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Kathleen Kennedy is Out, Can Dave Filoni Save STAR WARS? Jan 16, 2026

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon MClung talk the big news that Kathleen Kennedy has stepped down from Lucasfilm and what Dave Filoni should do to save Star Wars. They also talk Hans Zimmer scoring the new Harry Potter series, Cate Blanchett returning for HTTYD 2 live action and the trailers for THE BRIDE!. Lee Cronin's The Mummy, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:19 Cate Blanchett Reprising HTTYD 2 Role in Live Action

14:33 Sophie Turner's First Image as Lara Croft

22:24 Hans Zimmer Scoring the new Harry Potter Series for HBO

36:22 The Bride!, The Mummy and Monarch Legacy of Monsters S2 Trailers

54:55 Kathleen Kennedy is Out at Lucasfilm, Can Dave Filoni Save Star Wars?

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DOOMSDAY Won't Explain Doom's Tony Stark Face, Black Panther 3 Title Revealed Jan 12, 2026

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon MClung talk the big news from Marvel including Doomsday not explaining why Doom looks like Tony Stark, Sony open to sharing its Spider-Man characters, Black Panther 3 title revealed, Blade rumored to be cancelled. They also talk the latest from the Paramount vs Netflix WB war including a lawsuit from Paramount, and Disney casting its main trio for their live action version of 'Tangled'!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:48 Paramount Files Lawsuit Accusing WB and Netflx of Hiding Numbers

15:21 Disney Casts Its Live Action 'Tangled' Remake

25:40 Marvel News Update: Black Panther 3 Ttile, Doomsday, Spider-Man

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Dave Filoni Replacing Kathleen Kennedy, Sebastian Stan is Harvey Dent in Batman 2 Jan 07, 2026

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk the big news from Matt Belloni at Puck News that Dave Filoni and Linwyn Bremmer are set to take over Licasfilm and Star Wars after Kathleen Kennedy steps down with an announcement coming in two weeks. They also talk Sebastian Stan being in talks with DC about being in The Batman Part 2 and if he is playing Harvey Dent. Plus, they give their thoughts on the new Avengers Doomsday X-Men trailer and the Death of Robin Hood trailer starring Hugh Jackman.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

1:10 Sebastian Stan in Talks for The Batman II, Is He Harvey Dent?

17:46 Avengers Doomsday X-Men, The Death of Robin Hood Trailers Talk

33:28 Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan Replacing Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm

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Stranger Things Series Finale Review, Wonder Man Trailer Teases Simon's Powers Jan 03, 2026

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their Spoiler Review of the Series Finale of Stranger Things and comment if The Duffer Brothers stuck the landing. They also talk the new Wonder Man trailer teasing Simon Williams's powers and the chemistry between Yahya Abdul Mateen II and Ben Kingsley and they get into the Deadline report detailing Netflix wanting a 17 day theatrical window for WB movies in the future.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

5:05 Wonder Man Trailer Breakdown, Is Marvel Dumping Yet Another Show?

17:21 Netflix Reportedly Wants a 17 Day Theatrical WIndow for WB Movies

34:16 Stranger Things 5x8 Series Finale Spoiler Review

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Stranger Things S5 V2 Review, X Men Doomsday Trailer Excites MCU Fans Dec 30, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the latest news on Avengers: Doomsday including the Thor trailer, the Spider-Man Brand New Day details and the leaked X-Men Doomsday trailer exciting the MCU fans! Plus, they spoiler review the Stranger Things S5 Vol 2 episodes and what the box office success of Avatar: Fire and Ash means for James Cameron and the franchise.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

7:53 Avengers Doomsday X-Men Trailer Leaks, Spider-Man 4 Updates

33:29 Avatar: Fire and Ash Is a Box Office Success, What's Next ?

