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DC: LANTERNS Casting News, Joker 2 Reviews, The Batman II Updates Sep 06, 2024

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The Geek Buddies Episode: DC Updates with Lanterns Casting, Joker 2 Reviews, and Sgt Rock Movie and Big Trailers

🎬 Join The Geek Buddies LIVE as we dive into the latest DC updates! This episode is packed with exciting news and discussions:

- Lanterns Casting: Get the inside scoop on the latest casting choices for the highly anticipated Lanterns series. Who's in, and what can we expect from these new additions?

- Joker 2 Reviews: We break down the early reviews of Joker 2. Is it living up to the hype? Find out what the critics are saying and our own thoughts on the sequel.

- Sgt Rock Movie: A new Sgt Rock movie is in the works! We'll discuss the potential plot, casting rumors, and what this means for the DC Universe.

- Big Trailers: From the latest superhero flicks to unexpected indie gems, we'll be reacting to and analyzing the biggest trailers that just dropped.

Don't miss out on this jam-packed episode! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with all things geeky. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! 🚀

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

3:30 A MINECRAFT MOVIE, ARCANE S2, WICKED, WOLF MAN Trailers Discussion

33:00 Alison Brie Cast as Evil-Lyn In HE-MAN Live Action Movie

41:26 Oceans 14 Is In Development, Edward Berger Tapped to Direct

50:05 LANTERNS Casting with Josh Brolin, Matthew McConaughey, Ewan McGregor

1:04:32 JOKER FOLIE A DEUX Reviews Are Mixed

1:15:50 Luca Guadagnino in Talks for a Sgt. Rick Film

1:24:58 Matt Reeves Updates on The Batman II

1:31:20 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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MARVEL Roundup, Amandla Stenberg's Comments, Jurassic World Rebirth Aug 30, 2024

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🎉 Welcome back to The Geek Buddies! 🎉

In today's episode, we're diving into some exciting updates and juicy discussions! First, we break down Amandla Stenberg's intriguing comments about her role in "The Acolyte." 🧙‍♀️ Next, we explore the latest info on "Jurassic World Rebirth" and what it means for the franchise. 🦖

But that's not all! We've got reactions to the newest trailers, including "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," "Agatha All Along," and "Super/Man." 🦔🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️ And of course, we can't forget the latest Marvel updates of the week with the Marvel 85 trailer teases, The Thing on set reveal, the Gambit deleted scene and more! 🦸‍♀️

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:58 Amandla Stenberg's Comments on THE ACOLYTE cancellation

15:12 Jurassic World Rebirth - New logo, details and photos

25:15 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3, SUPER/MAN, AGATHA ALL ALONG Trailers

43:41 MARVEL Roundup - Marvel 85 Teases, The Thing on F4 set, Gambit Deleted Scene

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THE ACOLYTE Fallout, Does Marvel/DC Owe Tim Burton For Their Success? Aug 23, 2024

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🎬 The Geek Buddies: The Acolyte Cancellation, Beau DeMayo vs Marvel Update, LOTR War of the Rohirrim & Secret Level Trailers, and Michael Keaton on Tim Burton's Influence on Marvel! 🎬

Welcome back to The Geek Buddies! In today's episode, we dive into some hot topics in the world of entertainment:

1. The Acolyte Cancellation: We discuss the shocking news of Disney canceling The Acolyte Season 2 and the fallout from this decision. What does this mean for the Star Wars universe?

2. Beau DeMayo vs Marvel: Get the latest updates on the ongoing drama between Beau DeMayo and Marvel over X-Men 97. Things are heating up!

3. Trailers Galore: We break down the latest trailers for "LOTR: War of the Rohirrim" and "Secret Level." What can we expect from these upcoming releases?

