MTV Debuts The Full Trailer For ‘Scream’s Second Season!

by Derek KraneveldtMay 3, 2016

Briefly: I still haven’t quite finished the first season of MTV’s Scream series, but I’m damned excited that we’re about to see a second season.

MTV has just debuted the official trailer for the upcoming episodes, which I’m definitely avoiding for spoiler purposes.

This season “picks up with Emma’s (Willa Fitzgerald) return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells around her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey (Bex Taylor-Klaus) is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth.

Brooke (Carlson Young) and Jake (Tom Maden) are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox (Bryan Batt). And, Noah (John Karna) is getting closer and closer to the truth about the season 1 murders. Lakewood’s murderous past, both recent and distant, are once again brought to focus – with this Killer’s psychotic mind-game intent on bringing Lakewood’s heroes down in a storm of betrayal and bloodshed.”

In any case, you can take a look at the trailer below, and be sure to let us know what you hope to see in Scream‘s second season!

‘Wayward Pines’ Second Season Gets A Creepy New Poster!

by Derek KraneveldtApril 25, 2016

Briefly: Yesterday evening, my fiancé and I decided to drive around the dilapidated grounds of Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam, BC.

Many of the buildings in the area look as though they are straight out of a horror film, and interestingly enough, most of the less deathly structures are now used as sets in Vancouver’s booming film and television industry.

After driving by both Wayward Pines Academy and Wayward Pines Hospital, last night we decided to give the series a shot, and five episodes later it’s pretty clear that we’ve instantly fallen in love with it.

Like what the hell is happening in this town!?

Today, Fox debuted a new poster for the upcoming second season, which teases the feral creatures that I’ve only just met (no spoilers please). Take a look at the poster below, and be sure to let us know if you’ll be watching when Wayward Pines returns on May 25th!

Starring Jason Patric (“Rush,” “Narc”), two-time Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” “In America”) and Emmy Award and Golden Globe nominee Hope Davis (“American Crime,” “The Newsroom”), the 10-episode, second season will pick up after the shocking events of Season One, with the residents of Wayward Pines battling against the iron-fisted rule of the First Generation. Dr. THEO YEDLIN (Patric) – a new resident of Wayward Pines – awakens from suspended animation and finds himself in the middle of this rebellion, as he tries to understand what Wayward Pines really is and help preserve the endangered human race.

Also joining the second season are cast members Tom Stevens (“Cedar Cove”), returning from Season One as JASON HIGGINS, a member of the First Generation and Pilcher’s young acolyte; Nimrat Kaur (“Homeland”) as REBECCA, who has her own secrets she keeps from Theo, her husband; Josh Helman (“Mad Max: Fury Road,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) as XANDER, a resident working to undermine Wayward Pines from within; and Kacey Rohl (“Hannibal”) as KERRY, one of Jason’s lieutenants in the civil war going on in Wayward Pines.

Additionally, several Season One cast members will appear in Season Two, including Terrence Howard (SHERIFF ARNOLD POPE), Carla Gugino (KATE HEWSON), Toby Jones (DR. JENKINS/DAVID PILCHER), Melissa Leo (NURSE PAM), Tim Griffin (ADAM HASSLER), Shannyn Sossamon (THERESA BURKE) and Charlie Tahan (BEN BURKE).

Geekscape Recaps: ‘Arrow’ – Eleven-Fifty-Nine

by jake108April 7, 2016

We’re back with another Arrow recap! With The Flash on hiatus, we were forced to leave it up to Arrow to deliver the goods, and they did not disappoint. Rather than waiting to find out who’s in the grave until the end of the season, we got a bitter send off to a character that, not only progressed the most this season, but was also the most pure of Team Arrow. Let’s get to it.

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

Damien Darhk

While we don’t exactly know what the ring was for, Darhk was able to persuade Merlyn and other baddies to essentially bring him a totem and break him out of Iron Heights. Since a full riot ensured at Iron Heights, we can only assume that more prisoners than just Darhk’s men had an opportunity to get out. And since Darhk was locked up with seemingly normal inmates, we can also assume that no Meta’s got out in the riot.

Merlyn’s service to Darhk was ultimately disappointing. By now, being the former Ra’s Al Ghul, you would think that Merlyn adores power above anything else. I don’t really understand why he didn’t take the totem for himself, unless he’s planing some kind of coup in the future. So, with Darhk’s rise to power, Team Arrow was dealt a major blow by losing one of their own. But more on that later.

We can expect Darhk to retake his position at HIVE. With his wife in office, we can also expect Star City is in some serious danger. Darhk has successfully infiltrated the city and now all that’s left between him and Star City’s ultimate destruction is one pissed off Oliver Queen.

Andy Diggle

Andy’s character arc over this last episode kept us thinking whether or not he would betray the team. This suspense was kept up until the very end. Oliver and Diggle once again got into it over Oliver’s accusations. Since Oliver rushed in by himself, against Laurel’s advice, Diggle was more inclined to stick by his brother’s side.

The betrayal will ultimately make the bond between Oliver and Diggle stronger, if they survive what’s coming. As far as Andy is concerned, we can expect to see his character resolution at the end of this season. Will he betray Darhk? Will he assume a higher position in HIVE? It’s hard to gauge exactly what Andy is getting out of this. Either he’s doing this for self-preservation, or a boatload of money. Either way, any potential relationship with his brother is pretty much shot.

Felicity

Honestly, this episode was much better without having to deal with any Felicity-Oliver relationship drama. It is my sincere hope that they put that drama on hold for the remainder of the season. It makes sense to do so, mainly because Team Arrow is going to be hellbent on capturing or ending Damien Darhk.

As we saw in the last flash-forward, Felicity was in the limo with Oliver, upset, and quite vengeful. It seems with Laruel’s death that the collective heart of Team Arrow will be filled with darkness for the remainder of the season. It will be a nice juxtaposition between the tone set earlier in the season, and the remainder.

Oliver

I wouldn’t be surprised if Oliver goes back to killing this season. Midway through the episode, he told Diggle that people don’t change, and that the darkness that made him who he was over the five years on Lian-Yu changed him forever. Diggle proclaimed that people “evolve” and move past it. But for Oliver, and what seems like the rest of Team Arrow, the events that happened last night will change all of them.

Yes, with her dying breaths, Laurel blessed the ‘Olicity’ relationship, but I really hope Oliver puts that on the back-burner until his business with Darhk is done.

Laurel Lance

At first, she picked up the mantle of Black Canary to honor her sister, to get closer to Oliver, and to protect the city in ways that would eventually make her father proud. She fought crime and super villains and based her self-worth off of it. Ultimately, the Laurel we saw develop this season changed her reasoning over why she fights for the city.

Like Oliver, Laurel fought to protect the city for herself. By doing this, she became Oliver’s equivalent. Sure, she didn’t have a horrible past, or any stay on Lian-Yu, but she did lose her sister a few times, overcame alcoholism and her pill addiction, and became one of the strongest pillars of Team Arrow. Without her, it’s hard to tell how the team will stand. We won’t have to wait long.

While I’m sure this isn’t the last that we’ll see Laurel in the Arrowverse, she will be missed as a regular on the show.

That’s all for this week! Check back for a Legends of Tomorrow recap!

‘Marvel’s Cloak And Dagger’ Green Lit By Freeform

by KarsonApril 7, 2016

More Marvel TV shows!

Freeform (previously ABC Family) is green lighting ‘Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger’ with a straight-to-series order.

The live-action romance will explore what happens when two people, in the process of falling in love, acquire complementing superpowers. Dagger, can emit light daggers and Cloak can engulf people in darkness. The show will skew towards a younger audience, so you probably won’t see a Maximum Carnage storyline introduced anytime soon.

The series has no writer attached but the search is underway. Marvel Studios and ABC Signature Studios are co-producing.

What do you think? It has certainly peaked my curiosity. Will this be on your must-watch list? Let us know in the comments below.

