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Geekville Radio: Spider-Man & Justice League Trailers, Heroes & Villains FanFest

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In case you’ve been living under a rock, Sony unveiled the second Spider-Man trailer. This new trailer gives us more of a look at the plot, plus a peek at the role Tony Stark plays in Spidey’s life. Not only that wee see more of Michael Keaton’s Adrian Toomes aka The Vulture.

Not to be outdone, Warner Bros released the newest Justice League trailers which gives us Aquaman, Parademons, and Commissioner Gordon

In Netflix news, Iron Fist has become the second most watched Marvel Netflix to date. Only Luke Cage has more impressions.

“The analytics firm calculates the series earned 63.2 million ‘demand expressions’ in its first three days – that’s less than the 69 million of “Luke Cage” but ahead of both “Jessica Jones” (51m) and “Daredevil” (23m).”

In Star Wars news, the Last Jedi trailer will be released on April 14th, during Star Wars Celebration. Also, in what may be a major curve ball to fans, Han Solo’s real name may not be Han Solo.

“Iger revealed that the film, “picks up with Han Solo when he was 18 years old and takes him through when he was 24. There are a few significant things that happen in Han Solo’s life, like acquiring a certain vehicle and meeting a certain Wookiee that will happen in this film. But you will also discover how he got his name.””

Over in the Arrowverse, Season 5 villain Vigilante’s alter ego is somebody we already know. However, we may not find out who he (she?) is until Season 6.

We know who it is, but we were kind of intrigued by the idea of having a mystery that led into the next season,” Guggenheim told us at Paleyfest 2017. “We were excited at the prospect of just letting this play out for a little while longer, and it gives us something cool to do in Season 6.”

The second half of the show, Seth and Crazy Train talk more major plot reveals in the Arrowverse TV Shows, including the highly anticipated Supergirl/Flash Musical, the return of Captain Cold to Legends Of Tommorow, and Prometheus’s effect on Ollie’s psyche.

The Arrowverse talk does not end there, as Seth talks the Heroes & Villains FanFest, which had appearances by Stephen Amell, John Barrowman, David Ramsey, Charlotte Ross, Katie Cassidy, Willa Holland, Echo Kellum, Katrina Law, Robbie Amell, Caty Lotz, Brandon Routh, and Neal McDounough. If you’re a fan of any Arrow show, this is the stuff for you!

On top of that, there was an Agents Of SHIELD panel with Chloe Bennett and Brett Dalton.

Not to be outdone, Train discusses attending the South Carolina Comic-Con and the guests that were there.

All this and more in another fun-filled Geekville Radio!

Geekville Radio: Iron Fist Review

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Here are the show notes for this week’s show, the first for Spring 2017!

Batman filming delayed until next year. DC may fill the slot with another movie.

Sony has announced plans for a Venom movie. But will it be tied to The MCU?

Deborah Ann Woll confirms she will appear in The Punisher

The middle of the show is a review of Kong: Skull Island. While the review is lengthy, it is very light on spoilers. So if you’re still on the fence about seeing the movie, you can listen without too much getting revealed.

Next up is a very thorough and spoiler-filled review of Iron Fist. Does it hold up to the rest of the Marvel Netflix series? And what’s all the hubbub about anyway? The critically panned show still scored well with viewers.

The final segment of the show is dedicated to remembering the late great Chuck Berry, who passed away this week at the age of 90.

Geekville Radio: Wonder Woman Trailer

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Better late than never! This week’s Geekville Radio is here, and you can follow along with the show with these show notes

The latest Wonder Woman Trailer has been released


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Geekville Radio: Logan Review

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SNIKT!

Hugh Jackman’s brutally violent swansong as the feral mutant Wolverine has finally hit theaters. Seth and Crazy Train give lengthy, spoiler filled review of the blockbuster final Wolverine film Logan in the latter half of the show. And how it’s not only an X-Men film, but a very deep psychological film as well.

Before that, Seth and Train look at the reveal of Prometheus in last week’s episode of Arrow, as well as other Arrowverse news. In the middle of the show, they talk the latest trailers for Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, Alien Covenant, Kong, and Pirates Of The Caribbean 5.

Geekville Radio Episode 163

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More rumors coming out about the Batman, with the latest being that Ben Affleck may bow out of the role. Collider reports in the video below about the rumor, stating he’s heard from multiple sources that Affleck’s time as The Dark Knight may already be over.

Ben Affleck, make no mistake, he wants out. He doesn’t want to be Batman anymore.

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Geekville Radio: Super Bowl Commercials And More

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The biggest sporting event of the year is in the history books, as are the many commercials that air specifically during the game. Seth and Crazy Train go over five trailers in particular that caught their eye, all listed here for your convenience.


Logan


Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2


Stranger Things 2


Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales


Transformers: The Last Knight

In TV News, The Arrowverse may be getting bigger as CW is reportedly in talks for a Black Lightning show produced by Greg Berlanti.

