621 Django/Zorro Crossover & The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Weekly Planet Episode 621 opens with a lighthearted sponsor segment for Frontpro, a flea and tick prevention product, before diving into a vibrant mix of pop culture commentary. Hosts James and Mason kick off the episode with a critical yet affectionate review of *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, lamenting its shallow satire and diminished role for Meryl Streep, despite its self-aware tone. They pay heartfelt tribute to comic legends Jerry Conway and Len Strzezewski, whose work on characters like The Punisher and Firestorm left a lasting mark on the industry. A major highlight is the discussion of a potential *Django Zorro* crossover, fueled by a 2014 comic and revived by Sony with Brian Helgland attached—though the hosts remain skeptical without Quentin Tarantino’s involvement. The episode also critiques the cancellation of *The Authority* movie for clashing with the idealistic tone of the DCU and lambasts *Desert Warrior*, a $150M Saudi-funded film that flopped and reads more as a PR stunt than a cinematic effort. The middle segment veers into absurdist humor, dissecting the technological logic of classic cartoons like *The Flintstones* and *The Jetsons*, while clarifying that *Kangaroo Island* is a Netflix drama about family secrets, not a wildlife documentary. The hosts debate optimal viewing order for *Dune* and *Doomsday*, reflect on the myth of theater snack rules, and end with a meta-moment on the importance of finishing projects—using model kits as a metaphor for life’s unfinished tasks. The episode closes with a community-focused finale, promoting Patreon, Big Sandwich, and social media engagement, while teasing upcoming releases like *Mortal Kombat 2* and *Sheep Detectives*, including a shoutout to a listener who contributed to the visual effects of the latter.