The Transformers animated series hit American TV screens 40 years ago today. This 1984 home video was taken by then-series script editor Bryce Malak and gave a sneak peek at the toys destined to be a pop-culture phenomenon.
Legendary Actor James Earl Jones Dead at 93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his distinctive voice, passed away at 93. Born in Mississippi, Jones’s illustrious career spanned seven decades, encompassing stage, television, and film appearances. His most iconic role was as the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise.
Beyond Star Wars, Jones’s portfolio includes roles such as Terence Mann in Field of Dreams, Admiral Greer in the Jack Ryan film series, and Mufasa in Disney’s animated Lion King and its live-action adaptation. He was also on the very first episode of Sesame Street, making him the first celebrity to ever appear on the children’s show. Jones holds a prestigious place among the 27 actors who have achieved EGOT status, having been honored with Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jones’s family, friends, and fans. His remarkable career leaves behind a truly unparalleled legacy.
Geekville Radio #374: RIP The Acolyte
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Lucasfilm canceled The Acolyte. While that will cause a stir in the fandom, how many people actually watched it?
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The Acolyte Canceled
Deadline broke the news that LucasFilm has canceled the controversial Star Wars series The Acolyte.
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Geekville Radio #373: The Skeleton Crew Trailer
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We got our first look at the next Star Wars TV series, Skeleton Crew. While the trailer garnered mixed results, it certainly looks different than anything we’ve seen before.
Geekville Radio #372: Batman Caped Crusader
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The latest Batman animated series, Batman: Caped Crusader, is on Amazon Prime. Is it a spiritual successor to the legendary Batman TAS?
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Superhero Sunday: Condorman (1981)
It’s Superhero Sunday here at Geekville Radio, where we bring you a feature on superhero lore. It could be a movie, comic title, hero, villain, memorabilia, etc… As usual, our goal is to educate and hopefully entertain.
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Batman: Caped Crusader Episode 10 “Savage Night” Review
It’s gang warfare in the season finale!
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Examining the Skeleton Crew Trailer
LucasFilm released the first official trailer for Skeleton Crew, the latest Star Wars Disney+ series, at D23. Some fans described sneak peeks as “Goonies in space”. Now that we have a first look, that description seems accurate.
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Batman: Caped Crusader Episode 9 “The Killer Inside Me”
Harvey Dent is on the loose and out for revenge in the penultimate episode of the season!
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