2018 Movie Preview, Black Panther Review

We’re dusting off the cobwebs for 2018 in the Geekville Radio studios with a JAM PACKED show with a ton of content. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they talk news, preview a TON of movies, and review Black Panther.

THIS WEEK IN GEEK NEWS

A small little indie film called Black Panther opened last weekend to record numbers. Now in it’s second week it still managed to land a $100 million dollar weekend, which is HIGHLY impressive. The film is now tapped to score $400 million dometically according to Box Office Mojo.

On the Star Wars front, rumors have surfaced as to the reason for Colin Trevorrow’s exit from Episode IX. Allegedly Trevorrow’s plans heavily involved Luke Skywalker.

Speaking of Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill is set to have a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

2018 MOVIE PREVIEW

Our list comes from Movie Insider if you would like to follow along.

March – Death Wish, A Wrinkle In Time, Tomb Raider, Pacific Rim: Uprising, and of course Ready Player One.

April – Rampage

May – Avengers: Infinity War, “Untitled Deadpool Sequel” (They should just keep that name), and Solo.

June – Packed with sequels, including Ocean’s 8, Incredibles 2, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

July – Ant-Man & The Wasp, Teen Titans GO To The Movies, and finally Mission Impossible: Fallout

August – Christopher Robin, Mile 22, and Scarface.

September – Untitled New Line Horror Film 2018, The Predator, and yet another Robin Hood remake

October – Venom, Mowgli, and the latest Halloween.

November – X-Men: Dark Phoenix, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Fantastic Beasts 2, Creed 2, and Wreck It Ralph 2

December – Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Aquaman, Bumblebee, Mary Poppins Returns, and Bohemian Rhapsody

BLACK PANTHER REVIEW

The final segment of the show is devoted to a thorough (that means SPOILERS) review of Marvel’s latest blockbuster Black Panther. Everything from the acting to the accuracy to the comics are discussed. Does the movie live up to the hype? A must listen for Black Panther fans looking to fiind out more about the character.

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

Star Wars The Last Jedi Review

A thorough rundown (that means SPOILERS) of the latest Star Wars installment, The Last Jedi. Special guest Clint from The GeekDig Podcast joins Seth and Crazy Train to discuss the film. The main topics are Big News, Talking Points, Unanswered Questions, and Episode IX

The first part of the show, the trio compare what movie trailers were shown before the movie, so if you just want to hear the Star Wars talk, skip ahead to about 16:15.

Geekville Radio: New Star Wars Trilogy and TV Show, Disney vs. Netflix, Thor Ragnarok Review

This show might as well be called Geekville Disney Radio, as it’s all Disney projects in the news this week. Seth is joined by Crazy Train and special guest Uncle Greg to discuss these topics.

First off, Disney has announced an all new Star Wars trilogy to be helmed by Rian Johnson. The only thing known about the unnamed movies are that they will not be centered around the Skywalker family. What setting could this be? And is this something fans truly want to see?

In other Star Wars news, Disney has officially announced a long rumored Star Wars TV show as part of their upcoming streaming service. Again, what could the setting be? And who could run such an anticipated project?

On top of this, Disney has stated that there will be no new Marvel shows on Netflix, and that all future spinoffs will be on their aforementioned streaming service. But what does this mean for existing material like Daredevil and Jessica Jones?

In the final segment of the show, the panelists review the latest blockbuster film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor Ragnarok. Did it live up to the hype? Was it “The Best MCU Movie Ever”? And how awesome were Jeff Goldblum, Cate Blanchett, and Karl Urban?

All this and more in another fun filled Geekville Radio!

Geekville Radio #184: Crisis On Earth X, Punisher Trailer

The CW’s “Flarrowverse” four part crossover has officially been given a name. DC Comics officially released the event’s name, Crisis On Earth X. While this conjurs up thoughts of past “Crisis” titles in DC’s history, this does look to be a more original title.

It has also been revealed that The Ray will play a major part in the story, and fans got their first glimpse of The Ray and Earth X in the preview for Freedom Fighters: The Ray.

In Marvel news, Netflix has released the initial trailer for the upcoming Punisher series, and it looks like it could be the best live-action Punisher yet.

In older but still fun Star Wars news, Seth and special guest Clint discuss JJ Abrams officially taking over Episode IX.

In the final two segments, Clint talks playing Destiny 2, while Seth reviews the first two issues of DC’s Dark Nights: Metal

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

Geekville Radio #183: Star Wars News, Episode IX Loses Director

It’s happened again. LucasFilm has announced the parting of another director from a Star Wars movie. The Hollywood Reporter published an article on Colin Trevorrow from Episode IX. Join Seth and special guests Ken from Geek Watch One and Derrick from Wookiee Radio as they discuss the news, and the potential ramifications on the movie.

From the article:

“Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process, but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for the project differ. We wish Colin the best and will be sharing more information about the film soon,”

Speculation on possible replacements have already begun.

“Rumors are already circulating as to possible replacements for Trevorrow. Rian Johnson, who is in post for The Last Jedi (Episode VIII), has been mentioned as a possibility, returning to the franchise. J.J. Abrams, who successfully helmed Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has also emerged as a top contender.”

“Trevorrow’s departure now marks the fourth time directors have been replaced on a Star Wars project. Tony Gilroy took over from Gareth Edwards for massive reshoots on 2016’s Rogue One. And Josh Trank was taken off of a Star Wars anthology film after reports arose about the helmer’s disturbing behavior on the set of Fox’s Fantastic Four reboot. Like Trank’s, Trevorrow’s exit occurred before the movie started shooting.”