The Newest Teaser For ‘Outcast’ Is Extremely Unsettling

by Shane O'HareMarch 31, 2016

We’ve been talking about the on screen adaptation for Robert Kirkman’s comic Outcast, for a while now. We’ve seen plenty of stills, and even a NYCC teaser. But now we get to lay our eyes on the season one teaser. Check it out below!

OUTCAST is based on the Skybound/Image comic title by creator Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta, and produced for CINEMAX by FOX International Studios (FIS). OUTCAST follows Kyle Barnes (Patrick Fugit), a young man who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. Now, with the help of the Reverend Anderson (Philip Glenister), a preacher with personal demons of his own, Kyle embarks on a journey to find answers and regain the normal life he lost.

Outcast hits TV June 3rd!

Geekscape Recaps: ‘Arrow’ – Broken Hearts

by jake108March 26, 2016

Arrow is back this week with familiar faces and an old enemy. Overall, I liked this week’s episode, even the courtroom procedural aspect. So let’s get to it!

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

Damien Darhk

It was odd that he didn’t speak for the entire episode. Instead, he often peered at Oliver, lustfully, I might add. I mean, look at him!

Darhk seems to have had an alternate identity set up so that he could evade the court system and flee the country. However, what he wasn’t counting on was Captain Lance’s testimony. Still, being the Darhk he is, we saw him enact what looked like to be Plan C: Another mystical artifact that will presumably give him powers. We can’t say we didn’t see this coming, but the fact that he had the ring in his mouth for who knows how long may provide some insight as to why he didn’t really say anything.

Darhk seems like he is in control, even in a prison cell, so there’s really no telling what this ring can do. Still, I think he’s going to require a little bit more help than just putting a ring on. Who knows? Maybe he’ll be able to control guards with it or something.

Also, keep in mind that Darhk is in Iron Heights Prison, a prison with a wing that houses meta-humans that Team Flash captures.

Cupid

Arrowverse’s very own Harley Quinn made another appearance tonight and reminded us of the good ‘ol superior Suicide Squad days. Let’s all take a breath and reminisce.

Cupid presumably escaped Taskforce X, aka the Suicide Squad, around the time Amanda Waller died. Or maybe Waller lost track of her and kept it on the down low and was ultimately killed before letting anyone know. The Squad was off the books, so it could be that it’s just taken Cupid a pretty long time to make her way back to Star City to preach her “love is dead” message to its citizens.

Because she showed up, Olicity fans were treated to a fake wedding between Oliver and Felicity…Well, “fake” depending on who you ask. I’m glad Cupid didn’t go the way of Amanda Waller and Deadshot (RIP), so it’s nice knowing that she has the potential of coming back sooner or later. I honestly wouldn’t mind if she became a member of the Legends of Tomorrow next season.

Oliver and Felicity

Oliver made one last ditch effort to win Felicity over with his vows and was fooled into thinking he had an impact. We found out, along with him, that Felicity in fact did not fall for it and refuses to be in a relationship with Oliver. It would also seem as if she’s having second thoughts about being part of Team Arrow in general.

If she does indeed take a break, it would be fair to assume that break wouldn’t last for very long. As we all know, a death in the Arrow family is incoming, we just don’t know who yet.

Who’s in the Grave?!

Ah, back to our weekly segment of “Who’s in the Grave?!”. So let’s take a look at who’s likely this week.

Captain Lance testified in court against Damien Darhk. While it looks like Ghost activity has died down since Darhk’s capture, it doesn’t change the fact that HIVE is still being controlled by Malcolm Merelyn. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I don’t believe Darhk is going to be the one to take the life of whoever Team Arrow is mourning at the end of this season. Merelyn has an equal opportunity of being the one to murder someone in the Team Arrow family.

Darhk will probably make one last stand to try to regain power before being either killed or apprehended by Oliver and dumped on his Lian-Yu prison island. Then hopefully we can get a spin-off series where Deathstroke and Darhk live together on an island filled with mysterious artifacts and portals to hell.

Felicity still remains to be a likely candidate, regardless of us seeing her in the car with Oliver post grave scene. It’s not impossible to believe that Oliver would imagine Felicity sitting next to him and talking to him post-death. I mean, how many times has Shado come back to talk with Oliver?

Still, I think the key players here are Lance, Felicity, and yes, Donna. My money is still on Donna by the way.

That’s all for this week! Thanks for reading!

Here’s Your First Look At Archie In The CW’s ‘Riverdale’!

by Derek KraneveldtMarch 21, 2016

Briefly: For some reason, we (I) were (was) pretty damned excited back in January when we learned that The CW had officially ordered a pilot titled Riverdale, a series based on classic comic character Archie and his pals, which will take place in the present-day and offer “a surprising and subversive take” on the characters and situations.

Today, the official Archie twitter account gave us our first look at KJ Apa’s Archie in the anticipated season, via a photo taken during one of the Vancouver production’s lunch breaks.

You can take a look at the photo below, and be sure to let us know what you think of this new-age take on Archie in the comments below!

Hey @kj_apa, we're digging the hair color! 👀 #Riverdale https://t.co/3wUzkdZcxf pic.twitter.com/6Btvh4RRYh

— Archie Comics (@ArchieComics) March 20, 2016

Marvel’s “Luke Cage” Now Has A Premiere Date!

by Matt RodriguezMarch 11, 2016

We can look forward to more Marvel awesomeness from Netflix! In addition to Marvel’s second season of “Daredevil” which will be premiering on March 18, we can also look forward to “Luke Cage”, whose premiere date was just announced to be September 30! The news was revealed at the “Daredevil” red carpet event by Mike Colter–the actor who played the Luke Cage character on “Jessica Jones”, and he also added, “It’s going to be action-packed, from beginning to the very end.”

Luke Cage was a prominent character in the series “Jessica Jones”, featuring powers of super strength and unbreakable skin. Within Comic Book media, he’s appeared in several major Marvel story arcs, such as “Maximum Carnage” (Spider-Man arc), and “Civil War” (Marvel universe/Avengers arc). His roles and popularity within comic books has been relatively minor, but the Netflix shows have a great track record of shedding light on characters with smaller roles in the Marvel universe!

We’re looking forward to his Netflix debut, and can only imagine the action packed explosiveness it can provide! Are you as excited as we are, and do you have any favorite Luke Cage moments?

It Looks As Though CBS’ ‘Supergirl’ Will Be Renewed For A Second Season!

by Derek KraneveldtMarch 8, 2016

Briefly: Yes.

Sure, the show has had its ups and downs, and hasn’t been destroying ratings (though it has been doing pretty well), but according to CBS’ Les Moonves, we should be able to follow the adventures of Kara Zor-El for at least another year.

Deadline notes that Moonves stated at the Deutsche Bank Media Internet & Telecom Conference today that “We have about five new shows on this year,” he says. “Of those five, I believe all five of them will be renewed, and we own four of them.”

The five new series this year would have been Limitless, Code Black, Life in Pieces, Supergirl and Angel from Hell.

Are you excited? We’re excited. Melissa Benoist is the cutest.

‘Daredevil’s New ‘Suiting Up’ Teaser Features Daredevil, Elektra, Punisher In Costume!

by Derek KraneveldtMarch 8, 2016

Briefly: We’ve seen glimpses of Punisher and Elektra in earlier trailers (which yes, we are still watching on repeat), but today’s teaser, entitled ‘Suiting Up’ gives us our best look at Punisher and Elektra’s costumes yet!

Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell’s Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on a new adversary in Frank Castle and face an old flame – Elektra Natchios.

Bigger problems emerge when Frank Castle, a man looking for vengeance, is reborn as The Punisher, a man who takes justice into his own hands in Matt’s neighborhood. Meanwhile, Matt must balance his duty to his community as a lawyer and his dangerous life as the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, facing a life-altering choice that forces him to truly understand what it means to be a hero.

Take a look at the teaser below, and let us know how many episodes you plan to watch on March 18th!

Nickelodeon Is Releasing A ‘Legends Of The Hidden Temple’ Live Action Movie!

by Shane O'HareMarch 1, 2016

File this under 100% pure nostalgia pleasing. Nickelodeon, the network that helped sculpt 90’s kids into the ironic hipsters that we are, is going back to it’s roots. They have green-lit a live action Legends of The Hidden Temple movie based off of the hit game show!

