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.
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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.
It’s the penultimate episode of the long lost Doctor Who story The Power Of The Daleks! Seth flies his TARDIS solo to provide commentary on the animated adaption. In this episode, Bragan assumes control of the colony while The Daleks continue to organize their extermination of all humans.
This commentary will work for both the black and white and colorized version of the episode, so do not worry about which version you need to watch.
Seth flies his TARDIS solo for part five of The Power Of The Daleks. Only broadcast once in 1966, this adaption is the closest we may ever get to seeing the long lost classic starring Patrick Troughton, Michael Craze, and Anneke Wills.
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.
“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.”
“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!
Fox has ordered an in-continuity X-Men TV show to coincide with the ongoing X-Men movies. On top of that, Bryan Singer is tapped to direct the pilot. In DC news, Ben Affleck has announced that he will not direct the stand-alone Batman film. In Doctor Who news, Peter Capaldi has confirmed that he is leaving Doctor Who at the end of 2017. Plus, all four Arrowverse shows hit the ground running in their mid-season returns. Finally, Seth and Train pay tribute to the late great John Hurt.
The hopes and/or fears of Doctor Who fans worldwide have now been realized. Peter Capaldi is stepping out of The TARDIS for the final time at the end of 2017.
Capaldi himself confirmed his decision to leave on an episode of Jo Whiley’s BBC 2 Radio Show.
“I feel sad. I love Doctor Who. It’s a fantastic program to work on, and it’s been a huge pleasure to work with a family. I can’t praise the people I’ve worked with more highly.”
Peter Capaldi was first announced as The Twelfth Doctor at a live BBC television announcement in August of 2013. He made a very brief cameo in the 50th Anniversary special “Day Of The Doctor” before taking over The TARDIS from Matt Smith in the 2013 Christmas Special “Time Of The Doctor”.
Series 10 of Doctor Who premieres April 15th. Pearl Mackie will join the cast as Bill, while Matt Lucas will return as Nardole. The season will also be the last for showrunner Stephen Moffat, who will step down and hand the show over to incoming producer Chris Chibnall
This week’s Geekville Radio gives you a Star Wars fix AND a Doctor Who fix in the same episode. Episode VIII now has the official title The Last Jedi. What does this title mean? And what could this lead to with Luke and Rey? Seth flies solo to address these thoughts.
In the main part of the show, Seth and Mark from Examining The Doctor are joined by Jason Hunt and Paul Gann from Talking Timelords. Together they discuss the recently released animated adaption of Doctor Who Power Of The Daleks. It’s the first time this story has been seen in 50 years. But with four Doctor Who geeks, the conversation does frequently bounce about to all aspects of Doctor Who.
If you’re a Doctor Who fan, this episode is for you!
Star Wars Episode VIII now has the official title The Last Jedi. What does this mean for Luke and Rey? Seth flies solo to contemplate these thoughts. In the main part of the show, Seth and Mark sit down with Jason Hunt and Paul Gann of Talking Timelords to talk the recently released Doctor Who animated adaption The Power Of The Daleks. It’s a fun filled discussion that covers a lot of Doctor Who fandom and history. If you’re a Doctor Who fan, it’s a must listen!
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.
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!