Nerdist published a speculative list of potential replacements.

-Ryan Coogler, Director of Creed and Black Panther

-Michelle McLaren, Director of Game Of Thrones episodes

-Patty Jenkins, Director of Wonder Woman

-Ava Duvernay, Director of Selma

-James Mangold, Director of Logan

-Lexi Alexander, Director of several Arrowverse episodes

-Taika Waititi, Director of Thor: Ragnarok

-Kathryn Bigelow, Director of The Hurt Locker

-Edgar Wright, director of Scott Pilgrem vs. The World

Not to be outdone, Seth has some picks of his own:

-Joe Johnston, Director of Captain America

-Kenneth Branagh, Director of Thor

In other Disney/Star Wars/Marvel news, Bob Iger announced that Marvel movies and Star Wars content will be available on the upcoming Disney streaming service.

In the TV world, Season Four of Rebels will be the final season. Check out the trailer, and see how many more Easter Eggs you can find.

The second half of the show is more of a “shoot the breeze” type format where three geek friends just talk what’s on their minds. Ken talks the new Stargate Command website which will soon be streaming the new Stargate Origins prequel series. Derrick talks the new version of Stephen King’s It, and all three close out the conversation previewing the geek movies left in 2017.

This is a bit of a different show, but one we think you’ll enjoy. Another fun-filled Geekville Radio!

Geekville Radio: Obi-Wan Movie! Is Han Solo Force Sensitive? Defenders Review!

In some pretty major Star Wars movie news, Hollywood Reporter has announced LucasFilm plans for a standalone Obi-Wan Kenobi film. No writer or star have been attached, but Academy Award nominated director Stephen Daldry is in negotiations to direct the film. Join Seth and Train as they discuss the possibilities of the film, and where this could lead to as far as future standalone movies.

Who would you like to see in their own movie? Boba Fett? Jabba The Hutt? Yoda? Sound off below and let us know!

In other Star Wars talk, there has been rampant fan speculation as to whether Han Solo was Force Sentsitive. Train and Seth discuss the possibility, including a pretty rock solid theory by Seth.

And only on Geekville Radio will you hear Force Sensitivity explained in Megadeth and Eric Clapton references…

The latter half of the show is devoted to reviewing the latest Marvel Netflix series The Defenders. Did it live up to the hype? Did it have a suitable ending? And how awesome was Evil Sigourney Weaver?

Plus, Seth and Train speculate on where the “MNU” may be heading after Defenders.

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

Obi-Wan Movie, Is Han Solo Force Sensitive?, Defenders Review

In some pretty major Star Wars movie news, Hollywood Reporter has announced LucasFilm plans for a standalone Obi-Wan Kenobi film. No writer or star have been attached, but Academy Award nominated director Stephen Daldry is in negotiations to direct the film. Join Seth and Train as they discuss the possibilities of the film, and where this could lead to as far as future standalone movies.

Who would you like to see in their own movie? Boba Fett? Jabba The Hutt? Yoda?

In other Star Wars talk, there has been rampant fan speculation as to whether Han Solo was Force Sentsitive. Train and Seth discuss the possibility, including a pretty rock solid theory by Seth.

The latter half of the show is devoted to reviewing the latest Marvel Netflix series The Defenders. Did it live up to the hype? Did it have a suitable ending? And how awesome was Evil Sigourney Weaver?

Plus, Seth and Train speculate on where the MNU may be heading after Defenders.

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

Geekville Radio: Spider-Man Homecoming Preview, Inhumans Trailer, More Han Solo News

Happy 4th Of July and Happy Belated Canada Day everybody!

The first four minutes of Spider-Man Homecoming has been accidentally on purpose released. What are your initial reactions?

Plus we get a trailer for the Inhumans TV series which will be both in theaters and on TV.

On top of that we have the trailer for The Orville, which nobody seems to care about.

And in Star Wars new, we have more info on the Han Solo Movie on what it could have been vs. what it will probably be under Ron Howard. All this and more in another fun filled episode of Geekville Radio!

Geekville Radio: Ron Howard Directing Han Solo, Dazzler in Dark Phoenix, Spider-Man Homecoming Reviews

Following last week’s departure of Phil Lord and Chris Miller from the Han Solo standalone film, LucasFilm announced Ron Howard will be taking over the project. What changes could be in store for the film? And what does the Academy Award winning director bring to the table? Crazy Train returns to the show to discuss all things Han Solo and Ron Howard with host Seth.

In Marvel news, Dazzler will be the latest mutant to make a big screen debut when X-Men: Dark Phoenix is released. Are there other iconic X-Men stories that cold be brought to the big screen?

And finally, early reviews are overwhelmingly positive for Spider-Man Homecoming. Hear what some critics are tweeting about Tom Holland and Michael Keaton’s performances.

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

Geekville Radio 176

An abbreviated show this week as Seth flies solo on a light news week.

The top story is that directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were let go from The Han Solo movie. What does this mean for the future? And who could be the replacement?

In other news, Joss Whedon is apparently making heavy changes to the Justice League film. Could we finally get the Hall Of Justice?

In sadder news, the toxicology report for Carrie Fisher’s death has been released, and there were in fact bad substances in her system.

The final story is about character actor Stephen Furst, who passed away at the age of 63.