Production begins in March on the film. Unfortunately we aren’t going to be seeing the Purple Parrots failing to get across the water in the opening games. This is a high stakes action adventure movie based on the show. Three kids are after an ancient Mayan treasure as they embark on a journey into a…Mayan hidden temple.

The TV movie Legends of the Hidden Temple will follow three siblings who break away from a lackluster temple tour in a jungle, finding themselves immersed in a real-life mission comprised of obstacles that they must complete in order to escape alive. The TV movie will feature elements from the original game show including: Olmec, a talking head who knows the secrets behind the temple; The Steps of Knowledge, the entrance to the temple and launching pad for the mission; and cameos from a green monkey, red jaguar, and silver snakes, among others. Legends of the Hidden Temple is executive produced by Scott McAboy and Jessica Rhoades, and produced by Amy Sydorick. The TV movie is directed by Joe Menendez (From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series) and written by Jonny Umansky & Zach Hyatt, and Alex Reid.

This announcement is on the heels of a push for Nickelodeon to bring their 90’s programming to the 10’s.

I cannot wait to see this movie. Yeah it will be for a much younger audience, but Legends of The Hidden Temple was one of my favorite shows growing up. One thing I love about seeing properties from my youth redone, is getting all the different references to the original work.

No release date has been announced.

Geekscape Recaps: “Legends of Tomorrow” – Star City 2046

by jake108February 25, 2016

Note: Check out our recaps of The Flash, Arrow, and last week’s Legends of Tomorrow!

We all knew at some point, the Legends would have to go to the future at some point this season. Luckily for us, Star City was the setting for their first trip into the future. So, along with setting the stage for the next episode, the show introduced a new character fans have been clamoring for, along with an older Oliver Queen. So, without further ado, let’s get to it!

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

Grant Wilson

The promos released last week teased an appearance by Deathstroke, however, we didn’t expect that it would be Deathstroke’s son, Grant, behind the mask. In the comics, Grant Wilson has a complicated relationship with his father. While idolizing him in some instances, Grant was trained by Slade himself. However, Grant was often belittled and scolded for not living up to the Wilson name.

Eventually, Grant killed his father and thus lived up to the name. In this particular universe, it can be assumed that Grant was responsible for Slade’s outing. Slade is never really addressed beyond the likeness of Grant’s armor. However, we do know that some years prior to 2046, Slade returned with an army and took Star City by storm. Oliver tried raising an army himself, but he ended up failing the city.

Felicity got out of the city and Team Arrow was killed in the war for Star City. Fans of Arrow may find this “Uprising” familiar as it follows a similar event in the show’s second season. Looks like Slade is destined to try his hand again at taking Star City. That action can’t come soon enough.

Connor Hawke

Connor Hawke’s name has been swirling the internet ever since we all found out Oliver had a son. Of course, many of us thought it would be William who would grow up to take up the mantle of the Green Arrow. Instead, John Diggle Jr. grows up and takes up the mantle in protecting Star City. It’s important to note that Connor Hawke wasn’t trained by Oliver, or at least it didn’t seem like it. Diggle appears to have died when Connor was young. It can only be assumed that Lyla and Sara Diggle got out of the city or will also killed during the Uprising. I still find it quite frightening that neither A.R.G.U.S., The Flash, or any other militaristic force could have stopped Slade’s Uprising.

By the end of the episode, Connor and Oliver reconcile and agree to start up shop again. Connor will presumably be trained by Oliver going forward, but by the end of the episode, should everything work out, Star City 2046 will look a lot different with White Canary and The Atom present to stop Slade and his army. Did I mention how I hope this happens sometime soon in Arrow?

Heat Wave and Captain Cold

The relationship between Captain Cold and Heat Wave came to a boiling point by the end of this episode. Essentially, Snart reasserted his dominance over the “partnership” him and Mick have going on. This reassertion did go over so well with Mick as he was perfectly happy living a crime-ridden Star City 2046. While it was the perfect playground for Mick to thrive in, Snart once again displayed he has a heart, albeit a cold one.

To be fair, Snart tried to reason with Mick by playing the notoriety card, should they defeat Savage. Snart also commented on the fact that he has had to lie to Mick a few times before and during past jobs that they’ve done together. Mick took this as an act of betrayal and the two are not on great terms now. It would seem Mick is just one step away from turning on Snart, which would be bad for everyone. I could only imagine how hard it would be to eliminate Mick as a problem, short of killing him of course.

That’s all for this week! As always, thanks for reading!

The Latest Trailer For ‘Daredevil’s Second Season Shows Off Elektra, The Hand!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 25, 2016

Briefly: Wow. Wow. Wow.

10 days ago we saw an amazing first trailer for Daredevil‘s upcoming second season. The last few seconds of that video noted that today, February 25th, we’d be teased yet again with another trailer for the beyond anticipated episodes.

The new trailer has just debuted online, and it re-introduces us to a few familiar faces (and the Yazuka), and also digs into Matt and Elektra’s troubled past.

It’s essentially made up of entirely new footage, and as hard as I thought it would be to top the trailer that we saw earlier this month, I think that this one has done it.

Take a look at the (kinda spoilery) trailer below, and be sure to let us know how many episodes of Daredevil you plan to watch on March 18th!

This season, Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell’s Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on a new adversary in Frank Castle and face an old flame – Elektra Natchios.

‘Riverdale’ Casts Its Archie, Josie, Fred Andrews!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 24, 2016

Last week, we learned that Cole Sprouse (The Sweet Life of Zack and Cody) would portray Jughead Jones, and that Lili Reinhart (Surviving Jack) will play Betty Cooper, and today the CW has revealed three new cast members, including Archie himself.

Beverly Hills 90210‘s Luke Perry has been cast as Fred Andrews (Archie’s dad… duh), who is noted as “”easygoing” and the owner of a construction firm who is hoping his son, who worked for him all summer, will someday take over the family business.”

Next up, Ashleigh Murray has been cast as Josie McCoy, “a gorgeous, snooty and ambitious girl who is the lead singer for popular band Josie and the Pussycats. She has zero interest in recording any songs written by fellow teen Archie.”

Last, but not least, KJ Apa is our Archie, “an intense, conflicted teen, a boyish high school sophomore who got pumped up over the summer working construction and is now juggling the interest of several girls, as well as trying to balance his passion for writing and performing music — against the wishes of his father and his football coach.”

Excited? Yeah, me too.

The CW notes that “The one-hour drama will be written by Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and produced by Warner Brothers Studios and Berlanti Productions and has been described as a subversive take on the classic Archie mythos. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schecter, Jon Goldwater, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa serve as executive producers.”

The pilot will film in Vancouver this March, and again, as someone who never read Archie until the Mark Waid / Fiona Staples title launched last Fall, I have no idea why I’m so excited for it.

What do you hope to see in the series? Sound out below!

Latest ‘Daredevil’ Motion Artwork Shows Off A Menacing Punisher!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 22, 2016

Briefly: Following the in-motion looks at Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, Netflix has just debuted new motion artwork depicting a menacing Frank Castle (holding Daredevil’s mask to boot).

Take a look at the new teaser below, keep watching that recently-released full trailer on repeat, and be sure to let us know if you’re as excited as we are! Daredevil‘s second season hits Netflix on March 18th!

New ‘Daredevil’ Motion Artwork Shows Off Foggy & Karen!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 19, 2016

Briefly: Yeah, these two new teasers don’t really show us much of anything (and aren’t even real footage), but we’re so excited for Daredevil’s upcoming second season that we simply had to share.

We’re still watching the season’s recently-released full trailer on repeat, and now he have new looks at Foggy and Karen to add to the rotation.

Take a look at the new teasers below, and be sure to let us know if you’re as excited as we are!

History Announces Late-Night Comedy Block; Dan Harmon To Helm Flagship Show

by Shane O'HareFebruary 18, 2016

The History Channel announced today that they are launching a new late night comedy block, and Dan Harmon will be in charge of the flagship program!

