men cancelled or when will it return?
Will you read and review Star Wars "Lost Stars"? The "traitor" comment makes a lot more sense afterwards. Not because of specific characters, just in terms of understanding stormtrooper psychology. Also, "Lost Stars" is incredible.
You guys are fucking magical.
Hey Kev let me audition for a role in Mallbrats!
It's like getting Ang Lee to do Hulk! Oh, wait (I love that film by the way).
Disney don't have 2000AD yet though.
Netflix announced Dardevil season 2 or March 18th
Isn't James earl Jones already played the father of Black Panther in "Coming to America"?
I'm enjoying the youtube version of Fatman on Batman but I do miss the deep dives into each other's nerdiness from the fatcave. This episode is close to a happy medium. I just want to hear Marc take sh*t apart. :)
I am pretty sure that was aardvark and not a warthog
What are you guys hearing on the upcoming Preacher series? The trailer doesn't make me optimistic.
He didn't mention the Flash gig, did he?
Tr8R has been labeled FN2199 in some story and was Finns best buddy in the academy. According to some or other bunch
Stormtrooper MASTR-B8.
Handles a riot baton like a pro.
Capt. Fasma had better bring it in the next ep. I'm counting on it since Finn and Fasma have history.
You boys keep her lit