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Seth “Zandrax” Zillmann and “Crazy Train” Jonathan Bolick return to the airwaves to discuss some of the news topics of the week
Mark Hamill to be in Guardians Of The Galaxy? (1:15)
Since the return of James Gunn to Guardians Of The Galaxy 3, rumors have resurfaced that Mark Hamill may be playing a character in the film. Could he be a hero? Villain? Mercenary?
Emily Bett Rickards leaving Arrow (9:30)
The actress recently announced her departure from Arrow. Shortly afterwards, it was revealed that Felicity will not be appearing in Season 8. Could this mean a return to the comic-based pairing of Green Arrow and Black Canary?
Disney recasting X-Men except Deadpool (16:00)
It had been speculated for years, but Marvel all but confirmed during C2E2 that The X-Men and Fantastic Four will be recast and rebooted for The MCU. The only exception is Ryan Reynolds will continue as Deadpool.
We did predict on Episode 225 that this would happen, because it’s common sense. Though it will likely be several years before we get the MCU Proper X-Men film.
There is the new rumor that Stan Lee cameos may be replaced by Deadpool cameos. Which may be the best option to go with.
It is also worth noting that X-Men material is already available on Disney’s site.
Here is the list of channels and studios that Disney now owns after the merger with Fox.
- Twentieth Century Fox
- Twentieth Century Fox Television
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Fox Family
- Fox Animation
- FX Productions
- FX Networks
- Fox21
- National Geographic Partners
- Fox Networks Group International
- Star India
- Fox’s part of Hulu
Batman retrospective 80th Anniversary (29:30)
At C2E2, DC Comics held a Batman 80th Anniversary Panel, in which some fun questions were asked.
The creation of Batman has its roots in the pulp crime magazines of the 30s. Several of the panelists mentioned the characters of The Shadow, The Phantom, and Green Hornet as pre-Batman inspirations.
Well, who are three out of the first four entrants in our Lesser Known Geek Hall Of Fame? The Shadow, The Phantom, and Green Hornet
Is there a favorite incarnation of Batman?
All this and more in another fun-filled edition of Geekville Radio!
Geekville Radio is yout one stop shop for discussion on science fiction TV, movies, and comics. Regular topics include Star Wars, Marvel and DC comics and movies, Arrowverse TV shows (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends Of Tomorrow) and much more!