Entitled Night Class, the block will feature “short format” shows all centered around Historical facts but with a comedic twist. The first three shows in the block all sound entertaining as hell.

Great Minds with Dan Harmon features the man himself purchasing a time machine, and subsequently getting visited by history’s greatest minds. He then brings them out into modern society to see how they react. The show will feature the talent of: Jack Black, Sarah Silverman, Jason Sudeikis, Dana Carvey, Aubrey Plaza, Kristen Schaal, Nick Kroll, Scott Adsit, Andy Dick, Ron Funches, Paul F. Tompkins, Thomas Middleditch and Robert Smigel. That’s a whole lot of talent!

Crossroads of History is created and written by Elizabeth Shapiro and promises to touch on mostly unknown moments in history that had gigantic affects. Such as President Lincoln’s alcoholic bodyguard skipping out on his duty when the President decided to catch a show at the Ford Theater. The show will feature the likes of Lou Diamond Phillips, Brian Baumgartner, Angela Kinsey, Keir O’DOnnell, Mack McBrayer, Wayne Knight, Liioyd Ahlquist and Paul Scheer.

How to Lose the Presidency will feature real moments and clips from presidential hopefuls that ultimately helped cement their failure at winning the Oval Office.

These shows fall on the heels of light hearted programming such as Craig Ferguson’s Join or Die, and a panel show hosted by comedians from a few years back. Seriously, I vividly remember watching a “I Love The 90’s” style show that was funny as hell, but cannot remember the name of it for the life of me. I dare you to find it among the list of History’s past programming.

Night Class premiers Thursday, February 25th at 11:30 PM PST.

Geekscape 399: Keeping A Positive Attitude With Michael Mando!

by JonathanFebruary 15, 2016

The Second Season of AMC’s ‘Better Call Saul’ premieres tonight and what better way to celebrate than with a visit from Michael Mando, who plays Nacho Varga on the show! We talk about workings with heavyweights like Vince Gilligan and Jonathan Banks and how this is “the best show on TV” (as I call it)! For videogame fans, Michael gives us the origin story to his super popular ‘Far Cry 3’ character Vaas Montenegro and how sometimes you’ve got to just stay positive for things to happen for you! We also preview the release of his upcoming short film ‘Wake Up’ and talk a little filmmaking! Enjoy!

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The Full Trailer For ‘Daredevil’s Second Season Is Here, And It’s Fantastic!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 15, 2016

Briefly: Wow.

Finally, Netflix has released the full trailer for Daredevil‘s second season (after giving us the release date last month, and teasing us late last year).

This trailer gives us a fantastic look at Jon Bernthal’s (which looks as though it could be a Shane-eclipsing performance for Bernthal, and I cannot freaking wait to binge watch this one (and for Jonathan and Ian Kerner to break the season down).

Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know how many episodes you’ll be watching on March 18th!

https://youtu.be/m5_A0Wx0jU4

Geekscape Recaps: ‘The Flash’ – Welcome to Earth-2

by jake108February 9, 2016

Note: Check out last week’s recaps of The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow!

Wow. I’m pretty sure I’ve said it before, but I’ll have to revise any past statement made regarding the best episode of this series because tonight’s episode is definitely the best this show has ever seen. There is so much here to unpack, and we’ll get though all of it together. I promise. Hold me…

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

We all knew Earth-2 would be arriving this week, but what we didn’t know is that we would have an introduction to the infinite earths. I joke about it a lot, and up until now, we’ve only had two earths confirmed. After tonight, it’s safe to say DC’s Infinite Earth’s has shown up in a big way. First, let’s take a look at what Garrick described as “Everything.”

Green Arrow

There’s a chance we’ll never see this version of the Green Arrow, but I doubt that. With the way DCTV is going, I’m sure we’ll see this Green Arrow someway or somehow. However, there are some important things to recognize here. First, that doesn’t look a whole like Oliver. I’ve previously written about Oliver’s son, Connor Hawke, taking up the mantle of the Green Arrow. Here, that looks to be the case.

The metallic looking arm also looks a tad bit interesting. For all we know, this could be Oliver Queen, just at a future date.

Earth _ Flash

Back in the 90’s, DC had another Flash tv show that had good run. I’ve also previously written about this show before and it tying into The Flash we know today. Up until now, the only thing linking the two shows was the Trickster.

What’s key here is the fact that in the 90’s television show, The Flash was played by the same actor playing Barry’s dad now in The Flash. Could we see his dad suit up one more time from another Earth to take on Zoom? We can dream.

Supergirl

It was recently announced that The Flash and Supergirl would have a crossover next month, leaving many to speculate just how they would connect the two shows. Well, it looks like we have our answer.

Supergirl is indeed taking place on another Earth, but is still connected to the Infinite Earths in the DC Universe. That just makes the crossover that much more exciting.

Grodd

Grodd is currently being groomed to become an extremely formidable foe in the future. Here, it looks like Grodd has come into his own, and has embraced his position in Gorilla City.

Jonah Hex

Legends of Tomorrow will be heading to the wild west at some point this season. Hex’s ‘Wanted’ poster hangs in Rip Hunter’s ship as well. Before we see any of that though, it appears we’ve been treated to a glimpse at what’s to come.

The Legion of Super Heroes

This was perhaps the biggest reveal this episode. Previous to this, there has been no mention of the Legion of Super Heroes. For those unfamiliar with them, the Legion of Super Heroes is comprised of young adults aiming to fight injustice and criminal activity on a galactic scale. Each member is given a ring that allows the wearer to fly, fly though an atmosphere, and fly in outer-space.

Currently, the only non-member that uses the ring is, of course, Booster Gold. In the comics, Rip Hunter’s father is also Booster Gold. There has been no announcement of an appearance to be made by Gold, but may be one is incoming. After all, the Legends of Tomorrow can very well visit the 30th century, which is where the Legion of Super Heroes reside.

Infinite Earths

Lastly, I wanted to point out the bubbles seen while Barry, Cisco, and Harry are traveling to Earth 2. First off, those aren’t bubbles; They’re all individual Earths.

You should also notice that each Earth is connected, meaning that everything and everyone in this universe is also connected.

Earth 2

When the gang shows up to Earth 2, they immediately notice the differences between the two Earths. Everything from people’s clothes, the cars they drive, the architecture, and even professions belonging to Earth 1 dopplegangers are wildly different. For example, Floyd Lawton, who previously died on Arrow as Deadshot, made an appearance in Earth 2 as Detective Iris West’s partner. We found this out while the criminal David Singh, who is the police captain in Earth 1, was being processed at CCPD. Another significant change was Joe West’s profession as a Jazz musician, something that suits him a little too well.

However, if there’s one thing I’m really excited about, it’s Mayor Snart. I know I have no place to ask more of this show, but I would be eternally grateful if we could see Mayor Leonard Snart standing toe-to-toe with Zoom.

Barry and Iris eventually go to their Earth 2 home, where Barry gets a good look at where his doppleganger resides. In an emotional twist, Iris informs Barry that his mother called. Barry heads to the phone and we also get a look at some of most dialed numbers in the Allen residence.

While those are indeed Leaguers, it’s impossible to say for certain that each of them live up to their alter-egos. And while we’re on that subject, did anyone notice that the Not-Justice-League mural was missing from the Earth 2 Central City Police Station?

Through Barry’s conversation with his mother, we also learned that civilian travel to Atlantis is indeed a thing. We’ve known about Atlantis for a while now because Jay Garrick already dropped that bomb a few episodes back, referencing that he has a bestie from Atlantis.

Deathstorm and Killer Frost

Ronnie Raymond returned, only not in a good way. Deathstorm, from Earth 2, aides Killer Frost in trying to find the “breacher” in Earth 2. After a couple of bouts with Barry, we quickly learn that Deathstorm is just as powerful as his Firestorm counterpart. What’s even more troubling is that we also learned the whereabouts of Martin Stein. According to Deathstorm, he hasn’t heard Stein’s voice in quite some time. This could mean that either Ronnie has learned to suppress Stein’s control entirely, or Stein died while trapped in Ronnie’s body. Either way, Earth 2 Ronnie wasn’t a nice guy.