“This is a swift turnaround for the project, which was shopped to other networks by Warner Bros. TV immediately after Fox opted not to go to pilot, with the CW emerging as the likely new home. I hear Fox brass ultimately decided that the superhero show was not a good fit into its already crowded genre drama space that includes the DC/WBTV series Gotham and Lucifer, Seth MacFarlane’s upcoming space dramedy, and two pilots: the X-Men-themed drama written by Matt Nix and The Passage; all are from 20th TV.”

Also on CW and produced by Berlanti, Riverdale had debuted and is pulling decent numbers.

On the review front, Seth and Train review the NBC sitcom Powerless with differing views. The show had modest numbers, so will it stick around? Especially since the show we got is not the show originally filmed.

“Unlike the episode that aired last night, this version of Powerless was undeniably cute. The story focused on a group of insurance agents who sincerely wanted nothing more than to help troubled people — the result of living in a city where superheroes run rampant and cause unquantifiable levels of damage — get the money they deserve. The team dynamic was apparent, and the group of genuine, caring coworkers was juxtaposed against their new boss, a typical comic book villain who only cares about getting rich, making for a promising setting.”

Marvel’s Agents Of SHIELD is back, and once again has hit the ground running. While numbers seem OK, the reception has been very good, averaging 8.5 out of 10 on IMDB. How has the LMD story played out so far? And has Jeffrey Mace won over Train and Seth with his backstory?

In the final segment, Train talks about Marvel’s diversity movement, and what it does for longtime fans. It’s a thought provoking discussion we’d like to hear your thoughts on.

All this and more in another fun-filled Geekville Radio!

Superhero Sunday: Pryde Of The X-Men (1989)

If you frequented arcade games in the early 1990’s you probably saw that monstrosity. A SIX PLAYER arcade game devoted to The X-Men. Not only was this giant quarter muncher a favorite among fans, it’s also one of the few, if only, game where Dazzler is a playable character.

However the story of the game is a bit older.

Before the classic 1990s X-Men animated series that aired on Fox, there was an attempt by Marvel to produce a syndicated series through Sunbow. Animation fans may remember Sunbow as the company that made the Transformers and GI Joe syndicated series 80s kids grew up on. Some of the regulars from those series even showed up here, including Michael Bell (Duke in GI Joe) as Cyclops, Frank Welker (Megatron in Transformers) as Toad, and Alan Oppenheimer (Skeletor in He-Man) as Blob.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQPAIMCA-6I

The animation is classic Sunbow, as is much of the music. Only a Pilot episode was produced, but did not get picked up after the initial airing during The Marvel Action Universe. However, through the magic of The Internet, it is preserved on YouTube. The basic plot of this pilot episode became the premise of the classic arcade game, though the game of course had far more depth. And bad guys.

Geekville Radio: X-Men TV Show, Return Of The Arrowverse, RIP John Hurt

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It’s a news packed week at The Geekville Radio Studio. Seth and Crazy Train are back to cover the major stories, as well as the return of the Arrowverse to TV.

First up, Fox has ordered a X-Men TV series that will be in continuity with the movie franchise, much like Disney has with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only that, Bryan Singer himself has been tapped to direct the pilot episode.

“The still untitled X-Men TV series will focus on two ordinary parents who discover their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive. The series will be produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Marvel Television, with 20th Century Fox handling physical production.”

However, the series will not coincide with FX’s Legion TV series.

Speaking of Legion, Hollywood Reporter sums up their review of the show as “Lock yourself in a rubber room and binge”.

In DC News, Deadline reports that Ben Affleck will not be directing his standalone Batman film after all. Affleck cites the double duty being too great to allow the best of both worlds.

“There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions. Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. Together with the studio, I have decided to find a partner in a director who will collaborate with me on this massive film. I am still in this, and we are making it, but we are currently looking for a director. I remain extremely committed to this project, and look forward to bringing this to life for fans around the world.”

Over in the Doctor Who universe, Peter Capaldi confirmed that Series 10 of the revived show will be his last.

The middle part of the show reviews the mid-season return of the entire “Arrowverse”. Supergirl, Flash, Legends Of Tomorrow, and Arrow all made their premieres last week, and all four shows hit the ground running. Hear thoughts on Kevin Smith’s Supergirl directorial debut, Flash’s next chapter about changing the future, Legends Of Tomorrow with George Lucas, and the reveal of Laurel and Talia in Arrow.

In the final segment of the show, Seth and Train pay tribute to the legendary actor Sir John Hurt. The resume this man had fills just about any element of Geekery you could imagine.

All this and more in another fun-filled episode of Geekville Radio!

Geekville Podcast Episode 154

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Laurel’s back? Image credit CW

The Arrowverse has completed the respective mid-seasons for all the respective shows. Join Seth and Train as they discuss the questions raised in Flash, Arrow, and Legends Of Tomorrow. this of course means SPOILERS if you have not seen the episodes.

In Marvel news, a new trailer debuted for Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. What will become of Baby Groot and Laughing Drax?

Not only that, we got a trailer for Spider-Man Homecoming which gave us Evil Michael Keaton and more Robert Downey Jr.

In the final segment of the show, Seth and Train talk the imminent release of Rogue One. Is the hype worth it? And what are some of the easter eggs in the trailers and TV spots?

All this an more in another fun filled Geekville Podcast!