4. Michael Keaton's Revelation: Hear what Michael Keaton has to say about how Tim Burton influenced Marvel. It's a fascinating insight into the world of superhero films.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

3:21 LOTR: War of the Rohirrim, Secret Level, Megalopolis Trailers

24:05 Beau Demayo vs Marvel Update

38:12 Michael Keaton Says Marvel/DC Owe Tim Burton for Their Success

52:57 THE ACOLYTE Cancellation Fallout

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ALIEN: ROMULUS SPOILER REVIEW Aug 22, 2024

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🚀 The Geek Buddies Spoiler Review of Alien Romulus 🚀

Welcome back to The Geek Buddies! Today, we're diving deep into the latest installment of the Alien franchise, Alien Romulus. Join John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung as they dissect every thrilling moment, shocking twist, and jaw-dropping scene. Whether you're a die-hard Alien fan or new to the series, this spoiler-filled review will give you all the insights and opinions you need!

🔍 What We Cover:

- Our initial reactions and overall thoughts on the film

- Detailed analysis of key plot points and character arcs

- The film's connection to the broader Alien universe

- Special effects, cinematography, and standout performances

- Predictions for the future of the franchise

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on ALIEN: ROMULUS

10:27 Thoughts on the Story of ALIEN: ROMULUS

20:14 RAIN's Journey Compared to Ripley in 1979's ALIEN

28:25 The Acting and Characters in ALIEN: ROMULUS

32:59 Rook and Ian Holm's Return

39:16 Easter Eggs and Alien Franchise References

48:40 Fede Álvarez's Direction, Benjamin Walfisch's Score

53:51 The Final Sequence with Xenomorph/Human Baby

1:00:18 Final Thoughts on ALIEN: ROMULUS

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The Acolyte is Cancelled, ANGRY BIRDS'S Eric Rogers Talks Horror, Animation and Marvel Aug 20, 2024

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The Geek Buddies bring you a new episode of their HAPPY HOUR LIVE show and welcome friend and Animation Creator/Writer/Showrunner Eric Rogers, the creator of ANGRY BIRDS: MYSTERY ISLAND on Prime Video! They talk his journeys in Animation from Skylanders Academy to Futurama to Teen Titans GO! and more. Plus, they give their quick thoughts on The Acolyte being cancelled and what it means for Star Wars.

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BEAU DeMAYO vs MARVEL Over X-Men 97 Actions Goes NUCLEAR! Aug 16, 2024

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The BEAU DEMAYO vs MARVEL and DISNEY story went nuclear this week with Beau accusing Disney and Marvel of homphobia, Marvel responding and then Beau and his lawyer firing back. Plus, reports came out from Jeff Sneider and other outlets detailing the allegations of physical, sexual and emotional assault committed by Beau. Woof! That is A LOT for The Geek Buddies to tackle. They discuss that story, the new KRAVEN and RUNGS OF POWER S2 Trailers, James Gunn not needing reshoots for Superman and James Cameron possibly returning to the TERMINATOR franchise and more!

The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung break down all that happened at D23 and offer up their opinions on all the Marvel, Star Wars, Disney and Pixar Animation, New Lands and Parks Announcements, Trailers, Footage and more!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:00 KRAVEN, RINGS OF POWER S2 and TULSA KING S2 Trailers Discussion

23:43 James Cameron Hints at a Terminator Franchise Return

35:15 New Evidence That Darren Aronofsky is Directing a Plastic Man Movie

41:26 James Gunn Says Superman Doesn't Need Reshoots

48:35 Sony Using Up Spider-Man Villains to Stop MCU from Using Them

54:32 BEAU DEMAYO vs MARVEL/DISNEY Goes Nuclear

1:05:20 Jeff Sneider and Deadline's BREAKING Updates on Beau Demayo vs Marvel

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BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER Series Spoiler Review Aug 12, 2024

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🦇 Welcome to The Geek Buddies! 🦇

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Gotham with our spoiler-filled review of "Batman: Caped Crusader" from Prime Video. Join John Rocha and the crew as they dissect every thrilling moment, character arc, and plot twist of this highly anticipated series. From the dark alleys of Gotham to the intricate psyche of Bruce Wayne, we leave no stone unturned. Whether you're a die-hard Batman fan or new to the Caped Crusader's lore, this review is packed with insights and opinions that you won't want to miss!

