Geekville Podcast: 2017 Movie Preview

It’s our annual look at the upcoming year in film. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they look at many of the major releases coming out, month by month.

We used the page Movie Insider as a guide for the release dates if you would like to follow along. Many of the movie links also have teaser trailers attached.

Are there any movies you’d like us to preview? Sound off in the comments below if there are any we missed.

Examining The Doctor: The Power Of The Daleks Part Four

Part Four of Doctor Who And The Power Of The Daleks is here! Join Mark and Seth as they provide commentary for this recently adapted for animation lost classic. This week, Polly has gone missing while Ben and The Doctor learn more about the mysterious Rebels. Also Dr. Lesterson begins to learn the truth of the Dalek presence.

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.

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Geekville Radio: 2017 TV Preview

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!

Examining The Doctor: The Power Of The Daleks Part Three

This week’s Examining The Doctor brings us to the halfway point of The Power Of The Daleks. This story aired exactly once in the Fall of 1966, and was never repeated in England. It was also one of the casualties of the BBC wiping its film library in the early 1970s.

Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature style of knowledge and humor to this animated adaption of the lost Patrick Troughton classic, The Power Of The Daleks.

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Geekville Radio: A Tribute To Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia in The Star Wars Franchise, Dead at 60

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!

Examining The Doctor: The Power Of The Daleks Part Two

This week’s Examining The Doctor looks at Part Two of the long lost Patrick Troughton classic The Power Of The Daleks. The story has recently been released in an animated adaption, and broadcast on BBC and BBC America. Plus, you can get the episodes at our Amazon affiliate link.

Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature blend of knowledge and humor to the biggest release of Classic Doctor Who in some time! The Power Of The Daleks stars Patrick Troughton as The Second Doctor, Michael Craze as Ben, and Anneke Wills as Polly.

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Examining The Doctor #52: The Power of the Daleks Part One

Examining The Doctor #52: The Power Of The Daleks Part One

The animated adaption of 1966’s Power Of The Daleks has been released! Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature blend of knowledge and humor to a long-lost Doctor Who story that was only broadcast once. Now it has been adapted to animated for a whole new generation to enjoy. It also happens to be Patrick Troughton’s first outing as The Second Doctor, picking up the mantle from William Hartnell.

Examining The Doctor: The Power Of The Daleks Part One

Image Credit: BBC

In what is some of the biggest Doctor Who news to come along in some time, BBC has authorized an animated adaption of the long lost story The Power Of The Daleks. Not only is this story entirely missing, but it is also the first story featuring Patrick Troughton as The Second Doctor. The story aired only once in England, and was lost when the original tape reels were wiped in 1974 to make room for new programming.

Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature blend of knowledge and humor to the newly released Power Of The Daleks, adapted for a new generation.

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A Star Destroyer Sized Review Of Rogue One!

Image Credit: LucasFilm/Disney

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

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!