The DuckTales Trailer Gives You The First Scenes Of David Tennant As Scrooge McDuck

David Tennant became an international hero when he stepped into The TARDIS as The Tenth Doctor. Since then he’s done a Fright Night reboot, Broadchurch, and of course Killgrave/Purple Man in the acclaimed Netflix Daredevil series.

When it was announced that Tennant will take over the role of Scrooge McDuck in a DuckTales reboot, the internet poofed.

Well, now we have our first look at David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck. One thing’s for certain, unlike the great Alan Young, Tennant doesn’t have to fake the Scottish accent.

Geekville Radio: Superhero Government

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In The News: The Batman finally has its director in Matt Reeves. Here is what the Cloverfield director said about helming the Affleck Batman movie.

I have loved the Batman story since I was a child.He is such an iconic and compelling character, and one that resonates with me deeply. I am incredibly honored and excited to be working with Warner Bros. to bring an epic and emotional new take on the Caped Crusader to the big screen.

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Superhero Government

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Ben Affleck’s Batman movie has found its director, and there are now talks of a Nightwing movie. Seth and Crazy Train discuss casting ideas for the former Boy Wonder. In the main segments, Train and Seth discuss what superheroes (and a few villains) might make up a US Government. Don’t worry, no politics are discussed. In the final segment Seth and Train discuss the life and career of actor Bill Paxton.

Superhero Sunday: ROM Spaceknight

The cover of ROM Spaceknight #1, art by some guy named Frank Miller
The cover of ROM Spaceknight #1, art by some guy named Frank Miller

In 1979, Parker Brothers were trying to market a new sci-fi action figure. Rom The Space Knight was a large figure by today’s standards, standing in at a whopping 13 inches. Even by 1979 standards it was big. Most Mego figures stood at 8 inches, and the average Barbie was 12 inches.
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Examining The Dead: February 2017

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Better late than never! It’s the first Examining The Dead for 2017. Join Crazy Train and Seth as they tackle the three regular segments in the new format.

The Coroner’s Report: The Friday The 13th reboot movie has been canceled. while the much anticipated video game still looks promising. The Stranger Things 2 trailer hit during the Super Bowl. Walking Dead ratings for Season 7a. Split’s impressive numbers at the box office.
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Examining The Doctor: The Three Doctors Part One

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The Tenth Season of Doctor Who opened with one of the most historic stories in the existence of the show. For the first time ever, The Doctor met himself and teamed to face the threat of Omega. Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature blend of knowledge and humor to 1972’s The Three Doctors.

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The Three Doctors Part One

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The historic 10th Season Opener The Three Doctors is examined. The first ever Multi-Doctor story bought together William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, and then current Doctor Jon Pertwee. Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature blend of knowledge and humor to this essential Doctor Who story.

Examining The Dead February 2017

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Better late than never. The Coronor’s report looks at the cancellation of the Friday The 13th reboot, and the continued progress on the respective video game. Also the Stranger Things 2 trailer dropped during The Super Bowl. Plus talk on The Walking Dead Mid-Season Premiere. The Gruesome Twosome are reviews of SC’s Justice League Dark and the Z-Nation Season Finale. Finally Into The Crystal Ball looks at the sheer numberof remakes and reboots that populate so many horror titles.

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Examining The Doctor: An Unearthly Child

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This week, Geekville Radio’s Examining The Doctor goes all the way back to the beginning, and looks at the very first episode of Doctor Who. Join Mark and Seth as they provide commentary for An Unearthly Child, first broadcast on November 23, 1963. This is the episode that started it all, and introduced us to The Doctor and The TARDIS.

Unlike most episodes of Examining The Doctor, this show will only look at An Unearthly Child itself, and not the remaining three episodes in the story arc. And to be specific this is the regular episode as broadcast, and not the unaired pilot.

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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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