#Batman #CapedCrusader #PrimeVideo #TheGeekBuddies #SpoilerReview #JohnRocha #Gotham #BruceWayne #DCComics #GeekCulture

Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on Batman: Caped Crusader

6:31 Batman: Caped Crusader - Thoughts on Storylines

17:23 Batman: Caped Crusader - Thoughts on the Voice Actors and Characters

29:32 Batman: Caped Crusader - Favorite Eps and Least Favorite Eps

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D23 Reactions and Breakdown - Marvel, Star Wars, Animation, New Lands and More! Aug 11, 2024

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DISNEY had another successful D23 presentation full of BIG announcements, trailers, news and surprises. The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung break down all that happened at D23 and offer up their opinions on all the Marvel, Star Wars, Disney and Pixar Animation, New Lands and Parks Announcements, Trailers, Footage and more!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

1:52 MARVEL Presentation at D23 - Daredevil, F4, Agatha All Along, Cap 4

21:18 Star Wars Announcements and Trailers - Skeleton Crew, Andor S2, Mando and Grogu

34:36 Disney and PIXAR Animation D23 Announcements

50:34 Live Action Disney - Avatar 3, Mufasa, Snow White, Lilo & Stitch

1:00:28 Quick TRON ARES Announcement Reaction

1:02:19 Disney Parks Lands Announcements and Previews

1:17:16 Streamlabs and SuperChat Questions

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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 2x08 REVIEW Aug 05, 2024

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🔥 Welcome back to The Geek Buddies! 🔥

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest installment of HBO's epic series, House of the Dragon S2 EPISODE 8 "The Queen That Ever Was". Join John Rocha, Michale Vogel and Shannon McClung as they break down all the jaw-dropping moments, shocking twists, and intricate character developments from Season 2, Episode 8. From the political machinations in King's Landing to the missing fiery dragon battles, we've got it all covered! 🐉👑

Spoiler Alert! This review is packed with spoilers, so make sure you've watched the episode before tuning in. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth reviews and discussions on your favorite shows and movies. Hit that notification bell so you never miss an update from The Geek Buddies! 🎬✨

#HouseOfTheDragon #GameOfThrones #TheGeekBuddies #HBO #SpoilerReview #JohnRocha #TVReview #Fantasy #Dragons #EpicFantasy

Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on House of the Dragon S2 Ep 8

5:45 Team Black - Jace and the Dragonriders, Corlys and Alyn

29:57 Team Green - Lannister, Aemond vs Alicent and Halaena's Visions

38:17 Daemon's Final Vision, Rhaenyra Confronts Daemon

50:39 Alicent and Rhaenyra Hash It Out, Alicent Surrenders King's Landing

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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 2x07 REVIEW Aug 02, 2024

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🔥 Welcome back to The Geek Buddies! 🔥

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest installment of "House of the Dragon" Season 2, Episode 7. Join John Rocha and Shannon McClung as they break down all the jaw-dropping moments, intense drama, and intricate character developments that have us all on the edge of our seats! 🐉

From shocking betrayals to epic battles, we cover it all. Don't miss our in-depth analysis and passionate discussions about the Targaryen legacy and the power struggles that define this incredible series. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of Westeros, this review is for you!

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#HouseOfTheDragon #GameOfThrones #TheGeekBuddies #Review #hbomaxseries

Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on House of the Dragon S2 Ep 7

5:45 Team Black - Rhaenyra, Mysaria, Jace, Ulf and Hugh as Dragonriders

29:57 Team Green - Aemond, Aegon, Larys's Moves, Alicent Washes It Away

39:27 Daemon and Oscar Tully Come Together at Harrenhal

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