Tag: Westworld

Geekscape 517: Hot Newz 64’s Steve Sobel Touches Our Hearts!

by Jonathan

Steve Sobel may not be a household name to many Geekscapists… but I think he should be! In the late 90s, Steve was the host of Hot Newz 64, a VERY short-lived Nintendo 64 promotional video that has since made a name for itself on the internet for being cringeworthy. But where is Steve now… and how does he deal with the internet bringing back his first paying gig in Hollywood? Does he have regrets about hosting the video? How does he deal with internet trolls? Is he even a gamer? We talk about all of this, get nostalgic for the 90s, discuss Steve’s role in the next season of Westworld on HBO, how growing up in Miami in the 80s was exactly what you thought it would be and so much more! Enjoy!

Here’s Steve’s Hot Newz 64 video in all it’s glory!

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Geekscape 488: Did We Survive ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’?

by Jonathan

Straight from New York City (and from a New York City diner no less!) I sit with old friends Jim Pellegrinelli, Nicole Walker and Scott Klopfenstein and discuss ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’… which we all just survived (MAJOR SPOILERS)! Do we wish it had gone extinct? Were there parts that we liked? Are all the good stories being told on TV now? We discuss Westworld Season 2 and if we’re still hooked! And Scott proposes the dangers of binge viewing or how long form serialized content can lead to depression! Just like hanging out with friends yourself, enjoy this new Geekscape!

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Thank Arnold! HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Has Been Renewed For A Second Season!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: This is so exciting.

I don’t give myself much time to watch TV these days. Work, life, trying to start exercising, transiting, and more take up the bulk of my days.

That said, I’ve loved every second of HBO’s Westworld that I’ve been able to experience over the last couple of months. It’s beautiful, succinct, mysterious, and offers a world so interesting that I simply can’t get enough of it, and after not hearing and early renewal from HBO (as they often announced) I was a little worried that 10 episodes is all the Westworld we’d get.

Today, with a mysterious teaser on their official Facebook page, HBO revealed that Westworld has been renewed.

Fans of the show, however, will be waiting for quite some time once season one concludes next month. In an interview with EW, HBO’s programming president Casey Bloys noted that “My suspicion is sometime in 2018 because of how big the world is and what goes into shooting it. So I don’t have a date exactly – they’re going to have to map it out and write the scripts – but my guess is sometime in ‘18.”

2018 is better than never. What have you thought of Westworld thus far? Sound out below!

Here’s The Official Poster For HBO’s ‘Westworld’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Following the series’ full trailer from just a few days back, HBO today revealed a sharp official poster for its upcoming Westworld.

The series premieres on October 2nd and stars Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Rodrigo Santoro, Shannon Woodward, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Ben Barnes, Jimmi Simpson, Clifton Collins, Jr., Simon Quarterman and Angela Sarafyan.

Westworld is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin, exploring a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.

This thing looks freaking crazy. Take a look at the poster below, and be sure to let us know just how excited you are for this one.

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Take A Trip To ‘Westworld’ With This Brand New Trailer

by Shane O'Hare

The more we see about HBO’s upcoming series Westworld, the more I cannot wait for it to air. Check out the newest trailer below to see what I mean.

WESTWORLD is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin, exploring a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.

Based off the 1973 film of the same name, Westworld takes place in an amusement park of sorts. Attendees can come and indulge in all sorts of fantasies, set in the American Old West.

When the project was first announced, I took it upon myself to wrangle up a copy of the Michael Crichton original. I highly suggest the film to any Sci-Fi fan out there.

HBO’s Westworld airs October 2nd and stars Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Rodrigo Santoro, Shannon Woodward, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Ben Barnes, Jimmi Simpson, Clifton Collins, Jr., Simon Quarterman and Angela Sarafyan.

HBO Releases The First Trailer For Upcoming Sci-Fi Western ‘Westworld’

by Shane O'Hare

Wow. Just wow. From the moment the teaser trailer for HBO’s 2016 show Westworld started I was hooked. No hyperbole here folks, I’m fucking sold.

The show stars Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Rodrigo Santoro, Shannon Woodward, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Ben Barnes, Jimmi Simpson, Clifton Collins, Jr., Simon Quarterman and Angela Sarafyan.

Westworld is based off of the 1973 film of the same name, which just so happens to be Michael Crichtons first feature film.

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A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin.

Like I said up top there, I was instantly sold. The vibe I got right away really checked all my boxes and I cannot wait for this show to start.

Westworld airs on HBO sometime in 2016. BUT, you can get a first look at it TONIGHT just before the season two finale of True Detective.