Welcome to the last CBO of 2011!  Discussed in the episode:

The Cabin in the Woods

Anne McCaffrey

David Eick's new AMC show

Homeland coming to Channel 4

Gary Oldman discussed Batman 4

Non-Marvel Marvel films

For the main feature Scott spoke with the writer and creator of The Vessel of Terror a fantastic new graphic novel from Markosia.

Remember our current book club selection (to be discussed in February) is The Emperors Knife by Mazarkis Williams.  CBO will be back in the new year, happy holidays!

In this episode of the book club we talk about Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Scott and Steve discuss the main themes of the book and focus on aspects of the story including the Battle School, Ender's transformation, manipulation, his siblings and also the comic book adaptation by Marvel Comics. The book has been optioned for a movie and now it seems as if it is moving ahead into production which we also touch on briefly and how we think it will compare to the book and comic book. Make sure you pick up a copy of the next book club selection which is The Emperor's Knife by Mazarkis Williams from Joe Fletcher Books. We will be talking about this book on Saturday Feb 18th during a live 24 hour podcast and listeners will have the ability to join the discussion during this special episode.

Scott and Steve kick off with the usual news - and it's not all good!  After that they take a look at some of the very best non-genre shows out there and discuss some of their biig TV highlights of the last 20 years.

Remember that the next episode in two weeks time is the book club discussion of 'Enders Game' by Orson Scott Card.  If you've read it then be sure to get your feedback in to any of the usual places.

News:

DC Universe Online

DC New 52 Trade Policy

Snow White and the Huntsman

Marvel digital download codes

SyFy's new development slate

In this episode we start with a longer news and reviews section than usual before getting on to our main. Just a quick reminder of our current book club selection. We're discussing Ender's Game on Monday 28th November, so send in your feedback via the forums or email before then, and also send in suggestions for the next book club selection.

In the news section we discuss the increasing number of comic book conventions in the UK and new conventions already planned for 2012. We talk about new movies, forthcoming comic book movies and some planned sequels in movies and comic books.

For our main feature we interview independent comic book creator Terry Moore who is the creator, writer and artist of series including Strangers in Paradise, Echo and the new ongoing series Rachel Rising. Terry discusses the possibility of plans for something new from SIP, we look back at Echo and look ahead to what is to come with Rachel Rising.

Get ready to do the time-warp as Scott and Steve talk about some of their favourite time travel TV shows and movies!  Remember our current book club selection is Enders Game by Orson Scott Card.  You have plenty of time to pick up a copy and tell us what you think.

This weeks news:

Raise money for charity whilst buying comics

Punisher comes to TV

Vertigo goes day and date

BSG Movie

Misfits remake

Mark Millar - a one man industry

Much Ado About Joss Whedon

In the epic 125th episode Scott and Steve kick off with the usual mix of comic book, movie, TV and geek culture news. They discuss amongst other things, some of the comic book news coming out of the recent New York Comic Con, the return of some favourite TV shows and some exciting movies that are in development.

For the main feature we discuss TV shows that went on for too long, those were past their prime and yet they kept going and they outlived their welcome. This is the episode where we stop being so positive for once.

In this episode of the book club we discuss Horns by Joe Hill.  The book follows the transformation of Ig whilst exploring his past and the murder of Merrin for which he was blamed, but never convicted.

Our next book club selection is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.  We will be discussing the book on Monday 28th November 2011 so be sure to get your comments in.  Contact information is available at the end of the show as usual.

In this episode Scott and Steve kick off with a mix of TV, comics and movie news. They discuss the continuing juggernaut that is DC comics 52 relaunch of all their ongoing titles and how they have found it so far.

For the main feature there is an interview with comics and TV writer, Jay Faerber. We discuss his new ongoing series from Image comics, Near Death. Issue 1 was released on Wed 21st September and we also discuss how he got started in comics and his recent TV work as a staff writer on the new TV show, Ringer.

In this episode we kick off with a quick reminder about our current Book Club selection which is Horns by Joe Hill from Gollancz. We will be speaking about this on Monday October 3rd, so you need to get your feedback in before 30th September. The comic book news this week, as it has for the last few, has been dominated by the new DC 52 relaunch, and we spend a little time talking about our impressions of the comic books released so far. We also discuss some TV, computer game and movie news.

For our main feature we discuss TV shows that were cut short before they had a real chance to flourish. A lot of shows are cancelled early, but how many of them were really decent and how many of them deserved a second or third series. Scott and Steve offer their suggestions and there are quite a few surprises.

After the usual News and Reviews Scott and Steve settle down to challenge each other to check out some new comics.  Who will win in the eternal struggle to persuade each other, and you, to pick up their new favourite comics at the moment.  Tune in to find out!