47:08 Stranger Things S5 Vol 2 Spoiler Review

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AVATAR 3 Review, Marvel Gets Desperate, Geeky Things to Watch at Christmas Dec 24, 2025

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On this special CHRISTMAS EVE episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk all the stories around Avengers Doomsday and the rumored new trailers and if the lukewarm response to the Steve Rogers trailer makes them desperate. They also talk their Avatar 3 spoiler review, compare the IMAX vs regular trailers for The Odyssey and give you their favorite geeky things to watch or read for Christmas!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

4:20 Avengers Doomsday Trailer Rumors, Is Marvel Getting Desperate?

18:06 The Odyssey IMAX vs Regular Trailers Talk

27:01 Avatar: Fire and Ash Spoiler Review

49:51 Our Favorite Geeky Things to Watch or Read at Christmas

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Avengers Doomsday Trailer Gets Mixed Reactions, Sadie Sink is Jean Grey Now? Dec 21, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES LIVE, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk the mixed reception to the Avengers: Doomsday trailer officially dropping in theaters, the leaked Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer which hints that Sadie Sink is playing Jean Grey, James Cameron saying he's going to do another Terminator movie, our Pluribus Ep 8 Review, a new Wolverine movie might be on the way, Sony Pictures buying the Peanuts franchise and the trailers for The Pitt S2, Young Sherlock Holmes and Digger.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

10:33 SUPERGIRL Test Screening Reactions "Good But Not Great"

20:45 Avengers: Doomsday Steve Rogers Trailer Gets Mixed Reactions

33:35 Sam Wilson's Cap vs Steve Rogers's Cap Will Be an Issue

39:42 Is There a New Solo Wolverine Film Coming from the MCU?

49:10 Spider-Man 4 Trailer Leaks, Is Sadie Sink Officially Jean Grey Now?

54:42 James Cameron Working on New Terminator Movie

1:02:50 The Pitt S2, Young Sherlock, Digger Trailers Talk

1:15:05 PLURIBUS Ep 8 Spoiler Review

1:29:12 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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James Gunn Denies Brainiac Casting, Welcome to Derry 1x8 Review Dec 16, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the trailers for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and Stranger Things S5 V2, James Gunn denying all the Brainiac Casting rumors, Avengers" Doomsday leaked trailer discussion, their tribute to Rob Reiner and their Spoiler Review for IT: Welcome to Derry Ep 8!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:38 Disclosure Day, Stranger Things S5 V2 Trailers Talk

14:20 Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Leaks - Thoughts and Did It Work?

24:00 James Gunn Denies All Brainiac Casting Rumors

29:21 IT: Welcome to Derry 1x8 Spoiler Review

52:00 Rob Reiner Tribute

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Brad Pitt in The Batman Part 2, Supergirl and Street Fighter Trailers Reactions Dec 12, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the trailers for Supergirl, Street Fighter, Lanterns and Avatar S2, the rumor that Brad Pitt is in The Batman Part 2, Disney's $1B deal with OpenAI, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson returning for Hunger Games sequel and more!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:20 Supergirl Trailer Breakdown and Discussion

16:51 Street Fighter, Lanterns, Avatar S2 Trailers Talk

34:08 Disney's Deal with OpenAI- Troubling or Necessary?

47:18 Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson Returning to Hunger Game

53:32 Brad Pitt in The Batman Part 2? Who Could He Play?

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Netflix Buys WB! What's Next for DC?, Who Will ScarJo Play in The Batman 2? Dec 06, 2025

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk the big news that Netflix is buying WB and what it means for DC and their other IP. Plus, they speculate who ScarJo is playing in The Batman Part 2, give their thoughts on Captain America's rumored team in Avengers: Doomsday, Vin Diesel writing and starring in Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots live action film, and Quentin Tarantino coming for Paul Dano!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Rundown

2:50 Scarlett Johansson in The Batman 2, Who Is She Playing?

19:05 Emma Stone Rejects Batman 2 and Fantastic 4...Why???

22:10 Vin Diesel to Write and Star in Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots Movie

27:28 Captain America's Team for Avengers: Doomsday Revealed

39:04 Quentin Tarantino Attacks Paul Dano

45:47 Netflix Buys WB, Hollywood Reacts, What Does It Mean for DC?

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