Luke Skywalker himself speaks to The Associated Press about the official title of The Last Jedi for Star Wars Epiosode VIII. Mark is his usual jovial, self deprecating self as he also brings up what it’s like to keep secrets from fans.
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And The Title of Episode VIII Is…
After nearly two years of speculation, LucasFilm has finally announced the title for Episode VIII in The Star Wars Saga. As this teaser poster shows, the official title to the film is The Last Jedi.
What do you think of the title? Let us know in the comments below!
Geekville Radio: 2017 TV Preview
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In the news, Woody Harrelson is in talks to play a mentor to Alden Ehrenreich’s young Han Solo in the as yet untitled anthology film. Is this a fitting cast? And what can we expect from a Han and Lando team-up?
Also Star Wars related, Princess/General Leia Organa was supposed to have a larger role in Episode IX. Now producers are meeting to decide what should be done with the character. Could we see a recast? A CGI motion capture a la Grand Moff Tarkin?
In TV News, all four DC “Arrowverse” shows have been renewed by CW. On top of that, Constantine has been picked up as an animated series for CW Seed. Can Matt Ryan’s incarnation of the character survive in animated form?
To cap off the news, the villain for the Flash/Supergirl musical crossover has been revealed to be Music Meister. Could we see Neil Patrick Harris return to the role in a live action capacity?
The second half of the show is our semi-annual look at 2017 TV. Crazy Train joins Seth to preview seven new TV shows debuting in the next few months.
Emerald City, NBC – January 6th
Taboo, BBC/FX – January 10th
A Series Of Unfortunate Events, Netflix – January 13th
Legion, FX – February 8th
Taken, NBC – February 27th
Iron Fist, Netflix – March 17th
Star Trek: Discovery, CBS/CBS All Access – May
Are there any shows you are looking forward to? Or you think deserve to be checked out? Let us know in the comments below!
Geekville Radio: A Tribute To Carrie Fisher
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It is with a heavy heart that we present our first show of 2017. This week’s episode of Geekville Radio is dedicated to the career of Carrie Fisher, who passed away last week at the age of 60 from cardiac arrest complications.
Seth, Crazy Train, and Clint from GeekDig Cast as they talk about Miss Fisher’s career, and share memories. Of course there is a lot of Star Wars talk, but there is also much more to Carrie Fisher than Princess Leia. From Blues Brothers to When Harry Met Sally to her work as a writer and script doctor. There are some surprising movie titles that Carrie helped tweak scripts for.
Have a Carrie Fisher story? Sound Off in the comments below!
Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia in The Star Wars Franchise, Dead at 60
Actress and New York Times bestselling author Carrie Fisher passed away Tuesday morning from complications of cardiac arrest. Fisher suffered a heart attack while on a flight from London to Los Angeles on Friday afternoon. She was 60 years old.
Born to parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher took to acting at a very young age, appearing in her first feature film Shampoo in 1975. But it was her iconic role as Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy that launched her into superstardom. She also had memorable roles in The Blues Brothers, When Harry Met Sally, and Hannah And Her Sisters.
In addition to acting, Fisher was an accomplished writer with four novels, two screenplays, and three non-fiction books on her resume. Her novel Postcards From The Edge was also adapted into a feature film, and she doctored scripts for several other movies including Sister Act, Hook (in which she also had an on-screen cameo), and The Wedding Singer.
Fans and celebrities alike took to social media quickly to pay tribute to the late actress.
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
Well 2016 is officially the worst. RIP Carrie Fisher. Thank you for inspiring generations of young women to kick ass. Truly an icon.
— Chloe Bennet (@ChloeBennet4) December 27, 2016
I can't take much more of 2016. #RIP #CarrieFisher 🙁
— Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) December 27, 2016
No words. We love you @carrieffisher forever our Princess. May God bless you as richly as you blessed us #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/1UNsWOEKuW
— James Arnold Taylor (@JATactor) December 27, 2016
We bid a fond farewell to the beloved and iconic star of #StarWars, Carrie Fisher. https://t.co/D1BaubcT6y pic.twitter.com/U2P8a3X5gv
— IMDb (@IMDb) December 27, 2016
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016
I thought I had got what I wanted under the tree. I didn't. In spite of so many thoughts and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016
We here at Geekville Radio wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Fisher family in this time of grief.