Killer Frost was the only villain not to be killed by Zoom in Earth 2. While she did play a good villain, Frost is extremely afraid of Zoom. She eventually escaped after Zoom left with Barry. Since Zoom was quick to kill Deathstorm, it’s entirely possible Iris and Harry convince Frost to tell them the whereabouts of Zoom and his prisoners.

Reverb and Vibe

Cisco met his doppleganger in Earth 2, and had some surprising results. Aside from Reverb being able to harness more power, Cisco was able to see what he could become.

During the meeting, Reverb displayed some powers I’m sure Cisco wouldn’t mind using. Unfortunately, Reverb tried to take control from Zoom and paid the price in doing so.

Earth 2 Prison

The episode ends with Barry being trapped in Zoom’s prison. Barry wakes up to the sound of tapping on glass. This is coming from the adjacent cell next to Barry. It’s clear that whoever that is, their tapping is in morse code.

If you’re wondering what this mysterious figure is saying, I’ll save you the trouble. The tapping translates to “Zoom is – ” The messenger is of course cut of by the arrival of Zoom. However, next week, this prisoner will will have a key role in revealing more about who or what Zoom is. It’s also entirely possible that this prisoner is a speedster himself. It would make sense that any other speedsters Zoom catches would be imprisoned here for a time while Zoom drains them of the speedforce. The mask is also very peculiar. We’re just going to have to wait and see, but if I had to guess, it’s someone we know under that mask.

Earth 1

Back on Earth 1, Adam Fells, a meta-human that has the ability to cause earthquakes, demands to fight The Flash. With Barry gone, Garrick must fill the void and become The Flash on Earth 1. The only problem is, Garrick doesn’t have his speed. Garrick finally levels with Caitlin and basically confesses that he became a velocity 6 addict on his Earth. Now, this is interesting because Garrick has maintained the story that Zoom stole his speed where in fact it was velocity 6 the whole time. On top of that, the effects of velocity 6 have been slowly killing Garrick as well. This change in story is a little suspicious, considering the possibility Garrick can be Zoom.

Regardless, Garrick decides to hit the velocity serum again and fights Geomancer. The speedforce effects wear off, leaving Garrick vulnerable. Joe ends up saving him and Geomancer runs off to fight another day.

That’s all for this week! Did I miss something? Don’t be afraid to comment below! As always, thanks for reading!

USA’s ‘Colony’ Has Been Renewed For A Second Season!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 4, 2016

Briefly: While I haven’t yet had an opportunity to start the series myself, I’ve been hearing nothing but good things about USA’s recently launched, ~~Sawyer~~ Josh Holloway-starring sci-fi series Colony.

After following the trailers up to its launch, and the incredible promotion at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, I’m excited to (eventually) check the series out, and even more excited that it won’t be a one-season affair.

Yep, USA has just announced that Colony has been renewed for a second season.

Only three episodes of the series have aired thus far, and that’s apparently enough, as Chris McCumber, President of USA Network notes that “Carlton and Ryan have successfully delivered a story that tests the strengths and weaknesses of a society in duress, and the bonds of a family divided. Colony’s performance across all platforms has been impressive, and we can’t wait to see where the story takes us.”

Have you been watching the series so far? What have you thought of the first three episodes? What do you want to see next? Be sure to sound out in the comments below!

https://youtu.be/VQh0d469N64

The CW Officially Orders Archie-Based ‘Riverdale’ Pilot!

by KarsonJanuary 31, 2016

Amongst the six new pilots the CW has ordered, one is for the previously-announced Archie-based Riverdale show. According to the pitch, Riverdale will take place in the present-day and offer “a surprising and subversive take” on Archie’s cast of characters.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa will write and be the executive producer on the premiere. He previously teased the show as “Archie meets Twin Peaks.” John Goldwater of Archie Comics and Sarah Schechter and Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) are also EPs.

Hopefully, the show can deliver the same quality of story that Mark Waid and Fiona Staples are in the ongoing Archie comic book series. I don’t if I’ll watch the show but there’s no arguing that it’s a great time to be an Archie fan!

Geekscape 395: Come Hell Or High Water With Angela Zhou

by JonathanJanuary 18, 2016

Angela Zhou is an actress most recently seen on AMC’s Western railroad series ‘Hell On Wheels’… but her role was shrouded in mystery when she was originally introduced as a male character! Or was she?!? We talk about the big reveal of her character Mei and about the preparation that went into playing a woman disguised as a man! Also, we say goodbye to the legendary Alan Rickman and discuss the Oscar Nominations (and controversy surrounding them). Plus, there’s more Jessica Jones and Punisher coming to Netflix and DC Animated has set the Justice League against the Teen Titans!

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Dan Haggerty Of ‘Grizzly Adams’ Fame Passes Away At 74

by Shane O'HareJanuary 15, 2016

This year is not starting off that well.

This morning the actor most known for his seminal role as Grizzly Adams, Dan Haggerty, has passed away this morning after a short battle with an aggressive form of cancer in his spine.

His manager, Terry Bomar, is quoted as saying:

He had cancer and had been fighting… and he had a great Thanksgiving and a great Christmas, and he died with his kids around him and people who love him. He had fought a long hard battle with cancer of the spine that was discovered in August of this year. He would light up any room he entered. He loved life, loved his family, loved his friends and fans. The last words I heard him say were ‘I love you’.

Haggerty is most known for his role as Grizzly Adams in the 1977 television series, and subsequent movies, of the same name. Most recently though he had picked up more roles, with two projects currently in post production.

Haggerty is survived by his children.

‘Daredevil’s Season Two Premiere Date Revealed In New Teaser & Poster!

by Derek KraneveldtJanuary 7, 2016

Briefly: Earlier this week, a heavy rumour led a plethora of outlets (including us) to report that the second season of the Marvel/Netflix masterpiece, Daredevil, would debut on March 25th (the very same day that Warner Bros. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theatres).

Netflix has just debuted a new teaser for the anticipated season, which doesn’t offer any new footage, but does give us a gorgeous recap of some of the events in the series’ celebrated first season before revealing season two’s official worldwide release date at its conclusion.

If this teaser exists simply to make us want to re-watch Daredevil before its just-announced March 18th premiere, it’s damned successful at it, as I’m now desperate for my Daredevil fix.

In any case, take a look at the new teaser and neat poster below, and let us know just how excited you are for more Daredevil!

Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell’s Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on a new adversary in Frank Castle and face an old flame – Elektra Natchios.

Bigger problems emerge when Frank Castle, a man looking for vengeance, is reborn as The Punisher, a man who takes justice into his own hands in Matt’s neighborhood. Meanwhile, Matt must balance his duty to his community as a lawyer and his dangerous life as the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, facing a life-altering choice that forces him to truly understand what it means to be a hero.

Rumor: ‘Daredevil’s Second Season To Debut On The Same Day As ‘Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice’?

by Derek KraneveldtJanuary 4, 2016

Briefly: Following the gorgeous set of stills released last week, which gave us our first clear looks at Elektra and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, an intriguing rumour for Daredevil‘s upcoming second season has just hit the web.

Comicbook.com has reported that Netflix will launch Daredevil‘s second season just a few months from now on March 25th.

That date sounds familiar, doesn’t it? That’s because it’s the very same day that Warner Bros. will debut its sure-to-be-a-blockbuster Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice in theatres.

Nothing has been confirmed at this point, but debuting Daredevil on Batman v. Superman‘s release day could surely be a thorn in Warner Bros. box office side. Dawn of Justice was designed from the start to launch DC’s joined cinematic universe, and I’m sure that Marvel would love to have as much of an affect on its opening weekend as possible.

It’s not the first time that Marvel has done this, so it certainly wouldn’t be unprecedented, as Captain America: Civil War‘s May 6th launch was also the origial release date for Batman v. Superman, before Warner Bros. pulled the film to March 25th.

