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The Batman 2 Will Intro Robin, Sadie Sink is Gwen Stacy? Aug 08, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung welcome writer, director, actor and cohost of The Cine-Files' Steve Morris to talk all the Spider-Man Brand New Day set photos and the news that Sadie Sink looks to be playing Gwen Stacy, Disney settling the Gina Carano lawsuit, the trailers for The Paper, Cold Storage and Rental Family, and all the DC updates with Superman sequel, The Batman Part 2 and the big rumot that Robin will be in The Batman Part 2.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

6:02 Spider-Man Brand New Day Set Photos Reactions

12:25 Strong Rumors that Sadie Sink is Gwen Stacy

18:42 Daniel Kaluuya Writing a Spider-Punk Feature Film

23:43 Disney and Gina Carano Settle Lawsuit

37:15 Rental Family, Cold Storage, and The Paper Trailers

53:08 DC Updates- Super-Family Sequel, The Batman Part 2 to Intro Robin

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Variety's MCU Rankings Sparks Intense Debates Amongst Fans Aug 02, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel carry on without Shannon McClung to talk all the big entertainment news of the week from James Bond to the new Spider-Man suit, the trailers for Avatar Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2, and GOAT. And debate Variety's ranking of all 54 MCU Movies and TV Shows!

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FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Spoiler Review, SDCC Overall Thoughts Jul 29, 2025

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🚨 SPOILER ALERT! 🚨 The Geek Buddies dive deep into MARVEL'S THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Eben Moss-Bachrach, Ralph Ineson and Julia Garner. We're breaking down EVERYTHING that happened in this next MCU installment featuring the first family of Marvel- you've been warned!

What did YOU think of Fantastic Four: First Steps? Drop your spoiler-filled thoughts in the comments below! Did the MCU redeem the F4 brand or miss the mark?

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

1:39 Overall Thoughts on 2025 San Diego Comic Con

11:20 FANTASTIC FOUR STEPS Spoiler Review

1:17:52 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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2025 Comic Con Preview, Marvel's New Path, DC Updates Jul 23, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss their 2025 Comic Con Preview, all the new Marvel updates from Kevin Feige and how many pass the smell test, James Gunn's recent comments on Superman's success and spoiler talk and DC's next plans with a Wonder Woman writer announced and Clayface casting rumors, and they talk the new PREDATOR BADLANDS trailer!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:55 2025 San Diego Comic Con Preview and Plans

7:30 James Gunn's DC Updates- Wonder Woman, Clayface, Batman, Mystery Project

48:15 Predator: Badlands Trailer Discussion- Aliens and Predator crossover?

56:35 Kevin Feige Talks All Things Marvel and the New MCU Path Forward

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SUPERMAN (1978) Discussion and Analysis Part 1 from The Cine-Files and Michael Vogel Jul 20, 2025

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On this special crossover episode, The Cine-Files aka John Rocha and Steve Morris welcomed The Geek Buddies' Michael Vogel to be a guest for Part1 of their discussion and analysis of 1978's SUPERMAN from director Richard Donner and starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Ned Beatty, Gene Hackman and Marlon Brando. The Cine-Files is a podcast hosted by Steve and John that enters the world of great film and explore its themes, history, filmmakers and the influences it has on movies today. The Geek Buddies hope you enjoy this special episode and try out Steve and John on The Cine-Files wherever you download podcasts!

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Does Battinson Fit in Gunn's DC Universe Now? Wonder Woman Fast Tracked Jul 18, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss their answers to the question: Does Battinson fit in Gunn's DC Universe now after Superman's release? They also talk all the other big DC news, Taika Waititi for Judge Dredd, new Harry Potter pics, Legend of Zelda casting, new trailers for Tron: Ares, Stranger Things S5, Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II and more!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:44 Taika Waitit in Talks to Direct a Judge Dredd Adaptation

9:25 First Looks at Harry Potter and Hagrid for New Harry Potter Series

14:16 Legend of Zelda Live Action Cast Its Leads

19:25 Captain Planet Getting a Live Action Series from Netflix

25:20 My Little Pony Live Action Feature from Amazon MGM Studios

35:30 Assassin's Creed Live Action Series in the Works

41:06 Mortal Kombat II, Tron: Ares, Hoppers, Stranger Things S5 Trailers Talk

1:02:30 DC - Superman Box Office, Supergirl, Wonder Woman Fast Tracked

1:21:20 Does Battinson Fit in Gunn's DC Universe Now After 'SUPERMAN'?

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SUPERMAN (2025) Spoiler Review LIVE! Jul 12, 2025

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🚨 SPOILER ALERT! 🚨 The Geek Buddies dive deep into James Gunn's Superman starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. We're breaking down EVERYTHING that happened in this DCU reboot - you've been warned!

In this live spoiler review, we discuss:

✅ David Corenswet's performance as the Man of Steel

✅ Rachel Brosnahan's take on Lois Lane

✅ Nicholas Hoult's menacing Lex Luthor

✅ The emotional weight of Superman's immigrant story

✅ Krypto's role and impact on the narrative

✅ James Gunn's vision for the DCU moving forward

✅ That shocking third act and what it means for future films

✅ Our honest thoughts on the tone balance between hope and darkness

What did YOU think of Superman? Drop your spoiler-filled thoughts in the comments below! Did James Gunn nail the character or miss the mark?

#Superman #JamesGunn #DC #WB #MovieReview #TheGeekBuddies

Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Overall Reactions to 'SUPERMAN'

1:39:55 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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'JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH' Review, 'SUPERMAN' Controversies Jul 07, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their spoiler Review of 'JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH' and check in with all the 'SUPERMAN' controversies rolling around in the fandom ahead of its release.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

4:07 JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH' Spoiler Review

37:55 'SUPERMAN' Update- Review Embargo Controversies, Gunn Interviews

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THE LAST OF US S3 Shocking ShakeUp, IRONHEART Eps 4-6 Review Jul 04, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss the big entertainment news of the week including::

- Neal Druckmann Leaving THE LAST OF US S3

- Michael Madsen Tribute

- THE RUNNING MAN, EYES OF WAKANDA, PROJECT HAIL MARY Trailers

- IRONHEART Eps 4-6 review, and more!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro, Jurassic World Rebirth Reaction

8:15 Michael Madsen Tribute

12:30 Neal Druckmann Leaves The Last of Us S3

19:15 RUNNING MAN, EYES OF WAKANDA, PROJECT HAIL MARY Trailers

35:28 IRONHEART S3 Eps 4-6 Review

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Michael Bay Returns to TRANSFORMERS! F1 THE MOVIE Review Jun 27, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss the big entertainment news of the week including::

- Michael Bay returning Transformers -Is it the right move?

- Denis Villeneuve for James Bond - What Can We Expect?

- Fantastic 4 Final Trailer, IRONHEART Eps 1-3 review, F1 review and more!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

1:50 Michael Bay returning Transformers -Is it the right move?

15:36 Denis Villeneuve for James Bond - What Can We Expect?

23:53 THE FANTASTIC 4: FIRST STEPS Final Trailer Thoughts

30:26 IRONHEART Eps 1-3 Review

45:56 F1 THE MOVIE Review

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