A Star Destroyer Sized Review Of Rogue One!
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Did you know there was a little independent film released over the weekend called Rogue One? The film was a modest success, scoring $290 million dollars worldwide over the weekend.
To tackle reviewing this milestone Star Wars film, Geekville Radio has joined forces with fellow podcasters Ken from Geek Watch One, and Clint from GeekDig. Together, this ragtag band of rebels provide multiple viewpoints on the latest entry into the Star Wars franchise.
Putting the War in Star Wars.
Is this the Darth Vader we wanted in The Prequels?
What about those cameos!
Needless to say, this will be a very spoiler filled review of the movie. You’ll hear insight into Star Wars lore you won’t get anywhere else! We are one with The Force and The Force is with us.
Geekville Podcast Episode 154
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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!
Geekville Podcast Episode 152
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NEWS
We’re into the 2016 holiday movie season, and Seth and Train are back to discuss the latest news.
Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them opened to impressive numbers. On top of that, Doctor Strange is holding strong in its third weekend. With Rogue One looming in the distance, it means Geek-centric movies are dominating the charts.
Check out this 360 degree Rogue One short
In comic news, Marvel has their USAvengers promotion, designating an Avenger for each state. Find out which Avenger represents your state. Some fit, some don’t, but it’s still a fun idea.
In DC movie news, Warner Bros. have confirmed that a Green Lantern will be featured in the upcoming Justice League movie. Who could it be? And will it be limited to just Green Lanterns?
When Kara Met Ollie
In the final segment, in DC TV talk, Seth and Train discuss the much anticipated four way crossover between Supergirl, Flash, Arrow, and Legends Of Tomorrow. Who are The Dominators? And will we get The Legion Of Doom? And finally, who are Alchemy and Prometheus?
All this and more in another fun-filled Geekville Podcast!
The New Star Wars Rogue One Trailer Is Here And It’s Glorious!
As promised, Disney has released the final Star Wars Rogue One trailer. Unlike the previous trailers, this one does reveal more of the plot, as well as some of Jyn Erso’s history.
What do you think of the new trailer? Sound off below!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Chronological Guide
Star Wars: The Clone Wars has officially debuted on Netflix. Not just the 2008 movie and the five aired seasons, but the never before seen sixth season as well. For those of you who may want to watch the series chronologically with no gaps in the timeline, watch in the steps below.
This comes from a tweet from Leland Chee, the official Keeper of the Holocron for LucasFilm.
The order is as follows
1. Season 2, Episode 16 “Cat And Mouse”
2. Season 1, Episode 16 “The Hidden Enemy”
3. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie
4. Season 3, Episode 1 “Clone Cadets”
5. Season 3, Episode 3 “Supply Lines”
6. Season 1, Episodes 1-15 “Ambush” through “Trespass”
7. Season 1, Episodes 17-21 “Blue Shadow Virus” through “Liberty On Ryloth”
8. Season 2, Episodes 1-3 “Holocron Heist” through “Children Of The Force”
9. Season 2, Episodes 17-19 “Bounty Hunters” through “The Zillo Beast Strikes Back”
10. Season 2, Episodes 4-14 “Senate Spy” through “Duchess Of Mandalore”
11. Season 2, Episodes 20-22 “Death Trap” through “Lethal Trackdown”
12. Season 3, Episodes 5-7 “Corruption” through “Assassin”
13. Season 3, Episode 2 “ARC Troopers”
14. Season 3, Episode 4 “Sphere Of Influence”
15. Season 3, Episode 8 “Evil Plans”
16. Season 1, Episode 22 “Hostage Crisis”
17. Season 3, Episodes 9-11 “Hunt For Ziro” through “Pursuit of Peace”
18. Season 2, Episode 15 “Senate Murders”
19. Season 3, Episode 12-22 “Nightsisters” through “Wookiee Hunt”
20. Season 4… All of it “Battle Lines” through “Revenge”
21. Season 5, Episode 2-13 “A War On Two Fronts”
22. Season 5, Episode 1 “Revival”
23. Season 5, Episodes 14-22 “Eminence” through “The Wrong Jedi”
24. Season 6… All of it “The Unknown” through “Sacrifice”