In any case, if the rumour turns out to be true? Which will you be watching first? Sound out below!

https://youtu.be/d0YsuXjQaAo

Geekscape’s Favorite Things Of 2015: TV, Comics, Geek Moments, and More!

by GeekscapeStaffDecember 31, 2015

Can you believe that 2015 is coming to a close? Tomorrow, we’ll abolish that dreaded five for ten more years, and a cool, clean, sexy six will take its place.

2015 has been an incredible year for all forms of media, so as always, we rounded up our ever-growing pool of writers to share their favorite things of 2015. Yesterday, we published the list of our favourite movies of 2015 (along with our favourite video games from the day before) and next up, everything else that we loved this year.

Yep. Most of us love video games and movies, but we’re all pretty different people (obviously). Some of us love TV, some comics, some toys, and of course we all have our favourite geek moments of the past year!

So read on, and find out our favourite TV series, comics, geek moments and more, and be sure to let us know yours in the comment section below!

Gabriel von Grünbaum

Television

Doctor Who

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; this is a culminating touchstone of human beings’ ability to craft stories. What began with tales shared over a campfire in the mouth of a cave millennia ago is the direct ancestor of the storytelling framework constructed to deliver each episode of Doctor Who. Is every single episode a mind blowing extravaganza? No, some episodes—and even whole seasons—may be a little off. However, I think those qualitative reactions are actually quite personal and often relative: I’ve had discussions with groups of “Whovians” where everyone seems to be in agreement about an episode missing the mark, only to discover that it was so pitch-perfect for one viewer that it brought their confusing childhood into better perspective. That is storytelling at its finest: an entertaining conduit for us to better understand the world around us. Let alone that the same storytelling construct Doctor Who has refined over the decades also allows for any story type to be told through it—horror, comedy, action, adventure, romance, tragedy, drama. . . and, of course, sci-fi and fantasy—you’ll recognize them all and they’ll all be freshly defined. Every story worth telling can be, will be and is told with Doctor Who.

Game of Thrones

Where I think I’d classify Doctor Who as a passion; I believe Game of Thrones would be my obsession. It’s made fantasy accessible to the masses while still honoring the loyal hardcore geek fanbase at the same time—a feat not often pulled off successfully. The secret of this success lies in exceptionally effective character construction—it is so effective that I find myself caring about background bar wenches and stable boys! I’m so entirely invested in the fate of every single character that my devotion to the show crosses over into that obsession territory. Credit goes to George R. R. Martin and his books but equally extends to the showrunners, writers, actors, directors. . . heck, I’m positive that even the craft services are elevating this finely tuned clockwork into real magic. I just wish, like Doctor Who, that there were more episodes each season.

Supernatural

The brilliant minds behind Supernatural have successfully built a dynamic that feels comfortable for the returning viewer week to week and at the same time allows for amazing flexibility. Much like The X-Files, one episode may be extremely dramatic followed by one that is practically an hour-long comedy! In fact, I might describe it to a potential viewer as a healthy combo of The X-Files, Ghostbusters and Starsky & Hutch. A sort of on-the-road dude version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, if you will. Heck, one recent episode took place entirely from their black 1967 Chevy Impala’s point of view! That’s versatility!—and it extends from the wonderfully crafted framework of the show.

iZombie

Adorable fun right out of the gate since starting last season—which is an odd thing to say about anything having to do with zombies (compare to The Walking Dead). Versatile Rose McIver is perfectly cast as Olivia “Liv” Moore (get it?!) who became a zombie after getting scratched by one at “the worst boat party ever” on Lake Washington and, after waking a little less than dead, left her budding career as a doctor to become a medical examiner’s assistant at the Seattle PD morgue—which supplies her all the fresh brains her new zombie metabolism craves. As a viewer, you eagerly follow her through the unfolding plots. Zombies themselves are a conceptually diverse tool in storytelling, allowing for grim commentary on various aspects of modern life. The fresh take that iZombie uses is in identifying with the zombie main character, relating to the isolation and the desire to connect with others—to fit in when you feel like an outsider.

Ash vs. Evil Dead

A genuine horror screwball action comedy. It’s what might result if Monty Python teamed up with National Lampoon to produce a Stephen King story. It doesn’t pull punches with the horror or the comedy. You’re knocked out of your seat with frights and laughs. It’s “you had to be there” entertainment. It’s the ol’ Evil Dead made fresh and new by the very same hands that made it in the first place—including the one and only Ash, his boomstick and his chainsaw hand!

— It’s been a very busy year and regretfully (and enjoyably!) I’m still catching up on The Walking Dead, Daredevil and Jessica Jones before diving into The Man in the High Castle. So far I’m very impressed with each of them and they absolutely deserve a mention here; as does Orphan Black, if for no other reason than clone “sestra,” Helena, taking care of business in “Insolvent Phantom of Tomorrow”—freakin’ priceless!

https://youtu.be/unnLg1TPCYM

Comics:

Saga

I’m still catching up AND I’m reading as the trades come out—so I know I’m WAY behind some folks out there—but I am loving every minute of it so far! I’ve been a Brian K. Vaughan fan since first picking up Y: The Last Man and Saga is soothing my synapses with more succulent story-craft.

Black Science

I’ll be honest, I’m not sure I’m ever 100% sure I know everything that’s going on with story but it’s not keeping from being fully engrossed and thrilled with every beautiful page. A series of fascinating events and encounters continue to string together after reckless science flings the characters through parallel dimensions. The art is gorgeous; every page deserves to be framed and hung in a gallery. A feast for the eyes and adventure for the soul.

Rocket Girl

Hahaha! She’s a teenage cop from the future, sent back into the ’80s to save time! What more could you possibly need to know before you start delighting yourself with this well crafted romp?—oh, right—she’s got a rocket pack strapped to her back. Get on this!

Red One

Just getting started on this one and already having a great time. The story of a Soviet secret agent sent to infiltrate the evil USA as superhero—her day job to blend in?—adult film actress.

— I recommend you give all of them a little eyeball time. (Seeing Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá together at the Comic Con Experience in São Paulo Brazil this year has me crossing my fingers that Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion might finally be in the works and that rumors of an Umbrella Academy show might actually be developing into reality.)

Natalie Kipper

Joining the Geekscape Crew – Okay, I am going to go all mushy for a second but bare with me. These Geekscape guys are seriously awesome. Every writer has so much heart and genuinely cares about the site and its readers. I haven’t been here very long but I have enjoyed every minute of my time here and I look forward to a long career writing for this site. I can’t really say much more or I going to start crying and trust me, nobody wants that.

ShellieMay the Disney Bear (Disney Parks) – I love Disney. I love plushes. Combine the two and I love it all the more. ShellieMay the Disney Bear, best friend to Duffy who first came to the States in 2010, finally made the trip here this year. Full disclosure: I already had a ShellieMay plush that I had imported from Japan some years prior but her wardrobe had been greatly lacking. Truthfully, she’s been straight-up naked. That issue is now solved however and my closet runneth over with adorable outfits for her. I really am happy that Disney Merchandising brought her over and that she is selling so well. Because not only does that mean Duffy will continue to get merchandise (which I was concerned about for a while), but maybe if I wish hard enough, Gelatoni (the two bears’ cat friend) will make his way West. Now, I don’t see that happening any time soon and for now, I am enjoying all the support the Disney Bears are getting. That is enough for now.

Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary Celebration – Disneyland is my home away from home. I have been visiting the Park since my second birthday. It truly is a magical place that seems separate from the rest of the world, where stresses and worries can be left outside the entry gates. And one of the things Disney does best is celebrations, so I anticipated the Disneyland Resort’s 60th Birthday to be something phenomenal.

Now some people will say Disney fell short, but I am the one writing the article. I personally felt that Disney did an amazing job of winning the hearts of both long-time park guests as well as those who may be visiting for the first time. One of my favorite additions is the Paint the Night parade. Disneyland hasn’t had a nighttime parade since 1997. Paint the Night not only paid homage to the original nighttime parade, Disney’s Electrical Parade (when “Baroque Hoedown” started playing at one point, I cried out in joy) but also added in plenty of new elements. The Glow with Show paint brushes and Mickey Ears are finally justifiable purchases. I had so much fun changing the colors of cast members’ and other guests’ items while waiting for the parade as well as during. The parade dancers could change your colors too. It was crazy!

Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo – I am not the biggest amiibo addict on the block. I am relatively picky about which ones I buy, actually. But, being a lover of plushes, I had a soft spot for the Yarn Yoshi amiibo, especially the Mega Yarn Yoshi version (the bigger, the better!). As I mentioned in my list of Top Video Games of 2015, I was one of the collectors who waited out in the dark at 4am to be able to purchase this amiibo. I was fortunate enough to have met up with friends at the Toys R’ US location where I lined up and the time I waited didn’t feel so long in the end. Whenever I play with my Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo or even just look at it on the shelf, I think of that early morning and how much fun I had.

Karson Braaten

Television:

Undateable

This show is hilarious. On the surface, it looks like just another sitcom about a group of friends in a bar but after watching a couple of episodes, you soon find out it is so much more. The third season of the series starring Chris D’Elia consisted entirely of live episodes, and they embraced the format wholeheartedly. There are moments where the actors will slip up or improvise, but they always just keep rolling with the punches. It’s just a blast to see. I can’t say enough good things about this show.

Ash vs. Evil Dead

This show isn’t for everyone, but for the people it was made for; Ash vs. Evil Dead may be one of the best shows ever. The show falls into a lull near the middle of the season for an episode but the premiere and what is happening now more than make up for it. All the things you love about Evil Dead (lots of blood, brutal kills and one-liners) are all here. If the show sounds like something you’d like, you’re going to love it!

https://youtu.be/JxV4jKsxOs0

Books:

The Martian by Andy Weir

Not much needs to be said about this one; I don’t think I’ve heard of someone who hasn’t liked it. Pick it up, you won’t put it down until you’re done.

Armada by Ernest Cline

Cline’s follow-up to his wildly popular Ready Player One has received mixed reviews, but I thought it was great. It doesn’t quite have the same volume of pop culture references and 80’s nostalgia, but I had a blast with it. It probably helps that I listened to the audiobook read by Wil Wheaton, who’s voice is perfect for the part.

Daniel Campozano

5. Jessica Jones

The second Marvel show to be produced for Netflix things were taken to a new level of darkness. The series picks up with Jessica Jones working a case of a missing persons which she figures out things are what not it seems. Again the shining star of the series is portrayal the villian, Killgrave. David Tennant as Killgrave was just terrifyingly creepy and just plain ol’ fucked up. Reminiscent of his take during the Alias comic series that came out under the Marvel’s Max imprint in 2001. Just like Daredevil, the suporting cast was stellar. With the introduction of Luke Cage, I’m definitely looking forward to his series and the planned series of The Defenders.

4. Daredevil

The best superhero show not on television. Back in 2013 Disney/Marvel entered into a deal with Netflix to produce superhero shows starting with Daredevil. These shows are to be about dark street level heroes that would be more for the adults. Boy did they knocked it out of the park. The casting was spot on, embodying how I pictured the character come to life. The show really captured the dark gritiness of Hell’s Kitchen and the violence one encounter. Vincent D’Onofrio’s as the Kingpin was just stellar, perfectly balancing the calm demeanor with the ferociousness of a rabid grizzly bear. The show also had a great caliber of supporting casts that helped balance the scenes out from the serious to the not serious moments. Season 2 was announced to be out March 2016 staring The Punisher as the series bad guy.

3. The Leftovers

The show is centered around people who have to deal with tragedy after their loved ones vanish without a trace and with no explanation. Season 2 was so emotionally draining that I would just be left in a daze after each episode. One of the things this show does best is question whether whats happening is supernatural or practical. It’s maddening. Justin Theroux as Kevin Garvey really ramped it up this year in the final episodes of the season. I wouldn’t be surprised if he or the writers receive a Emmy nominations based on those final episodes. Unfortunately, it’s not getting the viewership numbers needed and HBO has renewed it for one final season to wrap things up.

2. Better Call Saul

When this show was announced to have been green lighted for a series, I wasn’t surprised. Bob Odenkirk simply dominated the screen as Mr. White’s sleazy attorney. Setting place as a prequel showing his up and comings. We get an insight into what shaped him into the type of attorney he is at the end of the Breaking Bad series.

1. The Flash

The best comic adaptation on television. I feel like this totally captures the essence of reading a comic book. The highlight of the show is Jesse Owens who just elevates the acting of everyone around him. The episodes where Joe encounters Grod, I really believed he was terrified. My favorite of the CW/DC Universe are the crossovers with Arrow. Its exactly what you would hope for. Grant Gustin and Steve Amell playoff each other perfectly. With the upcoming Legends series CW is ramping up to take over Superhero TV.

Derek Kraneveldt

iZombie

iZombie is my favourite currently-running television series. Bar none.

Somehow, the series eluded me until it began its acclaimed second season, and now I’m in forever. Seriously, I don’t know if I’ve ever binged anything as quickly as I sped-through the first season of this unforgettable series.

Rob Thomas and Dianne Ruggiero have crafted one of the best comic book adaptations that I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing (on film, television, or otherwise), and Rose McIver’s astonishing range (as well as the rest of the series’ perfectly-cast characters) always leaves me starving for more. Every single episode has been pure gold so far, and that’s a trend that I don’t see ending any time soon.

Liv’s a zombie, who works as a Medical Examiner (assistant, actually), who has visions after she eats brains, and she uses those visions to help solve crimes. You don’t get television any more original than this, and if you’re yet to give iZombie a chance, you’re freaking crazy.

https://youtu.be/dycMoHn27ao

Philips Hue

This one made my holiday wishlist, and I have to mention it again here, as Philips Hue is a game-changing project that is potentially one of the best purchases that I have ever made.

It’s crazy to think about how little lighting has changed in the last half century. Televisions gained remotes, and are now on their way to transcending them (Johnny Depp style), car keys became FOBs became proximity sensors, and now we’re on the cusp of not needing to drive at all.

Aside from some power-saving technologies (which are definitely very important), and some cool ahead-of-their time products that don’t really seem to be around any more (The Clapper), lighting doesn’t seem to have changed all that much.

But with Philips Hue, when I leave my house, my lights turn off. When I get home, they turn back on. ‘Hey Siri, It’s movie time’ will dim them for me. When I go to bed, I hit a button on my phone to turn the lights off instead of stumbling through the dark (or just say ‘Hey Siri, Goodnight). When it’s time for me to wake up, my lights simulate a gentle sunrise.

And those are just the very basics. There’s also the whole science aspect, where different colors of light have a different effect on your body, mind, and feelings.

These things are incredible, and while they’re expensive right now, I believe that with the upcoming flux of competitor’s products, as well as falling costs, we’re in for a bright future with smart-home lighting, regardless of the brand you choose.

Marvel / Netflix

We all new that we were in for a treat when Marvel and Netflix announced that they’d be developing four different series in partnership (with them all coming together for The Defenders after all was said and done), but I don’t think any one of us knew just what was in store for us.

Earlier this year, Daredevil took the binge-ready world by storm, and is arguably the best adapted Marvel property in television or film.

Then, just last month, they did it again with Jessica Jones. It couldn’t have come at a better time, either, as Age of Ultron was a fun, yet busy mess (have you tried watching it a second time?), and Jessica Jones made me forget all about it.

With a second season of Daredevil being on the fast-track, and Luke Cage and Iron Fist still incoming, if the rest of the Marvel / Netflix parnership is *half as good as Daredevil and Jessica Jones have been, well, I’ll be beyond happy.

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Geekscape Games

I can’t believe that Geekscape Games is already in its second year, and is already the #3 gaming podcast on the Geekscape Network (inside joke).

Editing and taking charge on news for Geekscape doesn’t leave me as much time as I’d like for things like reviews and opinion pieces (though I did manage to bang-out quite a few reviews this year), and being a part of this podcast has really helped me get my groove back.

Geekscape Games was initially attractive to me because for just a couple of hours a week, I had an outlet to discuss and talk gaming news and opinion with friends, and then be done with it and head back to my regular duties. Now, it’s one of the highlights of my week, and getting to chat with some of my best pals every seven days about everything that we’ve learned and played (or not played) is simply a blast.

I love hearing everyone’s responses to our weekly Mission Objective read aloud each week, and getting a group text from Jonathan after he listens to an episode letting us know just how dumb that thing that Shane said was.

It’s been a year, and it’s been wonderful, and I can’t wait to see what happens next for Geekscape Games and its crew!

That time that Jonathan came to Vancouver.

I was in the process of moving here, and got to spend a ton of time with one of my best buds as he began a new incredible chapter in his life. It was freaking awesome (though I’m sorry about the poutine).

Eric Francisco

Favorite TV:
If I have to remember 2015 in TV two come to mind: Supergirl and Into the Badlands. I could also mention Wayward Pines (renewed for season two!) but I think Supergirl and Into the Badlands will be the ones I mark 2015. Supergirl is the female-led superhero show we’ve all dreamed of. She’s not just smart and sexy (though she is), she’s also flawed. Her greatest weakness isn’t Kryptonite, it’s that she wants to help people but is just one person. Yes, Superman is there and he has to shoulder the weight of the world, but fuck that, this isn’t his story. It’s Supergirl’s, and I’m all in to see Kara become the hero she’s meant to be.

Meanwhile, Into the Badlands is fucking wild. The feudal politics in the show isn’t as deep as Game of Thrones but it’s rich in style and swagger, and Daniel Wu is going to seriously change the way TV sees heroic Asian leads.

Favorite Comics:
Monstress by Marjorie Liu. 2015 has been the year I picked up more comics than ever, but it’s Monstress by former X-Men scribe Marjorie Liu that I will tell everyone to pick up. Marvel’s Silk and Totally Awesome Hulk are great and of course Scott Snyder’s Batman will go down in history. But Liu is really on to something magical and majestic and even horrifying in her steampunk kaiju fantasy.

Favorite Geek Moments:
This year I had the chance to interview Power Rangers Dino Charge producer Chip Lynn. Just speaking to the man in that context was revealing, insightful, and after the interview he offered amazing advice I can’t live down. I also interview the Backstreet Boys and Joey Fatone of ‘NSYNC at Comic-Con. No reason other than just because that’s freaking awesome.

Not personally: Shenmue III. We’re getting Shenmue III, at long fucking last. We won.

Mary Campos

To be completely honest, my top 5 life moments of 2015 are not categorized at all. It’s just the top moments In my shiny 2015 percent life.

First of all, getting my OWN Pass into E3. Valid. I’ve wandered the “outer halls” and met many great people at the parties. But this year thanks to my good friend Adamah for the heads up on a contest, I won my own badge. It was all mine! E3! And I will tell you. It is not for the faint of heart. Middle of summer, post open bar, trying to dash through crowds of people, trying to get food, water… and let’s not forget trying to get through that line for the greatest bit of E3 Swag ever?

Yeah. It was worth all of it.

Lego Dimensions.

I just really love this game. I love how they had a grand character to vehicle scheme. Scooby Doo Driving the Batmobile? Huh?

Gimme!

Well, granted Lego isn’t the first “toys to life game” but in a way, by holding out, this game was exciting for me. I do like to mix my universes together, and I like the fact that I have to spend the effort to put my Lego characters together. It’s why Lego Dimensions won me over in our instant gratification life style.

Finally getting to see Marilyn Manson and the Smashing Pumpkins.

When I was a pup, I missed out on a bunch of shows. Never got to go to the original Lollapalooza, (Google it, it was a thing, it was the grandpappy to all those commercial U.S. wide shows you kids have now.)

But I paid a lot less for Manson + Corgan than I would have at 17. And I wanted Manson to be what he was when I was 14, but alas, he wasn’t. But, being an adult and sitting in the grass with on a blanket with cheese, salami, and space to breathe and belting out all the Manson & Smashing Pumpkins classics As loud as I wanted was so worth the price of admission.

Leaving the country for the first time. It’s been a long time since I’ve gone out of state, and I’ve never been out of the country. But I did it. I went to Mexico City, Mexico. We visited an ancient pyramid, learned how tequila is really made, rode on a boat through old canals and just got to explore a brand new place. It was awesome, and I can’t wait to go back.

Tori Amos coming back into the fold. This little red headed pianist got me into trouble as a teen. I’m so glad she re-released Little Earthquakes and Under the Pink, giving another generation the chance to see the beauty of the piano.

Adam Lemuz

Best Surprise of 2015: Shenmue 3

16 years ago, a Japanese game maker by the name of Yu Suzuki created a videogame unlike any other for the Sega Dreamcast. The game would be very story driven and also consist of an open 3D world that the player could freely roam. This game was Shenmue. While the game and it’s 2001 sequel both received critical acclaim by both press and players, the game ended up over budgeted and failed to sell enough units to classify it as a success.

Thus for the last 14 years Mr. Suzuki has been unable to finish the cult series and give it the ending it properly deserves. That was until this year. At Sony’s E3 this year Yu Suzuki himself took to the stage in order to announce a crowdfunding campaign for the long awaited sequel. The announcement excited so many people that within just 8 hours of announcement, the campaign had already been 100% funded by the fans. Sometimes dreams do come true.

That’s it for us, now how about you!? Share your favourite TV shows, comics, geek moments, and everything else in the comments below!

‘Daredevil’s Second Season Gets A New Batch Of Stills!

by Derek KraneveldtDecember 29, 2015

Briefly: Yep, we just had our first look at Jon Bernthal’s Punisher a few hours ago (well, after we saw the back of his head back at NYCC), and now Netflix has debuted a batch of new stills from Daredevil‘s heavily anticipated second season.

The images feature our beloved trio, another, even better look at Punisher, and even a shot of the mysterious Elektra.

As much as I love pretty much everything with Netflix’ name on it, the second season of Daredevil is by far my most anticipated. It’s been far, far too many years since we’ve seen a close-to-decent Punisher performance onscreen, and Jon Bernthal’s intensity should lend itself well to the role.

For now, take a look at the new stills below, and be sure to let us know what you hope to see in the season! Daredevil‘s second season will hit Netflix sometime in 2016!

Take Your First Look At Jon Bernthal’s Punisher In New ‘Daredevil’ Still!

by Derek KraneveldtDecember 29, 2015

Briefly: Sure, we saw a split second shot of the back of his head back in the first teaser for Daredevil‘s second season back in October, but following our first look at Doctor Strange yesterday, EW has just given us our first real look at Jon Bernthal’s Punisher.

EW notes that Daredevil‘s upcoming season will bring with it a ‘faster pace, more romance, and some morally complex storytelling that introduces the controversial gun-touting super-antihero The Punisher.’

The article also reveals that, unlike the slow-burn beginning of Daredevil‘s first season, ‘season 2 opens with an action scene and very quickly introduces Frank Castle a.k.a. The Punisher. Co-showrunner Doug Petrie notes that “The advantage of any sequel is you can dive right in. We hit the ground running and then we ran as fast as we f—ing could.”

We can’t freaking wait. Head over to EW for more revelations from the first-look article, and be sure to let us know if you’re excited for Daredevil‘s return!

Oh, we also got a shot of Karen and Matt playing pool all flirty like:

Source: EW

Here’s A Batch Of New Character Images For ‘Legends Of Tomorrow’!

by Derek KraneveldtDecember 16, 2015

Briefly: Following that exciting-as-hell first trailer late last month, and the stylish key art from a few weeks back, the CW has just unveiled a batch of character posters for next year’s Legends Of Tomorrow.

When heroes alone are not enough… the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat — one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known?

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow stars Victor Garber (The Flash, Alias); Brandon Routh (Arrow, Superman Returns); Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who); Caity Lotz (Arrow); Ciarra Renee (Pippin); Franz Drameh (Edge of Tomorrow); with Dominic Purcell (The Flash, Prison Break); and Wentworth Miller (The Flash, Prison Break).